Abel Tharayil, a 24-year-old from Thrissur, was found dead on a railway track in Stirling, Scotland, on March 12. British Transport Police ruled out foul play. His family, seeking further investigation, has approached authorities, including CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Union minister Suresh Gopi.
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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.
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.
The graduate visa introduced in 2021 has become attractive for Indian students, allowing them to stay in the UK for two to three years post-graduation. The University of Birmingham notes an increase in Indian students, with new courses like sustainability and sports management gaining popularity.
Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has launched an enquiry into Fannie Mae’s mass firing of 700 employees, mostly Indian Americans, over alleged misuse of a corporate grant programme. The workers deny wrongdoing. Subramanyam, backed by Congressmen Krishnamoorthi and Thanedar, has demanded answers from Fannie Mae’s leadership, citing concerns about due process, discrimination, and lack of investigation.
Anand Shah, an Indian-origin councilman from New Jersey, was apprehended along with 39 others for involvement in a large-scale illegal gambling ring. The operation, which included illegal poker games and online sports betting, allegedly amassed over $3 million in illicit profits. Shah faces charges of racketeering, money laundering, and conspiracy, potentially leading to a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.
Nearly 18,000 undocumented Indians in the US face deportation as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) prepares a list ahead of President-elect Trump's term. ICE data reveals thousands of Indians await legal status, with hearings scheduled years later. The US government has labeled India "uncooperative" due to delays in accepting deportees, adding to the complexity.
Thousands of undocumented Indians in the US face lengthy delays for asylum hearings, sometimes waiting until 2027. Detention, deportation threats, and arduous legal processes plague those seeking refuge, while human smugglers advise against claiming political persecution.
Kash Patel, nominated by President Trump, will appear before the US Senate on January 30 for confirmation as the next FBI Director. If confirmed, Patel would be the first Indian American to lead the agency. He shared his family's inspirational immigration story and stressed the importance of hard work and addressing national security, law enforcement, economy, and global diplomacy.