Houston: News

18 Sep 2024

Donald Trump

Trump says he'll meet Modi during in US next week

Former United States President Donald Trump has announced that he will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the latter's upcoming visit to the United States.

31 Aug 2024

Nepal

Indian-origin man charged with murder of Nepalese student in US

An Indian-origin man, Bobby Singh Shah, has been charged with the murder of a 21-year-old Nepalese student in Houston, United States.

27 Aug 2024

Lord Hanuman

Watch: US church group protests against 90-foot Hanuman statue

A group of 25 people from a local church in the United States has sparked controversy by protesting against a newly unveiled 90-foot bronze statue of Lord Hanuman.

23 Aug 2024

Boeing

When will Sunita Williams return? NASA may reveal it tomorrow

NASA is preparing for a significant safety decision regarding the return of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station (ISS).

23 Aug 2024

Lord Hanuman

Everything about Hanuman statue, 3rd tallest in US 

Texas, United States, has become home to the tallest statue of Lord Hanuman outside India.

06 Aug 2024

Murder

'Billions' actor Akili McDowell (21) arrested on murder charges

Akili McDowell, a 21-year-old actor recognized for his roles in Billions and David Makes Man, has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting.

12 Jul 2024

Hollywood

'The Shining' star Shelley Duvall (75) dies: Her memorable roles

Discovered by director Robert Altman, the iconic actor of the 1970s, Shelley Duvall became a defining star of her era despite falling into acting almost accidentally.

30 Jun 2024

Bollywood

Madhuri Dixit under fire for association with blacklisted promoter

Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit Nene is facing backlash on social media due to her association with Pakistani promoter Rehan Siddiqi, who has been blacklisted by the Indian Government.

22 Apr 2024

Ye

Kanye West accused of punching 'wrong twin' in assault incident

Rapper Kanye West (now known as Ye) is facing scrutiny following a recent altercation at the Chateau Marmont Hotel in Los Angeles.

08 Apr 2024

Boeing

Boeing aircraft engine cover falls off mid-flight, probe ordered

Aviation authorities in the United States have initiated an inquiry following an incident where the engine cowling of a Boeing 737-800 detached during take-off, striking a wing flap.

US: 8-year-old dies after being sucked into pool pipe

An eight-year-old girl died after being "sucked" into the piping system of a hotel swimming pool in Texas, United States.

11 Jul 2023

Amsterdam

United flight diverted over passenger's unruly behavior on meal choices

Unruly passengers in fights have been dominating headlines for quite some months now.

07 Jul 2023

Texas

Teen kept as 'sex slave' by mother for 8 years

A man from Texas, who allegedly went missing eight years ago as a teenager, was living with his mother the entire time, the Houston Police revealed.

06 Jan 2023

Kerala

Kerala to Texas! Judge Surendran Pattel's inspirational rags-to-riches journey

Indian-American Surendran K Pattel officially took oath as the district court judge of Texas's Fort Bend County, United States, on Sunday.

29 Aug 2022

Detroit

Gun violence rocks US: 6 shot dead in separate incidents

Gun violence rocked the US on Sunday as six people were shot dead and three injured in separate incidents in Detroit and Houston.

22 Jul 2020

Donald Trump

US asks China to shut Houston consulate: Here's why

At a time when the United States and China are locked in a bitter battle over a number of issues, an unusual incident was reported from Houston, Texas.

25 Jun 2020

Texas

COVID-19 cases surge in US state after reopening; hospitals suffer

In the United States, Texas has seen a massive surge in COVID-19 cases, resulting in hospitals nearing capacity in Houston—the state's most populous city.

14 Oct 2019

NASA

To promote gender-equality, all-women flight took 120 girls to NASA

To promote gender equality in the male-dominated aviation industry, Delta Air Lines recently flew 120 girls to NASA in Houston on an all-women crew flight.

28 Sep 2019

India

Houston: Sikh police officer shot dead in a cold-blooded way

An Indian-American Sikh police officer, Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal died after being shot multiple times in the head from behind, during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. The assailant was later found and taken into custody.

