Tensions between India and Pakistan have spilled over into London, marked by escalating protests from both diasporas. An Indian-origin man, Ankit Love, was arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Pakistani High Commission. These incidents follow a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, further straining the already fraught relationship between the two nations, leading to heightened security concerns in London.
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Tensions between India and Pakistan have spilled over into London, marked by escalating protests from both diasporas. An Indian-origin man, Ankit Love, was arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Pakistani High Commission. These incidents follow a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, further straining the already fraught relationship between the two nations, leading to heightened security concerns in London.
Dr. Mumtaz Patel, of Indian origin, has been elected as the 123rd president of the Royal College of Physicians, making history as the first Indo-Asian Muslim to hold the position. A consultant nephrologist, Dr. Patel aims to modernize the college and amplify the voice of its members. Her four-year tenure will focus on supporting members and improving patient healthcare.
The family of Harsimrat Kaur Randhawa, a 21-year-old Indian student fatally struck by a stray bullet in Hamilton, Canada, is seeking assistance from the Indian government to repatriate her body. Randhawa, a Mohawk College student, was waiting at a bus stop when she was hit during a shooting incident involving two vehicles.
An Indian student, Krish Lal Isserdasani, faced potential deportation after his US student visa was abruptly cancelled. Despite no charges filed after a prior arrest and being close to graduation at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, his student record was terminated. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation, citing lack of due process.
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In Singapore, Pramender, an Indian tourist, was convicted for molesting a 12-year-old girl at a swimming complex. He followed her to the washroom, accessed her Instagram, and sent inappropriate messages. The court considered the victim's age and vulnerability, highlighting the potential for escalation if her cousins hadn't intervened. Pramender faces jail time, fines, and potentially caning under Singaporean law.