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Indian-origin man stopped and questioned over immigration status in Chicago; governor says it was ‘because of his skin color’

An Indian-origin employee working in the Illinois department of transportation was stopped and questioned about his immigration status while working on a Park Ridge construction project on Friday, according to the Chicago Sun Times. The employee was also asked about incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, according to Governor JB Pritzker’s office, which said […]

Indian-origin Melbourne couple jailed in 2021 for making a Tamil woman their slave for 8 years slapped with fresh penalty

Australian Federal Police imposed a fresh penalty on Indian-origin Melbourne couple who kept an old Indian woman as their slave for eight years. An Indian-origin Melbourne couple who were jailed in 2021 for enslaving an old Tamil woman for eight years have been imposed with a fresh penalty, the Australian Federal Police revealed on Friday. […]

All knew they were chatting with minor: 8 men, many Indian-origin, arrested in Canada sex sting operation

Eight men have been charged in Canada for their alleged attempt in soliciting sex from a minor. Many of them are believed to be of Indian origin. Eight men have been arrested in an undercover sting operation led by Ontario’s London Police on an online platform. The police have not disclosed the name of the […]

‘Hire attractive people’: Indian-origin CEOs face racist trolling as they announce $61M fund for their startup

Varun Vummadi and Esha Manideep announced $61M fund for their San Francisco startup but the comment section was filled with trolling. IIT Kharagpur graduates and Forbes 30 Under 30 alums Varun Vummadi and Esha Manideep were subjected to vicious trolling as they released their video announcing that their San Francisco-based startup Giga has raised $61 […]

Training in Punjabi: Indian-origin duo sentenced for running fraudulent truck driving school in Canada

Two Indian-origin men have been sentenced for running a fake driving school in Ontario. Two Indian-origin men, Gurvinder Singh, 69, and Gurpreet Singh, 37, have been convicted for running an elaborate scheme involving fraudulent truck driving training in Ontario for years, offering sub-standard training for newcomers from South Asia. An Ontario judge has sentenced them […]

From NYC To Virginia: How three Indian-origin Muslims handed Trump his biggest defeat – all you need to know

Zohran Mamdani (left), Ghazala Hashmi and Aftab Pureval (agencies) Three Muslim candidates of Indian-origin – Zohran Mamdani, Aftab Pureval and Ghazala Hashmi – helped the Democrats deliver Donald Trump his first major political setback since his return to power last November. The trio won key elections in New York City, Cincinnati and Virginia, giving Democrats […]

‘Growing anti-Hindu sentiment’: Indian-origin Congressman slams JD Vance over remarks about wife Usha’s faith

US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi slammed vice president JD Vance for his recent comments about his wife’s Hindu background, saying they contribute to a growing atmosphere of prejudice and anti-Hindu sentiment in the United States.“At a time when Hindu and Indian-American communities are confronting a climate of rising prejudice, talk of mass deportations, and growing anti-Hindu […]

Indian-origin MAGA activist stirs row after comparing Zohran Mamdani’s possible NYC win to 9/11; called a ‘sold-out liar’

Indian-origin MAGA supporter Dinesh D’Souza has sparked outrage online after comparing Zohran Mamdani’s possible mayoral victory in New York City to the September 11 terrorist attacks.In a post on X, the right-wing commentator wrote, “We didn’t see 9/11 coming and when we did it was too late. We’ve seen this guy coming for a while. […]

English test crackdown bars over 7,000 truckers across US; Indian-origin drivers among most affected

Thousands of truck drivers across the United States have been barred from operating after failing newly enforced English proficiency tests, with Indian-origin and Latino drivers among those most affected. The rule, reinstated under Donald Trump’s administration, has raised alarm among trucking companies and worker groups, who say it unfairly targets immigrant drivers. It could worsen […]

Indian-origin truck driver Jashanpreet Singh was not drunk, claims toxicology report; cleared of DUI charges

Jashanpreet Singh has been cleared of DUI charges as toxicology report confirmed that he was not intoxicated when he crashed his truck on a highway in California’s Ontario. 21-year-old Jashanpreet Singh, who allegedly hit and killed three people on the 10 Freeway in Ontario, California, has been cleared of the DUI charges in a big […]