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UP laundress' daughter bags scholarship to US

Deepali Kannoujia, a 16-year-old student from a humble background, has been selected for the US Department of State's Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study program. She is one of 30 Indian students chosen for this prestigious scholarship. Deepali, who supports her washerwoman mother, was admitted to Prerna Girls' School, which aids underprivileged girls. She is excited about the chance to experience different cultures during her academic year in the US, starting August 19. This opportunity is a significant moment in her life.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 8:41 pm

IOC invites Rahul Gandhi to visit US, Canada, and Europe for NRI empowerment and reforms back home

Published on 26 July 2024 | 4:54 am

Indian sentenced for 12 years for attempting to entice minor to engage in illegal sexual activity

Published on 26 July 2024 | 1:56 am

Hindu temple in Canada defaced with anti-India graffiti

Published on 23 July 2024 | 4:05 am

Indian techie, daughter killed in Sydney train accident as pram rolled onto tracks

Published on 22 July 2024 | 8:43 pm

Andhra Pradesh student dies in road accident in US

Published on 21 July 2024 | 4:33 pm

4 of Kerala family killed in Kuwait apartment fire

Published on 21 July 2024 | 1:33 am

Newlywed Agra man shot dead in US road rage

Gavin Dasaur, 29, from Agra, was fatally shot in Indianapolis during a road rage incident. Newly married to Cinthya Viviana Zamora, they were on a two-wheeler. The US driver was released. Gavin, educated in Agra, was an automobile engineer. His father Pawan, a retired insurance employee, seeks justice. The incident occurred at 8.15pm, Cinthya condemns the act.

Published on 20 July 2024 | 11:40 pm

Indian-origin family of four killed in a fire accident in Kuwait

Four members of an Indian-origin family lost their lives in a fire that engulfed their home in Abbassia, Kuwait on Friday night. The family had recently returned to Kuwait on Thursday after completing their vacation. The victims were identified as Mathew Muzhakkal, his wife Lini Abraham, and their two children, Isaac and Erin. They hailed from Pathanamthitta in Kerala.

Published on 20 July 2024 | 11:41 am

Jaahnavi Kandula's death: US cop who laughed after Indian student's death, fired

Published on 18 July 2024 | 4:36 am

Two Andhra students drown in Australia waterfall

Published on 17 July 2024 | 8:15 pm

How a small-scale India farmer's son Jay Chaudhry built a $30 billion cybersecurity empire

Published on 16 July 2024 | 9:06 am

Indian-American Congressman introduces bill to retain STEM grads in US

Published on 14 July 2024 | 11:31 am

Family of Indian man missing in US seeks government's help in search

Published on 13 July 2024 | 9:15 am

Indian Techie Siddhant Vitthal Patil who drowned in US had texted mother hours before tragedy, says relative

Indian techie Siddhant Vitthal Patil, 26, is presumed drowned in Glacier National Park. He texted his mother before the incident. Siddhant's parents, Priti and Vitthal, who retired from Maharashtra's irrigation department in May, are in shock and unable to speak. Leaders from Maharashtra, including Sharad Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis, have requested the government's help. Union minister Murlidhar Mohol, from Pune, is in touch with external affairs minister S Jaishankar for updates on the search operation.

Published on 12 July 2024 | 10:14 am

Canada’s govt to cast greater onus on higher edu institutions for student-related compliance

Canada to halt study permits if DLIs fail compliance. IRCC and DLIs enforce stricter monitoring. New permits needed for switching schools. Aim to prevent scams like Brijesh Mishra's. Housing, healthcare strain, and Indian student decline led to a two-year intake cap, limiting 2024 permits to 3.6 lakh. 10 lakh international students in 2023. Comments open until July 29.

Published on 12 July 2024 | 9:27 am

India-origin man arrested for 'groping' 12 people including minors in Canada

An Indian-origin man, 25, was arrested in Moncton, New Brunswick after groping multiple individuals at a public water park, including at least twelve victims, some under 16. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) apprehended the man at the scene, and he was later released on bail. He is scheduled to appear in Moncton Provincial Court on October 24. The RCMP is continuing the investigation and encourages anyone affected to come forward, as noted by Sgt. Sylvette Hebert.

Published on 12 July 2024 | 6:46 am

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