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‘Grateful his signature was not required to recognize 1984 Sikh Genocide’: Indian-origin Jasmeet Bains slams Newsom for vetoing ‘anti-India’ SB509

Jasmeet Bains strongly reacted to Newsom’s decision to kill SB 509 bill. While the Hindu American-Indian community thanked California Governor Gavin Newsom for stopping the controversial Senate Bill 509, the Sikh community is enraged as Assemblywoman Jasmeet Kaur Bains, a sponsor of the bill, took a swipe at Newsom and said she is grateful that […]

Massive mail theft in Canada: Details of 344 charges against 8 Indian-origin men

Eight Indian-origin men have been arrested for massive mail theft in Canada. They stole items worth $400k from residents’ mailboxes. Mail theft is a common crime in Canada around the traditional holiday season when people receive gifts through Canada Post. Eight Punjabi men have been arrested in a joint investigation of the Peel and Hamilton […]

’43 years in prison for crime he didn’t commit’: Indian-origin Subu Vedam arrested by ICE moments after release, will be deported

Subbu Vedam came to US when he was 9 months old and now faces deportation after spending 43 years in jail after being wrongfully convicted. An Indian-origin Pennsylvanian man, Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam, walked out of jail after 43 years only to be arrested by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, who were waiting for him to […]

‘You are allowed to oppose’: Outrage over American author’s post on Ganesh idol; Indian-origin Republican supports her

American writer’s anti-Hindu post on X created a major controversy. Author and journalist Megan Basham posted a photo of a church juxtaposing it with a photo of a Ganesh idol immersion and said immigration policies that change the country’s culture from church to Ganesh idol should be opposed. “You are biblically allowed to oppose immigration […]

Indian-origin truck driver again! Navjeet Singh who fled Canada after killing 2, was arrested on return is now out on bail

An Indian-origin truck driver who crash-killed two, fled Canada and was arrested on his return, is now out on bail. 26-year-old Navjeet Singh, an Indian-origin Brampton truck driver, was arrested at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport as he arrived in Canada in August. He was on the run since November last year after crash-killing a mother […]

‘Cowardly, opportunistic’: How phone sent for repair led to Indian-origin brothers’ arrest in UK, after videos revealed child sex abuse

Two Indian-origin brothers from east London have been sentenced after a mobile phone sent for repair uncovered disturbing videos of child sex abuse, leading to their conviction for multiple offences, reported BBC.Vruj Patel, 26, was jailed for over 22 years at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday, following his guilty plea to 17 charges including rape […]

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 […]