Body of Missing Indian Origin Dentist’s Found in Suitcase in Sydney, Suspect Dies in Car Crash March 06, 2019 04:33
The body of 32-year-old missing Indian origin dentist’s in Sydney has found stuffed inside a suitcase.Preethi Reddy has been reported missing by her family on Sunday after she did not come home from a dental convention in St Leonards, a suburb of Sydney.She was last captured on CCTV inside McDonald's at the Strand Arcade in central Sydney around 2.15 a.m. on Sunday and appeared to leave alone, CNN affiliate 7 News Australia reported.Police were told she last made contact with her family at about 11 a.m. on Sunday, saying she planned to head home after having a late breakfast in Sydney.On Tuesday, police located her car parked on a street in Kingsford, south of the city center. A search of the vehicle located Reddy's body in a suitcase. She had been stabbed "numerous times," police said."Further inquiries have established that Preethi stayed at a hotel on Market Street, Sydney CBD, on Sunday with a man known to her," according to a statement by police. However, a key suspect in the murder has reportedly been identified as her ex-boyfriend Harsh Narde, who was killed in a fiery car crash on Monday night. Image source: www.sbs.com.au Investigations into the circumstances surrounding Dr. Reddy's murder are continuing with the assistance of the Homicide Squad, a police spokesperson said in a statement. The Glenbrook dental surgery where Dr. Reddy worked was closed on Wednesday with a sign on the door that said: "Due to tragedy concerning our beloved colleague, the surgery will be closed for the time being. We appreciate your understanding during this delicate time".Numerous patients of Reddy's posted messages of condolences for her family on the surgeon’s Facebook page.-Sowmya Sangam
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NRI Based in UK Arrested from IGI Airport for Raping Woman He Met on Matrimonial Site March 02, 2019 06:06
A Non-Resident Indian on Friday was arrested from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi for allegedly raping a woman he had met on a matrimonial site in 2017, according to police. The accused has been identified as Ravinder Singh, a native of Jalandhar district in Punjab and was living in the United Kingdom. According to police, the woman filed a case on March 27, 2018, stating that she came in contact with Singh through the matrimonial website. On December 12, 2017, Singh reportedly intoxicated the victim and raped her. He later convinced her that he would marry her soon, but instead left Delhi. Following that, the victim got to know that Singh was already married and was living in the UK, where he used to work as a security guard, police said. As part of the investigation, raids were conducted in the accused’s village in Punjab, but he did not join the probe, police said, adding a lookout circular was also issued against him. On Thursday, ultimately Singh was apprehended from the Indira Gandhi International Airport here while he was returning from the UK to visit his family in Jalandhar. -Sowmya Sangam
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Indian National Congress to Include Recommendations from NRIs in Its Manifesto February 27, 2019 07:45
The Indian National Congress (INC) for the first time ever will take in the recommendations from the non-resident Indian community in the party’s 2019 election manifesto - a document that reflects “the voice and aspirations of the people”. The meeting was held in Dubai at the Steigenberger Hotel on February 22nd and 23rd. Senior members from the Congress party led by Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC), Rajeev Gowda, member of Rajya Sabha and convenor of the manifesto committee, Himanshu Vyas, Secretary to the All India Congress Committee - heard recommendations from delegates around the globe. Sam Pitroda assured that all recommendations will be heard by the manifesto committee. However, not all will be included in the document. The recommendation given was not data-driven, he said. “Our purpose is to study the NRI vision for India. The suggestions were not backed by surveys that were not the purpose. Party decided to take recommendations from NRIs for 3 reasons. We wanted to understand what Congress can do for the NRIs and what NRIs can do for India, and learn about the various areas of improvements in Indian governance.” George Abraham requested the party to include a provision that will strengthen the integrity and independence of the Institutions that are under attack by the ruling party in India today. “They are weaponizing the agencies such as BI, RBI and Enforcement Directorate etc. and targeting oppositions, minorities and their Institutions”. He further requested that the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card is made a true identity card for the Overseas Indian Citizens conducting their business or related activities when they visit India. Rajeev Gowda, Convenor of the Manifesto committee said the move is historic one. “It is not possible to include all of them, we will choose the most essential ideas”. Himanshu Vyas, Secretary of the AICC said all election-manifesto related document will be finalized in the next two weeks. -Sowmya Sangam
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Kerala Woman Killed in Road Mishap in Dubai, Husband Critically Injured February 25, 2019 06:43
An Indian-origin woman was killed and her husband was critically injured after their car smashed into a truck in Dubai, the media reported on Sunday. The victim has been identified as Reeja Varghese. Her husband,…
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NRI Event Organizer Sheru Aangrish Jailed over Cheating on Event Management Firm February 25, 2019 04:13
