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The hottest tickets in world cricket were hard to come by, despite the Feb. 15 evening's game in the Sri Lankan capital only being confirmed late on Feb. 9.

#BREAKING #WorldCup #IndVSPak #Cricket #T20WorldCup
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February 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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The U.S. Department of Transportation on Feb. 11 finalized a rule tightening eligibility for which noncitizens can obtain or renew commercial driver’s licenses, raising fresh concerns among immigrant and diaspora communities that rely on trucking and transport jobs.

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US narrows CDL eligibility for noncitizens in final rule
Learn about the new U.S. regulation that restricts CDL eligibility for noncitizens in this informative webpage. Stay updated on the latest changes and how they may impact individuals seeking commercial driver's licenses.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Indian Americans in the United States show high levels of charitable engagement through community-based and non-monetary giving, a new report found.
#IndianAmerican #BREAKING #Philanthrophy #NonmontaryGiving #FoodDrive #ClothingDrive #BlanketDrive #Diaspora #Charity #AAPI
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Beyond Dollars Indian Americans lead in nonmonetary giving
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February 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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The USA produced a clinical all-round performance to thrash the Netherlands by 93 runs and register their first-ever T20I win over the Dutch in a Group A clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Feb. 14.

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February 13, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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Oklahoma State University has named Indian American professor Raj Singh as its 2026 honoree for the Big 12 Faculty of the Year Award.
#BREAKING #OSU #Facult #Diaspora #Engineering #STEM #MaterialsScience #IndianAmerican
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February 13, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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#BREAKING Indian man charged with orchestrating an unsuccessful Indian government-backed plot to kill Khalistani activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York City pleaded guilty on Feb. 13.

#Khalistani #Pannun #SFJ #India #NikhilGupta
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Indian man pleads guilty in New York over alleged Pannun assassination case
Learn about the latest developments in the high-profile case of an Indian man pleading guilty in New York for his alleged involvement in the Pannun assassination plot. Stay informed with our in-depth coverage.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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#JaahnaviKandula's family which is mourning the death of her father said they learnt about the #seattle city compensation deal through social media. The family recently received a phone call from a U.S. official, asking them to come to the U.S. in March.

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Jaahnavi Kandula case Family learnt about compensation deal through social media
Learn how the family of Jaahnavi Kandula discovered a compensation deal through social media. Find out more about the case and the impact of social media on legal proceedings.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Several parliamentarians on Feb. 12 welcomed U.S. Ambassador to India #SergioGor and congratulated him on the recently announced India-U.S. interim trade agreement, describing it as a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties.

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Parliamentarians meet American envoy welcome new IndiaUS trade pact
Discover how parliamentarians recently met with the American envoy to welcome the new India U.S. trade pact. Stay informed on the latest developments in international trade relations.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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A satirical monologue by conservative comedian Alex Stein at a Plano City Council meeting mocking Hindu religious beliefs has sparked widespread controversy, triggering backlash from the Indian American community.
#BREAKING #PlanoTexas #HinduAmerican #hinduphobia #AlexStein
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Hindu mockery at Plano City Council draws backlash
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February 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Former U.S. Vice President #KamalaHarris is leading an early poll of potential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders, amid renewed attention on her political future.
#Democrats #BREAKING #HarrisforPresident
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February 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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#TIME names five #IndianAmerican health leaders in #TIME100Health for shaping #globalhealthcare in #AIEnabledCare, personalized #GeneEditingTherapy, #OpioidSurveillance and harm reduction, #CancerScreeningResearch, and #OncologyInnovation.

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February 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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The University of Cincinnati (UC) Alumni Association has awarded top alumni honors to Indian Americans Vinod K. Dham and Padma Chebrolu as part of its 2026 Alumni Week celebration.
#UCAlumni #AlumniWeek #IndianAmerican #BREAKING #Cincinnati
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Vinod Dham Padma Chebrolu receive top UC alumni honors
Learn about Vinod Dham and Padma Chebrolu, two distinguished alumni who have been recognized with top honors from the University of California. Explore their achievements and contributions to the UC community.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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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.

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#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.

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#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
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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