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Calgary cab driver Hardeep Singh Toor safely transported a pregnant woman and her companion to the hospital during severe winter weather, with the baby born in the backseat just blocks from the hospital. Both mother and child are reported doing well

Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor, pledging bold, inclusive governance focused on affordability and equity, while marking a historic milestone as the city’s first South Asian and Muslim mayor

A student from Jangaon district died in a fire accident in Germany on New Year’s Day. Thokala Hruthik Reddy, who had gone abroad for higher studies, suffered fatal injuries after jumping from a building to escape the blaze.

Dubai has cemented its reputation as a premier New Year’s Eve destination, with 2026 celebrations featuring fireworks at 40 locations, including the flagship Burj Khalifa countdown billed as the “Brightest Show on Earth.” Airfares from Hyderabad to Dubai surged to over 1000 Dirhams, while hotel rooms skyrocketed to 1200-1400 Dirhams amid heavy demand from Indian visitors.

Two young women from Mahabubabad, Pullakhandu Meghana and Kadiyala Bhavana, died in a car accident in California while touring with friends. Both had recently completed their Master’s degrees. US police are investigating, and families seek quick repatriation

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s remarks on KT Rama Rao’s education have reignited debate on the neglect of higher education in Telangana before bifurcation, when students were forced to migrate to Andhra districts due to weak government institutions.

An Indian-origin man died of suspected cardiac arrest after waiting over eight hours in a Canadian hospital emergency room despite severe chest pain. His family alleges lapses in care, raising concerns over emergency response and patient safety within the healthcare system

Telugu Christians across the Gulf region celebrated Christmas with special prayers, carols and community gatherings. Churches in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait hosted services in Telugu, reflecting unity, faith and cultural warmth among expatriate communities.

Toronto police are investigating the murder of 30-year-old Indian woman Himanshi Khurana and have issued a first-degree murder warrant for 32-year-old Abdul Ghafoori. The Indian High Commission condemned the incident and pledged support to the victim’s family

US Border Patrol arrested 30 Indian nationals among 49 illegal immigrants operating semitrucks with commercial licenses in California. The crackdown, including Operation Highway Sentinel, targets safety violations after fatal accidents caused by unlicensed or illegally residing drivers, authorities said

Canada, US, UK, Australia and Germany are the top higher education destinations for Indian students, with over 13.35 lakh Indians studying abroad in 2024, highlighting persistent brain drain, a NITI Aayog report said

Medipally police arrested a woman and her two friends for allegedly strangling her husband to death and passing it off as a cardiac arrest. The crime came to light after doctors noticed injuries during the autopsy, leading to a detailed investigation.

India has suspended visa operations at its Chittagong centre in Bangladesh following heightened tensions after student leader Sharif Osman Hadi’s death, amid attacks on Indian missions and large-scale protests, with operations to resume only after a security review

The Trump administration plans to significantly increase denaturalisation of US citizens, targeting fraud, criminal links, and other categories. USCIS guidance sets quotas of 100–200 cases per month, raising concerns over fear, politicisation, and impact on law-abiding naturalised Americans

An NRI who returned from Qatar after 16 years was elected sarpanch of his native village Sirikonda in Jagtial district. Dharmaraju Yadav Panchita won the gram panchayat election by just one vote in the final phase.

Amandeep Singh-Bola, of Indian-Kiwi origin, helped restrain one of the Bondi Beach attackers during a December 14 shooting that killed 15 and injured 40. He acted alongside police to subdue the suspect, demonstrating courage amid the terrorist attack

Two young men from Punjab, Gurdeep Singh (27) and Ranvir Singh (19), were shot dead in Edmonton, Canada, likely due to mistaken identity, shortly after leaving a birthday party, leaving families in shock and grief

An Indian-origin man was among four people killed after a four-storey Hindu temple under construction collapsed in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province. Rescue operations were suspended due to bad weather, while authorities said the project lacked approved building plans.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas says embracing vulnerability is key to her personal growth, as she works on being emotionally honest rather than always portraying toughness. Motherhood and self-reflection have reshaped her perspective, allowing her to balance strength with openness and authenticity

Satya Nadella announced Microsoft’s US$ 17.5 billion investment to expand India’s AI and cloud infrastructure, including a new sustainable data centre by 2026. He emphasized digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, talent skilling and India’s rising global developer influence during the company’s Bengaluru event

A US court has sentenced Indian national Ligneshkumar H. Patel to 90 months in prison for a multi-state imposter-fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims across five Midwestern states, causing losses of over $2.2 million. He must pay more than $2 million in restitution.

Several NRIs from Dubai, US, Israel, Qatar and Bahrain have returned to their native villages in Telangana to contest gram panchayat elections or support family members. Many quit jobs abroad to campaign for local leadership roles, highlighting strong ties to their roots

IndiGo cancelled more than 250 flights from Delhi and Bengaluru on Monday as disruptions continued for the seventh day. The DGCA extended its deadline for the airline’s top executives to respond to a show cause notice over large-scale operational lapses linked to new FDTL rules.

Indian American entrepreneur and community leader Sunny Reddy was unanimously elected Co-Chair of the Michigan Republican Party, marking a milestone for the state’s growing Indian American community. He pledged to work toward GOP victories ahead of a high-stakes 2026 electoral cycle.