Virginia: News

03 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

What is 'Progress 2028,' 'pro-Harris' manifesto tied to pro-Trump group 

A political manifesto titled "Progress 2028," falsely attributed to Kamala Harris, has been linked to Donald Trump's billionaire backer Elon Musk, a funding watchdog said.

US man wins $1mn lottery using $20 bill he found

Jerry Hicks, a master carpenter from Banner Elk, North Carolina, United States, transformed a lucky find into a life-changing fortune.

10 Sep 2024

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

BJP leader's warning after Rahul's remark on Sikhs in India

Bharatiya Janata Party Spokesperson RP Singh on Tuesday hit out at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his comments on religious freedom in which he mentioned the Sikh community, during this three-day United States tour.

'I know about EVMs...': Pitroda says 2024 polls weren't fair

Congress leader Sam Pitroda while speaking at an event in the United States questioned the reliability of electronic voting machines.

21 Aug 2024

Donald Trump

US elections: Harris, Trump neck-and-neck, shows new poll

A recent Roanoke College poll has said that there is a close competition between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump among likely voters in Virginia.

23 Apr 2024

Lifestyle

Books with compelling narratives about humans and nature

Nature writing has the unique ability to transport readers into the great outdoors, offering insights into the beauty and complexity of the natural world.

US: 41-year-old Indian-origin executive attacked on street last week dies

An Indian-origin executive, Vivek Chander Taneja, lost his life in Washington, United States (US), days after being injured in an assault outside a Japanese restaurant.

Indian-origin couple convicted for luring cousin to US, abusing him

A Virginia-based Indian American couple, Harmanpreet Singh (30) and Kulbir Kaur (43) were found guilty of forcing their cousin into labor at their gas station and convenience store in the United States.

18 Dec 2023

Lifestyle

Thrift store vase bought for $4 sells for over $100K

Jessica Vincent, a resident of Virginia, USA, stumbled upon a hidden treasure when she bought a glass vase for just $3.99 at a Goodwill store in Hanover County.

07 Jun 2023

Mass Shooting

2 killed in Virginia mass shooting, US's 279th this year

Two people were killed and five were wounded in a shooting outside a high school graduation ceremony in Richmond, Virginia, United States (US), on Tuesday, reported Reuters.

US: 3 killed, 2 injured in Virginia University shooting

A student allegedly opened fire on the campus of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, US, leaving three people dead and two injured late Sunday, the university police said.

30 Jul 2022

US Geological Survey

US: 16 killed as torrential rains flood eastern Kentucky

The number of deaths in the United States' (US) eastern Kentucky state increased to at least 16 as "epic" torrential rains ripped down homes, wiped out highways, and drove rivers over their banks, state officials said, warning that more deaths were likely.

26 Feb 2021

Hollywood

Johnny Depp's defamation case hearing against Amber Heard delayed again

The defamation case slapped by Johnny Depp against Amber Heard got a new date.

US: Indian national arrested for $21 million H-1B visa fraud

An Indian national has been arrested in the United States for committing a $21 million visa fraud.

WikiLeaks source Chelsea Manning ordered free from prison; fined $256,000

Former United States Army soldier Chelsea Manning was released from prison on Thursday on the orders of a federal court in Virginia.

08 Nov 2019

NASA

Dozen red wine bottles launched into space; here's why

Last week, a dozen bottles of red wine were blasted off from a NASA launchpad in Virginia. The Bordeaux wines have already made their way to the International Space Station (ISS).

29 Jun 2019

Islam

US: Islamic teacher sent porn videos to 15-year-old student; arrested

An Islamic teacher in Virginia, who engaged in sexual video conversations with a 15-year-old student, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was convicted at a trial in Alexandria federal court earlier this year.

23 Jan 2019

Robots

Now, robots deliver pizza and coffee to students: Details here

Robotics is the future, and Starship Technologies is leveraging it for the benefit of students.

03 Jul 2018

Disabilities Act

American-firm to pay $100,000 to settle Indian-origin employee's discrimination lawsuit

An American firm will pay $100,000 to settle a discrimination lawsuit filed on behalf of an Indian-origin employee who was fired for seeking a transfer to care for his differently-abled son.

24 Jun 2018

X

Trump's spokeswoman booted out of eatery, restaurant explains why

White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders was, on Saturday, asked to leave a Virginia restaurant because she works with Donald Trump.

15 Oct 2017

World

Virginia State University shooting: Campus on lockdown; one injured

Virginia State University is on lockdown following a shooting on the campus at 8:25pm (local time).

09 Oct 2017

Russia News

White nationalists return to Charlottesville, chant "Russia is our friend"

White supremacists became the subject of national scorn in the US after one woman was killed in violent clashes between right-wing supporters and counter-protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia.

26 Jun 2017

Donald Trump

Now report hate crime through the new civil rights app

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) launched a new app that supports civil rights and counters the alarming surge in hate crimes.

26 Jun 2017

India

#ModiInUSA: PM says surgical strikes prove Indian can defend itself

PM Narendra Modi, who was attending a reception by the Indian-American community in Virginia, said India has successfully explained the threat of terrorism to the world.