Indian-origin neurosurgeon Dr Rajesh Bindal from Houston has been fined over $2 million for fraudulently billing Medicare and FEHBP for surgeries he did not perform. Bindal allegedly taped devices behind patients' ears instead of conducting proper surgeries and, in some cases, allowed unqualified individuals to perform the procedures. Authorities emphasized the importance of accountability in federal healthcare programs.
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Seattle police have fired officer Daniel Auderer after his insensitive comments and laughter following the death of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula. Kandula was struck and killed by a police vehicle driven by officer Kevin Dave. Auderer's remarks, which mocked the tragedy, tarnished the department’s reputation, prompting his dismissal. In honour of Kandula, her university posthumously awarded her a master's degree.
Following litigation efforts, ICE is reinstating international students' records after improperly revoking them in SEVIS, causing widespread disruption and fear. The terminations, often based on flawed NCIC data, affected many students, particularly from India and China. ICE is developing a new policy for SEVIS terminations to prevent future overreach and hardship.
Senator Bernie Sanders aligns with MAGA on the H1B visa debate, claiming it exploits foreign workers and undercuts American jobs. Critics push back, highlighting skilled professionals aiding underserved areas and contributing to the U.S. economy. Legal immigration supporters call misconceptions about H1B workers unfair, emphasizing their crucial role in many sectors.
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi addressed the escalating violence against Hindu and other religious minorities in Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina's departure as Prime Minister. Citing increased attacks and numerous incidents in August 2024, he called for urgent action to protect religious minorities, highlighting violent confrontations and arrests involving leaders like Chinmoy Krishna Das.
A 26-year-old Indian student, Nagasri Vandana Parimala, pursuing a master's in data science in Memphis, Tennessee, died in a car accident on Friday. Two of her friends traveling with her were seriously injured. Vandana had moved to the US in December 2022 and also worked at the University of Memphis.
An Indian student from Telangana, Nookarapu Sai Teja, 26, was shot dead by assailants at a Chicago shopping mall. Sai Teja, who had moved to the US four months ago to pursue an MS, was working at a store's cash counter when attacked on Friday. His family resides in Ramanagutta, Khammam, Telangana.
H-1B visa denial rates have plummeted, contrasting sharply with the Trump era's restrictive policies. This drop is attributed to policy reversals and court rulings, benefiting both high-skilled foreign workers and US employers, particularly in the tech sector. However, concerns remain about potential renewed restrictions under a future Trump administration.
Many NRIs, despite having high salaries and luxurious lifestyles abroad, are struggling to find suitable marital matches due to a lack of property or assets in India. Hyderabad marriage bureaus report a shift where prospective brides' families demand land or a green card for security amidst an unpredictable job market.