WASHINGTON: Four of the six victims killed in the tragic shooting incident at an American Gurudwara are Indian nationals, one of them being a recent visitor from India.The worshippers who fell victim to the former soldier's bullets were Sita Singh (41 male), Ranjeet Singh (49 male), Satwant Singh Kaleka (62 male), Prakash Singh (39 male), Paramjeet Kaur (41 female)...

NEW DELHI: India has sought an assurance from the United States over the safety of the Indian community there in the wake of the shooting at a Wisconsin gurudwara that left seven people, including the gunman, dead.External Affairs Minister S M Krishna, who had a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton last night, today said he...

NEW YORK: Outsourcing of key oversight jobs by global banks to India has come under the scanner for the second time in less than a month for exposing the US financial system to terrorists and money laundering risks.On the heels of a probe by the US Senate's Permanent Committee on Investigations pointing out major lapses in the work of...

CHENNAI: The condition of Union Science and Technology Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, admitted to a private hospital here for liver-related ailment, is "critical," hospital sources said today."His condition is critical. He is in the ICU. Doctors are attending on him," said an official in the Global Hospital at suburban Perumbakkam, where he was admitted after being brought to the city...

HYDERABAD: The enormity of her achievement has gradually started sinking in but for Saina Nehwal, who is 'jumping with joy inside', it still feels like a dream that she stood on podium, receiving an Olympic medal.The Indian badminton queen, as she is known now in media, returned home to a rousing reception, following her historic feat in London Olympics,...

WASHINGTON: The US has assured India that the tragic shooting incident at a Gurdwara in Wisconsin will be fully investigated, top Indian diplomat here has said.Indian Ambassador to the US Nirupama Rao said the US Deputy National Security Advisor spoke to her from White House yesterday to convey "sincerest condolences" from US President Barack Obama over the shooting incident...

NEW YORK: In what is being described as an "act of domestic terrorism," a gunman opened fire inside a Gurudwara in Wisconsin as the congregation was making preparations for Sunday morning prayers, killing at least six people and critically injuring three others.The tragic incident unfolded as members of the Sikh community were gathering in the 17,000 sq ft Gurudwara...

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today expressed shock and sadness over the shooting incident at a gurudwara in the US and hoped authorities there will ensure "conditions" that such violent acts are not repeated."I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the shooting incident that has resulted in the loss of precious lives and injuries to devotees...

WASHINGTON: Condemning the shooting at a Gurudwara in Wisconsin as a "senseless" act of terrorism, US lawmakers have termed it as a "tragic" day."This is a tragic day for our city and for all communities of faith who share grief and concern for the victims of today's shooting and their loved ones," Wisconsin Senator, Herb Kohl said in a...

NEW DELHI: Terming as "tragic" the shooting incident in a Gurudwara in Wisconsin, the US embassy in India today said investigation has begun into the attack and that it was serious about respecting and protecting people of all faiths.The US mission in a statement this morning expressed sympathy and extended condolences to the Sikh community in the United States...