TITLE: The NRI Daily — Monday, August 31, 2026

**The NRI Daily — Monday, August August 31, 2026**

Michigan's Indian-American community fires back at Abdul El-Sayed over attacks on Usha Vance, marking a key moment of political engagement in swing states. The U.S. lifts an immigrant visa pause affecting 75 countries, offering relief to families stuck in the application process. Plus, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas caught living their best lives at a Backstreet Boys concert, a Madison Square Garden rally sparks debate within the Indian-American community, and we check in on some big business moves in tech and motorcycles.

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TITLE: The NRI Daily — Sunday, August 30, 2026

This morning on The NRI Daily: An Indian-American family's survival story reminds us of the power of faith and connection during crisis. We celebrate the West Indian American Day Carnival's return to New York and what it means for our broader South Asian and Caribbean communities. Plus, India's ambitious Rs 62,500 crore smartphone manufacturing push aims to build homegrown brands from design to delivery. And we're following the ongoing rescue efforts in Nepal and Tibet where dozens of Indian-Americans remain unaccounted for after devastating floods. New episode every morning at 6 AM ET. For more details or to sponsor an episode, contact us at thenridaily.org

TITLE: The NRI Daily — Saturday, August 29, 2026

Indian-American voters show strong Democratic momentum heading into the midterms, while grandmaster Pragg makes history as the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour. We'll also look at how NRI deposits are stabilizing India's rupee amid global tensions, and hear what a prominent Indian-American VC has to say about investing in Indian youth. Plus updates on the search for missing Indian-Americans in Nepal's floods and a viral suburban dispute over fallen leaves.

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TITLE: The NRI Daily — Friday, August 28, 2026

**The NRI Daily - Friday, August 28, 2026**

Indian-American families are desperately searching for missing relatives caught in Nepal's catastrophic floods, with rescue operations moving slower than loved ones hoped. In lighter news, performer Abby Govindan's one-woman show "Pushing 30" is earning critical acclaim for its honest look at identity and work in Big Tech. Plus: a Georgia teenager becomes the first Indian-American Miss Teen USA, and we break down two immigration cases raising questions about green card protections and ICE detention.

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TITLE: The NRI Daily — Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Indian student applications to US universities are down 15 percent while H-1B sponsorship costs soar to $103,000, reshaping the Indian-American pathway. We celebrate Juhu Café's opening in New Jersey and Aga's Restaurant's bustling Houston kitchen on Uber Eats. Plus, a viral airport wheelchair video sparks important conversations about representation and assumptions in our community. New episode every morning at 6 AM ET. For more details or to sponsor an episode, contact us at thenridaily.org

TITLE: The NRI Daily — Tuesday, August 25, 2026

**The NRI Daily — Tuesday, August August 25, 2026**

The U.S. proposes a $103,000 fee for H-1B visa processing that could reshape how American companies hire skilled workers from abroad. An Indian man faces charges for orchestrating a $7.5 million fraud scheme targeting elderly New Yorkers. We also cover the tragic death of shop owner Suresh Patel during an armed robbery, celebrate Indian-American medical researchers honored at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and warn against a coordinated review bomb campaign targeting an Indian restaurant in New Jersey.

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TITLE: The NRI Daily — Monday, August 24, 2026

On today's episode: An Indian-American entrepreneur calls for scrapping the H-1B visa program entirely, arguing the system is fundamentally broken. New data shows Indian-Americans are among the most endogamous groups in the country—a demographic shift raising questions about identity and community. A political candidate directly challenges a high-profile figure on what it means to be American, sparking a conversation about immigrant belonging. Plus, an India-US trade deal is nearly finalized, and we dig into whether ABCD accent is actually a thing.

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TITLE: The NRI Daily — Sunday, August 23, 2026

Vice President JD Vance endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for higher office in a significant moment for Indian-American political representation. Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa argues the H-1B visa system needs reform and advocates for startup visas instead. We break down a Minneapolis schools report questioning fifty-four years of Native American education outcomes, and cover major stories from India including a proposed ban on unhealthy foods in school canteens and the arrest of a fugitive accused in a seven-point-five-million-dollar elder fraud scheme.

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TITLE: The NRI Daily — Saturday, August 22, 2026

In today's episode: a flag-raising ceremony in Bayonne, New Jersey celebrates Indian-American civic contributions as the community gains ground in local governance. We examine Pakistan's diplomatic push in Washington and what it means for India-US relations. Congressman Shri Thanedar calls on the Trump administration to halt a new ICE enforcement program. Plus: Indian-Americans expanding political influence in state and local office despite losing two Congressional seats, a violent attack at a Sikh Gurdwara in Edmonton, and Prime Minister Modi's message on India's economic stability.

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TITLE: The NRI Daily — Friday, August 21, 2026

**Friday, August 21, 2026**

When your partner comments on how you eat, is it ignorance or a microaggression? We unpack the difference and why it matters in cross-cultural relationships. Plus: the Harvard dropout who built a 2.5 billion dollar AI health company, and a harder question — does America want Indian talent, or does it want Indians? Then to the India desk for community wins and a Capitol Hill update on representation.

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