2 Indians held in Washington State for staying illegally
WEB DESK US border patrol agents have arrested two Indian nationals for staying illegally in the country. The agency said in a media release yesterday that two persons, arrested over…
Indian farmer in UAE sets Guinness World Record for largest sapling distribution in Sharjah
An Indian farmer in the UAE has set a Guinness World Record by distributing the largest number of curry tree saplings in Sharjah. According to a media report, Sudheesh Guruvayoor…
Oman: 3 Indians among 11 people killed by cyclone Mekunu
AMN Three Indians were among 11 people killed by cyclone Mekunu that has battered southern Oman and the Yemeni island of Socotra. Mekunu hit Oman’s Dhofar and Al-Wusta provinces on…
US Navy veteran Purinton gets life imprisonment for killing Indian techie
WEB DESK A US Navy veteran has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing Indian engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla in a racially motivated hate crime at a bar in Kansas City…
20 Indian Americans running for US Congress raise more than $15.5 mn
WEB DESK A record number of 20 Indian Americans are running for US Congressional elections this year. Collectively they have raised more than 15.5 million dollars, with seven of them…
3 Indian abducted off Nigerian coast released: Sushma
AMN External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said that three Indian nationals, who were abducted off the Nigerian coast by pirates have been released. In a tweet, Ms Swaraj said,…
US issues work permits to spouses of H-1B visa holder Indians
WEB DESK The US has issued employment authorisation documents to spouses of more than 71,000 H-1B visa holders, A report said, over 90 percent of them are Indians. The previous…
Prince Charles appoints Indian-origin steel tycoon as UK skills ambassador
LONDON In Britain, Indian-origin steel tycoon Sanjeev Gupta has been appointed by Prince Charles as an official ambassador for the Industrial Cadets programme designed to nurture manufacturing skills. The Industrial…
Govt outlines agenda for welfare of distressed migrant workers abroad
Our Correspondent / NEW DELHI INDIA’S External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj outlined the four-point agenda of the Government on rescue and repatriation of distressed workers abroad. It includes free repatriation…
Indian-origin businessman appointed WBCSD Chairman
WEB DESK Singapore-based Indian-origin businessman Sunny Verghese has been appointed as the Chairman of the Geneva-based World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Verghese, 57, Co-Founder and the CEO of Singapore’s…