A Non-Resident Indian has been detained and jailed for seven years after he was booked in a cheating case on a Bandra event management firm’s complaint. The 41-year-old Sheru Aangrish from New Jersey was detained at Delhi airport earlier this week on the basis of a Lookout Circular (LoC). Immigration officials handed him over to Bandra police. Claiming innocence, Aangrish told the police that the cheating case is mendacious and he gave the firm Rs 76 lakh for their services. However, the firm’s statement was different. In 2013, one of its partners, Ankur Gosain, filed a lawsuit against Aangrish over non-payment of Rs 68 lakh out of Rs 1.44 crore, the amount for which the agreement was signed for Aangrish's bodybuilding show at Mehboob Studio, Bandra, in 2011. Aangrish met Gosain and his partner in September 2011 to talk about the show. Gosain's events firm arranged the stage, lighting, etc, for the show. In his complaint, Gosain said, "Aangrish paid Rs 50 lakh advance on September 23, 2011, after the full rate was quoted. Two days later, the show was held at Mehboob Studio. He kept giving excuses and kept delaying making the balance payment." Refuting Gosain's claim, Aangrish told the police, "I paid Rs 50 lakh and later Rs 26 lakh to the company. The extra sum they quoted in the complaint was for services like bringing to the show two celebrities. Despite repeatedly telling them that I was not interested in increasing my budget by almost Rs 80 lakh, they were insistent, on the grounds that the show would get a good response. However, on the day of the show, they failed to bring the two celebrities. Despite that, they sent me a bill including the charges for the celebrities who they had failed to bring." Aangrish also told the police that Gosain and his partner told him they would delete the amount from the bill. "I was unaware about the case and I never went into hiding. I was organizing such shows around the world," Aangrish said in his statement. Bandra police senior inspector Girish Anavkar said Aangrish, who likewise is a bodybuilder, was supposed to fly to Bengaluru from Delhi to organize a show. Aangrish has been booked for breach of trust and cheating. -Sowmya Sangam
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United States Imposes Sanctions on Indian National Jasmeet Hakimzada for Drug Trafficking February 21, 2019 07:58
The United States has imposed sanctions against a UAE-based Indian National and his parents for allegedly running a global money laundering and smuggling network for heroin. The US Department of Treasury on Wednesday said “Jasmeet…
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Indian Actor and Teacher Swaroop Rawal Among Dubai’s $1 Mn Global Teachers Prize February 21, 2019 06:57
Indian actor and life skills teacher Swaroop Rawal has been named among the top 10 finalists of the USD 1 million Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize for her use of unique teaching methods to reach…
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Dubai-Based Indian Brothers Pledge to Donate Rs 1 Crore for Pulwama Attack Victim’s Kin February 20, 2019 12:42
Two Indian origin entrepreneur brothers based in Dubai have announced financial assistance of Rs 1 crore to the families of killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the Pulwama attack by Pakistan-based terror group…
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Indians Protest in London Over Pulwama Terror Attack February 18, 2019 05:12
Thousands of Indians protested outside Pakistan High Commission in London against recent Terror Attack in Jammu and Kashmir. People waved Indian Flags and chanted ‘Hindustan Zindabad’, Pakistan Murdabad, ‘Vande Mataram, ‘Kashmir Hamara Hai’ in protest before marching to Downing Street. Counties all over the world condemned the terror attack in which 40 Central Reserve Police Force Jawans lost their lives. Protesters also demanded United Kingdom government to withdraw all it military aid to Pakistan. According to report Times of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s former communications director Manoj Ladwa said, “British companies who are making billions in Bharat also are seeking to make money in Pakistan. They must be clear you cannot have it both ways. Some politicians in the UK at the top of British politics have sympathy for terrorists, so a message must go out very clearly that phrases like ‘Indian administered Kashmir’ are not acceptable. Jammu and Kashmir is and always will remain an integral part of Bharat.” One of the them said “We have to stand against terrorism. They have already made all the Kashmiri Hindus leave. This is not Azadi, this is Islamic jihadism. The Abdullah family is nurturing separatists and allowing the radicalisation of the youth. One of the soldiers killed was a Muslim, this is not a Hindu-Muslim thing. This is radicalisation from Pakistan and it is only going to get worse.” Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) has claimed responsibility for the terror attack in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday where at least 40 CRPF jawans were killed and others critically injured. -Sai Kumar
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Indian Community in Gulf Pay Homage to Pulwama Martyrs February 18, 2019 05:07
The Indian community in Gulf on Sunday came together to pay tribute to the victims of Pulwama terror attack at the auditorium in Indian Embassy in Muscat. The ‘Shraddanjali Sabha’ was attended by a huge…
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Indian Couple Killed on Desert Safari in UAE, 5 Others Injured February 15, 2019 09:39
An Indian tourist couple was killed and five others, from their family, including two children were injured after their speeding vehicle flipped over multiple times during a desert safari in Sharjah. The mishap took place…
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Union Cabinet Approves Three MoUs between India and Saudi Arabia February 14, 2019 05:58
As Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected visit India next week, Union cabinet approved three Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Saudi Arabia in Tourism, Custom Matters, and Investment. Cabinet Meeting chaired…
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