The NRI Herald Weekly, Apr 26, 2026

This week, we track the shifting currents of the Indian-American experience: from political backlash and visa crackdowns to cultural celebrations and tech pivots. The American dream feels fragile for many, yet community leaders step up. Here's your edition.

National & US-India

Tensions flared as President Trump reposted anti-Indian immigrant remarks, drawing sharp rebukes from Indian-American lawmakers and New Delhi. Meanwhile, PM Modi plans a July Australia visit, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh rallied the diaspora in Berlin.

Politics

‘Offensive, ignorant, and beneath president’s dignity’: Indian-American lawmakers slam Trump’s ‘hellhole’ repost

‘Offensive, ignorant, and beneath president’s dignity’: Indian-American lawmakers slam Trump’s ‘hellhole’ repost  

Politics

Trump Reposts Tirade Against Chinese and Indian Immigrants

Trump Reposts Tirade Against Chinese and Indian Immigrants  

Politics

India hits back at Trump 'hellhole' remarks amid growing political backlash

India hits back at Trump 'hellhole' remarks amid growing political backlash  

Politics

PM Modi set for Australia visit in July, Melbourne likely to host diaspora event

PM Modi set for Australia visit in July, Melbourne likely to host diaspora event  

Politics

PM Modi likely to visit Australia in July, address diaspora in Melbourne: Report

PM Modi likely to visit Australia in July, address diaspora in Melbourne: Report  

Politics

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses Indian diaspora in Berlin, strengthens India-Germany ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses Indian diaspora in Berlin, strengthens India-Germany ties  

Politics

Raksha Mantri exhorts Indian diaspora in Germany to continue contributing to stronger bilateral ties while staying rooted in their own heritage

Raksha Mantri exhorts Indian diaspora in Germany to continue contributing to stronger bilateral ties while staying rooted in their own heritage  

Business

Rajnath Singh interacts with Indian diaspora in Germany, highlights India’s rapid economic growth

Rajnath Singh interacts with Indian diaspora in Germany, highlights India’s rapid economic growth  

Immigration & Visa

A tough new H-1B bill alarms Indian students and tech workers. UK universities report a sharp drop in Indian enrolments as visa rules tighten. France eased transit visa rules for Indians, offering a small relief.

Visa & Immigration

A sweeping new H-1B Bill has raised alarm. What does it mean for Indian students and working professionals?

A sweeping new H-1B Bill has raised alarm. What does it mean for Indian students and working professionals?  

Visa & Immigration

H-1B Bill Clampdown Threatens Indian Students, Tech Jobs, Here’s Why

H-1B Bill Clampdown Threatens Indian Students, Tech Jobs, Here’s Why  

Visa & Immigration

France lifts airport transit visa requirements for Indian nationals

France lifts airport transit visa requirements for Indian nationals  

Visa & Immigration

76% UK universities see drop in Indian enrolments as visa rules tighten

76% UK universities see drop in Indian enrolments as visa rules tighten  

Politics

76% of UK universities report drop in Indian students as international enrolments fall 31% ahead of new v

76% of UK universities report drop in Indian students as international enrolments fall 31% ahead of new v  

Politics

End OPT, other foreign student work programmes, US lawmakers tell govt

End OPT, other foreign student work programmes, US lawmakers tell govt  

Visa & Immigration

Belizean Woman Found Guilty of Naturalization Fraud

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a key role in the investigation that led to a federal jury finding Ana Zahia Gonzalez, 46, guilty of naturalization fraud.

Community

From Bihar Diwas in the Bay Area to a New York event honoring Bihari leaders, the diaspora stays connected. But concerns grow: criminal networks target Indian students in Canada, and a Telugu man died in a US accident. Indian-American lawmakers and physicians expand their political and policy roles.

Culture

Bihar Diwas 2026 celebrated in Bay Area with focus on culture and development initiatives

Bihar Diwas 2026 celebrated in Bay Area with focus on culture and development initiatives  

Politics

New York event highlights Bihar’s global rise, honours 4 leaders

New York event highlights Bihar’s global rise, honours 4 leaders  

Politics

Criminal networks using Indian students to extort South Asian diaspora

Criminal networks using Indian students to extort South Asian diaspora  

Politics

Indian students being used as foot soldiers by gangs operating in Canada: FINTRAC

Indian students being used as foot soldiers by gangs operating in Canada: FINTRAC  

Politics

Indian students being used by extortion rackets in Canada, says intelligence report

Indian students being used by extortion rackets in Canada, says intelligence report  

