Australian budget 2025 deficit $11 billion lower than forecast, debt outlook improves
The Australian government has reported a significantly improved budget outcome for the 2024–25 financial year, with the final deficit coming in over $11 billion lower than forecast. Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher released the results on Monday, confirming a final
Trophy row overshadows India’s Asia Cup 2025 triumph as Suryakumar Yadav reveals shocking snub
India’s emphatic victory in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan was overshadowed by an unprecedented controversy after skipper Suryakumar Yadav revealed that the team never received the championship trophy. The post-match presentation ceremony, delayed by more than an hour, ended without the
India defeat Pakistan by five wickets to lift ninth Asia Cup title amid trophy controversy
India clinched their ninth Asia Cup title with a thrilling five-wicket victory over Pakistan in Dubai, powered by Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69 off 53 balls. But celebrations were overshadowed by controversy as the Indian team refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket
Jaishankar strengthens India’s global partnerships at UNGA with key ministerial meetings
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar intensified India’s global outreach during the high-level session of the UN General Assembly 2025, holding a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings aimed at strengthening partnerships and advancing India’s voice on global issues. Jaishankar met Russia’s Foreign
Chicago community unites for vibrant Navratri Garba and Raas
By: Jayanti Oza The Kadva Patidar Samaj of Chicago brought the spirit of Navratri alive on Saturday with its Annual Garba and Raas celebration at the Jain Temple in Bartlett, Illinois. The event drew more than 1,000 members, families, and friends, filling the venue
Trump signs TikTok executive order, creates new $14 billion US entity
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order approving a deal to keep TikTok operating in the United States by creating a new $14 billion US-based entity. The move ensures the social media app is majority-owned and controlled by American investors while ByteDance,
PM Modi meets Russian Dy PM Patrushev, discusses enhancing bilateral cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev on the sidelines of World Food India 2025, discussing ways to enhance cooperation in agriculture, fertilisers, food processing, and other areas of mutual interest. Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Happy to
India offers expertise to Central American countries in digital payments, IT, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar offered India’s expertise to Central American countries in digital payments, information technology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture during the Fifth India-SICA Foreign Ministers Meeting. “Our countries face similar challenges in development, poverty alleviation, and climate change, and we can address
Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on pharma imports; Indian drug industry may feel impact
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced tariffs of up to 100% on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs, effective October 1, 2025. The move could significantly affect India’s pharmaceutical sector, which relies heavily on exports to the US. In a post
Italy’s deputy PM confirms support for early EU-India free trade agreement
Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani has reaffirmed his country’s support for the early conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union. During a high-level meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Tajani
Navratri celebration brings devotion, dance, and cultural connection to Indian communities in the United States
By: Dr Avi Verma Across the United States, Indian communities are immersing themselves in Navratri, one of the most vibrant and spiritually significant festivals in the Hindu calendar. This fall edition, known as Sharad Navratri, is celebrated over nine nights in honor of
South Asian Wedding Expo 2025 showcases culture, fashion, and community spirit
By: Ashwani Mahajan The South Asian Wedding Expo 2025, organized by Desi Junction at The Matrix Club, brought together fashion, music, and cultural pride in a dazzling showcase that highlighted the vibrancy of the South Asian community in Chicagoland. The event blended tradition with modernity,
OFBJP Chicago celebrates PM Modi’s 75th birthday, Telangana Liberation Day, and Vishwakarma Diwas
By: Dr. Avi Verma Chicago, IL – September 21, 2025 – The Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP) Chicago Chapter hosted a grand community gathering to mark three historic occasions: the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Telangana Liberation Day, and Vishwakarma Diwas.
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi champions Americans’ rights, community welfare, and immigrant protections
By: Dr Avi Verma Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) has continued his strong advocacy for both Americans abroad and immigrant communities at home through a series of legislative and community-focused initiatives over the past few months. His efforts highlight a commitment to human rights,
Walking: why the goal should be walking itself – not step counts
By: Dr Avi Verma For decades, fitness culture has framed walking in terms of numbers: 7,000 steps to cut mortality risk, 8,000 to lower blood pressure, 10,000 to hit the “gold standard.” Headlines celebrate these findings, while fitness trackers buzz reminders to get
GST reform 2025: simplification or cosmetic change? A critical analysis
By Dr. Avi Verma India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) was once hailed as the most ambitious tax reform since Independence, promising “one nation, one tax” and a seamless marketplace. Eight years later, its journey has been far from smooth. Frequent amendments, confusing
वृंदावन: चौदहवाँ पड़ाव – सेवा कुंज
IndoUS Tribune की “यात्रा और दर्शन: वृंदावन मंदिर” श्रृंखला में आपका पुनः स्वागत है! वृंदावन के मंदिर और उपवन केवल पूजा के स्थल नहीं, बल्कि राधा-कृष्ण की दिव्य लीलाओं के जीवंत प्रमाण हैं। हमारी इस आध्यात्मिक यात्रा के चौदहवें पड़ाव पर हम लेकर
Gita study – as I understand it (chapter eleven)
By: Rajendra Kapil The Universal Form of Lord Krishna – an extraordinary and awe-inspiring vision. A form so vast that it is at once wondrous and terrifying, containing within it every particle of the cosmos. In that vision lies all beauty and all
Akshaya Patra Foundation to host 2025 Chicago gala supporting education and nutrition in India
By: Dr. Avi Verma The Akshaya Patra Foundation will host its 2025 Chicago Gala on Sunday, October 5, at 5:00 PM at the Chicago Marriott Oak Brook. The evening promises to be both inspiring and celebratory, bringing together community leaders, philanthropists, and supporters
Navratri Festival Begins with Devotion at Shri Balaji Temple in Ludhiana
The auspicious Navratri festival commenced this week at the sacred Mahabali Sankatmochan Shri Hanuman Mandir in Haibowal Kalan, Shankaracharya Nagar, with full traditional rituals and great enthusiasm. The temple priests lit 108 sacred lamps while chanting mantras and performed worship of Maa Bhagwati’s first divine form,