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RG Kar: Arrested civic volunteer Sanjoy Roy claims ex-Kolkata CP Vineet Goyal framed him in the case | UK PM approves world's second 6th-gen stealth fighter aircraft developed to counter Russia, China | Russian Deputy PM Denis Manturov calls on PM Modi, discusses strategic partnership | Karnataka Minister sparks row with racist remark against HD Kumaraswamy | BJP urges EC to 'reprimand, censure' Rahul Gandhi for spreading 'lies' in Maharashtra poll campaign | 10 suspected Kuki insurgents killed in encounter with security forces in Manipur's Jibram, curfew imposed | A lot of countries are nervous about the US, India not among them: Jaishankar | Supreme Court denies bail to Prajwal Revanna in rape and sexual assault cases | Kashmir: Security forces ramp up search operation against militants in Kishtwar after para commando dies in encounter | Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

Tension spikes as shots were fired at Gippy Grewal’s Vancouver residence

Nov 26, 2023, at 06:53 pm

In a shocking incident that unfolded early Saturday morning, unidentified assailants targeted the residence of renowned Punjabi actor and singer Gippy Grewal. The assailants fired what they described as “warning shots,” adding a new layer of tension to an already complex web of celebrity affiliations.

Derek Chauvin, convict in George Floyd murder case, stabbed in prison

Nov 25, 2023, at 03:50 pm

Derek Chauvin, a former police officer who was convicted for murdering George Floyd, was injured in a stabbing incident at a federal prison in the US state of Arizona on Friday.

US: Teen stabbed to death during fight outside axe-throwing bar in New York

Nov 24, 2023, at 08:21 pm

A 17-year-old was stabbed to death during a fight with another group outside a lower Manhattan axe-throwing bar in New York on Thursday.

United Airlines pilot suspended for his social media post describing Hamas terrorists as 'brave people'

Nov 24, 2023, at 01:45 am

New York: A United Airlines pilot was temporarily removed from work for his online comments on the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The comment was flagged as ‘disturbing’ as Ibrahim R Mossallam, responsible for the safety of passengers while working as a pilot, called the Hamas terrorists “brave people”.

2 die as car explodes near US-Canada border, triggers massive security alert

Nov 23, 2023, at 04:10 pm

At least two persons died after a car exploded at a US-Canada checkpoint near Niagara Falls on Wednesday.

2 killed in vehicle explosion on Rainbow Bridge near Niagra Falls on US-Canada Border; terrorism angle suspected

Nov 23, 2023, at 08:05 am

New York: Border crossings between the US and Canada near Niagara Falls were shut down on Wednesday following a vehicle explosion at Rainbow Bridge, prompting actions by terrorism investigators, media reports said.

Ontario elementary teachers reach tentative contract deal with provincial govt

Nov 23, 2023, at 05:02 am

Toronto/IBNS: A new tentative deal between the Ontario Government with English-language public elementary teachers had been reached averting a possible strike, Education Minister Stephen Lecce confirmed it in a social media post on Tuesday.

US: Four hurt in shooting at Walmart store in Dayton

Nov 21, 2023, at 09:23 pm

At least four people were injured when a shooter entered a Walmart in the US city of Dayton on Monday (November 20, 2023) and opened fire inside it, police said.

US Court of Appeals begins hearing into Donald Trump gag order

Nov 21, 2023, at 05:40 am

Washington/IBNS/UNI: The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit began a hearing on Monday into former US President Donald Trump’s challenge against a gag order in his criminal case regarding his alleged attempt to overturn the 2020 election.

US: Transgender woman fights back attack by man on first date

Nov 20, 2023, at 01:02 am

A transgender woman's first date with a person in the US city of Houston turned out to be a nightmare for her as she had to fight him off after he attempted to slit her throat.

Ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura accuses popular rap artist Sean Combs of rape and sexual abuse

Nov 17, 2023, at 04:04 pm

A female singer has accused popular rap artist  Sean "Diddy" Combs of rape and sexual abuse, media reports said.

Hundreds of Canadians still stuck in Gaza with none featuring on updated list allowed to leave war-hit country today

Nov 17, 2023, at 05:19 am

An updated list of foreign nationals being allowed to leave the war-torn Gaza Strip on Thursday contains no mention of any Canadian.

Canada: Montreal Police investigate vandalization of at least 16 metro stations

Nov 15, 2023, at 05:42 am

Montreal/IBNS: Montreal Police are investigating a string of vandalism incidents overnight at more than a dozen Metro stations across the city.

