Akshaya Patra Chicago chapter hosts inspiring meet and greet for youth ambassadors
By: Prachi Jaitly On May 24, the Chicago Chapter of Akshaya Patra held a heartfelt Meet & Greet event for its Youth Ambassadors in Hinsdale, Illinois. The gathering brought together current and former youth ambassadors — affectionately known as “Yappies” — to share
FIA-Chicago hosts powerful Memorial Day meet and greet honoring victims of terror, veterans, and community leaders
By: Dr. Avi Verma On Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) Chicago hosted a deeply moving Memorial Day Meet & Greet that drew over 150 attendees from across Chicagoland’s Bharatiya community, including organizational leaders, business figures, media, and
गीता स्वाध्याय- मेरी समझ से, तीसरा अध्याय
By: Rajendra Kapil दूसरे अध्याय में भगवान कृष्ण ने कर्मयोग की परिभाषा बड़ी स्पष्ट कर दी थी, लेकिन फिर भी अर्जुन के मन में अभी बहुत से प्रश्न बाक़ी थे. अर्जुन ने बहुत बार ज्ञानी जनों के सम्पर्क में यह महसूस किया था
ISKCON Radha Shyamsundar Mandir Chicago Naperville marks second fundraising anniversary with special event
By: Jayanti Oza ISKCON Radha Shyamsundar Temple in Naperville recently celebrated its second annual fundraising anniversary with a grand event at the Banquet Hall of the DoubleTree Hotel in Oakbrook Terrace, near Chicago on 18th May, 2025. The gathering attracted around 800 members
Retirement Saving & Income
By: Dr K C Gupta RETIREMENT is an important topic for everyone – retirement SAVING for the young,retirement INCOME for the old. The top sources of retirement income are SocialSecurity, IRAs & 401k/403b. WORKPLACE PLANS are business & corporate 401k (pre-tax), Roth 401k (after-tax);school,
Vikram Misri highlights India-US tech and defense cooperation
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Deputy NSA Pavan Kapoor held a closed-door roundtable with US business leaders in Washington, hosted by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF). The discussion focused on advancing critical and emerging technologies in defense and strategic sectors, with emphasis
Tharoor leads Indian delegation in Colombia to reinforce anti-terror message
An Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor arrived in Colombia as part of Operation Sindoor, continuing its Latin American outreach to assert India’s strong stand against terrorism. Tharoor shared updates from Bogota, noting a briefing by Ambassador Vanlalhuma, media engagements,
Pakistani pilgrims face mismanagement, poor conditions during Haj
Pakistani lawmakers have condemned the government for the appalling treatment of the country’s Haj pilgrims in Mecca. MNAs Shagufta Jumani and Shahida Rehmani exposed mismanagement, citing broken suitcases, inedible food, and lack of care for pilgrims. Jumani pleaded for intervention, while Rehmani said
India leads global push for peacekeeper safety and accountability: UN
India is playing a key role in global peacekeeping by leading efforts to hold accountable those who attack UN peacekeepers, said Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations. India chairs the 39-member Group of Friends for Promoting Accountability for Crimes Against Peacekeepers,
India says no talks with Pakistan unless terrorism ends
India on Thursday reiterated its firm stance that any dialogue with Pakistan must be bilateral and is only possible if Islamabad ends its support for cross-border terrorism. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended and
India, Saudi Arabia vow joint fight against terrorism
An Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda visited Saudi Arabia on Thursday, emphasizing India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism and the strategic significance of Operation Sindoor. During a session with the Gulf Research Centre, the delegation discussed security cooperation
Indian MPs brief diplomats, Indonesian leaders on Operation Sindoor
An Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha met political leaders and diplomats from 20 countries in Jakarta on Thursday, reinforcing India’s global outreach against cross-border terrorism. The delegation briefed foreign envoys and Indonesian think tanks on Operation Sindoor
Operation Sindoor not over, enemies will pay bigger price: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that Operation Sindoor is ongoing and warned that any future terror attack on India will trigger an even harsher response. Speaking at a rally in Alipurduar, West Bengal, Modi said, “We struck thrice on enemy soil
Operation Sindoor proved India’s military-tech edge: US expert
Operation Sindoor wasn’t just a military victory but a strategic showcase of India’s defence self-reliance, says top US warfare analyst John Spencer. In his detailed report, Spencer noted that India’s use of indigenous systems like the BrahMos missile, Rudram-1, Akash SAMs, and AI-powered
India reinforces anti-terror stance during Saudi Arabia visit
A high-level all-party Indian delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda is in Riyadh as part of India’s global outreach on terrorism, stressing the country’s unwavering commitment to fight Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terror. The delegation met Dr. Mushabab Al-Qahtani, Director General of the
India takes anti-terror message from Italy to Denmark
A nine-member Indian parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad will travel to Denmark after wrapping up a key diplomatic visit to Italy focused on India’s fight against terrorism. The all-party group, including MPs from the BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena-UBT, AIADMK,
US calls for fair and reciprocal trade in India talks
A senior US diplomat has called for “fair and reciprocal market access” in talks with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, amid ongoing negotiations on a potential US-India trade agreement. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau emphasized this principle during a meeting in Washington,
Panama President supports India’s anti-terror stand
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino Quintero expressed firm support for India’s stand against terrorism during a meeting with an Indian all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. The meeting at the Presidential Palace was part of India’s global outreach following the Pahalgam
Court blocks Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs over legal overreach
In a major legal setback for former US President Donald Trump, a federal trade court has blocked his proposed ‘Liberation Day’ import tariffs, ruling that he overstepped his constitutional powers. The Court of International Trade in Manhattan found that the tariffs, targeting countries
Supriya Sule leads India’s anti-terror push in South Africa
An all-party delegation led by NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule met key South African leaders in Cape Town to emphasize India’s unified and firm stand against terrorism. The visit is part of India’s global outreach following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and