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Family raises questions over Indian worker's death in Singapore

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The relatives of a 23-year-old Indian construction worker who died in Singapore have sought an explanation from authorities over the conditions of the accident. The family is questioning why an ambulance was not called and why the worker was not taken to the nearest hospital, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, which was only a 5-10 minute drive away. The deceased worker, Ponraman Eazhumalai, had a diploma in mechanical engineering and was the sole breadwinner for his family in Tamil Nadu. The police have stated that no foul play is suspected in the accident. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/j4cm5dg

Indian-origin couple, daughter found dead at US home

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A wealthy Indian-origin couple and their teenage daughter were found dead in their Massachusetts mansion in an apparent domestic violence incident. The bodies of Rakesh Kamal, his wife Teena, and their daughter Ariana were discovered in their Dover mansion. A gun was found near the husband's body, and the medical examiner's ruling is awaited to determine whether it was a murder-suicide. The couple had faced financial problems, as their mansion had gone into foreclosure. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/ETnUZui

Indian-origin couple, daughter found dead in $5 million mansion in Massachusetts

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An Indian-origin couple and their teenage daughter were found dead in a $5 million Dover mansion in Massachusetts in a suspected domestic violence incident. The bodies of Rakesh Kamal (57), his wife, Teena (54), and their 18-year-old daughter, Ariana, were discovered on Thursday. The couple had previously run a now-defunct education systems company called EduNova. The district attorney described the incident as a 'terrible tragedy' and stated that a gun was found near the husband's body. The investigation is ongoing and there is no indication of outside involvement. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/Z2OJuLe

Canadian police launch probe into firing at residence of Indian-origin person in Surrey

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Canadian police have launched an investigation into reports of shots fired at the residence of an Indian-origin businessman in Surrey in the British Columbia province, causing damage to the property. According to several media reports, gunshots were fired at the residence of the son of Satish Kumar, the president of Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, in Surrey on Wednesday. The temple was in the news when its members last month countered a protest of the secessionist group Sikhs for Justice against the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 in Surrey. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/p8Oswqm

Union Cabinet nod for migration, mobility pact with Italy inked in November

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Singaporean driver jailed for killing Indian-origin motorcyclist in fatal accident: Report

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A Singaporean minibus driver with a poor driving record was on Thursday sentenced to four months of jail for having hit an Indian-origin motorcyclist on an expressway and causing his death, according to a media report. Muhammad Hairulzat Salleh, who is of Malay origin, pleaded guilty to one charge of driving without due care and attention, causing the death of Satyadew Ramanuj, 57, in 2021, The Straits Times newspaper reported. Salleh, 41, will also be disqualified from holding or obtaining all classes of driving licences for eight years upon his release from prison. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/gsOWzL0

Six from Telugu NRI family killed in road crash in Texas

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An NRI Telugu family from Amalapuram in Andhra Pradesh experienced a tragic incident during their Christmas holiday. Six members of the family were killed in a road mishap in Johnson County, Texas. The victims, who were relatives of YSRCP Mummadivaram MLA Ponnada Venkata Satish Kumar, have been identified as P Nageswara Rao, Seetha Mahalakshmi, Naveena, Kruthik, Nishitha, and another relative. The accident occurred when a truck driving in the wrong direction collided with the family's car. The truck was at fault, and its two occupants were also injured. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/8tTPYGA

Sikh community across the world thanks PM Modi for taking 'historical' step to celebrate Veer Bal Diwas

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Members of the Sikh community in the US, Canada, UAE, New Zealand, and Greece expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for celebrating Veer Bal Diwas. This historical step by PM Modi will help people learn about Sikh history. The Sikh community also thanked PM Modi for removing GST from langar. Veer Bal Diwas was celebrated worldwide, and the Indian government's announcement to commemorate the martyrdom of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh was appreciated. PM Modi declared December 26 as 'Veer Bal Diwas' last year. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/aCOjyXw

Indo-Canadian truck driver charged for possessing 52-kg suspected cocaine

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A 27-year-old Indian-origin commercial truck driver, Manpreet Singh from Brampton, has been charged by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) after more than 100 pounds of suspected cocaine were seized at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry in Point Edward, Ontario. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) discovered the drugs during a secondary examination of Singh's truck. Singh was arrested on December 4 and is now facing charges of importing cocaine and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/BWfStLo

French airport provides makeshift base for Indians on grounded flight

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Around 300 Indian nationals stranded in France due to a plane grounding suspected of human trafficking are being cared for at Vatry airport. The passengers, including 13 unaccompanied minors, were on a flight operated by Romanian charter company Legend Airlines. French police intervened during a technical stopover en route from Dubai and launched a judicial investigation into suspected human trafficking. The Indian general consulate officials are regularly visiting the stranded passengers. The Indian embassy in Paris and the Indian foreign ministry have not commented on the situation. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/vGfYJSA

Indian student dies from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in Canada

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A 25-year-old Indian student died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Canada. Emergency services responded to a gas leak at a home in Kitchener city and found dangerously high levels of carbon monoxide. The source was a car left running in the garage. Seven individuals, including the victim, were hospitalized. The victim, a recently graduated international student from India, was the first to wake up and collapsed upon opening the garage door. No working carbon monoxide alarms were found in the home, despite being mandatory in Ontario. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/kWPZFfQ

Man jailed for assault on wife in UK car park to be deported to India

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Varinder Singh, a 28-year-old man, has been sentenced to six years' imprisonment for an attack on his estranged wife in a UK shopping center car park. He has been handed an indefinite restraining order against contacting her and is set to be deported to India. He then deliberately drove at her but luckily didn't cause severe physical injuries. Singh's emotional breakdown in the car park resulted in charges of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, kidnap, and assault. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/ypC023z