Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi stands up for working families, challenges Trump on rising grocery costs
By: Dr Avi VermaCongressman Raja Krishnamoorthi continues to advocate for working families, taking a strong stand against rising grocery costs, corporate greed, and attacks on social safety nets. This week, he brought Steve Powell, President of UFCW Local 881, as his guest to Donald Trump’s Joint Congressional
Hindu leader’s arrest triggers crackdown in Bangladesh: Sumon Sharma’s organization fights for justice
By: Dr. Avi Verma The arrest of ISKCON leader Prabhu Chinmoy Das on November 25, 2024, by the Bangladesh Police triggered a wave of unrest, intensifying the persecution of Hindus in the country. Following his detention, Hindu activists took to the streets on November 26, demanding
Is ballot paper safe for elections
By: Ashwani Mahajan A few days ago, President Donald Trump raised concerns about the safety of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), stating that ballot paper is the safest mode for elections. He also mentioned that even tech expert Elon Musk has expressed doubts about the security
FIA hosts an electrifying 8th Annual Indian Heritage Night with Windy City Bulls
By: Dr. Avi Verma The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) proudly hosted its 8th consecutive Indian Heritage Night in collaboration with the Windy City Bulls at NOW Arena, Hoffman Estates, on February 27, 2025. The evening was even more thrilling as the Chicago Bulls secured a close 102-100 victory over the Birmingham Squadron.
OFBJP Chicago celebrates BJP’s Delhi Victory with grand festivities
By: Vandana Jhingan The Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP) in Chicago marked the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) decisive victory in the Delhi elections with grand celebrations, reaffirming their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and vision for development. The event brought together
University of Montana hosts first-ever Indian film festival, engaging hundreds of students
By: Vandana Jhingan The University of Montana recently became a hub of Indian culture and cinematic artistry, hosting the inaugural “Festival of Indian Cinema” from March 2nd to 4th, 2025. Organized by the Consulate General of India in Seattle, in partnership with the
‘We have a responsibility to our neighbours’: EAM Jaishankar on Sri Lanka
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized India’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka during its economic crisis, highlighting New Delhi’s $4 billion aid package that helped the island nation recover from financial turmoil. Speaking at Chatham House, a London-based think tank, on Wednesday, Jaishankar
White House confirms direct talks with Hamas aimed at releasing hostages
The White House has confirmed that the Trump administration is engaged in direct talks with Hamas to negotiate the release of hostages held in Gaza. According to Axios, the discussions have taken place in Doha, Qatar, in recent weeks, with US Presidential Envoy
Trump warns Hamas as US confirms direct hostage talks
US President Donald Trump has issued a final warning to Hamas, demanding the release of hostages held in Gaza, as the White House confirms direct negotiations with the group for the first time. Trump, in a strongly worded Truth Social post, threatened Hamas
Trump doubles tariffs on China, vows tough stance
The White House reaffirmed President Donald Trump’s strong stance on China following the announcement of increased tariffs on Chinese imports, doubling the rate from 10% to 20%. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday emphasized Trump’s tough approach, stating that his administration
Trump grants auto tariff exemption for one month
The White House has announced that US President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption to three major automakers from the newly imposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the decision on Wednesday, stating, “We spoke
Denmark rejects Trump’s renewed push for Greenland to join the US
Denmark has strongly opposed US President Donald Trump’s renewed push for Greenland to join the US, following his remarks during a joint session of Congress two days ago. Trump stated on Wednesday that his administration would “strongly support” Greenlanders’ right to determine their
Bangladesh faces severe textbook shortage under interim government
The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh has once again failed to distribute textbooks to millions of students across the country, causing distress and uncertainty about their education. Former Education Advisor Wahiduddin Mahmud had assured that the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB)
No season should be off-season for Uttarakhand, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed the need for year-round tourism in Uttarakhand to boost the state’s economy, asserting that “no season should be off-season” for the region. Speaking at a public gathering in Harsil, the Prime Minister extended his condolences to
PM Modi likely to visit Sri Lanka in April
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Sri Lanka in the first week of April at the invitation of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, according to local media reports on Wednesday. The visit, likely to take place on April 5, aims
US alliances weakening, trade war threatens economy
In response to President Donald Trump’s address to Congress, the Democrats cautioned that US alliances are deteriorating and the trade war is posing a serious threat to the economy. “Today’s world is deeply interconnected. Migration, cyber threats, AI, environmental destruction, and terrorism require
Bangladesh seeks stronger ties with India, hopes for visa resumption
Bangladesh has expressed its commitment to fostering stronger relations with India amid recent diplomatic tensions. The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, aims to rebuild ties following political upheaval and concerns over minority rights in Bangladesh. Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain reiterated Bangladesh’s
France opposes using frozen Russian assets for Europe’s defence funding
French Finance Minister Eric Lombard reaffirmed on Tuesday that France opposes the use of frozen Russian assets to finance Europe’s defence capacity-building. Speaking to France Info radio, Lombard stated that France believes these assets “belong mainly to Russia’s central bank” and that seizing
Canada will not back down from trade war with US, says Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has vowed that Canada will not back down from the trade war initiated by US President Donald Trump. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Trudeau stated that there is “no justification” for the trade conflict between Canada
PM Modi meets Belgian Princess Astrid to boost India-Belgium ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Belgian Princess Astrid on Tuesday as she led a high-level delegation to India from March 1-8. PM Modi welcomed Princess Astrid and appreciated her initiative in bringing a delegation of over 300 members, including business leaders, government officials,