Vimal Patel, an Indian American businessman and real estate broker, is among 21 candidates who have qualified to run for Congress in Alabama state’s 2nd District, as a Democrat. Patel, 39, will be contesting the March 5 primary next year along with 13 Democrats and eight Republicans for the District, which spans south Alabama and includes Montgomery County and a portion of Mobile County.
Justice Markandey Katju writes: The eminent Pakistani journalist Moeed Pirzada, who has been living in the US for some time, spoke recently in Alabama about the ‘Garrison State’ (a euphemism for army rule) in Pakistan. In his speech, Moeed mentions that the Garrison State in Pakistan produces, and compels linear thinking. In other words, anyone who criticises, assesses, evaluates, or suggests reforms, is branded as an enemy of Pakistan and of Islam, and is harshly dealt with.
At least four people were killed and 28 others injured during a mass shooting at a birthday party in Alabama, authorities said. In a statement on Sunday, Alabama Law Enforcement officers said the deadly rampage took place in the city of Dadeville late Saturday night, CNN reported.
An Indian student from Telangana was killed in the US when a gun he was holding went off accidentally, as per his family here. Mahankali Akhil Sai, 25, from Khammam district lost his life in the incident that occurred at Auburn in Alabama state on Monday night (local time).
Indian American Harmeet Dhillon, who is mounting an insurgent campaign against the party’s leadership, is picking up support in her bid to head the party at a pivotal moment when former President Donald Trump’s future hangs in the balance.
