94-Year-Old Andhra Woman Gives Up US Citizenship To Return Home A 94-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh’s Bapatla district has regained Indian citizenship after giving up her US nationality, fulfilling her wish to spend her remaining years in her native village. Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma, a native of Chintagumpala village, had moved to the United States with her son after the

A Tragic Shock For Indian Community A deeply tragic incident in South London has shocked the Indian community after an Indian-origin couple and their nine-year-old son died following a fall from a high-rise apartment building. The deceased have been identified in reports as Rakesh Pai, his wife Aditi Paralkar, and their son Sid. The incident took place on May 27, 2026, at a residential tower in the Elephant and Castle area. Family Fell From 36th-F

Hyderabad Man Killed In US Pizza Delivery Shooting A Hyderabad family is seeking justice after 28-year-old Anshul Kuncha was shot dead in North Philadelphia on the night of June 5, 2026, while doing part-time pizza delivery work. Police reportedly rushed him to Temple University Hospital, where he was declared dead shortly after arrival. Hyderabad Family Seeks Justice

After 11 Years: NRI’s H-1B Stress Post Triggers India Return Debate A viral social media post by an NRI about returning to India after more than a decade in the United States has sparked widespread discussion online. The individual, who worked under the H-1B visa system, highlighted ongoing visa stress and financial uncertainty as

The ongoing global conflict is beginning to impact Indian workers across the Gulf region, raising concerns over potential job losses and economic uncertainty. With thousands of Indians employed in Gulf countries, any disruption is likely to directly affect livelihoods and remittance flows back home. In

The US Visa Bulletin for March 2026 has brought encouraging news for Indian applicants in employment-based visa categories, with several segments showing forward movement. However, family-sponsored visa categories remain largely stagnant, offering little relief to those awaiting reunification. According to the latest update, employment-based categorie

Indian nationals living in the United Arab Emirates will soon face stricter requirements when applying for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card or updating existing details. From April 1, 2026, Aadhaar alone will no longer be sufficient for PAN applications, and additional supporting documents will be required. The change is part of revised rules und

The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin has opened registration for its 2026 Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, set to take place from July 2 to 5, 2026, in Tampa. The event is expected to be one of the or

New York City witnessed a key engagement between India and its overseas community as Ambassador Vinay Kwatra interacted with prominent Indian diaspora leaders on April 11, 2026. Hosted by the

More than 52,000 Indians returned from Gulf countries between March 1 and March 7, 2026, signalling a significant movement of people within a short span. The development has drawn attention to evolving migration trends and the changing circumstances of Indian workers in the region. The Gulf continues to be one of the largest overseas destinations for Indian workers and professionals. A return of this scale within a week highlights the impact of shifting economic conditions, job unce

India’s new Income-tax Act, 2025, effective from April 1, 2026, introduces several updates, but for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), many core rules remain unchanged. The framework continues to maintain the fundamental conditions used to determine an individual’s residential status. Under the updated law, an individual is still considered a tax resident if they stay in India for 182 days or more in a financial year, or meet the combined condition of 60 days in the current year and 3

Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) earning rental income from properties in India may need to provide additional details such as their foreign address and Tax Identification Number (TIN), starting April 2026. This requirement comes under updated tax rules aimed at improving compliance in foreign remittances. Under the new framework, when rental income is transferred abroad and exceeds the specified threshold, certain compliance steps must be followed. These include submitting a Chartered A

Legal immigration to the United States has declined significantly in recent years, outpacing the reduction in illegal border crossings, according to a recent analysis. The findings highlight a major shift in immigration patterns, with legal pathways experiencing a sharper slowdown. The analysis suggests that reductions in legal immigration are substantially higher than the drop in illegal entries. A large portion of the overall decline in immigration is now attributed to cuts in legal routes

The Cultural Divide: Traditional Values vs. Modern Lifestyles One of the main challenges NRI parents face in arranging marriages for their children is reconciling the cultural expectations of marriage with the increasingly liberal, Westernized lifestyles of their children. Many NRI children, especially those born or raised abroad, prioritize love and personal choice over the traditional approach of arranged marriages. Parents, who a

When buying property from a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), one of the key aspects that differentiates it from typical real estate transactions is the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) under Section 195 of the Income Tax Act. While Indian residents are subject to a 1% TDS on property transactions above ₹50 lakh, the TDS rate increases significantly for property sales involving an NRI seller. The buyer must deduct TDS at rates starting from 20% and deposit it with the Indian income tax authorities. A