https://nri2global.comNRI2Global: immigration, education, health, community, culture and safety news for Indian-origin families in the United States, plus India and world. Clear updates. Official links. Corrections on the record.en-ushttps://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261024-008/N2G-20261024-008Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:32:20 +0000WorldDonald Trump defended a controversial campaign advertisement by Vivek Ramaswamy that features the mother of his Democratic rival Acton, as reported by INDIA New England News, Ommcom News, and AP7AM. Vivek Ramaswamy received backing from Donald Trump regarding the campaign advertisement, as reported by Ommcom News and AP7AM.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261024-007/N2G-20261024-007Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:32:17 +0000ImmigrationThe EB-2 green card priority date for Indian nationals remains at 2013, as reported by INDIA New England News, Social News XYZ, and Telangana Today. The White House is reviewing proposed changes to premium processing rules, as reported by INDIA New England News and Social News XYZ. This status applies to Indian nationals in the EB-2 employment-based category awaiting permanent residency.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261024-006/N2G-20261024-006Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:32:12 +0000CommunityUnion Minister Piyush Goyal interacted with the Indian diaspora in Germany. He urged the community to mentor youth and contribute to the Viksit Bharat 2047 initiative. First reported by Firstpost, Goyal called on the diaspora to help build a $30 trillion Indian economy by 2047. Union Minister Piyush Goyal lauded the community's contribution to 'Karmabhoomi', as reported byhttps://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261024-005/N2G-20261024-005Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:19:04 +0000ImmigrationThe 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump administration can detain immigrants facing deportation without bond hearings, as reported by The Post Millennial and NTD News. The New York Times reported that an appeals court upheld the constitutionality of these detentions. CubaHeadlines reported that a U.S. court upheld detention without bail for longtime immigrants, which affects Cubans with I-220A status. Newsmax, Davis Vanguard, and the California State Portal reported that an appealshttps://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261024-004/N2G-20261024-004Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:19:00 +0000ImmigrationIndian student visa arrivals in the U.S. fell by 39% in August, reaching the lowest level since 2020, as reported by News18 and Moneycontrol. The decline is occurring amid tighter visa checks, first reported by Deccan Herald.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261024-003/N2G-20261024-003Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:18:56 +0000ImmigrationThe Federal Register said in a notice on Oct. 23, 2026, that the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services invite the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on a proposed revision of a currently approved collection of information. The collection concerns the Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records. The Federal Register said the notice is published in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 to https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261024-002/N2G-20261024-002Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:18:46 +0000ImmigrationAir India is introducing restaurant-style fine dining for passengers in Business Class on long-haul routes, first reported by ET TravelWorld. IndianEagle also reported the introduction of restaurant-style dining for Business Class passengers on long-haul flights.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261024-001/N2G-20261024-001Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:26:09 +0000WorldRepublican council candidates Vincent Le Blon, Girish Vazirani, and Mina Abdo are campaigning on affordability, traffic, and transparency in East Brunswick. A video shows a group of people holding a banner that says 'We Stand With ICE, Defending America Starts With Defending The Law'. Voters are questioning whether the candidates support Republican calls for greater cooperation with ICE.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-045/N2G-20261023-045Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:10:46 +0000WorldThe U.S. Supreme Court ruled that New Hampshire can limit the use of student IDs as voter identification for the November 2026 elections. This ruling applies to voters in New Hampshire. The decision permits the state to exclude student IDs from its list of acceptable voter identification. The Federation for American Immigration Reform stated the ruling undermines the concept of U.S. citizenship.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-044/N2G-20261023-044Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:36:46 +0000SafetyA hazardous chemical release of glycidyl methacrylate occurred at the MC Tank Transport terminal in north Toledo, Ohio, around 9:30 p.m. on October 20. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency stated the leak originated from a 5,500-gallon-capacity tank due to a transfer error. About 983 residents within a one-mile radius were ordered to evacuate, while those within three miles were told to shelter indoors, close windows and doors, and shut off ventilation drawing outside air. By 5 p.m. on Octobhttps://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-043/N2G-20261023-043Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:02:50 +0000CultureDelhi Police approved the Diljit Dosanjh concert at JLN Stadium, reversing an earlier denial, as reported by The Indian EYE, NewsX, and Lokmat Times. The police initially denied permission citing security concerns, as reported by Bollywood Bubble and Mashable India. The concert is scheduled for October 30, as reported by NewsX and Bollywood Bubble. The event is now permitted to proceed, as reported by Lokmat Times. This update concerns the status of the Diljit Dosanjh concert scheduled for Octobhttps://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-042/N2G-20261023-042Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:36:52 +0000CommunityAkshita Nallamala, 26, from Khammam, Telangana, died of a heart attack in the Albany area of New York, family members said. The incident occurred on Thursday evening at about 7 p.m. US time. Akshita had moved to the United States about four years earlier to pursue a Master’s degree and was living with her brother, Akshay, in the Albany region. She was the daughter of Nallamalla Anand, president of the import wing of the Khammam traders’ association. Family members are making arrangements to brinhttps://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-041/N2G-20261023-041Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:30:41 +0000CommunityU.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi questioned the FBI regarding a foiled plot to attack a temple in Chicago. He warned that anti-Indian hate is becoming violent, as reported by AP7AM, Lokmat Times, and IANS LIVE. Krishnamoorthi also accused Big Tech companies of profiting from rising anti-Indian hate online, first reported by INDIA New England News and IndiaWest.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-040/N2G-20261023-040Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:25:36 +0000SafetyA 26-year-old software professional from Khammam, Telangana, died after being hit by a car in New Jersey on Saturday. The incident occurred at about 7 a.m. while the woman was walking. She was transported to a nearby hospital where she died from her injuries. Relatives are making arrangements to transport her mortal remains to India for last rites.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-039/N2G-20261023-039Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:19:14 +0000ImmigrationThe U.S. State Department released the November 2026 Visa Bulletin. Indian EB-2 green card applicants saw no progress in this update, as reported by indica News. BAL Immigration Law reported that the Dates for Filing chart shows no movement across EB categories. The Hindustan Times reported selective progress for Indian green card applicants in the November 2026 bulletin.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-038/N2G-20261023-038Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:45:48 +0000HealthA 20-week study published in Frontiers in Nutrition found that adults who consumed 60 grams of almonds daily took about 18 minutes to fall asleep, compared to 26 minutes for a control group. The study involved 175 adults aged 21 to 55 who reported poor sleep quality. Most objectively measured sleep outcomes did not differ significantly between the two groups. Researchers noted that almonds contain magnesium, tryptophan, and melatonin, which may support sleep regulation. The study was funded by thttps://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-037/N2G-20261023-037Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:24:46 +0000WorldThe U.S. government is pressing arms manufacturers to accelerate the production of Patriot missiles as stockpiles are declining rapidly. The government is requiring increased output to meet growing security needs. Production is intensifying at weapons factories to address the supply shortage.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-036/N2G-20261023-036Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:22:02 +0000WorldGlobal Affairs Canada instructed its diplomats in the U.S. to avoid appearing publicly with candidates in the midterm elections. This directive applies to all Canadian diplomatic staff stationed in the U.S. The instruction aims to ensure that diplomats remain neutral in U.S. domestic politics and prohibits them from appearing at election campaign events.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-035/N2G-20261023-035Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:21:57 +0000WorldOfficials announced the Alberta referendum vote count is not complete due to technical and other reasons. The announcement of final results is delayed. Officials stated that it has not been possible to complete the count. The delay has created continued suspense among political parties and the public.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-034/N2G-20261023-034Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:21:53 +0000CommunityToronto Crime Stoppers announced its information portal suffered a cyberattack, affecting about 1.76 lakh submissions. The organization has temporarily suspended receiving information from the public. Technical experts are working to restore the system and increase security.