Indian-origin surgeon dies of COVID-19 in UK
London, April 7 (IANS) An “incredibly dedicated” Indian-origin surgeon has died in the UK after testing positive for COVID-19, a media report said on Tuesday. …
Singapore-based Indian-origin appointed high court judge
Singapore, April 7 (IANS) Singapore President has appointed Indian-origin Judicial Commissioner Dedar Singh Gill as a judge of the High Court from August 1, the …
UAE-based Indian in trouble over Islamophobic post
Abu Dhabi, April 7 (IANS) A United Arab Emirates-based Indian national was in trouble over an Islamophobic post on social media and hurting the religious …
Indian expat in UAE dies of ‘COVID-19 viral infection’
Dubai, April 7 (IANS) A 38-year-old Indian expat from the state of Kerala has died of a “COVID-19 viral infection” in Ajman in the United …
Indian-American journalist dies of COVID-19 in New York
New York, April 7 (IANS) Indian-American journalist Brahm Kanchibotla has died of COVID-19 that is ravaging New York, the epicentre of the pandemic in the …
Indian-American restaurateur shuts Michelin-starred eatery
Washington, April 4 (IANS) As the coronavirus pandemic continues to alter lives and economy in across the US, Indian-American restaurateur has shut his Michelin-starred Indian …
3 UAE-based Indian drivers win jackpot
Abu Dhabi, April 4 (IANS) Three United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian drivers have won the mega monthly jackpot draw in Abu Dhabi, it was reported …
‘It’s horrible’, says Indian-American doctor on COVID-19 frontlines
New York, April 3 (IANS) “It’s horrible, horrible, people are dying in the emergency room (ER),” said an Indian-American doctor on the frontlines of the …
Indian-American Assemblyman announces medical supply donation drive
San Francisco, April 2 (IANS) Ash Kalra, an Indian-American California state Assemblyman, has announced a safety supplies donation drive in response to the countywide shortage …
Indian techie in Texas critical due to COVID-19
Houston, April 2 (IANS) A Texas-based Indian techie, who was tested positive for the novel coronavirus, was in critical condition and on ventilator support, according …
Indian cleaner jailed in Dubai for stealing watches
Dubai, April 2 (IANS) A UAE-based Indian cleaner has been jailed in Dubai after he was found guilty of stealing as many as 86 expensive …
Indian-American Congressional candidate tests positive for COVID-19
Washington, March 31 (IANS) Indian-American Suraj Patel, who worked as a campaign staffer for former President Barack Obama and was now a candidate for a …
Specified G-secs to be opened for NRIs from April 1: RBI
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The Reserve Bank on Monday notified that some categories of government securities will be opened fully for non-resident investors, and …
Hero Group pledges Rs 100 cr for Covid-19 relief efforts
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Hero Group has pledged Rs 100 crore as aid for the ongoing Covid-19 relief-efforts in India. Hallf of this sum, …
Indian Asst Secy Gen quit for ‘family reasons’: UN spokesperson
United Nations, March 30 (IANS) An Indian Assistant Secretary General dealing with the UN pension fund investments resigned for “personal and family reasons,” a spokesperson …
Indian UN Assistant Secretary-General quits suddenly
United Nations, March 30 (IANS) An Indian UN Assistant Secretary General, dealing with the UN pension fund investments, has resigned suddenly, according to a spokesperson. …
Dubai-based Indian donates entire property for quarantine
Dubai, March 30 (IANS) Indian businessman Ajay Sobhraj, founder and Chairman of Dubai-based Finja Jewellery, has donated a building he owns to be used as …
Indian delivery man in Dubai continues job despite COVID-19 threat
Dubai, March 30 (IANS) A delivery man for the past 15 years in Dubai, an Indian national was grateful of supporting support his family, while …
Finance Act changes resident’s definition for income tax purposes
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The definition of a resident for Income Tax purposes is now stay in India limited to 120 days as compared …
Indian-origin UK Minister provides update on PM’s health
London, March 29 (IANS) Alok Sharma, the UK’s Indian-origin Secretary of State for Business, has insisted that Prime Minister Boris Johnson continues to play the …
Indian-American publication ends print edition after 50 yrs
