Sisi calls for end to Israeli strikes, warns of regional escalation

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has called for an immediate halt to Israeli military operations and warned against further escalation of regional conflict, according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency. During a phone call with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday, Sisi expressed

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Sri Lanka Army Chief visits Jaipur to strengthen defence ties with India

Sri Lanka Army Chief visits Jaipur to strengthen defence ties with India

Marking a key step in strengthening India–Sri Lanka defence cooperation, Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, concluded a two-day official visit to the Indian Army’s South Western Command, headquartered in Jaipur, from June 12–13. Lt Gen Rodrigo was

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India, Mongolia boost defence ties through joint exercises in Ulaanbaatar

India, Mongolia boost defence ties through joint exercises in Ulaanbaatar

India and Mongolia have taken significant steps to deepen their strategic partnership through enhanced defence cooperation, as Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited Ulaanbaatar and held talks with Brigadier General Gankhuyag Devadorj, State Secretary of Mongolia’s Ministry of Defence. The meeting focused on

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Iraq files UN complaint over Israeli use of airspace in Iran strikes

Iraq files UN complaint over Israeli use of airspace in Iran strikes

Iraq has lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations Security Council, accusing Israel of violating its airspace to carry out airstrikes on Iran. The Iraqi Foreign Ministry described Israel’s actions as a “flagrant violation” of its sovereignty and a breach of both

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Ahmedabad plane crash: UK envoy meets PM Modi, pledges support for British victims

Ahmedabad plane crash: UK envoy meets PM Modi, pledges support for British victims

In the aftermath of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. She expressed solidarity and praised the first responders for their swift and tireless efforts at the crash site.

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By: Dr K C Gupta, YBB Personal FinanceSome people hesitate to contribute to IRA, 401k, 403b because they fear that themoney would be locked up until retirement. While the retirement money shouldn’t betapped for ordinary expenses, or kids’ college education, there are ways

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गीता स्वाध्याय- मेरी समझ से, चौथा अध्याय

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By: Rajendra Kapil चौथे अध्याय का आरम्भ दिव्य ज्ञान से होता है. भगवान कृष्ण अर्जुन को बताते हैं कि, जो ज्ञान मैं तुम्हें दे रहा हूँ, वह बहुत दिव्य है. इसी ज्ञान को मैंने सबसे पहले इस कल्प के आरम्भ में आदित्य नारायण

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‘Spirit of Service’ Walk-Runs in Illinois raise support for homelessness and senior care

‘Spirit of Service’ Walk-Runs in Illinois raise support for homelessness and senior care

By: Vandana Jhingan Communities in Skokie and West Chicago, Illinois came together this weekend in a powerful display of unity and compassion as BAPS Charities hosted its annual ‘Spirit of Service: Walk-Run’ events. Held on June 7 and June 8, the walks drew over 2,000 participants in support of DuPagePads and the Center of Concern,

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India Day Parade to go ahead, but festival and concert canceled due to city regulations

India Day Parade to go ahead, but festival and concert canceled due to city regulations

By: Jayanti Oza Indian Community Outreach (ICO) has announced major changes to its 2025 India Day celebrations, citing new public safety and event compliance mandates from the City of Naperville as the reason for scaling back the event. While the annual India Day Parade will

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India’s living heritage through the worship of Rama

India’s living heritage through the worship of Rama

By: Kushagra Aniket and Rudra Vikrama Srivastava The inauguration of the Ayodhya Rama Mandir on January 22, 2024, captured global attention. It marked a milestone not just in temple construction, but in India’s civilizational story—one shaped by cultural memory and spiritual yearning across

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The India-U.S. comprehensive strategic partnership: Shaping the architecture of the 21st century

The India-U.S. comprehensive strategic partnership: Shaping the architecture of the 21st century

By: Rakesh Malhotra, President, Global Indian Diaspora Foundation, USA As the global political and economic center of gravity continues to shift toward the Indo-Pacific, the partnership between India and the United States has taken on new urgency and unparalleled significance. No longer a

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Congressman Krishnamoorthi speaks out on key issues as he eyes U.S. Senate run

Congressman Krishnamoorthi speaks out on key issues as he eyes U.S. Senate run

By: Dr. Avi Verma Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, now a candidate for the U.S. Senate, has made several high-profile statements this week, underscoring his leadership on civil rights, public safety, and civil discourse. Calls for Secretary Noem’s Oversight hearing In response to the recent

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Our deepest condolences on the Air India crash in Ahmedabad

Our deepest condolences on the Air India crash in Ahmedabad

By: Dr Avi VermaWe are profoundly saddened by the devastating crash of Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, which occurred on June 12, 2025, shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The aircraft, carrying 242 people, tragically crashed into a

