The NRI Daily — Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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TITLE: The NRI Daily — Tuesday, August 18, 2026 On this episode: Zohran Mamdani makes history as New York City's first Indian American mayor, marking a watershed moment for the community at the iconic India Day Parade. We also cover a 25,000-person India Day celebration in San Jose, a viral goodbye video sparking urgent conversations about brain drain and belonging, alarming spikes in immigration arrests targeting Asian Americans, and a hate crime charge in Toronto. New episode every morning at 6 AM ET. For more details or to sponsor an episode, contact us at thenridaily.org

Stories in this episode

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Zohran Mamdani attends India Day Parade as New York City’s first Indian American Mayor - The American Bazaar

"Indian diaspora America" - Google NewsCommunity

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Indian-origin entrepreneur recounts fight to become US citizen, says America almost deported him - connectedtoindia.com

""of Indian origin" America" - Google NewsSports

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ICE arrests of Asian Americans in California increased by more than 1,000%

South Asian DiasporaDesi Social

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Moving back to India? What NRIs need to know about US tax obligations - The Economic Times

"NRI United States" - Google NewsCommunity

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Skyler Sampson Charged with Hate Crime After Confrontation with South Asian Man in Toronto, Canada

South Asian DiasporaCrime

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India’s 80th Independence Day: Indian Americans Set Guinness Record in New York - indianeagle.com

"Indian American" - Google NewsCommunity

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More than 25,000 gather in San Jose for AIA SWADES 2026 India Day Celebration - The American Bazaar

"Indian American" - Google NewsCommunity

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'Don't Go': American Neighbour Cries As Indian Man Leaves US, Goes Viral | Firstpost America - Firstpost

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

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Papon Mesmerises Delhi With 2.5-Hour Concert, Remembers Irrfan Khan And Pays Tribute To Lata Mangeshkar, Ba - News18

"bollywood USA OR concert OR tour OR award" - Google NewsAchievement

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This Toronto student can talk physiology, solve advanced math and read for hours. He’s also just 5 years old.

South Asian DiasporaDesi Social