Chicago: News
11 May 2025
WorldPope Leo to deliver 1st public address today
Pope Leo XIV will give his first Sunday blessing and address to the faithful at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City today.
06 May 2025
Air IndiaToronto-Delhi Air India flight diverted due to lavatory issue
A direct Air India flight on the route between Toronto and Delhi was forced to divert and land in Frankfurt on May 2.
10 Mar 2025
Air India'Flushed plastics, rags blocked toilets': Air India on flight diversion
Air India stated on Monday that the diversion of flight AI126 from Chicago to Delhi after almost all lavatories became unserviceable was due to items flushed down the aircraft's toilets.
10 Mar 2025
Air IndiaNew York-bound Air India flight returns to Mumbai after threat
An Air India flight to New York returned to Mumbai four hours after takeoff due to a security threat.
10 Mar 2025
Air IndiaClogged toilets force Chicago-Delhi Air India flight to turn around
An Air India flight was allegedly forced to circle back to Chicago after all but one of its toilets became clogged and inoperable.
25 Feb 2025
BollywoodIndian singer makes history singing Punjabi in animated film 'Smurfs'
Indian-origin singer-songwriter Subhi has created history by becoming the first South Asian artist to sing a Punjabi song for an animated Hollywood film.
18 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpTrump planning large immigration raid in Chicago from Tuesday: Report
The incoming administration of President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a massive immigration raid in Chicago, starting Tuesday after his inauguration.
06 Jan 2025
EuropeFlights cancelled, icy roads, power outages: Winter storm grips US
A severe winter storm, called the "heaviest snowfall in a decade," has left the central United States in tatters.
01 Jan 2025
US Supreme Court26/11 Mumbai attacks: Tahawwur Rana to be extradited to India
Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, will be extradited from the United States to India.
13 Dec 2024
LebanonMissing American found wandering barefoot after months in Syrian prison
Travis Timmerman, a United States citizen who went missing seven months ago, was discovered in the village of Thihabiyeh near Damascus, Syria.
01 Dec 2024
AtlantaIndian consulate in Chicago seeks action after Telangana student killed
A 22-year-old Telangana student, Sai Teja Nukarapu, was shot dead outside a gas station in Chicago, United States, on Saturday (November 30).
23 Oct 2024
ChinaWhy Ford CEO Jim Farley loves his Xiaomi EV
Ford CEO Jim Farley has revealed that he has been driving Xiaomi's Speed Ultra 7 (SU7) for the past six months.
16 Oct 2024
Air IndiaBomb threats: Hoax callers may be added to no-fly list
The Indian government is considering putting people behind hoax threats against flights on a no-fly list, according to several reports that cited government sources.
16 Oct 2024
Air IndiaTen Indian flights receive bomb threats in 2 days
In just 48 hours, 10 flights, including an Air India plane with 211 passengers on board from Delhi to Chicago, received bomb threats on social media.
16 Sep 2024
ComedyIs 'The Bear' a comedy or drama? We answer
The 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards have sparked a debate over the genre of the popular FX on Hulu series, The Bear, yet again.
02 Sep 2024
Boman IraniBoman Irani's directorial debut to open Chicago film festival
The Mehta Boys, a film directed by Boman Irani and written by Irani and Alexander Dinelaris Jr., is set to have its world premiere at the 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF) on September 20.
21 Aug 2024
Barack Obama'We've seen that movie...': Obama warns against Trump 'sequel'
Former United States President Barack Obama delivered a powerful speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC), criticizing Donald Trump's leadership style and endorsing Kamala Harris for presidency.
18 Aug 2024
StarbucksWhy Starbucks is no longer coffee king according to customers
Years ago, many people would spend hours at Starbucks, not just for the coffee and confectionery beverages but also for the inviting atmosphere that made it an ideal location for dates and meetings.
09 Aug 2024
DiwaliGujarat teacher, now US citizen, still on school's payroll
A teacher from Gujarat who is now a permanent resident of the United States is still receiving salary from her school in India, officials and parents alleged in a complaint.
17 Jul 2024
CanadaDrake's Toronto mansion flooded amid record rainfall
Canadian rapper Drake's luxury mansion, known as "the Embassy," in Toronto's upscale Bridle Path neighborhood was flooded due to a record-breaking rainstorm on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
13 May 2024
HollywoodFilm producer-actor Mark Damon (91) dies: Reflecting on his legacy
Mark Damon, a celebrated film producer, sales executive, and Spaghetti Western actor (a subgenre of Western films), has died at the age of 91.
