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India Today
01-08-2025
- Business
- India Today
India opens 8 new consular centres in US to boost diaspora services
India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, on Thursday announced the opening of eight new Indian Consular Application Centres across the United States, aimed at expanding access to consular services for the Indian a post on X, the Embassy of India in Washington, DC shared a video message by Ambassador Vinay Kwatra: "Announcing major expansion of our Consular Services in the USA beginning August 01, 2025. Here is a message from Ambassador Vinay Kwatra about this expansion and the positive changes it would bring to our service delivery."Announcing major expansion of our Consular Services in USA beginning August 01, 2025. Here is a message from Ambassador Vinay Kwatra about this expansion and the positive changes it would bring to our service delivery. India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) July 31, 2025advertisementAmbassador Kwatra said in his statement that the new Indian Consular Application Centres would be located in Boston, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Addison, Orlando, Raleigh, and San Jose. "In addition, we will also be opening another Indian Consular Application Centre in Los Angeles very soon. With the opening of these new centres, our ability to provide extensive consular services and related delivery capabilities would increase and expand significantly. It would also make the delivery of these services faster and more accessible to our vibrant Indian diaspora."He added that starting August 1, all Indian Consular Application Centres would also remain open on Saturdays, which would significantly enhance the availability and accessibility of services. Ambassador Kwatra also announced the streamlining of various miscellaneous consular services, which will now be available through the centres. However, a few key services will continue to be handled from the embassy premises."We firmly believe that people-to-people ties are at the heart of the India-US partnership. With the opening of two new consulates in Boston and Los Angeles, as announced by the Prime Minister of India a few months ago, we will further strengthen not just the relationship between our two countries but also our people-to-people ties—particularly in the areas of Boston and Los Angeles."According to the Ministry of External Affairs, about 5.4 million people of Indian origin reside in the US, making them the third-largest Asian ethnic group in the country. The Indian diaspora has played a key role in cementing closer ties between India and the United States. - EndsMust Watch
New Indian Express
19-06-2025
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Malayali mountaineer stuck on Mount Denali in US
PATHANAMTHITTA: Sheikh Hassan Khan, a famous mountaineer hailing from Pathanamthitta, is reportedly stranded on Mount Denali, North America's highest peak, due to severe storms and harsh weather conditions. Hassan embarked on the Denali expedition with a fellow climber from Tamil Nadu, aiming to raise the national flag in tribute to the Indian Army's Operation Sindoor. However, adverse conditions, including strong winds, have delayed their progress, and they got stuck at Camp 5 of Mount Denali. His desperate message, shared on Twitter by a user, called for prayers and urgent intervention. 'I am on an expedition to Mount Denali, the highest peak in North America. We are stuck in a severe storm at 17,000 feet with less food and water to survive. Only God can help us now. Please ask all to pray,' the message read. Responding swiftly, BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar took to Twitter, tagging External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and the Indian Embassy in Washington DC, for immediate assistance. 'I've alerted @DrSJaishankar and his team. I am also tagging @IndianEmbassyUS to please help. Stay Safe,' tweeted Chandrasekhar.
News18
18-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
‘Only God Can Help': Indian Mountaineer Sends Desperate SOS After Getting Trapped On US Peak
Last Updated: Khan, who is at Camp 5 on the mountain at an altitude of 17,000 feet, said he and his team are stuck in a severe storm with limited food and water An Indian mountaineer from Kerala, Shaikh Hasan Khan, has sent a desperate SOS message after becoming stranded with his team on Denali Mountain in North America. Khan, who is at Camp 5 on the mountain at an altitude of 17,000 feet, said he and his team are stuck in a severe storm with limited food and water. In a message sent via satellite phone, Khan said: 'Hi, this is Shaikh. I am on an expedition to Mount Denali, the highest peak of North America. We are stuck in a severe storm at 17,000 ft at Camp 5. Less food and water to survive. I am here on a mission to hold a banner to congratulate our armed forces for Operation Sindoor. Only God can help us." SOS frm mountaineer frm Kerala sent to @jonam_6 'Sheikh Hassan Khan stuck in severe storm in Mount Denali, highest peak of N America. desperatly looking for assistance. just managed to send SoS from Sat fone: +881631639270" Pls help @IndianEmbassyUS @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia 🙏 — Saurabh Sinha (@27saurabhsinha) June 18, 2025 Khan, an assistant section officer in the Kerala Finance Department, embarked on this mission to honor the Indian Army's Operation Sindoor. He began his journey on June 4 from Chennai, reaching the US on June 6, and commenced his climb on June 10 after a video call with his parents. Accompanied by a fellow climber from Tamil Nadu, Khan has previously scaled several peaks across continents, including Mount Everest in 2022. The alarming message has raised concern among Indian leaders as well. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Kerala BJP state president, said on social media that he had alerted External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and the Indian Embassy in Washington to assist Khan and his team. 'I hv alerted @DrSJaishankar and his team. I am also tagging Indian Embassy in Washington DC @IndianEmbassyUS to please help Stay Safe," Chandrasekhar wrote on a post on X. I hv alerted @DrSJaishankar and his team.I am also tagging Indian Embassy in Washington DC @IndianEmbassyUS to please help 🙏🏻 Stay Safe 🙏🏻 @PMOIndia — Rajeev Chandrasekhar 🇮🇳 (@RajeevRC_X) June 18, 2025 Similarly, Pathanamthitta MP Anto Antony wrote a letter to the External Affairs Minister seeking urgent help. Antony said that Khan belongs to his parliamentary constituency and requested immediate intervention by Indian authorities in the US to ensure the mountaineer's rescue. He noted the severe storm and shortage of food and water as critical issues. 'I request you to kindly give urgent direction to our mission in US to intervene in this matter and do all the possible assistance to help Khan," Antony said in his letter. (With inputs from PTI) First Published:
Deccan Herald
18-06-2025
- Health
- Deccan Herald
Kerala mountaineer stuck on Mt Denali in US, seeks help from India
I hv alerted @DrSJaishankar and his team. I am also tagging Indian Embassy in Washington DC @IndianEmbassyUS to please help 🙏🏻 Stay Safe 🙏🏻 @PMOIndia
NDTV
11-06-2025
- NDTV
Indian Man Who Was Pinned Down At US Airport Had Entered Country Illegally
New Delhi: A man filmed being pinned to the floor and handcuffed by law enforcement officials in the United States has been identified as an Indian national who had illegally entered the country. According to sources, the individual, whose footage went viral on social media, is from Haryana and was in the process of being deported from Newark's Liberty International Airport. He had entered the United States without a valid visa. His deportation was being carried out by US officials under a court order. The man, whose name has not been disclosed, was in transit at Newark when his behaviour was deemed unfit for travel. He was restrained and subsequently admitted to a medical facility. Sources confirm that he will be deported once he is declared medically fit to travel. The Indian Consulate in New York is currently working with US authorities to address the case. On June 8, a video of the incident was posted by Kunal Jain, an Indo-American social entrepreneur, who tweeted: "I witnessed a young Indian student being deported from Newark Airport last night-handcuffed, crying, treated like a criminal. He came chasing dreams, not causing harm. As an NRI, I felt helpless and heartbroken. This is a human tragedy." I witnessed a young Indian student being deported from Newark Airport last night— handcuffed, crying, treated like a criminal. He came chasing dreams, not causing harm. As an NRI, I felt helpless and heartbroken. This is a human tragedy. @IndianEmbassyUS #immigrationraids — Kunal Jain (@SONOFINDIA) June 8, 2025 The Indian government responded to the post with further details of the case now emerging.
