February 19, 2026

immigrant

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‘You immigrant of Korean descent’: US professor defends Indian-American visibility, shuts down content creator’s Texas becoming ‘New Delhi’ rant in viral tweet

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Is Texas Becoming ‘New Delhi’? Social Media Fight Erupts Over Indian Presence A seemingly off-hand social media exchange this week has drawn attention and criticism for highlighting deep tensions around immigration, demographic change and cultural identity in the United States. Academic and commentator Wilfred Reilly retweeted a post asserting “Texas is 1% Indian,” responding to…

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Indian tech immigrant says Germany is ‘not the place for ambitious people’: ‘Most companies still prefer…’

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An Indian tech immigrant living in Germany started a debate online after saying the European country is not suited for ambitious people seeking rapid career growth. The comments came as Germany struggles with a severe shortage of skilled workers across multiple sectors.Posting on X, the user, who goes by the name mayukh_panja, said young Indians…

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Nicki Minaj’s 2018 Facebook post admitting she is an ‘illegal immigrant’ resurfaces amid support for Donald Trump |

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Nicki Minaj‘s post from 2018 has been making waves on social media amid her recent political stance. The rapper, who has drawn attention for her citizenship status over the years, mentioned about eight years ago, that she, like many others in the US, was an ‘illegal immigrant’. In the 2018 post, screenshots of which are…

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Zohran Mamdani makes history, taking oath on Quran as NYC’s first Indian-African-Muslim immigrant mayor

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TOI correspondent from Washington: At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Day 2026, New York turned a page in its long, turbulent chronicle. In a decommissioned subway station beneath the city it once ferried to power and possibility, Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office on the Quran, becoming the 112th mayor of the…

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US compliance alert: New York warned of $73M fund loss; federal audit flags improper immigrant commercial licences

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The US Transportation Department has warned New York that it could lose $73 million in federal highway funds after an audit found thousands of immigrant commercial driver’s licences (CDLs) were allegedly issued without proper verification, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Friday, AP report.Duffy said federal investigators reviewed 200 non-domiciled commercial licences and found more…

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‘Kill all’ for ‘martyrdom’: How Pakistani immigrant allegedly planned to attack US University of Delaware police campus – details

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Source: New Castle County Police A Pakistan-origin man studying at the University of Delaware was arrested after police discovered a large collection of guns, ammunition and body armour, along with a manifesto that allegedly described plans to “kill all” and seek “martyrdom” in a mass shooting on the University campus, The New York Post reported.Police…

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Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal on why Indians excel globally: ‘Immigrant trauma meets…’

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Shark Tank India judge and Shaddi.com founder Anupam Mittal has shared his perspective on why Indians are rising to global leadership positions. In a post shared on professional networking platform LinkedIn, Mittal attributed this growth to a unique mix of psychological and cultural factors. Mittal also pointed out some of the recent examples of Indian-origin…

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Rising H-1B visa fees threaten foreign doctors in US, Harvard scholar says; immigrant physicians vital to American healthcare

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Foreign-trained physicians, who make up nearly one quarter of the United States’ medical workforce, could be forced to leave underserved communities due to skyrocketing H-1B visa fees, a historian of science has warned.Before, the hospitals had to pay approximately $5,000 to sponsor a physician’s visa to work in the United States. Now, they’d have to…

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Immigrant crackdown: UK govt set to overhaul asylum system – what’s changing

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The UK government is preparing to launch one of the most extensive overhauls of asylum rules in decades, with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set to announce a sweeping package of changes in the Commons on Monday. Modelled closely on Denmark’s hardline system, the proposals aim to reduce irregular arrivals, curb small boat crossings and prevent…

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‘Immigrant could become public charge’: Getting US visa could soon be harder for many – Who’s affected?

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AI Image used for representative purposes A new directive from the Trump administration could make it harder for foreigners with certain health conditions to obtain visas to live in the United States. The State Department has instructed consular officers worldwide to weigh applicants’ medical histories and their ability to afford treatment when deciding visa eligibility…

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