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Thursday, February 5, 2026
TopicIndian American

Topic: Indian American

Indian-Americans are leaving Hinduism. We must reimagine faith

We need to give space to American Hindus to challenge, reform, and even get rid of practices that perpetuate harm.

Big wins for Democrats in first US polls since Trump’s return, 3 India-origin Americans in spotlight

Rise of NYC's new mayor Zohran Mamdani, in particular, is seen as a generational & ideological pivot for Democratic Party in post-Trump era.

Shashi Tharoor misunderstands the diaspora—we are not proxies for India in the US

India deserves a stronger voice on the global stage. But, expecting Indian Americans, increasingly under attack from both ends, to continue sacrificing and paying for it is not a sound strategy.

Few shaping policy, one rogue voice making rash remarks, Indian diaspora must speak up—US Rep. Ami Bera

Bera led a Congressional delegation to India this week. He tells ThePrint his Republican colleagues need to raise their voice on Trump’s policy decisions threatening to derail India-US ties.

Houston horror: Employee beheads Indian-origin motel manager in front of wife & kids; murder on CCTV

Killer went on to kick around man's severed head in a parking lot. Victim identified as Chandra Nagamallaiah. Accused Yordanis Cobos-Martinez in custody of Dallas police.

How upper caste Hindus imbibed every privilege of White corporate America

In ‘Hostile Homelands’, South African journalist Azad Essa explores the origins of and connections between Zionism and Hindutva.

Young Indian Americans seek Indianness, religion shapes identity & political perception—Carnegie report

Strong connections to India persist across generations, countering ideas of total assimilation. Indians now make up the second-largest foreign-born immigrant group after Mexicans.

Indian mangoes land in America and become ‘ticking time bombs’

Hello DC folks, I have Alphonso, Kesar & Rasalu—Indian mangoes are entering the US through WhatsApp.

Trump decision on US birthright citizenship could make Indians rethink immigration plans

Indian immigrants have long used jus soli to become US citizens: those on temporary visas raised families while waiting for permanent residence. The order still has to face legal test.

Kash Patel, hardcore loyalist who once vowed to go after Trump’s enemies, nominated to lead FBI

In Trump's 1st term, Patel rose from House staffer to one of the most powerful positions in Pentagon. He remained in Trump’s circle of allies despite latter's defeat in 2020 elections.

On Camera

How much does Trump really know about Iran?

Israel sees Iran as an existential threat. But the US, Turkey & Gulf states fear refugee flows or attacks on oil sites. These countries need a stable end-state for the whole region over more strikes.

Don’t expect big shifts in inflation & growth trends after CPI & GDP base year reset—MoSPI secy Garg

New consumer basket, expanded markets & digital datasets aim to make inflation estimates more representative, says MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg. Henceforth, MoSPI aims to revise base yr every 5 yrs.

HAL out, Indian private firm to make Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft fighter, all eyes on lowest bidder

As per the timeline decided, 5 prototypes of India’s own fifth-generation fighter are set to be rolled out by 2031, with the first by 2028 using the GE 414 engine.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.