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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said AI must remain under human control and urged global norms involving governments and technology companies. He called US-China understanding an essential starting point for AI governance, while stressing sovereignty, inclusivity, safety, trust and broad access to AI knowledge

A 38-year-old Indian-origin woman, Shalini Thakur, was fatally shot outside a Sacramento restaurant by Rohit, a 22-year-old undocumented immigrant from India who had allegedly stalked her for months.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has been invited to attend Bathukamma celebrations in Dubai on October 11. Organised by GTF and ETCA, the events will feature traditional attire, Bathukamma arrangements, folk songs and cultural programmes for the Telangana diaspora.

A Qatar-based Telugu NRI, Chopparapu Rameshbabu, has gone missing after catastrophic flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border. His family in Andhra Pradesh and friends in Qatar are hoping he is alive as rescue teams continue searching the affected region.

A techie from Australia with Hyderabad roots has gone missing after flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border region on August 26. Identified as K Suhasini Reddy, she had travelled to Nepal for a pilgrimage to Manasarovar.

Several Telugu NRIs have been stranded at the Nepal-Tibet border following flash floods that disrupted the Kailash pilgrimage route. Families of pilgrims, including Qatar-based Ramesh Babu, have lost contact for days, while some Dubai-based NRIs were rerouted to Kathmandu by Chinese authorities.

Hyderabad police have arrested Arjun Sharma, a Chennai native, in Agra in connection with a financial cheating case and executed a pending non-bailable warrant linked to an alleged murder in Maryland, USA. Sharma, accused of killing his colleague Nikitha Godishala in 2024 and later fleeing to India, has been remanded to judicial custody in Tihar Jail following coordination with FBI and Interpol.

Dubai Police have warned people, including vulnerable job seekers, against fraudulent visa and employment offers circulated through social media and messaging apps. The Anti-Fraud Centre urged people to use authorised agencies and verify visa-related offers only through official channels.

India’s rich saree heritage took centre stage at New York’s Times Square during the third edition of the Saree Goes Global event, organised by Uma Global. Women from the diaspora showcased diverse weaves and styles.

The Opposition has criticised the reconstitution of NCERT's textbook development team for Classes 11 and 12 political science, alleging RSS and ABVP influence. The BJP rejected the criticism, accusing previous UPA governments of favouring Left-leaning academics in educational institutions.

The family of 18-year-old Indian student Romanch Mahajan, who died in a horse-carriage accident in New York’s Central Park last year, has filed a USD 105 million compensation claim against the city government.

Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar has lost the Democratic primary in Michigan to Democratic Socialist Donavan McKinney by a narrow margin. The contest reflected a broader surge of progressive candidates, with Israel policy emerging as a key backdrop. Thanedar, first elected in 2022, was defeated in a majority African American district of Detroit.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore praised the Telugu community for its contribution to the state's growth in technology, healthcare, business and academics while addressing the American Telugu Association conference in Baltimore, attended by Telangana leaders, public representatives and members of the Telugu diaspora.

After months of hardship in Saudi Arabia, bedridden Hyderabadi Mohammed Abdul Aleem returned home with the help of Lulu Group Chairman M.A. Yousuf Ali, who cleared his outstanding dues and coordinated his repatriation following support from Malayali social workers.

The Telangana Association of United Kingdom celebrated Bonalu Festival in London with over 2,500 diaspora members participating. The event featured traditional rituals, cultural performances and a Thottela procession. Leaders highlighted the importance of preserving Telangana's cultural identity and passing traditions to future generations

A 44-year-old woman from Telangana, Sripati Deepa Reddy, died in a road accident in New Jersey, USA. A native of Ranga Reddy district, she had settled in the US with her husband. The incident has left her family and friends devastated.

A 26-year-old student from Telangana has been declared brain dead after sustaining critical injuries in a road accident near Ann Arbor, Michigan. Doctors confirmed brain death after a rare complication developed during treatment, while he remains on life support.

Two women from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are among more than 100 distressed Indian domestic workers stranded in Oman after allegedly being trafficked through fraudulent job offers. India's Ambassador Prashant Pise met them and assured them that their grievances would be addressed promptly.

A 28-year-old Hyderabad native, Mani Chandra Teja Gaddam, an ICFAI University alumnus, died in a skydiving accident in Massachusetts after a sudden gust of wind reportedly interfered with his parachute during landing. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna has alleged that armed Israeli settlers and soldiers detained him and his delegation in the West Bank during a visit, calling the incident “unprecedented” and demanding an investigation. Khanna urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to prosecute the settlers and soldiers involved.

An Indian American woman was shot dead and her son injured in an alleged domestic violence incident in Georgia's Cobb County. Police arrested her husband, who faces felony murder and other charges. Authorities continue investigating the motive behind the fatal shooting

A Telangana migrant worker who lived in Saudi Arabia for nearly 40 years without returning home died recently, leaving authorities struggling to establish his nationality. With no Aadhaar or voter ID, his expired passport and visa records eventually helped the Indian Embassy confirm his identity, enabling repatriation of his mortal remains to Hyderabad.

Air India Express has fully restored its West Asia network by resuming flights to Salalah (Oman) and Kuwait, strengthening connectivity between India and the Gulf. Services on the Kozhikode–Salalah route restarted on July 2, Kozhikode–Kuwait on July 3, and Bengaluru–Kuwait on July 4, with frequencies set to expand.

Three members of a Gujarati family, Hitesh Suthar, his wife Hina, and their daughter Ishani, died in a tragic motel fire in Wooster, Ohio. The blaze broke out at 1.30 a.m. inside the Econo Lodge where Hitesh worked and the family lived.