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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of "fomenting hate" and trying to turn groups against each other during an interview on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures.

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Diaspora Remittances Hit $135B, Boosting India's Economy

India secured the top spot in global remittances, hitting a record $135.46 billion. These inflows provide a massive economic boost by covering nearly half of India's trade deficit and outpacing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as a highly stable source of foreign exchange

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The diaspora in figures, this quarter.

Sourced from Census ACS, USCIS, Pew Research and our own newsroom data team.

5.4M

Indian Americans nationwide

+12% since 2020

$144K

Median household income

Highest of any group

1.1M

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EB-2 / EB-3 backlog

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Netanyahu Slams NYC Mayor Mamdani Over ICC Warrant Push

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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Safeguard OPT for International Students

US Lawmakers Urge Indian Americans to Enter Public Life

San Marcos Hindus Create Cultural Sanctuary

Uyghur Congress Blasts German Deportation of Member to China

ISW India Day 2026 to Honor India's 79th Independence Day

Indian-American Leaders Launch Azadi Ka Mahotsav at NY Consulate

Indian-Origin Startup Atlan Creates Trust Layer for Enterprise AI

Hakimo Secures $12M to Expand Physical AI Security Platform

Diaspora Remittances Hit $135B, Boosting India's Economy

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Dwarkesh Patel & Shama Hyder Earn Spots on TIME100 Creators List

Indian man loses life in Detroit after two-wheeler struck by vehicle; cerebral fat embolism reported

Indian-American Doctor Racially Harassed Over Wearing Bindi

CBI Arranges Removal of Two INTERPOL Red Notice Individuals from UAE and Saudi Arabia

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Indian-Americans Celebrate Diwali with Dinner

BAGA Run Scheduled for November 8th

Kali Puja Celebrated on November 7

Melody Brahma Music Concert Held

Durga Puja Celebrations Set for October 16-18

Announcements & press

Tamil Community Celebrates Pongal Vizha 2027

Miles of Smile Event Held on November 14

Diwali 2026 Celebrations Announced

Volunteer Appreciation Lunch Held for Community Members

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Celebrations Announced

The diaspora in figures, this quarter.

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Amish Shah Wins Arizona Democratic Primary Again, Eyes Historic November Race

India Students Among 1,500 Denied Canada Work Permits in Rule Change

Indian Students Second Among Record UK University Applicants

Indian-American Groups Host Farewell For Consul General Somnath Ghosh

Indian Students Face Sept 15 US Visa Deadline

Ohio Doctor Jailed for Bathroom Voyeurism

Netanyahu Slams NYC Mayor Mamdani Over ICC Warrant Push

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Featured stories

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Safeguard OPT for International Students

US Lawmakers Urge Indian Americans to Enter Public Life

San Marcos Hindus Create Cultural Sanctuary

Uyghur Congress Blasts German Deportation of Member to China

ISW India Day 2026 to Honor India's 79th Independence Day

Indian-American Leaders Launch Azadi Ka Mahotsav at NY Consulate

Indian-Origin Startup Atlan Creates Trust Layer for Enterprise AI

Hakimo Secures $12M to Expand Physical AI Security Platform

Diaspora Remittances Hit $135B, Boosting India's Economy

Editor's picks

Dwarkesh Patel & Shama Hyder Earn Spots on TIME100 Creators List

Indian man loses life in Detroit after two-wheeler struck by vehicle; cerebral fat embolism reported

Indian-American Doctor Racially Harassed Over Wearing Bindi

CBI Arranges Removal of Two INTERPOL Red Notice Individuals from UAE and Saudi Arabia

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From the community

Upcoming events

Indian-Americans Celebrate Diwali with Dinner

BAGA Run Scheduled for November 8th

Kali Puja Celebrated on November 7

Melody Brahma Music Concert Held

Durga Puja Celebrations Set for October 16-18

Announcements & press

Tamil Community Celebrates Pongal Vizha 2027

Miles of Smile Event Held on November 14

Diwali 2026 Celebrations Announced

Volunteer Appreciation Lunch Held for Community Members

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Celebrations Announced

The diaspora in figures, this quarter.

More from the desk

Amish Shah Wins Arizona Democratic Primary Again, Eyes Historic November Race

India Students Among 1,500 Denied Canada Work Permits in Rule Change

Indian Students Second Among Record UK University Applicants

Indian-American Groups Host Farewell For Consul General Somnath Ghosh

Indian Students Face Sept 15 US Visa Deadline

Ohio Doctor Jailed for Bathroom Voyeurism