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Second Indian National Dies After Albany Fire Accident
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Second Indian national dies following Albany House fire

Anvesh Sarapelli succumbed to severe injuries a day after fellow Indian Sahaja Reddy Udumala died in the same tragic fire in Albany, as authorities and the Indian Consulate offer support to the grieving families.

US defence bill
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US defence bill pushes for deeper strategic ties with India

The US defence policy bill for 2026 emphasizes expanding strategic engagement with India, especially through the Quad, to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and bolster joint efforts to counter China’s growing influence in the region.

Pete Hegseth Jan. 6
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Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny as FBI arrests suspected Jan. 6 pipe bomber

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confronts bipartisan questions over a deadly Caribbean boat strike and the use of encrypted messaging, while the FBI announces a major break in the long-running Jan. 6 pipe bomb investigation. Meanwhile, Supreme Court redistricting decisions shake US politics.

Who is Mamta Singh? Elected to Jersey City Public Office
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Who is Mamta Singh? The first Indian-American ever elected to public office in Jersey City

Mamta Singh's election as Jersey City Councilmember at-Large marks a historic breakthrough for one of America's largest Indian-American communities. A longtime nonprofit leader and grassroots organizer, Singh brings long-awaited representation to 'Little India.'

US to expand travel ban from 19 to over 30 countries
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Why the US plans to expand its travel ban from 19 to over 30 countries?

The U.S. is preparing a major expansion of its travel ban, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirming that the administration will add more than 30 countries to the restrictions as part of a broader national security push.

US stricter visa rules: ‘It is a privilege, not a right’
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US implements stricter visa rules, 'it is a privilege, not a right'

The US State Department is enforcing stricter visa-vetting rules, requiring all H-1B, H-4, and student visa applicants to undergo mandatory social media screening. Applicants must make their accounts public and disclose all online identifiers from the past five years.

USGS false earthquake
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Confusion after shake alert: USGS removes reported 5.9 Nevada earthquake

A Shake Alert warning startled residents across the Mother Lode and beyond, but the USGS later removed all data about the reported 5.9 Nevada earthquake, prompting questions about whether the quake actually occurred.

US tightens H‑1B vetting — Indian & Chinese hit hardest
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Trump administration orders stricter vetting for H-1B visa applicants, especially from India and China

The Trump administration has introduced heightened vetting for H-1B visa applicants, directing U.S. consular officers to scrutinize LinkedIn profiles and resumes for any involvement in activities deemed to suppress free speech, including content moderation and fact-checking roles.

Republicans Hold Tennessee House Seat in Tight Spl Election
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Republicans hold Tennessee house seat in surprisingly tight special election

Republicans narrowly held on to Tennessee's 7th district seat in a special election, with Matt Van Epps winning by a much smaller margin than expected. The closer-than-usual race has raised alarms for the GOP heading into the 2026 midterms.