New York, June 19 (IANS) A prominent Pakistani-American community leader has been arrested in connection with a $38 million fraud involving daycare centres for adults, according to media reports.He was arrested on Monday along with seven alleged co-conspirators, the New York Post reported on Thursday.Pervez Siddiqui, who is a member of a community board in New York City’s Brooklyn Borough, is accused by federal prosecutors of defrauding the government health insurance programme, Medicaid, with…
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Vancouver, June 13 (IANS) Australia will start their campaign in the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Turkey in the second match of Group D, in which the hosts USA have made a great start, defeating Paraguay by 4-1 in their campaign opener.vAustralia is competing at the global finals for a sixth consecutive edition, while Turkey are making their third appearance and their first since they stormed all the way to the semi-finals at Korea/Japan 2002.The winners of Group D will progress to a San Francisc…
Boston, June 12 (IANS) France held its first training session in Boston at Bentley University, with Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise all taking part.After having arrived in Boston on Wednesday, France kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Senegal in New Jersey on June 16, before facing Iraq in Philadelphia on June 22 and then taking on Norway at Boston Stadium in Foxborough four days later.The team is working to adapt to the time difference and its new surroundings, …
Washington, June 10 (IANS) From Seattle to Los Angeles and from New Jersey to Washington DC, Indian mangoes are triggering a summer buying frenzy across the United States, with shipments selling out within hours at major retailers as demand surges for varieties such as Kesar, Alphonso and Langra.India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra says the fruit’s growing popularity reflects both diaspora nostalgia and widening American appreciation for Indian produce.For decades, Indian Americans returnin…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The wait is finally over, and the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be the biggest edition in the tournament’s history, will begin on June 12 (IST) and conclude with the final on July 20 (IST), featuring a record 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The expanded format introduces 12 groups of four teams each, replacing the previous structure of eight groups. The top two teams from every group, along with the eight best third-placed sides, w…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) In what will be a bizzare turn of events, fans have booked FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets at “no cost” due to a website glitch, while FIFA regrets the error and then asked fans for complete payment to avoid missing the opportunity to attend the global showpiece.Football’s world governing body said that around 60 supporters had purchased tickets at “0 USD” due to a checkout error, which was later cancelled, and FIFA demanded fans pay up the correct amount to reclaim the tick…
Washington, May 30 (IANS) A 28-year-old former White House and Department of Energy official is seeking to make history in New Jersey by becoming the state’s first Gen Z and first Indian American member of Congress, arguing that voters are increasingly frustrated with political stagnation and are looking for a new generation of leadership.Jay Vaingankar, the son of immigrants from Mumbai, is among a crowded field of candidates competing in the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 12th Congression…
Washington, May 14 (IANS) Two Pakistani nationals and a Hong Kong resident of Indian origin have been charged in the United States in connection with an alleged dark web narcotics trafficking operation that shipped counterfeit pills and controlled substances into New Jersey and other parts of the country, according to federal prosecutors in New Jersey. A federal grand jury indictment unsealed this week charged Waleed Shamim, 33, Sameer Shamim, 41, and Shareef Beig, 52, with conspiracy to distrib…
Washington, May 9 (IANS) A Hindu prayer for peace and unity was delivered at the White House during the National Day of Prayer, marking a moment of religious diversity as the United States approaches its 250th year.A volunteer from the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) participated in the event, offering prayers rooted in Hindu tradition, BAPS said.“I request that we all please close your eyes and fold your hands,” the volunteer said, opening the prayer with a call …
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) India’s major drugmaker Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Monday announced that it will acquire New York-listed Organon & Co in an all-cash deal valued at $11.75 billion, its biggest overseas acquisition to date.Under the agreement, the pharmaceutical firm will acquire 100 per cent of Organon’s outstanding shares at $14 per share, translating into an enterprise valuation of $11.75 billion and an equity value of around $3.99 billion, the company said in an exchan…