local-govt. Brownsville Arts Center & Apartments Project to bring hundreds of affordable homes, cultural arts center to Brooklyn

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Acting Commissioner Ahmed Tigani, Gilbane Development, Blue Sea Development, and Artspace Projects, Inc., today announced the financing of the

USA Snack Wrap returns to McDonald's, hits stores nationwide July 10

Following months of fan anticipation, the McDonald’s Snack Wrap officially hit restaurants nationwide starting Thursday, July 10 and it’s priced at just $2.99. In AAPI cultures, snacking isn’t just a habit—it’s a tradition. The Snack Wrap

new-york Grassroots Media launches Mosaic Connect - transforming multicultural advertising landscape

Cutting-Edge Technology Will Bridge Advertisers With Over 600 Ethnic And Community Media Outlets In Over 40 Languages, Serving Over 25 Multicultural Communities Nationwide New York, NY: Grassroots Media today announced the launch of Mosaic Connect. This

local-govt. NYC DOT's limited edition 'Welcome to Queens' signs to celebrate the world's borough

New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today announced a limited number of authentic street signs honoring Queens, the city’s most diverse borough. Today's release is part of the agency's monthly

local-govt. $80M boost to bolster early childhood education in NYC

Mayor Adams Announces $70 Million in Funding to Support Pre-K  Special Education Students, Finally Delivering Universal Pre-K for All Students  $10 Million in Funding for Childcare Pilot Part of Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget,

local-govt. 'Rise Up NYC' concert series returns with line of world class entertainment

Free Concert Series Will Include 18 Shows Reflecting Various Music Genres and Cultures, Sounds of Diverse City Full Rise Up NYC Artist Line-Up to Be Announced in Coming Weeks  Rise Up NYC Continues Mayor

local-govt. NYC registers lowest quarter of opioid overdose deaths in 5 years

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Acting Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse announced the lowest quarter in five years for opioid overdose deaths and new

local-govt. NYC Health+Hospitals launches applications for Clinical Leadership Fellowship 2026-27

Fellowship provides a one-year opportunity for post-residency graduates to gain experience in health care administration  Application deadline for next year’s fellowship is Friday, September 26 The 2025 - 2026 class includes seven physicians who

Community-News CoHNA welcomes Virginia’s new law differentiating Swastika from Hitler’s Hakenkreuz

Richmond, VA: On July 1, 2025, Virginia’s House Bill 2783 goes into effect, criminalizing the display of Nazi symbols while also actively distinguishing Hitler’s Hakenkreuz (Hooked Cross) from the sacred Swastika. This is a nuanced

New-York-Community Indian Consulate in NY hosts roundtable on Assam’s business potential

New York: The Indian Consulate in New York hosted a Roundtable on Business & Investment Opportunities in Assam with the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, USISPF.   Dr. Ravi Kota, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Assam, and India’s

New-Jersey Health Camp of New Jersey to host free health fairs

Princeton, NJ: Health Camp of New Jersey (HCNJ), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to improving community health outcomes, will host its annual Health Fairs this summer in partnership with local temples and healthcare institutions. These

new-york Indian American Impact Fund backs Tina Shah for Congress

New York: The Indian American Impact Fund, a grassroots group that helps elect Indian American and South Asian candidates, has endorsed physician Tina Shah for the Democratic nomination for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th district,

new-york ITServe Alliance’s Synergy 2025 to take place in Puerto Rico

New York: “I urge you all to register, come and be part of our Synergy 2025, ITServe Alliance’s annual conference, planned to be held at the Puerto Rico Convention Center, San Juan, PR on December

new-york Zohran Mamdani’s old posts, tweets stir up controversies

New York: New York City's mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has been caught up in controversies one after another over his old social media posts and his visit to a Brooklyn mosque during the Mayoral campaign

new-york VHP of America urges support for Texas Flood Relief efforts

New York: VHP of America (VHPA) extends its heartfelt prayers to all those affected by the catastrophic floods impacting the Guadalupe River Basin and surrounding areas in Texas. In just a few overnight hours, more

new-york Indian family of 4 burnt to death in tragic Texas car crash

New York: A family of four from Hyderabad, including two children, lost their lives in a horrific car crash after their vehicle caught fire following a collision with a truck. The incident occurred in Green

new-york Prateek Prasanna wins NSF award for AI-driven medical image analysis

New York: Prateek Prasanna, an Indian American professor has received the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for his project to harness eye gaze data as a key resource for guiding model learning.  Prasanna, an

new-york Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja appointed Treasurer of Musk’s newly formed America Party

New York: Vaibhav Taneja, the Indian-origin Chief Financial Officer of Tesla, has been named treasurer of the America Party—Elon Musk’s newly launched political platform aimed at disrupting the US two-party system. The party’s formation was

new-york Four Indian Americans in TIME100 Creators List

New York: Four Indian Americans—Samir Chaudry, Jay Shetty, Michelle Khare, and Dhar Mann—have been named on the TIME100 Creators 2025 list, which honors influential figures shaping culture through digital content. The list, released by TIME,

new-york With $17.9 B net worth Jay Chaudhry is richest Indian American in US

New York: Jay Chaudhry, a 66-year-old Indian-American entrepreneur, has been named the richest Indian-origin person in the US, with a net worth of $17.9 billion, according to Forbes. He ranks 8th on the magazine’s 2025

India Wasn’t told of rights at the time of arrest: Nikhil Gupta to NY court

New Delhi: In his latest plea, Indian citizen Nikhil Gupta, accused in the Gurpatwant Singh Pannun assassination plot, has sought to exclude some statements made to law enforcement officers, saying he was not made aware

India do-not-miss Gujarat bridge collapse: Death toll rises to 16

Ahmedabad: The death count in the Gambhira Bridge collapse incident in Gujarat rose to 16 after two more bodies were recovered on July 10. The 40-year-old bridge in Vadodara district collapsed this week, resulting in

India do-not-miss Preliminary report on Air India crash likely this week

Ahmedabad: The preliminary investigation report on the deadly Air India flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed at least 260 people on June 12, is set to be released this week. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau

India PM Modi gets standing ovation at Namibian Parliament

The Prime Minister has now delivered 17 addresses in foreign parliaments. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a standing ovation from lawmakers, and chants of 'Modi, Modi' reverberated as he began his address to the

USA do-not-miss Indian-origin Sabih Khan is Apple's new COO

California: Sabih Khan, a seasoned Apple veteran born in Moradabad, India, is set to take on the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the company. Khan, who has been with Apple for the past

WORLD NATO jets scrambled after Russian attack

Kyiv: NATO jets were scrambled this week after Russia launched its largest drone attack yet on Ukraine, sending more than 700 unmanned aerial vehicles into Ukrainian airspace and prompting allied air forces to enter high

USA Trade deal: Indian team to visit US again

New Delhi/Washington: An Indian team of trade negotiators is set to likely travel to the United States once again, to seek clarity regarding several recent announcements from Washington, including a proposed 10 per cent tariff

India do-not-miss Gazing down from the space

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is in the final week of his stay at the International Space Station (ISS), enjoys the stunning panoramic view of Earth from the 7-windowed Cupola Module. He tried his hand

India 5 nations, 8 days — Modi crafting a new world order

PM Narendra Modi’s whirlwind tour was about bolstering India’s global posture as a committed development partner to the Global South, and as a responsible voice against terrorism. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in India

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USA do-not-miss US visas to cost more with $250 'integrity fee'

New Delhi: The United States has introduced a new $250 "Visa Integrity Fee" for non-immigrant visa applicants under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4. The Visa

USA do-not-miss Over 2,000 NASA employees may be fired: Report

Florida: US President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly planning to cut at least 2,145 senior-ranking NASA employees who are equipped with specialized skills and managerial abilities, documents obtained by Politico stated. The report added that

USA Texas flash floods kill over 104, dozens missing

Texas: Flash floods in Texas killed more than 100 people over the Fourth of July weekend, with an unknown number still missing. Among the victims were several girls attending a summer camp. The devastation along

USA do-not-miss Trump assassination bid: 6 Secret Service agents suspended

Washington: Six Secret Service agents have been suspended over lapses linked to the attempted assassination of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, last year. The disciplinary action comes just days before the anniversary of

U-S-A-National St. Jude cancer survivor comes full circle

Surekha Murti-Fehr was just 2 when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Her earliest memories are of her treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, losing her hair and watching television with her father,

U-S-A-National Diaspora changemakers converge to discuss tech-driven education reform in India

Boston: A groundbreaking conversation on the future of education in India is set to take place on July 23, 2025, at the Burlington Marriott in Burlington, MA. Titled “One Tablet: Infinite Futures,” the event will

U-S-A-National Diaspora changemakers converge to discuss tech-driven education reform in India

Boston: A groundbreaking conversation on the future of education in India is set to take place on July 23, 2025, at the Burlington Marriott in Burlington, MA. Titled “One Tablet: Infinite Futures,” the event will

U-S-A-National Diaspora changemakers converge to discuss tech-driven education reform in India

Boston: A groundbreaking conversation on the future of education in India is set to take place on July 23, 2025, at the Burlington Marriott in Burlington, MA. Titled “One Tablet: Infinite Futures,” the event will

new-york Dr. Amit Chakrabarty, Dr. Hetal Gor inducted as AAPI President, BOT Chairperson

New York: For the first time in the history of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), during a formal ceremony Dr. Amit Chakrabarty and Dr. Hetal Gor were formally administered the oath

India do-not-miss Our border is with Tibet, not China: Arunachal CM

New Delhi: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has said that no Indian state, including Arunachal, shares a border directly with China. Khandu told PTI news agency that Indian states share a border with Tibet

India do-not-miss NIA files fresh charges against 26/11 accused

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a supplementary charge sheet against Tahawwur Rana, accused in the case linked to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, officials said. The court also extended Rana's judicial custody

India do-not-miss E-commerce platforms abused for terror financing: FATF

New Delhi: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the intergovernmental body that monitors money laundering and terror financing worldwide, has raised serious concerns over the growing misuse of e-commerce platforms and online payment services by

sports Wimbledon 2025: New mom Belinda Bencic storms into semis

London: Returning to the circuit after the birth of her child, Belinda Bencic continued with her dream run as she stormed into the women's singles semifinals at Wimbledon 2025, getting past youngster Mirra Andreeva in

sports After Asian Cup, India women target FIFA WC

New Delhi: It’s been some days since India's historic qualification for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026. But the dust from the celebrations isn't settling anytime soon, and the women's football hype is only

sports India breach fortress Edgbaston with 336-run win over England

Birmingham: Pacer Akash Deep picked a superb 6-99 to complete a ten-wicket match haul as India beat England by 336 runs to get their first-ever Test match win at Edgbaston. The statement victory has also

trending CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns from Musk’s X

New York: Linda Yaccarino has announced she is stepping down as the CEO of Elon Musk-owned social media platform X, two years after joining the firm. In a statement issued on her X handle, Yaccarino said

business do-not-miss Indian space regulator approves Musk’s Starlink services for 5 years

New Delhi: The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has approved Elon Musk’s Starlink for a period of five years in the country. With this, the final regulatory hurdle for the cheaper internet service

business Close to making trade deal with India: Trump

Washington: In a significant development on the global trade front, President Donald Trump has stated that the United States is “close to making a deal with India”, even as Washington moves ahead with imposing fresh

subcontinent do-not-miss ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders

Kabul: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants against the Supreme Leader of the Taliban, Haibatullah Akhundzada, and the Chief Justice of the "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan", Abdul Hakim Haqqani. The two de

subcontinent Hasina gave 'shoot' orders during Bangladesh protests: Report

Dhaka: The brutal crackdown on student protesters in Bangladesh last year was ordered by then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, revealed a leaked audio of her conversation with a senior government official, the BBC reported. In the audio,

subcontinent Bilawal Bhutto slammed over extradition remarks

The PPP leader faces backlash in Pakistan after he suggested individuals like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar should be extradited to India. Islamabad: Describing former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari as an “immature political child,” the Pakistan

subcontinent do-not-miss China denies backing Pakistan in Op Sindoor

Beijing: China has denied that it provided active military support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, adding that the India-China relationship is in a “critical moment of improvement and development. "...China and Pakistan are close neighbors, enjoying

humour It's not just Indians who love free stuff

An X user named Arvind recently shared a photo of a “Tasting Policy” sign at a Frozen Fun in New Delhi. Frozen Fun is an ice cream chain that offers gelatos and sorbets in about

lifestyle Borrowed inspiration: Kolhapuri chappals make appearance in Prada’s latest summer collection

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court demanding that the Italian fashion house Prada pay compensation to the Kolhapuri chappal artisans for allegedly copying their design in their latest

lifestyle Louis Vuitton turns India’s iconic auto rickshaw into a ₹35 lakh handbag

Louis Vuitton has once again captured global attention with its unconventional approach to luxury design. This time, the spotlight is on a handbag modeled after India’s iconic auto rickshaw — and it comes with an

Spiritual-Awareness How does stress injure your body?

By Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj (Photo courtesy: www.sos.org)  How many of us can claim that the everyday challenges of life do not leave us stressed? Stress has become a part and parcel of our lives in

WORLD Russian minister sacked by Putin found dead in his car

Moscow: Former Russian transport minister Roman Starovoit, 53, was found dead, just hours after President Vladimir Putin dismissed him from his role. Starovoit was found with a gunshot wound near his Tesla car in Moscow

WORLD UK, France must end dependency on US, China: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron made a strong plea for the UK and other European countries to de-risk their relationships with and decrease their reliance on both the US and China. Macron made these remarks in

WORLD Israel strikes derailed Trump-led nuclear deal: Iran

Tehran: Iran is still open to diplomacy, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserted, revealing that he and US President Donald Trump’s special envoy were close to a “historic breakthrough” before the outbreak of the Israel-Iran war.

