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Nirav Modi seeks to reopen UK extradition case alleging ‘real risk of torture’ in India
If permission to appeal is denied following this week’s hearing, decks are expected to be cleared for the fugitive diamond merchant’s extradition to be held at Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai ahead of his trial […]
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Indian national charged in Singapore for outraging modesty
Man inappropriately touched the stewardess, caused distress by threatening behavior SINGAPORE (TIP): A Singapore court on Tuesday, March 17, charged an Indian national for allegedly molesting and harassing an air stewardess on a flight from […]
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Indian national in FBI’s ‘Ten Most Wanted’ list; reward raised to $1 million, features first-ever cyber fugitive
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The FBI has increased to USD one million the reward money for tip-offs on fugitives on its Ten Most Wanted list that includes an Indian national on the run in an 11-year-old […]
Indians Abroad
Extortion threats against Punjabi builders spread to Canada’s Vancouver
Builders seek removal of phone numbers, addresses from public records amid safety fears VANCOUVER, BC (TIP): After surfacing in Surrey and Brampton, the menace of extortion targeting Punjabi business owners has reached Vancouver in Canada, […]
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Chinese varsity appoints Bathinda’s Prof Zameerpal Kaur as foreign expert in Punjabi language
CHANDIGARH / NEW YORK (TIP): Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) has appointed Prof Zameerpal Kaur Sandhu Bajwa as a foreign expert in South Asian Studies and Punjabi language for the 2026-27 academic session. Bajwa is […]
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3 Indian-origin men killed in Canada within a week
Two cases were of homicide, while one died in a group clash OTTAWA (TIP): Three India-origin persons were killed in Canada during the last seven days — two cases of homicide, while one died in […]
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Gang steals $1.7M from Indian-owned jewelry store in just over a minute
The robbery targeted Kumar Jewelers, an Indian-American family-owned business on June 18, 2025 NEW YORK (TIP): Newly released surveillance footage from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) of a “mob-style” heist that saw nearly $1.7 […]
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11 Indians charged in US over visa fraud scheme
Authorities said the suspects are accused of organizing fake robberies for the purpose of allowing the store clerks to falsely claim they were crime victims on immigration applications towards getting a Green Card BOSTON (TIP): […]
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Canadian passport: It will cost more starting March 3; Indian origin adversely affected
NEW YORK (TIP): Canadians would face higher passport fees starting this spring, as the federal government adjusts costs to reflect inflation and the growing expenses of producing secure travel documents. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada […]
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2 Indians killed, 10 injured in drone attack on Oman’s industrial hub of Sohar
Oman News Agency reported that two drones crashed in, with one hitting Al Awhi Industrial Zone and claiming the lives of two expatriate workers SOHAR, OMAN (TIP): Two Indian nationals were killed and 10 others […]
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Punjabi-origin woman in UK in coma, all limbs removed after a routine dog lick
LONDON (TIP) : A rare, but devastating case, where a Punjabi-origin woman in the UK lost her limbs to sepsis after dog interaction. She fought for life for months in a hospital suffering cardiac arrests […]
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Pakistan gurdwara linked to Guru Nanak Dev to be restored
LAHORE (TIP): A historic gurdwara associated with Guru Nanak Dev in Sialkot, Pakistan, is set to be restored after remaining closed since Partition. Known as Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi Nanaksar, the shrine is located at Fateh […]
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Indo-Canadian translator and Indian Heritage writer Padma Viswanathan on 2026 International Booker Prize Longlist
LONDON (TIP) : Padma Viswanathan, a Canadian writer of Indian heritage, was on Tuesday named on the 2026 International Booker Prize longlist as the English translator of a “haunting” Portuguese language novel by Brazilian author […]
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Indian-origin Store Manager Arrested in $300K Lottery Ticket Theft Case in US
MIAMI, FLORIDA (TIP) : Rakesh Tanguturi, 34, a convenience store manager in Miami, was arrested this week on felony charges of organized fraud involving $50,000 or more and first-degree grand theft in connection with the alleged […]
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Indian-origin Asha Sharma appointed as new executive vice-president and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, overseeing the Xbox
SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): In a major leadership shift, Microsoft has named Indian-origin Asha Sharma as the new executive vice-president and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, overseeing the Xbox division. She replaces Phil Spencer, the longtime gaming […]
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Indian American Sikh Man, Father of Young Triplets, Abducted Last Week Found Dead
NAPA COUNTY, CA (TIP): Days after a Tracy father of three infant triplets was abducted and later found dead, the San Joaquin County Sheriff said Monday that investigators believe he was not the intended target […]
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Canada deports Punjabi youth accused of extortion, releases photo seeking public help
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) had identified Lovebir in early 2026 as a suspect in extortion-linked crimes SURREY, BC (TIP): Canada has deported a Punjabi youth, Lovebir Singh, 22 — accused of involvement in extortion-related […]
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Sikh man kidnapped in US, last seen with 3 unidentified people in California
SACRAMENTO (TIP): Last seen on February 17, The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office described the missing man as about 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing roughly 200 pounds, and wearing light-colored traditional Sikh clothing. CCTV […]
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Sikh man assaulted by 3 men outside gym in Australia; called “Indian dog”
VICTORIA (TIP): Indian man, 22, has allegedly been the victim of a racial assault outside his gym in Australia. Harmanpreet Singh, a nurse from Corio in Victoria, said he was attacked late Tuesday night after […]
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Punjabis dominate Canada team for T20 World Cup
TORONTO (TIP): Half a dozen Punjabis have made the cut for the Canadian national team doing duty in the T20 World Cup. To add to it, in domestic cricket, scores of cricketers from Punjab are […]
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India origin Dr. Rajan Thapaliya Named Asst. Dean of Computer Science, Cybersecurity & IT at the University of Fairfax
FAIRFAX, VA (TIP): The University of Fairfax has announced the appointment of Dr. Rajan Thapaliya as Asst. Dean of Computer Science, Cybersecurity & Information Technology, further strengthening the University’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and […]