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-033/N2G-20261023-033Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:57:51 +0000IndiaThe Central Government has proposed amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules regarding driving license requirements. The government proposes increasing the passing requirement for the safe-driving tutorial assessment from 60% to 75%. The government proposes a minimum duration of 30 minutes for the safe-driving tutorial. The government proposes separate color codes for driving licenses issued to Indian citizens and foreign nationals. The government proposes including blood group, mobile numhttps://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-032/N2G-20261023-032Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:38:56 +0000SafetyPolice arrested Gurinder Singh Gill in California after burned human remains were identified as a missing woman. The husband initially claimed immigration officials took his wife, but ICE confirmed no enforcement occurred at their home. Authorities found the remains in a forest in El Dorado County. Police arrested Gurinder Singh Gill on October 14 and charged him with murder. He is being held without bail. The investigation revealed ongoing disputes regarding divorce proceedings and child custodhttps://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-031/N2G-20261023-031Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:35:53 +0000HealthProfessor Georgina Long led an international Phase 3 clinical trial for an experimental mRNA-based therapy for melanoma. The trial involved 1,137 patients with high-risk melanoma who had their tumors surgically removed. The therapy, intismeran autogene, combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab reduced the risk of cancer recurrence or death by 42% compared with pembrolizumab alone. The treatment is tailored to the genetic characteristics of an individual patient's tumor to help the immuhttps://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-030/N2G-20261023-030Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:41:12 +0000WorldEarly voting for the Nov. 3 midterm elections has reached 20,286,857 ballots cast, with 11.5 million mail-in and 8.8 million in-person votes. Officials distributed 56,460,649 mail-in ballots. In the Senate, Republicans hold 53 seats and Democrats hold 47, with 35 seats up for election. In the House, Republicans hold 218 seats and Democrats hold 214. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine requested that Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy withdraw a $4 million television advertisement targeting Democrat Amy https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-029/N2G-20261023-029Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:40:08 +0000SafetyRepresentative Raja Krishnamoorthi stated a man stood outside a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, with an AR-15 rifle and 300 rounds of ammunition. Krishnamoorthi stated the potential attack was averted because the suspect's firearm malfunctioned. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi and 104 other members of the U.S. Congress urged the FBI to investigate the Aurora temple incident as a hate crime. Separately, Amy Acton posted criticism of Vivek Ramaswamy regarding biotech experiments that allegedlhttps://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-028/N2G-20261023-028Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:38:26 +0000SafetyA glass bottle was thrown toward Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's convoy as it entered the Mahane Yehuda area in Jerusalem. Shin Bet security guards and police are searching for the suspect. A video shows a night scene with police vehicles, flashing lights, and a crowd behind metal barriers, with individuals shouting in Hebrew.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-027/N2G-20261023-027Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:26:10 +0000ImmigrationThe U.S. Embassy in France issued a travel alert advising Americans in France to avoid demonstrations following recent riots, looting and violent clashes with police. Additional demonstrations are planned for Saturday. Americans attending the NFL game in Paris on Sunday are advised to stay alert and avoid protest areas.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-026/N2G-20261023-026Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:18:46 +0000SafetyA 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Tibet region of China on October 22, killing many.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-025/N2G-20261023-025Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:18:36 +0000HealthThe Jio initial public offering drew Rs 3.73 lakh crore in total demand as the overall subscription crossed 5.5 times, as reported by Moneycontrol. The issue was subscribed 3.1 times on Day 1, with the Qualified Institutional Buyer (QIB) portion booked 9.4 times. The Jio Platforms IPO was fully subscribed by 10:36 am on Day 1. The Paras Healthcare IPO was subscribed 19 percent on Day 2, with retail investors leading the demand. Investors can monitor subscription data for these offerings through https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-024/N2G-20261023-024Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:14:48 +0000ImmigrationSushant Sareen warned that the Indian diaspora could pay a price for the West’s immigration backlash, first reported by The Times of India.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-023/N2G-20261023-023Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:09:37 +0000CultureThe makers of the film Jailer 2 report that the movie earned over ₹549 crore at the worldwide box office during its first week of release. The producers claim this total makes it the highest-grossing Tamil film in its first week. The film stars Rajinikanth in an action-packed role.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-022/N2G-20261023-022Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:33 +0000WorldMarco Rubio stated that an India-U.S. trade agreement is "99% done" and that the countries are "very close" to a deal, as reported by India Weekly. Rubio discussed India-U.S. relations, including trade, H-1B visa rules, Russian oil imports, BrahMos missiles, and ties with Pakistan, as reported by India Today. He also addressed energy cooperation and the Ukraine peace formula during the discussions.