Namaste, global Indians! NRI Globe is your ghar ka connection to the world—whether you’re in New Jersey, Nairobi, or New South Wales. We bring you the week’s biggest stories with a desi lens: how Trump’s tariffs hit H-1B wallets, why Brazil’s Amazon fires raise your grocery bill, and which OTT drops you can stream with subtitles this weekend. From visa alerts to Videsh updates, we’ve got you covered. No jargon. No jet lag. Just desh ki khabar, NRI style.

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DESH SE DOOR: Global News That Hits Home

UNITED STATES

Federal Shutdown: SNAP Cuts = Empty Plates for 2 Million Indian-American Families Week 4 of the U.S. government shutdown. SNAP benefits suspended for November—40 million Americans affected, including 500,000+ Indian-American households in California, Texas, and New Jersey.

NRI Alert: Food banks in Edison (NJ) and Sunnyvale (CA) report 300% demand. Local gurudwaras stepping in with langar on wheels.

H-1B Visa Freeze: Trump’s “America First” Plan President Trump proposes capping H-1B visas at 65,000/year (down from 85,000). Indian IT firms like Infosys, TCS hit hard.

Your Move: Start EB-5 investment visa applications now—processing time up to 36 months.

California Wildfires: 20,000 NRIs Evacuated Sierra Blaze burns 250,000 acres. Fremont, Cupertino, and Irvine under evacuation.

Insurance Tip: Check if your homeowner’s policy covers wildfire smoke damage—most don’t.

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INDIA

Digital India 2.0: 500 Million Rural Users Online – Jobs for NRIs? PM Singh’s $100B internet push creates 10 lakh remote tech jobs. U.S.-based NRIs can apply via Upwork India or TCS iON.

Salary Range: ₹15-25 lakh/year for senior devs.

Kashmir Clashes: 12 Soldiers Killed Artillery fire across LoC. BrahMos missiles deployed.

Travel Alert: Avoid J&K till November 15. IndiGo cancels 40 flights.

Diwali Blockbusters Still Ruling OTT Eternal Flames grosses $50M. SRK’s cameo breaks TikTok.

NRI Watch: Available on Netflix with Hindi audio + English subs.

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BRAZIL

COP30 in Belém: Amazon Fund = NRI Investment Opportunity Lula wants $300B to save rainforests. Indian NRIs can invest via carbon credits—returns up to 12% annually.

How? Platforms like Groww Global now offer Amazon Bonds.

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CHINA

Trump-Xi Deal: Fentanyl Labs Shut, But H-1B Pain Continues China closes 200+ labs. Trump cuts tariffs on iPhones but keeps 25% on steel.

NRI Impact: Apple layoffs in Bengaluru R&D—500 desi engineers affected.

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UK

Scotland Independence Poll: 55% Yes If Scotland exits, UK-India trade deal delayed till 2027.

NRI Students: Tier 4 visa fees may rise 20%.

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WEEKEND OTT: Desi-Friendly Streaming (Nov 8-9)

NETFLIX

Stranger Things Season 5 – All Episodes, Nov 8 Final season. Hindi dubbed + English subs.

NRI Pick: Watch with chai & samosas—perfect for NRI nostalgia.

Delhi Crime Season 3 – Nov 13 Early Access Shefali Shah as DCP Vartika. Hindi audio.

Runtime: 6 eps | Rating: TV-MA

Mirai – Nov 7, Telugu with Subs Teja Sajja vs. demons. Telugu audio + English/Hindi subs.

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DISNEY+ HOTSTAR (via VPN)

The Fantastic Four: First Steps – Digital, Nov 8 Hindi dubbed. Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards.

Family Watch: Kids love the desi dub.

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PRIME VIDEO

Maxton Hall Season 2 – Nov 7 German romance. Hindi subs.

NRI Teens: Obsessed already.

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SONYLIV (U.S. Access via Sling)

Maharani Season 4 – Nov 7 Huma Qureshi as Bihar CM. Hindi audio.

Runtime: 8 eps | Rating: TV-14

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ZEE5 (Global)

Kill – Nov 7, Tamil Action Train-set thriller. Tamil + English subs.

NRI Pick: Better than John Wick.

Kiss – Nov 7, Tamil Rom-Com Kavin’s charm. Tamil + Hindi subs.

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NRI QUICK TIPS

• Flight Deal: Delhi–NYC round-trip $650 (Qatar Airways, Nov 18-25)
• Tax Hack: Claim foreign tax credit on U.S. income from Indian FDs
• Remittance: Use Wise—₹1 = $0.012 (best rate this week)

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FINAL WORD

Desh door hai, par dil toh ab bhi wahan hai. Stay connected. Stay streaming.

NRI Globe: Ghar Se Door, Dil Se Karib.

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