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  57-year-old Sikh man found dead in California; police say he was 'mistakenly abducted'

  World | February 25, 2026 8:24 IST

  The victim has been identified as 57-year-old Avtar Singh. He was abducted from outside a gurdwara in San Joaquin County last week. His body was recovered on February 21.

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  22-year-old Indian student from Karnataka goes missing in US; search on

  World | February 14, 2026 9:45 IST

  The Indian student has been identified as 22-year-old Saketh Sreenivasaiah, who hails from Karnataka. He had gone missing on Monday, his roommate said, adding that he is in touch with local police.

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  Four dead, 10 injured in mass shooting at child's birthday party in California's Stockton

  World | November 30, 2025 10:59 IST

  The mass shooting took place at the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in Stockton, California, on Saturday. Detectives were still working to identify a possible motive.

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  Man accused of killing US cop knocked off bike in high-speed chase in California | Viral video

  Trending | October 28, 2025 12:47 IST

  The gunman fled the scene on a motorcycle, sparking a multi-agency pursuit that stretched across several highways. At times, the suspect reportedly reached speeds of over 150 miles per hour along the 210 Freeway as police attempted to stop him.

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  US: Drug-impaired Indian truck driver, living illegally, causes fiery crash killing 3 in California

  World | October 23, 2025 23:58 IST

  The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that Jashanpreet Singh has no legal immigration status in the United States. According to official records, he illegally entered the country through California’s El Centro Sector in early 2022.

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  US: Rohit Godara gang claims attack on Lawrence Bishnoi aide Harry Boxer in California

  World | October 19, 2025 23:35 IST

  Gang war spills overseas: The incident represents a fresh flashpoint in the escalating global feud between the Lawrence Bishnoi and Rohit Godara gangs. Over the past year, these rival networks have been locked in a cycle of violent attacks and online threats.

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  Massive fire erupts at Chevron's El Segundo refinery in California's Los Angeles | VIDEO

  World | October 03, 2025 13:43 IST

  A huge fire erupted at Chevron's El Segundo refinery in Los Angeles County following an explosion. Footage showed bright flames and smoke, though no injuries or evacuations have been reported. Authorities are investigating the cause.

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  Handcuffed, denied meals and medicines: Sikh grandmother deported from US after 33 years

  World | September 25, 2025 23:58 IST

  In 1992, Harjit Kaur migrated to the US as a single mother with two sons. Initially, she used to work at a saree shop in California. Her deportation even led to massive protests in California, with people slamming the ICE for the treatment Kaur received.

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  Indian-origin man kills registered sex offender in California after tracking him online | Details

  World | September 25, 2025 13:56 IST

  Police said they recovered screenshots of several sex offender profiles from California’s Megan’s Law website on Varun Suresh’s phone, including one of victim David Brimmer that had been saved less than an hour before the stabbing was reported.

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  US: Indian techie shot dead by California Police, family appeals for help from EAM Jaishankar

  World | September 19, 2025 9:56 IST

  Majlis Bachao Tahreek spokesperson and local political leader Amjed Ullah Khan echoed the family’s plea, urging the Indian govt to intervene swiftly. Nizamuddin, who had earned his MS degree in US before starting his career in California, now leaves behind grieving loved ones calling for justice.

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  Haryana Man shot dead in US' California for objecting to public urination near workplace

  India | September 08, 2025 19:52 IST

  Kapil’s family has been completely devastated over his death. He is survived by his parents and two sisters—one of whom is married. His father is a farmer, who owns a small piece of land in the village.

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  FBI unveils details of kidnapping-extortion ring, urges Indian-American community to step forward

  World | July 19, 2025 10:41 IST

  United States: In a major breakthrough, the FBI, along with the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department and the District Attorney's Office, held a joint press conference to announce the arrest of eight suspects linked to a gang-related case of kidnapping and torture near Stockton.

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  LA protests, immigration raids, and Trump’s response: Why is the National Guard being deployed?

  World | June 08, 2025 10:20 IST

  The California National Guard is being deployed to Los Angeles by President Donald Trump despite objections from Governor Gavin Newsom, following widespread protests against immigration raids conducted by federal agencies. The move has escalated tensions between state and federal authorities.

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  Murder leaves a print: Cigarette pack smokes out killer in 48-year-old California case

  World | May 14, 2025 16:41 IST

  A 48-year-old cold case in California has been solved after a thumbprint on a cigarette pack matched a suspect through the FBI’s updated database. Willie Eugene Sims, 69, was arrested in Ohio for the 1977 murder of Jeanette Ralston, whose body was found strangled in her car.

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  One student killed, two wounded in stabbing outside Southern California high school

  World | May 08, 2025 8:13 IST

  Other details such as the ages of the victims were not immediately made public. After-school programmes and athletics were cancelled, and officials said the school would make crisis counsellors available on Thursday (May 8).

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  US: Three dead, two Indian children missing after boat sinks off San Diego coast in California

  World | May 06, 2025 7:35 IST

  The boat capsized near the Torrey Pines State Beach off the San Diego coast in the Calfornia state. Members of an Indian family were among the three dead while 3 two India children are among 7 missing, search for whom is underway by the US Coast Guard

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  Fire erupts inside California's Disneyland Resort parking garage, black smoke engulfs sky: Video

  World | April 05, 2025 8:13 IST

  Some operations of the Disneyland Resort in California were temporarily closed after fire erupted inside Disneyland Resort parking garage. The incident damaged almost a dozen cars, while no injuries are reported so far.

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  India condemns vandalism at Hindu temple in California: 'Despicable act'

  India | March 09, 2025 11:52 IST

  Hindu Temple vandalised in California: New Delhi also called for adequate security to the places of worship in view of the incident.

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  Hindu temple vandalised in California with anti-India graffiti, BAPS says 'will never let hate...'

  World | March 09, 2025 7:30 IST

  Hindu Temple vandalized in California: Cases of temple vandalism took place last year too as the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California.

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  Rock climber shares final moments before fatal fall in California, post goes viral | see pics

  Trending | January 29, 2025 15:59 IST

  Micah Manalese, who fell to her death while climbing Pine Creek Trail in Red Rocks Canyon, Nevada shared her final moments before the fatal fall. Her last Facebook post, in which, she expressed her love for rock climbing and desire for more adventures, has gone viral. See her post here.