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Who is Khalwinder Singh Bhengura? Indian green card holder arrested in Texas ahead of midterm election; here’s why

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In Texas, seven people have been charged with illegal voting and misrepresenting citizenship status, including six green card holders and one Mexican national.

Six people holding lawful permanent resident status and one Mexican national subject to a removal order from the US have been formally charged with unlawfully participating in federal elections, attempting to participate in federal elections, or making false representations regarding U.S. citizenship, according to an announcement made by federal prosecutors in Texas on Tuesday. In … Read more

Mr Singh is not any Sikh truck driver but Harjinder Singh, DHS says as it removes controversial post; Hasbro objects use of its character

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Mr Singh is not any Sikh truck driver but Harjinder Singh, DHS says as it removes controversial post; Hasbro objects use of its character

DHS said Mr Singh is a specific person, Harjinder Singh, the Indian truck driver behind the fatal crash in Florida in 2025. The Department of Homeland Security removed the controversial post vilifying Sikh truck drivers but said that the criticisms were nonsensical drivel. New York Post cited a statement by the DHS amid the major … Read more

He came to Canada to study. Then he protested and was ordered to leave. Gurpreet Singh says the intimidation worked, students are now afraid

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He came to Canada to study. Then he protested and was ordered to leave. Gurpreet Singh says the intimidation worked, students are now afraid

Gurpreet Singh now has no option other than leaving Canada. (Photo: Toronto Star) Gurpreet Singh thought he was fighting for the right to stay in Canada and build a life after completing his studies. Instead, the 29-year-old Indian student says his participation in a peaceful protest ended with Canadian immigration authorities ordering him to leave … Read more

FBI adds India-origin man Manjit Singh Bedi to most-wanted fraudsters list, offers reward up to $150k for info

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FBI adds India-origin man Manjit Singh Bedi to most-wanted fraudsters list, offers reward up to $150k for info

FBI shares notice for alleged fraudster with pictures and offers reward to public for info The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has added India-born Manjit Singh Bedi to its most-wanted fraudsters list over his alleged role in a scheme that defrauded the US government of at least $600,000 in SNAP benefits between March 2024 … Read more

Who is Swarnjit Singh? Indian-origin US mayor tells ICE to ‘go home’, sparks backlash online – ‘deport this man’

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Swarnjit Singh, Mayor of “City of Norwich” (Credits: Facebook/Mayor Singh “Swarnjit Singh”)

An Indian-origin mayor in the US has publicly criticized federal immigration enforcement operations in his city, declaring that he will “always support the immigrant community” and urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to “go home.” Swarnjit Singh, Mayor of “City of Norwich” (Credits: Facebook/Mayor Singh “Swarnjit Singh”) Swarnjit Singh, the mayor of Norwich, Connecticut, made … Read more

16 men, including Indian accused, arrested in Canada following South Asia extortion probe; all but one released on bail

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16 men, including Indian accused, arrested in Canada following South Asia extortion probe; all but one released on bail

Calgary police have released photos of 15 men who have been charged in connection with extortion-related incidents in the city. Canada is investigating a racketeering case targeting Calgary’s South Asian community. 16 men, including Indians, have been charged, but only one defendant remains in jail and the rest have been released on bail.The 16 defendants … Read more