Diaspora Indo-Canadian CBC News anchor resigns

Toronto: Well-known Indian-origin news anchor Travis Dhanraj has resigned from Canada's national broadcaster, CBC News, accusing the channel of sidelining and silencing him, and of editorial imbalance.   The 42-year-old plans to sue CBC, which has

Diaspora Kerala nurse to be executed on July 16 in Yemen

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala-born nurse Nimisha Priya, sentenced to death in Yemen for murdering a Yemeni national, is set to be executed on July 16, according to human rights activist Samuel Jerome. Jerome, who is part of the

Diaspora Canadian honor for India-born prof who lost family in Kanishka bombing

Ottawa: Professor Mahesh Chandra Sharma, an Indo-Canadian academic who suffered immense personal loss in the Air India Flight 182 (Kanishka) bombing in 1985, has been honored with the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian

Diaspora Former UK PM Rishi Sunak joins Goldman Sachs

London: UK's Indian-origin former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to join Goldman Sachs as a senior adviser, in his first major role after resigning as Conservative Party leader last year. Sunak will be returning

WORLD PM Modi, President Lula discuss strengthening India-Brazil cooperation

Brasilia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva here, during which both leaders agreed to boost the cooperation between the two countries across all sectors. PM Modi described President Lula

India WORLD BRICS nations condemn Pahalgam massacre, denounce terror

Rio de Janeiro: Leaders of BRICS nations have strongly condemned the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists. In a joint declaration at the summit here,

health BMI may influence breast cancer risk in women with heart disease: WHO

New York: Excess weight may increase the risk of developing breast cancer among postmenopausal women with cardiovascular disease, according to a study by the World Health Organization (WHO). Higher body mass index (BMI) is a known

health New gene therapy shows potential for restoring hearing loss

New York: In a significant scientific breakthrough, an international team of researchers has developed a novel gene therapy that can improve hearing in children and adults with congenital deafness or severe hearing impairment. In the study,

health Brighter night light exposure linked to higher heart disease risk

New York: Are you in the habit of sleeping with lights on during the night? Beware, a study led by an international team of researchers found that brighter night-time light exposure may increase the risks

Anuvrat-Movement It all starts with you and a change in perspective

By Juliana Di Leonardo Recently, I had the opportunity to rescue domesticated rats from a hoarding situation on Long Island. It was an extremely hot day and I didn't know what to expect. I knew there

entertainment Arijit most followed musician on Spotify; beats Taylor Swift

Singer Arijit Singh has edged past global pop stars Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran to emerge as the most followed artist on music streaming platform Spotify with 151 million followers. American singer Swift, one of the

entertainment Bollywood top-grossers of 2025

From historical dramas to patriotic tear-jerkers and lavish comedy thrillers, the first half of the year was memorable. As the stage is set for the next six months of 2025, a look at the 10

entertainment Aamir Khan to kickstart 'Mahabharat' production from Aug

In a conversation with Screen, actor Aamir Khan revealed that production of his dream project 'Mahabharat' will begin in August. This won’t be a single film but a series of back-to-back movies, acknowledging the epic’s

entertainment SRK, Priyanka may return to 'Don 3': Report

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is likely to make a cameo in the highly anticipated 'Don 3'. The makers are reportedly planning to give a mega twist to the film by adding a surprise role for

entertainment Brad Pitt’s 'F1' zooms past Rs 50 cr-mark in India

The film 'F1' has been driving forward with steady speed ever since it hit Indian theatres, and now, the film has officially crossed the Rs 50 crore milestone at the domestic box office. The Brad

entertainment 'Ramayana' makers earn Rs 1000 cr after release of first glimpse

Nitesh Tiwari’s 'Ramayana' is one of the biggest, most expensive, and highly anticipated projects currently in the works, and the movie is being bankrolled by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios. The first glimpse of the

entertainment Will Smith to join Allu Arjun in Atlee's sci-fi film?

South Indian superstar Allu Arjun is all set to take things to the next level with a massive sci-fi action film, currently titled 'AA22xA6' (working title). According to a News18 report, famous Hollywood actor Will

local-govt. Keeping New Yorkers safe: Lowest shootings in recorded history, six-straight quarters of declining crime

By Eric Adams, Mayor - NYC July 7, 2025 The Adams administration’s north star has always been public safety. New Yorkers want to send their kids to school, go to work, shop in their local store, go

local-govt. Citywide Doula Initiative achieves major milestones in maternal health outcomes

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Acting Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse today announced several major health milestones achieved last year by the Citywide Doula

local-govt. Accessible streets: NYC DOT expands bus stop upgrades, pedestrian signals

Street Accessibility Improvements Include Accessible Pedestrian Signals at 3,400 intersections and 40 New Accessible Bus Stops, and 105 Raised Crosswalks In Honor of Disability Pride Month, New Report Highlights Historic Progress Improving Accessibility Across

local-govt. The Affordable Scoop: A monthly guide to permanently affordable homes across the city

This month’s roundup features deeply affordable apartments for older New Yorkers, families, and individuals—with rents that meet New Yorkers where they are  New York, NY: As market-rate rents hit record highs and competition for housing intensifies,

local-govt. NYC's new Dept of Sustainable Delivery to boost street safety

Department will harness potential of sustainable transportation options, improve street safety, and bring order to rapid growth of deliveries in New York City  Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget includes funding to hire 45 new

local-govt. City officials urge New Yorkers to stay safe during Tuesday's heat advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from 10 A.M. until 8 P.M. Tuesday, July 8  Cooling centers will be open across the city  To find the nearest location, including hours of

USA Social Security applauds passage of bill providing historic tax relief to seniors

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is celebrating the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that delivers long-awaited tax relief to millions of older Americans. The bill ensures that nearly 90%

economy Filling the gender gap to achieve Viksit Bharat@2047

By Megha G Pillai & Aneesh K A Gender equality is not just a moral responsibility; it's an economic strategy. As India marches confidently toward its ambition of becoming the third-largest economy by 2027, the milestones are

New-York-Community DSNDP celebrates 500 Green Milestones with a mega cleanliness and tree plantation drive

In an extraordinary demonstration of global unity and environmental commitment, a nonprofit organization Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratisthan (DSNDP), organized a Mega Cleanliness Drive and Tree Plantation/Conservation Event, titled "500 Green Milestones Powered by DSNDP",

Indian-Community PARAM hosts grand annual summer picnic celebrating Rajasthani culture

PARAM – Philadelphia Rajasthani Mandal USA, the leading community organization for Rajasthanis in the tri-state area, proudly hosted its much-anticipated Annual Summer Picnic, a joyful day filled with vibrant cultural celebrations, traditional cuisine, and deep-rooted

Indian-Community ATA selects Baltimore for 19th conference and youth convention

The American Telugu Association (ATA) held its Board Meeting on June 28, 2025, at the APA Hotel Woodbridge in New Jersey. The event began with a devotional prayer song, followed by graceful classical dance performances.

local-govt. Community Op-Ed: The Best Budget Ever Gets Even Better: Making New York City More Affordable for Working-Class New Yorkers

By Eric Adams, Mayor - NYC Last week, our ‘Best Budget Ever’ got even better as our administration worked with the City Council to deliver a budget that prioritizes public safety, affordability, and improved quality of

local-govt. NYC Health+Hospitals/Kings County completes first Vnotes hysterectomy in NYS

Minimally invasive technique marks a surgical milestone and advances care for women at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County  Patients benefit from reduced postoperative pain, lower infection risk, quicker recovery, decreased reliance on pain medications,

OP-ED Dalai Lama at 90 — a battle of faith, freedom, and geopolitics

By K S Tomar The Dalai Lama remains a living lesson in dignity. The world must ensure that his legacy is not rewritten in Beijing’s ink. As the 14th Dalai Lama turns 90, the world is not

WORLD His Holiness The Fourteenth Dalai Lama - Dreaming of a World Beyond War

By Bhuvan Lall 1989 was a landmark year in human history. There were momentous world-changing events taking place. The division that had scarred the world since the end of World War II was coming to an

New-York-Community All women Rotary Club of Jericho Sunrise installs new president

The Rotary Club of Jericho Sunrise, the only all-women's Rotary club in New York, conducted the installation ceremony of incoming President Sunita Sadhnani (2025-26) at The Metropolitan, Glen Cove, NY. It was well attended by

New-York-Community The 'Big Beautiful Bill' is anything but: Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar

The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” is anything but. It’s a raw deal for working families and a serious blow to our healthcare system. This bill guts nearly a billion dollars from Medicaid and kicks almost

local-govt. We Outside Summer: New Yorkers get 22 miles of car-free streets this summer

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today continued “We Outside Summer” by announcing the city’s largest-ever Summer Streets, featuring more than 22 miles of

trending Narcotics Control Board of India busts a global drug cartel leading to arrests in USA and Australia

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah says, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government is determined to saw off every drug cartel and protect our youth, no matter where they operate from. Union

local-govt. City & State New York recognizes three NYC Health+Hospitals CEOs in 2025 'Brooklyn Power 100' list

NYC Health + Hospitals announced that NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull CEO Sandra Sneed, NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health CEO Svetlana Lipyanskaya, MPA, and NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County CEO Sheldon McLeod were recognized by

local-govt. HPD partners with University of Michigan for 2026 NYC Housing and Vacancy Survey

New partnership underscores HPD’s commitment to high-quality data collection, privacy protection, and fairness For years, the New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey has informed the work of the City of New York and the Department

India S Jaishankar meets top US leaders

(Photo courtesy: Dr S Jaishankar/Facebook) After meeting Gabbard, he posted on X that he had a “good exchange on the global situation and our bilateral cooperation”. He said that it was great to meet (Kash) Patel

India do-not-miss Quad leaders condemn Pahalgam terror attack

Washington: Renewing their commitment to work together to fight terrorism, the Quad foreign ministers have demanded that all those responsible for the "reprehensible" Pahalgam attack be immediately brought to justice, and countries concerned cooperate with

India PM Modi conferred with Ghana's highest civilian honor

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with Ghana’s national honor, The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, in recognition of his distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership. The prestigious award

India do-not-miss Journey of Indians to Trinidad and Tobago about 'courage': PM

Port of Spain: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address to the Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago, said on July 3 that their life journey in the Caribbean country has been about courage. He said,

India do-not-miss Amarnath Yatra: Over 12,000 have darshan on 1st day

New Delhi: About 12,300 yatris had ‘darshan’ inside the holy cave shrine on the first day of the 38-day-long Amarnath Yatra. Another batch of 6411 Yatris had left for ‘darshan’.  Authorities have left no stone unturned

India do-not-miss Shah congratulates NCB on busting global drug cartel

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has congratulated the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and other agencies on busting a global drug cartel. Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is determined to dismantle every

India do-not-miss Modi interacts with Shubhanshu, 1st Indian astronaut aboard ISS

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a video interaction with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS). During the warm and inspiring conversation, PM Modi lauded

e-paper July 5-11, 2025 | Vol. 18, Issue 11

USA Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax bill now a reality

President Donald Trump declared he has "more power now" in his second term, citing the major legislative win. Washington: After hectic parleys, the House of Representatives has passed President Donald Trump’s multi-trillion-dollar tax and spending bill,

India Strong India to contribute to a stable world: PM Modi

PM Modi becomes the first Indian Prime Minister to address Ghana’s Parliament; calls for a stronger voice for the Global South. Accra/Port of Spain: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 3 became the first Indian Prime

business Long Islander Balaji Srinivasan to build new nation for techies

Singapore: Indian-origin tech entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan has purchased a private island near Singapore to build what he calls a “Network State”- a decentralized, digital-first society for techies, creators, and founders. Born in Plainview, Long Island, son

new-york Gukesh defeats Magnus Carlsen once again

New York: For the second straight time while facing world champion Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen was forced to throw in the towel and resign. After his loss in the classical format against the Indian teenager at

USA US halts air defense missiles to Ukraine: Report

Washington: The Pentagon has paused shipments of air defense missiles and other precision weapons to Ukraine due to concerns over dwindling US stockpiles, according to a report in Politico. The decision was made by the Pentagon’s

new-york US celebrates 249 years of independence

New York: The United States marks its 249th anniversary of independence on July 4, 2025, commemorating the nation’s official break from British rule in 1776. Declared a federal holiday in 1941, Independence Day remains one

USA 200 Marines to be sent to support immigration enforcement in Florida

Florida: The U.S. military will deploy 200 Marines to Florida to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with administrative and logistical tasks. This is the first group of military personnel to assist ICE under the

Indian-American Indian American seventh grader selected for prestigious Johns Hopkins program

New York: Srisharan Shankaranarayanan, a 7th-grade student of Indian-American origin from South Setauket, New York, has been selected to attend the prestigious summer program at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY). He

New-Jersey Edison gets world's largest indoor themed mini putting and luxury bowling place

Play and leisure reached exciting new heights as Albatross, the world’s largest indoor-themed mini putting and luxury bowling destination, officially opened its doors in Edison, NJ.  The highly anticipated grand opening celebration took place, drawing

New-Jersey Bill to establish New Jersey-India Commission passes General Assembly

Trenton, NJ: Legislation that would establish the New Jersey-India Commission passed the General Assembly Monday in an effort to enhance the State’s ability to foster trade and investment between India and New Jersey, while also

New-Jersey Dr. Tina Shah in race for NJ’s 7th Congressional District seat

New Jersey: Practicing physician of Westfield, NJ, Dr. Tina Shah announced July 1, 2025, that she is launching her campaign to be elected to the US Congress from New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. She wants

new-york Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna to headline FIA’s 43rd India Day Parade in NYC

New York: The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA-NY-NJ-CT-NE) opened its curtain-raiser event at the Consulate General of India in New York with a moment of solemn reflection, honoring victims of recent tragedies from Pahalgam to

entertainment Deepika to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

In a landmark moment for Bollywood, actress Deepika Padukone has been selected to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Motion Pictures category, class of 2026. The announcement was made during

entertainment Priyanka Chopra admits she misses Bollywood

Promoting her latest release, 'Heads of State', actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas opened up in an interview with India Today about missing Bollywood and shared her excitement for her upcoming Indian project, 'SSMB 29'. She said: “I

sports do-not-miss Premier League, Liverpool 'devastated' by tragic passing of Diogo Jota at 28

