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Indian H1B worker Texas
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Indian H-1B worker confronted in Texas over alleged 'food truck scam'; sparks outrage

A viral video shows Indian techie Naveen Tummala being confronted by Texas whistleblower Sara Gonzales over claims he illegally runs a food truck on an H-1B visa. The incident has sparked widespread debate on fairness and legal work rights for Indians in the US

Donald Trump announces plan for new Texas oil refinery with Reliance Industries
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Donald Trump announces plan for new Texas oil refinery with Reliance Industries

The project will process US shale oil and marks the first major new refinery built in the United States in five decades.

TX Republicans urge Congress to freeze H-1B; Austin Shooting
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Texas Republicans urge Congress to halt immigration and freeze H-1B visas after Austin shooting

More than 70 Republican lawmakers from Texas have asked Congress to pause immigration and suspend new H-1B visas following a deadly shooting in Austin, arguing stronger vetting and security measures are needed.

5 takeaways: the first primaries of 2026 midterm elections
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5 takeaways from the first primaries of the 2026 midterm elections

Early primary results in Texas and North Carolina are already shaping the battle for control of Congress, with high-profile runoffs, vulnerable incumbents, and voting disputes signaling a volatile and closely contested 2026 midterm season.

Hanuman statue Texas debate
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Texas Hanuman statue sparks row after activist says 'third world aliens are slowly taking over Texas'

A 90-foot Hanuman statue at a Texas temple sparked controversy after a Republican activist called it part of an “invasion.” Indian-Americans pushed back strongly, calling the remarks racist and defending their community’s place in America.

Texas H-1B visa freeze
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Texas governor orders freeze on new H-1B visa petitions at state agencies, public universities

Texas governor Greg Abbott has ordered state agencies and public universities to halt new H-1B visa petitions through 2027, a move aligned with broader federal restrictions that could significantly affect Indian professionals and academic institutions.

Indian-origin Texas University student arrested for arson, terror threat charges in Collin County
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Indian-origin Texas University student arrested for arson, terror threat charges in Collin County

A student of Indian origin at the University of Texas at Dallas has been arrested in North Texas on serious charges, including arson at a place of worship, as authorities withhold details and the case awaits court proceedings.

Cuban man accused of beheading Indian-origin motel owner may avoid death penalty in Texas
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Cuban man accused of beheading Indian-origin motel owner may avoid death penalty in Texas

Prosecutors in Dallas say they will not seek the death penalty for Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, accused of brutally beheading motel manager Chandramouli Nagamallaiah. The decision has sparked criticism, especially given the suspect’s violent past and immigration history.

Indian Student Sentenced in Texas for Elder Fraud Scheme
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Indian student sentenced in Texas for elder fraud and money laundering scheme

A 21-year-old Indian national living in the US on a student visa has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $2.5 million in restitution for helping run an extensive elder-targeting fraud and money-laundering operation across multiple states.

Texas GOP Chair Faces Backlash Over Hindu Remarks
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Indian-origin Texas GOP chair criticized for defending remarks targeting Hindu faith amid Hanuman statue controversy

The Hindu American Foundation has condemned Texas GOP Chair Abraham George for refusing to denounce anti-Hindu comments made about a Hanuman statue, sparking broader debate over religious respect, identity politics, and inclusivity within US conservative circles.