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American policeman who killed Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula won't face criminal charges due to 'lack of evidence'

Feb 22, 2024, at 03:11 pm

US authorities on Wednesday (February 22, 2024) said the Seattle cop who stuck and killed Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula while responding to an overdose call will not face any criminal charges due to 'lack of evidence'.

France, Spain, Germany, Singapore, Italy and Japan emerge as world's most powerful passports, India ranks 85th

Feb 20, 2024, at 03:03 pm

France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore and Spain have emerged as the world's most powerful passports, as per the latest data released on the Henley Passport Index.

India sees US as weak, played it smart staying close to Russia: Nikki Haley

Feb 08, 2024, at 06:55 pm

Washington/IBNS: US Republican candidate Nikki Haley on Wednesday said India wants to be with the Americans but as of now, it sees them as weak so played it smart staying close to Russia amid tectonic global power struggles, media reports said.

Hyderabad student injured after being chased and attacked by four men in Chicago, phone stolen

Feb 07, 2024, at 06:19 am

Chicago/IBNS: A student from Hyderabad has received grave injuries after being attacked by four armed robbers near his house in the US state of Chicago.

Capital and technological know-how from US can help India achieve its goal of becoming a developed country by 2047: Rajnath Singh

Jan 31, 2024, at 12:31 am

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said capital and technological know-how from the US can help India achieve its goal of becoming a developed country by 2047, while investments here can give the American companies high returns and an avenue of de-risking.

'Overseas Friends Of Ram Mandir' members distribute laddoos at Times Square ahead of consecration ceremony of Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Jan 24, 2024, at 12:08 am

Members of the 'Overseas Friends of Ram Mandir' distributed laddoos (sweets) at Times Square in the US city of New York on Sunday ahead of the consecration ceremony of the newly built Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

India-American politician Ritesh Tandon says six Hindu temples were vandalised in California in last two weeks, asks Senator Aisha Wahab to respond

Jan 22, 2024, at 07:27 pm

Indian-origin politician Ritesh Tandon on Sunday claimed six Hindu temples were vandalised in the US state of California in the past two weeks.

Indian diaspora members planning to organise diverse events to mark Ram Temple inauguration in Ayodhya

Jan 15, 2024, at 11:26 pm

Indian diaspora members are planning numerous events to mark Ram Temple inauguration in north Indian town of Ayodhya on January 22.

Indian-American Congressman condemns recent attacks on Hindu temple in US, says 'Hindu phobia should not be tolerated 

Jan 12, 2024, at 10:53 pm

Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar on Wednesday said incidents like the recent attacks on the Hindu temple should not be tolerated.

Another Hindu temple in US' Newark defaced with pro-Khalistani remark

Jan 05, 2024, at 04:19 pm

Newark/IBNS: In a repeat of what had happened in the last week of December, another Hindu temple in the United States' Newark was defaced with a pro-Khalistani remark.

'If we had been more Bharat, we would have had a less rosy view of our relationship with China': S Jaishankar

Jan 04, 2024, at 05:39 am

New Delhi/IBNS:  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Wednesday reflected on India's relationship with China and provided a perspective on how a more Bharat-centric approach could have shaped the nation's view of its ties with China differently.

3 Indian airlines to undergo safety check on Boeing 737 Max after loose bolt alert

Dec 31, 2023, at 06:21 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: An alert over a loose bolt in new-built Boeing 737 Max passenger aircraft has prompted airlines in India that operate this type to carry out checks to ensure there are no defects that can affect flight safety.

Drone strike on merchant ship off Gujarat coast was 'fired from Iran', US claims

Dec 24, 2023, at 01:56 pm

The drone strike that caused an explosion and fire on the Japanese-owned chemical tanker off the Gujarat coast was "fired from Iran," the United States said.

India condemns defacing of Hindu temple with pro-Khalistani slogans in US

Dec 23, 2023, at 09:15 pm

India on Saturday strongly condemned the incident of the defacing of SMVS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir at Newark, California, with anti-India graffiti, saying "it has hurt the sentiments of the Indian community".

Modi on US claim of India's role in Sikh separatist murder plan: We are committed to the rule of law

Dec 20, 2023, at 07:05 pm

New Delhi/Washington/IBNS: "Our commitment is to the rule of law," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, promising to "look into" any evidence substantiating Washington's claims that an Indian official had attempted to kill a Sikh separatist on the US soil.