Liverpool: Premier League and Liverpool said they were "devastated" to hear the news of Portugal and Red's forward Diogo Jota's demise in a tragic car accident in Spain.  According to a BBC report, Jota's brother, Andre

sports do-not-miss Smriti first Indian woman to score tons across all formats

Nottingham: Smriti Mandhana created history with a century against England in the first T20I at Trent Bridge as she became the first Indian woman to score a hundred in all three formats. She is also the

sports Wimbledon 2025: Djokovic dismantles Evans to reach third round

London: Novak Djokovic showed his class and hunger for history once again at Wimbledon, breezing past Britain’s Daniel Evans 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 to move into the third round of men's singles. The 24-time Grand Slam

sports do-not-miss Shubman scripts history with highest Test score by an Indian in England

Birmingham: Skipper Shubman Gill has etched his name into cricket’s record books with a remarkable display of skill, temperament, and hunger in the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 series at Edgbaston here. After his

subcontinent Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 6 months in jail

Dhaka: Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to six months in prison in a contempt of court case by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on July 2. The verdict was issued by a three-member

subcontinent Pakistan begins UNSC presidency; pledges transparency

United Nations: Pakistan said that it had assumed the Presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of July with a “sense of purpose, humility and conviction” to promote respect of law and multilateralism.

subcontinent Dalai Lama shuts out China's role in succession plan

China says only Beijing has the authority to decide the successor of the Dalai Lama. Dharamsala: Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, said the 600-year-old institution would continue after his death, and it would choose

new-york Vivek Shah named chair of Newmark J-School Board

New York: The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY has announced a significant leadership update to its foundation’s board of directors, aimed at reinforcing its mission of delivering accessible, world-class journalism education.  Vivek Shah,

new-york Meta recruits IITian and AI expert Trapit Bansal in its Superintelligence Team

New York: One more IITian is making a name for himself in the global tech community.   Meta has recruited Trapit Bansal for its upcoming Superintelligence 11 Team.   Former AI researcher of OpenAI, Trapit Bansal is

WORLD Tougher visa measures for foreign workers in UK

London: The British government tabled the first set of tougher visa norms in the House of Commons this week to curb the recruitment of foreign skilled workers across different sectors, including the care industry, calling

WORLD Iran halts cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

The US called the move "unacceptable" and warned Iran against using it to gain leverage. Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on July 2 issued an order to enact a law to suspend the country's cooperation with

WORLD Netanyahu vows ‘there will be no Hamas’ in post-war Gaza

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would completely eliminate Hamas in his first public remark since US President Donald Trump claimed that Israel agreed to a 60-day ceasefire plan in Gaza. Speaking at the

humour Driving wisdom from my decades of driving

I’ve been a driver for more than 40 years, so I consider myself somewhat of an expert on driving. I’ve learned many important lessons while driving, which I’d like to share with non-drivers, novice drivers

lifestyle Houston’s HPC25 shows how medicine can be both science and seva

By Krishiv Shah  What happens when more than a thousand physicians, pharmacists, nurses, dentists, public-health experts, and students gather under one roof to talk shop—and soul? BAPS Charities’ first-ever Healthcare Professionals Conference (HPC25), held this month

OP-ED The spirit of quiet renaissance that fuels America in 2025

By Vipul Tamhan This July 4, we are reminded that America's greatest days are not behind us; they are being written by ordinary people creating a brighter, more democratic future. As fireworks light up the summer sky

business do-not-miss Next decade to bolster India's global digital leadership: PM Modi

New Delhi: As 'Digital India' completes 10 years, the next decade will be even more transformative, as the country moves from digital governance to global digital leadership -- from India-first to India-for-the-world, Prime Minister Narendra

business India supports global financial architecture reforms: FM Sitharaman

Seville (Spain): India supports reforms to the international financial architecture to enhance inclusivity and equity, including Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) reforms and fairer credit rating systems, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed. MDB lending must be

business India to become world’s third-largest economy by 2030: Hardeep Puri

New Delhi: India has recently overtaken Japan and is poised to become the third-largest economy by 2030, overtaking Germany, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said. In the past 11 years, India has risen from

business India, US may sign interim trade agreement soon

New Delhi: India is on course to finalise an interim trade agreement with the US soon to escape the tariff hike on its exports proposed by President Donald Trump, according to a report in the

local-govt. Vision Zero: NYC traffic deaths reach historic low in first half of 2025

New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced traffic deaths reached the lowest level in recorded history during the first six months of 2025, with fatalities down 32 percent compared to

Anuvrat-Movement Discover compassionate living & truth about dairy industry: Visit Humane Long Island and PETA at 2025 JAINA Convention in Chicago

As the Jain community gathers in Chicago for the 2025 biennial JAINA Convention this week, an extraordinary opportunity awaits all attendees—an opportunity to deepen our commitment to ahimsa (non-violence) and live in greater harmony with

Spiritual-Awareness The root of the problem – Teaching from the Shrimad Bhagwat Gita

Every day, many of us wake up feeling exhausted. We reach for a cup or two of coffee to push through the fatigue and chalk it up to being busy. To combat tiredness, we may

Indian-American Ashok Rajamani signs with powerhouse Hollywood management and production company

By D.P. Thomas Acclaimed author, poet, artist, and speaker Ashok Rajamani, whose Pulitzer Prize-Luminary Commended memoir, ‘The Day My Brain Exploded: A True Story,’ is set to be adapted into a movie by the producers of

U-S-A-National World's largest diaspora organisation GOPIO announces inaugural webinar series

Monthly virtual events to galvanize global Indian community with best-in-class experts GOPIO – The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin announced today that they will be embarking on a series of virtual events starting July

local-govt. NYC celebrates first day of 2025 Summer Rising season

City Also Highlights the 2025 Summer Meals Program: Free Breakfast and Lunch Available to All New Yorkers Under Age of 18 New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, and

local-govt. Mayor Adams, Chancellor Aviles Ramos celebrate strong academic gains in math and reading by public schools

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles Ramos today released the following statement on the latest screener results, assessments given to New York City Public Schools students

trending Quad Foreign Ministers issue joint statement after the Washington DC meeting

Foreign ministers of the Quad grouping—US, India, Japan and Australia—on Tuesday condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and said the perpetrators of this “reprehensible act” should be brought to justice without any delay. In a

trending Key highlights from 2025 Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Washington D.C

July 01, 2025:  The Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan met in Washington, D.C. on July 1, 2025, for the 10th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. They

entertainment Amitabh Bachchan drops hint on 'Kalki 2' return

As the epic sci-fi film 'Kalki 2898 AD' completes one year since its release, fans were delighted to see megastar Amitabh Bachchan marking the occasion with an emotional message. The film, released in 2024, was

entertainment Richard Gere in India to celebrate Dalai Lama’s birthday

Hollywood actor Richard Gere joined celebrations in Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh ahead of the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama. While the Dalai Lama’s birthday falls on July 6 as per the Gregorian calendar,

U-S-A-National Gun shots fired at Iskcon temple in Utah in suspected hate crime

The ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, came under attack in suspected hate crimes, according to a recent social media announcement. Famous for its annual Holi Festival, the temple was reportedly

trending NASA chooses Indian American astronaut Anil Menon for ISS mission in June 2026

Washington DC: NASA astronaut Anil Menon has been assigned his first mission to the International Space Station, serving as a flight engineer and Expedition 75 crew member, NASA said in its official statement.  According to NASA,

entertainment Films to watch out for in July

From action-filled Heads of State to gripping drama based on Rajiv Gandhi's assassination - a look at the releases gracing your screen this month... Heads of State | July 2 | Prime Video The film follows two

entertainment Paresh Rawal returns to 'Hera Pheri 3' after 'controversial' exit

Actor Paresh Rawal clarified that he is back to being a part of 'Hera Pheri 3' over a month after announcing his exit from the film. During his appearance on a podcast recently, the popular

entertainment Ranbir Kapoor wraps up 'Ramayana' shoot

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor wrapped up the shoot for 'Ramayana'-Part 1, and the actor thanked everyone, including the cast and crew members, for the support and hard work in making the film's shoot a success. Directed

India religion Religious fervor grips Puri

In a divine experience for millions of devotees at the coastal town of Puri in Odisha, the grand Ratha Yatra festival commenced with the holy triad — Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra —

health Coffee may help slow down ageing, boost longevity: Study

London: Love your morning cup of coffee? A new study has shown that it may not only energise you but also help slow down ageing and boost longevity. Caffeine has long been linked to potential

health A bowl of spinach, kale and broccoli may boost heart health

New Delhi: Eating a bowl of leafy green and cruciferous vegetables like spinach, kale, and broccoli may be good to ward off the risk of heart attack and stroke, particularly in elderly women. A team of

health Implant restores movement after spinal cord injury in animal trials

Sydney: In a promising development for spinal injury treatment, a team of Australian researchers has successfully restored movement in rats using an implantable electronic device, offering new hope for human patients and even injured pets

health 1 in 6 people worldwide suffer from loneliness: WHO

New York: Nearly 17 per cent or one in six people worldwide is affected by loneliness, and the condition was linked to an estimated 100 deaths every hour -- more than 8,71,000 deaths annually between

OP-ED A predatory digital playground of Game Jihad

As the sinister machinery of Islamic extremism evolves, gaming platforms demand urgent action. By Vipul Tamhane The controller is intuitive in a twelve-year-old's grasp as she/he plays an engaging video game. Unbeknownst to them, however, a harmless

USA America Day: A star-spangled legacy and Trump’s restored grip on global diplomacy

By K S Tomar Under President Trump’s watch, America doesn’t just celebrate freedom—it defends, negotiates, and recalibrates it. President Donald Trump stands on the threshold of reshaping American history, championing a provocative new doctrine anchored in the

New-York-Community FIA curtain-raiser sets stage for historic 43rd India Day Parade, NYC

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna named co-grand marshals, and Cricmax Connect launches ambitious cricket revolution in the USA The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA-NY-NJ-CT-NE) opened its curtain-raiser event at the Consulate General of India in New

USA S. Jaishankar in US for Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting

At the invitation of U.S. Secretary of State Mr. Marco Rubio, the External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, will undertake an official visit to United States of America from 30 June to

local-govt. Macy's 4th of July Fireworks: Mayor Adams announces 100,000 free tickets for New Yorkers

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that 100,000 free tickets will be available to the public for viewing the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks on Friday. The tickets will be available for designated

local-govt. Mamdani is absolute wrong choice for NYC: Rep Gillen

On June 25th, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after Zohran Mamdani won the NYC Mayoral Democratic Primary:  “Socialist Zohran Mamdani is too extreme to lead New York City. His entire campaign has been

local-govt. NYC DOT takes step to put 'park' back in Park Avenue, hires landscape planners to redesign iconic Manhattan street

New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the next step to put the ‘park’ back in Park Avenue with the selection of Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners LLC as

local-govt. Mayor Adams launches rent reporting pilot to help tenants strengthen credit scores

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a new pilot program to help tenants in affordable housing developments report on-time rental payments to major credit bureaus, in an effort to strengthen their credit scores.

New-York-Community Ajay Bhutoria calls Mamdani's NYC Dem mayoral primary win "historic," cautions South Asians

Ajay Bhutoria, former advisor to President Biden gave the following statement on Zohran Mamdani's recent win in NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary. "Zohran Mamdani’s historic win in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary as the first

local-govt. We Outside Summer: As outdoor pool season starts, Central Park gets new Gottesman Pool

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa today continued New York’s “We Outside Summer” by celebrating the opening of city public pools

local-govt. Rep McCarthy was fearless advocate of gun safety: Lavine

Glen Cove, NY: New York State Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) has issued the following statement regarding the death of former Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy:  “I am extremely saddened to hear of the passing of former Congresswoman

local-govt. NYC Health+Hospitals/Bellevue, NYC Health Dept take part in global exercise to test new portable biocontainment unit

New York, NY: NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, alongside the New York City Health Department, FDNY, and NYC Emergency Management, participated in the international Tranquil Passport exercise to test the nation’s capability to safely and securely

USA holistic-life Lotus shows way to celebrate Yoga Day – with a twist

Great Neck, NY: Over 250 people came together to celebrate the International Day of Yoga here on Long Island. But in a twist, instead of yoga postures, they were exposed to the higher, spiritual forms

USA Trump’s ceasefire brings peace to the world

US President hailed the Iran-Israel ceasefire as a sign of restored American strength and deterrence. Washington: As an anxious world waited with bated breath while Iran and Israel traded missiles after missiles, US President Donald Trump

New-York-Community UPLIFTNY25: A day of spirituality and wellness at Rumsey Playfield

The Giving Bank Foundation hosts an inaugural event celebrating International Yoga Day and Summer Solstice   New York, NY:  On Saturday, June 21, 2025, nearly 5,000 participants gathered in the heart of Central Park for UPLIFTNY25,

India Shubhanshu Shukla enters ISS, a giant leap for India

'Jai Hind, Jai Bharat', the astronaut said in his first message to India from the International Space Station. New York: Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla scripted history by becoming the first from the

India India's terror concerns ignored at SCO?

