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An Indian-origin Catholic priest, Fr. Arul Carasala, was shot and killed in Seneca, Kansas. Archbishop Joseph Naumann expressed sadness over this senseless violence, highlighting Carasala’s two-decade-long service. Gary L Hermesch has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder. The community is urged to pray for Carasala, his family, his parish, and the perpetrator.
Published on 4 April 2025 | 9:31 am
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A 31-year-old Indian national in the US, Sai Kumar Kurremula, has been sentenced to 35 years for child exploitation and distributing child pornography. He manipulated children via social media and blackmailed them with inappropriate content when they did not comply with his demands. Kurremula admitted to exploiting three minors and was arrested following an FBI investigation.
Published on 3 April 2025 | 3:03 am
Heemal Vaid, an Indian-origin drug trafficker, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for orchestrating the import and distribution of over 4 million pounds worth of cocaine and heroin. The NCA identified him through encrypted messages on EncroChat and revealed his extensive drug importation and money laundering activities.
Published on 2 April 2025 | 5:35 pm
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Deep Prasad, CEO of Quantum Generative Materials (GenMat), claims he was shot at near his San Francisco hotel early Sunday. Despite hearing gunshots and smelling gunpowder, San Francisco police classified the incident as fireworks, prompting Prasad to criticize their response. He acknowledges possible misidentification but insists further investigation is needed.
Published on 30 March 2025 | 12:47 pm
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Sharing the article on X (formerly Twitter), Patel underscored how the values of dharma, karma, and seva—righteous duty, action with accountability, and selfless service—have guided his personal and professional journey. “Kash’s upbringing was rooted in the values of Hinduism—hard work, respect, and education—values that have influenced his worldview,” the article states. It goes on to note that his parents raised him to “respect all religions, embodying the message of universal tolerance famously delivered by Swami Vivekananda in his 1893 speech at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago.”
Published on 24 March 2025 | 12:30 pm
Saritha Ramaraju, 48, has been charged with murder after allegedly killing her 11-year-old son during a custody visit in California. The incident occurred after a trip to Disneyland, with the child found deceased in their hotel room. Additional charges include using a knife. If convicted, she faces 26 years to life in prison.
Published on 23 March 2025 | 3:08 am
A tragic shooting in Virginia claimed the lives of Pradeep Patel and his daughter Urmi, causing shockwaves in both the Gujarati community in the US and their native village in Mehsana. Pradeep, 56, died on the spot while Urmi succumbed to injuries two days later; the suspected shooter has been arrested.
Published on 22 March 2025 | 6:48 pm
Badaer Khan Suri's father who lives in India told TOI that he and his son visited Gaza only once to ask for Mapheze's hand in the marriage. Mapheze Saleh is Suri's wife, an American citizen of Palestinian descent and her father Ahmed Yousef is a former adviser to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Yousef left politics almost a decade ago.
Published on 22 March 2025 | 4:37 pm
A federal judge blocked the deportation of Indian post-doc fellow Badar Khan Suri, accused of pro-Hamas activism, pending a legal challenge. The Trump administration's crackdown on foreign student activists has sparked a debate on First Amendment rights, with opposition from free speech advocates and Democrat lawmakers.
Published on 21 March 2025 | 3:09 pm
Gunalan Morgan, a Singaporean Tamil-language actor and radio DJ, was charged with multiple sex-related offences, including sexual communication with a minor. He faces additional charges for obstructing justice and voyeurism. Mediacorp has suspended and served a termination notice to Gunalan following his arrest. His next court appearance is scheduled for April 21.
Published on 21 March 2025 | 7:18 am
Indian American Avani Modi Sarkar and her brother Viral Modi launched Modi Toys in 2018, aiming to integrate South Asian culture into children's play. Their company produces toys depicting Hindu deities that sing prayers, and they've expanded globally. Modi Toys now also offers accompanying children's books to enhance cultural education.
Published on 21 March 2025 | 5:01 am
An Indian researcher at Georgetown University, Badar Khan Suri, was arrested and faces deportation under accusations of promoting Hamas propaganda. Arrests of campus activists, including Mahmoud Khalil of Columbia University, are occurring amidst heightened scrutiny by US authorities on anti-Semitic activities under the Trump administration.
Published on 20 March 2025 | 3:35 am
Abel Tharayil, a 24-year-old from Thrissur, was found dead on a railway track in Stirling, Scotland, on March 12. British Transport Police ruled out foul play. His family, seeking further investigation, has approached authorities, including CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Union minister Suresh Gopi.
Published on 19 March 2025 | 6:29 pm
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