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01/18/2025

A Missouri man who crashed a rental truck into barriers protecting the White House was sentenced Thursday to eight years in prison for an attack that prosecutors said was inspired by his fascination with N@ z1 ideology, court records show.

Sai Varsh*th Kandula, then 19, nearly struck two people standing next to a park bench when he steered a U-Haul box truck onto a sidewalk and toward metal bollards that prevent vehicles from entering Lafayette Square, which is located north of the White House. He retrieved a N@ z1 flag from a backpack after the May 22, 2023, crash, which didn’t injure anybody.

Kandula wanted to “attack and destroy” the U.S. government, prosecutors said.

“He wanted to eliminate the democratic process in America and replace the government with a N@ z1 style dictatorship,” they wrote.

U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich also sentenced Kandula to three years of supervised release after his prison term and ordered him to pay nearly $57,000 in restitution, according to court records.

01/12/2025

An image making rounds on Reddit was reportedly taken in a park restroom in San Jose.

01/09/2025

Doctor's License Permanently Revoked, Sentenced to Prison

🔹 Doctor Sentenced: Dr. Harsha Sahni, a Woodbridge-based rheumatologist, faces 27 months in federal prison for illegally harboring two women from India as household servants under exploitative conditions.

🔹 License Revoked: Her medical license has been permanently revoked by the State Board of Medical Examiners.

🔹 Exploitation Details:

Forced one woman to work 7 AM–10 PM for as little as $240/month.

Misrepresented the victim’s status to charities and defrauded organizations.

Denied life-saving medical care for a victim’s brain aneurysm.

🔹 Legal Penalties:

$728,327 in restitution and up to $200,000 for medical bills.

2 years of supervised release following prison.

🔹 Federal Charges: Conspiracy to conceal and harbor undocumented individuals, filing false tax returns, and evading payroll taxes.

🔹 Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin:
“This appalling exploitation has no place in the medical profession. Sahni’s actions violated every standard of care and humanity.”

01/06/2025

Amid the ongoing H-1B visa debate, here's a staggering fact: In 2024, the U.S. Mission to India issued over 1 million nonimmigrant visas, with thousands of H-1B renewals streamlined under a groundbreaking pilot program.

01/03/2025

Senator Bernie Sanders comes out in opposition to H-1B visas, supporting the American worker against Trump and Musk.

12/31/2024

The H1B visa debate is heating up on X/Twitter, and we want to hear your thoughts!

Whether you're an immigrant navigating the system, a student with big dreams, or someone simply following the conversation- Share your opinions, experiences, and feelings about the current discussions. How do you think this affects the immigrant community and the U.S. workforce?

12/27/2024

Immigration Debate Deepens Rift in Trump Coalition Over Skilled Worker Visas

A growing controversy has erupted within President-elect Donald Trump’s inner circle regarding the H-1B visa program, which allows skilled foreign workers to fill specialized roles in the U.S. tech and other industries. The divide pits Trump’s tech-savvy advisers, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, against MAGA loyalists who advocate for stricter immigration policies.

The debate began when Trump appointed Sriram Krishnan, a venture capitalist, to oversee artificial intelligence policy. Krishnan’s previous comments supporting green cards for skilled workers sparked criticism among anti-immigration factions.

Vivek Ramaswamy, in a post on X, criticized what he called a culture that "venerates mediocrity over excellence," suggesting this mentality fuels reliance on foreign tech talent. Elon Musk, also a Trump adviser, defended the use of H-1B visas, likening it to building a winning sports team: "You recruit top talent wherever they are."

These remarks drew sharp criticism from MAGA supporters, including Steve Bannon, who denounced the H-1B program as a "total scam." Conservative commentator Mike Cernovich and others accused Musk and Ramaswamy of undermining American workers.

The tension underscores a broader split within Trump’s coalition, where pro-immigration tech leaders clash with hardliners advocating strict immigration controls. MAGA loyalists, including activist Laura Loomer, have accused Musk of retaliating against critics on his platform, X, by revoking verification and reducing account reach. Musk denied these claims, dismissing Loomer’s comments as attention-seeking.

