Khalistani Set Indian Officials' House On Fire In San Francisco
Vandalism and attempted arson at the Indian consulate in San Francisco was carried out by pro-Khalistan supporters on July 2, said reports. Furthermore, the U.S. strongly condemns the reported vandalism and attempted arson against the Indian Consulate in San Francisco on Saturday. Vandalism or violence against diplomatic facilities or foreign diplomats in the U.S. is a criminal offense. Meanwhile, India also raised security concerns amid… read-more
Tags: Khalistani, vandalism, Indian Officials, San Francisco, News Today
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Blind Woman Sues Uber For $1.1 Mn For Discrimination, Denying Rides
A San Francisco-based woman named Lisa Irving has sued Uber for $1.1Mn for denying her ride and discriminating for her disability. Irving, a blind woman who uses guide dog, was denied ride by the drivers while commuting to work. Bullied and verbally abused, Irving’s ride was deliberately cancelled by two drivers. After receiving no response from the company, Irving sued Uber, accusing them of discriminating her on 14 occasions.
Tags: Uber, Taxi, US, San Francisco, Lisa Irving, Discrimination
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139-Yr-Old San Francisco Home Relocated to Another Address Using Dollies
In an out of the ordinary incident, a 139-year-old two-storey Victorian house in San Francisco was shifted to a new address by using rollers. Reportedly, the house was shifted to 635 Fulton Street from original 807 Franklin Street address. While the awe-inspiring operation cost Rs 2.9 crore, the house owner had to obtain permits from over 15 city agencies before relocating. Using giant dollies, the house was transported at a speed of 1 mph.… read-more
Tags: San Francisco, House Relocated, Rollers, Fulton Street, Bizarre event
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Pro-Trump Rally Against Twitter Ban Flops As Only 1 Supporter Showed Up
In a protest rally organised on January 11 against the permanent ban on outgoing US President Donald Trump's Twitter account, just one supporter showed up at Twitter's headquarters in San Francisco. Organized by Trump supporters via a far-right internet forum ‘TheDonald.win’, the rally was also attended by two civilians who applauded the decision of Twitter. However, on a precautionary stance, the authorities have deployed security to protect… read-more
Tags: Donald Trump, Twitter, Washington Capital Riots, San Francisco
Courtesy: The Tribune
Sikh-Americans Stage Peaceful Protest; March Towards Indian Embassy
Amid ongoing farmers protest, various Sikh-American protestors have also expressed their solidarity with the Indian farmers by staging peaceful protests. Hundreds of protestors took to caravans and marched towards the Indian consulate in San Francisco. Demanding revocation of the farm laws, they said the legislation would monopolize the market and push farmers to poverty. Moreover, Cities like New York, Houston, Washington, Michigan and… read-more
Tags: farmer protest, United States, Central Government, Chicago, San Francisco
Courtesy: NDTV