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06 Jan 2023
KeralaKerala to Texas! Judge Surendran Pattel's inspirational rags-to-riches journey
Indian-American Surendran K Pattel officially took oath as the district court judge of Texas's Fort Bend County, United States, on Sunday.
29 Aug 2022
DetroitGun violence rocks US: 6 shot dead in separate incidents
Gun violence rocked the US on Sunday as six people were shot dead and three injured in separate incidents in Detroit and Houston.
22 Jul 2020
Donald TrumpUS asks China to shut Houston consulate: Here's why
At a time when the United States and China are locked in a bitter battle over a number of issues, an unusual incident was reported from Houston, Texas.
25 Jun 2020
Donald TrumpCOVID-19 cases surge in US state after reopening; hospitals suffer
In the United States, Texas has seen a massive surge in COVID-19 cases, resulting in hospitals nearing capacity in Houston—the state's most populous city.
14 Oct 2019
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationTo promote gender-equality, all-women flight took 120 girls to NASA
To promote gender equality in the male-dominated aviation industry, Delta Air Lines recently flew 120 girls to NASA in Houston on an all-women crew flight.
28 Sep 2019
IndiaHouston: Sikh police officer shot dead in a cold-blooded way
An Indian-American Sikh police officer, Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal died after being shot multiple times in the head from behind, during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. The assailant was later found and taken into custody.
24 Sep 2019
IndiaHowdy Modi: Meet the 16-year-old rapper who sang National Anthem
It was certainly a special Sunday for Indian-origin teenager Sparsh Shah, when he got his big chance to sing the Indian National Anthem at the 'Howdy Modi' event at NRG stadium, in the presence of PM Modi and US President Trump.
24 Sep 2019
IndiaDonald Trump meets Imran Khan, mentions Kashmir mediation again
Merely a day after he shared the stage with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a mega rally in Houston, United States President Donald Trump met Pakistan's Imran Khan in New York.
23 Sep 2019
IndiaMeet the 13-year-old who clicked a selfie with Modi, Trump
A thirteen-year-old boy is now making headlines after clicking, what the netizens have dubbed, the 'most powerful selfie.'
23 Sep 2019
IndiaHowdy Modi: Top quotes from PM's spectacular event in Houston
The NRG Stadium in Houston, United States, was jam-packed on Sunday as a 50,000-strong gathering welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
23 Sep 2019
IndiaHowdy Modi: PM Modi addresses mega rally in Houston
On September 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the mega "Howdy, Modi" event at the NRG stadium in Houston, Texas, in the presence of US President Donald Trump.
22 Sep 2019
IndiaPM Modi arrives in Houston; will address mega event today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Houston for his week-long tour of the United States.
20 Sep 2019
Narendra ModiIndia Inc. welcomes Sitharaman's tax announcement, Modi calls it historic
The effect of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's massive announcement was seen instantly as markets rejoiced on Friday.
20 Sep 2019
IndiaHowdy Modi? Rains wreak havoc in Houston before PM's mega-event
The stage is all set in Houston, United States, to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an unprecedented event.
17 Sep 2019
IndiaWill meet Narendra Modi and Imran Khan soon: Donald Trump
On Monday, United States President Donald Trump said that he will soon meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan.
16 Sep 2019
IndiaHowdy Modi: Trump to attend PM's mega event in Houston
United States President Donald Trump will attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mega event in Houston, Texas, on September 22, the White House confirmed on Sunday.
15 Sep 2019
IndiaPresident Trump may join PM Modi at 'Howdy Modi' event
US President Donald Trump is likely to join Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Houston, Texas during his mega rally, ahead of the UNGA meet, on September 22. However, a final confirmation is still pending.
10 Jul 2019
TexasAmerican Airlines staff makes woman 'cover up' before boarding flight
A US woman was temporarily removed from an American Airlines flight for wearing "inappropriate" clothing. Tisha Rowe (37), a resident of Houston (Texas), said she and her 8-year-old son weren't allowed to board the flight until she "covered up."
21 Apr 2019
TexasTexas: Infant born without skin struggling for life
The day which was supposed to bring joy to 25-year-old Priscilla Maldonado left her terrified.
24 Oct 2018
DiwaliUS: Thousands attend spectacular Dussehra-Diwali festival event in Houston
Thousands of Indian-Americans gathered for a spectacular annual Dussehra-Diwali festival event in Houston, US.
12 Oct 2018
Durga PujaUniversity of Houston building to be renamed after Indian-American couple
A building at the University of Houston will be renamed after an Indian-American couple in recognition of a gift that'll provide ongoing support for faculty, students, and research.
19 May 2018
Donald TrumpTeen, who killed 10 at Texas school, described as loner
The Santa Fe High School in southeast Houston joined the long list of United States' campuses, where students and faculty have been killed by gunmen.
06 Mar 2018
IndiaRoyal arts from Jodhpur on display at Houston museum
A treasure trove from India's Rathore dynasty in Rajasthan, which includes exquisitely crafted arms and armor, jewels, and intricately carved furnishings amassed over the centuries, was put on display at an exhibition in Houston.
03 Sep 2017
Donald TrumpTrump hails Hurricane Harvey rescue efforts during Texas visit
President Donald Trump has hailed the relief response to Hurricane Harvey during his visit to the flood-hit state of Texas.
02 Sep 2017
Donald TrumpTrump requests Congress to release $7.8bn funds for hurricane victims
President Donald Trump has requested Congress to release initial funds worth $7.8 billion to aid recovery efforts in Hurricane Harvey-hit states of Texas and Louisiana.
31 Aug 2017
TexasChemical plant hit by Hurricane Harvey in Texas explodes
At least two explosions rocked a flooded chemical plant near the Hurricane Harvey-hit city of Houston, Texas.
30 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpNight curfew declared in hurricane-hit Houston to stop looting
A night-time curfew has been declared in Houston, Texas, as the city battles the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
29 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpHouston reels under 'unprecedented' flooding from Tropical Storm Harvey
Texas is expected to face worsening "catastrophic" flooding in coming days in the wake of the category four Hurricane Harvey, which was downgraded to a tropical storm.
28 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpHurricane Harvey: 200 Indian students marooned in Houston
As Hurricane Harvey continues to batter Texas, it has come to be known that 200 Indian students from the University of Houston have been marooned in the floods.
28 Aug 2017
Donald Trump2,000 evacuated as Tropical Storm Harvey lashes Houston
Hurricane Harvey has weakened to a tropical storm.
21 Jul 2017
HollywoodChester Bennington's death: Another life lost to drugs, depression, suicide
Most of the Linkin Park fans woke up to the sad news of Chester Bennington's suicide.
24 Dec 2016
International Space StationNASA astronaut Piers Sellers dies at 61
Astronaut Piers Sellers died of pancreatic cancer in Houston today; he was 61 years old.