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-021/N2G-20261023-021Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:25 +0000WorldDonald Trump requested that Google CEO Sundar Pichai rename the Atlantic Ocean, as first reported by The Daily Jagran, BizzBuzz and Firstpost. Sundar Pichai rejected the request. BizzBuzz reported that Donald Trump stated Pichai dropped the idea of renaming the Atlantic Ocean to American Ocean.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-020/N2G-20261023-020Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:20 +0000WorldExternal Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar stated that progress has been made on an India-US trade deal, but the last mile remains challenging. Donald Trump stated that an India-US trade deal is "pretty close," as first reported by Open Magazine. Discussions between India and the U.S. include trade deal talks, Russian oil imports, the Ukraine peace formula, and summit talks, as reported by India Today. Dr. S. Jaishankar cautioned against calling the deal done, stating, "It's never done till it'https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-019/N2G-20261023-019Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:28:31 +0000WorldLos Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman apologized for her remarks regarding former police chief Daryl Gates, as reported by INDIA New England News, IndiaWest, Social News XYZ and The Hawk. Raman also secured an endorsement from Horvath, as reported by Social News XYZ and The Hawk.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-018/N2G-20261023-018Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:28:40 +0000SafetyPolice allege a 13-year-old boy shot a middle-school teacher using his father's gun, according to Law&Crime. The boy asked officers, "Is he dead?" after the shooting, police report. Police also report the boy apologized after the incident. His twin brother was reportedly present in the classroom when the shooting occurred. For Indian-origin families in the U.S., this incident underscores the need to stay alert to local emergency communications and reunification instructions.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-017/N2G-20261023-017Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:25:30 +0000WorldPresident Donald Trump defended a campaign ad by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy that features the estranged mother of his political opponent, Democrat Amy Acton. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine condemned the ad and called on Ramaswamy to take it down. Trump described the ad as "very powerful" and encouraged Ramaswamy to continue running it. Trump endorsed Ramaswamy for governor in February 2025. Ramaswamy is a supporter of Trump, who appointed him to help lead the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency.https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-016/N2G-20261023-016Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:23:20 +0000WorldFive consumers filed a federal antitrust lawsuit in San Jose, California, to block the reported $110 billion combination of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. The plaintiffs include three current Paramount+ subscribers and two prospective subscribers. The lawsuit seeks to block the merger, require Skydance to divest Paramount, and award triple damages under the Clayton Act. The plaintiffs allege the consolidation could lead to higher subscription prices, fewer viewing choices, and fehttps://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-015/N2G-20261023-015Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:22:26 +0000CultureCollider ranked 10 horror films as "god-tier," with The Exorcist (1973) taking the top spot. The publication places The Shining, Psycho, Jaws, Alien, The Thing, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Halloween, Night of the Living Dead, and Get Out in the remaining positions. Collider highlights how these films turn reassuring environments into sources of danger through themes of vulnerability, helplessness, and distrust. The publication notes that nine of the ten selected films were released between 196https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-014/N2G-20261023-014Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:19:48 +0000HealthJeff and Karina Besen created "Not a Wedding Crasher," a platform where U.S. couples can offer available wedding seats to people they do not know. The platform helps couples fill gaps left by cancellations or meet venue minimums. The platform launched in March 2026 and has more than 20,000 registered accounts; this figure does not mean 20,000 people have attended weddings. Tickets for wedding seats range from $25 to $160. Hosts make the final decision about who attends, and guests must complete https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-013/N2G-20261023-013Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:14:57 +0000HealthCapcom confirmed a data breach of its Capcom ID membership service discovered on October 19, 2026. Unauthorized access exposed 11,774,247 email addresses, along with account creation times, last login times, and last login IP addresses, Capcom reported. For 43 accounts, additional personal details were exposed, including date of birth, gender, country or region, and nickname. Capcom detected that 196 accounts had passwords illegally changed and confirmed it has reset those passwords. The companyhttps://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-012/N2G-20261023-012Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:11:20 +0000WorldJay