Kristen Fischer, an American woman living in India, has compared Indian and US healthcare in a viral Instagram video. She said India is better for cost, access to doctors, and medicine availability. “Overall I prefer India for healthcare because of cost, availability, and care,” she wrote. Fischer praised India’s walk-in appointments and affordable treatment, saying doctors are less rushed and more attentive. However, she credited US hospitals for a better overall experience, including food menus and shorter waits. Her review sparked debate online, with many agreeing India offers quality care at lower prices.

US President Donald Trump has vowed tough action against illegal immigrant criminals after the brutal killing of Indian national Chandra Nagamallaiah in Dallas. The 50-year-old was beheaded with a machete by Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, a 37-year-old Cuban national, in front of his wife and son. Trump said, “The time for being soft on these illegal immigrant criminals is over under my watch.” He blamed the Biden administration for allowing Cobos-Martinez to remain in the US despite his criminal past. Dallas Police said the suspect was arrested at the scene, covered in blood, and admitted to the murder. (PC: India Today)

A British-born Sikh woman in her 20s was raped and assaulted in broad daylight in West Midlands' Oldbury on September 9, with attackers telling her "go back to your country." West Midlands Police are investigating it as a racially aggravated hate crime. Two white suspects approached the woman around 8:30 AM in a park, with one described as having a shaved head wearing grey hoodie. No arrests made yet. The attack has sparked community outrage amid rising anti-immigration sentiment, with nearly 100,000 joining Tommy Robinson's rally in London. Sikh leaders blame normalized xenophobia post-Brexit, while MP Gurinder Singh Josan calls it "truly horrific." (PC: India Today & Hindustan Times)

A British-born Sikh woman in her twenties was raped and beaten in Oldbury, UK, in what police called a “racially aggravated attack.” Two white men assaulted her, with one making racist remarks during the crime. Police described the suspects and said investigations with CCTV and forensic evidence are underway. Chief Superintendent Kim Madill assured extra patrols and community support. The Sikh Federation (UK) said attackers told the woman, “You don’t belong in this country.” Community leaders held a meeting at a local gurdwara, warning of rising hate crimes targeting minorities. Police urged anyone with information to come forward. (PC: Sky News)

A horrific murder shocked Dallas, Texas, after Cuban national Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, 37, beheaded Indian worker Chandra Nagamallaiah, 50, at a motel. The two argued over a broken washing machine before Cobos-Martinez attacked with a machete. Witnesses said Nagamallaiah ran toward the office where his wife and son were present, but the accused struck him repeatedly until decapitation. Police confirmed Cobos-Martinez kicked the victim’s head into the parking lot before placing it in a bin. US authorities revealed he had a criminal past and was previously released by the Biden administration because Cuba refused to accept his deportation. (PC: India Today)

US President Donald Trump urged Nato nations to stop buying Russian oil and join the US in tougher sanctions. In a letter, he said major sanctions on Russia will only happen when all Nato members agree and act together. Trump also asked Nato to place 50% to 100% tariffs on China, saying it will weaken Beijing’s influence over Moscow. He warned that without unity, US resources would be wasted. Trump recently imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods for continuing Russian oil imports and threatened secondary sanctions on China and India if the war in Ukraine continues. (PC: India Today)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sushila Karki on becoming Nepal’s first woman prime minister, calling her appointment “a shining example of women empowerment.” Speaking in Manipur, Modi said Karki would bring peace, stability, and prosperity to Nepal. He also congratulated her on behalf of 140 crore Indians. Karki, a former chief justice and anti-corruption activist, was sworn in on Friday after KP Sharma Oli resigned following protests. She was chosen by student groups leading demonstrations against corruption and restrictions on freedom. Modi reaffirmed India’s support, saying India remains committed to Nepal’s peace, progress, and prosperity. (PC: Hindustan Times)

India and China are implementing new trust-building measures along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, focusing on enhanced surveillance infrastructure to reduce patrol deployments and potential clashes. Since the 2020 military standoff, India has established comprehensive monitoring networks being continuously upgraded. The robust ISR infrastructure aims to ease winter patrolling challenges and reduce troop casualties from harsh weather conditions. Following October 2024 agreements, both sides conduct coordinated patrols to avoid confrontations. Recent diplomatic talks established expert groups under WMCC to explore "early harvest" boundary delimitation solutions, prioritizing easily resolvable issues first. Despite disengagement progress, 50,000-60,000 troops remain stationed on both sides, with full de-escalation still pending through ongoing diplomatic and military mechanisms. (PC: The Print & India Today)

Former Indian intelligence officer Lucky Bisht claims Pakistan's ISI operates powerfully in Nepal under CIA direction, orchestrating recent GenZ-led protests against the corrupt regime. Bisht suggests the youth movement is merely a front for larger intelligence operations. He describes the ousted KP Sharma Oli government as a "Chinese-backed administration" rather than Nepal's legitimate government, claiming Western powers wanted it removed. The ex-NSG official predicts a new US-aligned government will emerge in Nepal, having accurately forecasted the regime change months earlier in December. Bisht alleges the CIA is "100% behind" Nepal's unrest, with ISI serving as their regional proxy to counter Chinese influence in the strategically important Himalayan nation. (PC: Times Now)

A Sikh woman in her twenties was raped by two white men in broad daylight in Oldbury, UK, while being subjected to racist abuse including "go back to your country." The racially aggravated attack occurred near Tame Road at 8:30 AM last Tuesday. West Midlands Police are examining CCTV footage and forensic evidence to identify the suspects, described as one man with shaved head in dark sweatshirt, another in grey top. Birmingham MP Preet Kaur Gill condemned the "extreme violence and racially aggravated abuse," while Ilford South MP Jas Athwal called it a "vile, racist, misogynist attack" reflecting rising racial tensions. The incident follows recent brutal assaults on elderly Sikh men at Wolverhampton railway station, sparking community outrage. (PC: News 18 & NDTV)