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Newly-wed Indian-origin man shot dead in front of wife in US road rage

Newly-wed Indian-origin man shot dead in front of wife in US road rage

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

The incident happened when Gavin Dasaur was on his way home with his Mexican wife.

What Canada Can Do To Revive India Relationship

What Canada Can Do To Revive India Relationship

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

For Canada, important steps towards containing domestic elements that fuel pro-Khalistan sentiments can go a long way in signalling trust positively with regard to security and sovereignty, point out Harsh V Pant and Vivek Mishra.

Indian man beheaded in US: Trump blames Biden's policy

Indian man beheaded in US: Trump blames Biden's policy

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

US President Donald Trump has condemned the murder of an Indian-origin motel manager in Dallas, allegedly by an undocumented Cuban immigrant, blaming the Biden administration's immigration policies.

Minor girl charged with killing 80-year-old Indian origin man in UK

Minor girl charged with killing 80-year-old Indian origin man in UK

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

A 12-year-old girl has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of 80-year-old Bhim Sen Kohli, who was killed in a park near Leicester in September. Kohli was attacked while walking his dog and died in hospital from a neck injury. A 15-year-old boy, who was 14 at the time of the incident, has also been charged with murder in connection with the case.

India Opens Doors To Foreign Banks, But...

India Opens Doors To Foreign Banks, But...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

But selectively, with regulatory scrutiny and special approval, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Indian-origin student arrested for taking part in anti-Israel protests in US

Indian-origin student arrested for taking part in anti-Israel protests in US

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Achinthya Sivalingam, born in Coimbatore and raised in Columbus, has been barred from the campus and faces disciplinary action, said a university spokesperson.

Indian-origin student found dead in US, shot self in head

Indian-origin student found dead in US, shot self in head

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Sameer Kamath, a US citizen, was found dead in the woods on February 5 at approximately 5pm in NICHES Land Trust - Crow's Grove in Williamsport, Indiana.

Prisoners escaping from Nepal caught at Indian border

Prisoners escaping from Nepal caught at Indian border

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has apprehended approximately 60 individuals along the India-Nepal border, many suspected to be jail escapees from Nepal amid ongoing unrest. Security has been heightened in the region.

US woman killed in Punjab was bludgeoned with baseball bat

US woman killed in Punjab was bludgeoned with baseball bat

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

A 71-year-old US citizen of Indian origin was murdered in Ludhiana, India, allegedly at the behest of a UK-based NRI man she was to marry. The victim was bludgeoned to death, her body burnt, and dumped in a drain.

Wealthy Indian-origin couple, daughter found dead in US

Wealthy Indian-origin couple, daughter found dead in US

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The bodies of Rakesh Kamal, 57, his wife, Teena, 54, and their 18-year-old daughter, Ariana, were found in their Dover mansion at about 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Norfolk District Attorney (DA) Michael Morrissey said.

Woman on FBI's 'top 10 most wanted' list held in India

Woman on FBI's 'top 10 most wanted' list held in India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The FBI has arrested Cindy Rodriguez Singh, a woman on the agency's '10 Most Wanted Fugitive' list, accused of killing her six-year-old son and fleeing to India to evade prosecution.

Indian-origin becomes 1st female Sikh judge in US

Indian-origin becomes 1st female Sikh judge in US

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Singh was born and raised in Houston and now lives in Bellaire with her husband and two children.

Indian Motel Manager Beheaded In US

Indian Motel Manager Beheaded In US

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Chandra Mouli 'Bob' Nagamallaiah, originally from Karnataka, was killed after a dispute over a broken washing machine with a co-worker.

Why New Sports Policy May Revive Indian Soccer, Tennis

Why New Sports Policy May Revive Indian Soccer, Tennis

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Govt's new sports policy to encourage Indian-origin athletes abroad to represent country

SAD seeks US leniency for Indian trucker involved in crash

SAD seeks US leniency for Indian trucker involved in crash

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The Shiromani Akali Dal has appealed to the United States government to consider a humanitarian view of truck driver Harjinder Singh, who faces a vehicular homicide case. The party also requested the Indian government to provide consular and legal assistance.

