US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has praised the India-US relationship as "multiplicative" rather than just "additive". He noted that the partnership between the two nations has never been stronger. Garcetti made these remarks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit, where India had the largest delegation. He highlighted the success of the Indian-American community, calling them the most successful immigrant group in the US. JSW Steel announced a $140 million investment in Texas at the event, showcasing the growing business ties between the countries. Garcetti's comments underscore the increasing importance of the India-US partnership.

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a rule to increase fees for extending work visas, effective July 8. The move will impact Indian professionals, who are the largest recipients of H-1B visas. The proposal includes a $4,000 fee for H-1B visa extensions and $4,500 for L-1 visa extensions. This aims to fund national security programs. Indians secured 77% of the 320,000 approved H-1B visas in 2022. The hike is expected to affect Indian IT companies that rely on H-1B visas to send software engineers to the US. The proposal is part of the 9/11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee established in 2016.

Virajit Mungale, a British national of Indian origin, drove 18,300 km from London to Thane over 59 days to meet his mother. Traversing 16 countries, his journey was inspired by the Silk Route. Accompanied by his friend Roshan Shresta to Nepal, Mungale handled diverse challenges such as altitude sickness and extreme weather. He drove up to 1,000 km a day, avoiding night travel for safety. After meticulous planning and obtaining permissions, Mungale will return to the UK by flight and ship his SUV back.

Dasari Gopikrishna, a 32-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh, was killed in a shooting at a supermarket in Arkansas, USA. Gopikrishna, who moved to the US eight months ago for a better life, was working at the check-out counter when a gunman opened fire. The incident occurred on Friday at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce. The shooter, 44-year-old Travis Eugene Posey, was arrested and faces capital murder charges. Gopikrishna was taken to a hospital but died from his injuries on Sunday. He is survived by his wife and son.

Mohammed Dilwar Hossain, a 23-year-old Bangladeshi man missing from a Kolkata hotel since last week, was discovered near SSKM Hospital in Rabindra Sadan area. Kolkata Police located him late Saturday due to his neurological disorders. Hossain, who had come to Kolkata for medical treatment, was identified by his father and admitted to SSKM Hospital. Police stated he was found wandering near the hospital after disappearing from Free School Street on Wednesday evening. He is now receiving necessary medical care at the hospital.

Sidhartha Mallya, son of businessman Vijay Mallya, tied the knot with his girlfriend Jasmine in an intimate ceremony in London on Saturday. The couple shared glimpses of their special day on social media, with Sidhartha wearing an emerald green velvet tuxedo and Jasmine donning an all-white gown. The newlyweds announced their union by sharing a photo of their wedding rings, with Jasmine captioning it "forever". The wedding festivities began earlier this week, with Sidhartha sharing a photo with Jasmine and hinting at the upcoming nuptials. The couple's friends and family members also shared congratulatory messages on social media.

Former Cisco CEO John Chambers has predicted that India will surpass the US and China to become the world's largest economy by the end of the century. In an exclusive interview with CNBC-TV18's Shereen Bhan, Chambers highlighted India's potential for transformative growth, projecting it will exceed China's economy by 90% and the US's by 30%, contingent on effective strategy execution. He emphasized the crucial role of a strong US-India partnership in driving this growth. Chambers, also Chairman of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, praised India's recent elections and lauded Prime Minister Modi for fostering innovation and a robust democratic process.

A 32-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh, Dasari Gopikrishna, was killed in a shooting at a grocery store in Arkansas, US. Gopikrishna, a native of Bapatla district, was working at the Mad Butcher store when a gunman opened fire, killing four and injuring nine. He succumbed to his injuries the next day. CCTV footage shows the assailant entering the store, shooting Gopikrishna at the billing counter, and escaping with an item from the shelf. The victim is survived by his wife and son. The incident has left his family in shock and grief. The shooter's motive is yet to be determined.

Today marks the 39th anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 ‘Kanishka’ bombing, a tragic incident that claimed 329 lives. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar paid tribute to the victims, emphasizing the ongoing need to combat terrorism. The flight exploded mid-air on June 23, 1985, en route from Montreal to London, due to a bomb hidden in cargo. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) continue to investigate, calling it Canada’s most extensive domestic terrorism probe. Despite arrests and trials, justice remains elusive for many families affected by one of Canada’s deadliest acts of terrorism.

Indian migrants are paying up to ₹80 lakh for smuggling packages that include charter flights to Central America and overland transfers to the US-Mexico border, reveals a Reuters investigation. Routes originating from India and West Africa circumvent traditional immigration barriers, utilizing charter flights to Nicaragua and multi-stop commercial flights to Central America. The Biden administration, collaborating with regional governments, is tightening measures against smuggling networks and related entities. These efforts come amid escalating concerns over illegal migration patterns, challenging US immigration policies amidst global economic instability.