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The Indian National Congress party has suspended five of its Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Haryana. The suspensions were issued due to the MLAs engaging in cross-voting during the recent Rajya Sabha elections.
Australian police have launched an investigation into singer Katy Perry following sexual assault allegations made by actress Ruby Rose. The claims reportedly stem from an incident at a Melbourne nightclub.
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) is meeting today to finalize its strategy regarding the Women's Reservation Bill and the Delimitation Bill, key legislative proposals in India.
Randhir Jaiswal also urged Indian nationals in Iran -- where an estimated 7,500 Indians remain -- to exit the country quickly in coordination with the Embassy and follow advised transit routes.
The Indian National Congress has publicly backed Pawan Khera in a controversy involving Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, questioning the CM's claims against Rahul Gandhi ahead of the 2026 Assembly Elections.
India's Foreign Ministry announced the evacuation of 1,777 Indian nationals from Iran, facilitated via Armenia and Azerbaijan, with assistance also provided to two foreign nationals.
Police in Požega, Croatia, have arrested a 38-year-old Indian national for allegedly creating and possessing fake residence and work permits, as well as forged labor contracts, which were stored on his mobile phone.
Kuwait is mourning Santhanaselvam Krishnan and other casualties, as India's Foreign Ministry reports eight Indian nationals have died and one is missing amidst the ongoing Middle East conflict, with a service building of a power station and a water desalination plant also damaged in the Iranian attack. Iran media also confirmed strikes put a desalination plant on a Gulf island out of service, with one death confirmed after Iran struck the plant.
The CBI has arrested Sunil Nellathu Ramakrishnan in Mumbai, identifying him as a key figure in trafficking Indian nationals to cyber scam compounds in Myanmar, where victims were exploited for global fraud schemes.
Authorities in Abu Dhabi confirmed the deaths of two individuals, a Pakistani and an Indian national, after remnants of an intercepted ballistic missile fell on Sweihan street, causing casualties and material damage.
Amid the West Asia conflict, 1,043 Indian nationals, including 717 students, have crossed from Iran into neighboring Armenia and Azerbaijan, receiving support from Indian missions.
Qatar Airways has flown over 7,600 Indian nationals home from Doha in three days and announced limited flights until March 2026, citing the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Debris from an intercepted missile fell in Abu Dhabi, resulting in minor injuries to one Indian national.
As tensions escalate in West Asia, the death toll for Indian nationals has reached six, with the latest casualty reported in Saudi Arabia.
Tragedy struck Riyadh as an Indian national lost their life on March 18th amidst escalating regional tensions.
More than 260,000 Indian nationals have returned home from the Middle East, with air carriers adding flights to accommodate the rush ahead of the Eid festival.
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched a search for Indian national Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel, who is accused of defrauding multiple victims through mail and wire fraud between 2017 and 2021.
Around 1,600 Indian nationals travelled to India on five Qatar Airways flights on Tuesday, even as the airline continues to operate limited services due to restrictions on Qatar's airspace, the…
More than 244,000 Indian nationals have returned from Gulf countries, indicating a significant repatriation or migration trend.
"On behalf of the Indian National Congress, we are deeply distressed by the horrific loss of civilian lives in Kabul following the recent air strikes by Pakistan on a hospital, which killed nearly 400 people," says Mallikarjun Kharge
The United Arab Emirates has arrested 19 Indian nationals for allegedly circulating 'misleading' videos related to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Eleven Indian nationals have been charged in the US for their alleged involvement in a visa scam where they staged fake armed robberies to obtain U-visas, intended for victims of serious crimes.
A court in Ghana has ordered the deportation of an Indian national following a conviction for possessing GH¢1.9 million and US$191,000 in fake currency.
Eleven Indian nationals face charges in the US for allegedly orchestrating fake armed robberies, allowing store clerks to falsely claim victim status for immigration benefits.
The Indian National Congress has publicly criticized VB-G RAM G, stating that their actions or policies place an undue burden on various states.
An Indian expatriate in the UAE has won $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw, continuing a trend of Indian nationals dominating the lottery's winners' list.
The FBI is now offering a reward of up to $1 million, significantly increasing it from the previous amount of $250,000, for information leading to the arrest of an Indian national wanted for…
The full restoration of operations depends on regulatory approvals and airspace reopening, while many Indian nationals continue to struggle with delayed transit visas in Saudi Arabia and Oman,…
A series of federal court rulings across the United States has ordered the release or bond hearings for at least 15 Indian nationals held in immigration detention.
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) is reportedly testing a new high-resolution system designed for coastal hazard forecasting.
A drone boat attack off the coast of Oman targeted the vessel MKD Vyom, flying the Marshall Islands flag, resulting in the deaths of three Indian nationals, including a man from Mumbai.
