FBI warns Sikh separatist Pannun of fresh life threat
Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun said Tuesday that the FBI and Royal Canadian Mounted Police have warned him of a new credible threat to his life. FBI agents asked him not…
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NYC mayor Mamdani opposes RSS event at Madison Square Garden
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he does not support the August 29 event at Madison Square Garden featuring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, but acknowledged the city may lack legal authority…
Indian students flock to Philippines for medical degrees
Thousands of Indian students are choosing medical schools in the Philippines, primarily in Davao City, attracted by English-medium instruction, a US-influenced curriculum and lower costs compared to private Indian colleges. Davao Medical…
Xi Jinping keeps India guessing on BRICS summit attendance
Chinese President Xi Jinping has not confirmed his attendance at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, scheduled for October 22-24, leaving speculation over his participation. The Indian Express reported that Xi's silence…
Trump plans $103,265 H-1B visa fee hike, industry fights back
The Trump administration has proposed permanently raising the H-1B visa fee from up to $5,000 to $103,265 per application. The Department of Homeland Security published the proposal on Tuesday. Public comments will…
MJ Akbar warns ruinous conflict risk in India-China border talks
Former Union Minister MJ Akbar has cautioned that ongoing India-China border talks risk heading towards a 'ruinous' conflict if not handled with firm resolve. Speaking at a public event, Akbar said the…
Indian-origin astronaut Menon installs ISS antenna on second spacewalk
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot completed a spacewalk on Tuesday to install a new Ku-band communications antenna on the International Space Station. The spacewalk, the 283rd…
US sanctions 4 India-based firms, 3 citizens over Iran oil deals
The Donald Trump administration has sanctioned four India-based companies and three Indian citizens for trading Iranian oil and petrochemicals. The US Treasury imposed the penalties under 'Operation Economic Outcast', targeting transactions worth…
Professor slams Indian woman’s viral airport wheelchair video
An Indian-origin professor has criticised a viral video showing a woman welcoming her parents at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport in the US, where her mother emerged in a wheelchair but was later seen…
NYC Mayor Mamdani opposes RSS chief Bhagwat’s Madison Square Garden event
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he opposes an August 29 event at Madison Square Garden where RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is to address the Indian diaspora, but added the city…