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IndoUS Tribune की हरिद्वार मंदिर यात्रा का 17वाँ पड़ाव

IndoUS Tribune की हरिद्वार मंदिर यात्रा का 17वाँ पड़ाव

वैष्णो देवी मंदिर – माँ की भक्ति, शक्ति और शरण का जीवंत प्रतीक हरिद्वार — गंगा के किनारे बसे इस पावन नगरी में जहाँ हर मंदिर एक नई कथा कहता है, IndoUS Tribune की मंदिर यात्रा के सत्रहवें चरण में हम पहुँचे हैं वैष्णो देवी मंदिर — एक ऐसा स्थल जहाँ भक्त माँ की गुफा में प्रवेश कर केवल मूर्ति के नहीं, बल्कि आत्मा के दर्शन करते हैं। यह मंदिर हरिद्वार के जगदीश नगर, ज्वालापुर क्षेत्र में स्थित है और अपने विशिष्ट स्थापत्य, सुरंगनुमा प्रवेशद्वारों और आध्यात्मिक वातावरण के लिए प्रसिद्ध है। सुरंगों से मंदिर तक – एक आंतरिक यात्रा वैष्णो देवी मंदिर में प्रवेश करते ही श्रद्धालु एक ऐसी यात्रा पर निकलते हैं जो केवल भौतिक नहीं बल्कि आध्यात्मिक भी है।मंदिर की संरचना इस प्रकार की गई है कि दर्शन से पहले भक्तों को एक संकरी सुरंग से होकर गुजरना होता है — यह प्रतीक है जीवन की कठिनाइयों और आत्मिक खोज की उस संकरी राह का, जहाँ अंतिम लक्ष्य मोक्ष है। इस गुफा-यात्रा में पग-पग पर सजग रहना पड़ता है — श्रद्धालु हाथों से दीवारों को छूते हुए, सिर झुकाते हुए, और कभी-कभी रेंगते हुए माँ के दर्शन तक पहुँचते हैं। यह यात्रा एक विशेष प्रकार का आत्म-समर्पण मांगती है — अहं का विसर्जन और भक्ति का पूर्ण समर्पण। तीन देवियों का सजीव स्वरूप मंदिर के गर्भगृह में पहुँचते ही भक्तों को माँ वैष्णो देवी के दर्शन होते हैं, जो लक्ष्मी, काली और सरस्वती के त्रिदेवियों के रूप में प्रतिष्ठित हैं। तीनों मूर्तियाँ अलग-अलग प्रतीकों को दर्शाती हैं — यहाँ दर्शन मात्र से ही एक अद्भुत ऊर्जा का संचार होता है, जो व्यक्ति को भीतर तक झकझोर देती है। 12 ज्योतिर्लिंगों के दर्शन – भारत के तीर्थों की झलक इस मंदिर की विशेषता यह भी है कि इसके परिसर में भारत के 12 ज्योतिर्लिंगों की सुंदर और यथासंभव सजीव प्रतिकृतियाँ निर्मित की गई हैं। काशी विश्वनाथ से लेकर सोमनाथ तक, प्रत्येक ज्योतिर्लिंग का विशेष स्थान और विवरण दिया गया है, जिससे श्रद्धालु बिना देश की लंबी यात्रा किए ही इन पवित्र स्थलों के दर्शन कर पाते हैं। पौराणिक कथा और त्रिकुटा की भक्ति मंदिर से जुड़ी कथा अत्यंत मार्मिक और प्रेरणादायक है। त्रिकुटा नामक एक युवती ने बाल्यकाल से ही भगवान राम को पति रूप में स्वीकार कर लिया था और कठोर तपस्या के माध्यम से उन्हें पाने का प्रयास किया। भगवान राम ने त्रिकुटा की भक्ति से प्रसन्न होकर वचन दिया कि वे कलियुग में माँ वैष्णो देवी के रूप में पूजी जाएँगी। यही त्रिकुटा, माँ वैष्णो देवी के रूप में विख्यात हुईं। यह कथा उस नारी शक्ति की याद दिलाती है, जो समर्पण और साधना से ब्रह्मांड को भी प्रभावित कर सकती है। हरिद्वार का सांस्कृतिक और आध्यात्मिक रंग मंदिर परिसर में प्रवेश करते ही चारों ओर एक अद्भुत शांति का अनुभव होता है। चिर–परिचित घंटियों की मधुर ध्वनि, अगरबत्तियों की सुगंध, और भक्तों के स्वर मंदिर को जीवंत बना देते हैं। यहाँ के पुजारी न केवल विनम्र और सेवा-भाव से ओतप्रोत हैं, बल्कि हर श्रद्धालु को व्यक्तिगत रूप से मार्गदर्शन भी देते हैं। त्योहारों के समय — विशेषकर नवरात्रि, दुर्गाष्टमी, और रामनवमी के अवसर पर — मंदिर का वातावरण और भी आध्यात्मिक हो उठता है। रंगीन झाँकियाँ, संकीर्तन, भजन संध्या और दीपमालिका की सजावट इस स्थान को एक दिव्य लोक में बदल देती है। गंगा के दर्शन – भक्ति और प्रकृति का समागम मंदिर की ऊँचाई से गंगा नदी का विहंगम दृश्य मन को मोह लेता है। भक्त यहाँ न केवल देवी माँ के दर्शन के लिए आते हैं, बल्कि प्राकृतिक सौंदर्य और हरिद्वार की सांस्कृतिक आत्मा को महसूस करने के लिए भी। सूर्योदय और सूर्यास्त के समय जब मंदिर की दीवारों पर सूर्य की किरणें पड़ती हैं, तो यह दृश्य साक्षात स्वर्ग जैसा प्रतीत होता है। कैसे पहुँचें मंदिर हरिद्वार रेलवे स्टेशन से लगभग 5 किलोमीटर दूर स्थित है। जगदीश नगर, ज्वालापुर में बने इस मंदिर तक टैक्सी, ऑटो रिक्शा अथवा निजी वाहन द्वारा आसानी से पहुँचा जा सकता है। मंदिर प्रत्येक दिन सुबह 8:00 बजे से रात 8:00 बजे तक खुला रहता है। IndoUS Tribune की ओर से श्रद्धा-सम्मान IndoUS Tribune की हरिद्वार मंदिर यात्रा में वैष्णो देवी मंदिर केवल एक तीर्थस्थल नहीं, बल्कि माँ की गोद जैसा शरणस्थल है। यहाँ न केवल देवी के दर्शन होते हैं, बल्कि भक्त को अपने भीतर की शक्ति, भक्ति और साधना की अनुभूति भी होती है। यह स्थल नारी शक्ति, समर्पण और आत्मिक संतुलन का प्रतीक है। हमारी अगली कड़ी में हम आपको हरिद्वार के एक और दिव्य मंदिर या घाट की यात्रा पर ले चलेंगे। तब तक माँ गंगा और माँ वैष्णो देवी की कृपा आप पर बनी रहे — ऐसी हमारी मंगलकामना है।

