A US traveler stranded in Dubai reportedly waited about a week after an India entry update failed to arrive during her journey, according to a social media account. The woman had been traveling from the United States to meet her fiancé’s family in India and was said to have completed the required e-arrival or pre-arrival application before departure. US Traveler Stranded in Dubai: What the Account Says The expected confirmation did not arrive while sh

An Andhra Pradesh student died in Kansas floodwaters near Wellington after his vehicle reportedly entered a flooded roadway during a trip from Houston, according to an account shared by a friend. Doppalapudi Venkatesh was identified as an Indian student from Andhra Pradesh. The information provided did not include the date or time of the incident. Andhra Pradesh Student Dies in Kansas Floodwaters The friend’s account said Venkatesh selected a

  Telangana student Srinath Reddy, 25, from Kamareddy district, was found dead in England on June 23, leaving his family seeking government help to bring his body back to India. Srinath Reddy was a native of Talamadla village in Rajampet mandal of Kamareddy district. He had gone to England around 14 months ago for higher studies and was pursuing his MS at Leicester University. Telangana Student Found Dea

A US-based NRI won relief in an NRI cash deposit tax case in India after the Delhi bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal accepted that ₹11.18 lakh deposited during demonetisation came from earlier overseas remittances intended to support his parents. In an order pronounced on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Arun Bussi v. ACIT, the tribunal directed the deletion of the tax addition for assessment year 2017-18. The

The RBI introduced the US dollar-rupee swap facility on Monday, June 8, 2026. It applies to eligible fresh FCNR(B) deposits, including deposits renewed at maturity, with an original tenure of at least three years and no more than five years. Deposits must be mobilized between Monday, June 8, 2026, and Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Banks may use the RBI swap window through Friday, October 16, 2026. The swap

The Saudi Arabia Telugu Association has called for stronger Telugu NRI voter registration support in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including online verification services and outreach in the Telugu language. The Hyderabad-based association, known as SATA, said Telugu citizens living overseas may be unsure whether they need to register, update their information or respond to requests connected to electoral-roll revisions. The association’s statement listed

Thiruvananthapuram, June 24: Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, Pinarayi Vijayan, on Wednesday wrote to Chief Minister V D Satheesan, urging immediate steps to bring back the mortal remains of Arjun, a Keralite worker who died in an explosion at an industrial facility in Qatar. Arjun, a native of Kozhikode district, was working at the Barzan gas facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City when the incident occurre

An Indian couple says $850,000 in debt accumulated through mortgages, a home renovation loan and credit card balances after years of lifestyle upgrades in the United States. The couple, who said they moved to the United States at age 22, has now announced a 1,200-day plan to become debt-free. They are documenting the effort through their Instagram account, @moneyharmony123. How the Indian Couple’s $850,000 Debt Accumulated According to figure

The Oregon denaturalization lawsuit seeks to revoke the U.S. citizenship of a 54-year-old resident accused of using multiple identities and concealing an earlier deportation order. Federal authorities in Portland said on Thursday, June 18, 2026, that they filed a civil complaint against Jaswinder Singh, also known as Balwinder Singh, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. The allegations have not been proven in court. Oregon dena

Updated Thursday, June 18, 2026 FCNR deposits vs U.S. CDs can both provide fixed returns on dollar savings, but the higher advertised rate does not automatically make one the better choice for every NRI. As of Thursday, June 18, 2026, HDFC Bank listed 6.00% annually on eligible three- to five-year U.S. dollar FCNR deposits. Marcus by Goldman Sachs listed 3.70% APY on a three-year CD and 3.80

FCNR vs NRE vs NRO accounts serve different purposes. The right choice generally depends on where the money was earned, which currency the depositor wants to hold and how easily the funds must move outside India. There is no single account that is best for every NRI. The RBI is encouraging banks to attract more foreign-currency deposits, although most NRI bank money in India remains in rupee-denominated accounts. Read ou

RBI’s push for FCNR deposits is designed to bring more foreign currency into India. But the latest available data show that most NRI bank money in India remains in rupee-denominated accounts. Where NRI Bank Deposits Were Held

Tragic skydiving crash claims 12 lives in Missouri A devastating aviation accident in Missouri on Sunday, June 15, 2026, in the United States, has claimed the lives of 12 people, including a 24-year-old Indian tech professional identified as Sai Karthik Varma Datla. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in Bates County, approximately 80 miles south of Kansas City, when a skyd

An Indian student injured in a Montgomery crash remains unconscious in an Alabama intensive care unit as friends seek help with treatment and rehabilitation costs. Sai Teja, 27, is receiving care at Baptist Medical Center South after suffering a severe brain injury, a fractured jaw and a fractured left leg, according to a fundraiser organized by his friend Akhil. Indian student injured in Montgomery crash faces long recovery The fundraiser says

Indian-Origin Man Gurbhej Singh Killed in Southall Stabbing, London Police Launch Murder Probe On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a 26-year-old Indian-origin man, Gurbhej Singh, was stabbed to death in Southall, west London. The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation and appealed to the public for witnesses, CCTV footage and any information that could help detectives establish what happened. The incident took place on North Road, near the junction with

Indian-origin OPP Constable Tarun Bali was killed in the line of duty near Hearst, Ontario, after being struck by a vehicle during a police investigation, authorities said. The incident happened at about 12:30 p.m. local time on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, near Kendall Concession Road 7 and Concession Road 6, close to Hearst in northern Ontario. Tarun Bali Killed During OPP Investigation Near Hearst The Ontario Provincial Police said Bali, 29, was s

The incident reportedly happened on Friday night, June 5, 2026, in New York, USA.  A 26-year-old man from Telangana was allegedly shot dead while working as a pizza delivery driver in New York, United States. The victim was reportedly from Gundlapochampally in Medchal district. He had been living in the US and was working part-time as a pizza delivery driver.

Washington, DC, Friday, June 5, 2026 — Rep. Ro Khanna has backed H.Res.69, a Hindu American resolution in the U.S. House that recognizes the contributions of Hindu Americans and condemns Hinduphobia, anti-Hindu bigotry and attacks on Hindu places of worship. Khanna said in a post on X on Monday, June 1, 2026, that he was proud to cosponsor the measure introduced by Rep. Shri Thanedar. He said the resolution celebrates the contributions and diversity of the Hindu A

A video from Frisco, Texas, has sparked outrage after a man was seen tearing an Indian flag outside Frisco City Hall during an anti-immigration protest on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. NRIPage also published a video commentary on the issue, highlighting why disrespect toward a flag cannot erase the contributions of Indian-origin people in America. Watch our reel here: Indi

Iran has issued a stern warning that any renewed U.S. military action will trigger a swift response using missiles and drones. Senior military adviser Mohsen Rezaei, speaking amid rising Gulf tensions, emphasized that Iran is prepared to defend itself against what it considers aggressive overreach. The statement underlines the fragile state of regional diplomacy and the challenges facing efforts to secure a ceasefire.