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US Move To Benefit Tens Of Thousands Of Indians Waiting For Green Cards

Press Trust of India | Saturday October 14, 2023, Washington

The US has announced it will provide employment authorisation cards to some non-immigrant categories, including those waiting for green cards, for five years, a move that would benefit tens of thousands of Indians living in the country.

Indian Woman, Family In Gaza Wait For Passage Near Egypt Border

Press Trust of India | Friday October 13, 2023, Jerusalem

An Indian woman and her family living in Gaza have left their home and are waiting for safe passage near the coastal strip's southern border with Egypt after Israel ordered some 1.1 million Palestinians on Friday to evacuate northern Gaza.

"Can't Be Described": Indians, Now Home From Israel, Share Ordeal

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Friday October 13, 2023, New Delhi

The first flight under 'Operation Ajay' carrying 212 Indians who were stranded in Israel due to the ongoing war, landed in New Delhi today.

Indian-American Teen Inventor Honoured By Jill Biden For Leading Community Improvement In US

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, Washington

The 17-year-old scientist was honoured on Wednesday in the first-ever "Girls Leading Change" celebration at the White House, marking the International Day of the Girl.

Israel Commends India's 'Operation Ajay' To Bring Back Citizens Amid Conflict

Asian News International | Thursday October 12, 2023, Mumbai (Maharashtra)

Shoshani further emphasized that Israel loved and respected the Indian business community in Israel as it contributed a lot to their economy.

Indian-Origin Teen In Singapore Feels Unwell During Fitness Trial, Dies

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, Singapore

An Indian-origin student at a sports school in Singapore died after feeling unwell following a fitness trial last week. The school has said it is initiating a detailed investigation into death of the 14-year-old student.

"No Wreaths Left": Death Count Spirals As Israel Vows To Crush Hamas

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

Israel vowed to wipe Hamas "off the face of the Earth" as an emergency government hinted at a ground offensive in response to the weekend attack that killed 1,200. India has launched an operation to bring home 18,000 citizens in the war-torn nation.

3 Indian-Origin Men Sentenced To 30 Years For Kidnapping In Leicester, UK

Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 10, 2023, London

Doppalapudi, Manchala, and Yellambai were each sentenced last Friday to 10 years imprisonment after being convicted of kidnapping on September 11 following a trial.

"Sirens Went Off, Then..." - Indian Student In Israel

Neer Bhardwaj | Tuesday October 10, 2023

It was early morning on October 7, and sirens went off over many parts of Israel. Everyone, including immigrants like myself, knew the drill - proceed to the nearest shelter with any dependents staying with you.

27 From Meghalaya Stuck In Israel Have Crossed Into Egypt: Chief Minister

Asian News International | Sunday October 08, 2023, Shillong, Meghalaya

A group of 27 citizens from Meghalaya, who were stranded in the conflict zone of Israel and Palestine, have safely crossed over to Egypt, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Sunday.

Indian-Origin UK Woman, Friend Sent To Life In Jail In UP For Killing Husband

Press Trust of India | Saturday October 07, 2023, Shahjahanpur, UP

A court in UP's Shahjahanpur on Saturday sentenced to death a British national for murdering her husband, a Non-Resident Indian, with the help of a friend seven years ago, a government counsel said.

10-Year Ban On Indian-Origin Landlord For Letting Out "Dangerous" Homes

Press Trust of India | Saturday October 07, 2023, London

An Indian-origin landlord has been handed one of the UK's longest letting bans running up to 10 years by a local council in northern England after repeatedly breaching safety requirements and committing serious housing offences.

Indian-Origin Couple, Son And Daughter Found Dead At Home In US

Press Trust of India | Friday October 06, 2023, New York

An Indian-origin couple and their two children were found dead in their home in New Jersey.

"Some Are Anti-India Just To Be Cool": Student Who Picked Up Fallen Flag In UK

Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday October 06, 2023, London/New Delhi

An Indian student who picked up the national flag that had fallen on the ground during a protest by Khalistanis in London has slammed what he called the tendency of some Indians abroad to be anti-India "just to appear cool".

Indian-Origin Professor Receives Dutch Prize For Climate Change Work

Asian News International | Friday October 06, 2023, Amsterdam

Indian-origin professor Dr Joyeeta Gupta received the prestigious Dutch Prize for her work in the field of climate change.

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