Indian-American candidates win runoff races in Texas' city councils
Sanjay Singhal, a retired energy executive and IIT Delhi graduate secured a decisive victory on Saturday over his nearest rival in Sugar Land's District 2.
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News18
2 hours ago
- News18
Indian-Americans win key city council seats in Texas; Sugar Land gets new mayor
Last Updated: Houston Jun 8 (PTI) In a significant political stride for the Indian diaspora in the United States, Sanjay Singhal and Sukh Kaur, both Indian Americans, have won city council runoff elections in Texas, while Carol McCutcheon has been elected as Mayor of Sugar Land, a Houston suburb with a large Indian-origin population. In Sugar Land's District 2, Sanjay Singhal, a retired energy executive and graduate of IIT Delhi, secured a decisive victory over his nearest rival Nasir Hussain. According to unofficial results from Fort Bend County, Singhal received 2,346 votes to Hussain's 777. 'This victory belongs to the residents of District 2," Singhal told supporters. 'I am deeply grateful for the community's support and ready to serve with transparency and dedication." Singhal, who has lived in Sugar Land for over 30 years with his wife, their two sons and daughters-in-law, ran on a platform focused on public safety, infrastructure improvements, and accountable governance. In San Antonio, Sukh Kaur, a Sikh American and education reformer, scored a landslide victory to retain her District 1council seat, defeating challenger Patty Gibbons with 65 per cent of the vote. 'I think we really talked to the community and shared that we want to work," Kaur told media after the results. 'And one of the things that we said is District 1 is about preserving our history while still moving our district forward." Kaur, a nonprofit leader who lives in San Antonio with her husband and two children, has focused her public service on affordable housing, safer neighbourhoods, and improved transit systems. In a closely watched mayoral contest in Sugar Land, Carol McCutcheon defeated William Ferguson to become the city's new mayor, succeeding Joe Zimmerman. McCutcheon secured 6,103 votes, while Ferguson received 5,402, according to unofficial tallies. McCutcheon, a retired reservoir engineer with decades of public service experience, said she entered the race to help guide Sugar Land's growth with 'strategic vision". Her priorities include improving crime response, supporting law enforcement, and ensuring quality of life for residents. Additionally, Jim Vonderhaar won the City Council At-Large Position 1 seat with 6,048 votes, defeating Maggy Horgan who received 4,278. The latest round of municipal elections reinforces Texas' status as a growing hub of Indian-American civic engagement and leadership, with expanding representation in key urban centres like Houston and San Antonio. Swearing-in ceremonies for the new council members and mayor are expected in the coming weeks. PTI SHK RUK RUK First Published: June 09, 2025, 03:30 IST
Deccan Herald
7 hours ago
- Deccan Herald
Indian-American candidates win runoff races in Texas' city councils
Sanjay Singhal, a retired energy executive and IIT Delhi graduate secured a decisive victory on Saturday over his nearest rival in Sugar Land's District 2.
Time of India
12 hours ago
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IIT Delhi launches new BTech in design for academic year 2025-26
New Delhi: As part of its ongoing curriculum transformation, IIT Delhi is set to launch a new four-year undergraduate programme, 'BTech in Design', from the academic year 2025–26. This announcement follows the recent launch of the BS in Chemistry programme, which is open to candidates who qualify through JEE (Advanced) 2025. Admission to the BTech in Design will also be determined by JEE (Advanced) rankings. Additionally, applicants must qualify in the UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design) aptitude test. "This programme is uniquely designed for empathetic, creative individuals who aim to comprehend socio-technical systems and develop solutions to their complex challenges," an official said. Students pursuing BTech in Design will learn about prevalent technologies, systematic design thinking processes, research methods for analysing socio-technical systems, communication and presentation skills, and teamwork. "This transdisciplinary curriculum merges the strengths of technology and design. It fosters both the methodical exploration and understanding characteristic of engineering, and the personal, innovative leaps central to design," added the official. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thousands Are Saving Money Using This Wall Plug elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Click Here Undo The programme will offer courses, with approximately half of the courses belonging to the core discipline of design and the rest coming from other departments, centres, and schools, similar to the other BTech programmes. The programme curriculum will pave the way for easy collaboration and partnerships between the design department and other departments, centres, or schools. The BTech in Design will place particular emphasis on product design. "The goal is to equip students with the confidence to leverage design as a tool for addressing real-world industrial and societal challenges by the end of the programme," the official said. According to officials, the recently launched BS in Chemistry aims to leverage the strengths of the IIT Delhi ecosystem of research and entrepreneurship. This undergraduate programme aims to develop next-generation chemical scientists and technology leaders for core chemistry-based industries, academia, and entrepreneurial ventures. The course curriculum is designed to lay a core foundation with a wide basket of electives in chemical sciences, which would be ideally suited for those interested in exploring opportunities in both basic sciences and engineering, or a combination of the two.
