Indian-origin family of four killed in a fire accident in Kuwait
Four members of an Indian-origin family lost their lives in a fire that engulfed their home in Abbassia, Kuwait on Friday night. The family had recently returned to Kuwait on Thursday after completing their vacation. The victims were identified as Mathew Muzhakkal, his wife Lini Abraham, and their two children, Isaac and Erin. They hailed from Pathanamthitta in Kerala.
Jaahnavi Kandula's death: US cop who laughed after Indian student's death, fired
Two Andhra students drown in Australia waterfall
How a small-scale India farmer's son Jay Chaudhry built a $30 billion cybersecurity empire
Indian-American Congressman introduces bill to retain STEM grads in US
Family of Indian man missing in US seeks government's help in search
Indian Techie Siddhant Vitthal Patil who drowned in US had texted mother hours before tragedy, says relative
Indian techie Siddhant Vitthal Patil, 26, is presumed drowned in Glacier National Park. He texted his mother before the incident. Siddhant's parents, Priti and Vitthal, who retired from Maharashtra's irrigation department in May, are in shock and unable to speak. Leaders from Maharashtra, including Sharad Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis, have requested the government's help. Union minister Murlidhar Mohol, from Pune, is in touch with external affairs minister S Jaishankar for updates on the search operation.
Canada’s govt to cast greater onus on higher edu institutions for student-related compliance
Canada to halt study permits if DLIs fail compliance. IRCC and DLIs enforce stricter monitoring. New permits needed for switching schools. Aim to prevent scams like Brijesh Mishra's. Housing, healthcare strain, and Indian student decline led to a two-year intake cap, limiting 2024 permits to 3.6 lakh. 10 lakh international students in 2023. Comments open until July 29.
India-origin man arrested for 'groping' 12 people including minors in Canada
An Indian-origin man, 25, was arrested in Moncton, New Brunswick after groping multiple individuals at a public water park, including at least twelve victims, some under 16. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) apprehended the man at the scene, and he was later released on bail. He is scheduled to appear in Moncton Provincial Court on October 24. The RCMP is continuing the investigation and encourages anyone affected to come forward, as noted by Sgt. Sylvette Hebert.
Indian-origin doctor performs UAE's first living donor pediatric liver transplant
US agencies defer roll out of H-1B modernization program which would redefine specialty occupation
Two Singaporean Indians jailed for scamming victims in US
29 new desi MPs elected to House of Commons, set new record
Thanedar becomes first Indian American Congressman to back Biden after debate setback
UK PM Starmer appoints Indian-origin Lisa Nandy culture secretary
Keir Starmer, the new UK prime minister, has appointed Indian-origin Lisa Nandy as the culture secretary in his Cabinet. Nandy, a Labour MP since 2010, secured her seat in Wigan by defeating her rival Andy Dawber with a margin of nearly 10,000 votes in the recent general election, which marked a significant comeback for the Labour Party. Lisa Nandy is the daughter of academic Dipak Nandy and Ann Luise Byers. In 2020, she contested for the Labour leadership, finishing third behind Keir Starmer and Rebecca Long-Bailey.
UK MPs raised voices for protesting Indian farmers, justice to Moosewala got re-elected
Two PIOs with roots in Telangana lose in UK general elections
UK elections 2024: British Indians who won seats in House of Commons
Desi chess star, 9, youngest ever to play for England
Bodhana Sivanandan, nine, joined England's Chess Olympiad team in Budapest. Ranked top under-10 girl with a 2185 Elo rating, she is a multiple champion and Woman FIDE Master. Bodhana, who lives in Harrow, will become the newest and youngest member of England's women's team at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest in September. The next youngest team member is Lan Yao, 23. The other players are in their 30s and 40s.
Support for Tories among Indian diaspora in UK plummets
Indian-American physician pleads guilty to $2.4 million healthcare fraud scheme
Indian American physician Mona Ghosh pleaded guilty to federal healthcare fraud for billing Medicaid and private insurers for non-existent services through her clinic, Progressive Women's Healthcare. Facing up to ten years per count in federal prison, Ghosh admitted responsibility for over $1.5 million in fraudulent reimbursements. Sentencing is scheduled for October 22, with prosecutors alleging she orchestrated a scheme involving false claims and overstated medical services from 2018 to 2022.
Never bring a fake document to student visa interview, US Embassy warns applicants
Who is Ashwin Ramaswami, first Gen-Z Indian-American candidate to run for US state legislature
Australia foreign student visa policy changes: Fees doubled, extension gets difficult
'I have built my life and career on lies': How an Indian student's online confession ended in deportation
Indian-origin activist among three women charged for staging protest in Palestinian's support in Singapore
Three women, including an Indian-origin activist, faced charges for organizing a procession supporting the Palestinian cause without a permit in a prohibited area. They carried umbrellas symbolizing solidarity and delivered letters to the Prime Minister's office.
Indian-origin doctor who drove Tesla off cliff won't face trial
Dharmesh Patel intentionally drove his Tesla off the cliff with his wife and two children sitting inside because he felt like the world was caving in because of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the fentanyl crisis, child sex trafficking, and Jeffery Epstein, according to prosecutors. His wife told investigators that he sent her news articles about those topics, and he struggled to sleep at night.
Indian-origin man jailed for a rival gang-inspired fight in Singapore hotel
Indian-American Hemant Mistry dies after being punched in the face in Oklahoma city
In Oklahoma, a tragic incident occurred when 59-year-old Indian-American motel manager Hemant Mistry, originally from Gujarat, was fatally punched by a man identified as Richard Lewis. The assault happened in the motel's parking lot near Interstate 40 and Meridian Avenue on Saturday night, after Mistry requested Lewis to leave the property. Police were called to the scene around 10 PM.
Indian-American couple convicted for forcing relative to work at gas station
Budget 2024 Expectations Live Updates: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman give income tax relief, bring changes in new tax regime? Capex push for roads, railways also in focus
Foreign investors infuse Rs 15,420 crore in Indian markets this week
Yes Bank Q1 net profit surges 46.7% on lower provisions
Kotak Mahindra Bank increases customer base, customer assets by 20% YoY
RBL Bank Q1 net profit grows 29% to Rs 372 crore
KL Rahul likely to join RCB ahead of IPL 2025: Report
With varying views on player retention policy, BCCI to meet IPL owners
'If India don't want to come to Pakistan, we will...': Hasan Ali
Shami dismisses claims of taking a dig at Amit Mishra
'Hard to understand why...': Harbhajan questions Chahal, Abhishek's snub
Rajeev Sen reacts to fans questioning him if he will get back with ex-wife Charu Asopa; says ‘It's very important to be happy in each other's company’
Ashneer Grover’s reaction to a 22-yr-old Youtuber earning Rs 35 lakh a month; says ‘I was earning zero at this age’
Ankita Lokhande reunites with Munawar Faruqui at the Laughter Chefs success party; says 'I had the pleasure of meeting my newlywed friend Munna'
Bigg Boss OTT 3’s Armaan Malik calls Elvish Yadav ‘talentless’; says, “His success is pure luck, he can't sing, act or even vlog properly”
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