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Rajyalakshmi Yarlagadda, a 23-year-old Indian student from Andhra Pradesh and recent Texas A&M University graduate, died in the US after suffering from severe cough and chest pain. A GoFundMe campaign seeks $125,000 to repatriate her body and support her grieving family

Sripada Naresh, a migrant worker from Telangana, died in Bahrain in 2020 but remained unclaimed in a morgue for five years due to identity mismatches and family disputes. His wife, unaware of his death, accused his family of bigamy. Only recently did Bahrain authorities reveal the unclaimed bodies, prompting Naresh’s elder brother to travel and perform the last rites, bringing long-awaited closure.

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Ugandan-born son of filmmaker Mira Nair, won New York City’s mayoral election, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. In his fiery victory speech, Mamdani vowed immigrant-led governance, challenged President Trump, and declared “hope over tyranny and big money"

The Indian community in Jeddah, led by Telugu organisations, celebrated Diwali under the theme ‘Noor-e-Diwali’ at the Indian Consulate. Prominent Saudis and diplomats attended the event featuring cultural performances, music, and traditional rituals symbolising unity and Indian heritage

A 68-year-old Indian-origin businessman, Darshan Singh Sahsi, was fatally shot outside his home in Abbotsford, Canada. Investigators describe the incident as a “targeted killing”. No arrests have been made yet 

A 24-year-old Muzaffarnagar man working in Riyadh allegedly died by suicide during a video call with his wife after an argument. His family is coordinating with the Indian Embassy to bring his body home as police investigate the circumstances

Hyderabad-born Canadian photographer Raghuvamsh Chavali won the Best Author Award at the URBAN Animals 2025 International Photography Competition in Italy for his project “Wings Over Concrete.” His work explores the coexistence of wildlife and cityscapes, earning global acclaim for its originality.

An Indian staff nurse at Singapore’s Raffles Hospital has been sentenced to a year and two months in jail and two cane strokes for molesting a male visitor under the pretext of “disinfection.” The 34-year-old was arrested days after the June incident.

Indian-American state employee Mehul Goswami, 39, was arrested in New York for allegedly working a second full-time job while being paid by the state, defrauding over US$ 50,000. Charged with grand larceny, he faces up to 15 years in prison

Videos from the US, UK and Canada showing Indians violating local laws during Diwali celebrations have drawn sharp criticism. Community leaders urge NRIs to act responsibly and respect local customs to uphold India’s global image

Saudi Arabia has abolished the Kafala system and introduced sweeping labour reforms to protect expatriate workers. Through platforms like 'Qiwa' and the 'Wage Protection Programme', employment contracts are now digitised, transparent, and regulated. Workers can switch jobs or return home after contract expiry, and wage delays can trigger job mobility.

The family of Sreepada Naresh, a migrant worker from Metpally whose body has remained unclaimed in Bahrain for five years, has urged the Telangana government to intervene and repatriate his remains. A petition was submitted during the CM Pravasi Prajavani programme in Hyderabad.

Telangana NRIs, led by the BRS NRI wing in the UK, staged a peaceful protest in London criticising the Congress government's performance in the State. The demonstrators demanded fulfilment of poll promises and pledged to launch a global campaign to highlight governance failures.

A woman and her daughter from Mancherial, died in a tragic road accident near Chicago while en route to a housewarming ceremony. The incident has left the local community in mourning, with condolences pouring in for the bereaved family.

The AKV (Andhra Kala Vedika) elections in Qatar saw a clean sweep by the panel backed by Gottipati Ramanaih, which secured 73 per cent votes. The highly charged contest among Telugu NRIs is seen as a prelude to the upcoming TKS elections.

For the first time in two decades, the US passport has slipped out of the world’s top 10, ranking 12th with visa-free access to 180 destinations. Singapore continues to lead, while China and South Korea strengthen global mobility rankings

The UK government announces tougher visa rules, including a Secure English Language Test for skilled workers, reduced Graduate Route period for students, higher maintenance and employer charges, and expanded high-skilled visa quotas, to manage immigration and strengthen workforce integration

Lokini Krishna Murthy, a software engineer from Elkaturthy mandal, who fell into a coma in Riyadh following a medical emergency, is being flown back to Hyderabad for treatment. Murthy remains in critical condition and will undergo neurocritical care at Deccan Hospital.

A 23-year-old Texas man was arrested for fatally shooting 28-year-old Indian student Chandrashekar Pole at a Fort Worth gas station. Pole, who recently graduated from the University of North Texas, was working part-time when he was killed.

Two Indian tourists were jailed for five years and one month and sentenced to 12 cane strokes each in Singapore for robbing and assaulting two sex workers in hotels. The men admitted to tying up, slapping, and threatening their victims.

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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.