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An Indian-origin truck driver has admitted causing a fatal crash in Canada as he was playing a mobile phone game behind the steering wheel. The deadly pileup killed 2 people.29-year-old Baljeet Singh is an Ontario resident who pleaded guilty in a Longueuil courthouse to dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm over…
A Reddit post detailing repeated US visa rejections for an Indian family has sparked discussion online about how difficult it can be to secure a visitor visa even after multiple attempts and stronger documentation.“Parents denied US tourist visa 4 times over 9 years from India — what are we doing wrong? Is there any hope…
An Indian-origin Melbourne leader has called out what she describes as silence from politicians over racism targeting Indian Australians, saying the issue is about dignity, safety and equal respect.Roshena Campbell, Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne and a Liberal Party politician, said there was a clear difference in how different communities are treated when facing abuse.She…
Indian-origin entrepreneur Arjun Singh has been recognised with the prestigious Mark Bingham Award for Excellence in Achievement by Young Alumni, honouring his impactful contributions to education technology. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Singh co-founded Gradescope, a platform that has transformed how educators assess student work. Built during his time as a doctoral…
JD Vance with wife Usha and kids at Taj Mahal during their visit to India. (PTI photo) United States vice president JD Vance on Tuesday (local time) praised his in-laws, who have Indian-origin background, and called them ‘great contributors’ to America. VP Vance was speaking at a Turning Point USA tour event at the University…
In an inspiring tale of innovation, young Indian entrepreneur Angad Daryani is changing the landscape of air quality with his groundbreaking startup, Praan. By creating systems that operate without filters and consume minimal energy, Praan addresses the urgent challenge of urban pollution, specifically targeting the dangerous PM2.5 and PM10 particles. Angad Daryani is an Indian-origin…
Deep Jariwala, an Indian-origin scientist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, has been appointed as the UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Quantum Devices, marking a significant milestone in his career. After nearly nine years at Penn, he will take up this prestigious joint role between the University of Tennessee Knoxville and Oak Ridge National Laboratory…
Bodhana Sivanandan (Photo by John Saunders) NEW DELHI: Indian-origin chess talent Bodhana Sivanandan has become England’s top-rated female player, according to the latest list by FIDE. At just 11, she now holds a rating of 2366 and has moved ahead of four-time British women’s champion Lan Yao. Based in North London, Bodhana’s journey is especially…
A man has been charged with second‑degree murder in the fatal shooting of Birinder Singh, a 22‑year‑old international student from India, during a daytime highway incident near Leduc, just south of Edmonton, Canada.Singh was shot on March 14 while driving on Highway 2 near Township Road 490. He died of his injuries later the same…
A 27-year-old man of Indian origin was shot dead in Canada’s Surrey city on Saturday night in what police believe was a targeted attack linked to organised crime.The victim was identified as Jasman Sekhon, according to an update issued on Monday by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT).The shooting took place at a townhouse complex…