19 Apr 2024
AtlantaUrban fantasy novels you should read
Urban fantasy brings the allure of the supernatural into modern settings, often merging elements of mystery and romance with magical lore.
25 Mar 2024
AmulAmul milk makes its international debut in the US
In a first, Amul's fresh milk is set to be available beyond Indian borders.
25 Mar 2024
Delhi UniversityLondon: Former NITI Aayog employee dies in cycling mishap
A 33-year-old Indian scholar lost her life after she was run over by a truck in London.
16 Mar 2024
StarbucksStarbucks abandons Odyssey NFT program, cites readiness for future evolution
Starbucks has decided to discontinue its Odyssey non-fungible token (NFT) program, which is still in its beta phase.
07 Feb 2024
United States of AmericaIndian student, bloodied, appeals for help after mugging in Chicago
An Indian student on Chicago's North Side was severely injured in an attack by armed robbers early Sunday, leaving him struggling to walk.
23 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaManhunt after 7 people shot dead near Chicago
A shooting incident near Chicago, United States, left at least seven people dead in two separate homes, authorities reported on Tuesday.
18 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaUS: Daughter jailed for 26 years over mother's 'suitcase' murder
A woman in the United States (US) was handed a 26-year jail sentence on Wednesday (local time), almost a decade after she helped bludgeon her mother to death in Indonesia's Bali.
13 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaUS: Powerful 'bomb cyclone' kills 2, over 2,000 flights canceled
At least two people were killed in the United States (US) after a massive winter storm dubbed "bomb cyclone" hit the eastern part of the country, according to NBC News.
11 Jan 2024
United AirlinesUnited Airlines flight makes emergency landing after 'open door' alert
A United Airlines flight reportedly made an emergency landing on Wednesday (local time) at Tampa International Airport in Florida, United States (US), after an open door indicator light came on.
24 Dec 2023
HollywoodVeteran 'Men in Black' actor Mike Nussbaum dies at 99
Hollywood actor Mike Nussbaum—recognized as the oldest professional American actor by the Actor's Equity union—died on Saturday (local time). He was 99.
18 Aug 2023
Music IndustryWhat happened to Young Capone? Missing rapper dies at 35
American rapper Young Capone (real name: Rodriguez Smith), also known as Dopeboy Ra and RaRa, has passed away after he was reported missing in July.
06 Aug 2023
Ministry Of External AffairsUS: Indian consulate offers to fly home 'starving' Hyderabad woman
The Indian mission in the United States (US) on Saturday revealed that it had offered travel and medical assistance to a woman from Hyderabad who was found starving on the streets of Chicago recently.
26 Jul 2023
HyderabadShe went to US to study, found starving on streets
A woman from Telangana's Hyderabad, identified as Syeda Lulu Minhaj Zaidi, who went to the United States (US) to pursue a master's degree, was found on a street in Chicago in a destitute condition after her belongings were stolen.
11 Jul 2023
AmsterdamUnited flight diverted over passenger's unruly behavior on meal choices
Unruly passengers in fights have been dominating headlines for quite some months now.
07 Jan 2023
United States of AmericaUS: 6-year-old boy shoots school teacher inside classroom
A six-year-old kid shot and injured a teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Virginia's Newport News city in the United States (US) on Friday, the police told news agency Reuters.
17 Oct 2022
Health & WellnessFamily celebrates boy's homecoming after 1000 days in hospital
A child from Chicago, USA, got discharged from the hospital after spending almost three years of his life there.
06 Jul 2022
Mass ShootingChicago shooting suspect charged with murder, faces life imprisonment
Robert E "Bobby" Crimo III, the 21-year-old accused of opening fire on an Independence Day parade in Chicago was charged with seven counts of murder on Tuesday.
05 Jul 2022
Mass ShootingChicago July 4 parade shooting: Who is 22-year-old suspect Crimo?
A 22-year-old man—identified as Robert E "Bobby" Crimo III—was arrested for allegedly open firing on an Independence Day parade in Chicago.
05 Jul 2022
Mass ShootingChicago: Shooter, who killed 6 at July 4 parade, arrested
The US police arrested a 22-year-old man who allegedly opened fire at a July 4 parade in Chicago's Highland Park, killing six and wounding two dozen others on Monday.
2 July 2022
Florida5 must-read books by James Patterson
James Patterson is an American author who is well-known for his thriller and suspense novels. He has also written various non-fiction, science fiction, and romance novels.
