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Indian national jailed in Singapore for bank fraud
Singapore: An Indian national has been jailed in Singapore for nine weeks after he committed fraud involving more than S$26,000 that was traced to three fraud victims in the US. Bhambri Kunal,…
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Indian students in US surge by 19 pc in 2021-22: Report
New Delhi: The presence of Indian students in American universities has increased by 19 per cent compared to the last year, and nearly 21 per cent of over one million foreign students…
- World
Renowned Indian expert on Islamic Economics Nejatullah Siddiqui passes away in the U.S.
New Delhi: King Faisal Award-winning Indian Islamic economist Mohammad Nejatullah Siddiqui passed away in the U.S. on Saturday. According to information received from various sources he was unwell for a long time…
- India
Moody’s cuts India’s economic growth projections to 7 pc for 2022
New Delhi: Moody’s on Friday slashed India’s GDP growth projections for 2022 to 7 per cent from 7.7 per cent earlier as the global slowdown and rising domestic interest rates will dampen economic…
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Indian national charged in $8 mn Covid relief fraud scheme in US
New York: An Indian national in the US faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison if convicted in an $8 million Covid-19 relief fraud scheme, according to court documents. Abhishek…
- India
Indian, Pakistani artists celebrate truck art in Qatar
Doha: Mural and street artists from India and Pakistan breathed life into the walls of Al Mansoura Metro Station in Doha with their truck art for the FIFA World Cup, which kicks…
- India
Embassy felicitates Indian gold medallists in Riyadh
Jeddah: In an effort to enhance the real sporting spirit among young Indians, Indian Embassy in Riyadh felicitated two Indian athlete gold medallists for the first time in Saudi Arabia’s history. On…
- Bangalore
Canadian province wants Indian nurses, to set up office in Bengaluru
Toronto: To address acute labour shortages in its healthcare sector, Newfoundland and Labrador will set up a recruitment office in Bengaluru to bring internationally trained and registered nurses to the Canadian province.…
- India
Minor among 15 Indian fishermen arrested by SL Navy
Chennai: Sri Lankan Navy have arrested 15 Indian fishermen, including a minor, from Tamil Nadu on charges of fishing in their country’s waters after crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). The…
- World
Aus police offer $1mn reward for Indian suspect in murder case
Melbourne: Police Queensland has announced a record one million dollar reward for the public to catch an Indian nurse who fled to India after allegedly murdering an Australian woman on a beach four…
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Indian-origin MP ushers in Hindu Heritage Month in Canada
Toronto: Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya marked Canada’s first Hindu Heritage Month beginning frorm November to acknowledge and celebrate contributions made by Hindus to make the country strong and prosperous. The Canadian House…
- Middle East
UAE: 2 Bangladeshis, an Indian win Dh 1,00,000 each in Mahzooz Draw
Dubai: An Indian and two Bangladeshis on Monday won Dirhams 1,00,000 each in the 100th Mahzooz Draw in Dubai. The lucky winners who received Dh 100,000 each were Shirajul and Rajibul from…
- Technology
76% Indians now prefer UPI as payment mode for online checkouts
Mumbai: Nearly 76 per cent Indians now prefer using UPI (unified payments interface) during online checkouts while more millennials (84 per cent) are now using UPI when shopping online, a report showed…
- Technology
40% of Indians defrauded while shopping online during festive season
New Delhi: Around 40 per cent of Indians surveyed have been defrauded when shopping online during festive season, finds a study. The study was conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of…