The NRI Daily — Sunday, May 17, 2026

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TITLE: The NRI Daily — Sunday, May 17, 2026 On today's episode: an Indian-American business owner makes history as the first Indian-origin elected official in Texas; Dr. Shikhar Mehrotra receives a prestigious Impact Award for his contributions to oncology; and a Houston Indian grocery store faces a health department investigation following viral social media allegations. We also cover Indian-American activist Steven Olikara's Senate exploration and a California doctor's Congressional probe over birth tourism allegations. New episode every morning at 6 AM ET.

Stories in this episode

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Came to US with $950: Indian-origin gas station owner becomes first Indian-American elected to this Texas - The Times of India

"Indian American" - Google NewsCommunity

2

Indian American Steven Olikara announces his US Senate Exploratory Committee for 2022 - The Indian Panorama

""of Indian origin" America" - Google NewsCommunity

3

Indian American oncologist Shikhar Mehrotra wins Medical University of South Carolina’s Impact award - The Indian Panorama

"Indian American famous OR viral OR arrested OR wins" - Google NewsAchievement

4

Indian-origin California doctor faces US Congress probe over ‘birth tourism’ business - The Economic Times

"NRI United States" - Google NewsCommunity

5

US citizen of Indian origin arrested in Chennai for illegal voting in Tamil Nadu polls - The Indian EYE

"Indian diaspora America" - Google NewsCommunity

6

Major gold haul at Delhi’s IGI Airport: Indian origin American national arrested with 3.5 kg of smuggled bars - Mint

""of Indian origin" America" - Google NewsCrime

7

Hindu American Foundation Calls for Unity Without Admitting Culpability in Polarizing Indian American Community - American Kahani

"Indian American" - Google NewsCommunity

8

Scam calls claiming to be from the “Consulate General” of India in New York

Non-Resident IndianCommunity

9

Indian grocery store in Houston under fire after viral food safety allegations - The American Bazaar

"Indian American famous OR viral OR arrested OR wins" - Google NewsViral

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Does India Have Elections?: NRI Shares Shocking Dinner Conversation With Colleague in US - Asianet Newsable

"NRI United States" - Google NewsCommunity