India and Kenya explore deeper cooperation in healthcare, ICT, and digital innovation
India and Kenya have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in healthcare, digital innovation, and emerging technologies during a series of high-level meetings in Nairobi. Indian High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, met Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, on Tuesday to
Nepal seeks India’s approval to boost power exports to Bangladesh under regional energy cooperation
Nepal’s Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, Kul Man Ghising, has urged India to grant approval for the export of an additional 20 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Bangladesh through Indian transmission lines. The request, made during his meeting in Kathmandu with
Top US official Allison Hooker to visit India for crucial talks with Foreign Secretary Misri
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker will travel to India from December 7–11 for a series of high-level bilateral engagements aimed at strengthening defense, economic, technology, and Indo-Pacific cooperation between the two strategic partners. The visit underscores Washington’s renewed
US senator warns of H-1B misuse as layoffs rise, raising concerns for Indian tech workers
A senior US senator has raised fresh concerns over potential misuse of the H-1B visa programme, warning that major American technology companies are laying off domestic workers even as they continue recruiting thousands of foreign professionals — many of them Indian engineers who
Jaishankar says no country can dictate India’s foreign partnerships as Putin visit strengthens ties
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s commitment to independent and interest-driven diplomacy, declaring that no country can expect a “veto or a say” in how New Delhi shapes its relationships. His remarks follow Russian President Vladimir Putin’s high-profile visit to India, which
US outlines China deterrence strategy rooted in strength and stability
The United States is shaping its China policy around a doctrine of “deterrence through strength,” a strategy aimed at preserving stability in the Indo-Pacific without provoking confrontation, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said at a major policy address this week. Speaking at
Indian American expert Ashley Tellis challenges renewed push for detention in federal court
Indian American foreign policy scholar Ashley J. Tellis returned to federal court this week to oppose the Justice Department’s latest attempt to place him in pretrial detention, arguing that prosecutors have failed to meet the legal threshold required to reopen his release conditions.
Trump unveils broad ‘America First’ vision in new national security strategy
The Trump administration has released a sweeping new National Security Strategy (NSS) that places the “America First” doctrine at the core of US foreign, defence, and economic policy. The 33-page document outlines a major reorientation of national priorities—emphasising border security, economic nationalism, reindustrialisation,
US signals tougher Indo-Pacific defence posture to counter growing Chinese influence
The United States has unveiled a sharply strengthened Indo-Pacific defence posture aimed at deterring China’s expanding military reach, industrial leverage, and geopolitical influence across one of the world’s most strategically contested regions. In its forthcoming National Security Strategy, the Trump administration characterises the
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US drops South Africa from 2026 G20 summit, invites Poland to join
The United States, which assumed the presidency of the G20 on December 1, has announced that it will not invite South Africa to participate in the 2026 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Miami. Washington accused the ANC-led government of adopting hostile positions toward the
US F-16 crashes during California training mission, pilot ejects safely
A US Air Force Thunderbird F-16C Fighting Falcon crashed during a routine training mission in the Southern California desert, prompting an emergency response from military and local authorities. The pilot survived after safely ejecting from the aircraft, the US Air Force confirmed in
Putin says he shares close working and personal bond with PM Modi at India–Russia summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday expressed deep appreciation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warm hospitality and reaffirmed the strength of their personal and professional rapport. Speaking after the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit held at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, Putin said he
Moscow condemns EU plan to use Russian assets, calls bloc an “illegitimate institution” and a “criminal gang”
Russia sharply criticised the European Union on Friday after Brussels announced its intention to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine’s war-torn economy. The Russian Foreign Ministry described the EU as an “illegitimate institution” and a “gang” attempting to justify actions it claims
Bikanervala’s food stall emerges as the most preferred attraction at international trade fair
By: Satya Prakash Dwivedi Bikanervala once again proved its enduring popularity as its food stall became the most preferred destination for visitors at the 44th International Trade Fair. Despite the presence of several Indian and multinational food companies, Bikanervala’s traditional flavors, authentic Indian
BSC Karaoke of Chicago pays tribute to Bollywood legend Dharmendra Ji
By: Jayanti Oza The BSC Karaoke Club of Chicago organized a heartfelt program to honor the memory of Bollywood legend Dharmendra Ji, fondly known as the “He-Man” of Bollywood, following his sad demise on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89. The tribute event
Dr. Dipak Ghosh named Woodridge ‘citizen of the year’
Village honors longtime resident for community service, cultural leadership, and compassion By: Vandana Jhingan In a ceremony filled with gratitude and community pride, Dr. Dipak Ghosh, Ph.D., was honored with the Village of Woodridge’s highest civilian award—Citizen of the Year. A resident for
Devotees offer sacred oblations in the 1,305th Havan Yajna, praying for world peace
Shrimad Bhagwat Katha commences on the auspicious occasion of Gita Jayanti By: Dr Avi Verma The Siddh Peeth Mahabali Sankatmochan Shri Hanuman Mandir, located in Joshi Nagar–Shankaracharya Nagar (Haibowal Kalan), conducted its continuous 1,305th Havan Yajna on Sunday. The sacred ritual was performed under the
Krishnamoorthi intensifies legislative agenda as Senate campaign advances
By: Dr Avi Verma Congressman pressures defense leadership after inspector general report Illinois Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi on Friday renewed his call for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign following a Department of Defense Inspector General report. The investigation found that Hegseth used an
Promising new dementia pill shows early safety success in clinical trials
By: Dr. Avi Verma A new pill targeting dementia is showing encouraging early results, offering hope in the fight against one of the most challenging neurological disorders. According to a recent press release from its developer, Vesper Bio, the experimental treatment, VES001, has