- Saturday, June 14, 2025
Democratic Senator Alex Padilla of California was forcibly removed and briefly handcuffed at a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press conference in Los Angeles on Thursday (12), after attempting to question Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about the Trump administration’s controversial immigration enforcement actions in the city. The dramatic incident…
US President Donald Trump has nominated S Paul Kapur, a distinguished Indian-American academic and policy expert, to serve as the next Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs. If confirmed by the Senate, Kapur will oversee America’s strategic and diplomatic engagement with a region that includes India,…
A devastating tragedy struck Ahmedabad on Thursday (12), when Air India flight AI171, en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed moments after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people—including 230 passengers and 12 crew members—plummeted into the residential quarters of BJ Medical…
A social media post by Texas-based Indian-American entrepreneur and photographer Sriram Ayer has stirred significant controversy after he accused members of the Gujarati community of behaving poorly abroad and "bringing shame to India." His remarks, posted on X (formerly Twitter), have since gone viral, amassing over 400,000 views and igniting…
Harvey Weinstein, once one of Hollywood’s most powerful producers, has been found guilty of a criminal sexual act in his highly publicized New York retrial. The 73-year-old was convicted on one count but acquitted on another related to a second woman. Meanwhile, the jury has yet to reach a verdict…
Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar has stirred fresh controversy by publicly justifying the 2022 killing of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. Speaking in a newly released BBC World Service documentary titled The Killing Call, Brar claimed, “We had no option but to kill him.” His statements have triggered outrage among Moosewala’s…
A major accident disrupted the filming of Ram Charan’s debut production The India House on Wednesday (11), when a massive water tank burst unexpectedly on the film set near Shamshabad, Telangana. The incident led to sudden flooding, injuring crew members and causing extensive damage to equipment and set materials. The…
Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger made a striking red carpet appearance on Wednesday night in Los Angeles for the premiere of Season 2 of his Netflix action-comedy series FUBAR. The 77-year-old actor was joined by four of his five children, making the event a rare and heartfelt family reunion. Stylish Family…
San Antonio is experiencing widespread flooding as strong storms continue to sweep through the area early Thursday (12) morning. Flash flood warnings remain active across Bexar, Medina, Guadalupe, and Comal counties. Live video coverage is ongoing as emergency alerts remain in effect. Flash Flood Warnings and High Water Levelsm The…
A major aviation disaster struck Ahmedabad on Thursday (12) afternoon when an Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating as Flight AI171 to London Gatwick, was carrying 242 people—including 230 passengers and 12 crew members—when the…
