An Indian national has been taken into custody in the United States following serious allegations of sexual assault against a minor. The incident, which occurred in Oregon, comes as US immigration authorities intensify nationwide enforcement operations targeting undocumented immigrants and criminal offenders. The accused, identified as Vodela Yashaswi Kottapalli, is now facing removal proceedings under US immigration law. Federal agencies, including US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), have confirmed the detention but withheld key details regarding the alleged offense. This case forms part of a broader crackdown on undocumented immigrants, with thousands being deported across 2025 under policies implemented during the second term of Donald Trump.
18 February,2026 05:07 PM IST
Before she was a star, Bhumi Pednekkar was a star-maker—a casting agent at Yash Raj Films who helped discover the likes of Ranveer Singh and Vicky Kaushal. In this deep-dive interview with Mayank Shekhar, Bhumi looks back at her life on the other side of the camera and the harsh reality of delivering one of Hindi cinema’s biggest washouts.
13 February,2026 09:31 AM IST
This Independence Day 2025, take a rare and emotional walk through one of Mumbai’s most historic hidden gems—The Birla House. A home that once hosted the likes of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Birla House was more than just a residence—it was a nerve centre for India’s freedom movement. From intense strategy meetings to quiet moments of reflection, these walls have seen history unfold. In this special episode of Inside Access, Yashovardhan Birla, heir to the iconic Birla legacy, opens the doors to the rooms where the future of free India was once envisioned.
07 August,2025 03:26 PM IST
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is finally unveiled and it’s shaping up to be Indian cinema’s most ambitious mythological film ever. With Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman, plus a score by AR Rahman & Hans Zimmer, the film is set for a massive Diwali 2026 release. Will it erase the memory of Adipurush and deliver the epic we deserve?
03 July,2025 05:51 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