New Delhi: After the Defense Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) failed to adopt a joint statement following their meeting in China's Qingdao, India said that it wanted concerns on terrorism reflected in the

new-york Zohran Mamdani becomes Democratic nominee for Mayor of New York City

Born to acclaimed Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old self-described socialist, clinched victory in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in a stunning political upset. “In the

USA do-not-miss NYC Mayor officially announces reelection bid

New York: Mayor Eric Adams launched an independent bid for NYC mayor after dropping out of the Democratic primary, AP reported. His move came after Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani stunned New York with a Democratic primary

India US Embassy in India issues strict new rule for DS-160 application form

New Delhi: In a move to tighten security screening, U.S. visa applicants are now required to disclose all social media usernames they've used over the past five years on the DS-160 application form, failing to

new-york AI agents will act as teachers’ assistants, not substitutes: Sal Khan, Khan Academy founder

New York: Khan Academy founder Sal Khan predicts AI in the classroom will be like "four or five" helpful grad students.  Khan said in a BBC interview that AI agents will act as teachers' assistants, not

U-S-A-National Krishnamoorthi, Thanedar named in Minnesota shooter’s hit list

Chicago: Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi revealed his name was found in the notes of a man accused of carrying out a deadly political attack in Minnesota. The shooter, Vance Boelter, is facing multiple state

new-york Indian origin kids dominate list of 3M Young Scientist Challenge finalists

New York: 3M and Discovery Education announced the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge top 10 finalists. As the nation's premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8

new-york AAPI’s 43rd annual convention to be held in Cincinnati

New York: “It is my great pleasure to personally invite you all to the 43rd Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), being held in vibrant Cincinnati,

U-S-A-National BAPS Charities’ healthcare conference unites 1,150 professionals from 30+ specialties

Houston, TX: BAPS Charities hosted its first-ever Healthcare Professionals Conference (HPC25), drawing more than 1,150 delegates from over 30 medical and allied disciplines to Houston, Texas. This groundbreaking event offered a rare convergence of clinical

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USA US SC allows Trump to resume deportations to third countries

Washington: The US Supreme Court has greenlit the President Donald Trump administration’s plans to resume deportations of undocumented migrants to countries that are not their homeland. The ruling is a notable win for the Trump administration,

USA Race on to strike deal with Harvard by end of June: Report

Washington: President Donald Trump's administration is increasing efforts to reach a settlement with Harvard University in the long-standing legal confrontation with the prestigious institution, The Washington Post reported, adding that a deal could be finalized

USA Iran-Israel ceasefire going 'very good': Trump

The Hague: US President Donald Trump said here on June 25 that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel is going "very good," following days of intense military escalation between the two foes. "I think it's (going)

New-York-Community GOPIO-Connecticut raises funds for Hope in Motion to benefit cancer patients

New York: Global Organization of People of Indian Origin - Connecticut Chapter (GOPIO-CT) has been participating to raise funds for Bennett Cancer Center of the Stamford Hospital for the last 16 years. On June 8th,

New-York-Community Rockefeller Foundation welcomes Govind Iyer to Board of Trustees

New York: The Rockefeller Foundation has reached a significant milestone with the addition of Govind Iyer to its Board of Trustees, enhancing its commitment to philanthropy as it commemorates its 112th anniversary. Iyer, a well-respected

New-York-Community New York Indian Film Festival wraps up glittering 2025 edition

New York: The 25th annual New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) concluded last weekend to resounding applause, with packed theaters, emotional premieres, and a glittering red carpet that drew major names from both Indian Cinema

new-york Devotees celebrate 9th anniversary of Shree Siddhivinayak Temple opening

New York: Shree Siddhivinayak Temple joyously celebrated its 9th anniversary on June 21 and 22, 2025, with a series of sacred rituals and vibrant cultural events. Devotees from across the state and beyond gathered to

new-york Tirlok Malik lights up New York with laughter and joy

New York: International Yoga Day 2025 was marked with uplifting energy, deep spiritual resonance, and a dash of humor as Emmy-nominated filmmaker and wellness advocate Tirlok Malik brought smiles to faces worldwide with his signature

New-Jersey NJBIZ honors Dr.Rupen Parikh, Dr Tushar Patel as 2025 Healthcare Heroes

Somerset, NJ: In a celebration of exceptional service to the health and well-being of New Jersey’s residents, NJBIZ recognized Dr. Rupen Parikh, Chief Medical Officer, as Health Care Professional of the Year, and Dr. Tushar

new-york Community gathers to plan upcoming ‘Shahidon Ko Shradhanjali’ musical tribute

New York: The American Punjabi Society (APS) proudly participated in the planning meeting held for the upcoming patriotic musical tribute event, “Shahidon Ko Shradhanjali,” being organized by Naveen Shah, CEO of Navika Group and Blue

new-york ‘Indian American Night’ celebrated in Nassau County

New York: The Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Indian American Forum (IAF), India Association of Long Island (IALI), and India Day Parade (IDP USA) jointly celebrated Indian American Night, under the leadership of Dr. Bobby

India do-not-miss Amit Shah reiterates call to embrace Indian languages

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reiterated his call to embrace Indian languages, insisting that linguistic pride is essential to shedding the "mentality of slavery". "There is no opposition to any language. There

India do-not-miss Air India crash: Decoding of Black Box underway

New Delhi: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has begun analyzing the black box data recovered from the crash site of Air India Flight AI171, which crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12,

India AI cameras, NSG snipers deployed as Rath Yatra begins in Puri

Bhubaneswar: The holy town of Odisha’s Puri has been placed under heavy security cover for the upcoming annual Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra (Chariot Procession), which began on June 27. The festival began on June 12 this

India ‘Carrying hopes of 1.4 bn Indians’: Leaders laud Shukla’s Axiom-4 mission

New Delhi: From President Droupadi Murmu to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, prominent leaders have lauded Shubhanshu Shukla as he scripted history with his 28-hour journey to the International Space Station onboard Falcon-9 rocket of SpaceX. President

India Quad foreign ministers meet in US next month: Report

The Quad Foreign Ministers meeting will reportedly be hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. New Delhi: Preparations are underway for a meeting of the Quad Foreign Ministers in the US on July 1, and

India Ready to play our part: India hails Israel-Iran truce

New Delhi: Hours after US President Donald Trump's claims of an Iran-Israel ceasefire, India said it stands ready to play its part to resolve the situation and insisted on "dialogue and diplomacy" as the way

India Terror and peace cannot co-exist: Rajnath Singh

Qingdao: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh called for united and decisive action against terrorism and the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) in the possession of non-state actors and terrorist groups during his address at

India do-not-miss 'No Indian will ever forget': PM Modi on Emergency

As India marks 50 years since the Emergency, PM Narendra Modi reaffirms his government's commitment to preserving democratic principles. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on June 25 that no Indian will ever forget how

sports Cricketing fraternity mourns the passing of Dilip Doshi

New Delhi: Former India wicket keeper Parthiv Patel summed up the sentiments of the cricketing world after the passing of former India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi, who died in London at the age of 77

sports Neeraj Chopra wins Ostrava Golden Spike meet with a throw of 85.29m

Ostrava (Czech Republic): Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra won the javelin throw title in the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 meet with a best throw of 85.29 metres in the one-day competition. Neeraj had clinched victory in

sports First Test: England beat India by 5 wickets

Leeds: Bazball continues to redefine the boundaries of Test cricket, and at Headingley, it delivered one of its most stirring statements yet. England chased down a mammoth 371 on the final day to seal a

business Number of India’s dollar millionaires to surge 55% by 2029

New Delhi: India’s wealth management market is undergoing a seismic shift, with the number of dollar millionaires expected to grow by over 55 per cent from 2024 to 2029 -- far outpacing the global average

business Oil prices fall as Israel, Iran agree to ceasefire

New Delhi: Oil prices fell by over 5 per cent to a two-week low in the international market after Israel announced that it has agreed to US President Donald Trump’s proposal for a ceasefire with

business India’s economy remains resilient amid global uncertainties: RBI

New Delhi: Various high-frequency indicators for May 2025 point towards resilient economic activity in India across the industrial and services sectors amid the elevated global uncertainty, according to the RBI’s monthly economic bulletin. Agriculture showed a

humour Sorry, bedbugs, we can't return your love

Dear Bed Bugs, On behalf of humans everywhere, I’d like to take this opportunity to recognize your amazing love for us. I did not realize the depth of your love until I read about a research

lifestyle Lincoln Center presents two-part adaptation of Hindu epic ‘Mahabharata’

New York: Lincoln Center presents a two-part adaptation of the classical Hindu text, Mahabharata from June 24-29. Performed by an international South Asian cast and created and directed by Ravi Jain and Miriam Fernandes from

entertainment 'Harold & Kumar' creators reunite for sequel

The cult classic comedy series 'Harold & Kumar' is all set to make a comeback. Created by Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, this movie franchise is widely popular for its contrasting ideas and perspectives on

entertainment Zohran Mamdani convinced Mira Nair to direct 'The Namesake'

Renowned Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair's son Zohran Mamdani, who won the democratic primary race for New York City Mayor, made his mother turn down a Harry Potter film and make the critically-acclaimed 'The Namesake', starring

entertainment Canadian university to offer course on Diljit Dosanjh

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entertainment Nawazuddin Siddiqui wins Best Actor at NYIFF

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WORLD do-not-miss Mass syringe attack at France music festival

Paris: The French police have arrested 12 suspects after 145 people, mostly women, reported being pricked with syringes during the country’s annual Fête de la Musique street festival, celebrated over the weekend. Millions of people took

WORLD do-not-miss Russia claims it shot down over 40 Ukrainian drones

Moscow: Russian air defense forces destroyed many Ukrainian drones on June 24 in different regions of Russia, including more than 40 drones near the border in the Voronezh region, Russian officials said. Alexander Gusev, governor

WORLD Iran hangs 3 'Israeli spies', arrests 700 after ceasefire

Tehran: In a sweeping crackdown to punish those with links to Israel, Iran said it has executed three men for spying for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The hanging comes a day after Israel and Iran

WORLD Israel eliminated Iran's nuclear threat: Netanyahu

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trending Axiom-4 mission blasts off to ISS: Shubhanshu Shukla leaps India into space after 40 years

After multiple delays, the Axiom-4 mission carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others lifted off at 12:01 pm on Wednesday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  The crew is travelling

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Kabul: The Afghan Taliban government’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has called on the United States to immediately release the country’s foreign reserves, calling the freezing of its assets by the US illegal, Tolo

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Dhaka: The indictment hearing in the crimes against humanity case against Bangladesh's deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been set for July 1, the country's crimes tribunal announced this week. The cases are against Hasina, former

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New Delhi/Lahore: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that India will never restore the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. In an interview with The Times of India, he asserted that India will use water

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holistic-life Yoga Day celebrated with zeal and inclusivity

Showcasing yoga's increasing global appeal and India's pivotal role in promoting holistic health and wellness, yoga demonstrations took place in 191 countries at approximately 1,300 locations, culminating in an estimated 2,000 global events. India also

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entertainment Kiara Advani approached for Meena Kumari biopic

Even as Kriti Sanon's name had been doing the rounds as one of the favourites to play the late actor Meena Kumari in her biopic, new developments indicate Kiara Advani may be close to signing

entertainment 'Sitaare Zameen Par' crosses ₹100 cr mark in just four days

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entertainment Restored uncut version of 'Sholay' to have world premiere in Italy

Bollywood classic 'Sholay', starring Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, is set to create magic on the big screen once again with the premiere of its fully restored, uncut version at the prestigious Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival

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Rockville Centre, NY: As the Long Island community confronts growing  environmental threats like climate change, coastal erosion, sea level rise, and flooding, a  dedicated group of local change-makers is taking action.   The newly formed Environmental

local-govt. NYC DOT's new Curb Enthusiasm podcast features Skye Duncan

Duncan, a Former NYC Department of City Planning Official Who Contributed to NYC DOT’s Street Design Manual, Oversees the World-Renowned Global Designing Cities Initiative As Executive Director The Conversation Focuses on Connections Between Redesigning

local-govt. 620 new affordable homes coming up in Lower Manhattan

Agreement Between Adams Administration and Councilmember Marte Will Create Over Five Times More Affordable Housing Than Originally Planned for Elizabeth Street Garden  Agreement Will Make Local Garden Publicly Accessible Between 8 AM and 8

New-York-Community New American Voters Association's 18th annual day held

NAVA's Annual Event The 18th Annual Dinner Dance and Award Ceremony of New American Voters Association (NAVA) was held at Flushing Marina on June 19, 2025. It was organized by NAVA’s Founder and President Dr. Dilip

local-govt. We are building a more affordable New York

By Walter T. Mosley, NYS Secretary of State Let’s face it, the cost of living isn’t cheap. Whether you’re buying groceries, paying rent or juggling childcare, it can feel like your paycheck is stretched to the

local-govt. Gillen honors NY-04 U.S. Service Academy appointees

Rockville Center, NY: Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) honored students from New York’s Fourth Congressional District for achieving one of our country’s most prestigious academic honors: an appointment to a United States Service Academy.  “I was honored

local-govt. Community Op-Ed: Q-Teams: Addressing Quality of Life Issues Across Our City

By Eric Adams, Mayor- NYC June 23, 2025 New Yorkers love their city, but they are very clear about what they don’t love about living here: noise, trash, illegal vending, open-air drug use, reckless driving, double parking,

OP-ED Redefining global doctrine of deterrence

By Vipul Tamhane The US strike on Iran is not just about uranium or centrifuges; it is about perception, deterrence, and the architecture of influence. In a remarkably coordinated and dramatic fashion, the United States executed a

holistic-life The solution through dialogue: A non-violent revolution

By Swami Devendra Brahmachari Calling for world peace, the Mahavirayatan Foundation has launched a powerful and transformative initiative—‘Samvad se Samadhan’. In a world increasingly torn apart by violence, war, and terrorism—from the devastating conflict between Russia and

new-york Oyster Bay Town's 'Shootout for Soldiers' charitable lacrosse marathon to support vets

Massapequa, NY – Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board will host the 11th Annual “Shootout for Soldiers” 24-Hour Lacrosse Benefit Game at the Town of Oyster Bay’s Field of Dreams Athletic

local-govt. Mayor Adams urges New Yorkers to prepare for summer's first heat wave

New York City Will Activate Heat Emergency Plan for First Time in 2025 Ahead of Expected Heat Wave Cooling Centers Open Sunday; Hours Will Vary by Location, Check ‘Cool Options Map’ or call 311 New

U-S-A-National Protect our troops: Ajay Bhutoria demands transparency on US strike on Iran

