Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has appointed six young engineers, aged 19-24, including Akash Bobba, an Indian-origin engineer with experience at Meta and Palantir, to positions with high-level security clearances. This move has raised concerns due to their lack of government experience and the sensitivity of the data they will access.
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Two prominent British Indian figures, Rami Ranger and Anil Bhanot, have been stripped of their CBE and OBE honors respectively. Both denounce the move as an attack on free speech, citing complaints related to their public statements.
Indian-origin 10-year-old Krish Arora of Hounslow, with an IQ of 162, surpasses Albert Einstein's 160. By age four, he excelled in reading and complex decimal divisions. A talented musician and chess player, Krish joined Mensa, inspired by Young Sheldon. Next year, he will attend Queen Elizabeth’s School in Barnet.
A Kuwait-based NRI confessed in a selfie video to murdering his 12-year-old daughter's alleged molester in Andhra Pradesh. He claimed police inaction after his wife reported the molestation forced him to take matters into his own hands. Police deny receiving a complaint and suggest a family dispute and conspiracy are involved.
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.
UK MP Priti Patel condemned the Pahalgam attack as an act of terrorism, emphasizing the UK's unwavering support for India. She highlighted the long-standing security and counterterrorism partnerships between the two nations, questioning the government about potential links between the perpetrators and Pakistan-based LeT.
British MPs Barry Gardiner and Priti Patel raised concerns in the UK Parliament over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, highlighting over 2,000 violent incidents and calling for urgent government discussions with Bangladeshi authorities to ensure protection, law and order, and freedom of religion for minority communities.
Indian American Congressman Suhash Subramanyam, first from the East Coast, took his oath of office on the Bhagavad Gita, becoming the only lawmaker from the community to do so this year. His mother witnessed this historic moment, which signifies the expanding representation of Hindu faith in the US Congress.
An Indian-origin Catholic priest, Fr. Arul Carasala, was shot and killed in Seneca, Kansas. Archbishop Joseph Naumann expressed sadness over this senseless violence, highlighting Carasala’s two-decade-long service. Gary L Hermesch has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder. The community is urged to pray for Carasala, his family, his parish, and the perpetrator.
66 QuestBridge scholars are set to join Yale University’s Class of 2029. The QuestBridge Scholarship helps low-income, high-achieving students by allowing them to rank colleges and match with participating institutions like Yale, MIT, and Princeton. With 7,288 finalists this year, recipients receive full four-year scholarships. The application process includes financial and academic eligibility checks and ranking submissions.
Non-resident Uttarakhandis have selected villages under the 'Adopt a Village' programme and provided development plans to the state government. The initiative aims for holistic village development through the expertise, experience, and financial support of Uttarakhandis abroad, focusing on areas like education, skill training, and local economic development.