23 Sep 2019

India

Howdy Modi: Top quotes from PM's spectacular event in Houston

The NRG Stadium in Houston, United States, was jam-packed on Sunday as a 50,000-strong gathering welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

23 Sep 2019

India

Howdy Modi: PM Modi addresses mega rally in Houston

On September 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the mega "Howdy, Modi" event at the NRG stadium in Houston, Texas, in the presence of US President Donald Trump.

22 Sep 2019

India

PM Modi arrives in Houston; will address mega event today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Houston for his week-long tour of the United States.

20 Sep 2019

Narendra Modi

Howdy Modi? Rains wreak havoc in Houston before PM's mega-event

The stage is all set in Houston, United States, to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an unprecedented event.

16 Sep 2019

Narendra Modi

Howdy Modi: Trump to attend PM's mega event in Houston

United States President Donald Trump will attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mega event in Houston, Texas, on September 22, the White House confirmed on Sunday.

15 Sep 2019

India

President Trump may join PM Modi at 'Howdy Modi' event

US President Donald Trump is likely to join Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Houston, Texas during his mega rally, ahead of the UNGA meet, on September 22. However, a final confirmation is still pending.

21 Apr 2019

Texas

Texas: Infant born without skin struggling for life

The day which was supposed to bring joy to 25-year-old Priscilla Maldonado left her terrified.

24 Oct 2018

Diwali

US: Thousands attend spectacular Dussehra-Diwali festival event in Houston

Thousands of Indian-Americans gathered for a spectacular annual Dussehra-Diwali festival event in Houston, US.

12 Oct 2018

Durga Puja

University of Houston building to be renamed after Indian-American couple

A building at the University of Houston will be renamed after an Indian-American couple in recognition of a gift that'll provide ongoing support for faculty, students, and research.

06 Mar 2018

India

Royal arts from Jodhpur on display at Houston museum

A treasure trove from India's Rathore dynasty in Rajasthan, which includes exquisitely crafted arms and armor, jewels, and intricately carved furnishings amassed over the centuries, was put on display at an exhibition in Houston.

03 Sep 2017

Donald Trump

Trump hails Hurricane Harvey rescue efforts during Texas visit

President Donald Trump has hailed the relief response to Hurricane Harvey during his visit to the flood-hit state of Texas.

02 Sep 2017

Donald Trump

Trump requests Congress to release $7.8bn funds for hurricane victims

President Donald Trump has requested Congress to release initial funds worth $7.8 billion to aid recovery efforts in Hurricane Harvey-hit states of Texas and Louisiana.

31 Aug 2017

Texas

Chemical plant hit by Hurricane Harvey in Texas explodes

At least two explosions rocked a flooded chemical plant near the Hurricane Harvey-hit city of Houston, Texas.

30 Aug 2017

Donald Trump

Night curfew declared in hurricane-hit Houston to stop looting

A night-time curfew has been declared in Houston, Texas, as the city battles the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

29 Aug 2017

Donald Trump

Houston reels under 'unprecedented' flooding from Tropical Storm Harvey

Texas is expected to face worsening "catastrophic" flooding in coming days in the wake of the category four Hurricane Harvey, which was downgraded to a tropical storm.

28 Aug 2017

Texas

Hurricane Harvey: 200 Indian students marooned in Houston

As Hurricane Harvey continues to batter Texas, it has come to be known that 200 Indian students from the University of Houston have been marooned in the floods.

28 Aug 2017

Texas

2,000 evacuated as Tropical Storm Harvey lashes Houston

Hurricane Harvey has weakened to a tropical storm.

21 Jul 2017

Hollywood

Chester Bennington's death: Another life lost to drugs, depression, suicide

Most of the Linkin Park fans woke up to the sad news of Chester Bennington's suicide.

NASA astronaut Piers Sellers dies at 61

Astronaut Piers Sellers died of pancreatic cancer in Houston today; he was 61 years old.