Emotional Appeal by Husband of Murdered Prabha in Australia March 12, 2015 13:58
Five days after the inhumane murder of Indian woman in Parramatta park in a suburb of Sydney, her husband spoke to media for conveying his emotional voice to the killer and to all. During the press meet her brother first spoke to the media, he said, “I have lost my much loved sister, the pain that I felt since my sister’s death has been unimaginable… my sister was a loving wife, mother, daughter and a sibling. She was loved by many, and we do not want any other family to go through the pain we are going through..i appeal to anyone who has any information to contact police please detectives catch who have killed my sister..Finally say this to the person who did this, you have taken my sister’s life please step forward get help and get your life back” Her Husband Arun Kumar said, “I’m husband just lost his wife, and a father of young girl who has lost her mother.. I cannot describe to you the pain I feel..My wife was a most caring and dutiful soul ... I know that we can't bring her back but I want whoever killed my gorgeous wife to be brought to justice…if you have any information that can help police, please, please contact Crime Stoppers." You can see the video here from ABC Channel. Detective Superintendent Michael Willing, the NSW Homicide Squad Commander, who was present at the press conference, said race was not considered a motive in the attack and that there was no evidence that Prabha was either sexually assaulted or robbed. Prabha’s murder in Australia, is raising new doubts on the safety for women, racism, and protection for foreigners in the country. However, the investigation has to find out the reasons for the Indian national Murder during her return to home from office. -Kannamsai
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Parliament Passes Bill to Merge PIO and OCI March 05, 2015 16:11
The Parliament of India on Wednesday passed a bill to merge the Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) criteria. The amendment to the Citizenship Act, brought as an ordinance in January, the same becomes a law after both the houses passes and President approves. On Monday the Lok Sabha passed the bill and on Wednesday Rajya Sabha passed the same by a voice vote. According to Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, the ordinance was necessitated to honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi's committment in the US and Australia to merge PIO and OCI cards before January 9, the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's return to India from South Africa. Merging of the PIO and OCI will benefit the persons of Indian Origin for coming and staying in India for longer period and it will also facilitate the PIOs to pursue their education, business and unrestricted stay. The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2015 was one of the six bills on which ordinances had been promulgated by the ruling NDA government. -Kannamsai
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NRI from Canada threatens Anna Hazare March 04, 2015 16:21
A Canada based Indian Gagan Vidhu, threatened social activist Anna Hazare. Hazare’s office has lodged a complaint with Thane Police and also informed Maharashtra DGP the facebook posts on February 24 and 25. According to media reports, the Canada-based NRI Gagan Vidhu made a post on Februray 24 afternoon: "Time has come to kill Anna Hazare. I will be next Nathuram Godse soon." On the next day he continued his averse feeling on Anna, he posted "... I am not kidding. I am coming to India soon. I will arrange for gun and shoot this modern ghandi (Gandhi). I hate (Arvind) Kejriwal so much I can do anything to spoil him." He continued with his plan of action, "I have collected all the documents - My friend Neil in New Delhi is working on it. We will expose Kejriwal soon, then I have to play role of Nathuram Godse. I am not joking. I am very serious. I can do anything for my Bharat Mata.", which said his anger on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. The 77 year old Anna Hazare planning to have 1,100-km-long three-month march (padyatra) from Gandhi Ashram in Wardha to Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi to protest the Land Acquisition Act. The schedule is expected to be prepared in a week time, considering the threat posts, police department is finding the clues to study the nature and severity of the posts by Canada based Indian. -Kannamsai
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Easing FDI Norms by Govt for NRIs March 03, 2015 18:36
