Mumbai — Adani Enterprises disclosed on Tuesday that the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control is conducting a civil investigation into transactions that may have involved Iran or entities under U.S. sanctions. The company emphasized the probe contains no findings of wrongdoing and that it is cooperating voluntarily with the American regulator.
Indiana University Bloomington—Indian American scholar Rahul Shrivastav has been elevated from provost of IU Bloomington to a university-wide role as interim vice president for student success. The distinguished professor in speech and hearing sciences, who is a Mysore University graduate, will now lead efforts to strengthen student success initiatives across the entire Indiana University system.
New Delhi — Aurobindo Pharma Limited experienced significant turbulence as its stock price dropped 8 percent to hit a 3-month low on February 10, 2026, following disappointing Q3 earnings and regulatory setbacks.
Pleasanton, California — Workday co-founder Aneel Bhusri has returned as chief executive officer effective immediately, replacing Carl Eschenbach who stepped down from both the CEO position and board seat. The leadership transition comes as the enterprise software giant navigates a challenging period marked by significant stock declines and intensifying competition in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence sector.
Irving, California — DJ&A, a multidisciplinary consulting firm with a 50-year legacy, has appointed Nikhila Srirangpatna as its new Chief Financial Officer.
Connecticut—Two Indian American men from Glastonbury have been arrested and charged with orchestrating a massive identity theft and online gambling fraud scheme that defrauded FanDuel and other sportsbooks of approximately $3 million.
Washington, D.C.— Florida Republican Congressman Greg Steube introduced sweeping legislation on Monday to completely eliminate the H-1B visa program, which allows American companies to hire foreign professionals in specialized roles. The Ending Exploitative Imported Labor Exemptions Act, or EXILE Act, directly targets a system that has become increasingly controversial amid debates over American worker displacement.
Bengaluru — American chipmaker Qualcomm has successfully completed the tape-out of its cutting-edge 2-nanometer chip design, marking a watershed moment for India's semiconductor ambitions. The breakthrough, achieved through contributions from Qualcomm's engineering centers across Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad, demonstrates India's emergence as a genuine player in advanced semiconductor design rather than just manufacturing.
Massachusetts—An Indian American scientist's meteoric rise through actnano's ranks has culminated in her appointment as Chief Technology Officer, marking a pivotal moment for both her career and the company's vision. Sruti Balasubramanian, who joined the electronics manufacturing firm in 2017 as a core scientist, now leads the company's entire technology strategy and innovation roadmap.
New York and New Delhi — Indian IT giants Infosys and Wipro faced their steepest losses this week after artificial intelligence startup Anthropic unveiled powerful automation tools for legal services. The shock announcement triggered a $1.
Beverly Hills — Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first Indian designer to open a flagship store in Beverly Hills. The grand opening celebration on Wilshire Boulevard marked her 13th store worldwide and represents her most ambitious U.S. expansion since launching her Soho flagship in 2018, attracting celebrities like Mindy Kaling, Poorna Jagannathan, Jay Shetty, and Yvonne Orji.
Washington, D.C.—House Democrats have launched a formal investigation into World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency firm backed by the Trump family, following a $500 million investment from a senior United Arab Emirates intelligence official. Representative Ro Khanna, the ranking Democrat on the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition with China, sent investigative letters on February 5, 2026, demanding answers about potential conflicts of interest and national security implications.
Washington, D.C.— India's leading technology industry body Nasscom held its first major industry engagement with American policymakers on February 4-5, following the India-US trade deal announcement. The Nasscom US CEO Forum brought together prominent Indian tech business leaders and senior U.S. officials at Capitol Hill to chart a strategic tech-led economic partnership aimed at achieving a joint bilateral trade target of $500 billion.
Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar has outlined an ambitious strategy for 2026, positioning the $21 billion IT services firm as the bridge between massive AI infrastructure investments and actual business value that enterprises are still struggling to realize.
New Delhi—Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced Thursday that India and the United States will finalize and sign a joint statement on their first tranche bilateral trade agreement within the next four to five days. This marks a significant milestone in de-escalating a months-long trade dispute that has strained the two nations' economic relationship, bringing both countries closer to a comprehensive trade framework aimed at boosting bilateral commerce to $500 billion by 2030.
San Francisco—Uber has appointed Balaji Krishnamurthy, 41, as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective February 16, 2026. The Indian-origin executive, who joined the company in 2019, replaces Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, who is stepping down after nearly three years.
Washington, D.C.— The Washington Post has announced one of the most sweeping workforce reductions in its nearly 150-year history, laying off roughly one-third of its 800-person newsroom. Among those let go is Ishaan Tharoor, senior international affairs columnist and son of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who had spent nearly 12 years at the publication.
Washington, D.C.— The U.S. Department of Energy has appointed three accomplished Indian-American scientists to its newly formed Office of Science Advisory Committee, a prestigious panel tasked with shaping America's science and technology future. The appointments, announced on February 3, 2026, recognize the growing influence and expertise of Indian-Americans in critical research areas including fusion energy, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence.
New Delhi — After months of intense negotiations, India and the United States finalized a landmark trade deal that slashes American tariffs on Indian exports from 50 percent to just 18 percent, reshaping economic ties between the world's two largest democracies. The breakthrough announcement came on February 3, 2026, following direct communication between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, signaling a dramatic reversal from escalating trade tensions.
San Francisco — Enterprise AI is reshaping how businesses operate, with technology leaders like Tom Andriola championing responsible innovation that balances transformation with trust.
Burlington, Vermont — The University of Vermont has appointed Indian American educationist Vikas Anand as the new dean of its nationally recognized Grossman School of Business, effective July 1, 2026.
San Francisco—Vibhor Kapoor, an Indian American technology leader and IIT alumnus, has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer of NextRoll, the marketing technology company behind the AdRoll platform.
New Delhi — India's Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran has projected that the country's economy could expand to 7.4 percent in the coming fiscal year if the newly announced India-US tariff deal materializes into stronger exports and increased investment. This estimate significantly surpasses the government's earlier forecast of 6.8-7. 2 percent growth, signaling optimistic prospects for Asia's third-largest economy.
New York — Researchers at the City University of New York (CUNY) and Weill Cornell Medicine have successfully developed and validated the first Hindi-language tool for diagnosing Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD), a significant breakthrough for Hindi-speaking communities in the United States.