Ajay Bhutoria, former advisor to President Biden, said US Bombing Iran nuclear sites is marking a dangerous escalation into an Iran-Israel war that contradicts Donald Trump’s original promise of no war. This unilateral military action,

local-govt. New teams to fight rats in City's new phase of 'War on Rats'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Director of Rodent Mitigation Kathy Corradi, and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa today announced the creation of

local-govt. Mayor Adams signs bill to create new business improvement district in East Harlem

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed legislation to create the East Harlem 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID), giving East Harlem a dynamic new organization to advocate for and coordinate among its businesses

local-govt. Mayor Adams signs bill to create new business improvement district in East Harlem

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed legislation to create the East Harlem 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID), giving East Harlem a dynamic new organization to advocate for and coordinate among its businesses

Indian-American Lt. Governor Aruna Miller leads Maryland delegation at world’s largest Biotech conference

Boston, MA: This week, Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna K. Miller led a Maryland delegation to the BIO International Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, where she and members of the Department of Commerce promoted Maryland as a

local-govt. City crackdown on overweight trucks traveling on BQE begins Sunday

New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced that the city will expand its crackdown on overweight vehicles on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BQE) this Sunday when it begins issuing violations

local-govt. The data is clear, speed cameras save lives: NYC DOT Commissioner Rodriguez

On June 18, 2025, the New York State Assembly passed S.8344/A.8787, which renews the authorization of speed cameras in New York City for five years. The legislation, which passed the New York State Senate last

New-York-Community Gandhian Society, Rotary Club of Parsippany, Zakir Husain Study Circle honor Indian MP Vivek Tankha

Parsippany, NJ: The Gandhian Society, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Parsippany and the Zakir Husain Study Circle, recently hosted a special "Meet and Greet" event in Parsippany to honor Vivek Tankha, a distinguished

local-govt. NYC unveils 'Financial Literacy for Youth' initiative

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga, and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos unveiled key details of the Adams

local-govt. NY Health Dept. report says life expectancy rises to pre-Covid-19 pandemic high of 82.6 years in 2023

Mayor Adams, New York City Health Department Launched Ambitious HealthyNYC Plan to Increase Life Expectancy to 83 Years by 2030 HealthyNYC Data Show 89.8 Percent Drop in COVID-19 Deaths Since 2021, Driving the Increase

local-govt. NYC action to protect billions in federal funding for hospitals, universities, research institutions

The City of New York — as part of a coalition of cities and counties — announced action taken to protect $4 billion of congressionally-appropriated research funding to hospitals, universities, and other research institutions by

local-govt. Revitalizing Coney Island: Mayor Adams announces partnerships to build 1100 new homes

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball, and New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Acting Commissioner Ahmed Tigani today announced

Community-News Focus on H-1B, HIRE Act at ITServe’s 5th Capitol Hill Day

Washington, DC: Advocating for policies and programs that help maintain US leadership in technology, the ITServe Alliance organized its 5th annual Capitol Hill Day here, where they met 145 key lawmakers. The HIRE Act, sponsored by

India PM Modi urges global action against terrorism

Ottawa: In a clear message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told G7 leaders that India's neighborhood has become a breeding ground for terrorism, and turning a blind eye towards the challenge would be a "betrayal of

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USA Trump praises 'very smart' leaders of India, Pakistan

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said that two “very smart” leaders in India and Pakistan decided not to continue a conflict that could have turned nuclear. He made the remarks during an interaction with

WORLD Israel-Iran conflict: Trump holds the key

Washington: As Israel and Iran continued to exchange fire, the White House said that President Donald Trump will decide whether the US gets directly involved in the conflict within the next two weeks. Press secretary

holistic-life World embraces Yoga Day

The countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 celebrations on June 21 began with the Indian Embassy organizing a Yoga session at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC.

WORLD Canada admits to Khalistan extremism on its soil

Ottawa: Canada’s top intelligence agency - the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) - has officially made a public disclosure for the first time that Khalistani extremists continue to use Canadian soil as a base for

New-Jersey International Yoga Day celebrated in Edison

Edison, NJ: The Indo American Cultural Association of Edison, expertly coordinated by Nitin Vyas and in collaboration with the Consulate of India New York, hosted a memorable International Yoga Day event on June 14th at

New-York-Community AIF’s New York gala raises $4.5 Mn

New York: The American India Foundation (AIF) raised more than $4.5 million at its annual New York Gala held on June 10 at Cipriani Wall Street. This marked the highest fundraising total in the organization’s

U-S-A-National Symphony Masala Diwali concert to light up Illinois this fall

Chicago: Following its historic, sold-out debut in New Hampshire in 2023, the critically acclaimed Symphony Masala concert returns this October to Illinois with the Chicago Sinfonietta for two spectacular performances. This vibrant celebration of culture,

U-S-A-National Desai Foundation’s 11th Annual Lotus Festival to celebrate 10 M lives impacted

Boston: The Desai Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to empowering women and children through transformative community programs in India, announced its 11th Annual Lotus Festival, taking place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the beautiful

U-S-A-National Ghazala Hashmi wins Democratic nomination in Virginia Lt. Governor race

New York: State Senator Ghazala Hashmi on June 18 declared victory in Virginia’s Democratic primary for lieutenant governor, securing the party’s nomination in a closely watched race.  “I’m honored to be our Democratic nominee for Lieutenant

Indian-American Indian American couple funds endowed chair at Princeton University

New York: Princeton University announced earlier in June that seven new University Professorships have been endowed at the higher education institute through major gifts to the Venture Forward campaign.  Among them is one titled, The

U-S-A-National

Consul General of India in New York Binaya S. Pradhan met Colonel John Spencer, Head of the Urban Warfare Institute at West Point on June 17, 2025. CG appreciated his objective analysis of Operation Sindoor and his admiration of India’s

Indian-Origin Indian‑origin Cornell professor wins 2025 Godel Prize

New York: A researcher of Indian origin, Eshan Chattopadhyay, who is an associate professor at Cornell University, has been awarded the 2025 Godel Prize, one of the most prestigious prizes in theoretical computer science. He

U-S-A-National Connecticut becomes second state to recognize Diwali as holiday

New York: Connecticut has officially recognized Diwali as a state holiday, becoming the second state after Pennsylvania to enshrine the Festival of Lights into law. Governor Ned Lamont signed Senate Bill 1519 on Tuesday, June

U-S-A-National Nevada enacts law protecting religious door displays like ‘torans’

Carson City, NV: Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has signed Senate Bill 201 into law, permitting residents to display religious items like Hindu torans and Jewish mezuzahs on their doors. Effective October 1, the law ensures

U-S-A-National New rules for US student visa: Social media accounts must be public

Washington, DC: The US State Department suspended all F-1 visa appointments across its embassies in all countries for the time being to come up with a new set of rules for social media vetting. The

U-S-A-National Pakistani-Americans protest against Asim Munir in Washington DC

Washington, DC: Pakistani Americans gathered outside the Four Seasons hotel in Washington DC, protesting against Field Marshal Asim Munir and condemning what they called his crimes against the people of Pakistan, said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)

U-S-A-National Shubhanshu Shukla’s ISS mission set for June 22

New York: Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission is set to launch India’s Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station after overcoming several delays, including repeated postponements, technical snags, and weather issues.  Axiom Space has announced that the

USA ‘Honored to meet him’: Trump hosts Pakistan Army chief at White House

Trump praised both India and Pakistan for averting the war. Washington: US President Donald Trump said he was “honoured” to meet Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir as he hosted him at the White House on

USA Trump wants ‘unconditional surrender’ from Iran

Washington: US President Donald Trump in a social media post announced that the United States knows the location of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, adding that America would not kill Khamenei “at least for

USA US travel ban expansion targets 36 nations

Washington: The US President Donald Trump administration may expand its current travel ban by including citizens from 36 more countries, a Reuters report said, citing a memo from the State Department. On June 4, Trump signed

Indian-American do-not-miss International Yoga Day celebrated in Edison

Edison, NJ: The Indo American Cultural Association of Edison, expertly coordinated by Nitin Vyas and in collaboration with the Consulate of India New York, hosted a memorable International Yoga Day event on June 14th at

Indian-American do-not-miss AIF’s New York gala raises $4.5 Mn

New York: The American India Foundation (AIF) raised more than $4.5 million at its annual New York Gala held on June 10 at Cipriani Wall Street. This marked the highest fundraising total in the organization’s

New-Jersey Sai Pariwar celebrates 15th anniversary of Sai Mandir in North Brunswick

New temple construction plan officially announced during the historic event  North Brunswick, NJ: Sai Pariwar celebrated the 15th anniversary of Sai Mandir at its temple site in North Brunswick, New Jersey, on June 14, 2025, bringing

new-york Indian American scientist receives ASTM’s highest award

New York: Dr. Raj Shah was awarded ASTM highest honor this last week in Kansas City, MO at the ASTM annual meeting.   ASTM International is a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of voluntary

new-york Mayor Adams, Dr Bhayani honor healthcare achievers of NY

New York: New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in collaboration with the Healthcare Advisory Council, honored the Healthcare Achievers of New York during a solemn ceremony at the iconic Gracie Mansion in New York City

new-york In a first, MIT appoints Indian American Anantha Chandrakasan as provost

New York: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has appointed Indian-American academic leader Anantha Chandrakasan as the next provost.   As provost, he will become MIT’s senior academic and budget officer, responsible for academic priorities, faculty

India Pahalgam attack couldn't have occurred without money: FATF

New Delhi: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has strongly condemned the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 people, saying the assault could not have happened without financial backing

India 110 Indian students evacuated from Iran, land in Delhi

New Delhi: A special flight carrying 110 Indian students evacuated from war-hit Iran landed safely in Delhi, bringing relief to families waiting at the airport. Amongst those on board were 90 students from Jammu and

trending Damaged Air India black box to be sent to US: Report

Air India has announced a 15% reduction in its international widebody operations following the deadly crash. New Delhi: India is likely to send the black box recovered from the Air India flight AI 171, which crashed

local-govt. City’s latest housing project to transform Queens’ site into a thriving community-focused development

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is taking a key step in advancing the vision for the Hunter’s Point South neighborhood in Queens. Decades in the making, yet always adapting

local-govt. NYC launches ‘Financial Literacy for Youth Initiative’

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga, and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos unveiled key details of the Adams

WORLD 'Diplomacy in a state of crisis’: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the G7 summit on June 17 with fresh aid from host nation Canada for Ukraine’s fight against Russia but without a unified declaration of support from G7 members or an

trending Trump calls for Russia’s return to G7

US President Donald Trump has reignited debate over Russia’s 2014 expulsion from the Group of Eight (G8), calling it a “big mistake” during the G7 summit in Canada. The Kremlin welcomed his comments, saying it

WORLD Modi meets Carney, says India-Canada ties extremely important

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, this week. During the interaction, both leaders expressed a strong intent

WORLD G7 leaders say Israel has right to self-defense, Iran can't have nukes

As the conflict between Israel and Iran continued with intense missile and drone exchanges, leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations reaffirmed their support for peace and stability in the Middle East while explicitly

WORLD Israel running low on air defense: Report

New York: Israel is running low on the defensive Arrow interceptors, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal that cited an unnamed US official, raising concerns about Israel’s ability to counter long-range ballistic

WORLD Russia could help broker a deal between Israel and Iran: Putin

US President Donald Trump urges Russia to resolve its own issues first. Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to mediate peace between Israel and Iran, positioning Moscow as a potential power broker in one of

WORLD Iran-Israel conflict escalates after Khamenei's address

Tehran: In a dramatic escalation in the Middle East conflict, which entered its sixth day on June 18, Israel launched a barrage of strikes on Tehran after Iran claimed to have fired the Fattah-1 hypersonic

sports Mandhana reclaims top spot in ICC women’s ODI rankings

Dubai: India star Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the number one position in the women’s ODI batting rankings for the first time since November 2019, according to the latest update released by the International Cricket Council

sports Kohli's retirement biggest loss for India: Geoffrey Boycott

New Delhi: Former England batter Geoffrey Boycott believes that more than Rohit Sharma’s retirement, Virat Kohli’s absence is a devastating blow to India ahead of the starting five-match Test series in Leeds, saying that the

sports India-England series: Litmus test against home attack

Leeds (UK): The stage was set for one of the most eagerly anticipated contests in modern Test cricket as India prepared to take on England in the first Test of the five-match series at Headingley,

Diaspora do-not-miss It is festival for us to meet PM Modi: Diaspora in Calgary

Calgary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian diaspora after arriving in Calgary, Canada to participate in the G7 Summit.  Carrying placards with messages like “Welcome Modi Ji”, “Namaste Modi Ji, we

Diaspora Modi conferred Cyprus' highest honor after diaspora meet

Nicosia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, the highest civilian honor of Cyprus, by President Nikos Christodoulides during their bilateral meeting at the Presidential Palace.  Expressing

Diaspora do-not-miss Vedic chants welcome PM Modi in Croatia

Zagreb: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome by the vibrant Indian community in Zagreb as he began his landmark visit to Croatia - the first-ever by an Indian Prime Minister to the country. Zagreb

business do-not-miss Silver hits record high of Rs 1.11 lakh per kg, outshines gold

New Delhi: Silver prices continued their upward rally, touching fresh all-time high on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), supported by strong industrial demand and favourable market trends.  Silver futures for July expiry hit a new all-time

business India has adequate fuel supply amid Israel-Iran conflict

New Delhi: Amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, assured that India has adequate supplies of petrol and diesel.  The Union Minister emphasised that there is

business do-not-miss Oil prices continue to surge amid growing Israel-Iran tensions

New Delhi: Oil prices rose sharply after US President Donald Trump called for the evacuation of Tehran, raising fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East.  The prices jumped initially but later eased as the

business Trump, Starmer sign trade deal at G7 Summit

Washington: US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have signed a trade deal at the G7 Summit, which would give London protection from any future tariffs. “I just signed it, and it’s done.

arts-culture ISKCON organizes Rath Yatra in Edinburgh

London: Indian Vice Consul Amit Kumar Chaudhary joined the vibrant Rath Yatra Festival in Edinburgh on June 15, organized by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Dedicated to Lord Jagannath, it highlighted India’s cultural

arts-culture An ode to Indian arts and traditions in Canada

Ottawa: The Canada Indian Arts Festival (CIAF) 2025 marked a vibrant celebration of India’s rich cultural heritage, with captivating dance performances and artistic showcases earlier this month. An initiative of the Consulate General of India in

arts-culture DIY multicultural Ram Leela staged in New Jersey

Neighbors of diverse backgrounds came together in the backyard of organizer Lakshmi Kant for an evening of rich storytelling, vibrant performances, and shared heritage. By Team@TSAT Plainsboro, NJ: In a celebration that blended ancient Indian epics with

subcontinent Imran's forensic test boycott could hurt trial: Pak terror court

Islamabad: A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has warned that former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s refusal to undergo polygraph and forensic tests may work against him in the trial for the May 9 riots. Judge Manzer Ali Gill

subcontinent India has more nuclear warheads than Pakistan: SIPRI

New York: India now possesses more nuclear warheads than Pakistan, with the number at 180 as opposed to Islamabad's 170, according to a yearbook report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). According to the

subcontinent do-not-miss Yunus meets BNP leader, hints at Feb 2026 vote

Dhaka: Bangladesh may head to the polls as early as February 2026, according to a statement by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus. The development came after a meeting with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique

subcontinent Pakistan denies claim it would nuke Israel if Iran attacked

Islamabad: Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar termed as “fabricated” a video clip circulating online of an Iranian general who said that Islamabad had assured Tehran that Pakistan would nuke Israel if it attacked Iran with

entertainment Rekha is not easy find: Director Muzaffar Ali

Director Muzaffar Ali recently reflected his views on whether his 1981 film 'Umrao Jaan' should be re-interpreted in present times. He said that even he himself wouldn't try to remake the epic based on Mirza

entertainment Ajay Devgn's 'Shaitaan' sequel in works?

Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan starrer 'Shaitaan' was a huge hit at the box office. The supernatural thriller film received an overwhelming response. Well, for a long time rumors have been going on that the sequel

entertainment Rahul Bhat nominated as Best Actor at NYIFF

Actor Rahul Bhat is making a mark for himself on the global stage after his film 'Kennedy' premiered at the prestigious New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) 2025. The Anurag Kashyap's directorial has received an

entertainment SRK surprises fans with a cameo in Ed Sheeran’s 'Sapphire'

Global pop sensation Ed Sheeran has dropped the music video for his latest single ‘Sapphire’, which features Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and vocals by playback singer Arijit Singh. Blending Western pop with Punjabi beats,

health Severe Covid infection in kids linked to heart disease risks

New York: While children are largely thought to be less susceptible to Covid-19's serious effects on the lungs, a global study has indicated that in children suffering from severe infection with SARS-COV-2 virus, the health

health Alcohol-linked liver deaths rising in women, young adults

New Delhi: Alcohol-related liver disease deaths are increasing rapidly among women and young adults, according to new research.  Researchers from the Universities Havard, Stanford, and Southern California (USC) attributed the rise to higher drinking during the

health Ageing population, smoking behind surge in global rheumatoid arthritis

New Delhi: An increase in the elderly population as well as a rise in smoking are behind the surge in the global rheumatoid arthritis burden since 1980, according to an AI-powered study.  Rheumatoid arthritis is a

health Night shifts may raise risk of asthma in women

New Delhi: Women who work night shifts are more likely to suffer from moderate or severe asthma compared to women who work in the daytime, according to a study of more than 270,000 people.   However,

trending Yoga for One Earth, One Health

Since being officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, the International Day of Yoga on June 21 has grown into a global celebration of India's ancient tradition that promotes physical, mental, and

local-govt. Op-Ed: The bike stops here: Removing illegal vehicles for a safer New York

By Eric Adams, Mayor - NYC June 16, 2025 Public safety has always been the North Star of this administration. Keeping our city safe is not just about crime stats — it is also about how people

local-govt. NYC Health+Hospitals announces new season of farmers markets near patient care sites

New York, NY: NYC Health + Hospitals on June 16, 2025, launched a new season of farmers markets hosted at public hospitals and community health centers across the city. The farmers markets, operated by local

local-govt. At Our Core: Social Housing Values

By Ahmed Tigani  While there is no single definition of social housing, every single day, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) lives its principles. At its core, social housing is about

local-govt. Mayor Adams, Commi. Tisch expand Quality of Life Division to enhance public safety

Expansion Includes All NYPD Precincts Across Five Boroughs, Starting in July and Continuing Through August Pilot Precincts Yielded 7,500 Quality of Life Calls, Over 6,100 Summonses, and 357 Arrests in First 60 Days Expansion

entertainment Jackson Wang denies Bollywood debut in 'Krrish 4'

Jackson Wang, a Chinese singer-rapper and global K-pop sensation, has dismissed all rumors about his alleged involvement in 'Krrish 4', amid a flurry of fan excitement and swirling speculation. The 'GOT7' member openly rejected the allegations

entertainment Supreme Court orders release of Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life'

The Supreme Court has slammed the Karnataka government and asked it to allow the release of Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan's film 'Thug Life', stating that it cannot allow mobs and vigilantes to take over the

entertainment Filmmaker Kiran Rao attends Shanghai film fest opening

Filmmaker Kiran Rao brought elegance and cultural charm to the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF). Currently serving as a jury member for this prestigious global film

entertainment CBFC greenlights Aamir Khan’s ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’

After hitting a roadblock due to the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) demanding cuts, actor-producer Aamir Khan’s 'Sitaare Zameen Par' now appears to be back on track and heading towards a smooth release. The film

humour Restricting your calories may restrict your happiness

There are many different strategies for losing weight, but almost all of them, unfortunately, involve backing away from the buffet. You can’t eat as many calories as you want and still lose weight, unless you

lifestyle Walking for Change: How BAPS Charities shows us what service means

By Krishiv Shah  New York, NY: As an Indian American youth, I often reflect on what service looks like beyond words. Across 100 cities, more than 45,000 people participated in the BAPS Charities Walk-Run, transforming streets

OP-ED India's new strategy towards Pakistan pays off

By K S Tomar PM Narendra Modi’s personal touch, coupled with the opposition’s maturity, turned India’s pain into Pakistan’s peril. In the ever-evolving theatre of South Asian geopolitics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent strategic outreach to political

U-S-A-National NMexus™ and IIT Kanpur sign landmark MOU to foster innovation in clean energy, AI, aerospace, and emerging technologies

Albuquerque, NM & Kanpur, India — June 5, 2025 — NMexus™, a New Mexico-based non-profit Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) dedicated to attracting foreign direct investment and creating high-quality jobs, is expanding the scope of their

USA House passes Gillen-backed legislation strengthening US Coast Guard Maritime Drug Enforcement

Washington, DC: Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2351. Gillen, a Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is the Democratic co-lead of the bipartisan legislation, which

local-govt. Veterans’ Services Dept. to host 2025 Human Rights Conference at Fordham Law School on June 25

In a time when the national dialogue around civil liberties and inclusion is evolving in profound and often polarizing ways, the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) is proud to announce its 2025

local-govt. Cultural events, part of 'Founded by NYC' campaign to mark City's 400th anniversary

Adams Administration’s “Founded By NYC” Campaign Commemorating City’s 400th Anniversary  Through Concerts, Celebrations, and Free Events During 2025  Announcement Follows Mayor Adams’ Unveiling of “Best Budget Ever,” Which Invests in Affordability, Public Safety, and

local-govt. NYC Health+Hospitals partners with Sing For Hope for free summer concert series

NYC Health + Hospitals have announced its summer schedule of live concerts through its Music for the Soul program in partnership with Sing for Hope. The free concerts are available to the public as well

U-S-A-National South Asians for America mourns Air India Flight 171 tragedy

We at South Asians for America are deeply saddened by the devastating crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad, which claimed the lives of 241 individuals. Our hearts go out to the victims, their

local-govt. NYC DOT to roll out new design at select intersections to better protect pedestrians, cyclists

New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez unveiled a new street design tool to better protect pedestrians and cyclists by helping improve visibility and reduce conflicts at intersections, where roughly half

local-govt. 100,000 illegal vehicles off city streets since start of Adams administration

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) have seized over 100,000 illegal "ghost vehicles” — cars that are

local-govt. NYC DOT to distribute e-bikes, batteries to 400+ NYC delivery workers

New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Fire Department (FDNY) Commissioner Robert Tucker today began distributing fire-safe, certified e-bikes and e-batteries at no cost to hundreds of food delivery workers

local-govt. Middlesex County debuts new sand volleyball court at Roosevelt Park

New addition enhances recreation opportunities for residents and visitors Middlesex County, NJ: On June 11, Middlesex County officials and Edison Township officials gathered at Roosevelt Park in Edison to officially unveil a brand-new sand volleyball court,

local-govt. Unjustified show of brute force, Lavine on ICE escalation in Nassau County

Albany, NY: New York State Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) has issued the following statement regarding the escalation of ICE activity in Nassau County: “I learned ICE was in Glen Cove today, as they were yesterday

local-govt. Town of Huntington & Dix Hills Garden Club dedicate Memorial Marker to Gold Star Families

Town & Garden Club remembering fallen heroes while serving in Armed Forces Huntington, NY – Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth and the Dix Hills Garden Club unveiled a Gold Star Families Memorial Marker at a dedication

OP-ED Air India plane crash: Aviation will never be the same

By Vipul Tamhane The skies over Ahmedabad darkened, not from clouds, but because of tragedy, in a single moment. On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI171 took off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport

U-S-A-National Meng issues statement on Air India crash

Washington, DC: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs and a member of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans,

newyork-state Meet first South Asian in run for NYC Mayor - Zohran Mamdani

New York: Zohran Mamdani, 33, an Assemblyman from Queens, is the first South Asian to run for NYC Mayor. A democratic socialist, he is contesting in the upcoming New York state elections for the mayor

USA Desai Foundation’s 11th Annual Lotus Festival to celebrate 10 M lives impacted

Boston: The Desai Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to empowering women and children through transformative community programs in India, announced its 11th Annual Lotus Festival, taking place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the beautiful

New-Jersey DHUN Musical Group hosts spectacular fundraising concert for Siddhivinayak Temple

Over 400 attendees gather in Toms River, NJ, for an unforgettable evening of music and community spirit.  Toms River, NJ: The DHUN Musical Group, USA, returned with its much-anticipated annual fundraising concert in support of the

new-york AIA NY Chapter - Project India presents “The Life of Gautama Buddha”

 A theatrical fundraiser supporting Indian farmers  Brookville, NY: The Association of Indians in America (AIA), New York Chapter – Project India, is proud to present The Life of Gautama Buddha, an acclaimed stage production by Theater

U-S-A-National Americans 4 Hindus launches political training initiative

The program, titled Rajneeti Academy, will run every Sunday until July 13.  New York: Americans 4 Hindus (A4H), has launched a six-week political training initiative aimed at equipping members of the Hindu-American community with the tools

U-S-A-National Axiom-4's mission launch carrying India’s Shubhanshu Shukla postponed again

New York: The launch of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, scheduled for June 11, to the International Space Station (ISS) has been postponed again, SpaceX confirmed in a post on X. The delay comes after a

U-S-A-National Over 45,000 participate in 100 BAPS Charities Walks held across the US

New York, NY: In a powerful display of community unity and service, more than 45,000 Americans across 100 cities participated in the annual BAPS Charities Walk-Run this past weekend, turning local streets into pathways of

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U-S-A-National California State Assembly and State Senate pays homage to core tenets of Jainism

Celebrates 50 years of community services, 25th anniversary of Jain Temple of Jain Center of Northern California, Milpitas  Sacramento, CA: On June 9, 2025, the California State Assembly and Senate paid homage to the core tenets

U-S-A-National Goizueta establishes Dr. Jagdish N. Sheth Endowed Professorship in Marketing

New York: In honor of a marketing visionary whose work has shaped the discipline worldwide, Goizueta Business School has established the Dr. Jagdish N. Sheth Endowed Professorship in Marketing.  The new position is designed to attract

U-S-A-National Dr Srinivas Mukkamala becomes first Indian-origin head of American Medical Association

New York: Dr Srinivas 'Bobby' Mukkamala has been elected the first Indian-origin president of the American Medical Association in its 178-year history. He will be the organization's 180th president.  For Dr Mukkamala, the honor comes just

India Air India crash: Over 200 lives lost; 1 miracle survivor

Offering condolences and assistance, US President Donald Trump said: "It was a horrible crash. Nobody has any idea what it might be". New Delhi: In one of the deadliest plane tragedies in India’s aviation history, an

USA indo-pak-conflict US needs ties with both India and Pakistan: Top US general

Washington: The US needs to have a relationship with both India and Pakistan because of the latter's military’s role in countering the threat from Islamic State-Khorasan Province, a top American general has said in remarks

holistic-life World gears up for Yoga Day

Ahead of the 2025 International Yoga Day on June 21, the Indian Embassy in the US recently organized a curtain-raiser event at Royal Lake Park in Burke, Virginia, with a diverse group of yoga enthusiasts.

WORLD India-Canada on path to reset ties?

New Delhi: Describing India and Canada as "vibrant democracies," New Delhi said it believes that the forthcoming meeting between the prime ministers of both nations on the sidelines of the G7 Summit will offer an

India do-not-miss MAJOR UPDATES

-- An emergency meeting was held in New Delhi with senior officials of the Ministry of Civil Aviation following the Ahmedabad plane crash. The incident was reviewed during the meeting. Discussions were also held regarding

trending 'Heartbreaking': World leaders express condolences

UK PM Keir Starmer | The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating. I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and

trending Plane crashes in Ahmedabad minutes after takeoff

As per the passenger list, 169 Indians were onboard the flight, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani. The list also included 53 Britons, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian. Ahmedabad: An Air India flight to London crashed

New-York-Community Waves of Influence!

