Title: NRI News

• Two Indian restaurants in Colorado duped investors of $380,000: Officials The Colorado division of securities has filed a lawsuit against two Indian restaurants, Bombay Clay Oven and Saucy Bombay. The lawsuit claims that the owners, operating under The Bombay Group (TBG), used 'half-truths and lies' to persuade investors to fund their ambitious plans for nationwide expansion. However, the invested funds were allegedly spent on rent, operating costs, and Ponzi-like payments, local newspaper BusinessDen reported.
  2024-04-25T09:06:53+05:30
• Indian-origin man in Canada lands in trouble over 'free food' video Indian-origin man Mehul Prajapati faced backlash for taking free food from Canadian food banks. His family clarified he was a student with an ended internship, denying reports of his firing.
  2024-04-24T14:57:37+05:30
• Indian student trapped under frozen waterfall in Kyrgyzstan dies
  2024-04-24T04:16:22+05:30
• Married Indian-origin man jailed in Singapore for beating girlfriend to death M Krishnan, a 40-year-old Indian-origin married man, was sentenced to 20 years in jail on Monday for culpable homicide not amounting to murder of his girlfriend, Mallika Begum Rahamansa Abdul Rahman, 40. In 2015, Krishnan started an extramarital affair with Mallika, who had two daughters from her previous marriages, Singapore law watch reported.
  2024-04-23T09:32:08+05:30
• Work alongside studies: Germany targets Indian students to address labor shortages
  2024-04-23T09:05:40+05:30
• Now, eligible Indians can get long term Schengen visas as EU adopts 'more favourable' rule for the country The European Union has made a significant change in the Schengen visa rule for Indians, enabling them to obtain a multiple entry visa with extended validity of up to five years. This change simplifies access to extended validity visas for Indian travelers with a proven travel record, subject to passport validity.
  2024-04-22T17:53:09+05:30
• India becomes 2nd largest source for new citizens in US: CSR Around 65,960 Indians have become US citizens, making India the second-largest source country for new citizens in America after Mexico. Additionally, 42% of Indian-born nationals in the US are currently ineligible to become US citizens. 46 million foreign-born people lived in the United States in 2022, accounting for around 14% of the overall population of 333 million.
  2024-04-22T08:46:43+05:30
• India allows 'revocation order' for Goans with Portuguese citizenship to apply for OCI cards The MEA memorandum dated April 4 said, "The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to accept 'revocation certificate' as an alternative document in lieu of 'surrender certificate' in case of Indian nationals hailing from the erstwhile Portuguese territories in India, who have acquired Portuguese nationality as per Portuguese Nationality Law."
  2024-04-21T22:23:49+05:30
• London Mayoral race heats up as Indian-origin Tarun Ghulati challenges incumbent Sadiq Khan Tarun Ghulati, challenging Sadiq Khan for London Mayor, prioritizes safety, profitability, and efficient governance. He aims to transform London into the 'global bank of the world' under his seasoned CEO approach, promising affordable housing and increased tourism focus.
  2024-04-21T14:21:09+05:30
• More H-1B visa holders are switching jobs – the process explained David J. Bier's study shows a growing trend of H-1B workers changing jobs. Cyrus D. Mehta provides insights into H-1B transfer processes, fees, and key considerations for employers and workers navigating job shifts within the program.
  2024-04-20T18:06:30+05:30
• Singapore's Indian-origin minister Balakrishnan receives extortion letter with fake and manipulated obscene photos Singapore's Foreign Minister Balakrishnan and MPs received extortion letters with fake obscene photos, prompting police reports and legal action. Letters contain victims' faces superimposed on compromising images, demanding money to prevent leaks.
  2024-04-20T17:19:06+05:30
• Indian national sentenced to 5 years in prison for selling controlled substance on dark web in US Banmeet Singh, a 40-year-old Indian national, has been sentenced to five years in prison for selling controlled substances on dark web marketplaces. He was ordered to forfeit approximately USD 150 million. Singh created vendor marketing sites on dark web marketplaces like Silk Road, Alpha Bay, Hansa, and others, selling substances including fentanyl, LSD, ecstasy, Xanax, ketamine, and tramadol.
  2024-04-20T09:21:05+05:30
• Indian-origin men involved in Canada's largest-ever gold and money heist In what authorities are calling the largest gold heist in Canadian history, six individuals, including two of Indian origin, have been arrested in connection with the theft of over C$22 million worth of gold bars and currency from Toronto's international airport. The suspects, including two Air Canada employees, allegedly forged documents to steal the cargo, which was melted down and used to purchase illegal firearms.
  2024-04-19T04:27:59+05:30
• 2 Indian students found dead at Scottish sightseeing spot Two Indian students tragically lost their lives in a drowning incident at the Linn of Tummel, a scenic spot in Scotland known for its waterfalls. The victims, both students at Dundee University, were trekking with two friends when they fell into the water and drowned.The bodies of the two men, aged 22 and 27, were recovered from the water.
  2024-04-19T05:07:57+05:30
• Two Indian-origin men among six arrested in Canada's $22.5 million gold, cash heist At least two Indian-origin men are among six persons arrested in connection with a brazen multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's main airport last year, the biggest gold theft in Canada's history. On April 17, 2023, an air cargo container carrying more than 22 million Canadian dollars' worth of gold bars and foreign currency was stolen using fake paperwork, police say.
  2024-04-18T17:07:31+05:30
• Indian national, 57, awaiting deportation dies in US hospital Indian national Jaspal Singh, 57, tragically passed away at a hospital in Atlanta while awaiting deportation in the United States. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed the incident, with an autopsy pending to determine the cause of death.
  2024-04-18T09:07:24+05:30
• Indian-origin principal wins UK legal challenge over school prayer ban
  2024-04-17T14:59:51+05:30
• Over a million high-skilled Indians are waiting endlessly for employment-based green card Mumbai is witnessing a trend that is no longer surprising. It is a harsh reality that over one million Indians are still waiting in employment-based green card backlogs. According to a recent analysis by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP), more than 1.2 million Indians, along with their dependents, are currently waiting in the employment-based green card categories.
  2024-04-16T15:39:42+05:30
• Singapore technician jailed in toxic gas release that killed Indian national in Sept 2020 Leck Ching Hwa's negligence during a toxic gas incident led to Palanivel Pandidurai's death. PEC workers exposed to hydrogen sulphide gas suffered burns. The incident involved crude oil and natural gas production.
  2024-04-15T16:55:10+05:30
• Indian workers in Israel unperturbed as country comes under Iranian attack Indian workers in Tel Aviv remain calm despite war fears. They celebrated festivals and stayed prepared for emergencies, including possible return to India if necessary.
  2024-04-15T09:25:13+05:30