Canada: Hiker stranded on a cliff after following fake trail on Google map, rescued by helicopter

Nov 14, 2023, at 03:59 pm

A hiker was rescued by a helicopter from Canada's British Columbia after he was reportedly lost following a fake trail on Google map.

Australia, Canada, Japan, and the U.S naval forces join multilateral exercise annual exercise

Nov 14, 2023, at 03:02 pm

Naval forces from Australia, Canada, Japan, and the U.S. have joined together to conduct multilateral exercise Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 2023 in the Philippine Sea on November 11.

US: 35-year-old guidance counsellor accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting middle school boy

Nov 13, 2023, at 09:21 pm

A Pennsylvania middle school counsellor has been accused of being involved in a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old student, media reports said.

Mediterranean: Five US service members killed in aircraft training crash

Nov 13, 2023, at 03:27 pm

At least five US service members were killed after an aircraft crashed during a training flight in the eastern Mediterranean Sea on Friday (November 13, 2023).

Canada: Sikh man, his 11-year-old son shot dead in targeted shooting incident

Nov 11, 2023, at 09:04 pm

An Indian-origin Sikh man and his 11-year-old son were killed in an incident related to a target shooting in the Canadian city of south Edmonton, police said on Saturday (November 11, 2023).

US: Shootout on highway in Birmingham city over alleged stolen car leaves four people injured

Nov 11, 2023, at 04:06 pm

A 'shootout' on a busy highway in the Birmingham region of the US state of Alabama on Friday (November 10, 2023) left at least four people hurt.

Fundraising investigation: FBI seize NYC mayor Eric Adams' phones

Nov 11, 2023, at 02:54 pm

The FBI has seized the phones of New York City Mayor Eric Adams as part of an investigation related to campaign fundraising violations.

Los Angeles: Multiple fights break out between pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian protestors close to Gal Gadot's Hamas attack film screening

Nov 10, 2023, at 04:17 pm

Multiple fights broke out outside the Museum of Tolerance in the US city of Los Angeles where actress Gal Gadot was facilitating the screening of a film showing the October 7 surprise attack on Southern Israel by the Hamas group.

Gal Gadot's film screening on Israel-Hamas war in Los Angeles sees multiple fights outside venue

Nov 10, 2023, at 05:36 am

Multiple fights broke out outside Hollywood actress Gal Gadot's Los Angeles screening of a film showing the October 7 surprise attack on Southern Israel by the Hamas group.

Nikki Haley calls Vivek Ramaswamy 'scum' during heated debate after he says her daughter uses TikTok

Nov 09, 2023, at 06:30 pm

Republican leader and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley targeted Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy during the party's third presidential debate in Miami and even called him a 'scum' after the Indian-origin politician remarked on her daughter's TikTok activity.

US: Colorado funeral home owner, wife arrested following recovery of 189 decaying bodies from facility

Nov 09, 2023, at 06:06 pm

The owner of a funeral home in the US state of Colorado and his wife were arrested on Wednesday (November 8, 2023) after decaying remains of at least 189 people were recovered from the facility recently.

U.S. strikes weapon storage facility in eastern Syria

Nov 09, 2023, at 03:52 pm

Washington/UNI: U.S. military on Wednesday struck a weapon storage facility in eastern Syria it believed was used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said in a statement.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says everyone wants to end conflict in Gaza Strip as soon as possible

Nov 08, 2023, at 10:42 pm

Everyone wants to end the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip as soon as possible, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday.

Explosions reported at U.S. base in E. Syria amid escalating tensions

Nov 06, 2023, at 05:55 pm

Damascus/UNI: Sounds of powerful explosions reverberated through a U.S. base in Syria's northeastern province of al-Hasakah on Sunday night, a war monitor reported.

US: 5 hurt during shooting in motorcycle rally in Galveston

Nov 05, 2023, at 09:10 pm

At least five people were hurt due to a shooting incident during a  motorcycle rally in the Galveston region of Texas state of the USA on Saturday (November 4, 2023).

US: Bus tragedy in Seattle leaves woman pedestrian dead

Nov 05, 2023, at 07:31 pm

A King County Metro bus crashed into a building at Fifth Avenue and Battery Street in Seattle’s Belltown neighbourhood on Saturday (November 4, 2023) which left at least one person dead.

US nurse charged with murdering patients with insulin; accepts to killing 17 of them

Nov 05, 2023, at 07:25 am

A nurse in the state of Pennsylvania, United States, earlier charged with killing two patients by administering insulin overdoses, is slapped with more legal actions, media reports said.