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NRI capital in GIFT City dollar funds rose 18.59% in Q4 FY26, according to the International Financial Services Centres Authority’s official Q4 FY26 bulletin. Diaspora-linked fund allocations from Non-Resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India reached $747.27 million in the January-March quarter of FY26, up from $630.13 million in the previous quarter. The increase shows growing interest in GIFT City’s dollar-denominated investment structures among global Indian investors.

Credit Card Swipe Fees Raise Costs for U.S. Shoppers and Stores Credit card swipe fees are adding pressure on U.S. shoppers and small businesses as more purchases move away from cash. Retailers say the fees charged on card transactions are becoming a larger cost of doing business, with some of that burden reflected in everyday prices. At a Tiger Fuel gas station and convenience store near the Blue Ridge Mountains in Ruckersville, Virginia, managers say t

GWCCA World Cup VIP ticket spending is drawing scrutiny after records showed the Georgia World Congress Center Authority moved ahead with more than $600,000 in premium seating tied to FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Atlanta. The spending involved VIP seats and a shared luxury suite at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where Atlanta is scheduled to host eight World Cup matches, including a semifinal on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. GWCCA World Cup VIP Ticket Spending Raises Public

Adjustment of status is an important green card process for eligible applicants who are already living inside the United States. It allows certain applicants to apply for lawful permanent residence without leaving the country for consular processing abroad. The topic has gained attention after recent confusion over whether green card applicants must leave the US while their cases are reviewed. For many applicants, understanding adjustment of status, Form I-485, and travel rules is n

The Department of Homeland Security’s latest green card clarification has brought relief to many Indian H-1B workers, students, and families waiting for permanent residency in the United States. The clarification came after a USCIS announcement on Friday, May 22, 2026, created concern that many green card applicants may have to leave the United States and complete processing through US consulates abroad. DHS later clarified that most applicants will not automatically be required t

A Denton man drowned near Toledo Bend Dam spillway in Louisiana after going under while swimming with friends, according to the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office. The drowning was reported on Friday afternoon, May 29, 2026. Officials described the victim as a 22-year-old man from Denton, Texas, but did not release his name in the statement. Texas Man Drowns While Swimming Near Toledo Bend Dam Sheriff Aaron Mitchell said initial

An Indian-origin Delta Air Lines pilot was killed in a Dawsonville helicopter crash after his wedding in Georgia, according to family accounts and federal aviation details. Dave Fiji, 26, an Atlanta resident and Delta pilot, was among two people who died when a Robinson R66 helicopter crashed near Dawsonville in Dawson County at about 10:30 PM EDT on Friday, May 29, 2026. His wife, Jessni, survived with injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. The helicopter pilot also died.

IPL 2026 prize money: RCB winner payout, GT runner-up amount became a major search topic after Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, on Sunday, May 31, 2026. RCB won the final by five wickets after chasing Gujarat Titans’ 155/8 and reaching 161/5 in 18 overs. Along with the trophy, Bengaluru reportedly received ₹20 crore as the IPL 2026 champ

RCB vs GT IPL 2026 final scorecard: Bengaluru win by 5 wickets as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, on Sunday, May 31, 2026. RCB chased down 156 in 18 overs after Gujarat Titans were restricted to 155/8 in 20 overs. Virat Kohli led the chase with an unbeaten 75 from 42 balls as Bengaluru secured a second straight IPL title.

  Bay Area Indian fine dining is growing as Silicon Valley’s Indian diaspora helps reshape the region’s luxury restaurant scene. Restaurants such as Eylan in Menlo Park, Copra in San Francisco and Ettan in Palo Alto are drawing diners with Cal-Indian menus that combine regional Indian flavors, California produce and high-end presentation. Bay Area Indian Fine Dining Expands Beyond Familiar Menus The shift reflects both demographic and

Illinois gas tax pause talks remain active as a scheduled fuel tax increase approaches on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Gov. JB Pritzker has said he is open to considering a pause, but state leaders have not announced a final plan. The Illinois General Assembly faces a key deadline on Sunday, May 31, 2026, when the spring legislative session is scheduled to adjourn. That gives lawmakers limited time to act before the automatic increase takes effect. Illinois gas tax pa

A Dallas apartment gas explosion killed three people and injured five others after firefighters responded to a reported gas leak in Oak Cliff. Dallas Fire-Rescue Chief Justin Ball said all known residents of the destroyed apartment building had been accounted for after crews searched the site into Friday, May 29, 2026. What happened in the Dallas apartment gas explosion? The explosion happened on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at an apartment complex

Looking for D.C. weekend events from Friday, May 29, 2026, through Sunday, May 31, 2026? The DMV weekend guide includes a Smithsonian museum reopening, Petworth PorchFest, outdoor tours, sports, food, music and family-friendly events across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Smithsonian reopening leads the D.C. weekend The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum in Southeast Washington, D.C., reopens with “We Make History,” an exhibition con

A Stafford County I-95 bus crash killed five people and injured dozens after a charter bus struck multiple vehicles near Quantico, Virginia, early Friday, May 29, 2026. Virginia State Police said the crash happened at about 2:35 AM EDT in the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 near mile marker 146, roughly two miles south of the Quantico exit, as traffic was slowing for a work zone. Stafford County I-95 bus crash happened near Quantico wo

Kerala’s menstrual leave proposal has opened a wider discussion on dignity, school support and period education for both girls and boys.

Darializa Avila Chevalier’s Biden posts are drawing new attention after Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed her campaign against Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York’s 13th Congressional District.

President Donald Trump said on Friday, May 29, 2026, that a final decision was near on a possible Trump Iran Hormuz deal that could affect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the US blockade of Iranian ports and future nuclear talks.

Indian-origin Jersey City speller Ishaan Gupta finished second at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee after a tense 90-second spell-off in Washington, D.C. The 12-year-old seventh-grader from Jersey City, New Jersey, earned national attention with a runner-up finish and a $25,000 prize. Who Is Ishaan Gupta, the Indian-Origin Jersey City Speller? Gupta represented Hudson County on the national stage after adv

Rep. Sam Liccardo is pushing an AI workforce training plan that would encourage major technology companies to help workers prepare for jobs reshaped by artificial intelligence, according to a report published by San José Spotlight and Palo Alto Weekly on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Liccardo, whose California district includes Meta, Google, xAI and other technology firms, said companies should work with local colleges and community centers to build practical training programs for future

Pizza Hut is bringing its Classic Pizza Hut design to more than 150 U.S. restaurants, including 11 locations in Ohio, as the chain leans into nostalgia around its familiar dine-in restaurant look.