Leno said in an October 20 interview with the business show TBPN that America has "no middle class anymore." He argued the economy is splitting between premium products for wealthy buyers and low-cost options for others. Pew Research Center data shows 51% of Americans were middle-income in 2023, down from 61% in 1971. Middle-income households received 43% of total household income in 2022, compared with 62% in 1970. Upper-income households’ share of total household income rose from 29% in 19https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-011/N2G-20261023-011Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:10:18 +0000WorldA New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay a $25 billion civil penalty on Oct. 21, 2026. The penalty follows a September jury verdict finding that Facebook misled the public about privacy protections and content policy enforcement. A 2021 lawsuit alleged Facebook misrepresented who could access users' personal information and how it enforced policies addressing misinformation and hate speech, with the Cambridge Analytica data scandal forming part of the case. The jury found more than 43 million violhttps://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-010/N2G-20261023-010Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:08:05 +0000WorldA viral TikTok video shared by shows a mother confronting her 16-year-old daughter after discovering $12,000, Prada shoes, and two phones in the teenager's closet. The mother demanded to know the source of the cash and threatened to call the police. The daughter responded, "I had to do what I had to do." She also stated she has not been attending school "for the longest." The teenager repeatedly objected to her mother searching her closet and demanded her belongings back. The authenticity of thehttps://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-009/N2G-20261023-009Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:05:49 +0000SafetyKaitlyn Hintz, 32, an associate principal at Bonduel Middle/High School in Wisconsin, was arrested on Oct. 19 following allegations of inappropriate contact with a student, as first reported by RadarOnline. The district placed her on leave and referred the matter to law enforcement. Superintendent Joe Dawidzia informed families and staff in a letter that the district took the allegations "extremely seriously" and would cooperate with investigators. The school investigation began after a report whttps://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-008/N2G-20261023-008Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:04:32 +0000WorldPresident Trump repeated a campaign promise at an Oct. 20 rally in Greenville, North Carolina, stating, "Win Congress, get $5,000. Lose, get nothing." The report does not establish that these payments are an approved or funded program. Trump made the statement while supporting Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley in the race for retiring Republican Sen. Thom Tillis’s seat. A Reuters/Ipsos survey recorded Trump’s approval rating at 31%, the lowest during his terms, with 68% of respondents https://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-007/N2G-20261023-007Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:01:48 +0000WorldThe Justice Department asked the Supreme Court on October 21 to lift a temporary court order blocking border-wall construction and related infrastructure in West Texas’s Big Bend Sector. The administration argues that the injunction undermines efforts to stop illegal border crossings and drug smuggling. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Cardone issued a preliminary injunction, ruling that Homeland Security officials exceeded their authority when issuing waivers that allowed construction to proceed. Thttps://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-006/N2G-20261023-006Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:54:56 +0000SafetyPolice in Skillman, New Jersey, arrested a massage therapist at a local business following a second police investigation within seven months. The arrest followed a prior police visit to the same establishment, which is alleged to have offered sexual services. The identities of the arrested person and the specific charges remain unknown. The outcome of either investigation has not been established. Further details are expected to be released by law enforcement. For Indian-origin families in New Jhttps://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-005/N2G-20261023-005Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:52:20 +0000WorldRevel Casino in Atlantic City cost $2.4 billion to build and opened in April 2012 with one 47-story tower and about 1,400 rooms. Morgan Stanley invested $1.25 billion before withdrawing in 2010 when construction was about 60% complete. Developer Kevin DeSanctis raised another $1.15 billion to finish the project. Revel filed for bankruptcy in March 2013 and June 2014, and closed on September 2, 2014. Florida developer Glenn Straub purchased the property for $82 million in April 2015. Straub laterhttps://nri2global.com/news/n2g-20261023-004/N2G-20261023-004Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:48:14 +0000EducationJack Weis, a 30-year-old chemical engineer, has been unable to secure stable employment since earning his PhD from Princeton in 2024, according to The Independent. He graduated summa cum laude from Rice University and his research on ice formation and molecular interactions was cited by the committee announcing the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics. Weis has submitted more than 2,300 job applications for roles ranging from pharmaceutical research and national laboratory fellowships to software enginee