Abhijit Das, aka ‘Beej’, an Indian-origin attorney and a former candidate for the US House of Representatives was arrested in the USA for allegedly defrauding an India-based company of more than USD 5 million and using client funds for personal expenses, the Department of Justice said.
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British woman gets 7-year jail sentence in killing of Indian-origin woman
A 56-year-old British woman will serve seven years in jail for the manslaughter of an elderly Indian-origin patient while both were patients at a UK hospital.
Tunisian man admits to killing Indian-origin student in UK
A Tunisian man held for killing Indian-origin student Sabita Thanwani at her university accommodation in the Clerkenwell area of north London in March last year has pled guilty in court.
Commissioner of Railways Safety claims human error cause of triple train crash in Odisha: Reports
The Commissioner of Railways Safety (CRS) has reportedly identified human error as the cause of the Balasore triple train tragedy that led to 293 deaths, and over 1,000 injured.
France burns from rioting, but IAF Rafale jets are readying for July 14 Bastille Day parade, with PM Modi as guest of honour
More than a thousand rioters have been arrested in France as cities see unabated burning and looting, apparently in demand for “Justice for Nahel M”, the French-Algerian teenager killed in a police shooting.
Becoming ‘Druv Kent’: Indian-origin composer Dhruv Shrikent shares his journey from banker to music creator
Dhruv Shrikent quit banking for creating music in 2013, and he hasn’t looked back since. Catch Connected to India’s exclusive interview with him.
Indian, NRI, PIO youth changemakers receive award instituted in memory of Princess Diana
The UK-based organisation The Diana Award, which rewards outstanding work for social good in memory of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, announced its 2023 global winners.
This fight isn’t over, says Joe Biden as US Supreme Court strikes down USD400 billion student loan relief plan
Biden issued a statement that he would stop at nothing to find other ways to deliver relief to hard-working middle-class American families, despite the Supreme Court ruling against student debt relief.
Delhi, Mumbai may get more British Airways flights, as the airline aims to benefit from stronger India-UK trade ties
India and the UK are looking to significantly increase bilateral trade; British Airways wants to be a part of the growth story. It has opened a new call centre in India and plans to increase flights from Delhi and Mumbai.
Gir lioness gets her fangs into a cow, but farmer walks in and sends the big cat packing
A video trending on Twitter, captured through the windshield of a vehicle, shows a single lioness trying to bring down a cow, a large and strong animal despite its placid nature.
