Indian-origin couple in USA found guilty of forcing kin into labour
Jun 27, 2024, at 12:12 am
An Indian-origin Virginia couple has been sentenced for compelling the labour of the man’s younger cousin at their gas station and convenience store for over three years.
US surgeon general calls gun violence a public health crisis
Jun 26, 2024, at 11:17 pm
The U.S. surgeon general has declared gun violence in the country as a public health crisis.
Former US President Abraham Lincoln's wax statue melts amid high temperature in Washington DC
Jun 26, 2024, at 09:50 pm
The American heatwave took a bitter toll on the country's hero Abraham Lincoln this year.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walks free after reaching plea deal in USA
Jun 26, 2024, at 03:32 pm
Taking a new turn in his life, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Wednesday walked free for the first time in 12 years after a US judge signed off on his plea deal, media reports said.
Canada's Ontario Science Centre shuts down over reports pointing serious structural issues
Jun 25, 2024, at 04:25 am
Toronto/IBNS: Ontario Science Centre has suddenly shut down owing to findings of serious structural issues with all its three buildings by a new report from professional engineers that could materialize as early as this winter.
Shooting at a grocery store in USA leaves three people dead, 10 hurt
Jun 22, 2024, at 04:12 pm
A shooting incident at a grocery store in Fordyce, U.S. state of Arkansas, left at least three people dead and 10 others injured, police said on Saturday.
Jun 22, 2024, at 03:53 pm
With the road to US presidential polls slowly heating up, former President and possible Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said if he is re-elected then his administration will grant 'automatic' Green Cards to citizens after they graduate from American colleges.
British Columbia local govts receive grants to speed up delivery of homes
Jun 22, 2024, at 06:09 am
Vancouver/IBNS: A grant reportedly to create more efficient development approvals processes to speed up delivery of homes would soon be available to thirty-eight local governments of British Columbia (BC).
US house fire leaves five persons dead
Jun 18, 2024, at 10:48 pm
At least six people died and six others were injured after a fire broke out at a house in the US state of Georgia on Monday.
Family escapes unhurt after massive chunk of ice falls on their roof from plane
Jun 18, 2024, at 10:05 pm
An US family narrowly escaped disaster after a chunk of ice possibly fell off a plane and crashed through the roof of their suburban home on Wednesday, media reports said.
Toronto observes June as a Pride Month with a new heritage property plaque
Jun 18, 2024, at 06:04 am
Toronto/IBNS: Toronto is celebrating June as a Pride Month with a new plaque at St. Charles Clock Tower (1872) Yonge Street Fire Hall Heritage Property.
US bipartisan congressional delegation to meet Dalai Lama during upcoming visit to India
Jun 17, 2024, at 12:49 am
A US bipartisan congressional delegation will soon visit India to meet Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama.
USA: Two die during shooting at Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock
Jun 16, 2024, at 11:30 pm
At least two people died in a shooting incident during Juneteenth celebration in the US city of Round Rock in Texas on Saturday.
Nine hurt in US recreation park shooting, key suspect found dead
Jun 16, 2024, at 08:30 pm
The key suspect in the shooting incident at a recreation area at Rochester Hills in the USA which left nine people injured was found dead at a nearby house, police said.
US: Man opens fire in Michigan children's park, injures several including 8-year-old
Jun 16, 2024, at 04:21 pm
Two children, including an 8-year-old, were among several injured when a gunman opened fire at a children's water park in US' Michigan on Saturday evening.
US Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill mifepristone
Jun 14, 2024, at 03:40 pm
The US Supreme Court has rejected a move to restrict access to abortion pill mifepristone.
US adds China-based seafood, aluminium and footwear entities due to Uyghur forced labour link
Jun 14, 2024, at 06:17 am
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of three People’s Republic of China (PRC)-based seafood, aluminum, and footwear companies to the Uygur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List.
Jun 13, 2024, at 07:01 am
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been accused of having sexual relationships with two of his employees, including an intern while asking another to have his babies, a report has revealed.
Four US university instructors injured in stabbing incident in China
Jun 11, 2024, at 03:14 pm
Four US university instructors were injured after they were by an unknown attacker at a public park in China, media reports said on Tuesday.
Indian-origin man from Ludhiana shot dead in Canada in suspected targeted killing
Jun 10, 2024, at 02:55 pm
In a suspected targeted shooting incident, an Indian-origin man from Ludhiana was shot dead in Canada's Surrey on Friday (June 7, 2024).
Israel offers new proposal for Gaza peace with full ceasefire, says Joe Biden
Jun 01, 2024, at 06:12 am
Washington: US President Joe Biden said Friday that Israel had offered a new proposal for permanent peace in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept the surprise deal as it was "time for this war to end."
Donald Trump found guilty of all 34 charges of falsifying business records
May 31, 2024, at 02:35 pm
A US attorney has found former US President Donald Trump guilty of all 34 charges of falsifying business records on Thursday.
Canada: Toronto Police make arrest in child sexual abuse material investigation
May 30, 2024, at 05:32 am
Toronto/IBNS: Toronto Police has made an arrest in a Child Sexual Abuse Material investigation.
Toronto university seeks court injunction to clear continuing pro-Palestinian encampment
May 30, 2024, at 05:16 am
Toronto/IBNS: The University of Toronto has sought court injection to remove protesters who refuse orders to leave a pro-Palestinian encampment set up on campus earlier this month.
May 27, 2024, at 10:08 pm
This week, U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti visited Bengaluru to meet with space sector business leaders and entrepreneurs to spotlight robust economic and commercial relations between the United States and India that will, transform the coming century, from the seabed to the stars.
Toronto Sanskriti Sangstha to host grand annual festival on May 25-May 26
May 25, 2024, at 04:07 pm
In a bid to encourage younger generations from both sides of Bengal to be aware of environmental issues and cherish a slice of their culture, Toronto Sanskriti Sangstha (TSS) is back with its grand annual festival which will be held on May 25 and May 26.
US opposes unilateral recognition of Palestine, says 'state should be achieved via talks'
May 23, 2024, at 04:48 pm
Washington/IBNS: The Palestine state should be achieved through negotiations and not by unilateral recognition, the United States said in response to the move by Ireland, Spain and Norway, media reports said.
American airlines slammed for blaming 9-year-old girl in bathroom filming lawsuit
May 22, 2024, at 08:00 pm
American Airlines has been slammed for blaming a 9-year-old girl in a lawsuit over the minor being filmed inside the bathroom of the plane, media reports said.
May 21, 2024, at 11:42 pm
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said the US, Australia, India and Japan have made important strides to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Canada’s stance on hate speech: A cause for concern
May 21, 2024, at 11:11 pm
In a recent Nagar Kirtan event in Calgary, disturbing images emerged on social media depicting floats with effigies of Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Verma and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi dressed as prisoners.