Six years after the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash killing 157, a Chicago federal jury will determine Boeing's compensation to families of Kenyan mother Mercy Ndivo, 28, and Indian UN consultant Shikha Garg, 36. Boeing accepted responsibility for the 737 Max disaster, which occurred minutes after Addis Ababa takeoff alongside a similar Indonesian crash five months earlier, totaling 346 deaths. Faulty software repeatedly pitched planes' noses down based on single-sensor readings. The company has accepted its fault and settled most of the dozens of lawsuits by families of victims in the six years after a Boeing 737 Max jetliner crashed. Even in the trial for these cases now in Chicago, where Boeing used to have its headquarters, the jury won't examine the the company’s liability. US prosecutors charged Boeing with fraud conspiracy, pending a $1.1 billion settlement agreement. (PC: NDTV & HT)

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar called India a "global superpower" with bilateral ties "stronger than ever" during his exclusive NDTV interview after meeting External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The nations are preparing a defence cooperation Memorandum of Understanding, advancing partnerships across defence, innovation, counterterrorism, and trade. Sa'ar praised PM Modi for being the first world leader contacting Netanyahu post-October 7 attacks, expressing gratitude for India's support. He emphasized the Trump peace plan for Gaza, rejected immediate Palestinian statehood citing security concerns, and confirmed plans to dismantle Hamas governance. Economic initiatives include reviving the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor and expanding Adani's Haifa Port investment. Direct flights resumption and participation in India's AI Summit were confirmed.

A viral video from Toronto shows an unprovoked racial attack on an Indian-origin man at McDonald's. The intoxicated assailant, wearing a Toronto Blue Jays jacket, shoved the victim near the mobile order counter, causing his phone to drop. After the victim calmly retrieved it, the attacker grabbed his collar, pinned him against the wall, and shouted "Why acting superior?" The victim repeatedly asked to be released without retaliating. A McDonald's employee intervened, escorting the aggressor out. Police have not released statements, and identities remain unconfirmed. This incident follows another Ontario McDonald's attack where a white man told an Indian female employee to "go back to her own country," intensifying concerns about rising anti-Indian racism in Canada.

As New York gears up for its mayoral election, an old video of filmmaker Mira Nair calling her son, Zohran Mamdani, “a total desi” has gone viral. The 2013 interview resurfaced amid Mamdani’s rise as a leading candidate in the race. In the clip, Nair said, “We are not firangs at all. He is very much like us.” The Monsoon Wedding director also said her son was deeply interested in politics, not films. Mamdani, a New York State Assembly member, has promised to make life easier for New Yorkers if elected mayor. (PC: NDTV)

Former Miss India and Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly has appealed for help after the Delhi High Court heard her plea about her brother, Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, allegedly detained in the UAE since September 2024. The court directed the Ministry of External Affairs to arrange communication between the family and Major Jaitly and sought a status report on India’s efforts. Calling the order “a ray of hope,” Celina shared an emotional post saying, “You fought for us, bhai.” She urged the government to ensure justice and protection for Indian veterans abroad. (PC: Economic Times)

Indian-British billionaire Gopichand (GP) Hinduja, chairman of the Hinduja Group, passed away in London at the age of 85. The news was announced by British lawmaker Rami Ranger, who called him “gracious, humble, and a guiding force.” Hinduja was known for leading one of the world’s largest family-owned conglomerates, with businesses in banking, energy, and healthcare. Tributes poured in from global leaders and industry figures, describing his death as the end of an era. GP Hinduja’s leadership and philanthropy made him one of the most respected figures in both India and the UK. (PC: X)

Entrepreneur Manish Wahie has warned that rude and entitled behaviour by some Indian travellers is harming India’s global image. “People have started judging us the moment we walk in,” said Wahie, who lives in Kazakhstan. He blamed rising aggression and sudden wealth for this trend. Sharing an example, he said a group of Indian passengers once spread a bedsheet near an aircraft’s emergency exit to gamble. “They don’t realise what kind of impression they’re creating,” he added. Wahie urged airlines to hand out short etiquette guides to travellers to help protect India’s reputation abroad. (PC: Business Today)

Two US courts have stopped the deportation of Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam, an Indian-origin man who spent 43 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. Vedam, who moved to the US as a baby, was freed in October after his conviction was overturned. But immigration officials detained him again for an old minor drug case. His lawyers say it is unfair to deport him after decades of wrongful imprisonment. The courts have paused his deportation while his appeal is reviewed. Vedam’s family hopes he will finally be allowed to live freely in the country he calls home. (PC: India Today)

Canada rejected 74% of Indian student visa applications in August 2025, more than double the 32% rejection rate from a year earlier, as part of stricter immigration controls. Indian applications plummeted from 20,900 in August 2023 to just 4,515 in August 2025. The crackdown follows fraud concerns, with Canadian authorities uncovering nearly 1,550 fraudulent study permit applications in 2023, mostly from India, and detecting over 14,000 potentially fraudulent acceptance letters in 2024. Universities like Waterloo report two-thirds decline in Indian enrollment. The measures coincide with strained India-Canada relations following former PM Trudeau's allegations about India's involvement in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing, which New Delhi strongly denies. (PC: Firstpost & The Indian Express)

A disturbing viral video from Canada shows an intoxicated man violently assaulting an Indian national after accusing him of "acting superior." The unprovoked attack has sparked widespread outrage across social media platforms, with users demanding strict legal action against the perpetrator. The incident has intensified concerns about rising xenophobia and racism targeting immigrants in Canada. Many commentators have highlighted the growing frequency of hate crimes and discriminatory attacks against Indian nationals and other immigrant communities. The video has drawn attention to the challenges faced by immigrants in Canada, prompting calls for stronger hate crime legislation and better protection for vulnerable communities. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether charges have been filed in this case.