The government of India is trying to tap the potential of NRI community by easing the investment norms against the conventional FDI norms. Liberalising the FDI norms for NRI investments can boost the capital inflows in defence and railways effectively. The department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP) has sought Cabinet approval for considering NRI non-repatriable funds as domestic investment instead of FDI. The government authorities are planning to ease the sectoral restrictions for NRIs to strengthen the defence, railways, medical devices and insurance. So far NRIs are allowed to invest up to100% in Civil aviation sector against an FDI cap of 74% cap for scheduled air transport service and up to 49% for non-scheduled air carriers. This will ensure promotion in India’s ranking for ease of doing business from 142 of 189 countries; government is aiming to see India in the top 50 countries in upcoming years. The inflows have been increased in past 9 months and the government also opened up railways infrastructure to 100% foreign funding and raised the FDI cap in defence to 49% from 26% earlier. We have to wait and see how the Indian Diaspora responds to the wish and push by the government in recent times. -Kannamsai
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Jaitley’s Budget Energising NRI Investors March 02, 2015 12:28
Right from the change in government, NRIs and Foreign Investors were given higher importance in the investment sector. After resolving the issue of PIO cards, the government has provided sufficient room for the Indian Diaspora to invest in industries, and other manufacturing sectors. The Union budget for the fiscal year 2015-2016, prominently encouraging the foreign investors, especially Indians from abroad. The ease in taxation, stress on implementing the GST, reduction in corporate tax, lowered taxation for the products manufactured locally (in India) are very positive for bringing huge capital from NRIs. As per the budget notes the restrictions in investing by NRIs in real estate, industries were limited and providing higher room from the government. The government’s target of achieving double digit growth can be realized in few years if the norms of starting ventures are eased further. -Kannamsai
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Work Permit to Spouses of US H-1B Visa Holders February 25, 2015 11:10
A good news from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), that they will begin accepting applications from the spouses of H-1B visa holders from May 26th. The decision will benefit thousands of qualified and talented professional Indian spouses who were denied to work earlier. Due to the restrictions prescribed under existing laws, they were unable to work for any organization in US. Once the spouse got approval for his or her 'Form I-765' by the USCIS, H-4 dependent spouse will receive an Employment Authorization Card. The Employment Authorization Card holder can start working in US thereafter. According to the USCIS estimates, the eligible spouses will be around 179,600 in the first year and 55,000 annually in subsequent years. H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B visa holders who are seeking employment-based lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, can feel better with permitted work and earnings. The USCIS, in a statement, said the Department of Homeland Security is extending the eligibility for employment authorization (EAD) to certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B non-immigrants who are seeking employment based Permanent Residency. The individuals can avail the facility if they can satisfy at least one of the stipulated three conditions. The conditions include that the principal H1B worker has an approved 'I-140' or is currently on an extended H1B status beyond the 6-year limitation based upon an I-140 petition application pending for at least 365 days (one calendar year). The decision by the authorities is being welcome by the associations of India in US, and South Asian communities for providing the work permit facility. -Kannamsai
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Obama Appoints PIO DJ Patil first US Chief Data Scientist February 19, 2015 14:49
The White House has named Indian origin DJ Patil for the post of Chief Data Scientist and Deputy Chief Technology Officer for Data Policy, the post created for the first time. “Patil joins the White House following an incredible career as a data scientist - a term he helped coin - in the public and private sectors, and in academia,” The White House said in a statement. He had vast experience in several IT giants including LinkedIn, Greylock Partners, Skype, PayPal, eBay and RelateIQ. Patil’s role includes maintaining supremacy of US’ technology and innovation, on the Administration’s Precision Medicine Initiative for providing clinicians new tools, knowledge, and therapies with the help of advanced data and health care services. He will have to work along with various departments including Chief Information Officer and U.S. Digital Service. His work will include data science leadership on the Administration’s momentum on open data and data science. “President Obama has prioritized bringing top technical talent like DJ into the federal government to harness the power of technology and innovation to help government better serve the American people,” Megan Smith said. Patil will work in the Office of Science and Technology Policy, reporting to US Chief Technology Officer Megan Smith. -Kannamsai
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British-Irish Visa Scheme for Indians February 11, 2015 12:22