India in New York hosted an engaging session with Mr. Navneet Kumar Sehgal, Chairman Prasar Bharati, reflecting on the success of the WAVES Summit and India’s expanding impact on global media. The discussion also highlighted

New-Jersey Diya Mathews named first woman president at TiE-NJ gala

Diya Mathews was announced as the first woman president of TiE New Jersey during the organization’s 2025 Gala and Awards held at The Ashi on June 8.   The event brought together entrepreneurs, professionals, and community

New-York-Community Divya Pathak recognized as national leader in health IT and data innovation

She made it to Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of “Women in Health IT to Know 2025” and Chief Data Officer Magazine’s “Top 100 Data Leaders in North America 2025”    NYC Health + Hospitals announced on June

USA US pullout from Middle East confirmed

Washington: The White House has decided to pull some American personnel from several Middle Eastern countries, citing growing regional tensions amid the halt in the nuclear talks between the US and Iran.   US President Donald

USA do-not-miss Trump launches $5 mn 'gold card' immigration website

Washington: US President Donald Trump has officially launched a new immigration pathway for wealthy foreigners, dubbed the "gold card", offering a route to permanent residency in exchange for a $5 million payment to the government.

USA US, China agree on trade truce

The new round of negotiations followed a phone call between President Donald Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping. Beijing: Top US and Chinese officials announced this week that they have agreed to a framework for getting

USA Nearly 400 arrested in Los Angeles immigration protests

Los Angeles: Nearly 400 people in immigration protests have been arrested or detained by the Los Angeles Police Department since late last week, media reports said. The arrested and detained include 330 undocumented migrants and

India Air India’s London bound flight crashes shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad

An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon.  The aircraft, bound for London, plunged into the Meghani area of the city, sending

local-govt. Citywide Fatherhood Plan to help NYC fathers and children thrive

Mayor Adams launches Father Friendly Summer, digital hub featuring free, family-friendly events and citywide resources for fathers   New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Children’s Cabinet Executive Director Ahsia Badi, and New York

India 'Spy' YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra to remain in judicial custody

Chandigarh: The Hisar court has rejected the bail plea of 33-year-old social media influencer Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested last month on suspicion of espionage. Opposing the plea, police informed the court that the investigation

India India's latest Covid-19 updates

• In the past 24 hours, the number of active cases in India has crossed 7,000. The country now has 7,121 active cases of Covid-19, according to Health Ministry data. • India reported as many as

India China thanks Indian Navy for rescuing its crew members

Kochi: China has expressed gratitude to India for successfully rescuing the crew of the Singapore-flagged cargo vessel MV Wan Hai 503 that caught fire off the Kerala coast on June 9. Spokesperson of the Chinese

India India defends its electoral roll transparency at Sweden conference

New Delhi: The preparation of voters' lists in India is one of the world's most rigorous and transparent processes, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar told an international conference in Sweden amid allegations of poll

local-govt. Protect Their Futures: New NYC Health Department HPV vaccine campaign targets New York City families

The new multi-media campaign underscores that the HPV vaccine is cancer prevention for all. The vaccine prevents 90% of HPV- cancers, including cervical, penile, and throat cancers. The New York City Health Department (NYC Health

India do-not-miss Bridging the gap between statistics and well-being

By Agreima Tyagi, Nandini Singh & Aneesh K A A nation’s success should not be measured solely by how much it produces, but by how well its people live and how responsibly it stewards the world

WORLD do-not-miss 11 dead in Austria school shooting

At least 11 people, including the suspect, were killed and several others injured in a shooting at a school in the Austrian city of Graz, local media reported. The suspect, a student, killed himself and was

WORLD Iran threatens to target US bases if talks fail

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened Iran with military action unless it agrees to a new nuclear deal. Tehran: Amid rising tensions ahead of the next round of nuclear negotiations, Iran’s Defense Minister warned that

WORLD ‘Concrete action now’: Zelenskyy urges US to lead peace efforts

Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the US and other global allies to respond forcefully to the renewed Russian assault, demanding ‘concrete action’ as Russian strikes hit Kyiv and Odesa. His remarks come amid

India do-not-miss Making India stronger: 11 years of defense reforms

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to celebrate the remarkable strides made by India’s defence sector over the past 11 years, underlining the twin focus on modernisation and self-reliance.  In a post

India do-not-miss World-class infrastructure revolution is here

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the massive infrastructure transformation that has taken place over the past 11 years, calling it a cornerstone of India's growth and self-reliance.  Taking to X, PM Modi posted,

India Clear focus on good governance and transformation: PM Modi

Marking the 11 years of the NDA government at the Centre, the Prime Minister highlighted the efforts made across key sectors in a decade of remarkable transformation. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India

humour Climbing Mount Everest is quite a feat

Many people have bucket lists — lists of things they’d like to do before they die, such as running a marathon, swimming across the English Channel or getting gored by a bull in Pamplona. I’ve never

lifestyle Learn about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Indian Railways’ historical Maharashtra tour

In a tribute to Shivaji Maharaj on his 351st coronation anniversary, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Circuit Bharat Gaurav train tour, launched by IRCTC, commenced its service from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus here on Monday.  The

business ILO ranks India 2nd in world for social security cover to poor

Geneva: India has achieved a historic milestone in recording a 45 percentage point jump in the social security coverage of its population over the last decade to cover 94 crore people and is now being

business India’s PSUs and PSBs turn into wealth creators

New Delhi: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has strengthened India’s public sector undertakings (PSUs) in the last 11 years, turning them into wealth creators and making them integral to the nation’s growth, the data-focused

business World Bank pegs India's growth at 6.3 pc for FY26

Washington: The World Bank has kept India's economic growth projection at 6.3 per cent for FY 2025-26, as the country remains the fastest growing economy globally.  "In the next two fiscal years, starting in FY 2026/27,

business US, China agree on trade truce

London: Top US and Chinese officials announced they have agreed to a framework for getting the trade truce between the two countries back on track after two days of intense negotiations. Officials from the two countries

sports Hockey Pro League: India go down 3-4 to Argentina

Amstelveen (Netherlands): The Indian men’s hockey team put on a very spirited display against Argentina, but went down narrowly 3-4 in their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 game, at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen,

sports US host cities present legacy vision for 2026 FIFA World Cup

New York: One year ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, representatives from all 11 United States host cities have presented plans to ensure the tournament drives long-term community impact, from cultural equity and infrastructure

sports do-not-miss MS Dhoni inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Dubai: Legendary Indian wicketkeeper-batter and former captain MS Dhoni has been inducted into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame, marking another glorious chapter in his storied cricket career. The International Cricket Council announced that Dhoni

sports do-not-miss Shooting WC: India maintains 100% finals record in Munich

New Delhi: Double Paris Olympics bronze medallist Manu Bhaker, finished sixth in the women’s 25m pistol final, while Chain Singh finished seventh in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions (3P), as India continued to maintain

subcontinent do-not-miss Bangladesh's Yunus begins UK visit amid massive protests

London: Hundreds of protestors gathered outside the Heathrow Airport and also at a Central London hotel as Bangladesh's interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus began a four-day visit to the United Kingdom this week. Carrying

subcontinent do-not-miss Pakistani national extradited to US for plotting terror attack

Ottawa: A Pakistani national was extradited from Canada to the United States to face federal terrorism charges after allegedly plotting a mass shooting at a Jewish centre in Brooklyn in support of ISIS. Khan was

subcontinent Pakistan ramps up defense spending amid tensions with India

Islamabad: Pakistan announced this week that it is raising its defense spending by a steep 20 per cent. The government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presented a budget that allocated 2.55 trillion rupees ($9 billion)

Diaspora Punjab-born World War 2 veteran passes away in UK at 103

London: Havildar-Major Rajinder Singh Dhatt, a veteran of the Second World War, passed away last month in the United Kingdom. He was 103. Dhatt had been honored as a Member of the Order of the

Diaspora Indo-Canadians support PM Modi's visit to G7 leaders’ summit

Toronto: Several Indo-Canadian groups have supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to the G7 leaders’ summit Canada is hosting this month, asserting that anti-India protesters may be loud, but they comprise a fraction of the

local-govt. All NYC Health+Hospitals unite for HVIP to address gun violence public health crisis

HVIP programs utilize a three-pronged approach to treat victims of violence and ensure their lasting recovery: interruption, prevention, and community engagement Two-thirds of the approximately 3,500 patients treated annually for violent trauma at hospitals

local-govt. NYC takes action to protect $820M in federal funding for public safety orgs nationwide

Coalition Files Amicus Brief Outlining Why Non-Profits Must Have Federal Public Safety Grants Restored   Continues Adams Administration’s Work To Ensure New Yorkers Get Every Dollar They Are Entitled to at Every Level of

local-govt. NYC DOT issues parking meter scam advisory

Scammers post at least one QR code on a parking meter that directs users to a third party website to input payment information Secure payments can only be made through the ParkNYC App or

local-govt. NYC Health+Hospitals physicians honored as 2025 top AAPI doctors by Castle Conolly

NYC Health + Hospitals on June 6, 2025, announced that 11 of its hospital leaders and physicians have been named among Castle Connolly’s ‘2025 Top AAPI Doctors,’ a national list recognizing physicians for their excellence

local-govt. Return of the ticks: Prevent tick bites

The New York City Health Department continues tick-bite prevention efforts, including surveillance and public education Ticks carrying diseases are primarily found on Staten Island and in the North Bronx and in areas outside the City that

local-govt. City & State NY recognizes three NYC health leaders on 2025 'Bronx Power 100' list

NYC Health + Hospitals on June 10, 2025, announced that two of its hospital CEOs and the Associate Director of Public Relations at Jacobi Hospital were named to City & State New York’s “Bronx Power

health Yoga Sangam portal crosses 50,000 registrations: Ayush Ministry

New Delhi: Ahead of the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, more than 50,000 organizations from across the nation have registered to host Yoga Sangam, setting a new benchmark for collective participation, said the

health Oral, gut bacteria worsening Parkinson's disease: Study

New Delhi: Bacteria in the mouth and gut may play a significant role in the progression of cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease, according to a study.  Specific changes in the gut microbiome have been associated with

health Healthy lifestyle can boost metabolic health sans weight loss

New York: People can improve their health through dietary and lifestyle changes even if they do not lose weight, according to an international study.  The research, conducted by the universities of Ben-Gurion (Israel), Harvard (US), and

health Lack of childcare, poor health behind rising fertility crisis: UNFPA

New York: Job insecurity, lack of reliable childcare, and poor health are the barriers behind the rising fertility crisis, according to the latest report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The State of World Population

trending India’s population reaches 1.46 billion: UN

New York: While India continues to be the most populous country, with an estimated 1.46 billion people in 2025, the country's total fertility rate has fallen to 1.9, below the replacement level of 2.1, according

entertainment Vivek Agnihotri renames 'The Delhi Files' to 'The Bengal Files'

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has renamed his upcoming political drama 'The Delhi Files' on public demand. He shared the new poster of the film based on 1940s communal violence in undivided Bengal on social media. Agnihotri

entertainment Amaan, Ayaan Ali Bangash compose original score for NYIFF trailer

As the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) marks its milestone 25th anniversary this summer, it announced a musical collaboration with Sarod maestros Amaan Ali and Ayaan Ali Bangash, who have composed an original score

local-govt. Mayor Adams calls on City Council to immediately codify definition of antisemitism into law

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on June 6, 2025,signed a historic executive order to recognize the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism to facilitate constructive discourse, further understanding, and enable a

New-York-Community Sarod Maestros Amaan & Ayaan Ali Bangash create original score for 25th NYIFF

New York: As the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) marks its milestone 25th anniversary this summer, the festival is honored to announce an extraordinary musical collaboration with Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash,

local-govt. Community Op-Ed: Delivering on safety: Record low shootings and homicides in 2025

By Eric Adams, Mayor - NYC This National Gun Violence Awareness Month, where we honor and remember victims of gun crimes, our administration is making good on our promise to eradicate gun violence. From day one,

entertainment Maldives names Katrina as tourism ambassador ahead of PM Modi's visit

Actor Katrina Kaif was named the global tourism ambassador for the Maldives, as per an announcement made on social media ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to the island nation. The Maldives Marketing

entertainment Mindy Kaling set to make acting comeback

After a successful stint behind the scenes, Indian-American writer-producer Mindy Kaling is ready to switch gears to acting once more. 'The Office' star confessed she missed being an actor in a recent chat. She also

entertainment Netflix CEO calls 'Ba***ds Of Bollywood' "very funny"

Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan is all set to make his directorial debut with the Netflix original 'Ba***ds of Bollywood'. As fans await the release, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos has shared his review of

entertainment Baahubali films to be trimmed for theatrical re-release

SS Rajamouli's 'Baahubali' movies are set to take over the big screen soon. Even though the films have been replayed on TV channels across the country in almost all languages, the makers have planned to

OP-ED Turning off the tap: How India’s Indus reset is drying up Pakistan’s fields

By K S Tomar By engineering a calibrated disruption in water flows, India has exposed the Achilles’ heel of Pakistan's agrarian economy. When Ismail Serageldin, then Vice President of the World Bank, warned in 1995 that “the

local-govt. World Bicycle Day: NYC DOT temporarily renames First Avenue

New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced that the First Avenue Tunnel has been temporarily renamed the ‘World Bicycle Day Bike Underpass’ in celebration of World Bicycle Day on June 3. In

local-govt. NYC sees lowest number of shootings and homicides in recorded history year-to-date

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica Tisch on June 2, 2025, announced that, from January 1, 2025, through May 31, 2025, New York City saw the

local-govt. Iris Rodriguez appointed new NYC Parks Commissioner

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on June 1, 2025, appointed Iris Rodriguez-Rosa as commissioner of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks), making her the first Latina to hold this

local-govt. New Yorkers’ top housing questions, answered: Free NYC classes for renters, homeowners

