How MAGA backlash, campaign missteps and a Democratic wave contributed to the biotech billionaire’s defeat.
Indian American lawmaker Ash Kalra defeats Himat Singh Bainiwal with 72.3% of the vote, extending his California Assembly career.
Aarti Shah, former Eli Lilly executive and Nvidia director, is in focus as the company investigates CEO Jensen Huang.
Indian American investor Naval Ravikant weighs in on Jensen Huang’s Nvidia exit, saying replacing the longtime founder will not be simple.
Indian American astronaut has logged 608 days in space and completed 62 hours and 6 minutes of spacewalk time.
Indian American researcher will shape the new institute connecting Vanderbilt with the Bay Area’s technology and innovation ecosystem.
The 2026 Warren K. Lewis Award recognizes Ramkrishna’s distinguished contributions to chemical engineering education.
Sundar Pichai tops the 2026 rankings ahead of Satya Nadella, with five technology leaders.
Veteran Indian American technology executive will lead Alaska’s enterprise technology, data, digital, cybersecurity and AI strategy.
Snehasis Ganguly, Mandeep Singh and Anu Gopalakrishnan serve on commission that works to engage Asian Pacific Americans.
Indian American physician Anita Somani wins a third Ohio House term, defeating Republican Kelly Hunter-Kalagidis with 70.79% of the vote.
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Immigration
Startups
Artificial intelligence startup Rox has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round at a $1.3 billion valuation
Sahir Raoof raises $27.5M for Proximal Ventures to back AI startups transforming pharmaceutical services and accelerating drug development.
Lampkey is an AI-powered project management tool that reads documents such as statements of work (SOWs), contracts, change orders, project plans, budgets, schedules, timesheets, and risk logs
American investors exiting Indian startups must navigate share sales, investor agreements and RBI regulations.
Mergers & Acquisitions
SpaceX and Tesla are advancing merger talks, with an announcement possible as early as December. The deal could unite Elon Musk’s AI, EV, robotics and aerospace businesses.
Spacetech
SpaceX’s Starship Flight 15 will attempt to recover both the Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster at its Texas launch site in a major test of rocket reusability.