Texas cities honor Mahesh Navami as NRI Maheshwaris amplify global humanitarian impact
By: Dr Avi Verma Fort Bend County and the City of Stafford in Texas officially recognized Mahesh Navami with proclamations this June, honoring the Maheshwari community’s global contributions and humanitarian outreach. The proclamations, coordinated by Houston-based NRI leader Arun Mundra, mark yet another milestone
Maharana Pratap Jayanti marked with powerful skit and patriotic tributes in Mumbai
By: Dr Avi Verma The legacy of Rajput warrior Maharana Pratap came alive in Mumbai this week as the organization Mein BHARAT Hoon hosted a two-day cultural celebration to mark his birth anniversary. Held at Bollywood Park in Film City, the event drew large crowds
Chicagoland’s largest International Yoga Day celebration inspires unity, wellness, and spiritual harmony
The 11th International Yoga Day celebration in Chicagoland unfolded as a transformative gathering of over 1,000 participants at The Matrix Club in Naperville, radiating peace, prana, and purpose. Organized by Mindful Meditation Yoga in partnership with FIA-Chicago, the event served as a vibrant
Indian Seniors of Chicago mark June birthdays, Father’s Day, and talent show with festive gathering
By: Jayanti Oza The Indian Seniors of Chicago came together at Manav Seva Mandir on Saturday, June 14, for a joyful celebration honoring June birthdays, Father’s Day, and the vibrant talents of their members. The program began with a devotional recitation of ‘Ganesh
Indian community of Niles Township celebrates 11th International Yoga Day with enthusiasm and unity
By: Staff WriterThe Indian Community of Niles Township (ICNT), in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) Chicago and United Senior Pariwar (USP), hosted its 11th International Yoga Day celebration at Gurukul Swaminarayan Mandir in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The Sunday morning event brought together community leaders,
Trump says Iran-Israel ceasefire progressing well, warns Tehran over uranium enrichment
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that the ceasefire between Iran and Israel is “going very good,” following a week of intense military exchanges between the two nations. Speaking at the NATO summit in The Hague, Trump credited his diplomatic intervention for
Kirti Vardhan Singh visits Mozambique, highlights India’s growth and bilateral ties
Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, currently on an official visit to Mozambique, interacted with members of the Indian community in Maputo as part of India’s participation in the East African nation’s 50th Independence Day celebrations. In a post on
IAF evacuates 224 more Indians from Israel under Operation Sindhu
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday evacuated 224 Indian nationals from war-hit Israel, bringing the total number of citizens safely repatriated under Operation Sindhu to 818. Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje welcomed the evacuees at New Delhi airport and reiterated the government’s
Brad Pitt reveals he nearly got fired from his first movie role
Hollywood star Brad Pitt has revealed that he almost got fired from his first film appearance after improvising a line in the 1987 movie No Man’s Land, in a bid to secure his Screen Actors Guild (SAG) membership. Speaking on Dax Shepard’s Armchair
Rajnath Singh calls Emergency ‘darkest chapter’ in Indian democracy
Marking the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday condemned the 1975 decision as a “nefarious attempt to strangle Indian democracy.” In a post on X, Singh said, “People still remember the Emergency as the darkest chapter in Indian
7 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza blast, IDF confirms
Seven Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Gaza after their armoured combat engineering vehicle (CEV) was hit by an explosive device, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Wednesday. The deadly incident occurred on Tuesday in Khan Younis when a bomb, reportedly planted
Zohran Mamdani wins New York Democratic mayoral primary in major upset
Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani has emerged as the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in a stunning primary upset. Mamdani, a 33-year-old Muslim and self-described democratic socialist, secured 43.5% of the vote compared to Cuomo’s 36.3%, according
Lancet study warns of rising risk as global childhood vaccinations decline
Millions of children are at increased risk of preventable diseases due to a troubling decline in global childhood vaccination coverage since 2010, according to a new study published in The Lancet. The study, led by researchers from the Institute for Health Metrics and
Emergency was first assault on India’s soul, says Union Minister Kumaraswamy
Marking 50 years since the Emergency, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday called the 1975 imposition of Emergency “the first ever assault on the soul of India.” In a post on X, Kumaraswamy wrote, “It has been 50
2 in 3 Indian MSMEs now digitally ready, says CMR report
A new report by CyberMedia Research (CMR) reveals that 67% of India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are now digitally equipped, leveraging both core and advanced technologies to drive business outcomes. According to the report, Indian MSMEs are increasingly adopting tools like
India’s Shubhanshu Shukla set to reach ISS in historic space mission
In a proud moment for India, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is poised to become the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS). Ahead of his historic flight, he declared on X: “India is returning to space, Jai Hind.” Shukla is scheduled to
Over 400 shooters register for inaugural Shooting League of India
The Shooting League of India (SLI), launched by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), is off to a strong start with over 400 athletes from around the world already registered for its debut season. Shooters from countries including India, Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran,
NSA Doval urges SCO to reject double standards on terrorism at Beijing meet
In a strong intervention at the 20th meeting of Security Council Secretaries of SCO member states, India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday called for a united, uncompromising stand against terrorism, urging countries to abandon double standards and take decisive action against
Trump slams Israel, Iran over ceasefire breach
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted both Israel and Iran for breaching the recently announced ceasefire agreement, warning that their actions could jeopardize the fragile peace deal. “These guys gotta calm down. It’s ridiculous,” Trump told reporters before departing for the NATO
Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft, 7 navy vessels near its territory
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported another wave of Chinese military activity near its territory on Tuesday, marking a continued show of force by Beijing. As of 6 a.m. local time, 12 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels were detected operating