Category Archive for: ‘NRI News’
Oakland’s Janani Ramachandran Seeks 45-Day Data Center Halt
Oakland City Councilmember Janani Ramachandran has called for a 45-day pause on approvals for new data centers, giving city officials time to examine the facilities’ potential environmental and economic effects. Ramachandran, who represents District 4, wants Oakland to review its existing regulations as the number …
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Indian-Origin Leaders Attend Trump-Xi White House Dinner
Five prominent Indian-origin figures were among the guests at a White House state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping. The gathering brought together senior government officials, business executives, technology leaders and other high-profile personalities during Xi’s visit to the …
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Indian-Origin Executives Earn Spots on TIME’s 2026 List
Several Indian-origin business leaders have been featured in TIME’s 2026 list of executives recognized for their influence across technology, data and digital innovation. The list highlights professionals working in areas ranging from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to retail technology, financial services and enterprise transformation. Among …
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Indian Scientists Among AGU 2026 Award Recipients
Indian scientists Roxy Mathew Koll and Neelima Satyam have been selected among the recipients of the American Geophysical Union’s 2026 awards, recognizing contributions to research, education and innovation across Earth and space sciences. Koll, a climate scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology in …
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GAPIO Backs Maharashtra’s TB-Free Mission
Dr. Sudhir Parikh, President of the Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO), has pledged the organization’s support to Maharashtra’s campaign to eliminate tuberculosis, reinforcing collaboration between Indian American medical professionals and India’s public health system. The commitment was announced during a discussion with …
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Satya Nadella Unveils Microsoft’s MAI AI Vision
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has outlined the company’s long-term artificial intelligence strategy, introducing its MAI AI models as the next step in making advanced AI more efficient, affordable, and widely available. The announcement came shortly after a global Microsoft service disruption affected platforms including Microsoft …
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Mews Names Kirupa Pushparaj as Legal Chief
Hospitality technology company Mews has strengthened its executive leadership team by appointing Kirupa Pushparaj as its new Chief Legal Officer (CLO). Bringing more than 20 years of expertise across engineering, legal affairs, fintech, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and consumer technology, Pushparaj joins the company as it …
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Three Indian-Origin MPs Join UK’s New Front Bench
Three Indian-origin Labour lawmakers have secured prominent front-bench positions following UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s Cabinet reshuffle, marking a notable increase in Indian representation within the British government. The appointments place Kanishka Narayan, Satvir Kaur, and Harpreet Uppal in influential roles as the new administration …
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Ravi Thadhani Named Cedars-Sinai Medical Dean
Indian-origin physician-scientist Dr. Ravi Thadhani has been appointed to one of the most senior leadership positions at Cedars-Sinai, taking on the newly established roles of executive vice president, chief physician executive, and dean of the Medical Faculty. Beginning September 1, Thadhani will guide the institution’s …
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Indian-Origin Dhar Mann Ranks Second Globally
The global creator economy continues to expand rapidly, turning online content creation into a major entertainment and business industry. According to Forbes’ 2026 list of highest-earning digital creators, MrBeast secured the top position with estimated earnings of $300 million, maintaining his dominance in the global …
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