Tragedy struck in Sydney as 33-year-old Samanvitha Dhareshwar, eight months pregnant, and her unborn child died in a car crash. A speeding BMW rear-ended a Kia, pushing it into the pedestrians. The 19-year-old BMW driver, Aaron Papazoglu, faces serious charges, with bail denied due to the incident's gravity.

An Indian student, Dhruv Rajeshbhai Mangukiya, received a 97-month prison sentence and ordered to pay over $2.5 million in restitution for a money laundering conspiracy. He and his co-conspirator targeted elderly individuals, tricking them into sending cash and gold to resolve fabricated investigations. Mangukiya also admitted to recruiting his co-conspirator and using a printer for fake IDs.

Indian-origin venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani claims she influenced President Trump's stance on H-1B visas, advocating for skilled Indian talent. Motwani, a Republican donor, highlighted her access to Trump and VP Vance, urging more Indian-American high-net-worth individuals to engage with the administration for India's benefit. Motwani said the diaspora must put in an effort to ease things between India and the US.

The government's e-Jagriti platform has successfully resolved nearly 1.30 lakh consumer grievances since its January launch, with over 2 lakh users, including NRIs, registering. The unified system, featuring multilingual support and digital tools, has significantly improved redressal efficiency nationwide. NRIs can now file complaints remotely, with the US leading in such cases.

Once dubbed 'Doctor Death' in Australia for alleged surgical negligence leading to patient deaths, Indian-origin physician Jayant Patel has resurfaced in Portland, US. Having moved past his controversial past, Patel, who holds US citizenship, stated he has forgotten the events and is 'beyond that,' focusing on his current life.

Bananas offer distinct health advantages based on their ripeness. Green, unripe bananas are packed with resistant starch, promoting steady energy and blood sugar. As they ripen to yellow, starch converts to sugars, providing quicker energy and easier digestion. Overripe bananas even see an increase in antioxidants. Choose your banana wisely for targeted health benefits.

The Medical Counselling Committee has set today, October 28, 2025, as the deadline for NRI quota applications in NEET PG 2025 counselling. Candidates must email required documents to nri.adgmemcc1@gmail.com by noon. The complete counselling schedule is still awaited on mcc.nic.in, causing anxiety among aspirants. This update highlights the urgency for NRI applicants to submit their credentials.

NEET PG 2025 counselling dates: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has activated the reset registration for NEET PG 2025 round 1 counselling, allowing candidates to modify or complete their registration. NRI admission guidelines have also been issued, requiring submission of documents via email within the stipulated timeline. Students can check category-wise cutoff scores and eligibility criteria for General, EWS, PwBD, SC, ST, and OBC categories. The official round-wise counselling schedul

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party faces significant hurdles in Bihar's upcoming elections. Candidate desertions and worker discontent plague the new political force. Both ruling alliances and opposition accuse Jan Suraaj of being a 'B team,' raising questions about its electoral viability and potential to act as a spoiler.

Satheesh, accused of abetting his wife Athulya's suicide in Sharjah, was detained at Thiruvananthapuram airport upon his return. Athulya's parents alleged harassment and dowry dissatisfaction since their marriage in 2014, claiming he assaulted her before her death. Despite anticipatory bail, he faces investigation by the crime branch under charges including abetment of suicide and dowry prohibition act.