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AI field dominated by many Indians in academia and industry: Washington State University professor Partha Pande
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AI field dominated by many Indians in academia and industry: Washington State University professor Partha Pande

Washington State University professor Partha Pande AI field is dominated by many Indians in academia and industry, says Washington State University professor Partha Pande.Partha Pande…

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Indian-origin man jailed in Singapore for violence and gambling
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Indian-origin man jailed in Singapore for violence and gambling

A 28-year-old Indian-origin man, Visnu Suriamurthi, was sentenced to six weeks in jail and fined SGD 2,000 in Singapore on Friday.Vishnu was sentenced after pleading…

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US visa and H-1B overhaul in 2025: What Indian applicants need to know
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US visa and H-1B overhaul in 2025: What Indian applicants need to know

Starting January 1, 2025, the US Embassy in India will implement significant changes to reduce visa appointment wait times, while the Department of Homeland Security…

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NRI among two dead as car crashes into tractor-trolley in Punjab
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NRI among two dead as car crashes into tractor-trolley in Punjab | India News

PHAGWARA: Two people, including an Australia-based NRI, died and one sustained serious injuries when the taxi they were travelling in collided with a sugarcane-loaded tractor-trolley…

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Indians become 2nd-largest group to gain US citizenship in FY 2024
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US Citizenship: Indians become 2nd-largest group to gain US citizenship in FY 2024 | Ahmedabad News

AHMEDABAD: Solidifying their presence in the US, Indians emerged as the second-largest group to gain US citizenship in FY 2024. According to the US Citizenship…

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US tweaks visa appointment rules to cut long wait times in India
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US tweaks visa appointment rules to cut long wait times in India

NEW DELHI: Nonimmigrant US visa applicants will from the New Year will be able to reschedule their interview appointment once without a fee. But those…

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H-1B modernisation rule: Flexibility in defining eligible occupations but stricter site-visit norms
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H-1B modernisation rule: Flexibility in defining eligible occupations but stricter site-visit norms

A last-minute measure by the Biden administration to modernize the H-1B program comes in to effect on January 17, 2025 – just a few days…

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Tory peer faces suspension for 'Lord Poppadom' jibe
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Tory peer faces suspension for ‘Lord Poppadom’ jibe

(L-R) Lord Popat, Baroness Catherine Meyer and Lord Dholakia. TOI correspondent from UK: A Tory member of the House of Lords is facing suspension for…

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12-year-old girl in UK booked for killing 80-year-old Indian-origin man
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12-year-old girl in UK booked for killing 80-year-old Indian-origin man

LONDON: A 12-year-old girl on Monday became the second person to be charged in connection with the killing of 80-year-old Bhim Sen Kohli, who died…

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11 Indians die from carbon monoxide poisoning in Georgia's mountain resort
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11 Indians die from carbon monoxide poisoning in Georgia’s mountain resort

Eleven Indian citizens were found deceased at a restaurant in Gudauri, a mountain resort in Georgia, as confirmed by the Indian mission. According to Georgia’s…

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