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Scientists’ breakthrough in bowel cancer offers hope for future treatments :

Scientists’ breakthrough in bowel cancer offers hope for future treatments :

By: Dr. Avi Verma ‘Shapeshifting’ cells could be the missing link in aggressive cancer spread A new discovery about how bowel cancer cells behave could prove crucial in the ongoing battle against one of the most prevalent cancers in the world. Researchers from

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Chicago’s Swetha Chinnari redefines grace and grit

Chicago’s Swetha Chinnari redefines grace and grit

IndoUS Tribune wishes her all the success at the Mrs. India Worldwide 2025 Grand Finale in Dubai By: Dr Avi Verma Photo Credit: Kanthan Dot As anticipation mounts for the prestigious Haut Monde Mrs. India Worldwide 2025 finale in Dubai starting June 15, one finalist stands out—not just for her

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Air India flight crashes near Ahmedabad airport; 242 aboard

Air India flight crashes near Ahmedabad airport; 242 aboard

A London-bound Air India flight, AI171, crashed into a residential area near Meghaninagar shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, including Captain Sumit Sabharwal and

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Trump launches $5 million ‘gold card’ for wealthy immigrants

Trump launches $5 million ‘gold card’ for wealthy immigrants

U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a controversial new immigration initiative called the “Gold Card,” offering wealthy foreigners a pathway to U.S. permanent residency in exchange for a $5 million payment. The program was unveiled Wednesday through an official website, trumpcard.gov, where interested

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Texas National Guard on standby ahead of immigration raid protests

Texas National Guard on standby ahead of immigration raid protests

The Texas National Guard has been placed on standby as protests against the Trump administration’s immigration raids are expected across the state. Governor Greg Abbott’s spokesperson, Andrew Mahaleris, said the move is in response to concerns over potential violence. “Texas will not tolerate

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Plane crashes near Ahmedabad airport, 130 onboard

Plane crashes near Ahmedabad airport, 130 onboard

A London-bound Air India flight carrying 130 passengers crashed shortly after takeoff from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The incident occurred near the Meghaninagar area, sending shockwaves through the city. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a massive plume of grey smoke rising

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