Politics

Telugu Guy Geetendra Crushed To Death Under Car in US

Telugu Guy Geetendra Crushed To Death Under Car in US  

Politics

Report details missing, murdered Indigenous people in San Jose

Report details missing, murdered Indigenous people in San Jose  

Politics

A Growing Force: Top Indian American Donors We’re Watching

A Growing Force: Top Indian American Donors We’re Watching  

Politics

Indian-American Physicians Organization Expands Role in U.S. Health Policy Ahead of 2026 Tampa Convention

Indian-American Physicians Organization Expands Role in U.S. Health Policy Ahead of 2026 Tampa Convention  

Politics

Indian-American author delivers UW keynote APIDA Heritage Month speech

Indian-American author delivers UW keynote APIDA Heritage Month speech  

Politics

Indian-Americans and MAGA’s desi dilemma

Indian-Americans and MAGA’s desi dilemma  

Politics

Indian-American responds to MAGA commentator saying Indians are scamming Americans out of jobs: 'You don’

Indian-American responds to MAGA commentator saying Indians are scamming Americans out of jobs: 'You don’  

Politics

ITAT Deletes ₹11.18 Lakh Demonetization Addition: NRI’s Cash Deposit Accepted as Genuine US Remittance [Read Order]

ITAT Deletes ₹11.18 Lakh Demonetization Addition: NRI’s Cash Deposit Accepted as Genuine US Remittance [Read Order]  

Business

Indian American Candidate For Maine Governor Unveils Small Business Plan

Indian American Candidate For Maine Governor Unveils Small Business Plan  

Politics

Rakhi Israni files for California’s 14th District special election

Rakhi Israni files for California’s 14th District special election  

Politics

American Dream losing shine? 4 in 10 Indian-Americans consider leaving the US. Here’s why

American Dream losing shine? 4 in 10 Indian-Americans consider leaving the US. Here’s why  

Politics

The Fraying Dream: One in Three Indian Americans Has Thought About Leaving the United States

The Fraying Dream: One in Three Indian Americans Has Thought About Leaving the United States  

Politics

'Wish I Never Left': NRI Living In US Wants To Settle In Mumbai

'Wish I Never Left': NRI Living In US Wants To Settle In Mumbai  

Politics

Steven Rivera Appointed Chief Revenue Officer of NRI North America

Steven Rivera Appointed Chief Revenue Officer of NRI North America  

Politics

Drop some bonbons: US student arrested for asking Netanyahu to bomb her campus

Drop some bonbons: US student arrested for asking Netanyahu to bomb her campus  

Business & Tech

Indian-American founders pivot from apps to arms, building war robots for the US. A scientist from IIT-BHU wins the Bell Labs Prize for memory chips. Two new Indian-American CEOs take the helm, and a candidate for Maine governor unveils a small business plan.

Tech

'Patriotic tech': Indian-American founder joins Eric Trump to make war robots for the US

'Patriotic tech': Indian-American founder joins Eric Trump to make war robots for the US  

Tech

From apps to arms: Sankaet Pathak and Silicon Valley's patriotic pivot

From apps to arms: Sankaet Pathak and Silicon Valley's patriotic pivot  

Tech

From IIT-BHU to Bell Labs Prize, This Indian-origin scientist’s firm is building memory chips that could outlast AI’s biggest hardware bottleneck

From IIT-BHU to Bell Labs Prize, This Indian-origin scientist’s firm is building memory chips that could outlast AI’s biggest hardware bottleneck  

Politics

Sridhar Kuppanna and Venkat Kavarthapu: A Tale of Two New Indian American CEOs

Sridhar Kuppanna and Venkat Kavarthapu: A Tale of Two New Indian American CEOs  

Culture & Entertainment

Diwali celebrations light up Chicago, and a food tour explores Devon Avenue. LA councilmember Nithya Raman pushes to revive the film industry. A Bay Area bar gets TV spotlight, and Olympic cricket venues may boost IPL expansion into the US.

Culture

Where to celebrate Diwali 2024 in Chicago

Where to celebrate Diwali 2024 in Chicago  

Culture

West Ridge Chicago: A Global Food Tour of Devon Ave

West Ridge Chicago: A Global Food Tour of Devon Ave  

Culture

Nithya Raman outlines plan to revitalize Los Angeles film industry

Nithya Raman outlines plan to revitalize Los Angeles film industry  

Politics

The Copper Mug tapped for ‘Check, Please! Bay Area’

The Copper Mug tapped for ‘Check, Please! Bay Area’  

Sports

LA 2028: Olympic cricket venue 'on agenda' for IPL expansion into USA

LA 2028: Olympic cricket venue 'on agenda' for IPL expansion into USA