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Indian American businessman sentenced for bribery & tax evasion
Washington: An Indian American businessman has been ᨊsentenced to 18 months’ probation and 200 hours of community service for bribery and tax evasion, the Department of Justice said. Arman Amirshahi, 46, was…
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China-made drone seized near India-Pak border in Punjab
Chandigarh: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday said it has seized a China-made drone near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Amritsar district along with a packet of 500 gm of heroin.…
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Man sets himself on fire in New York outside Trump’s criminal trial court
New York: A man set himself on fire outside Manhattan Criminal Court as jury selection was underway in the criminal trial of former US President Donald Trump, according to media reports and…
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Indian sentenced for five years for selling controlled substance on dark web
Washington: A 40-year-old Indian national has been sentenced to five years in prison for selling controlled substances on dark web marketplaces and ordered to forfeit approximately USD 150 million. Banmeet Singh, of…
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US, UK impose new sanctions on Iran after retaliatory attack on Israel
In response to Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel, the United States and the United Kingdom have jointly imposed new sanctions on Iran. At an official meeting of the Group of Seven (G7)…
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Pre-recorded screams from Israeli drones terrorize Gaza residents
Israeli Army has been using pre-recorded screams of women and babies from drones to terrorize Gaza residents. The move has sparked an international outrage as Israel continues to employ such psychological warfare…
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Iran embassy in Paris cordoned off after explosive threat
The Iranian embassy in Paris was surrounded by French police on Friday, and they were preparing to enter at the mission’s request, following a claim that someone had entered carrying an explosive, AFP…
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UK urges ‘de-escalation’ after reported Israeli strike on Iran
London: The British government is stressing the need for “de-escalation and moderation” amid reports of a retaliatory attack by Israel against Iran. Cabinet minister Mel Stride said the UK recognizes Israel’s right…
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UAE floods: Indian embassy advises rescheduling of non-essential travel
Abu Dhabi: The Indian embassy in the UAE on Friday advised the inbound Indian passengers travelling to or transiting through Dubai International Airport to reschedule non-essential travel till operations normalise after the…
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Elon Musk calls for peace in cryptic post amid Iran-Israel war
New Delhi: April Rockets should be used to reach the stars not to harm fellow humans, said billionaire Elon Musk on Friday, in light of the ongoing wars between Iran and Israel,…
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US expresses concern about planned Israeli assault on Rafah
Washington: US officials have met Israeli leaders to discuss the situation in the embattled city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby has confirmed. Israeli…
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Indian American OPM Director at White House to step down in May
Washington: Indian-American attorney and activist Kiran Ahuja has announced that she will step down as the Director of the Office of Personnel Management next month. “Serving in the Biden-Harris administration, and in…
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Imran denies Saudi involvement in his ouster as Pak PM, says SIC chief
Islamabad: Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that Saudi Arabia had no role in the regime change operation that led to his ouster in 2022, according to the…
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Pakistan President Zardari rakes up Kashmir issue in Parliament
Islamabad: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday urged political leaders to shun the politics of polarisation to address the challenges faced by the cash-strapped country, amidst sloganeering by lawmakers from jailed…