Five Indian students from Andhra Pradesh were involved in a single-vehicle crash in Leicestershire, England. One passenger died at the scene, while the other three passengers and the driver were hospitalized. The driver, a 27-year-old male, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and later released on bail.
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In a significant event for Indian Americans, six leaders were sworn into the US House of Representatives, marking the largest representation of this community in history. US Congressman Ami Bera, who has served since 2013, noted the growth from being the sole Indian American member to now having six representatives, expressing excitement for further increases in the future.
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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.
Sai Teja Nukarapu, a 22-year-old student from Telangana, was fatally shot by two robbers at a Chicago store where he worked part-time. Despite complying with their demands, he was killed. He had moved to the US in June to pursue an MBA. Efforts are underway to repatriate his body to India.
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