Indians Abroad

Indian Arrested For Killing Man With Wooden Plank In Singapore: Report

Indian Arrested For Killing Man With Wooden Plank In Singapore: Report

Press Trust of India | Sunday January 02, 2022, Singapore

An Indian has been arrested in Singapore for allegedly killing a compatriot with a wooden plank embedded with nails following a dispute on New Year's Day, a media report said on Sunday.

London-Based Indian Origin Restaurateur In UK's New Year Honours List

London-Based Indian Origin Restaurateur In UK's New Year Honours List

Asian News International | Saturday January 01, 2022, London

Amritpal Singh Maan, a philanthropist who has provided over 200,000 meals to those in need since the COVID-19 pandemic began, has been awarded OBE in recognition for his services to charity and community.

Singapore Jails Elderly Indian-Origin Man For Drunkenly Causing Annoyance

Singapore Jails Elderly Indian-Origin Man For Drunkenly Causing Annoyance

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 28, 2021, Singapore

A 65-year-old Indian-origin Singaporean was on Monday jailed for five weeks after he pleaded guilty to three harassment charges and one count of causing annoyance to others while drunk in a public place.

Indian-Origin Judge Appointed To South Africa's Highest Judicial Bench

Indian-Origin Judge Appointed To South Africa's Highest Judicial Bench

Press Trust of India | Saturday December 25, 2021, Johannesburg

Narandran 'Jody' Kollapen, who is Indian origin, has been appointed to South Africa's highest judicial bench, the Constitutional Court.

Two Indian-Origin Men Convicted For Gang Robbery In Singapore: Report

Two Indian-Origin Men Convicted For Gang Robbery In Singapore: Report

Press Trust of India | Friday December 24, 2021, Singapore

Two men, including one of Indian-origin, were convicted on Friday for taking part in a gang robbery at a shophouse in Singapore's Little India precinct in 2017, during which they stole SGD 300,000, a media report said.

Sikh Community In US Lauds PM Modi For Repealing Farm Laws

Sikh Community In US Lauds PM Modi For Repealing Farm Laws

Press Trust of India | Thursday December 23, 2021, Washington

The Sikh community in the US has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for repealing the three contentious farm laws, saying issues concerning the farmers were duly addressed under his leadership.

Indian-Origin Man In UK Gets Over 6 Years In Jail For Hiding Shotgun

Indian-Origin Man In UK Gets Over 6 Years In Jail For Hiding Shotgun

Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 22, 2021, London

An Indian-origin man has been sentenced for more than six years of imprisonment for concealing a sawn-off shotgun in his family home in London.

Indian-Origin Diplomat Uzra Zeya Is US Special Coordinator For Tibet

Indian-Origin Diplomat Uzra Zeya Is US Special Coordinator For Tibet

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 21, 2021, Washington

US has designated Indian-origin diplomat Uzra Zeya as its Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues.

Indian-Origin Couple Try To Flee Singapore After Domestic Help's Complaint, Jailed

Indian-Origin Couple Try To Flee Singapore After Domestic Help's Complaint, Jailed

Press Trust of India | Saturday December 18, 2021, Singapore

An Indian-origin couple was on Friday jailed in Singapore court for repeat offences relating to the hiring of a maid despite being blacklisted by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and obstructing justice, local media reported.

Indian-Origin UK Man With Schizophrenia Sentenced For Killing Mother With Cricket Bat

Indian-Origin UK Man With Schizophrenia Sentenced For Killing Mother With Cricket Bat

Press Trust of India | Thursday December 16, 2021, London

A 34-year-old Indian-origin man was on Thursday sentenced to an indefinite hospital order for causing the death of his mother after attacking her with a cricket bat due to serious mental health issues.

Meet Chanel's New Indian-Origin Global CEO Leena Nair

Meet Chanel's New Indian-Origin Global CEO Leena Nair

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 14, 2021, London

Leena Nair was the first female and youngest-ever Chief Human Resources Officer of Anglo-Dutch multinational Unilever before she stepped down and joined luxury French fashion house Chanel.

Indian-American Doctors Donate $300,000 For Local Community In New Jersey

Indian-American Doctors Donate $300,000 For Local Community In New Jersey

Press Trust of India | Saturday December 11, 2021, Washington

Indian American doctors have donated USD 300,000 for the development of a food bank and an Indian community centre in the state of New Jersey as part of their efforts to give it back to the community they live in.

Indian American Gautam Raghavan Elevated To Key White House Post

Indian American Gautam Raghavan Elevated To Key White House Post

Press Trust of India | Saturday December 11, 2021, Washington, United States

US President Joe Biden on Friday elevated Indian American Gautam Raghavan to a new position making him head of the White House Office of Presidential Personnel.

Indian-Origin Student Expelled From UK University For Stalking

Indian-Origin Student Expelled From UK University For Stalking

Press Trust of India | Friday December 10, 2021, London

A 22-year-old Indian-origin student found guilty of stalking by a UK court has been handed a suspended sentence and is to leave for Hong Kong after his university expelled him.

Indian-Origin Professor First Woman To Be President Of US' Penn State University

Indian-Origin Professor First Woman To Be President Of US' Penn State University

Press Trust of India | Friday December 10, 2021, New York

Indian-origin professor Neeli Bendapudi has created history as the first woman and person of colour to be named as the president of America's prestigious Pennsylvania State University, the educational institution announced on Thursday.