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#Seattle has agreed to pay $29 million to the family of #JaahnaviKandula, a 23-year-old Indian graduate student who was killed in 2023 after being struck by a speeding police patrol vehicle.

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#IndianStudentDeath #BREAKING #KandulaDeathCase
February 12, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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#PrithviParthasarathy, a #neuroscience major at the #UniversityOfPennsylvania, has developed an innovative #ArtificialIntelligence -based triage tool that aims to improve patient flow and care delivery at high-volume rural hospitals in #TamilNadu.

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#BREAKING #Healthcare
February 12, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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The Government of #India has opened nominations for the #PravasiBharatiyaSammanAwards (PBSA) 2027, its highest civilian recognition for overseas #Indians that honors contributions by #NonResidentIndians, #PersonsOfIndianOrigin, and organizations.

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#BREAKING #Honor
February 12, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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The #USConsulateGeneral, #Chennai, with support from the #USIndiaStrategicPartnershipForum, hosted the #USIndiaSpaceBusinessForum in #Bengaluru on Feb. 10-11.

https://www.newindiaabroad.com/english/diplomacy/us-india-space-business-forum-held-in-bengaluru

#BREAKING #India #Diplomacy #USIndiaTies
February 11, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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#CaseyWasserman will remain chairman of the 2028 #LosAngeles #Olympics after organizers conducted a review of his past interactions with convicted sex trafficker #GhislaineMaxwell & late financier #JeffreyEpstein, #LA28 said on Feb. 11.

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#BREAKING #LAOlympics #EpsteinFiles
February 11, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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#India leads globally in #AIskills diffusion and AI hiring and ranks second in economic competitiveness in the 2026 #GlobalVibrancyIndex by Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered AI, behind only the #US.

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#BREAKING #IndiaAIImpactSummit #ArtificialIntelligence
February 11, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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#IndianAmerican physician-scientist #PadmaGulur has been appointed head of the Department of #Anesthesiology at #WashingtonUniversity (#WashU) School of Medicine, effective Aug. 1.

https://www.newindiaabroad.com/english/people/washu-names-padma-gulur-anesthesiology-chair

#BREAKING #PainManagement
February 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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#NewYorkCity Mayor #ZohranMamdani has appointed #IndianAmerican public interest lawyer #NishaAgarwal as commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for #PeopleWithDisabilities (MOPD).

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#BREAKING #DEI #Inclusivity #Disabilities
February 11, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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An Indian-American man who spent nearly seven weeks in jail after being falsely accused of kidnapping at a Georgia Walmart store in 2025 has filed a federal lawsuit against local authorities.
#BREAKING #WalmatKidnapping #IndianAmerican #MahendraPatel #georgia
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IndianAmerican files lawsuit over false Walmart kidnapping charges
Learn about the legal battle of an Indian-American who filed a lawsuit against false Walmart kidnapping charges. Get the latest updates on this high-profile case and its implications on our webpage.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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U.S. #AttorneyGeneral #PamBondi on Feb. 11 defended the #JusticeDepartment's review of files involving convicted sex offender #JeffreyEpstein before a #HouseOfRepresentatives panel, saying the department examined documents under a tight deadline.

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#BREAKING #EpsteinFiles
February 11, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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Punjab politician Satnam Singh Sandhu urged the Indian government to introduce direct international flights from Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport Chandigarh to London, Singapore, and Vancouver.
#BREAKING #InternationalFlights #Punjab #SatnamSinghSandhu
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Punjab MP seeks international flights from Chandigarh
Learn about the efforts of a Punjab MP to bring international flights to Chandigarh Airport. Stay updated on the latest developments in air travel connectivity in the region.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Sombir Motta, wanted by Haryana Police in connection with a murder case involving the use of firearms, was handed over to Indian authorities upon his arrival.
#BREAKING #Crime #Haryana #CBI #Interpol
https://www.newindiaabroad.com/english/news/fugitive-wanted-for-murder-extradited-from-us
February 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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USA captain #MonankPatel felt his side lost control of things, with both bat and ball, during the middle overs after suffering a 32-run defeat against #Pakistan in their Group A match of the ICC Men’s #T20WorldCup at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Feb. 10.

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T20 WC We panicked a bit says USA captain Monank Patel after loss to Pakistan
Learn what USA captain Monank Patel had to say after their loss to Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. Find out why he admits they panicked a bit in this post-match interview.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller will host nearly two dozen Theravada #Buddhistmonks in Annapolis on Feb. 12, as they conclude a 2,300-mile ‘#WalkforPeace’ across the United States.

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February 10, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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In a story that resonates across the Indian American diaspora, Sachin H. Jain reflects on how his mother's childcare work led to the funding of their first U.S. home.
#BREAKING #IndianAmerican #AmericanDream #Immigrants #IndiansinUS #Immigrationjourney
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February 10, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) on Feb. 10 announced the location of its new Illinois Tech Mumbai campus in the Godrej Business District in Vikhroli.

https://www.newindiaabroad.com/english/india/illinois-tech-picks-district-led-by-notable-alumnus-for-mumbai-campus
February 10, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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#IndianAmerican urologist #AnilKumar launches independent bid for U.S. #HouseOfRepresentatives from #Michigan's 11th Congressional District, citing #healthcare, education, and political marginalization of #IndianAmericans within the two-party system.

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#BREAKING
February 10, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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#IndianAmerican community leader #AshokBaddi has announced his bid for the #Michigan #HouseOfRepresentatives, saying he is running to bring what he calls practical, people-first leadership to a diverse suburban district north of #Detroit.

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#BREAKING #IndianAmericanLeader
February 10, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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From big ideas to real action — inside the AI Impact Summit 2026 where US and Indian tech leaders converged in Austin to shape the AI era.
#BREAKING #IndiansinAustin #AustinTexas #AI #Tech #AISummit
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The Texas fuselage Inside the USIndia Chambers AI Impact Summit 2026 in Austin
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February 10, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security condemned New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s executive order limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, warning that the move could lead to the release of criminal illegal aliens and jeopardize public safety.

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DHS condemns Mamdanis order limiting cooperation with ICE
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February 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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The Williams S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership at the SMU Cox School of Business appointed Indian American executive Megha Tolia as its global ambassador.
#BREAKING #SpearsInstitute #Business #Leadership #IndianAmerican
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SMUs Spears Institute names Megha Tolia global ambassador
Learn more about SMU's Spears Institute naming Megha Tolia as their global ambassador. Discover how Tolia will be representing the institute on a global scale and promoting their mission.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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#H1Bvisa on pause, futures in limbo. Stories from Indian professionals caught at the crossroads. 🔗👇
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#BREAKING #H1Bvisa #H1Bjobs #Immigration #AmericanDream #IndiansinUS
February 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna on Feb. 9 accused #GhislaineMaxwell of obstructing accountability after she refused to answer questions during a closed-door congressional deposition, invoking the #FifthAmendment in response to every inquiry.
#BREAKING #Epstein
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February 9, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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The Pakistan Government has made a U-turn on its earlier stance and has now allowed the men's cricket team to play its scheduled match against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on February 15.
#BREAKING #IndVSPak #pakistan #T20WorldCup #BCCI #ICC #Cricket
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Pakistan Govt allows team to play India match on February 15
Discover the latest news on Pakistan's government allowing their team to play against India on February 15. Stay informed on this highly anticipated match between the two rival nations.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA-NY-NJ-CT-NE) hosted the 43rd edition of its flagship cultural competition, #DancePeChance on Feb. 7 at the Patriots Theatre at the War Memorial in Trenton, #NewJersey.

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February 9, 2026 at 6:42 PM