The 12th edition of the World Tamils Economic Conference, held at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Maryland, near Washington, D.C., U.S., began on October 3 and concluded successfully on October 5

“Stricter U.S. immigration policies are reshaping Indian marriage choices, with families now prioritizing visa security over NRI status amid growing uncertainty and H-1B reforms.”

“Staffing shortages during the government shutdown forced Burbank Airport pilots to follow tower-less protocols, causing significant delays and highlighting nationwide air travel disruptions.”

At 15, Indian American entrepreneur started working at chain restaurant Friendly’s —22 years later, he bought the company

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to halt orders requiring Google to open Android to rival app stores and allow alternative payment options amid Epic Games lawsuit.

Elon Musk appoints former Morgan Stanley banker Anthony Armstrong as CFO of xAI and X, steering financial stability amid mergers, controversies, and AI-driven expansion.

President Donald Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807 reignites debate over federal authority, military deployment on U.S. soil, and states’ rights.

Indian American Virginia Democratic lieutenant governor candidate rolls out first ad of general election

Indian Institute of Science graduate Prabhakar’s research focuses on trust in AI-enabled autonomous, cyber-physical and robotic systems

OpenAI announced major partnerships with Spotify, Zillow, and Mattel while unveiling new tools to expand ChatGPT into a powerful enterprise-focused platform.

Indian American leader Vivek Ramaswamy reignites debate on H-1B visas, calling for merit-based reform while emphasizing cultural and educational challenges in America’s tech talent gap.

OpenAI partners with AMD in a landmark deal to deploy six gigawatts of AI chips, marking a major expansion in global AI compute capacity.

Economist Mark Zandi warns the U.S. economy is on the brink of recession, with 22 states already struggling amid job losses, slowing growth, and policy-driven strain.

Trilogy Metals surged over 200% after the White House announced a $35.6 million investment, marking a major shift in U.S. critical minerals strategy and policy.

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected SAP’s appeal, allowing Teradata to proceed with its antitrust lawsuit accusing the software giant of unlawfully tying its products.

U.S. technology companies are delaying their decisions to lease large data centers in India, jittery from the recent souring of trade ties between New Delhi and Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump’s proposed cap on international students could reshape U.S. higher education, impacting university finances, global enrollment trends, and America’s standing as an education hub.

Qualtrics is set to acquire healthcare survey firm Press Ganey Forsta in a $6.75 billion deal, combining AI analytics with deep healthcare data networks.

Tariffs imposed under the Trump administration have fueled inflation, driving up prices across essential goods like seafood, pasta, footwear, electronics, and automobiles, straining American consumers.

Silicon Valley’s new wave of defense tech “neoprimes” like Anduril and Shield AI are transforming U.S. national security with AI-driven, dual-use innovations and agile operations.

Jeff Bezos calls artificial intelligence an “industrial bubble,” noting that while hype fuels overvaluation, AI’s real innovations will ultimately transform industries and benefit society.

The U.S. faces a partial government shutdown as political deadlock over healthcare and spending forces federal furloughs, economic uncertainty, and threats of mass layoffs.

OpenAI’s new invite-only iOS app, Sora, lets users create short videos from text prompts but experts warn it could spark major copyright disputes.

Shell U.S. President Colette Hirstius warns that regulatory uncertainty and political shifts under the Trump administration threaten investment in America’s offshore wind and energy sectors.

Firefly Aerospace to acquire defense analytics firm SciTec for $855 million, expanding into national security with advanced missile-tracking, surveillance, and defense analytics capabilities.