Close X
Thursday, November 28, 2024
ADVT 
International

Indian-origin student shot dead by unknown men in US: Report

Darpan News Desk IANS, 30 May, 2023 10:30 AM
  • Indian-origin student shot dead by unknown men in US: Report

New York, May 30 (IANS) A 21 year-old Indian-origin student was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Philadelphia, a media report said.

Jude Chacko, hailing from Kerala's Kollam district, was gunned down while he was returning from work on Sunday (local time), Khaleej Times reported.

His parents migrated to the US more than 30 years ago.

Chacko, a student who also worked part-time, was attacked by two men during a robbery attempt, the report said citing police officials.

His funeral is likely to be held at a Malankara Catholic Church in Philadelphia on Saturday.

In April this year, Saiesh Veera, a 24-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh, was shot dead by unknown men at a fuel station in Ohio.

MORE International ARTICLES

US offers more monkeypox vaccine to states and cities

US offers more monkeypox vaccine to states and cities
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services had previously anticipated allowing 221,000 doses to be ordered starting Monday. But officials said they would release 442,000 doses for order by state, local and territorial health departments.

US offers more monkeypox vaccine to states and cities

Biden calls India, US 'indispensable partners'

Biden calls India, US 'indispensable partners'
As the two countries also celebrate 75 years of establishing diplomatic ties, the US President said further, "India and the United States are indispensable partners, and the US-India Strategic Partnership is grounded in our shared commitment to the rule of law and the promotion of human freedom and dignity."

Biden calls India, US 'indispensable partners'

Rushdie stabbed in New York state at event on asylum for writers

Rushdie stabbed in New York state at event on asylum for writers
State Police said Rushdie, who appeared to have been stabbed in his neck, was flown by helicopter to a hospital from the remote education and spiritual centre in Chautauqua about 550 km from New York City, but did not disclose his condition. The alleged assailant, who pushed him to the floor and attacked him, was taken into custody by a state police trooper who was there, police said.

Rushdie stabbed in New York state at event on asylum for writers

Iconic Canadian coffee brand Tim Hortons opens in the capital of India

Iconic Canadian coffee brand Tim Hortons opens in the capital of India
Canada's iconic coffee and baked goods brand established in 1964, Tim Hortons, opens its first outlet in India today, August 11. The coffee shops at Select Citywalk Mall (Saket) and DLF Cyberhub (Gurugram) will feature warm and comfortable interiors and a welcoming environment inspired by the brands Canadian origins. 

Iconic Canadian coffee brand Tim Hortons opens in the capital of India

Trump remains mum during deposition on 'tax frauds'

Trump remains mum during deposition on 'tax frauds'
Trump, who was summoned by the AG soon after the FBI raid on his Mar a Lago Florida residence to unearth official and classified documents he took home after presidency, is facing a civil suit against him for misstating and inflating accounts and valuations on his properties and realties to secure bank loans to enhance his business and tax breaks to aggregate his profits. 

Trump remains mum during deposition on 'tax frauds'

Ex US president Donald Trump's Florida residence raided by the FBI.

Ex US president Donald Trump's Florida residence raided by the FBI.
Former US Secretary of State and Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton trolled ex-President Donald Trump, implicitly reminding people of some of the reportedly brazenly destructive impacts of Trump's time in the public spotlight. 

Ex US president Donald Trump's Florida residence raided by the FBI.