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An Indian national in the US illegally has been arrested for a California truck crash that critically injured a five-year-old girl. This is the second such case in months, with US officials blaming lax licensing rules in California.

Shaik Irfan, a Tanzania-based NRI from Adilabad, was arrested in Mumbai for allegedly posting derogatory social media messages that sparked communal tension in April. He was detained on arrival after a lookout notice and remanded to judicial custody

Seven Buddhist monks, including an Indian, died after a cable-operated rail cart overturned at the Na Uyana Aranya Senasanaya monastery in Sri Lanka. Six others were injured, four critically, in the accident at the renowned meditation retreat.

Telangana NRIs in Saudi Arabia celebrated the first Bathukamma festival in Jeddah with Tangedu flowers, Telangana’s State flower. The Indian Consulate, in collaboration with JTM, organised the event with Telugu women from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh participating enthusiastically

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accepted an invitation to attend HealthFest 2025 at UCSD, USA, as guest of honour and keynote speaker. Organised by TAL Hospitals and Touch-A-Life Foundation, the summit will spotlight global healthcare transformation, with a focus on AI, digital innovation and equitable access.

Canadian police have arrested Khalistani leader Inderjeet Singh Gosal in Ontario on multiple firearms-related charges. Gosal, affiliated with Sikhs for Justice and a key figure in the Khalistan referendum campaign, was charged alongside two others following a Friday arrest

The Telangana diaspora in Gulf countries is gearing up to celebrate Bathukamma with grand events. Dubai leads the festivities, while Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar host celebrations, marking cultural unity and the first-ever public observance in Jeddah.

Mohammed Nizamuddin, a 30-year-old software professional from Telangana, was allegedly shot dead by US police during a domestic dispute. Before his death, he posted about facing racial discrimination and harassment. His family seeks government help to repatriate his body

Nizamuddin (34), a Mahabubnagar native working in California, was allegedly shot dead by police following a quarrel with roommates. His father has appealed to the Union government to repatriate the body.

Kakatiya University VC Prof K Pratap Reddy urged alumni associations to engage in global collaborations. He highlighted achievements of the Pharmacy Department, proposed an Alumni Centre of Excellence, and invited alumni to participate in the Golden Jubilee concluding ceremony in Warangal

The funeral of Indian-origin motel manager Chandra Mouli “Bob” Nagamallaiah, brutally beheaded in Dallas, will be held Saturday. A fundraiser for his family has nearly reached USD 200,000 as the Indian-American community demands justice and stronger action against violent offenders.

Jubilee Hills police booked film producer Shaik Basha and his wife for allegedly cheating an NRI family by refusing to vacate a leased property. Basha claimed a 99-year lease despite the original 2013 agreement requiring him to vacate in 2023.

Twenty-two Telugu citizens stranded in Nepal have returned via Bihar, while 195 more will be airlifted today. The Andhra Pradesh government, with support from India and Nepal, has drawn up a detailed evacuation plan to bring back all 217 stranded citizens

15-year-old Saanvi Bangari, originally from Nizamabad and raised in Dubai, keeps Indian culture alive through stunning Kuchipudi dance performances. She blends tradition with modern expression, performing across India and the UAE, winning hearts and promoting Telugu heritage globally

The Ganesh idol immersion at Dubai’s Sonapur camp underscored the UAE’s ethos of tolerance and inclusivity. For over a decade, Telugu NRI workers have hosted the festival with support from Arab colleagues, drawing thousands across faiths in symbolic celebration.

Former Minister and senior MLA T Harish Rao visited the Ambedkar House in London, paying tribute to Dr B.R. Ambedkar, who once resided there during his student years.

US President Donald Trump hosted top tech leaders, including Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella, at the White House, praising their innovation and investment. Discussions focused on AI, U.S. leadership in technology, and multi-billion-dollar commitments from major tech firms

Nine Telugu youngsters were involved in a severe road accident in Essex, UK, leaving two dead. Survivors include one on a ventilator and another partially paralysed. Police have arrested both drivers, and the community is raising funds to repatriate the victims.

Two Telugu students, one of them hailing from Hyderabad, were killed and seven others were injured seriously in a car crash in Essex of the United Kingdom. The second victim is also suspected to be from Hyderabad

Kasarla Nagender Reddy has been named the Best Community Leader in Australia after receiving the highest number of votes in a survey conducted by AA Media House. Reddy, who has served as the President of BRS Australia for over a decade, expressed his gratitude to the Indian community in Australia for their trust and support.

A Hyderabadi woman allegedly drowned her three children in a bathtub before attempting suicide in Saudi Arabia’s Al Khobar. Her husband alerted police after discovering the incident. Family cited mental health struggles and disputes. Saudi police are investigating the case.

Ganesh Chathurthi celebrations have begun across the Gulf, with NRIs bringing Ganesha idols from India. While most devotees immerse idols within three days, some communities in Dubai, Muscat and Bahrain celebrate with nine-day festivities featuring larger clay idols

Two individuals of Indian descent were among five killed when a tour bus carrying international tourists rolled into a ditch near Niagara Falls. Authorities are investigating the cause, with initial reports suggesting no impairment or mechanical failure.