Indian

Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 | Last Update : 05:02 AM IST

A road crash in Egypt killed six people, including tourists from India and Malaysia, and injured at least 24 others Saturday, security and medical sources said. (Representational Image)

Indian killed in bus accident in Egypt, 16 tourists were on board

At least 24 others were injured and some left in serious condition, a medical source said without giving further details.

29 Dec 2019 11:21 AM

An Indian-origin Sikh couple living in the UK has won a landmark court battle after they were racially discriminated against by a local council that did not allow them to go for adoption, reported IANS. (Photo: AP)

Sikh couple, who faced racial discrimination, win UK adoption battle

The couple tried to get this 2016 decision reversed and even won the support of their local MP, the then home secretary Theresa May.

08 Dec 2019 1:40 PM

A US national has surrendered to the police in San Bernardino and been arrested on charges of killing Indian national Abhishek Sudhesh Bhat early this week, the police said on Sunday. (Photo: Facebook/ AbhishekSudhesh)

US man who shot dead Indian student from Mysuru in California surrenders: Police

A resident of Mysuru, Abhishek was a student of Masters Degree in computer science at California State University San Bernardino.

02 Dec 2019 9:18 AM

An Indian-origin CEO was sentenced to over four years in prison after being convicted of securities fraud for his participation in a scheme to inflate the net asset value for hedge funds managed by the company by over USD 100 million. (Representational Image)

Indian-origin CEO sentenced to over 4 years in prison for securities fraud

Anilesh Ahuja, 51 was the founder, chief executive officer, and chief investment officer of Premium Point Investments (PPI).

29 Nov 2019 10:05 AM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced members of Cabinet, following swearing-in ceremony, which included four Indian-origin ministers. (Photo: File)

Canadian PM Trudeau includes 4 Indian-origin ministers in new cabinet

Another key portfolios reshuffle was Chrystia Freeland who has been moved from foreign affairs to become Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister.

21 Nov 2019 1:21 PM

One of the two Indian nationals arrested in Pakistan's Cholistan for illegally entering the country hails from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and was reported missing two years ago, reported News18. (Representational Image)

Andhra techie who wanted to visit Switzerland to meet online girlfriend lands in Pakistan jail

Pakistani media reported on Monday that they were arrested on November 14 in a desert close to Bahawalpur district.

19 Nov 2019 1:09 PM

An Indian national has been charged with sexually assaulting an American national while working as a US military contractor in Afghanistan. (Representational Image)

Indian charged with sexual abuse while working as US military contractor in Afghanistan

US military authorities in Afghan arrested Naik on November 8 and his initial appearance was held before US Magistrate via video conference.

19 Nov 2019 11:21 AM

Four Indian Americans, including a Muslim woman and a former White House technology policy advisor, have won state and local elections held in the United States on Tuesday. (Representational Image)

4 Indian-Americans, including Muslim woman create history, wins state, local polls in US

Ghazala Hashmi, former community college professor, created history by becoming first Muslim woman to be elected to Virginia State Senate.

07 Nov 2019 9:53 AM

Diljeet Grewal was found guilty of rape, sexual assault and aggravated burglary at Isleworth Crown Court and sentenced on Friday to 15 years behind bars, with a further five years on "licence" to be monitored upon release. (Photo: News.met.police.uk)

Indian-origin man raped, robbed woman in UK, jailed for15 years

After Diljeet Grewal left, the woman was able to call a friend who was outside the UK, who in turn contacted the police.

03 Nov 2019 12:09 PM

US voters of Indian-origin and other Asian countries’ descent have thrown their weight behind Democratic presidential aspirant Joe Biden in the race to the 2020 nominations. (Photo: File)

Indian-origin US voters throw their weight behind presidential aspirant Joe Biden

Supporting Biden, Indian-Americans and members of other AAPI community on October 26 launched 'AAPIs for Biden' in Las Vegas.

29 Oct 2019 12:55 PM

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh congratulated Indian-origin economist Abhijit Banerjee on Monday for getting the Nobel Prize and said his work on poverty alleviation and development of new techniques was truly pathbreaking. (Photo: File)

‘Immense pride’: Manmohan Singh congratulates Nobel Prize winner Abhijeet Banerjee

Amartya Sen was the first Indian economist to win the Nobel Prize in 1998.

15 Oct 2019 9:27 AM

The Court of First Instance on Monday ordered the 27-year-old Indian worker's deportation after paying a 5,000 dirham fine, for stealing the mangoes worth about 6 dirham on August 11, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Indian man caught stealing 2 mangoes at Dubai airport to quench thirst, to be deported

He confessed that on August 11, 2017, he stole the mangoes from fruit box that was to be shipped to India.

24 Sep 2019 2:37 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought ideas from the people for his September 22 speech at Houston in the US. (Photo: File)

'Want to hear from you': PM asks suggestion from people for ‘Howdy, Modi’ speech in US

Modi has earlier asked the people for ideas for his Independence Day speech and 'Mann Ki Baat' monthly radio programme.

17 Sep 2019 3:51 PM

The Centre has withdrawn 10,000 paramilitary personnel deployed in Assam before the publication of the final National Register of Citizens (NRC), officials said on Saturday. (Photo: File)

10,000 paramilitary troops deployed in Assam before NRC release withdrawn

As peace continues to prevail in Assam, a review has been carried out by Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday on the situation in the state.

14 Sep 2019 12:51 PM

Anuraag Singhal is among the 17 judiciary nomination sent by the White House to the Senate. (Photo: Floridabar.org)

Indian-American Anuraag Singhal nominated as Florida judge by Trump

A graduate from the Rice University, Singhal studied at the Wake Forest University School of Law.

10 Sep 2019 9:30 AM

A US-based Indian couple and a Punjab-origin scientist were among those who died from smoke inhalation when they were trapped on a boat packed with scuba divers that caught fire and sank off the California coast, according to media reports. (Photo: File)

Punjab-origin scientist, Indian couple killed in California boat fire

The ship carried 33 passengers and 6 crew members, and only five of the crew sleeping on the top deck were able to escape by jumping off.

08 Sep 2019 9:49 AM

The couple, Kaustubh Nirmal and Sanjeeri Deopujari, lived in Connecticut and were among the people who died aboard the vessel, during a three-day diving excursion. (Photo: Facebook/ Sanjeeri Deopujari)

‘God didn't have heart to separate them’: Indian couple died in US boat fire

Neighbours at the couple's apartment building remembered them.

07 Sep 2019 1:27 PM

An Indian couple settled in the US is believed to among those who have died in a boat mishap that took place off Santa Cruz island in California on Monday morning. (Photo: File)

Indian couple among 34 died in California boat fire

However, the couple had gone for scuba diving and was on-board the ill-fated ship.

05 Sep 2019 10:56 AM

Dinesh Chawla, an Indian-origin hotelier who previously partnered with President Donald Trump's family on four hotels, has been arrested on charges of stealing luggage from an airport in the US. (Photo: AP)

Indian-origin former Trump hotel partner charged for stealing airport luggage

Chawla told an officer that he knows stealing luggage is wrong, but he does it for the thrill and excitement, the report said.

27 Aug 2019 10:14 AM

Khurana, a licensed pilot, was at the controls of the 44-year-old aircraft, which was registered to him, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. (Photo: medicine.temple.edu)

Indian-origin doctor couple, daughter killed in private plane crash in US

The family has one surviving daughter who was not on the plane, US media outlets reported.

10 Aug 2019 8:14 AM

1 of 4

Columns

Farrukh Dhondy