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46 migrants found dead in truck in Texas

The grim discovery was one of the worst disasters involving migrants in the United States in recent years

28 Jun 2022 11:21 AM

Law enforcement personnel walk outside Uvalde High School after shooting a was reported earlier in the day at Robb Elementary School, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas. (William Luther/The San Antonio Express-News via AP)

Texas school massacre: 19 children, 2 adults shot dead, several critical

Texas Governor Greg Abbott named the suspect as Salvador Ramos, an 18-year-old local resident and a US citizen

25 May 2022 10:42 AM

The SmackDown & Hall of Fame, NXT Stand & Deliver, two-day WrestleMania and Monday Night Raw are shows that are bound to have wrestling supporters jump out of their seats. (Image credit: Twitter/@WrestleMania)

Action aplenty at WWE weekend

The 38th edition of WrestleMania, the biggest and oldest event of WWE will see biggies Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar in the main event

01 Apr 2022 6:08 PM

Empty vials of Biological-E's covid vaccine Corbevax. (Photo: Biological-E)

Discussions underway for WHO approval for Corbevax COVID-19 vaccine

Corbevax was recently granted emergency approval by the Indian govt and will be manufactured by Hyderabad-based Biological E

31 Dec 2021 9:13 AM

People line up to get tested for Covid-19 outside at a firehouse in Washington, DC. (Photo: AFP)

US reports first Omicron-related death

County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced the death on Monday, saying the man was in his 50s

21 Dec 2021 9:58 AM

NASA announced the 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class. (Photo: AP)

NASA announces 10 latest astronaut trainees

The 2021 class was whittled down from a field of more than 12,000 applicants

07 Dec 2021 9:05 AM

In this Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 file photo, Barbie H. leads a protest against the six-week abortion ban at the Capitol in Austin, Texas. Dozens of people protested the abortion restriction law that went into effect Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Texas doctor who defied state’s new abortion ban is sued

Former attorneys in Arkansas and Illinois filed separate state lawsuits Monday against Dr. Alan Braid

21 Sep 2021 11:52 AM

The casket of George Floyd is removed after a public visitation for Floyd at the Fountain of Praise church, Monday, June 8, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo)

Thousands mourn George Floyd in Houston amid calls for reform

Fire officials said several people, apparently overcome by heat exhaustion while waiting in line, were taken to hospitals

09 Jun 2020 12:19 PM

The authorities have not provided information about a possible motive. (Photo: AP)

Two dead in Texas church shooting, shooter killed

The shooting took place at about 11:50 am (local time), during the morning service on Sunday.

30 Dec 2019 3:55 PM

The bodycam videos, publicly released on Wednesday, shed additional light on the two officers' encounter with Neely as they took in him into custody using a procedure that mounted police in their department were trained to employ when no transport vehicle was available. (Photo: Screengrab)

Watch: US cop, on horseback, leads black man tied to rope

A still photo of the arrest captured by an onlooker and posted on social media went viral, prompting a public outcry.

04 Oct 2019 12:52 PM

HTSC provide a forum for the growing population of over 250,000 Tamil-Americans in the United States, a release said. (Photo: Website)

Houston University receives USD 2m commitment to support Tamil language, culture

The HTSC is a non-profit organisation founded 2018 to establish the Tamil studies chair at the Houston University.

04 Oct 2019 12:09 PM

Botham Jean's younger brother Brandt Jean hugs convicted murderer and former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger after delivering his impact statement to her after she was sentenced to 10 years in jail, Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

'Can I hug her?': Brother of slain black man forgives ex-cop in courtroom scene

As video of the dramatic hearing circulated online, critics blasted the judge, saying her hug was inappropriate for jurist overseeing case.

03 Oct 2019 1:38 PM

Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, Harris County Sheriff's deputy, was shot while conducting a traffic stop, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. (Photo: Twitter)

Sikh police officer shot dead in 'ruthless, cold-blooded way' in US: Cops

Dhaliwal, who was in his early 40s, was the first police officer in Texas to serve while keeping his Sikh articles of faith.

28 Sep 2019 8:25 AM

Ajay Kumar, 33, bowed with his hands clasped together in a traditional Indian greeting as he walked away from a detainee processing centre in El Paso. (Photo: AP)

Indian seeking asylum in US released from detention after 70-day hunger strike

Kumar and fellow Indian detainee Gurjant Singh began their hunger strike July 8 after rejection of their asylum claims and denial of bond.

27 Sep 2019 12:25 PM

In his first address, PM Modi allocated almost the entire speech to thanking the US President for taking bilateral ties to "new heights". (Photo: AP)

Who is a better negotiator, me or Donald Trump, Modi reveals the secret

PM Modi said he would be speaking with the US President on several bilateral issues and that's where negotiation skills would come in handy.

23 Sep 2019 1:38 PM

'We are committed to ensuring that Indians have access to the world's best products,' Trump said. (Photo: File)

'India has never had better friend in a US President than me': Trump

Trump said: 'India has never invested in the US like it is doing today and it is reciprocal, we are doing the same in India.'

23 Sep 2019 1:03 PM

Addressing a gathering of members of the Indian community here, he said, “Can you do something for me? It is a small request. I am saying this to all Indians living all over the world. You take a decision that every year, each one of you will send at least five non-Indian families to India as tourists.” (Photo: File | ANI)

'Atleast 5 tourists,' PM Modi's small request to NRIs all over the world

Modi thanked the Indian community in Houston for setting the stage for a “glorious future” of Indo-US ties.

23 Sep 2019 11:58 AM

Addressing the annual convention of the Islamic Society of North America in Houston on Saturday, Sanders said that he was 'deeply concerned' about the situation in Kashmir. (Photo: File)

'Howdy Modi' happening when Kashmir remains under lockdown: Bernie Sanders

India has categorically rejected any scope for third party mediation on Kashmir.

23 Sep 2019 10:11 AM

Trump, who was speaking at the NRG stadium to over 50,000 Indian-Americans, said that America is committed to ensure Indians have access to the finest goods in the world, products stamped with the beautiful phrase 'Make in USA'. (Photo: PTI)

'Am I invited?': Trump to PM Modi on watching first NBA game in India

The NBA said 3,000 students from over 70 schools will be extended invitations for first-ever NBA game in India to be played in Mumbai.

23 Sep 2019 9:12 AM

About two dozen governors and members of the US Congress also attended the event. (Photo: AP)

Modi presented keys to Houston City on arrival at 'Howdy, Modi' event

After welcoming Modi at the event, Turner handed over the oversized keys to the city of Houston to him.

23 Sep 2019 8:57 AM

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