A power struggle within the Indian National Congress party continues, with Siddaramaiah responding to claims of spying on MLAs amidst his tussle with Shivakumar.
With flights cancelled, stranded Indian nationals in the UAE can now reach India by traveling via Oman and Fujairah.
The MEA said that nearly one crore Indian nationals reside and work in the Gulf region, asserting that their safety was the foremost priority.
An Indian national was killed on Monday when an explosive-laden drone boat struck an oil tanker off the coast of Muscat Governorate, according to officials.
An Indian national has died after an oil tanker, the MKD VYOM, was attacked by an unmanned boat off the coast of Oman. The strike caused a fire and explosion in the vessel's engine room. This incident occurs amid heightened tensions and ongoing retaliation campaigns in the Gulf region.
Indian nationals have taken shelter in underground bunkers in Israel as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates, with air-raid sirens sounding across Israeli cities and reports of missile…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the party used to be called the Indian National Congress but has now turned into the Muslim League Maoist Congress
A political dispute has escalated in India over alleged paid content targeting an AI Summit, with the Indian National Congress issuing legal warnings that led to video takedowns, while the Bharatiya Janata Party maintained its stance.
The Indian National Congress has asserted its claim on the seventh Rajya Sabha seat from the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance.
A 22-year-old Indian national has been deported from Canada due to involvement in extortion-related activities. This removal is part of a larger trend, with thousands of Indians removed from Canada last year.
An Indian national has been sentenced to 18 years in a US prison for scamming senior citizens and overstaying a student visa.
U.S.-based Red Bison Productions has partnered with Mumbai’s Azure Entertainment on a cross-border feature film marking the Indian company’s inaugural Hollywood collaboration. Harsh Mahadeshwar is writing and directing the currently untitled project, which centers on the true story of an immigrant family’s experience navigating cultural identity and belonging in America. Indian National Film Award-winning actor […]
Indian nationals have been charged after 19 kg of morphine-laced poppy pods were seized by ICE agents from a home in New Jersey.
An Indian national has been booked by Australian authorities for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a flight.
A fourth man from Haryana has reportedly died fighting in Russia's war, marking the third such death in 20 days, raising concerns about Indian nationals involved in the conflict.
An Indian national and four others were wounded in a daytime shooting spree in Silay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines, reportedly sparked by a personal grudge.
An Indian national's Reddit post detailing their return to India after 11 years in the US with minimal savings, despite holding an H-1B visa, has ignited a widespread debate online.
Approximately 2,800 Indian nationals have been granted visas to undertake the annual Baisakhi pilgrimage to various Sikh holy sites in Pakistan this week.
This article details the journey of Dixit Solanki's remains, the first Indian national killed in the West Asia war, as they were brought home to India.
Canadian police have stated that the killing of Indian national Birinder Singh was not racially motivated, a conclusion reached after a thorough investigation. A second arrest has been made in connection with the case.
A quad bike driven by Indian nationals caught fire after a collision in Budva, Montenegro, leading to traffic disruption on the road to Kotor via Žuta grade.
A missile interception in Abu Dhabi has resulted in two deaths and three injuries, with one Indian national confirmed among the fatalities, raising the total Indian deaths in the West Asia conflict to seven.
Donations to national parties in India surged by 161% in FY25 to Rs 6,648 crore, with the BJP receiving over 91% of declared donations above Rs 20,000, totaling Rs 6,074 crore.
Pattaya police have dismantled two online gambling networks with a combined annual turnover of 2.3 billion baht, arresting 68 Indian nationals in separate villa raids.
UAE air defense systems intercepted ballistic missiles and drones, with debris falling in Abu Dhabi and injuring an Indian national. Authorities are responding to ongoing threats from Iran.
Nagaraju Balkam, a 26-year-old Indian national, was arrested in Santa Fe, New Mexico, during an online child predator operation.
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There are problems crossing into Azerbaijan since the country allows only 10 Indian nationals through the land border every day and turns back others
Two inmates, one of whom was an Indian national, have died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).
The FBI is searching for Indian national Patel, also known as Kenny Patel, approximately 35 years old, who is wanted in connection with a mail and wire fraud conspiracy and is believed to be in Illinois or Pennsylvania.
The Indian embassy in Tehran is assisting Indian nationals to cross into Armenia and Azerbaijan via land borders due to the continued closure of Iranian airspace.
The Indian National Congress has reiterated its demand for an all-party meeting to discuss the implementation timeline for the Women’s Reservation Act, following the government's written outreach after informal feelers were spurned.
Akash Tiwari, a 36-year-old Indian national, has been charged with molesting and harassing an air stewardess on a Singapore Airlines flight on February 9, allegedly using criminal force by making body contact.