Indian-origin woman killed in US plane crash

Indian-origin woman killed in US plane crash

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Roma Gupta, 63, and her daughter Reeva Gupta, 33, were on board the small plane on Sunday as its pilot reported smoke in the cockpit before crashing near Long Island homes, NBC New York reported.

Indian-origin teenager stabbed to death in Canada

Indian-origin teenager stabbed to death in Canada

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team called on the school students who witnessed the deadly fight to come forward with any information they possess.

Over 2 akh Indians renounced citizenship in 2024: Govt

Over 2 akh Indians renounced citizenship in 2024: Govt

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

The Indian government informed the Lok Sabha that over two lakh Indians renounced their citizenship in 2024. The data, provided in response to queries, highlights a trend of increasing citizenship renunciations in recent years.

Ramanujan Fellowship: How To Earn 1.35L Per Month

Ramanujan Fellowship: How To Earn 1.35L Per Month

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The Ramanujan Fellowship is designed for brilliant Indian or Indian-origin scientists and engineers from outside India to undertake scientific research positions in India, as well as for those scientists and engineers who wish to return to India from abroad.

AIFF keen to tap OCI players under new policy

AIFF keen to tap OCI players under new policy

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

'This is a positive statement of intent and the AIFF will continue to work with FIFA and the government to do all things possible to strengthen the national team.'

Indians asked to leave Tehran immediately in new advisory

Indians asked to leave Tehran immediately in new advisory

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The post came as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensified as they traded strikes on a fifth day.

Export units at Tirupur, Noida, Surat halt production amid high US tariffs

Export units at Tirupur, Noida, Surat halt production amid high US tariffs

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Apex exporters body FIEO on Tuesday expressed serious concerns over high US tariffs on Indian goods and said that textiles and apparel manufacturers in Tirupur, Noida, and Surat have halted production amid worsening cost competitiveness due to these steep duties. The US duties on Indian goods will increase to 50 per cent from August 27.

'Lies, cheats, rapes': Indian-origin entrepreneur vs Elon Musk on Trump

'Lies, cheats, rapes': Indian-origin entrepreneur vs Elon Musk on Trump

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

In a post on X, Khosla said that it is hard for him to support someone like Trump, a Republican, who has "no values, lies, cheats, rapes, demeans women", and "hates immigrants" like him.

Mira Nair's son Zohran wins Democratic primary for NYC mayor

Mira Nair's son Zohran wins Democratic primary for NYC mayor

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Indian-origin lawmaker Zohran Kwame Mamdani stunned in the Democratic primary race for New York City mayor, upsetting former governor Andrew Cuomo.

American Mishra, 16, stuns Gukesh at FIDE Grand Swiss

American Mishra, 16, stuns Gukesh at FIDE Grand Swiss

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

World Champion D Gukesh went down to world's youngest-ever Grandmaster Abhimanyu Mishra of the US in the fifth round of the FIDE Grand Swiss.

8 Indians Arrested In California For Kidnapping

8 Indians Arrested In California For Kidnapping

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Eight gang members of Indian origin were arrested for kidnapping related incidents across San Joaquin county in California. In a major multi-agency operation, law enforcement officials executed five simultaneous search warrants across San Joaquin County and arrested these men. The operation resulted in the arrest of eight individuals: Dilpreet Singh, Arshpreet Singh, Amritpal Singh, Pavittar Singh, Gurtaj Singh, Manpreet Randhawa, Sarabjit Singh, and an individual identified only as Vishal. "All suspects were booked into the San Joaquin County Jail on a range of serious felony charges," said San Joaquin County Sherriff's office.