As the Biden administration prepares to implement new H-1B regulations before leaving office, the dispute highlights the challenges Trump faces in reconciling his campaign’s mixed messages on immigration. While Trump has promised tough enforcement, his tech-focused advisers emphasize the importance of skilled immigrants in maintaining U.S. competitiveness.

12/26/2024

MAGA Divided Over Trump’s Nomination of Sriram Krishnan Amid H-1B Controversy

Donald Trump’s recent nomination of Indian American venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has sparked a major controversy. While Trump 2.0 allies like David Sacks and U.S. Representative Ro Khanna have voiced support for Krishnan, significant segments of the MAGA movement have turned against him, citing concerns over immigration policy.

The controversy, which has been inflamed on social media platform X, largely centers on opposition to H-1B visa extensions and green card reforms. Far-right activist Laura Loomer described the nomination as a challenge to Trump’s “America First” agenda. “Deeply disturbing to see the appointment of Sriram Krishnan as Senior Policy Advisor for AI,” Loomer stated, accusing Krishnan of promoting policies at odds with MAGA values.

Krishnan, a Chennai-born software engineer, has long advocated for lifting the 7% per-country cap on green cards, arguing it disproportionately disadvantages skilled workers from populous countries. In November, he reiterated his stance, calling the backlog for these workers “unfairly punitive.”

MAGA’s opposition highlights a growing rift within the movement, as debates over immigration policy and tech sector representation take center stage in Trump’s second term. Critics like Loomer view Krishnan’s nomination as a betrayal of campaign promises, intensifying the divide among Trump supporters.

12/18/2024

India's official entry, , misses out on the Oscars shortlist for Best International Feature Film.

12/17/2024

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unveiled a sweeping modernization of the H-1B visa program, aiming to streamline applications, enhance employer flexibility, and bolster oversight. Effective January 17, 2025, the rule includes a revised Form I-129 and updates to specialty occupation definitions, benefiting employers and F-1 students transitioning to H-1B status.

Additional reforms enable faster processing for previously approved cases, expand allowances for nonprofits, and strengthen compliance through USCIS inspections. DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas emphasized the rule’s role in driving U.S. economic competitiveness and innovation.

12/16/2024

Zakir Hussain, 73, has died in San Francisco hospital, his family confirms.

12/14/2024

A former OpenAI employee, Suchir Balaji, was recently found dead in his San Francisco apartment, according to the San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. In October, the 26-year-old AI researcher raised concerns about OpenAI breaking copyright law when he was interviewed by The New York Times.

12/10/2024

Donald Trump Nominates Indian-American Harmeet Dhillon for Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights.

12/01/2024

Chicago: A 22-year-old Indian student Nukarapu Sai Teja from Telangana has been shot dead outside a store in Chicago where he worked.

On the day of the incident, Sai Teja had gone to the store where he was working. While at the cash counter, the robbers entered the store and demanded money. After Teja complied and handed over the cash, the suspects reportedly shot him outside the store, according to the victim’s uncle Srujan.

In a statement on the social media platform X, the Consulate General of India in Chicago expressed shock and sorrow over the killing and called for immediate action against the perpetrators, assuring that all possible assistance would be provided to the victim’s family.

11/27/2024

US President-elect Donald Trump picked Stanford academic and US Covid policy critic Jay Bhattacharya as the Director of the National Institutes of Health.

11/21/2024

🚨🚨 Gautam Adani charged by US over alleged $250 million bribe plot.

Here's what US District Court says on Adani Group👇

- Approx b/w 2020 & 2024, over $250 mn in bribes were promised by Group to Indian govt officials for solar energy contracts

- personally met with an Indian govt official to advance the bribery scheme

‘Gautam, Sagar Adani & Vneet Jaain lied about bribery scheme while seeking capital from international investors’

11/16/2024

NEERAJ GOYAT has beaten Whindersson Nunes by Unanimous Decision‼️🥊🇮🇳

11/14/2024

Tulsi Gabbard to be the Director of National Intelligence under Trump Presidency

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