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Heartbreak for Indian sports: Manu Bhaker's mentor Jaspal Rana passes away at 49 | Three Indian seafarers, missing after US strike on tanker near Oman, confirmed dead | 'Choose your side': TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee's ultimatum to Mamata in open revolt against Abhishek | Fresh trouble for Abhishek Banerjee! Calcutta HC orders TMC MP to appear before CID in forgery case by 6 pm today | 'No resignation, no retreat': Cockroach Janta Party takes paper leak protest nationwide | TCS goes all-in on AI! Partners with Anthropic, gives Claude access to 50,000 employees | Viral video outrage! Ola driver brutally assaults 70-year-old man over spitting row; arrested after Shinde's personal intervention | Mamata under pressure! Third Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik quits, hints at BJP move | Sonia Gandhi reportedly floats ‘Ghar Wapsi’ offer to Mamata Banerjee | Modi-Trump meet back in focus as report hints at G7 sidelines talks in France

Just married, then disaster: Indian-origin pilot killed in US helicopter crash

Jun 01, 2026, at 10:26 pm

An Indian-origin pilot was killed in a helicopter crash in the US state of Georgia just hours after marrying his longtime partner and setting off for their honeymoon.

Canada Post's losses deepen as postal giant faces pressure to reinvent Itself

May 31, 2026, at 01:50 am

For generations, Canadians relied on Canada Post to deliver everything from letters and bills to parcels across one of the world's largest countries. Today, however, the state-owned postal operator is confronting a stark reality: fewer letters, fiercer competition and mounting financial losses.

US uncovers Iranian fraud network that allegedly scammed American companies

May 30, 2026, at 04:09 pm

The United States has announced fresh measures to dismantle a sophisticated Iranian procurement network accused of impersonating and defrauding American businesses to obtain sensitive technology for Iran’s military and defense sector.

Horrifying "sex-for-rooms" scheme at a US hotel involving an Indian national that federal agents just blew wide open!

May 30, 2026, at 02:10 pm

A 27-year-old Indian man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in the US for paying human traffickers to assault a minor girl, US Attorney's Office in Nebraska said on Saturday.

'Trade is a priority': Top US official on India deal

May 30, 2026, at 09:06 am

A senior US official has said that President Donald Trump has made it clear that trade remains a top priority for Washington, with further meetings expected in the coming weeks to advance and finalise a trade agreement with India.

Trump signals 'final decision' on Iran deal as Hormuz tensions rise

May 29, 2026, at 11:59 pm

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he is preparing to take a “final determination” on a potential peace arrangement involving Iran, amid escalating tensions over nuclear concerns and the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

8 pct of Americans lack health insurance, new study reveals

May 29, 2026, at 04:06 pm

The United States remains one of the few developed countries where a significant share of the population lacks health insurance coverage, with around 27 million Americans — nearly 8 per cent of the population — currently uninsured, according to a new study.

Faith, football and fashion! NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani turns heads in Arsenal-inspired thobe at Eid prayers

May 29, 2026, at 11:28 am

New York/IBNS: Eid celebrations in New York City turned into a fashion statement this year as Mayor Zohran Mamdani donned a thobe inspired by English football club Arsenal’s jersey while offering prayers on Thursday.

Indian MMA aspirant dies in horror bear attack at remote Canada worksite

May 29, 2026, at 10:45 am

An aspiring mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter from the southern Indian state of Kerala was killed in a rare bear attack in northern Saskatchewan, Canada, on May 8, according to reports.

US-Iran ceasefire extension deal awaits Trump’s approval: Report

May 28, 2026, at 10:57 pm

The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed on the framework of a 60-day ceasefire extension, but the proposed memorandum of understanding still awaits approval from US President Donald Trump and Iran’s top leadership.

22-year-old Gujarat woman stabbed to death in Canada; accused on the run

May 28, 2026, at 01:47 pm

Ottawa/IBNS: In a shocking incident, a 22-year-old woman from Gujarat was stabbed to death in Canada’s Niagara region, media reports said.

Canada opens talks to buy Sweden's Saab instead of U.S. platform

May 28, 2026, at 03:32 am

Ottawa: Canada has entered negotiations to procure airborne surveillance aircraft from Sweden’s Saab, opting for the GlobalEye platform instead of a U.S.-made system.

‘More than problematic’: US Senator Lindsey Graham questions Pakistan's role as mediator in Iran-US peace talks

May 27, 2026, at 06:00 pm

US Senator and close Donald Trump ally Lindsey Graham has questioned Pakistan’s role as a potential mediator in efforts to broker peace between Iran and the United States, describing the South Asian nation as “more than problematic”.

Canada imposes temporary border restrictions over Ebola outbreak concerns

May 27, 2026, at 03:56 am

Ottawa: Canada will temporarily suspend immigration documents and impose quarantine requirements for travellers linked to countries facing high Ebola risks, the government said on Tuesday.

'We need smart people': Trump green card rule sparks tech backlash; LinkedIn, Coursera founders slam move

May 26, 2026, at 11:28 pm

A new immigration policy introduced by the administration of Donald Trump has triggered sharp criticism from the US technology sector, with several prominent startup founders warning that the move could damage America’s innovation ecosystem and AI leadership.

US: Dog 'accidentally' fires shotgun inside moving pickup at gas station, woman hurt

May 26, 2026, at 01:24 pm

A dog accidentally discharged a shotgun inside a pickup truck at a gas station in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, leaving a woman injured, according to media reports.

50,000 evacuated after toxic chemical tank crisis at GKN Aerospace Facility in Garden Grove

May 26, 2026, at 12:06 am

Nearly 50,000 residents across parts of California remain under evacuation orders after a dangerous chemical emergency at a GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove triggered fears of a possible explosion and toxic leak.

Donald Trump adds Abraham Accords demand to Iran nuclear deal talks

May 25, 2026, at 11:07 pm

Days after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested progress was being made on a possible Iran nuclear agreement, US President Donald Trump has introduced a fresh condition that could significantly raise the stakes in negotiations.

Marco Rubio joins Trump, JD Vance on list of Taj Mahal visitors. Check out images

May 25, 2026, at 02:51 pm

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife, Jeanette Rubio, joined the list of global dignitaries captivated by the beauty of the iconic Taj Mahal during their visit to the Mughal-era monument on Monday.

Carney to visit New York to pitch Canada as an 'investment destination'

May 25, 2026, at 05:27 am

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to New York City this week to meet investors and business leaders as Canada seeks to attract major new investment into infrastructure, energy and technology projects.

I am a big fan of Modi: Trump’s stunning remarks during live Delhi event

May 24, 2026, at 11:06 pm

Donald Trump on Sunday participated in the 250th Independence Day celebrations of the United States via a phone call during the event in New Delhi, when he praised Narendra Modi, calling himself a “big fan” of the Indian PM.

Who is Parminderpal Singh? US ICE arrests Indian national, says he faces deportation over criminal charges

May 24, 2026, at 02:57 pm

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles on Saturday announced the arrest of an Indian national with a criminal record in the United States.

Donald Trump says Iran peace deal 'largely negotiated', final details being worked out

May 24, 2026, at 11:38 am

US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that a peace agreement with Iran has been “largely negotiated” following talks involving Israel and other regional players, potentially signalling an end to the three-month-long conflict in West Asia.

White House gunfire scare: Suspect shot dead near security checkpoint

May 24, 2026, at 09:52 am

A man who opened fire near a security checkpoint outside the White House on Saturday evening was shot dead by United States Secret Service officers after they returned fire, authorities said.

Trump’s AI ‘dumpster drop’ turns Colbert's 'Late Show' finale into internet spectacle

May 23, 2026, at 09:20 pm

The long-running feud between Donald Trump and late-night host Stephen Colbert took another dramatic turn after the US President shared an AI-generated video showing Colbert being thrown into a dumpster.

US adds Atlanta, Houston to Ebola screening list ahead of World Cup

May 23, 2026, at 06:06 pm

The United States government has expanded its Ebola screening protocol by adding two major airports — Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport — to the list of designated entry points for travelers arriving from Ebola-affected African nations, alongside Washington Dulles International Airport.

Honoured to visit the Missionaries of Charity today, says Rubio after Kolkata visit, arrives in Delhi

May 23, 2026, at 02:32 pm

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, concluding the first leg of his four-day official visit to India in Kolkata.

Tulsi Gabbard quits top US Intelligence post after husband’s cancer diagnosis

May 23, 2026, at 01:18 pm

Washington DC/IBNS: Tulsi Gabbard resigned as the United States Director of National Intelligence (DNI) on Friday, citing her husband Abraham’s battle with a rare form of bone cancer.

Marco Rubio's India visit begins in Kolkata: Trade, defence and Quad talks take centre stage

May 23, 2026, at 09:55 am

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata on Saturday morning as part of his four-day visit to India, marking his first trip to the country since assuming office last year.

Canada vows 'greater responsibility' for Arctic security in new seven-nation pact to counter Russia, China

May 23, 2026, at 04:47 am

Sweden: Canada, along with six allied nations, pledged on Friday to increase their military presence and economic surveillance in the Arctic, citing rising geopolitical competition from Russia and China.