Hindi Divas 2024 celebrates cultural heritage and promotes Hindi language in Chicago
By: Vandana Jhingan The Consulate General of India in Chicago, in collaboration with the Hindi Coordination Committee, celebrated Hindi Divas on September 14th at the Consulate. The event attracted a diverse audience, including Hindi scholars, language experts, school students, parents, and members of
Border police in Bosnia and Herzegovina have arrested a suspect for attempting to smuggle 11 Syrian nationals.
The Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) have arrested a Turkish national caught smuggling 11 Syrian citizens near the Gradiška border, which borders Croatia. The suspect was apprehended during a border surveillance operation while attempting to transport the migrants into Croatian territory
Australia’s Population Surpasses 27 Million
Australia’s population has officially exceeded 27 million, driven mainly by migration. Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday indicated that the population reached 27.12 million by the end of March 2024, according to Xinhua news agency. The population grew
German Ambassador Holds ‘Useful Exchange’ with Rahul Gandhi on Indian Politics
The German Ambassador recently met with Rahul Gandhi, engaging in a fruitful discussion about Indian politics. German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann met with Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Thursday for a “useful exchange” regarding Indian politics and Indo-German
Preparations Underway for PM Modi’s Arrival at Diaspora Event in New York
Final arrangements are being made to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a diaspora rally this Sunday, where over 16,000 attendees are expected at the Nassau Coliseum. The event, themed “Modi and US, Progress Together,” falls between Modi’s participation in the Quad summit
US Pro-Palestinian Group Declines to Endorse Harris Over Israel-Hamas War Concerns
A prominent pro-Palestinian organization in the United States has chosen not to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, citing concerns related to her stance on the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The group expressed dissatisfaction with her approach and actions, emphasizing the need for a more
Graham Arnold Resigns as Coach of Australia’s National Football Team
Graham Arnold has stepped down as the head coach of the Australian national football team, concluding his second six-year term following a disappointing start to the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The team faced a troubling 1-0 home defeat to Bahrain, followed by
Sensex surpasses 84,000 for the first time, while Nifty reaches a new record high.
India’s leading stock indices hit all-time highs on Friday during mid-session trading, buoyed by positive market sentiment following the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut. The Sensex and Nifty achieved new peaks of 84,213 and 25,716, respectively, marking the first time the Bombay Stock
HM Shah Promises to End Naxal Violence in India by 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with victims of Naxal violence from Chhattisgarh at his residence, assuring them that their demands would be addressed and that Naxalism would be eradicated from India by 2026. During the meeting, Shah emphasized the government’s commitment to
Tupperware Files for Bankruptcy as Its Iconic Containers Decline in Popularity
Tupperware Brands (TUP.N) has filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware, struggling with significant losses due to waning demand for its once-popular colorful food storage containers. The brand saw immense popularity in the 1950s when “Tupperware parties” became a social staple, empowering women of
US Claims Iranian Hackers Sent Stolen Trump Campaign Material to Biden’s Team
Iranian hackers allegedly sent emails containing stolen material from former President Donald Trump’s campaign to individuals involved in then-Democratic candidate Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, according to U.S. agencies on Wednesday. This action is part of an alleged broader effort by Tehran to influence
Atishi Expected to Be Sworn in as New Delhi CM on September 21
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi is expected to be sworn in as Delhi’s Chief Minister on September 21, marking her as the second AAP CM and the third woman to hold the position, following Sheila Dikshit of Congress and Sushma Swaraj of
Israeli Defence Minister Declares ‘New Phase’ in Conflict with Hezbollah
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has stated that Israel has entered a “new phase” in its conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, following two days of explosions targeting communication devices throughout the country. Speaking at a military airbase in northern Israel on Wednesday, Gallant
Chess Olympiad: Gukesh’s Victory Leads India to Triumph Over China; Women’s Team Defeats Georgia to Stay Unbeaten
Dommaraju Gukesh, the World Chess Championship Final Challenger, delivered an impressive performance under time pressure, securing the sole win for India as they triumphed over third-seeded China in the seventh round of the Open section at the 45th Chess Olympiad on Wednesday. The
US Fed Rate Cut Expected to Boost Investment and Business Sentiment; Focus Shifts to India
Analysts welcomed the US Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut of 0.5 percentage points (50 bps), citing it as a positive move amidst a strengthening US economy with stable inflation. Attention now turns to India, which is currently the fastest-growing economy in the world.
PM Modi: J&K Residents Eager for Elections and a Vibrant Poll Process
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Thursday that the turnout in the first phase of the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir indicates strong enthusiasm among the people, who are eager to make the electoral process lively. PM Modi is set to address
1st Test: Ashwin Declares Bangladesh No Longer an Underdog Team
Ahead of the two-match Test series against India, senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin stated that Bangladesh can no longer be considered an underdog team, especially after their impressive 2-0 series victory over Pakistan in Rawalpindi. “I’m not sure how much that has influenced our
Sensex and Nifty Reach Record Highs Following US Fed’s Rate Cut Announcement
Indian benchmark indices surged to all-time highs on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve announced a significant 50 basis point rate cut, signaling the start of an easing cycle that may lead to further reductions. By 9:39 a.m., the Sensex had risen 687
Modi Government Approves ‘One Nation, One Election’ Proposal
The Modi administration has officially approved the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, a significant move aimed at synchronizing elections across India. This decision comes after recommendations from a high-level committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind. The proposal seeks to hold simultaneous
India Imposes Strict New Regulations on OCI Cardholders
India has introduced sweeping changes to regulations affecting Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders, now classifying them as foreign nationals and imposing stringent restrictions on their activities. According to a bulletin from the Home Ministry dated March 4, these changes will significantly impact