No Indian casualty in Munich mall shooting: Sushma Swaraj
There has been no Indian casualty reported in the Germany attack in which a gunman killed nine people at a busy Munich mall. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted this…
South Sudan violence: India asks stranded Indians to stay calm
AMN / The Indian embassy in South Sudan has asked Indians stranded in Juba to stay calm, assuring them that they are in constant touch with authorities in India. The…
US introduces bill to prevent Indian firms from hiring on H-1B, L1 visas
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers have introduced a bill in the House of Representatives which if passed by the Congress would prevent Indian companies from hiring IT professionals on…
Boko Haram militants kidnap 2 Indians in Nigeria
Two Indian nationals are said to have been kidnapped in Nigeria by militants owing allegiance to the terror group Boko Haram. One of the two men abducted is a 44-year-old…
Indian killed in Oman for resisting robbery, 6 arrested
An Indian man has been allegedly killed in Oman when he resisted a robbery attempt by Omani nationals, following which six of them have been arrested. John Philip, a fuel…
Two Indian-Americans shortlisted for WH Fellows programme
Two Indian-Americans have been named finalists for the prestigious White House Fellows programme that offers first-hand experience of working at the highest levels of the US federal government. Tina Shah,…
India to open new consulate in Seattle
India will soon open another consulate in Seattle to cater to the needs of large number of Indian-Americans living in the northwestern part of the United States. This was stated…
Qatar releases 23 Indian prisoners
Prime Minister Modi has expressed gratitude to the Emir of Qatar, Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani for pardoning several prisoners, including 23 Indians, at the beginning of holy month of…
Indian journalist elected Deputy Mayor in UK
An Indian journalist has been elected the Deputy Mayor of Loughton town in the UK. The announcement made today said that Councillor Philip Abraham from Kerala has been unanimously elected…
Indian-American student wins Young Scientist Award
AN Indian-American student has won the prestigious Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award for creating a device for people who can not walk well through disease or injury. Syamantak Payra, a…