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US citizens caught up in deportation dragnetPublished on: October 6, 2025 12:48 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 6 -- Leo Garcia Venegas was working at a construction site in Alabama when two immigration agents ran up to him and wrestled him to the ground. "I'm a citizen. I'm a citizen," he told ... Read More


Woman is upset husband is keeping Karwa Chauth vrat but not telling family to avoid 'joru ka gulam' tag; Reddit reacts

India, Oct. 6 -- A young woman has shared her distress over a series of incidents in her marriage that, she says, have left her questioning her respect for her husband. She took to popular subreddit r... Read More


Passenger arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 1.35 mln

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) while attempting to smuggle a consignment... Read More


Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa: The Human Side

India, Oct. 6 -- By S. Narendra The demise of Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa (SLB) at 94 brings back fond memories of our family interactions with the Kannada literary magician, when we were in Mysuru. This was ... Read More


Soil instability, repeated stress caused Putra Heights gas blast, says parliamentary pecial select committee

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 6 -- The April gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights that injured more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of homes was primarily caused by unstable soil conditions and repeated ... Read More


Youth fined S$3,500 in Singapore for bomb threat joke posted from plane that forced Etihad to recall flight

SINGAPORE, Oct. 6 -- A 22-year-old man was fined S$3,500 (RM11,409) after posting a bomb threat on Instagram while seated on a plane preparing to depart Changi Airport. Azim Shah Abubakar Shah pleade... Read More


Bengaluru erupts over Siddaramaiah's Basava Metro proposal: 'Rename yourself Basavaramaiah'

India, Oct. 6 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's proposal to rename Namma Metro as 'Basava Metro' has triggered a wave of reactions from Bengalureans, many of whom say the name 'Namma Metro' i... Read More


Chinese woman develops kidney disease after monthly hair dyeing inspired by her favourite pop star

India, Oct. 6 -- A Chinese woman has been diagnosed with a kidney disease, which has been linked to dying her hair every month to follow the style of her favourite star. The Chinese woman was identif... Read More


Ring confirms Vijay and Rashmika engagement? pics goes viral

Hyderabad, Oct. 6 -- The long-standing speculation surrounding Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda has reached a fever pitch, as multiple reports suggest the beloved Tollywood actors are now offic... Read More


Vietnam, Germany complement each other in economic cooperation

Berlin, Oct. 6 -- Daniel Muller, a representative of the German Asia-Pacific Business Association (OAV), has described Vietnam and Germany - the European Union's largest economy - as ideal and complem... Read More