Nov 05, 2025, at 12:48 pm
From quoting India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's quote to playing Bollywood song 'Dhoom Machale', New York City Mayoral election winner Zohran Mamdani invoked his origin in his victory speech.
Horror in the air: UPS cargo plane crashes in Louisville minutes after takeoff, 7 dead
Nov 05, 2025, at 09:32 am
At least seven people were killed and 11 others injured after a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport in the US on Tuesday, officials said.
Nov 05, 2025, at 08:59 am
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani was elected as the first Indian-American Muslim mayor of New York City on Tuesday, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who had been endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Setback for Trump: Abigail Spanberger becomes first woman Governor of Virginia
Nov 05, 2025, at 08:18 am
In a historic victory ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Democrat Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to become the first woman governor of Virginia, ending Republican Glenn Youngkin’s four-year tenure.
Trump calls Zohran Mamdani a ‘Jew hater’ ahead of New York mayoral vote
Nov 04, 2025, at 11:45 pm
US President Donald Trump on Monday attacked Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate vying to become New York City’s first Muslim mayor, calling him a “Jew hater” and urging Jewish voters not to support him.
Shock in Toronto: Drunk man attacks Indian-origin customer inside McDonald over ‘arrogance’ claim
Nov 04, 2025, at 08:24 pm
Amid growing concern over rising racism and xenophobia against immigrants in Canada, a disturbing video has surfaced online showing a white man assaulting an Indian man inside a McDonald’s outlet in Toronto, media reports said.
Did Mamdani get campaign funds from Hamas-linked outfit? — Mentor Linda Sarsour makes shocking claim
Nov 04, 2025, at 05:02 pm
New York/IBNS: Palestinian-American activist Linda Sarsour has claimed that the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) — currently under congressional scrutiny for alleged links to Hamas — played a key role in funding Democrat Zohran Mamdani’s campaign for the upcoming New York City mayoral election.
'We’re leaving!': New York City’s wealthy plot escape as Mamdani predicted to win Mayoral poll
Nov 04, 2025, at 03:42 pm
New York/IBNS: In a major shift in the New York city, nearly one million residents, mostly wealthy, are planning to shift as Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani is surging ahead in the Mayoral elections, media reports said.
Trump endorses Cuomo in NYC Mayor race, calls Mamdani a ‘communist’ threat
Nov 04, 2025, at 09:13 am
U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in his independent bid for New York City mayor, while urging voters to reject Democratic front-runner Zohran Mamdani, whom he labelled a “communist” and “a disaster for the city.”
74% visa refusal rate: Has Canada stopped welcoming Indian students?
Nov 03, 2025, at 09:26 pm
Canada’s tightening of international student admissions has dealt a major blow to Indian applicants, according to new government data, as what was once a dream study destination loses its appeal for many in India.
Trump claims Pakistan, China testing nukes. Concern for India?
Nov 03, 2025, at 03:42 pm
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Pakistan is among several nations currently testing nuclear weapons, saying this validates his administration’s move to resume American nuke testing after over three decades.
'Every move, every tear under watch': Erika Kirk amid row over her viral hug with US Veep JD Vance
Nov 03, 2025, at 02:14 pm
In her first address since videos of her hugging US Vice President JD Vance went viral, Erika Kirk, the widow of Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has opened up about "cameras analysing" her every step.
Masked suspects, intentional explosion: What we know about Harvard blast
Nov 02, 2025, at 02:08 pm
Authorities said on Sunday that an explosion at Harvard Medical School’s Goldenson Building appeared to be intentional, though no casualties were reported.
Nov 01, 2025, at 03:36 pm
A political storm has engulfed U.S. Vice President JD Vance after his remarks about his Hindu wife’s faith collided with a viral photo controversy involving Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
US changes work permit rules overnight. Here’s why Indian workers could be hit hard
Nov 01, 2025, at 09:58 am
The US Department of Homeland Security recently announced an interim final rule ending the practice of automatically extending employment authorisation documents for foreign nationals filing renewal applications in certain employment categories, a step that may hit Indian workers.
