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Indian Woman from Arunachal Pradesh Detained at Shanghai Airport: A Diplomatic Standoff Between India and China
Nov 26, 2025 10:27 am CST
An Arunachal Pradesh woman, Pema Wang Thongdok, faced an 18-hour detention at Shanghai airport when Chinese officials refused to recognize her Indian passport, claiming her birthplace was "part of China." This incident has escalated into a diplomatic issue, with India firmly asserting its sovereignty over Arunachal Pradesh and lodging formal protests with China in both Beijing and New Delhi.
Indian-Origin Expert Ashley Tellis Refutes Allegations of Mishandling Classified Documents and Foreign Collusion
Oct 16, 2025 09:41 am CST
Ashley Tellis, a prominent Indian-American scholar and former Bush administration official, has been arrested for allegedly retaining classified documents and meeting with Chinese officials. His legal team vigorously denies all allegations, particularly claims that he operated on behalf of a foreign power. The FBI reportedly found over 1,000 pages of secret documents at his residence following surveillance of meetings with Chinese representatives.
Indian-Origin Defense Expert Ashley Tellis Placed on Leave by US Think Tank Following FBI Arrest for Classified Information
Oct 16, 2025 02:48 am CST
Prominent Indian-origin scholar Ashley Tellis has been placed on administrative leave by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace after being arrested by the FBI for allegedly retaining classified documents and meeting with Chinese officials. The 64-year-old expert on US-India relations, who helped negotiate the landmark civil nuclear deal during the Bush administration, faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Ashley Tellis: Indian-American Security Expert Arrested for Illegally Retaining Classified Documents and Meeting Chinese Officials
Oct 15, 2025 11:50 am CST
Ashley Tellis, a prominent Indian-American security expert and former Bush administration advisor, has been arrested for allegedly retaining over 1,000 pages of classified documents at his home and meeting with Chinese officials. FBI surveillance captured him printing and concealing top secret materials from Pentagon and State Department facilities. If convicted, Tellis faces up to 10 years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine for these serious national security violations.
Ashley J. Tellis: Indian-Origin Defense Strategist Charged with Unlawful Retention of Classified Information
Oct 15, 2025 10:55 am CST
Former National Security Council member and renowned foreign policy scholar Ashley J. Tellis faces serious charges for allegedly retaining classified defense information. The 64-year-old Indian-origin strategist from the Carnegie Endowment could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted, as investigators also examine his reported meetings with Chinese officials.
State Department Adviser Charged with Removing Classified Documents and Meeting Chinese Officials
Oct 15, 2025 02:56 am CST
A State Department employee with top-secret clearance, Ashley Tellis, faces serious allegations of removing classified documents from secure government facilities and holding multiple unauthorized meetings with Chinese officials. Authorities discovered over 1,000 pages of classified materials during a search of his Virginia residence, raising national security concerns.