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The United States recorded a sharp decline in student enrollment from India, with the number of active Indian students falling by nearly 50,000 in a year, according to data from Student and Exchange Visitor Information System.

Indian professionals continue to face the longest wait for U.S. employment-based green cards, with nationals born in India accounting for more than 91 percent of approved advanced-degree petitions awaiting visa availability, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) data.

Newcomer Naman Dhir smashed an unbeaten 42 off just 15 balls to guide India to a thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first T20I in Christchurch on Thursday, October 22, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

President Donald Trump has said Washington and New Delhi are close to reaching a trade deal, adding that the agreement would be different from previous pacts.

An Indian folk art practiced for generations has found a place in the U.S. postal system, with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) unveiling a Diwali stamp featuring a rangoli design by Houston-based artist Sangita Bhutada.