In a city of more than 8 million, nearly every New Yorker will have a housing question at some point—whether about applying for the affordable housing lottery, navigating Housing Court, preventing deed theft, or maintaining

local-govt. Brooklyn to get historic new inclusive early childhood center this fall

New School Model Launching at P.S. 6 Will House First AIMS Program in Central Brooklyn New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles Ramos announced a first-ever inclusive early

local-govt. 4th of July fireworks to return to Brooklyn Bridge and East River

Lighting up iconic New York City skyline, 49th edition of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will fire from Barges  on East River at the Seaport District, and iconic Brooklyn Bridge,providing miles of prime viewing for

U-S-A-National Aruna Miller and fellow Democratic Lt. Governors urge support for federal science agencies

Washington, DC:  Democratic Lt. Governors are pushing back against the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine the federal government’s scientific institutions. In a new letter, spearheaded by Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Democratic Lt. Governors are urging

local-govt. NYC Health+Hospitals/Bellevue, Japan Institute of Health Security partner to protect people from infectious diseases

The Memorandum of Understanding outlines information and resource sharing, as well as clinical and research collaboration on high-consequence infectious diseases and emergency response NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue on June 4, 2025, announced a new strategic partnership

local-govt. Mayor Adams, Chancellor Aviles Ramos announce $128 M in new school budget investment

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos on June 5, 2025, announced a $128 million investment to ensure no school will receive less funding in the initial

trending PM Modi inaugurates Chenab Bridge - world's highest rail arch bridge

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway arch bridge, during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir to launch a slew of key infrastructure projects worth ₹46,000 crores. Soaring 359

local-govt. NYC to restrict speed limit for e-bikes, e-scooters to 15 miles/hour

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on June 4, 2025, announced a slate of new policies to enhance street safety, including a citywide 15-mile-per-hour speed limit for e-bikes and e-scooters on city streets. Recognizing that

local-govt. Mayor Adams invests $50 M to revitalize further 'The Arches'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today cut the ribbon on a newly-revitalized portion of “The Arches” — the public space on the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge adjacent to City Hall that is

local-govt. NYC Health+Hospitals hosts 'We Belong Here' art exhibition celebrating immigrants

Art exhibition at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Broadway features three recently commissioned works by New York-based immigrant artists and works from its historic collection Launched in commemoration of Immigrant Heritage Month, the exhibition encourages New

WORLD India world's bright spot, set to overtake Japan: WEF chief

World Economic Forum CEO Børge Brende said India is emerging as the world’s most resilient major economy, but added that to stay ahead, it must double down on reforms, infrastructure, and coordination across states. Speaking to

new-york 2 Indian Peacekeepers honored posthumously with UN medals

India's Permanent Representative P Harish received the medals from Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at a ceremony honoring the peacekeepers who died in the service of the UN United Nations: Brigadier Amitabh Jha and Havildar Sanjay Singh, who

India do-not-miss Indian carrier IndiGo to do its first U.S. codesharing

New Delhi: Fast-growing IndiGo, India's largest airline, will begin its first U.S. codeshares.   IndiGo will partner with Delta and KLM on U.S. and Canada codeshares from Amsterdam and with Virgin Atlantic for U.S. codeshares from

new-york MIT student Megha Vemuri barred from graduation over pro-Palestine speech

New York: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) barred the 2025 class president Megha Vemuri from participating in the official graduation commencement ceremony after she delivered a pro-Palestine speech at a separate campus event a

OP-ED USCIS: Student visa application scrutiny for national security

By Vipul Tamhane The US prioritizes national security by implementing selective restrictive policy of immigration application intake for students from China linked to the Chinese Communist Party. In a significant escalation of its national security priorities, the

Indian-American AIA-NY gala honors ‘Five Ratnas' for community service

New York: In a remarkable evening that blended grace, celebration, and community pride, the Association of Indians in America (AIA), New York Chapter, held its Annual Benefit Gala on June 1 at the elegant Pearl

USA World backs India’s stand in fighting terror: Tharoor

There is a complete lack of sympathy for Pakistan and overwhelming support for India's stance on cross-border terrorism. Washington/New Delhi: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has asserted that India has received “total support and solidarity” from lawmakers

India Hope US will clear visas on merit: India

New Delhi: Issuing visas is a sovereign issue for the US government, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said, hoping that the process will be completed in time for Indian students to join the

USA US Congressmen back India's right to respond

Washington: A group of US Congressmen has expressed unequivocal and bipartisan condemnation for the Pahalgam terror attack and extended support for India's right to respond in the spirit of zero tolerance against terrorism. The lawmakers also

India

Newly-consecrated idols of Ram Darbar placed on the first floor of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple during the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya, on the auspicious occasion of Ganga Dussehra.

new-york Trip of a lifetime, US Second Lady Usha Vance recalls recent India visit

New York: US Second Lady Usha Vance has recalled her visit to India and her children’s experience in India and called the meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi “very special.” She said that her children

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New-York-Community

Indie Film Festival Awards was inaugurated in NYC by Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Ramdas Athawale, NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Prasar Bharati Chairman Mr. Navneet Kumar Sehgal, Consul General G Binaya

New-York-Community GOPIO-CT hosts seminar on girls' education, donates for construction of girls' toilets in India

New York: The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin – Connecticut Chapter (GOPIO-CT) has been supporting the Society for Human and Environment Development (SHED, https://shedindia.org/) in Maharashtra. They run schools in Mumbai’s Dharavi slums

New-York-Community NYIFF returns for its milestone 25th edition

New York: The New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), the longest-running and most prestigious U.S. festival dedicated to Indian independent cinema, returns for its milestone 25th edition from June 20-22, spotlighting bold new voices, storied

New-York-Community Swami Sakshatkrtananda to deliver lectures on Vedanta in the US this Summer

New York: Swami Sakshatkrtananda, senior disciple of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati is slated to visit the United States from 9th July, 2025 to deliver lectures on Vedanta at Arsha Vidya Pitham in Saylorsburg PA.  Pujya Swami

New-Jersey Rotary Club of Plainsboro, North & South Brunswick hosts 6th Annual Kolor Run 5k

New Jersey: A splash of color, a spirit of unity, and a whole lot of energy — that’s what lit up Community Park in North Brunswick on the morning of June 1, 2025, as the

new-york Parker Jewish Institute showcases healing power of music with ‘Sur Sagar’ ensemble

New Hyde Park, NY: A musical ensemble at the Parker Jewish Institute brings harmony and wellness to residents and patients alike.     The ensemble is known as Sur Sagar, which means “Ocean of Melody” in

new-york American, Indian officials inaugurate ‘Chaman Lal Bhalla Lane’ in Amritsar

New York: In a heartfelt tribute to the late Chaman Lal Bhalla and his philanthropic legacy, a street in Amritsar has been named in his honor. The inauguration ceremony brought together dignitaries, family, and friends

India Monsoon session of Parliament from July 21 to Aug 12

New Delhi: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that the monsoon session of Parliament will be held from July 21 to August 12. "We decided to convene the monsoon session of the Parliament on

India PM Modi unlikely to attend G7 Summit in Canada

New Delhi: For the first time in six years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to attend the upcoming G7 summit to be held in Canada's Alberta province, PTI news agency said, citing people familiar

India do-not-miss India's first caste-based census to begin in March 2027

New Delhi: The Centre is set to launch the next nationwide Census, which will also include a caste enumeration for the first time, from March 1, 2027, senior government officials confirmed on June 4. As

India do-not-miss 11 killed, 47 hurt in Karnataka stampede

Bengaluru: The victory celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans turned tragic as 11 people died in a stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium on July 4 afternoon. Forty-seven people are said to be injured, and

USA do-not-miss Trump Gold Card game-changer for Indian investors: Lutnick

“We are going to be incredibly successful in India,” the US Commerce Secretary said. Washington: The proposed Trump Gold Card, a USD 5 million pathway to permanent US residency, is expected to be a runaway success

USA do-not-miss WH unfazed by Musk's criticism of Trump’s spending bill

New York: Elon Musk, former head of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has publicly broken ranks with President Donald Trump over the administration’s latest spending legislation, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill” by the

USA Trump signs travel ban for Afghanistan, 11 other nations

Washington: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning travel to the United States for citizens of a dozen countries and put partial restrictions on citizens of seven other nations. The executive order fully restricts

religion Sai Mandir USA celebrates Silver Jubilee with grand devotional gathering

New York: Sai Mandir USA, the first Sai Baba temple in America, celebrated its 25th anniversary (Silver Jubilee) at Hicksville Middle School, drawing a devoted gathering of over 750 attendees from across the Tri-State area.

humour Don't flick off another person's pet

There’s an old saying that “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Another version of this saying is just as true: “One man’s pest is another man’s pet.” Nothing illustrates this more than a video that

lifestyle Indian couple’s big fat wedding baraat shuts down Wall Street

A procession of about 400 people, part of a grand Indian wedding, paraded down Wall Street in New York City, blending Bollywood beats with city hustle.   This big fat desi baraat turned the Financial District

lifestyle Indian rock bank GATC in America’s Got Talent, a historic milestone

Girish and The Chronicles (GATC), Sikkim’s most iconic rock export, are back with another groundbreaking achievement. The band is making history as the first-ever rock band from India—and Sikkim—to be featured on one of the

business do-not-miss India’s economy to grow by 6.3% in 2025, 6.4% in 2026: OECD

New Delhi: India continues to defy the global slowdown, the OECD's latest 'Economic Outlook' said, projecting the country's economy to grow by 6.3 per cent in 2025 and 6.4 per cent in 2026.  Strong domestic demand,

business do-not-miss India red-flags $800 million ADB aid package to Pakistan

New Delhi: India has expressed deep concerns over the potential misuse of the $800 million ADB aid package to Pakistan as the country is increasing its defence expenditure, despite the poor fiscal position, with the

business do-not-miss Trump doubles steel and aluminium tariffs to 50%, exempts UK

Washington: Donald Trump has signed an executive order to double tariffs on nearly all steel and aluminium imports to 50 per cent, marking a significant escalation in his administration’s ongoing effort to reshape global trade

sports Gukesh stuns World No 1 Carlsen in Norway

Stavanger (Norway): The world watched with bated breath as 19-year-old Indian chess prodigy D. Gukesh sat across the board from the reigning giant of the game, Magnus Carlsen, in what would become a defining moment

sports Anushka hugs hubby Virat after RCB's maiden IPL win

Mumbai: A million emotions were running amuck at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as the IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lifted the trophy for the first time in 18 years of the tournament.  Bollywood

sports do-not-miss IPL 2025: Kohli ends 18-year wait for RCB to win title

Ahmedabad: For a brief moment, it seemed like history might repeat itself! After Virat Kohli’s measured 35-ball 43 and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were restricted to 190/9 by a disciplined Punjab Kings (PBKS) attack in

WORLD do-not-miss Lee Jae-myung elected South Korea President

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WORLD do-not-miss Canada introduces legislation to curb asylum claims

Toronto: Amid accusations of misuse of Canada’s refugee system, the government has introduced legislation that aims to curb the sharp escalation in asylum claims over the past couple of years, including a major increase in

WORLD UNSC ends imbroglio over chairs of terror panels

United Nations: Ending an imbroglio over leadership of United Nations Security Council panels dealing with terrorism, Algeria has been appointed chair of the 1267 Sanctions Committee that has been dealing with Pakistan-based terrorist groups like

WORLD Almost 1 million dead or hurt in Ukraine conflict: Report

Washington: Russia's war against Ukraine has extracted a huge price, with almost a million Russian troops dead or injured since the invasion started in February 2022, a report by the US-based Center for Strategic and

Diaspora Scottish Royal College honors Lord Bilimoria

London: British Indian entrepreneur and peer Karan Bilimoria has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in Scotland for his services to education and business. Lord Bilimoria,

Diaspora Sikh man forced to remove turban, kirpan in Abu Dhabi

Dubai: An elderly Sikh man was forced to remove his Turban and Kirpan (religious dagger) by Abu Dhabi Police and was detained for 20 days without any reason. Identified as Dalvinder Singh from Kaithal in

Diaspora Singapore president praises AR Rahman for working with local musicians

Singapore: Singapore's Indian-origin President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has praised India’s leading musician A R Rahman for collaborating with local musicians and giving them "valuable exposure". "ARR has also done our own talent good over the years, by

Diaspora Singapore president praises AR Rahman for working with local musicians

Singapore: Singapore's Indian-origin President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has praised India’s leading musician A R Rahman for collaborating with local musicians and giving them "valuable exposure". "ARR has also done our own talent good over the years, by

Diaspora Canada urged to build memorial for Kanishka bombing victims

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subcontinent Nepal bans demonstrations amid pro-monarchy protests

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subcontinent do-not-miss India deports over 2,000 alleged Bangladeshi immigrants

Dhaka: At least 2,000 alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigrants have been ‘pushed back’ across the border by Indian authorities since Operation Sindoor began in the early hours of May 7, according to a report. The action was

subcontinent Bilawal admits Pakistan faces 'hurdles' in Kashmir campaign

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Anuvrat-Movement 'End horse abuse by advancing and passing Ryder’s Law'

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Spiritual-Awareness Offer the Gift of Kindness

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local-govt. New York Public Schools launches Student Safety & Independence Training for Families

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sports Special Olympics New York announces powerhouse delegation for 2026 USA Games in Minnesota

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health Depression ups dementia risk in both mid and later-life

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health People with IBS can find relief with Mediterranean diet

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health Plastic particles in food, beverages can harm your liver

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Indian-American DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference honors Rep Krishnamoorthi as Governmental Leader of the Year

Schaumburg, IL: At this week’s DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference (DMMC) Annual Dinner and Recognition Ceremony, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) was presented with the 2024 Governmental Leader of the Year Award for his leadership and

entertainment Vicky Kaushal to play legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt

Actor Vicky Kaushal, who is currently basking in the success of 'Chhaava', will play the legendary actor and director Guru Dutt, a titan of Indian cinema renowned for timeless masterpieces like 'Pyaasa', 'Kaagaz Ke Phool',