Indian American scientist Darshana Patel wins reelection to California’s Assembly District 76 with 60.2% of the vote.
Year: 2026
Nvidia has hired prominent U.S. law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to lead an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang’s relationship
An e-bike battery explosion destroyed an Oregon home, displaced six residents and killed a family cat.
The Kraft Group is planning a 900MW data center campus in Sutton, Massachusetts, but residents are pushing back against the proposed development.
Rep. Carlos Giménez invites Elon Musk to move Tesla’s headquarters from Texas to Florida after Democrats’ midterm victories.
Qualcomm begins layoffs in India, putting 1,000 jobs at risk as the U.S. chipmaker offers extra pay for early exits.
Artificial intelligence startup Rox has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round at a $1.3 billion valuation
Palantir CEO Alex Karp says he could support Democrats in 2028 despite his company’s growing ties with Trump’s administration.
A Virginia jury convicts Naresh Bhatt of murdering wife Mamta Kafle after he admitted dismembering her body during trial.
Nvidia shares recover despite Baird’s 60% price-target cut and Morgan Stanley dropping the chipmaker from its top picks.
HyperBench, founded by former OpenAI and Anduril engineers, launches AI agents to streamline hardware-software development.
Toyota is reviving Scion with the Kei-01, a tiny 660cc pickup truck to be assembled in Indiana starting in 2027, backed by a $34M investment.
Jensen Huang’s leadership crisis highlights the importance of humility, accountability, and self-awareness in positions of power.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani signs COPA law, giving nonprofits priority to buy distressed and affordable apartment buildings.
Michael Burry sees Nvidia as a potential short-term trade but questions its long-term dominance amid rising AI chip competition.
Sahir Raoof raises $27.5M for Proximal Ventures to back AI startups transforming pharmaceutical services and accelerating drug development.
Kennedy family members challenge Trump’s proposed Washington arch, citing threats to Arlington National Cemetery and historic landmarks.
Guava raises $12.5 million in seed funding led by Acrew Capital to expand its enterprise-focused AI voice agent platform.
OpenAI acquires AI travel startup Odessia and hires founder Francis Davidson to explore the future of AI-powered travel.
IBM ends visa and green card sponsorship for most U.S. consulting roles, forcing foreign workers to relocate or leave by year-end.
K.R. Sridhar, Aparna Shrivastava and Ani Dasgupta recognized for work in clean energy, climate science and sustainability.
Indian American physician recognized for 20 years of medical education and contributions to Kaplan’s medical examination preparation books.
Indian American media executive to lead subscription entertainment company’s next chapter from January 1, 2027.
Indian American professor will lead the Jaggi School of Business established with a $12.5 million gift from Jaggis.
Indian American Jay Chaudhuri defeats David Bankert with 75.1% of the vote, winning another term in North Carolina’s Senate.