Danish FM rejects US annexation claims on Greenland
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has rejected speculation that Greenland might become part of the United States, following remarks by US President Donald Trump suggesting a potential annexation of the island. Addressing the recent election in Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark,
Mark Carney sworn in as new Canadian prime minister
Mark Carney was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Canada on Friday, officially replacing Justin Trudeau, according to media reports. Carney, an economist and former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, took the oath of office
Trump asks Putin to spare lives of Ukrainian troops
US President Donald Trump said he urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to spare the lives of thousands of Ukrainian troops who are reportedly “completely surrounded” by Russian forces. Trump shared on Truth Social, his social media platform, that he made the appeal during
G7 criticises China’s growing assertiveness in Indo-Pacific
The Foreign Ministers of the Group of 7 (G7) countries have condemned China’s growing assertiveness and military actions in the Indo-Pacific region, including the South China Sea, as they concluded a three-day meeting in Quebec, Canada. The G7 Foreign Ministers from Canada, France,
US influencer apologises for picking up baby wombat in Australia
An American influencer has apologised after facing backlash for picking up a baby wombat and carrying it away from its mother in Australia, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Sam Jones, also known as Samantha Strable, posted an Instagram video this week
Trump cleaned up Washington ahead of PM Modi’s visit
US President Donald Trump said he ordered a cleanup around the White House and the United States Department of State ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, DC, to ensure the area looked clean and presentable. “We saw tents everywhere right
Trump gives reporter ‘death stare’ after mic mishap goes viral
An American reporter’s encounter with Donald Trump recently went viral after the former US president gave her a sharp “death stare” following an accidental microphone mishap. The incident took place as Trump was preparing to depart from Washington, DC, while surrounded by a
Columbia student’s US visa revoked amid terrorism allegations; self-deports
Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian citizen and student at Columbia University, has self-deported from the United States after her student visa was revoked by the Department of State on March 5th. The revocation follows allegations that Srinivasan was involved in activities supporting Hamas and
Pakistan blames Afghanistan for Jaffar Express attack; Kabul denies
Pakistan has accused Afghanistan of being behind the recent attack on the Jaffar Express passenger train by Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants in Bolan district earlier this week. Pakistani authorities claim that the attackers were in “direct contact” with their handlers in Afghanistan
India puts national interests first in US trade talks
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that India’s trade talks with the United States will be guided by the principles of “India First,” “Viksit Bharat,” and the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. Goyal stated that he had a “forward-looking discussion”
New Zealand PM Luxon eager to strengthen ties with India
India-New Zealand bilateral relations are expected to strengthen across multiple sectors as New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon embarks on his first official visit to India since assuming office. Luxon will visit New Delhi from March 16 to 20, accompanied by a high-level
Putin meets Trump’s envoy on Ukraine ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and was provided with “additional details” regarding the US-Ukrainian talks held earlier this week in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Kremlin announced on Friday. At the meeting on Thursday,
Telangana student, Praveen Kumar Gampa, shot dead in suspected robbery in Milwaukee; family mourns loss.
By: Dr Avi VermaThe tragic death of Praveen Kumar Gampa, an Indian student pursuing his post-graduation at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), has sent shockwaves through the Indian community in the United States and his hometown of Keshampet village, Shadnagar Rangareddy district, Telangana.
Scammers targeting Indian community with fake consulate calls
By: Dr. Avi Verma A wave of scam calls is targeting members of the Indian community across the United States, with fraudsters impersonating officials from Indian consulates. Reports indicate that these scammers are using phone numbers that appear to originate from the Indian
Ceasefire in Ukraine, Trump’s global gambits, and the cost to America
By: Dr. Avi VermaAfter months of stalled diplomacy, a tentative ceasefire deal has been brokered between the U.S. and Ukraine, following what many have called an Oval Office debacle. President Biden’s administration, pressured by both domestic political opposition and NATO allies, managed to push for
Measles resurgence in the U.S.: Largest outbreak in six years raises public health concerns
By: Dr. Avi Verma The United States is currently experiencing a significant resurgence of measles, marking one of the largest outbreaks in recent years. As of March 11, 2025, over 250 cases have been confirmed across several states, with Texas and New Mexico
The jury selection system: Reconciling civic duty with respect for time
By: Dr. Avi Verma Jury duty, a cornerstone of the American justice system, ensures that a panel makes legal decisions of peers. However, the current jury selection process, particularly for Grand Juries, often feels like a frustrating waste of time rather than a
Bihar Jharkhand Association of Midwest celebrates Holi and Women’s Day with vibrant event
By: Prachi Jaitly The Bihar Jharkhand Association of Midwest (BJUS) hosted a vibrant celebration last week combining Holi festivities and Women’s Day, drawing over 300 community members to the National India Hub in Schaumburg. The event was a day of cultural unity, exuberance,
Personal finance insights: Market sentiments, investment strategies & economic trends
By: Dr K C Gupta SENTIMENTSAAII Bull-Bear Spread -37.8% (very low). (Thursday-Wednesday)$NYA50R, NYSE 40.77% (negative)$SPXA50R, SP500 47.40% (negative)Delta MSI 43.9% (negative)ICI Fund Allocations (Cumulative)OEFs & ETFs: Stocks 61.10%, Hybrids 4.23%, Bonds 17.38%, M-Mkt 17.30% INTEREST RATESCycle peak 5.25-5.50%Current 4.25-4.50%FOMC 3/19/25+ holdFOMC 5/7/25+ hold
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi condemns Trump administration’s proposed travel ban and education cuts
By: Dr. Avi Verma, Ashwani Mahajan Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has strongly condemned the Trump administration’s reported plans to expand the controversial travel ban and significantly reduce the Department of Education’s workforce, citing severe repercussions for national security, the economy, and American values. Opposition