Indian and Chinese tourists will be able to visit Britain and Ireland on a single visa from today. The scheme was formally launched by British home secretary Theresa May and the Irish minister for justice…
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NRI appreciates courtesy of Bengalore February 04, 2015 18:23
Indian-American Ashok K.Mago appreciated people of Bengalore as he got back his Mac Book Air, which he left (lost) at the security screening in Bengaluru airport. "Once I realized that I had left my Mac Book Air at Bengaluru airport, it was a foregone conclusion that I will never get it back. Surprisingly, I got it," Mago said on his return from India. "People at Bengaluru airport were not only polite, but also ensured that the lost laptop (worth $4,000) indeed went to its real owner," said Mago. He came to India for receiving the Padma Shri from the President in recognition of his contribution towards trade and industry last year. He is founder-chairman of the Greater Dallas Indo American Chamber, which renamed to US-INDIA Chamber of Commerce. While lauding the persons who returned his laptop, Mago said that he left his laptop on December 16 after passing through the security checkpoint at the airport. "I was directed to the lost and found department of the airport," he said, adding that a few days later, he received his lost laptop. He was one among a few Indian-Americans invited for the dinner hosted by President Pranab Mukherjee in honour of US President Barack Obama in New Delhi. After his appreciation, Bengalore people are expecting good work in return of their humbleness. India is expecting huge and better from NRI in empowering the Nation. -Kannamsai
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NRI died of Cardiac Arrest January 02, 2015 12:32
Hasan Abdul Kabir Bagef Chaush (54), an NRI from U.A.E died of Cardiac Arrest on Tuesday night, who is in India for attending his nephew’s marriage scheduled on Wednesday at Gangapur, Aurangabad. He suffered the fatal Cardiac arrest while performing the Sharaa, a traditional dance. After his death his relatives postponed the marriage. According to relatives of Hasan Abdul Kabir Bagef Chaush, he was an official with the oil and petroleum ministry in UAE, after autopsy his body was carried to Mumbai and it shall be flown back to UAE. AW: Kannamsai
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Richard Verma sworn in as US ambassador to India December 20, 2014 10:30
Indian-American Richard Verma sworn in as US diplomat to NEW DELHI, by Secretary of State John Kerry. He is the first Indian-American to be appointed for this High post. Richard Verma was confirmed by the United States Senate a week ago by voice vote. He will replace Nancy Powell, who resigned for this post over Indian officer in US Devyani Khobragade's issue. Verma was chosen for strong Indo-American ties and he’ll be arrived in India before Kerry’s visit in early January and Obama for R-Day ceremony to India. Verma parents migrated to US in early 1960s. Many affirmed his choice as the right step for better relations with India and He will deserve the position. AW: Kannamsai
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Indian American jailed in fraud case December 17, 2014 16:17
Sachin Uppal, 37, An Indian American in Brighton, Michigan sentenced to 64 months imprisonment by a federal court for $3.8-million in a fraudulent investment scheme. U.S. District Judge Nancy G. Edmunds sentenced Uppal, following his August guilty plea to wire fraud charges. Court documents shows that, Uppal maintained the Jefferson Smith Trading Company LLC (“JSTCO”) from July 2007through September 2013. Though Uppal was not a licensed investment advisor, he marketed JSTCO to potential investors and accumulated investor funds, describing it as a “hedge fund.” Uppal introduced himself to the investors as a “day trader,” who commonly use investor funds to buy and sell financial instruments within the same trading day, which can reduce risk to investors.Among the victims of Uppal his family friends were also there. In this type of affinity fraud cheaters oftenly targets members from identifiable groups, such as a religious or ethnic communities or clubs. Uppal was ordered to compensate his victims in the amount of $3,867,187. Uppal simply filled his stomach with the money without conducting any trades at all. When investors asked to close their accounts and withdraw their investment funds, Uppal smoothly suggested them not loose profitable duck. Uppal promised a return of 18 to 20 percent of the total amount per year, with a minimum investment commitment of only 12 months. After accumulating initial investment, Uppal emailed his victims fake “year-to-date investment summaries” to pretend that their accounts were performing continuously and to convey them to invest additional funds. Investors are suggested to approach the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) website (http://www.finra.org) and its Broker Check resource before investing in any firm or to any person. Uppal really betrayed everyone who believed in him including family members and well wishers also. AW: Kannamsai
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