FIDE Grand Swiss: Vaishali in joint lead; Praggnanandhaa held

FIDE Grand Swiss: Vaishali in joint lead; Praggnanandhaa held

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

R Praggnanandhaa was held to a draw by the world's youngest-ever Grandmaster Abhimanyu Mishra of the United States.

Should India Have Batted First Against UAE?

Should India Have Batted First Against UAE?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Some felt India should not have been so ruthless with the UAE and could have opted to bat first, as they hadn't played a T20 match for a while.

Abhimanyu Mishra, The Teen Who Shocked World Champ Gukesh

Abhimanyu Mishra, The Teen Who Shocked World Champ Gukesh

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

American Abhimanyu Mishra, 16, became the youngest-ever player in the history of chess to beat a reigning World Champion in the classical format.

'Only People Who Will Be Affected By H1B...'

'Only People Who Will Be Affected By H1B...'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'...are young Indians with aspiration to go to the US.' 'The dream has to be more about working in India...'

Indian-origin climber missing while returning from Everest summit

Indian-origin climber missing while returning from Everest summit

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Shrinivas Sainis Dattatraya, 39, went missing on Friday from camp IV situated at an altitude of 8,400 metres while returning from the Summit, said Mingma Sherpa, chairperson of the Seven Summit Trek, which organised the expedition.

Indian-origin MIT professor Hari Balakrishnan bags Marconi prize

Indian-origin MIT professor Hari Balakrishnan bags Marconi prize

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Hari Balakrishnan, an Indian-origin MIT professor, has received the prestigious Marconi Prize for his fundamental discoveries in wired and wireless networking, mobile sensing, and distributed systems.

When Zohran Mamdani opens mouth, Pak PR...: Cong leader

When Zohran Mamdani opens mouth, Pak PR...: Cong leader

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Mamdani, the son of filmmaker Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani, a Ugandan author of Indian ancestry, was declared victorious in the Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night.

Is Abhimanyu Mishra The Next Bobby Fischer?

Is Abhimanyu Mishra The Next Bobby Fischer?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'He was like a sponge. He soaked up everything we taught him -- and when it came time to play, he'd squeeze out exactly what was needed on the board during tournaments.'

Sunak sacks Indian origin home secy; Ex-PM Cameron brought in

Sunak sacks Indian origin home secy; Ex-PM Cameron brought in

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday sacked his Indian-origin Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, and replaced her with James Cleverly, while former premier David Cameron, in an unusual move, is back in the frontline government as the new foreign secretary.

Indian-origin Suella Braverman appointed UK home secretary

Indian-origin Suella Braverman appointed UK home secretary

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The 42-year-old barrister, who until now served as the Attorney General in the Boris Johnson led government, was among the first contenders to throw her hat in the ring to replace Johnson as Tory leader and Prime Minister.

2 Israeli women cops of Indian origin killed in Hamas attack

2 Israeli women cops of Indian origin killed in Hamas attack

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

At least two Israeli women security officers of Indian origin were killed in the unprecedented attack carried out by the Palestinian militant group Hamas earlier this month, official sources and people from the community confirmed on Sunday.

Indians in Iran advised to stay calm, stay connected with embassy

Indians in Iran advised to stay calm, stay connected with embassy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

In an advisory, the Indian embassy here asked all Indian nationals and Persons of Indian Origin to remain vigilant, avoid all unnecessary movements, follow the embassy's social media accounts and observe safety protocols as advised by local authorities.

Indian-origin Sikh man shot dead in Canada, 2nd such attack this month

Indian-origin Sikh man shot dead in Canada, 2nd such attack this month

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

According to the police, a suspect vehicle was seen leaving the area, and photos of the same were released by homicide investigators.

Air India confirms 241 deaths in Ahmedabad plane crash

Air India confirms 241 deaths in Ahmedabad plane crash

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Air India has confirmed that 241 people on board its London-bound flight were killed when the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday.