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An Indian-origin man was robbed while saving a female co-worker from an oncoming train in the US. He was later rewarded by the police.


Indian-origin man robbed while rescuing co-worker in US


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Canadas opposition has launched an all-out attack on Indian-origin Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan calling upon him to resign or be fired for exaggerating his military record in Afghanistan, though Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was standing by his minister.


Sajjan urged to resign over Afghan offensive claim


Economy, culture and human bonds are the most important ties that bind Saudi Arabians and Indians together. Our association is one of the fondest and one of the oldest in the world, going back all the way to the third millennium BC. There had been ancient peaceful contacts and interactions between the two peoples, including immigrations from both sides.


Indian success stories abound in Saudi Arabia (Comment: Special to IANS)


Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari, who concluded his three-day state visit to Poland on Thursday, said it was "very productive" and signalled a new stage in bilateral ties.


Had a very productive visit to Poland, says Ansari


A 58-year-old Indian-American teacher was sentenced to 11 months in jail, which he has already served during the trial, for the wire fraud scheme involving the hiring of Indian nationals to teach in the US.


Indian-American teacher jailed for wire fraud


US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke on the phone and discussed issues of bilateral trade after the US earlier this week announced its intention to impose tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber imports.


Trump, Trudeau discuss dairy, lumber trade


Five Indian nationals were jailed here on Monday for making fraudulent Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund claims amounting to 167,253 Singapore dollars (US $120,422) between January 2015 to May last year, a media report said.


5 Indians jailed for fraud in Singapore


Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan on Saturday visited the Western Naval Command here as part of his ongoing tour of India.


Canadian Defence Minister visits Western Naval Command 


With US President Donald Trump ordering tougher conditions for issuance of H-1B visas, the biggest beneficiaries of which are Indians, a senior official here said on Thursday that it is not a matter concerning immigration but that of trade and services.


H-1B not immigration but trade, services issue: India


Amidst the controversy over his being labelled as a "Khalistani sympathiser" by Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan arrived in the Sikh holy city of Amritsar.


Canadian Defence Minister arives in Amritsar


A woman hurled racist abuse at passengers on a train in Ireland, telling one of them to "f*** off back to India" after he placed a bag on an empty seat.


Go back to India, woman screams on Irish train


Liquor baron Vijay Mallya got bail from the Westminster Magistrates' Court in central London on Tuesday within hours after his arrest by the Extradition Unit of Scotland Yard. India has filed a request for extradition of Mallya for defrauding Indian banks of over Rs 8,000 crore.


UK's tough stand against financial crimes led to Mallya's arrest (Special to IANS)


After Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced that he will be abolishing the existing 457 Visa programme, currently used by temporary foreign workers to gain employment in the country, India on Tuesday said it is examining the matter and consulting all stakeholders.


Australian visa policy change: India consulting stakeholders


Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan on Tuesday refused to comment on charges that he was a Khalistan backer and said he was proud to have been born in India.


Canadian Minister refuses to comment on Khalistan tag


Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday held talks with his Canadian counterpart Harjit Singh Sajjan, discussing bilateral defence and security cooperation issues.


Sajjan meets Jaitley, given Guard of Honour


Mali offers good opportunities and prospects for Indian entrepreneurs and investors in the gold mining and food processing space, among others, the Indian Embassy in capital Bamako has said.


Mali seeks more Indian investment for gold mining, agriculture


Indian-origin British businessman Lord Swaraj Paul on Monday met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the state secretariat Nabanna.


Lord Swaraj Paul meets Mamata


Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan on Monday began his maiden visit to India during which he will meet top Indian leaders, an official statement said.


Canadian Defence Minister begins week-long visit to India


Superstar Shah Rukh Khan taught his signature "Lungi dance" step to American filmmaker Brett Ratner, who expressed a desire to direct the actor in a sequel of "Rush Hour" in India here.


SRK teaches 'Lungi dance' to Brett Ratner 


A 52-year-old Indian man allegedly committed suicide here by hanging himself in his room in his family apartment, a media report said.

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