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2 Indian Students In US' Arizona Killed In Car Collision: Cops

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 23, 2024, Washington

Two Indian students in the United States were killed on the spot in a head-on traffic collision near Lake Pleasant in Arizona, according to police.

Indian-Origin Man, 40, Gets 20 Years Jail For Beating Girlfriend To Death

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 23, 2024, Singapore

An Indian-origin married man was sentenced to 20 years in jail on Monday for culpable homicide not amounting to murdering his girlfriend for having relationships with other men.

Indian Students Bag NASA Awards For Human Exploration Rover Challenge

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 23, 2024, Washington

Two Indian students' teams from the New Delhi area and Mumbai have won awards from the NASA for the Human Exploration Rover Challenge.

Indian Sikh Pilgrim, 67, Dies In Pakistan's Lahore

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 23, 2024, Lahore

A visiting Indian Sikh pilgrim died in Lahore on Monday due to cardiac arrest, a Pakistani official said.

India Now Second-Largest Source Country For New Citizens In US: Report

Press Trust of India | Monday April 22, 2024, Washington

As many as 65,960 Indians officially became US citizens, making India the second-largest source country for new citizens in America after Mexico, according to a latest Congressional report.

Delhi-Born Man In London Mayor Race Spells Out His Promises

Press Trust of India | Sunday April 21, 2024, London

The Indian-origin candidate in the race to challenge Sadiq Khan from winning a third term as London Mayor says the citizens of the UK capital have been let down by all major political parties and that he wants to run London like a "seasoned CEO"

UK's India Gate To Commemorate Role Of Indian Soldiers From World Wars

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 20, 2024, London

Brighton's local council approved plans for an annual multi-faith event at the India Gate memorial to commemorate Indian soldiers' role in the World Wars, aiming to honor their sacrifices and promote understanding of their vital history.

Meet Jigar Shah, Indian-American Named In TIME Most Influential List

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Saturday April 20, 2024

Jigar Shah is the Director of the Loan Programs Office at the US Department of Energy. He has over 25 years of expertise in clean energy and is also an expert in project finance, clean technology, and entrepreneurship.

US Congressional Black Caucus Lineup To Oust Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 20, 2024, Washington

In one of the rarest instances, the Congressional Black Caucus has lined up to oust one of the sitting lawmakers, Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar, who is seeking his re-election from the 13th Congressional District of Michigan.

Indian Student's Death In US Likely Linked To Blue Whale Challenge: Report

IANS | Saturday April 20, 2024, Washington

In a grim first for Indians studying in the US, a first-year student took his own life in March while playing, it is understood, a macabre online game of dares called the "Blue Whale Challenge", which has also been called the "suicide game".

Indian Man Jailed For 5 Years For Selling Controlled Substance On Dark Web In US

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 20, 2024, Washington

A 40-year-old Indian national has been sentenced to five years in prison for selling controlled substances on dark web marketplaces and ordered to forfeit approximately USD 150 million.

2 Indian-Origin Men Among 6 Arrested In Canada's Biggest Gold, Cash Heist

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 18, 2024, Ottawa, Canada

At least two Indian-origin men are among six persons arrested in connection with a brazen multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's main airport last year, the biggest gold theft in Canada's history.

57-Year-Old Indian National Awaiting Deportation Dies In US Hospital

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 18, 2024, Washington

An Indian national awaiting deportation because of his illegal entry into the United States has died at a hospital in Atlanta, federal authorities said Wednesday.

Indian-Origin Principal Wins UK Legal Challenge Over School Prayer Ban

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 16, 2024, London

In a statement following the ruling, Ms Birbalsingh said it was a "victory for all schools" and of the "robust yet respectful secularism" principles on which the school she founded in 2014 is run.

"Big Concern": S Jaishankar On Rise In Deaths Of Indian Students Overseas

Press Trust of India | Monday April 15, 2024, Bengaluru

Amid a rise in violent attacks on Indian students in the US in which many have lost their lives, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday that such cases are unconnected but certainly a big concern for the government.

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