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Slain Indian-American deputy devoted life to Sikh faith, serving others

9:39 pm September 28, 2019

JERSEY VILLAGE, Texas: Slain Indian-American deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal carried a badge and gun while devoting his life to a faith that teaches love and peace. The Houston Chronicle reports that Dhaliwal, who was fatally shot Friday during a traffic stop near Houston, used his role as a sheriff’s deputy on the Harris County force area […]

Indian-American lawmaker Pramila Jayapal along with 13 other US Congressmen urge Modi to restore communication in Kashmir

14 US Congressmen urge Modi to restore communication in Kashmir

10:20 am September 28, 2019

WASHINGTON: Indian-American lawmaker Pramila Jayapal along with 13 other US Congressmen have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address concerns over the human rights situation in Kashmir and lift the communications blackout. A statement, addressed to Prime Minister Modi, was issued jointly by Congressmen Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr, Judy Chu, Pramila Jayapal, Carolyn Maloney, Gerald […]

Sikh police officer killed in line of duty in US

9:42 am September 28, 2019

Houston: An Indian-American Sikh police officer died after being shot multiple times from behind in a “ruthless, cold-blooded way” during a traffic stop in the US state of Texas, a senior official said Saturday. Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, Sikh Harris County Sheriff’s deputy, was shot while conducting a traffic stop, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. He was […]

Indian asylum seeker released by US after hunger strike

1:57 pm September 27, 2019

El Paso: An Indian immigrant who lost a third of his weight during a 70-day hunger strike over the rejection of his asylum claim won temporary release Thursday after a year in US detention. Ajay Kumar, 33, bowed with his hands clasped together in a traditional Indian greeting as he walked away from a detainee […]

Whistleblower: White House tried to ‘lock down’ call details

9:19 pm September 26, 2019

WASHINGTON: The whistleblower complaint at the center of Congress’ impeachment inquiry alleges that President Donald Trump abused the power of his office to “solicit interference from a foreign country” in next year’s U.S. election. The White House then tried to “lock down” the information to cover it up, the complaint says. The 9-page document released […]