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Who is Paul Kapur? Donald Trump’s Indian-origin pick confirmed for South & Central Asia diplomatic role; all you need to know

The US Senate has confirmed Indian-origin academic S Paul Kapur as Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, replacing Donald Lu. His confirmation came through a vote on October 7, despite the ongoing government shutdown.The White House confirmed the appointment in a post on X, stating, “Paul Kapur, of California, as Assistant […]

Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction case: Indian-origin Sukhpreet Singh arrested in Texas extradited to Canada

Indian-origin man Sukhpreet Singh extradited to Canada from Texas in connection with high-profile Elnaz Hajtamiri disappearance case. 25-year-old Sukhpreet Singh, an Indian-origin man wanted in Canada in connection with the high-profile case of Elnaz Hajtamiri’s disappearance, was arrested in Texas and was extradited to Ontario. The case dates back to 2021 and Sukhpreet Singh, who […]

‘It was just cologne’: Indian-origin man in Arkansas detained by ICE over perfume mistaken for ‘opium’; writes letter to resolve his immigration status

An Indian-origin man in Arkansas was detained for a month by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after authorities reportedly mistook his bottle of perfume for opium. He is now seeking to have his visa status reinstated after the charges were dropped.Kapil Raghu, married to an American citizen and pursuing US citizenship, was taken into […]

‘Justice delayed does not mean…’: How Indian-origin Ganesh Shenoy was extradited to US, 20 years after he fled to Mumbai following fatal car crash

Ganesh Shenoy has been brought back to the US from India to face the consequence of a car crash that he allegedly caused in 2005 killing one in New York’s Hicksville. 54-year-old Ganesh Shenoy was extradited to the US from India after two decades of legal battle as Shenoy fled to Mumvai in 2005, soon […]

Government shutdown 2025: Indian-origin Ami Bera, Suhas Subramanyam turn down pay, say it’s not right

Rep Suhas Subramanyam and Ami Bera, both Indian-American Congressmen, refuse to take their salaries during the government shutdown. Indian-origin Congressmen Suhas Subramanyam and Ami Bera announced that they would not take their congressional salaries as long as the government remains shut down, as federal workers and troops are forced to work without pay. “Government shutdowns […]

‘Deliberately starved’ her to death: Indian-origin couple allegedly killed 3-year-old daughter in UK; court hears chilling details

In a shocking incident, an Indian-origin couple has been accused of murdering their three-year-old daughter nearly two years ago by “deliberately starving” her. According to The Daily Telegraph, 34-year-old Manpreet Jatana and 36-year-old Jaskiret Singh Uppal have been charged with murder. Additionally, the couple is also facing charges of manslaughter, causing or allowing the death […]

‘Inappropriate touch during consultation’: Indian-origin doctor arrested in California, cops asks victims to come forward

Indian-origin physician Dr Sanjay Agarwal arrested in California for sexual battery. The Milpitas Police in California has notified about the arrest of Dr Sanjay Agarwal, an Indian-origin physician in San Jose, on the charge of sexual assault on a female patient during consultation. “On September 16, 2025, a prior sexual battery was reported to the […]

Goody bag of unnecessary pills: Indian-origin Dr Neil K Anand, who treated 9/11 patients, sentenced to 14 years in prison

Dr Neil K Anand has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for medical fraud after years-long trial that he earlier called David vs Goliath legal battle with the US government. Indian-origin doctor Neil K Anand who was convicted for US health care fraud earlier this year has been sentenced to 14 years in prison […]

Caught by fingerprint: Indian-origin man’s citizenship revoked; he used new name after being asked to leave US

Indian-origin man’s citizenship revoked in US as he created new identity and became citizen in 2005, a decade after he was asked to leave. The Donald Trump administration busted a major scam involving identity change to stay in the country by an Indian-origin man. Meet Gurdev Singh Sohal, also known as Dev Singh, also known […]

Wanted to kill a sex offender: Indian-origin Varun Suresh arrested in California, says it ‘should be cool’ as he killed a pedophile

India-origin Varun Suresh became a vigilante and killed sex offender David Brimmer in Fremont. 29-year-old Varun Suresh, an Indian-origin man, was arrested in Fremont, California, after he stabbed and killed David Brimmer in front of Brimmer’s house. Suresh and Brimmer did not know each other but Suresh told cops that he had wanted for years […]