Nri

The AKV (Andhra Kala Vedika) elections in Qatar saw a clean sweep by the panel backed by Gottipati Ramanaih, which secured 73 per cent votes. The highly charged contest among Telugu NRIs is seen as a prelude to the upcoming TKS elections.

For the first time in two decades, the US passport has slipped out of the world’s top 10, ranking 12th with visa-free access to 180 destinations. Singapore continues to lead, while China and South Korea strengthen global mobility rankings

The UK government announces tougher visa rules, including a Secure English Language Test for skilled workers, reduced Graduate Route period for students, higher maintenance and employer charges, and expanded high-skilled visa quotas, to manage immigration and strengthen workforce integration

Lokini Krishna Murthy, a software engineer from Elkaturthy mandal, who fell into a coma in Riyadh following a medical emergency, is being flown back to Hyderabad for treatment. Murthy remains in critical condition and will undergo neurocritical care at Deccan Hospital.

A 23-year-old Texas man was arrested for fatally shooting 28-year-old Indian student Chandrashekar Pole at a Fort Worth gas station. Pole, who recently graduated from the University of North Texas, was working part-time when he was killed.

Two Indian tourists were jailed for five years and one month and sentenced to 12 cane strokes each in Singapore for robbing and assaulting two sex workers in hotels. The men admitted to tying up, slapping, and threatening their victims.

Bathukamma Detroit, Global Telangana Association, Telangana festival USA, Bathukamma Michigan, Dasara celebrations Detroit, Telugu diaspora Michigan, Bathukamma 2025 USA, Detroit Indian community events, Bathukamma flowers tradition, Telangana culture abroad

An Indian national in the US illegally has been arrested for a California truck crash that critically injured a five-year-old girl. This is the second such case in months, with US officials blaming lax licensing rules in California.

Shaik Irfan, a Tanzania-based NRI from Adilabad, was arrested in Mumbai for allegedly posting derogatory social media messages that sparked communal tension in April. He was detained on arrival after a lookout notice and remanded to judicial custody

Seven Buddhist monks, including an Indian, died after a cable-operated rail cart overturned at the Na Uyana Aranya Senasanaya monastery in Sri Lanka. Six others were injured, four critically, in the accident at the renowned meditation retreat.

Telangana NRIs in Saudi Arabia celebrated the first Bathukamma festival in Jeddah with Tangedu flowers, Telangana’s State flower. The Indian Consulate, in collaboration with JTM, organised the event with Telugu women from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh participating enthusiastically

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accepted an invitation to attend HealthFest 2025 at UCSD, USA, as guest of honour and keynote speaker. Organised by TAL Hospitals and Touch-A-Life Foundation, the summit will spotlight global healthcare transformation, with a focus on AI, digital innovation and equitable access.

Canadian police have arrested Khalistani leader Inderjeet Singh Gosal in Ontario on multiple firearms-related charges. Gosal, affiliated with Sikhs for Justice and a key figure in the Khalistan referendum campaign, was charged alongside two others following a Friday arrest

The Telangana diaspora in Gulf countries is gearing up to celebrate Bathukamma with grand events. Dubai leads the festivities, while Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar host celebrations, marking cultural unity and the first-ever public observance in Jeddah.

Mohammed Nizamuddin, a 30-year-old software professional from Telangana, was allegedly shot dead by US police during a domestic dispute. Before his death, he posted about facing racial discrimination and harassment. His family seeks government help to repatriate his body

Nizamuddin (34), a Mahabubnagar native working in California, was allegedly shot dead by police following a quarrel with roommates. His father has appealed to the Union government to repatriate the body.

Kakatiya University VC Prof K Pratap Reddy urged alumni associations to engage in global collaborations. He highlighted achievements of the Pharmacy Department, proposed an Alumni Centre of Excellence, and invited alumni to participate in the Golden Jubilee concluding ceremony in Warangal

The funeral of Indian-origin motel manager Chandra Mouli “Bob” Nagamallaiah, brutally beheaded in Dallas, will be held Saturday. A fundraiser for his family has nearly reached USD 200,000 as the Indian-American community demands justice and stronger action against violent offenders.

Jubilee Hills police booked film producer Shaik Basha and his wife for allegedly cheating an NRI family by refusing to vacate a leased property. Basha claimed a 99-year lease despite the original 2013 agreement requiring him to vacate in 2023.

Twenty-two Telugu citizens stranded in Nepal have returned via Bihar, while 195 more will be airlifted today. The Andhra Pradesh government, with support from India and Nepal, has drawn up a detailed evacuation plan to bring back all 217 stranded citizens

15-year-old Saanvi Bangari, originally from Nizamabad and raised in Dubai, keeps Indian culture alive through stunning Kuchipudi dance performances. She blends tradition with modern expression, performing across India and the UAE, winning hearts and promoting Telugu heritage globally

The Ganesh idol immersion at Dubai’s Sonapur camp underscored the UAE’s ethos of tolerance and inclusivity. For over a decade, Telugu NRI workers have hosted the festival with support from Arab colleagues, drawing thousands across faiths in symbolic celebration.

Former Minister and senior MLA T Harish Rao visited the Ambedkar House in London, paying tribute to Dr B.R. Ambedkar, who once resided there during his student years.

US President Donald Trump hosted top tech leaders, including Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella, at the White House, praising their innovation and investment. Discussions focused on AI, U.S. leadership in technology, and multi-billion-dollar commitments from major tech firms