Desi chess star, 9, youngest ever to play for England
Bodhana Sivanandan, nine, joined England's Chess Olympiad team in Budapest. Ranked top under-10 girl with a 2185 Elo rating, she is a multiple champion and Woman FIDE Master. Bodhana, who lives in Harrow, will become the newest and youngest member of England's women's team at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest in September. The next youngest team member is Lan Yao, 23. The other players are in their 30s and 40s.
Support for Tories among Indian diaspora in UK plummets
Indian-American physician pleads guilty to $2.4 million healthcare fraud scheme
Indian American physician Mona Ghosh pleaded guilty to federal healthcare fraud for billing Medicaid and private insurers for non-existent services through her clinic, Progressive Women's Healthcare. Facing up to ten years per count in federal prison, Ghosh admitted responsibility for over $1.5 million in fraudulent reimbursements. Sentencing is scheduled for October 22, with prosecutors alleging she orchestrated a scheme involving false claims and overstated medical services from 2018 to 2022.
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Indian-origin activist among three women charged for staging protest in Palestinian's support in Singapore
Three women, including an Indian-origin activist, faced charges for organizing a procession supporting the Palestinian cause without a permit in a prohibited area. They carried umbrellas symbolizing solidarity and delivered letters to the Prime Minister's office.
Indian-origin doctor who drove Tesla off cliff won't face trial
Dharmesh Patel intentionally drove his Tesla off the cliff with his wife and two children sitting inside because he felt like the world was caving in because of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the fentanyl crisis, child sex trafficking, and Jeffery Epstein, according to prosecutors. His wife told investigators that he sent her news articles about those topics, and he struggled to sleep at night.
Indian-origin man jailed for a rival gang-inspired fight in Singapore hotel
Indian-American Hemant Mistry dies after being punched in the face in Oklahoma city
In Oklahoma, a tragic incident occurred when 59-year-old Indian-American motel manager Hemant Mistry, originally from Gujarat, was fatally punched by a man identified as Richard Lewis. The assault happened in the motel's parking lot near Interstate 40 and Meridian Avenue on Saturday night, after Mistry requested Lewis to leave the property. Police were called to the scene around 10 PM.
Indian-American couple convicted for forcing relative to work at gas station
Texas police arrest shooter in murder of Indian man in US
Dasari Gopikrishna, shot in Texas, faces tragic death. Davonta Mathis charged with murder. Indian consulate aids in body repatriation. Community mourns loss, expresses condolences. Wife and son left behind.
16 countries, 59 days: British national completes epic road trip from London to Thane
A British national from Thane completed an 18,300 km road trip from London to Thane, spanning 16 countries in 59 days. Virajit Mungale, with roots in Raunak Park, Thane, embarked on this journey, showcasing human endurance and exploration spirit.
Siddharth Mallya marries girlfriend Jasmine in London
Arm severed, dumped by employer, Punjabi man dies in Italy
Billionaire Hinduja family members sentenced to jail for exploiting staff at Geneva villa
A Swiss court sentenced four members of the Hinduja family to up to four and a half years in jail on Friday for exploiting domestic workers at their Geneva villa. The criminal court, however, cleared the members of a billionaire family of charges that they engaged in illegal human trafficking of their servants, mostly illiterate Indians, who were employed at their luxurious lakeside villa in Geneva.
Canada Parliament honours Nijjar; India plans Kanishka tribute
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'Dumped like rubbish': Indian man dies in Italy after arms severed in farm accident; MEA reacts
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Indian-origin man gets 5 weeks jail for punching police officer in Singapore
Indian worker dies in Maldives, 2nd death in last two months
A 30-year-old Indian worker collapsed and died on the Sinamale' Bridge in Maldives during maintenance activity. This marks the second worksite accident involving an Indian national since May 3. The incident was reported by agencies.
CM Sukhu condemns assault on Punjab NRI couple, says Himachal government to ensure guilty face action
PNG Jewellers' outlet robbed in broad daylight in US; video goes viral
Pune-headquartered PNG jewellers' shop in United States robbed by 20 masked men in broad daylight. Five arrested. Viral CCTV footage shows armed men breaking in.
Indian-origin man shoots Punjab woman dead in US, injures another
One woman from Punjab shot dead, while another injured in Roosevelt Avenue in Cartaret, New Jersey. The shooting occurred outside a residence on Wednesday morning, resulting in the death of one woman, while the other sustained critical injuries. The Consulate General of India on June 14, identified the victims as Jasvir Kaur and Gagandeep Kaur a
Canada's largest gold heist: Indian-origin former Air Canada manager to surrender, says lawyer
Indian-origin former Air Canada manager, Simran Preet Panesar, implicated in CAD 22.5 million gold and cash heist, set to surrender in Canada's largest theft.
Mortal remains of 45 Indians brought back: What caused Kuwait building fire?
A fire in a Kuwaiti building housing 195 migrant workers, mostly Indians, led to 45 Indian fatalities. The blaze, caused by an electrical short circuit, was attributed to safety violations. PM Modi expressed sorrow and announced relief. Union ministers and Kerala's chief minister attended the return of mortal remains of the deceased at Kochi airport. The incident's negligence is under investigation.
Kuwait Building Fire: Most victims died in sleep after inhaling smoke
A fire in Kuwait claimed 49 lives, mostly Indian nationals from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and north Indian states. The victims, unskilled and semi-skilled workers, died from smoke inhalation and burns while sleeping in a building housing nearly 200 people.
Indian-origin man shoots brother dead, injures mother
Charu Asopa shares flight pictures thanking former husband Rajeev Sen; the latter comments ‘Looking beautiful’
Khatron Ke Khiladi 14's Abhishek Kumar reacts to Munawar Faruqui's wedding, says 'Maine usse bola Bhabhi ko hi bolna'
Hina Khan cuts her long tresses post her first chemotherapy battling stage three Breast Cancer; pens a long note 'Not all of us have the same tools at our disposal to manage heartbreaking emotions'
Shark Tank India’s Namita Thapar praises Karishma Tanna for breaking stereotypes; says ‘you have done so many different things that are all very diverse’
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