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An Indian-origin motel manager, Chandra Nagamallaiah, was brutally beheaded in Dallas, Texas, in front of his wife and son, sparking outrage over public safety and immigration enforcement in the United States. US President Donald Trump condemned the attack and promised a strict crackdown on illegal immigrants with criminal backgrounds.
The accused, 37-year-old Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, has a history of violent crimes and was previously in ICE custody but released after Cuba refused deportation. Authorities confirm he is jailed without bond and will face first-degree murder charges.
The Indian Consulate in Houston is closely monitoring the case, offering support to the victim’s family. Trump’s statement signals a renewed focus on enforcing immigration laws, particularly against individuals with serious criminal records.
Stay tuned for the latest updates on this developing case and its implications for US immigration policy.
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At least 119 people have died in the flash floods in Texas, according to the latest county-by-county tolls. Authorities confirmed 95 were in the Kerrville alone.
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On July 4, Kerr County, Texas, experienced severe flooding caused by heavy rains and thunderstorms that dumped up to a foot of rain, especially along the Guadalupe River. Rising waters caused significant damage, including debris accumulation, damaged homes, and blocked roads. The flooding was declared catastrophic, prompting Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. to issue a disaster declaration. Authorities urged residents living within 100 yards of the river to evacuate due to life-threatening conditions. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency, warning of dangerous and rapidly rising waters. Tragically, at least 24 fatalities have been confirmed in Kerr County as a result of the flash floods, with an additional fatality reported in neighboring Kendall County, though its connection to the floods remains unclear. Local authorities also reported that nearly two dozen girls from a riverfront summer camp were missing following the flooding. The situation remains critical as emergency efforts continue in this Texas Hill Country region northwest of San Antonio.
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SpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight from Starbase, Texas, reaching space before both stages broke apart mid-mission. Here's a look at the stunning visuals of Starship Flight 9 from space.
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A Texas mosque-backed housing project has sparked political backlash and state investigations after Governor Abbott condemned it as promoting Shariah law, drawing accusations of Islamophobia from Muslim community leaders.
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SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded in space shortly after liftoff from Boca Chica, Texas. The 403-foot (123-meter) rocket system launched at around 6:30 p.m. ET, with the Super Heavy booster successfully returning to land. However, minutes after launch, the upper stage of Starship began spinning uncontrollably, and the rocket's engines shut down. SpaceX lost contact with the spacecraft, and the mission ended in failure. Videos from the Bahamas and south Florida showed fiery debris streaking across the sky. This marked SpaceX's second consecutive failure for the Starship program in 2025, following a similar explosion in January. The Federal Aviation Administration issued ground stops at airports in Florida due to space debris. The failure undermines Elon Musk’s ambitious plans to develop Starship for satellite deployment, as well as for human missions to the Moon and Mars, marking a setback for SpaceX’s rapid development goals.
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SpaceX is gearing up for another thrilling Starship test. The Flight 8 mission will attempt to catch the Super Heavy booster using giant metal arms.
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SpaceX cancels Starship test flight due to technical concerns, with Elon Musk citing 'too many question marks' about the launch.
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The food chain launched by Colonel Harland Sanders and his secret blend of 11 herbs and spices, will be based in Plano, Texas, and about 100 KFC corporate employees will be relocated in the next six months, said Yum Brands, which owns KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut.
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The quake struck at 10:23 p.m. MT (11:23 p.m. CT) at a depth of approximately 4.1 miles. Its epicenter was located 33 miles northwest of Toyah, Texas, a small town about 160 miles east of El Paso.
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This is not the first time that Texas has echoed concerns around Chinese investments. In 2023, Governor Abbott had encouraged Vanguard to create emerging market funds isolating the investments from risks posed by China.
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The victims had connected through a carpooling app and were travelling to Bentonville in Arkansas on August 30.
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Rahul Gandhi will visit the US from September 8-10, starting in Dallas where he will engage with students and faculty at the University of Texas, participate in a community gathering, and meet with technocrats and local leaders. He will then move to Washington DC for interactions with think tanks, and the national press.
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Named the "Statue of Union," this remarkable statue is among the tallest in the world and holds several distinctions: it is the tallest Hanuman murti outside of India, the tallest statue in Texas, and the third tallest in the United States. Only the Statue of Liberty in New York (151 feet) and the Pegasus and Dragon in Hallandale Beach, Florida (110 feet) are taller, according to the organisers.
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The victims - Arvind Mani, 45, his wife Pradeepa Arvind, 40, and their child Andril Arvind, 17, alongwith their lone survivor son Adiryan Arvind, 14, was en route to the University of Texas at Dallas, where Andril was about to begin her studies in computer science.
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This summer, the robotic printer from ICON is finishing the last few of 100 3D-printed houses in Wolf Ranch, a community in Georgetown, Texas, about 30 miles from Austin.
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U.S. authorities have over the past year launched fresh indictments against Zambada and Guzman's sons on new charges in the United States that focus on fentanyl smuggling, as well as the flow of precursor chemicals to the illicit labs operated by their crime syndicate.
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As the women drove through the raging tornado in Texas, the wind began to howl, rain lashed sideways against the car, and hail pummelled the vehicle. In a frantic blur, the video shows their car shaking uncontrollably.
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Bangladesh was stunned after USA registered a 5-wicket victory with the help of Harmeet and Anderson’s performances. Here is a report.
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The Houston area and the rest of Southeast Texas experienced several days of heavy rainfall and flooding. While there were no deaths or major injuries reported in the Houston area, there was a reported death of a four-year-old boy swept up in fast floodwaters in North Texas early on May 5. National Weather Service meteorologist Jimmy Fowler cautioned motorists to exercise caution when approaching flooded streets, advising them to turn around instead of driving through floodwater. Watch the video to know more
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Live: Devastating floods have slammed into several regions around the world in May 2024. Regions in Texas, Brazil, Indonesia, Germany and East Africa are battling rising water levels, displacing residents and causing widespread damage. The cause of these floods varies, but heavy rains and extreme weather events are likely to blame.
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Lisa Monk, 39, claimed that she underwent two rounds of 'aggressive' chemotherapy sessions before being told by doctors that she never had cancer in the first place.
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The eclipse commenced its journey at 11:18 pm IST in Mexico, with observers in Mazatlan among the first to witness the moon obstructing the sun's rays, initiating the onset of totality and plunging the region into darkness
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The renewable energy company plans to build a portfolio of about 10 million tonnes of green ammonia or its equivalent in hydrogen production by 2030.
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In August 2020, Sal Khan's lease ended and since he could work remotely, he figured he’d find an apartment in Houston to live closer to his parents. His parents, however, proposed a different idea.
