Is Mehek Cooke Indian? The most Googled questions about the Ohio attorney | World News

Washington under Donald Trump’s second term continues to elevate figures whose personal backgrounds collide with politics, media and cultural debate, drawing intense public attention. One such figure is Mehek Cooke, a Republican lawyer, commentator and political strategist whose visibility has grown alongside her outspoken views on Medicaid fraud and conservative policy. Born in India and […]

Varun Chakravarthy Named Best Indian Bowler of 2025 by R Ashwin

New Delhi, 30 December. The year 2025 has been remarkable for the Indian men’s cricket team. India secured major limited-overs tournament victories, including the Champions Trophy and Asia Cup. Spinner Varun Chakravarthy played a crucial role in these wins. Former Indian great R Ashwin has declared Varun Chakravarthy as the best Indian bowler of the […]

US influencer says Indian man who died at Canada hospital after 8-hour wait ‘could have stayed in Mumbai’

US attorney and influencer Andrew Branca came under fire for his insensitive, hate-filled comment on the incident of an Indian man dying of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Canada after waiting for treatment for several hours. Branca is known for his anti-India comments but this time he was taught a lesson for calling the […]

Deport every Indian: American journalist deletes anti-India post amid outrage; called for ‘bombing at Hindu temples’

American journalist Matt Forney, known for his anti-India posts on social media, called for violence against Indians and their places of worship in an unbridled hate speech that he had to remove amid major social media outrage. Users tagged FBI and reported Matt Forney for his violent post “In 2026, Indian hatred will hit a […]

‘We did nothing wrong’: Indian truck drivers challenge California over mass licence cancellations | World News

Thousands of Indian truck drivers in California have launched a legal challenge against the state after being told their commercial driving licences will be cancelled. Drivers say the move threatens their livelihoods and has left their families in limbo. The lawsuit follows decisions by the California Department of Motor Vehicles to revoke licences issued to […]

‘Traditional Indian dinner’: Nick Fuentes crosses line, insults Indians as he reacts to JD Vance’s rebuff over Usha jibe

Far-right Christian nationalist Nick Fuentes crossed the line as he upped the ante in his ongoing beef with Vice President JD Vance as he insulted Indians in what he thought would be his smart comeback to JD Vance’s ‘eat s**t’ tirade. Fuentes said he did not expect the vice president to be so warm as […]

‘Indian passport no longer adds value to my life’: Tech educator frustrated over visa hurdles | World News

Kunal Kushwaha, an Indian-origin tech educator and developer advocate, shared a personal account of the limits he says come with holding an Indian passport while working globally. In a viral post on X, Kushwaha described how visa rules and paperwork often disrupt his travel plansAfter a recent trip to Berlin, Kushwaha said he was unable […]

How Canada’s Indian Act tax rules are confusing shoppers: ‘Indigenous people should be proud to get tax exemption’

Canadian resident Ethan Macleod was Christmas shopping in Gatineau, Quebec. He was more than 500 kilometres from his home in the Cree Nation of Mistissini and he was hoping to find good holiday deals.But he discovered that not all stores honoured the Indian Act tax exemptions for Indigenous shoppers.Under section 87 of the Indian Act, […]

‘Indian running cover for a Jew’: Internet reacts to Vivek Ramaswamy defending Democratic rival Amy Acton

Republican Ohio governor candidate and Indian-American leader Vivek Ramaswamy defended his Democratic rival Amy Acton after a social media post attacked her Jewish religion. The exchange took place on X, where a social media user mocked both candidates in Ohio: “Ohio is cooked. Your choices for Governor are the Jewish covid lady and Vivek. Heads […]

Who is Anand Varadarajan? Starbucks appoints Indian national as chief technology officer

Starbucks said on Friday it appointed an Indian national Anand Varadarajan as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective January 19. The move supports CEO Brian Niccol’s push for a tech revamp in stores to make labour more efficient. Varadarajan will replace Deb Hall Lefevre, who stepped down in September, after which Starbucks named Ningyu Chen […]