US assures ‘swift and aggressive’ investigation into Khalistani attack on Indian Consulate in San Francisco

Dec 15, 2023, at 04:29 am

In a high-level meeting between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray and National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director General Dinkar Gupta, the United States has reassured its commitment to aggressively investigate the Khalistani attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco, which unfolded in March of this year.

U.S. launches in-country H-1B visa renewal, Indian techies register big victory

Dec 01, 2023, at 09:55 pm

In a groundbreaking move set to alleviate the challenges faced by Indian technology professionals, the United States is launching a pilot program to facilitate the domestic renewal of specific categories of H-1B visas. This initiative, set to kick off in December, promises to streamline the visa renewal process for a substantial number of skilled workers.

'Cause for concern': India reacts to US court's accusations in failed assassination of Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

Dec 01, 2023, at 06:22 am

Dubai: India on Thursday called the US federal prosecutors' accusations that an Indian intelligence official planned and executed a plot hatched by New Delhi to allegedly assassinate Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York, a "cause for concern" and it goes against the policy of the Indian government, media reports said.

US files charges against Indian man for alleged bid to kill Khalistani terrorist

Nov 30, 2023, at 06:46 am

The US Department of Justice has issued a statement alleging to foil a plot from India to murder a US-based Sikh separatist.

Indian man arrested in US for allegedly murdering three family members

Nov 29, 2023, at 06:18 pm

A 23-year-old Indian man, who is from the state of Gujarat, has been arrested over the charge of allegedly murdering three members of his family in the US state of New Jersey, police and US media said.

26-year-old Indian doctoral student shot dead inside car in US' Ohio

Nov 24, 2023, at 06:01 am

Washington/IBNS: A 26-year-old Indian doctoral student was shot dead inside a car in the US state of Ohio.

NIA’s sweep reveals 45 suspects in San Francisco consulate attack

Nov 23, 2023, at 10:44 pm

In a significant development, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted extensive searches at more than 15 locations in Punjab and Haryana on Wednesday.

NIA raids multiple locations in Punjab, Haryana over attacks on Indian consulate in San Francisco

Nov 22, 2023, at 10:57 pm

As part of its continuing investigations into the attacks on the Consulate General of India, San Francisco,USA, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday raided multiple locations across Punjab and Haryana.

Crypto-Ponzi scam: Odisha EOW arrests Jharkhand Head of STA

Nov 10, 2023, at 08:38 pm

Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Bhubaneswar has arrested one more accused in connection with the Solar Techno Alliance (STA ) Crypto-Ponzi scam.

'Enough is enough': Ex-UK Faith Advisor calls for pro-Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh's arrest over 'Air India' threat

Nov 06, 2023, at 02:25 am

Former advisor to UK government Colin Bloom Sunday called on the British, American and Canadian authorities to work together to arrest pro-Khalistan extremist Gurpatwant Singh after a video shows him issuing a threat to commuters planning to fly via Air India on Nov 19, warning that their "lives would be in danger".

Indian diaspora calls for employment authorization card reform in US

Oct 26, 2023, at 05:46 pm

In a compelling plea for reform, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) has come to the defense of thousands of Indian-Americans who find themselves entangled in the decades-old green card backlog.

UK, US criticize India after Canada 'forced' to downsize diplomatic presence

Oct 21, 2023, at 11:48 pm

The United States and Britain called on India to reconsider its demand for Canada to reduce its diplomatic staff in India, voicing their apprehension after Ottawa withdrew 41 diplomats amid a row over Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing, Reuters reported.

US: Indian-origin couple, their two children found dead in New Jersey

Oct 07, 2023, at 02:38 pm

An Indian-origin couple and their two children were found dead at their residence in New Jersey state of the US, media reports said.

India and US forge ‘desirable and optimal’ partnership: A vision for elevated ties

Oct 02, 2023, at 10:08 pm

In a historic address to Indian-Americans at the India House, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar celebrated the remarkable blossoming of the India-US relationship, characterizing it as an “all-time high” and expressing the mutual sentiment that the two nations now view each other as “very desirable, optimal, and comfortable partners.”

'Canada harbours extremist elements', S Jaishankar says in US

Sep 30, 2023, at 02:37 am

New Delhi/IBNS: In another attack on Canada, which was called a safe haven for terrorists by the Centre last week, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the country harbours extremist elements and that India has conveyed its concerns in this regard to the United States.