FBI foils ‘Halloween weekend’ terror plot in Michigan, confirms Kash Patel
Nov 01, 2025, at 08:51 am
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said on Friday it has foiled a possible terrorist attack in Michigan and arrested several suspects who were allegedly planning to strike during the Halloween weekend.
From NY to Mauritius: Indian-Origin CEO accused of masterminding $500 million BlackRock loan scam
Nov 01, 2025, at 12:29 am
A massive financial scandal has rocked the global private-credit market, with US investment giant BlackRock’s HPS Investment Partners and several major lenders reportedly trying to recover more than $500 million allegedly lost in a “breathtaking” loan fraud led by Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt.
'She is not Christian, has no plans to convert': JD Vance defends comments on wife Usha’s religion
Oct 31, 2025, at 11:54 pm
US Vice President JD Vance has defended his recent remarks about his wife, Usha Vance’s religion, after facing criticism online for suggesting he would like her to convert to Christianity.
After 30 years, Trump brings back nuclear tests: Here’s why it’s raising global alarms
Oct 31, 2025, at 02:38 pm
US President Donald Trump has ordered the resumption of nuclear weapons testing, an attempt to keep pace with other nations, including China and Russia.
‘I hope my Hindu-raised wife finds Christ someday’: US VP JD Vance’s remarks spark debate
Oct 31, 2025, at 12:09 am
US Vice President JD Vance expressed hope that his wife, Usha Vance, who was raised in the Hindu faith, will “one day be moved” by the Christian gospel, and his remarks have sparked discussion amid increasing polarization over religion and immigration in America.
Oct 30, 2025, at 10:58 pm
US President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for preventing a war between India and Pakistan earlier this year, saying he threatened to impose an “impossible” 250 percent tariff on both nations to stop further escalations, media reports said.
Oct 30, 2025, at 11:20 am
Busan/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has lowered tariffs on Chinese imports by 10 percent and said he is likely to sign a trade deal with Beijing "pretty soon", media reports said.
Donald Trump orders testing of nuclear arms just minutes prior to meeting with Xi Jinping
Oct 30, 2025, at 10:49 am
Washington DC/IBNS: Just minutes prior to his meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered the nuclear arms testing "on an equal basis", media reports said.
Massive blow for Indian professionals as US halts automatic work permit renewals
Oct 30, 2025, at 10:23 am
Washington DC/IBNS: In a move that would affect the Indians majorly, the United States has announced an interim rule to end the automatic renewal of work permits for migrants, media reports said.
Donald Trump, Xi Jinping set for high-stakes meeting today amid renewed trade tensions
Oct 30, 2025, at 12:10 am
After a six-year hiatus, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet on Thursday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Busan.
Oct 29, 2025, at 06:27 pm
An Indian-origin close aide of U.S. President Donald Trump is facing online racist abuse from far-right supporters after she urged restraint following rising hostility toward Sikh and Indian-origin truck drivers after two members of the community were involved in separate road mishaps.
Indian student charged in US for stabbing teens with metal fork on Lufthansa flight
Oct 28, 2025, at 11:51 pm
An Indian national, Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli, has been charged in the United States after allegedly stabbing two teenage passengers with a metal fork and slapping another passenger aboard a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.
Indian-origin businessman shot dead outside Canadian residence
Oct 28, 2025, at 06:48 pm
A 68-year-old Indian businessman was shot dead outside his residence in Canada's Abbotsford, British Columbia, on Monday, police said.
Oct 28, 2025, at 05:40 pm
An Indian student has been arrested for allegedly stabbing two teens with a metal fork while on board a Lufthansa flight from Chicago, US, to Germany.
Indian-origin woman murdered in Canada, police searching for suspect Manpreet Singh
Oct 28, 2025, at 02:29 pm
The Canadian Police have issued an arrest warrant for an Indian-origin man after a woman was found dead at a park in the Lincoln area.