The CBI has arrested a recruiter linked to overseas cyber scam centers that exploited Indian nationals, charging jobseekers to facilitate travel to Cambodia where they were forced into online fraud.
An Indian national, Sukhdev Singh, has been arrested by ICE after allegedly critically injuring a US citizen.
Accused staged armed robberies so fake victims could claim immigration benefits
Federal authorities charge 11 Indian nationals in alleged visa fraud scheme involving fake armed robberies at stores to qualify for immigration benefits.
Attacks on oil tankers off the coast of Iraq have resulted in the death of one Indian national, raising concerns about maritime security in the region.
A former Indian National Security Advisor stated that the US cannot impose conditions on India regarding its purchase of Russian oil, asserting that such actions affect India's sovereignty.
US says its firepower will ‘surge dramatically’ and IDF warns of ‘surprises ahead’, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Middle East crisis – live updates Israel and the US have bombarded Iran and…
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has cautioned Indian nationals in Iran against attempting to exit the country via land borders without prior coordination, emphasizing that assistance cannot be guaranteed for those stranded after leaving Iranian territory.
Approximately 52,000 Indian nationals have flown home from the Gulf region as airspace gradually reopens following recent disruptions.
Jashanpreet Singh, an Indian national, has been arrested by ICE in San Diego over alleged criminal history and may face deportation.
Three suspended MLAs of the Indian National Congress—Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha, Basanta Das, and Sashi Kanta Das—have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party's state headquarters in Guwahati, ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.
The Indian National Congress is set to finalize a seat-sharing agreement with the DMK on Wednesday, following approval from Rahul Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
Approximately 650 Indian nationals stranded in Kuwait are seeking evacuation, expressing distress and fear due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
During the conversation with the leaders of Oman and Kuwait, PM Modi expressed concern at the attacks in the Gulf countries.
A Bangladeshi national was killed in the UAE following Iranian attacks, and an Indian national died in Oman after being hit by a projectile, highlighting the human cost of the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict.
What we know so far about the US-Israel attacks and Iran's retaliation the-star.co.ke
Explosions were also reported in Kuwait, Qatar, Abu Dhabi and Dubai as tensions escalated across the Gulf.
"All Indian nationals should remain in close proximity to designated shelters and familiarise themselves with the nearest protected spaces in their area of residence or work," the Embassy’s advisory says.
Two Indian nationals detained at Kurigram border The Daily Star
A bodycam video from 2024 has surfaced, showing three individuals identified as Indian nationals stealing items, including chocolates, from a Walmart store.
Indonesian authorities have arrested dozens of Indian nationals in Bali as part of a crackdown on online gambling operations on the popular tourist island.
Over a month after a 'technical pause,' Bangladesh is set to resume full visa operations for Indian nationals, indicating a return to normal travel procedures between the two countries.
An Indian national, Vodela Yashaswi Kottapalli, has been arrested in New Jersey by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on charges including the sexual assault of a minor.
The arrest of nearly 40 Indian nationals in Bali for allegedly operating an online gambling scheme has raised renewed concerns about the potential for abuse within Indonesia's tourist visa program.
A photographer in India's Jim Corbett National Park captured a deeply moving scene of an elephant mother carrying her deceased calf, reportedly for over 60 days, an unusual duration for such behavior.
A US jury has indicted ten Indian nationals in connection with a conspiracy involving staged armed robberies at convenience stores, designed to allow clerks to falsely claim victim status on immigration applications.
An Indian national on a work visa has been arrested in New Jersey in connection with an $800,000 gold scam, apprehended while attempting to collect the gold.
A 23-year-old Indian national, Tushar Sharma, has been arrested in Chenango County, New York, on felony charges related to a $200,000 fraud scheme involving fake warrant calls.
Actor Matthew Marsden claims he received threats after speaking out about an alleged H-1B visa scam involving Indian nationals in Texas, drawing parallels to hypothetical British involvement.
An Indian national has won the Dh20 million Big Ticket Grand Prize in the UAE. The significant lottery win was announced, making headlines in the Gulf region.
The Indian National Congress party, once a dominant force in West Bengal, has seen its influence significantly diminish over the past 50 years, overshadowed by communist rule, Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress, and the BJP.
Three Indian nationals and one Pakistani national have won gold bars in the latest Big Ticket raffle, with one winner expressing long-held hope for a win.
US President Donald Trump has extended a deadline and promoted progress in talks with Iran, stating he is suspending attacks on Iranian energy plants. These diplomatic developments continue as military strikes persist, causing market volatility and stock drops.
A video of a Pakistani expat rescuing two Indian nationals from severe floodwaters in Oman has gone viral, highlighting cross-national heroism.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested in Canada for the murder of Indian national Birinder Singh in Alberta, with authorities investigating potential hate crime motives.
