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The Presidents’ Alliance, representing over 570 campus leaders, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Department of Homeland Security's mass termination of SEVIS records for international students. The lawsuit argues these terminations lack legal basis and violate due process, impacting students' education, employment, and legal status. The alliance seeks to protect international students' rights and institutions' ability to support them.
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.
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.
The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) has initiated a bone marrow and stem cell registration drive across the US with the National Marrow Donor Program to increase Indian donor registration. AAPI's efforts also support Indian American medical professionals through advocacy, education, and community service, while advocating for legislative reforms to ease residency pathways.
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.
Indian American Avani Modi Sarkar and her brother Viral Modi launched Modi Toys in 2018, aiming to integrate South Asian culture into children's play. Their company produces toys depicting Hindu deities that sing prayers, and they've expanded globally. Modi Toys now also offers accompanying children's books to enhance cultural education.
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.
The ACLU-NH has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Homeland Security on behalf of a Chinese doctoral student at Dartmouth College whose F-1 student status was abruptly terminated without explanation. The lawsuit alleges violation of due process rights, as the student met all requirements for maintaining his status.
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.