The NRI Herald Weekly, Jul 27, 2026

Mamdani unveils 30% discounts at planned NYC grocery store

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says five planned city-owned grocery stores will offer 30% discounts on a core basket of essential items.

Historic DAR Constitution Hall Event Showcases the Growing Leadership and Unity of the Indian-American Community

NBA player Kyle Kuzma criticizes Mamdani for call to arrest Netanyahu

DoD’s new testosterone screening policy wins praise from men’s health experts

Industry leaders say annual screenings for service members could improve troop readiness, expand diagnosis of hypogonadism and treatment.

US, Iran pause strikes for third straight day to make room for talks

Iran and the U.S. have paused strikes in order to give diplomacy more time, according to the U.S. ambassador to the UN.

Indian Americans Gather to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

Indian Diaspora Focus in Australia

A new analysis examines migration patterns, mobility trends, and policy challenges facing the Indian community in Australia. Read Full Digest

Today on Texas Standard: Texas foster care rulings strengthen parental rights

Why Indians Make Up Nearly 60% Of Canada's Permanent Residency Drop

Explained: Why US Lawmakers Want More Indian-Americans To Contest Elections

Cedars-Sinai names Dr. Ravi Thadhani as inaugural chief physician executive

Noted Indian-born physician-scientist will oversee clinical operations, research initiatives, and medical faculty education.

How CJP protest spread to UK, USA, Europe, got Indian diaspora's support

Planning to work while studying in Canada? IRCC explains key rules after permit refusals of Indian student

Indian-Origin Woman Navneet Kaur Shot Dead in Targeted Attack in Toronto; Man Arrested

Study abroad is getting harder & India is getting smarter about it

Indian American hotel owners reshape CT’s lodging industry

Pink City beats Chicago and Shanghai: Jaipur is the world's sixth happiest city in 2026

AAPI at America’s 250th Anniversary: A Defining Moment for Indian American Physicians

US Lawmakers Urge Indian-Americans to Join Public Life to Counter Anti-India Sentiment

Faith and heritage on display as Hindu community celebrates Ganga Dhaaraa

US lawmakers urge Indian Americans to enter politics, fight anti-India hate

‘We are here to stay’: US Congressmen push Indian-Americans to enter politics

Anti-India hate, more representation: Why US lawmakers are pushing Indian-Americans to enter politics

Indian American lawmakers urge diaspora to fight anti-India hate

Indian American lawmakers Shri Thanedar and Raja Krishnamoorthi urged the diaspora to fight anti-India hate and enter politics.

Indian American lawmakers urge diaspora to fight anti-India hate

India House Elects New Executive Committee

Tom Suozzi Appointed Vice-Chair of Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans

WUC Condemns Morocco's deportation of Uyghur Activist Dolkun Isa, raises concerns over 'Transnational Repression'

New US asylum rule could speed deportations without interviews

The Trump administration is moving to speed up asylum decisions by allowing certain claims to be rejected without an initial interview.

India Rises to #2 Immigrant Source as US Turns 250

US Census data reveals a dramatic shift in immigration patterns, with India now the second-largest source of foreign-born residents behind Mexico. Record 50.2 million foreign-born in 2024 make up 14.8% of the population, highest since 1890 From 92.2% European in 1850 to Latin Ame

USCIS Announces Rule Change to Asylum System to Reduce Backlog

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a rule change designed to reduce the backlog in the asylum system.

Federal court blocks Trump’s $100,000 H1B visa fee

USCIS Announces Rule Change to Asylum System to Reduce Backlog

ICE Asks Governor Abigail Spanberger and Virginia Sanctuary Politicians to Not Release Illegal Alien Who Attacked a Woman in a Park in Loudoun County

'It's No Longer a Temporary Program': A Commentator's Video About H-1B Visas and U.S. Homebuying Has Drawn Debate

Pakistan National Gets Indian Passport with Alleged Kerala Police Help, BJP Demands Sedition Probe & Deportation

New Legislation Proposes Halting US H1B Visa Applications For Three Years

Indian-origin woman without an H-1B visa was laid off twice in three months before being hired by a Silic

US government's plans for $100,000 fee on new H-1B work visas rejected by court again; says: Government f

New US Bill Proposes 3-Year Suspension Of H1B Visa

US tightens visa rules for Indian students: Could China become their next study destination?

Trump's new visa proposal worries Indian students: Could China become their next study destination?

From the House of Vasansi Jaipur Comes Varuna: A New Destination for The Wedding Circle

Shein reports $99 million Q1 loss after de minimis rule ends

Shein posts a $99 million Q1 loss after the U.S. ends de minimis exemptions, impacting sales ahead of its Hong Kong IPO.

Nvidia to partner with OpenAI on $250 billion data center plan, invest $1 billion in Naver

Nvidia partners with OpenAI on a $250 billion AI data center plan while investing $1 billion in Naver’s AI infrastructure.

JPMorgan reshuffles AI leadership; Indian-origin executives take on key roles

JPMorgan reshuffles AI leadership; Indian-origin executives take on key roles

AI Will Not Negotiate with Incompetence

AI, SME growth, and entrepreneurialism offer a new path to grassroots prosperity and stronger national economies

Mews names tech veteran Kirupa Pushparaj as chief legal officer

Indian American executive will direct legal strategy of hospitality technology platform as it scales its payments infrastructure.

Indian American CEO Revathi Advaithi pledges $1 million for women’s scholarships at BITS Pilani

Revathi Advaithi pledges $1 million for BITS Pilani scholarships to support economically disadvantaged women students.

Two Indian American Duke researchers selected for federal AI research program

Gaurav Arya and Tania Roy working on Genesis Mission building the world’s most powerful integrated science discovery platform.

Naveen Rao’s startup launches oscillator-based AI model Un-0

Indian American entrepreneur uses neuroscience and physics to reimagine computing beyond traditional graphics processors.

How Aman Sanger Built Cursor Into a $60 Billion AI Coding Story

Ram Shriram: The Quiet Indian-Origin Investor Who Saw Google Before The World Did

‘The Odyssey’ earns $87 million in Nolan’s best second weekend yet

“The Odyssey” earned $87 million in ticket sales in North America in its second week, showing significant momentum.

Donald Trump wishes Team USA success at ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

FIFA Gianni Infantino defends 2026 World Cup, slams critics for ‘spreading hate’

Gianni Infantino defends the 2026 World Cup, dismissing criticism and praising football’s power to unite globally.

Breaking: NBA legend signs with Sixers, local media yawns, returns to coverage of scientists curing cancer on their lunch break

LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers, but groundbreaking cancer research at Penn Medicine overshadows the blockbuster NBA signing

US ambassador Sergio Gor meets Mukesh and Nita Ambani at India-US T20 World Cup match