Iran conflict: Indian national injured by falling debris after missile incident in Abu Dhabi Gulf News
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, conveying Eid and Nowruz greetings and discussing regional security, freedom of navigation, and the safety of Indian nationals in Iran.
Both the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) fronts are reportedly facing an impasse in finalizing seat allocations. This development highlights ongoing challenges in pre-election political negotiations.
Two Indian nationals, Arshdeep Singh and Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu, who entered Canada as international students, were deported after being arrested for extortion and drug trafficking in Edmonton.
Following CBC News investigations into an extortion crisis affecting Canadian communities, the Canada Border Services Agency has identified two Indian nationals deported for alleged links to the scheme, signaling expanded efforts to disrupt such activities.
An Indian national has been charged with molesting a flight attendant aboard a Singapore Airlines flight.
An opinion piece suggests that the Indian National Congress party needs to move beyond mere criticism and present a clear vision to become a viable political alternative in the country.
The Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) has staged a protest, demanding the immediate clearance of accumulated paddy stocks.
Wolt delivery drivers in Zagreb, including an Indian national, are reportedly experiencing difficulties receiving their full payments from intermediary companies.
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced Indian national Shubham Sharma to five years’ imprisonment for possessing forged foreign and local currencies amounting to GH¢1.9 million and US$191,000.
Eleven Indian nationals were arrested in the United States for staging fake robbery incidents at various businesses to qualify for 'U Visas' by posing as crime victims.
The MEA confirmed that of the 10 Indian nationals injured, five of them have already been discharged from hospital.
Iran has begun mining the Strait of Hormuz, the critical oil shipping chokepoint, with US naval forces actively destroying the mines. President Trump demanded Iran immediately remove all mines, warning of severe consequences. Reports estimate Iran possesses 5,000-6,000 sea mines, posing a major threat to global shipping.
The Ministry of External Affairs reported that two Indian nationals were killed and one is missing following attacks on merchant vessels amidst the ongoing Middle East crisis.
Amid ongoing travel disruptions in the Middle East, the Indian People's Forum (IPF) has set up a 24x7 multipurpose control room in the UAE to assist stranded Indian nationals.
The Indian man was critically injured after shrapnel from an Iranian missile struck him in the neck. He underwent surgery at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv.
Jaskaran Singh, an Indian national, was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in San Diego due to a reported criminal history.
Amidst escalating Middle East tensions, India's Embassy in Doha has issued an urgent advisory for Indian nationals in Qatar to remain indoors and adhere to local safety instructions.
Ending days of suspense and brinkmanship, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Indian National Congress are set to formally seal their seat-sharing deal this evening, sources in both…
India expresses deep anxiety over the escalating West Asia conflict, highlighting the critical stakes for nearly one crore Indian nationals in the Gulf and the potential economic repercussions.
The Indian National Shipowners' Association (INSA) said 27 Indian-flagged vessels are currently stuck in the region and shipping assets worth over Rs 10,000 crore are at risk
Doctors at ApolloMedics Lucknow successfully performed a rare emergency neuro-intervention on a 2.5-year-old child, reversing the effects of a devastating stroke. The case is slated for presentation at the Indian National Stroke Conference 2026.
Eight Indian nationals, including three Keralites, who were stranded in Pakistan after their flight from Azerbaijan to Kuwait was diverted to Karachi due to the conflict in West Asia, are scheduled to return home on March 3 via Colombo and Delhi.
A group of women, including a retiree, an Indian national, and a Filipino domestic worker, volunteer their nights at Tan Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore to provide company for elderly patients, ensuring they do not feel alone.
Two Indian nationals were detained in Kurigram, Bangladesh, and subsequently handed over to India's Border Security Force (BSF).
Indian embassy in Iran advised nationals to avoid unnecessary movements and remain indoors.
Federal courts across the United States have ordered bond hearings or immediate release for several Indian nationals held in immigration detention this week.
Canada has deported two Indian nationals, Lovebir Singh and Arshdeep Singh, due to their alleged involvement in extortion, arson, and shooting incidents.
Amidst escalating Middle East tensions and fears of war, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has urgently advised all Indian nationals, including students and tourists, to depart Iran. This directive follows
Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani separatist, was assassinated in Canada, sparking diplomatic tensions. Simultaneously, a plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US was uncovered, leading to the arrest of Indian national Nikhil Gupta. US authorities allege an Indian government employee directed the plot, a claim India disputes, suggesting a rogue operation.
The US Department of Justice has indicted Indian national Nikhil Gupta, revealing details of a crude and amateur plot that lacked basic intelligence tradecraft. The case highlights significant failures in the alleged operation.