Pakistan monsoon death toll climbs to 788 amid widespread devastation
Pakistan is reeling under one of its deadliest monsoon seasons in recent years, with at least 788 lives lost and over 1,000 people injured since June 26, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The toll includes 200 children, 117 women, and
Dhaka rejects Pak FM’s claim that 1971 genocide issue was ‘resolved’
Bangladesh has firmly rejected Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s claim that the issue of Islamabad’s apology for the 1971 genocide was settled decades ago. Dar, who visited Dhaka on Sunday in the first state-level trip in 13 years, told reporters the matter had
SpaceX postpones 10th Starship test flight due to ground systems issue
SpaceX has postponed the highly anticipated 10th test flight of its Starship rocket, minutes before liftoff, citing a ground systems issue. The launch, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT Sunday from the company’s Starbase facility in South Texas, was halted just 17 minutes before
Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign seen as tool for political survival and control
The detention of Liu Jianchao, one of China’s most prominent diplomats, has underscored how President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign has shifted from fighting graft to ensuring political control and survival, according to a report in Sri Lanka’s Daily Mirror. Liu, head of the
China launches investigation after deadly Qinghai bridge construction accident
Authorities in Qinghai Province, China, have launched a full-scale investigation into a deadly bridge construction accident that killed at least 12 workers and left four others missing. The incident occurred early Friday morning on the Qinghai section of the Xining-Chengdu Railway in Jainca
Pakistan accused of planning anti-India campaign during Sikh pilgrims’ visit
A report has revealed that Pakistan’s intelligence and security agencies are preparing to push anti-India narratives during the upcoming visits of Indian Sikh pilgrims to the country. According to Khalsa Vox, social media chatter pointed to an inter-agency meeting on August 2 at
Iran’s foreign minister to hold talks with UK, France, Germany amid sanctions row
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is set to hold telephonic discussions with his counterparts from the United Kingdom, France, and Germany on Friday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced. Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the talks will focus on lifting “unlawful sanctions” and addressing
Indian envoy engages US leaders on trade, energy, and defense cooperation
India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held a series of high-level meetings with American lawmakers this week, focusing on deepening cooperation in trade, energy, and defense amid recent tariff tensions. Kwatra met Republican Senator Bill Hagerty, where discussions centered on
FBI raids home of former NSA John Bolton days after his criticism of Trump
In a dramatic development, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided the Maryland home of former U.S. National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton early Friday morning. The operation comes just days after Bolton strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steep tariffs
Chicago community donates $125,000 to Manav Sadhana
By: Jayanti OzaThe Bharatiya Senior Citizens of Chicago (BSC) raised $125,000 in support of Ahmedabad-based nonprofit Manav Sadhana during two community gatherings on August 16 and 17 at the Rana Reagan Center in Carol Stream, Illinois.The events drew more than 1,500 attendees and
Devotional legend Lakhbir Singh Lakha’s U.S. tour ‘Mela Maiya Da’ expands to New York and Chicago, turning Chowkis into spiritual festivals
By: Dr Avi VermaFollowing the resounding success of opening Chowkis in Dallas and Virginia, and the overwhelming reception in Chicago and Boston, legendary bhajan singer Lakhbir Singh Lakha continues to spread waves of devotion across the United States. With the latest stops in
FIA Chicago celebrates Bharat’s 79th Independence Day at Daley Plaza
The spirit of patriotism and unity filled Daley Plaza as FIA Chicago, in collaboration with National India Hub, hosted a vibrant celebration of Bharat’s 79th Independence Day. The event drew more than 120 attendees, including prominent community leaders, public officials, and dignitaries. Among
Inaugural India Day Parade in Seattle brings India’s heritage to life
By: Vandana Jhingan Seattle witnessed a grand celebration of India’s 79th Independence Day with the inaugural India Day Parade on August 16, 2025. Organized by the Consulate General of India in Seattle in partnership with the City of Seattle, the event showcased the
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By: Rajendra Kapil भगवद् गीता का यह संवाद इतना रोचक है कि, इसे न तो सुनने वाले का मन भर रहा है और न ही कहने वाला थक रहा है. इसीलिए यह अर्जुन एवं भक्तों को अत्यंत प्रिय है. इस अध्याय में विशेष
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Seattle’s Space Needle hosts Indian Tricolor in historic Independence Day tribute
By: Vandana Jhingan Seattle witnessed a historic moment on Friday as the Indian Tricolor was raised on the city’s iconic Space Needle for the first time to mark India’s 79th Independence Day. The landmark, built in 1962 for the World’s Fair, became a powerful
From Red Fort to the world: India’s Independence Day message resonates globally
By: Dr Avi Verma This Independence Day, the spirit of Bharat was not only felt on the grounds of the Red Fort in Delhi but echoed across the world, where Indian consulates and embassies led celebrations from New York to London, from Tokyo
Could lithium deficiency be the missing link in Alzheimer’s disease?
By: Dr Avi Verma A decade-long study from Harvard Medical School has uncovered a striking connection between lithium deficiency and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Published in Nature, the research shows for the first time that lithium is naturally present in the human brain
IndoUS Tribune की “यात्रा और दर्शन: वृंदावन मंदिर” श्रृंखला का नवाँ पड़ाव — शाहजी मंदिर
प्रारंभिकपरिचय IndoUS Tribune की “यात्रा और दर्शन: वृंदावन मंदिर” श्रृंखला में आपका पुनः स्वागत है! राधा-कृष्ण की भक्ति-रसपूर्ण गलियों और मंदिरों की इस आध्यात्मिक यात्रा में हम अब पहुँच चुके हैं अपने नवेंपड़ाव — शाहजीमंदिर पर। इसे “तेड़े खंभे वाला मंदिर” या “छोटे
Jaishankar, Lavrov to hold high-level talks in Moscow
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Thursday (August 21) to further strengthen the India-Russia “special privileged strategic partnership.” The talks will span a wide range of bilateral, regional, and global issues, with an