Top 20 Diaspora News Stories — Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Here is a current Indian diaspora/NRI-focused roundup for September 30, covering immigration, students, community affairs, business, culture and notable developments involving Indians and people of Indian origin overseas.
- Indian Diaspora Population Reaches 37.3 Million, Up Sharply Since 2012
India’s overseas population has expanded substantially, with new estimates putting the global Indian diaspora at about 37.3 million in 2026, compared with roughly 16.2 million in 2012. - US Reports Sharp Rise in Anti-South Asian Hate, Indians Among Key Targets
A new report from the Center for the Study of Organized Hate says anti-South Asian hate in the US has increased significantly, with Indian-Americans frequently targeted in online abuse linked to immigration and H-1B visas. - Indian-American Lawmakers Push H-1B Visa Overhaul
Indian-American members of Congress are backing legislation that would expand domestic visa-renewal options for several categories of foreign workers, including H-1B holders. - H-1B Lottery Rules Set for Major Change From October 1
Indians working in the US are closely watching changes to the H-1B selection process, with salary levels expected to play a greater role in determining entries. - US EB-5 Fees Set to More Than Double for Immigrant Investors
New US rules will significantly increase EB-5 application fees from November 30, a development being closely followed by Indian investors seeking permanent residency. - Indian H-1B Workers Explore EB-5 Route Amid Green Card Backlogs
Some Indian professionals on H-1B visas are increasingly examining the EB-5 investor route as they face employment uncertainty and lengthy waits in the employment-based Green Card system. - Indian Student Life in Australia Faces Rising Cost and Visa Pressures
Indian students in Australia are reporting difficulties caused by high rents, competitive part-time employment and tighter migration pathways, making the traditional study-to-work route more challenging. - Indian-Born Population Becomes Australia’s Largest Overseas-Born Group
Indians have overtaken people born in England as Australia’s largest overseas-born population group, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data cited by The Indian Express. - Canada Names Punjab-Origin Angad Singh Dhillon as UAE Ambassador
Canada has appointed Chandigarh-born, Punjab-origin diplomat Angad Singh Dhillon as its ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, highlighting another prominent Indian-origin figure in international diplomacy. - Indian Consulate in Dubai Seeks Young Expats for Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
The Indian Consulate in Dubai has invited young members of the UAE’s Indian community to participate in the upcoming Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas programme in Kolkata. - Delhi Assembly Speaker Meets Indian Community in Peru
During a visit to Peru, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta interacted with the Indian community in Lima and discussed opportunities for stronger commercial, cultural and institutional ties. - Prasar Bharati Plans Global WAVES OTT Expansion for Indian Diaspora
Prasar Bharati is seeking international telecom partners to expand and monetize its WAVES OTT platform, with overseas Indian audiences identified as an important target market. - Indian-American Communities Prepare for Major Diwali and Cultural Events
Community organizations across the US are preparing for upcoming celebrations, including a Diwali LED truck tour in New Jersey and major cultural programmes around Mahalaya and Durga Puja in New York. - Arizona Declares October Hindu Heritage Month
Arizona has proclaimed October as Hindu Heritage Month, adding to a growing series of community and cultural recognition initiatives involving Hindu-American organizations. - US Sikh Community Remembers Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal
Harris County has honoured the late Sikh-American Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal amid renewed discussion surrounding representation and treatment of Sikh Americans. - FBI Adds Goldy Brar to Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List
The FBI has placed Satinderjeet Singh, known as Goldy Brar, on its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list and announced a $1 million reward for information leading to his capture. - Sikh Diaspora Outreach Gains Attention Ahead of Punjab Politics
The Waris Punjab De organisation is seeking to expand its international network and engage Sikh communities in countries including Canada, the UK, France and Kuwait ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. - US Immigration Enforcement Remains Major Concern for Indian Community
Recent US immigration developments—including H-1B enforcement, visa-fraud investigations, Green Card procedures and changing student-visa rules—continue to affect large numbers of Indians living, studying and working in America. - Indian Banks Court NRI Dollar Deposits as RBI Incentive Window Closes
September 30 marks the end of the RBI’s special window supporting foreign-currency deposits from NRIs, with Indian banks seeking to attract additional dollar funds from overseas Indians. - Indian Diaspora Organizations Step Up Community and Youth Initiatives in US
Indian-American groups are continuing activities ranging from scholarships and youth programmes to cultural festivals and leadership initiatives, reflecting the expanding institutional footprint of the community in the United States.
Key themes today: US immigration and H-1B policy, Indian students abroad, the growing Indian-origin population in Australia, Sikh and Hindu community developments, NRI investment in India, and cultural engagement across the global Indian diaspora.
