Georgia
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Indian-origin woman working with Google shot dead in US, husband arrested for murder
World | Jul 11, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTThe victim has been identified as Sheetal Wrzesien. Her husband, Kirk Wrzesien, was arrested at the scene. He has been charged with murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
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Most-wanted gangster Venkatesh Garg arrested at Delhi Airport after extradition from Georgia
Delhi | Jun 11, 2026, 05:51 PM ISTMost wanted gangster Venkatesh Garg has been arrested at Delhi Airport after being extradited from Georgia, where he had allegedly been operating an extortion network linked to the Kapil Sangwan gang.
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WATCH: US plane crash lands on busy highway in Georgia, hitting several vehicles
World | Feb 10, 2026, 11:08 AM ISTGainesville plane crash: The small plane crash landed on a busy highway in the US state of Georgia, hitting several vehicles before coming to a stop.
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Indian-origin man kills wife, three relatives in US; children found hiding in closet | 10 Points
World | Jan 24, 2026, 11:38 PM ISTThe accused killed his wife and the relatives when three children, aged seven, 10 and 12, were inside the house and hiding in a closet. The eldest among them called the police, which later led to the accused's arrest.
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Travel unlocked: 5 countries you can visit with a Japan visa as an Indian traveller
Lifestyle | Jan 22, 2026, 11:11 PM ISTHolding a valid Japan visa can open up more travel options than many realise. Indian passport holders can visit several countries using the same visa, making short trips easier and more flexible. Here’s a look at destinations that allow entry with a Japan visa.
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Two most wanted Indian gangsters arrested abroad in Georgia and US, deportation to India imminent
India | Nov 09, 2025, 10:29 AM ISTVenkatesh Garg, a resident of Narayangarh, Haryana, fled to Georgia following his involvement in the murder of a Bahujan Samaj Party leader in Gurugram. With over ten criminal cases registered against him in India, Garg was actively recruiting young men from Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi.
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'You're beautiful': Trump compliments Meloni, while Erdogan tells her to 'quit' smoking | WATCH
World | Oct 14, 2025, 10:24 AM ISTAt the Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt, Donald Trump’s comment calling Italian PM Giorgia Meloni “beautiful” stole the show.
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Indians face inhumane treatment at Georgia-Armenia border: 'Forced to sit on footpath like cattle'
India | Sep 17, 2025, 01:44 PM ISTPatel condemned the treatment as "shameful and unacceptable," tagging Indian authorities, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishanka,r to call for urgent intervention.
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US: Five soldiers shot, suspect apprehended in active shooter incident at Fort Stewart army base
World | Aug 06, 2025, 11:32 PM ISTUS: All individuals within the impacted area of the base were ordered to remain indoors and securely close and lock all windows and doors, as the threat was still ongoing. In response to the lockdown, Fort Stewart announced that all access gates to the facility had been shut.
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Georgia becomes first US state to introduce historic bill to formally recognise 'Hinduphobia'
World | Apr 12, 2025, 07:08 PM ISTThe bill seeks to enable law enforcement and other agencies to consider Hinduphobia while cataloguing such discrimination and taking appropriate action.
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Flooding, deadly storms leave at least 9 dead in US, Kentucky reports highest casualties
World | Feb 17, 2025, 06:41 AM ISTEight of the nine casualties were reported from Kentucky. Most of the deaths were caused by cars getting stuck in high water. At least 39,000 homes have been facing power cuts due to the storm, and the Kentucky governor has said that the situation may worsen.
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11 Indians killed in Georgia's mountain resort due to carbon monoxide poisoning
World | Dec 17, 2024, 05:59 AM ISTThe police started an investigation under Article 116 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which implies negligent manslaughter.
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US Election Results: Hoax Bomb Threats, Suspected To Be From Russia, Cause Minor Disruption
News | Nov 06, 2024, 11:26 AM ISTUS Election Results: Police said the closure of a polling station in Georgia after a hoax bomb scare caused only minor disruption. At least two polling sites in neighbouring Fulton County were also targeted after a threat that officials blamed on Russian agents.
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US Exit Poll: From Pennsylvania to Arizona, here's who is leading elections- Trump or Harris | CHECK
World | Nov 06, 2024, 09:49 AM ISTFollowing are preliminary results from an exit poll conducted by Edison Research. Results will be updated as additional poll responses are gathered.
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Shooting at Albany State University leaves one dead, five injured
World | Oct 20, 2024, 11:17 PM ISTA shooting during homecoming weekend at Albany State University in Georgia left one person dead and five injured, prompting an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
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World Tourism Day 2024: 5 best places to visit in Georgia, the host country
Travel | Sep 26, 2024, 05:26 PM ISTOn this World Tourism Day, let's not only explore the beauty of Georgia but also make a conscious effort to promote sustainable and responsible tourism.
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'Broken family': Georgia teen shooter's mother has multiple drug arrests, father gifted AR-15 rifle
World | Sep 07, 2024, 02:31 PM ISTColt Gray, 14, has been charged with four counts of felony murder and faces life without parole if convicted. His mother Marcee has a long criminal history with drug use and his father Colin, who was also arrested, had presented him an AR-15 rifle for Christmas.
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US: Father of Georgia school shooting suspect arrested for 'knowingly allowing' access to firearm
World | Sep 06, 2024, 11:29 AM ISTColt Gray, 14, was charged with four counts of felony murder and would be tried as an adult after opening fire at the Apalachee High School in Atlanta. His father was charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children.
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'We cannot accept this as normal': Biden after 14-year-old boy kills four in Georgia school shooting
World | Sep 05, 2024, 09:17 AM ISTBiden called on Republicans to collaborate with Democrats to end rampant gun violence in the US. This came after a 14-year-old boy opened fire at a high school in Georgia, killing two teachers and fellow students, on Wednesday.
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Georgia: 4 killed, dozens injured in Winder high school shooting, FBI arrests suspect; Biden reacts
World | Sep 04, 2024, 11:09 PM ISTFatalities have been reported after a school shooting at a Georgia high school, which was put on lockdown Wednesday and students gathered in its football stadium, the local sheriff's office said.