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  Nearly 66,000 Indians officially became American citizens in 2022: US Census

  World | April 22, 2024 10:20 IST

  According to American Community Survey data from the US Census Bureau, around 46 million foreign-born persons resided in the United States in 2022, approximately 14 per cent of the total US population of 333 million.

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  Indian national, who was arrested for re-entering America illegally, dies while awaiting deportation

  World | April 18, 2024 8:07 IST

  Jaspal Singh first entered the US illegally in 1992, however, a judge ordered his deportation in 1998. Singh returned to India voluntarily but was again arrested by US Customs and Border Protection’s Border Patrol officers while illegally reentering the United States at the US-Mexico Border in 2023.

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  UK: Indian-origin gang sentenced to 122 years for brutal murder of Indian delivery driver

  World | April 13, 2024 11:04 IST

  Arshdeep Singh, Jagdeep Singh, Shivdeep Singh and Manjot Singh were sentenced to 28 years each for murdering Aurman Singh with weapons including an axe, hockey stick and shovel. A fifth Indian-origin man, Sukhmandeep Singh, was sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter.

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  Canada: Renowned Indian-origin builder, head of Guru Nanak Sikh Temple and engineer shot dead

  World | April 09, 2024 11:14 IST

  According to Canadian police, at least two Indian-origin men, including a prominent builder Boota Singh Gill, were killed in the gunfire. The autopsies will be performed on Tuesday and Wednesday, it said.

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  Newly wedded woman from Mumbai, sound engineer killed in UAE's Sharjah building fire

  World | April 08, 2024 16:12 IST

  Two Indians were among the five residents who lost their lives in a fire that engulfed a residential building in UAE's Sharjah's Al Nahda area on Thursday night.

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  Nepali citizens fighting in both Russia and Ukraine, over 700 families ask Moscow for help: Report

  World | March 13, 2024 19:20 IST

  Hundreds of Nepali citizens are reported fighting for the Russians against Ukraine. A small number of Nepali citizens are serving in the Ukrainian Army, too, but both conflicting nations have not shared the details with the government of Nepal.

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  Indian Hindus arrive in Pakistan to participate in Mahashivratri festival

  World | March 06, 2024 23:51 IST

  The pilgrims will return to Lahore on March 10 and on March 11 they will visit the Krishna Temple, Lahore Fort and other historical places in Lahore. They will return to their homeland on March 12.

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  Indian Embassy confirms Hyderabad man killed in Ukraine war: 'Will make efforts to send his body'

  World | March 06, 2024 19:53 IST

  "We have learnt about the tragic death of an Indian national Shri Mohammed Asfan. We are in touch with the family and Russian authorities," the Indian Embassy in Russia wrote on X.

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  Indian national from Hyderabad, who was hired as 'security helper', killed in Russia-Ukraine war

  World | March 06, 2024 19:46 IST

  The 30-year-old was identified as Mohammed Asfan, whose family had reached out to the AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi seeking help in bringing back the youth from the warzone.

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  'Relocate to safe areas within Israel': India issues advisory after Kerala man killed in war

  World | March 05, 2024 16:06 IST

  The Indian government has also issued multiple contact details of the embassy and other officials which could assist the Indians in case of any emergency in the midst of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

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  Kerala man killed, two others injured in missile attack from Lebanon on Israel

  World | March 05, 2024 9:23 IST

  Hezbollah is believed to have carried out the attack that killed the Indian national Patnibin Maxwell from Kerala in northern Israel. Hezbollah has been launching rockets, missiles, and drones at northern Israel daily since October 8 in support of Hamas amid the war in Gaza.

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  'Will take immediate action if any foreign...': British MP raises concerns over Sikh safety in UK

  World | February 28, 2024 14:23 IST

  Speaking during the House of Commons session this week, Gill – without taking any names – referred to alleged assassination plots against Sikhs abroad to ask about security steps for “British Sikh activists.” “

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  'Several already discharged': MEA rejects reports on Indians seeking discharge from Russian Army

  World | February 26, 2024 11:53 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in a statement released in the early morning, retreated it was aware of the subject and added the matter was taken up strongly with the concerned Russian authorities in Moscow and New Delhi.

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  23-year-old Indian national hired as 'security helper' killed in Russia-Ukraine war

  World | February 25, 2024 15:09 IST

  Earlier, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal acknowledged that the ministry was aware that some Indians were recruited by some agents who later duped them into combating role in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

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  Indian national dies in New York residential building fire, embassy extends support

  World | February 25, 2024 10:27 IST

  Meanwhile, according to fire officials, 18 people were rescued. Moreover, 12 were rushed to a local hospital and four victims remain in critical condition, local media reported. a full vacate order has been issued by the Department of Buildings.

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  Pannun case: Indian national accused in murder plot can be extradited to US, rules Czech court

  World | January 20, 2024 10:46 IST

  A final decision on the extradition of Nikhil Gupta lies in the hands of Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blazek once the ruling is delivered to all parties in the case. Gupta had argued his identity was mistaken and that he was not the man the US was looking for, according to Czech media.

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  Pannun case: US objects to sending proof requested by Nikhil Gupta till he appears in New York court

  World | January 11, 2024 13:05 IST

  Gupta’s attorney filed a ‘Motion to Compel Production of Discovery’ on January 4 seeking to direct federal prosecutors to provide "defence materials" about the Pannun case. US District Judge Victor Marrero ordered the Biden administration to respond to a motion filed by Gupta's lawyers.

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  US court orders govt to reply to motion filed by Indian seeking proof of murder plot allegations

  World | January 10, 2024 23:30 IST

  US federal prosecutors have charged that Gupta was working with an Indian government employee in the foiled plot to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who holds dual citizenship of the US and Canada.

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  Sunak pledges action over Post Office scandal impacting many British Indians

  World | January 07, 2024 18:31 IST

  The government, which formally owns Post Office Ltd, has paid out millions in compensation to many of the sub-postmasters impacted but there are many others still waiting for years.

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  Indians who sought asylum in France freed as police failed to present case within timeframe

  World | December 28, 2023 7:05 IST

  The 25 people were among 303 passengers who boarded a plane operated by Romanian company Legend Airlines in Dubai last week.