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22 Apr 2024
YeKanye West accused of punching 'wrong twin' in assault incident
Rapper Kanye West (now known as Ye) is facing scrutiny following a recent altercation at the Chateau Marmont Hotel in Los Angeles.
08 Apr 2024
BoeingBoeing aircraft engine cover falls off mid-flight, probe ordered
Aviation authorities in the United States have initiated an inquiry following an incident where the engine cowling of a Boeing 737-800 detached during take-off, striking a wing flap.
28 Mar 2024
United States of AmericaUS: 8-year-old dies after being sucked into pool pipe
An eight-year-old girl died after being "sucked" into the piping system of a hotel swimming pool in Texas, United States.
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 Jul 2023
TexasTeen kept as 'sex slave' by mother for 8 years
A man from Texas, who allegedly went missing eight years ago as a teenager, was living with his mother the entire time, the Houston Police revealed.
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
TexasCOVID-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
NASATo 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.
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 ModiHowdy 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.
16 Sep 2019
Narendra ModiHowdy 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.
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.
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
TexasHurricane 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
Texas2,000 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
United States of AmericaNASA astronaut Piers Sellers dies at 61
Astronaut Piers Sellers died of pancreatic cancer in Houston today; he was 61 years old.
