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3 Indian-origin men arrested in Texas in prostitution sting targeting human trafficking
2025-11-03T18:41:27+05:30
Pointing gun at Anita Anand's photo: Canada ministers condemn protest outside Indian consulate
2025-11-03T01:33:58+05:30
Indian-origin Christian MAGA activist 'caught lying' in support of JD Vance
A controversy erupted after JD Vance expressed hope his Hindu wife would convert to Christianity. MAGA commentator Dinesh D'Souza defended Vance, claiming his own low-caste Hindu ancestors in India converted as they were treated badly. However, D'Souza was accused of contradicting his own writings about his Brahmin ancestry, leading to further debate on religious conversion and caste.
2025-11-02T19:10:55+05:30
'Hindus should have no problem if Usha...': Indian-origin activist on Vance Christianity controversy
2025-11-03T00:19:44+05:30
'So that he can stay in Canada': Child abductor Manoj Govindbalunikam appeals for lighter sentence
2025-11-02T22:31:06+05:30
Another Indian woman caught shoplifting in US; breaks down, cries 'sorry' - video goes viral
A viral video shows an Indian woman crying and pleading with US officers, claiming she "forgot to pay" for items. The incident, which the TOI could not independently verify, echoes a previous case where an Indian tourist was arrested for shoplifting nearly $1,000 worth of goods. US authorities warn that such offenses can lead to visa revocation and future ineligibility.
2025-11-02T15:25:53+05:30
'Hey, what are you doing': Indian-origin man Arvi Singh Sagoo attacked, killed in Canada by stranger who was urinating on his car
A shocking incident in Edmonton saw Indian-origin Canadian businessman Arvi Singh Sagoo fatally assaulted after confronting a stranger urinating on his car. The unprovoked attack left Sagoo unconscious, leading to his death five days later. Police have arrested Kyle Papin in connection with the aggravated assault. A fundraiser has been launched to support Sagoo's two children.
2025-10-29T20:28:22+05:30
Indian-origin truck driver arrested on US-Canada border with 77 kg cocaine; charged with drug import attempt
An Indian-origin truck driver, Surj Singh Salaria, was arrested in Canada with nearly 77 kg of cocaine valued at $7 million. Charged with multiple offenses, he was denied bail. This incident occurs amid heightened scrutiny of Indian truck drivers in North America and ongoing disputes over cross-border drug trafficking.
2025-10-29T19:47:19+05:30
Punjabi-Canadian businessman Darshan Singh Sahsi shot dead: Killer waited in parked car; police call it targeted killing
Prominent Punjabi-Canadian businessman Darshan Singh Sahsi, 68, was fatally shot outside his Abbotsford home on Monday morning. Sahsi, president of global clothing recycler Canam International, was ambushed by a shooter waiting in a parked car. The investigation is ongoing, with the Major Crime Unit transitioning the case to IHIT.
2025-10-28T09:30:16+05:30
Mid-air drama: Indian passenger stabs two teens with fork, slaps woman; flight diverted to Boston
An Indian national, Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli, faces federal charges after allegedly stabbing two teenagers with a fork and assaulting a flight attendant on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany. The incident forced the plane to divert to Boston, where Usiripalli was apprehended. He was previously in the US on a student visa but now lacks lawful status.
2025-10-28T13:16:12+05:30
'US has given me a lot but...': 37-year-old Redditor says India is more happening, people show up for each other
2025-10-27T18:12:17+05:30
Right to work for H-4 visa holders stands as US Supreme Court declines appeal
The US Supreme Court has ended a decade-long legal fight, allowing H-4 visa holders, primarily spouses of H-1B workers, to continue working. This decision upholds employment authorization for those facing green card backlogs.
2025-10-27T16:47:21+05:30
Indian-origin man wanted in murder of a woman in Canada
Brampton police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for Manpreet Singh, 27, in connection with the murder of Amanpreet Saini, 27, whose body was discovered in a Lincoln park. Authorities believe Singh fled the country after Saini's body was found with traumatic injuries. The attack is considered targeted with no ongoing public safety threat.
2025-10-25T21:37:59+05:30
Indian-origin trucker crash: Florida moves SC over immigrant CDLs; crackdown looms
An Indian-origin truck driver, Harjinder Singh, accused in a fatal Florida crash, reportedly failed his CDL test ten times before obtaining a license. This incident has intensified the debate over issuing commercial licenses to undocumented immigrants, with Florida petitioning the Supreme Court against such policies.
2025-10-25T17:29:55+05:30
Indian-origin Congressman shuts down 'racist' Florida leader
Chandler Langevin is a member of the Palm Bay City Council who made headlines because of his hateful statements against Indians. He said Indians in America only care for benefiting their countries and hence they should be ousted. This led to a massive controversy and the city council voted for the elimination of Langevin from the council.
2025-10-25T17:33:55+05:30
Singapore hospital: Indian nurse accused of molesting male visitor; jailed for over one year
An Indian nurse at Singapore's Raffles Hospital received a jail sentence of 14 months and two strokes of the cane for molesting a male visitor in a hospital toilet. The 34-year-old nurse, Elipe Siva Nagu, claimed he intended to 'disinfect' the victim. The incident, which occurred in June, caused the victim significant emotional distress.
2025-10-25T08:19:32+05:30
Indian-origin woman arrested in North Carolina for attacking husband with knife for 'not cleaning house'; she calls it accident
2025-10-25T02:16:34+05:30
'Singh Organization': 11 Indian-origin men charged in California for major cargo theft going on for 4 years
2025-10-24T21:44:20+05:30
Fake jobs, immigration fraud: 59-year-old Indian-origin man Umesh Patel sentenced to home detention in New Zealand
An Indian-origin Auckland man, Umesh Patel, has been sentenced to nine months of home detention for orchestrating an elaborate immigration fraud scheme. Patel created fake jobs and submitted fraudulent documents to Immigration New Zealand, charging applicants between NZD $10,000 and $30,000. The scheme, which ran for years, undermined the integrity of New Zealand's immigration system.
2025-10-24T18:51:36+05:30
Truck crash in California: 'Illegal immigrant' Jashanpreet Singh arrested for killing 3; was under influence
A 21-year-old Indian national, Jashanpreet Singh, faces charges after allegedly causing a fatal crash on Interstate 10 while driving an 18-wheeler under the influence. The incident, which claimed three lives and injured others, highlights concerns over commercial driver licensing for non-citizens. Singh had reportedly entered the US illegally in 2022.
2025-10-23T12:11:02+05:30
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