Three Indian-Americans indicted in over $35 mn loan fraud scheme
New York, Nov 9 - Three Indian-Americans have been charged in a fraud scheme intended to obtain over $35 million from financial institutions by providing false documentation in support of Small Business Administration (SBA) loan applications for the purchase of hotels.
Indian-American arrested in connection with child sex-related crimes
New York, Nov 9 - Ten people, including a 56-year-old Indian-origin man, were arrested in a major undercover operation by police and law enforcement officials in the US state of Colorado in connection with child sex-related crimes.
Death toll of Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza ground offensive reaches 31 (IANS IN ISRAEL)
Tel Aviv, Nov 8 - The death toll of Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza since the military launched its ground offensive in the Hamas-controlled enclave on October 27 has increased to 31 after another trooper lost his life amid the fierce fighting.
Seoul witnesses season’s first ice, frost amid cold snap
Seoul, Nov 8 -The first ice and frost of the season was seen in Seoul on Wednesday as winter-like cold continued across South Korea.
5 Indians, including two children, die in Australia pub crash
Melbourne, Nov 8 - Five Indians, including two children aged nine and 11, were killed and several others injured after a car driven by an elderly man ploughed into the beer garden of a pub in the Australian state of Victoria, police said.
Yemen army’s chief of staff survives bombing attack
Sanaa, Nov 8 - Chief of Staff of Yemen's armed forces, Sagheer Bin Aziz narrowly survived an assassination attempt in the country's northeastern oil-rich province of Marib, a military official said.
Ohio votes to enshrine abortion rights in state constitution
Washington, Nov 8 - The US state of Ohio has voted to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution, with early results showing that more than 55 per cent of the people have backed the ballot measure.
Average of 160 kids dying per day in Gaza: WHO
Geneva, Nov 8 - The World Health Organization (WHO) said that as the raging Israel-Hamas conflict has completed a month since it erupted on October 7, more than 10,000 people, or some 0.5 per cent of the total population in the besieged enclave,
Biden believes reoccupation of Gaza by Israeli forces isn’t good: WH official
Washington, Nov 8 A senior White House official said President Joe Biden "believes that a reoccupation of Gaza by Israeli forces is not good" after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed his country "will have the overall security responsibility" in the besieged enclave once
Armed man arrested near US Capitol
Washington, Nov 8 An man armed with a gun was arrested near the US Capitol, law enforcement authorities said, adding that the suspect is in custody and police were searching the suspect’s belongings.
IDF enter Gaza city, civilian evacuation to south Gaza continues (IANS FROM ISRAEL)
Tel Aviv , Nov 8 The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have in a statement said that it has entered Gaza city and a fierce fight is continuing with the Hamas terrorists.
Bangladesh’s inflation leaps to 9.93%
Dhaka, Nov 7 Bangladesh's inflation rate hit 9.93 per cent in October, driven by both food and non-food prices, the latest official data showed.
Reserve Bank of Australia lifts cash rate to 4.35%
Canberra, Nov 7 The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on Tuesday decided to raise the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.35 per cent, after keeping the rate on hold for four consecutive months.
UK Sikh MP writes to Justice Secy after kirpan-wielding man barred from jury duty
London, Nov 7 Stating that Sikhs' rights and religious freedoms need to be respected, British Sikh MP Preet Kaur Gill wrote to the UK Justice Secretary after a man from the community was barred from taking part in jury service for carrying a
Zelensky questions Trump’s claim of ending war
Kiev, Nov 7 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has questioned Donald Trump's claim that he could end Russia’s war against Kiev within 24 hours if he is re-elected in 2024.
IDF kills one of the masterminds of Oct 7 Hamas attack (IANS IN ISRAEL)
Tel Aviv, Nov 7 The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday announced that it has killed Hamas commander Wael Asafa, one of the masterminds of the October 7 attack.
5 Republicans qualify for 3rd presidential debate
Washington, Nov 7 - The US Republican National Committee (RNC) has announced that five candidates, including Indian-origin Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, have qualified for the third presidential debate scheduled to take place in Miami on Wednesday.
Top UK lawyers fear Jagtar Johal won’t receive ‘due process’ in India: Report
London, Nov 7 Top lawyers have asked UK Foreign Office minister Lord Ahmad to retract his recent comments saying that British Sikh Jagtar Singh Johal would receive "due process" in India where he has been detained since 2017 over terror charges.
Israeli forces surround Gaza city
New Delhi, Nov 7 The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have surrounded Gaza city through land, air and naval raids, as its war with Hamas continues beyond a month amid a mounting Palestinian death toll and with no sign of Israeli and foreign hostages
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar hiding in bunker: Israel Defense Minister (IANS FROM ISRAEL)
Tel Aviv, Nov 7 Israel Defense Minister and retired General of IDF, Yoav Gallant, has said that the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was hiding in a bunker while sending his commanders to die on the ground.