New York, March 29 (IANS) The New York city-based India Abroad, the iconic ethnic Indian-American weekly newspaper with a 50-year-long legacy, has announced the shut …
Indian-American woman charged for killing her son
Houston, March 28 (IANS) An Indian-American woman from Sugar Land, Texas, has been charged for the murder of her four-year-old son, who was found dead …
Indian workers seek US visa extensions amid corona crisis
Washington, March 28 (IANS) Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Indian workers across America have sought extensions of their US visas over concerns of losing work status …
Abu Dhabi Hindu temple hold online ‘satsangs’
Abu Dhabi, March 28 (IANS) With religious services suspended across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the coronavirus pandemic, a Hindu temple in Abu …
Efforts underway to help stranded Indian passengers at Dubai airport
Dubai, March 27 (IANS) Authorities in Dubai taking steps to help stranded passengers, including 22 Indians, who were in transit at the airport here when …
Aus researchers developing ‘pandemic drones’ to detect COVID-19
Canberra, March 27 (IANS) A team from the University of South Australia (UniSA), led by an Indian-origin researcher, have begun developing a drone to monitor …
US Sikh Coalition publishes COVID-19 guidelines in Punjabi
Washington, March 26 (IANS) The California-based Sikh Coalition has prepared COVID-19 guidelines in Punjabi to enable the about 500,000 Sikhs living in America to better …
Ample supplies from India at UAE supermarkets
Abu Dhabi, March 26 (IANS) Supermarkets in the United Arab Emirtaes (UAE) have assured residents of “ample” food supplies from India, despite a 21-day nationwide …
Famed chef Floyd Cardoz passes away due to Covid-19
New York, March 25 (IANS) Indian-born international chef Floyd Cardoz passed away in the US, according to AVS TV. His family confirmed that Cardoz died …
Biden campaign names Indian-American to COVID-19 advisory panel
Washington, March 24 (IANS) Democratic contender Joe Bidens presidential campaign has announced that it forming a Public Health Advisory Committee, which includes former US Surgeon …
US-based Sikh family offers homemade masks
Washington, March 24 (IANS) Amid the fast-spreading coronavirus pandemic in the US, a Sikh family based in the state of Indiana have made masks in …
DPS Dubai staff wear hazmat suits to deliver books
Dubai, March 24 (IANS) Staff members of the Delhi Public School (DPS), Dubai donned hazmat suits and gloves while going to take school books and …
Indian expat falls asleep at Dubai airport, now stranded
Dubai, March 24 (IANS) A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat was now stranded at the Dubai airport after he fell asleep while waiting for …
Sikh non-profit launches food bank in Canada
Ottawa, March 23 (IANS) A Sikh non-profit has launched an emergency food bank in Canada to assist with the overwhelming demand for food, supplies and …
Sunak to announce cash bailout for 5mn self-employed Britons
London, March 23 (IANS) UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to announce a multi-billion pound rescue package to protect Britain’s five million self-employed workers after …
Indo-Brit quiz master tests COVID-19 positive
London, March 23 (IANS) Paul Sinha, an Indian-origin British quizmaster, announced that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, it was reported. Sinha, 49, …
6 Indians stuck at Dubai airport for 4 days
Dubai, March 23 (IANS) Six Indian nationals were stranded at the Dubai aiport for the past four days after they werent allowed to board their …
Dubai-based Indian couple convicted of starving mother to death loses appeal
Dubai, March 23 (IANS) A Dubai-based Indian couple, convicted of physically assaulting his mother and unintentionally causing her death, have lost their appeal against a …
AI sends Boeing 777 to Rome to bring back 300 stranded Indians
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) National carrier Air India has sent a Boeing 777 aircraft to Rome-Fiumicino International Airport in Italy to bring back over …
Ro Khanna applauds cash infusion for working Americans
San Francisco, March 21 (IANS) Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna and Ohio Democrat Representative Tim Ryan have commended President Donald Trumps administrations support for cash payments …
Indian-American teen raising funds for sanitary kits for homeless
San Francisco, March 21 (IANS) An Indian-American teenager has created a GoFundMe page to raise funds to provide sanitation kits for the homeless community, it …