Toronto, Nov 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) An Indian-origin teen died after being stabbed in a scuffle at the parking lot of a high school in Surrey, Canada, media reports said. Mehakpreet Sethi, 18, died in the hospital…
New Delhi, Nov 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Omicron sub-lineage BQ.1.1, currently on the rise worldwide, is resistant to all approved antibody therapies, a new Lancet study led by an Indian-origin researcher has revealed. The researchers found that…
Toronto, Nov 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Following a surge in complaints post-Diwali in October, the Canadian city of Brampton unanimously moved a motion on Thursday to ban fireworks. The motion brought forward by Councillor Denis Keenan and…
By Shaneer N Siddqiui Dubai, Nov 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) A life-changing prize of AED 20 million was won by an Indian mechanical engineer at the 102nd Mahzooz Super Saturday. The winner, who lives in Kuwait, became…
New York, Nov 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The judge overseeing the case of a student, suspected of murdering his Indian-American roommate at Purdue University, has been asked by the prosecutors to re-evaluate whether the suspect is fit…
Kampala, Nov 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congratulating the Indian community for marking 100 years in the country, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni urged them to invest more in various sectors, including fertiliser production. “I congratulate the Indian community…
Toronto, Nov 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Given the demographic dominance of Sikhs and Punjabis in Canada, Conservative MPs have called upon the the country’s flag carrier to establish direct flights between their country and Punjab state. In…
Manila, Nov 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) An Indian national has been nabbed in the Philippines for conducting a merchandising business without a proper working visa or permit. Inderjeet Bamdev was apprehended last week at his store in…
Washington, Nov 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Putting an end to speculation of entering the House Democratic leadership race, Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said she will run for re-election as Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair. Jayapal also said that…
Dubai, Nov 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) A Pakistani man convicted of murdering an Indian couple in Dubai during a break-in and robbery attempt in 2020, has lost his appeal against death sentence. The 28-year-old construction worker was…
New Delhi, Nov 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Purnima Devi Barman, conservation biologist known for initiating all-female grassroots conservation movement from Assam for saving the greater adjutant, one of the world’s rarest storks, is among the UN Environment…
New York, Nov 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Asserting that it shares a very important relationship with India, the White House said that the US is committed to getting Eric Garcetti as Washington’s Ambassador to New Delhi. President…
Suva, Nov 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a bid to promote Hindi, officials from India and Fiji are in talks to set up a modern language laboratory in the South Pacific nation, Indian High Commissioner to Fiji…
Dubai, Nov 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) An Indian man has been fined 25,000 dirhams ($6,806) for drunken-driving and fleeing the scene after crashing his vehicle into a car in Dubai. The 39 year-old Indian was driving through…
Shimla, Nov 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) First time in history ‘Naati’ of Himachal Pradesh was performed in Canada at Parliament Hill in Ottawa by Himachali Pravasi Global Association (HPGA) during celebration of Hindu Heritage Month, organisers said…
Toronto, Nov 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Harkirat Singh has become the first turbaned Sikh to be appointed as Deputy Mayor of Canada’s Brampton city for a four-year term period from 2022-2026. He has served as Brampton’s City…
New York, Nov 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The University of North Carolina, Charlotte, has updated its ‘Weapons on Campus’ policy to allow Sikh students to wear a kirpan, a religious expression of faith, on campus. The move…
Toronto, Nov 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Police in Canada are on a look-out for an Indian-origin teen who allegedly shot at an 18-year-old student outside a high school in Brampton on Friday, leaving him with life-threatening injuries….
Toronto, Nov 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian-origin academic H. Deep Saini has been appointed as Montreal-based McGill University’s 18th Principal and Vice-Chancellor, and will begin his five-year, renewable term from April next year. Saini, who grew up…
Melbourne, Nov 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ahead of the impending election in Australia’s Victoria state, its premier and Labour MP Daniel Andrews, visited religious shrines, and promised cultural grants for the Indian and Sikh communities upon his…