Chicago Rajasthan Association partners with Feed My Starving Children for high-impact Thanksgiving service event
The Chicago Rajasthan Association (ARA) kicked off the Thanksgiving season with an inspiring community service initiative at the Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) facility in Aurora. Held on Saturday, the event brought together volunteers from across the region, united by a mission to
India announces special 85th edition of Know India Programme for diaspora youth
The Consulate General of India in Chicago has announced that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) will host a special 85th edition of the Know India Programme (KIP) from January 6 to January 27, 2026. Applications are invited from Indian diaspora youth aged 21 to
Chicago Indo-US Lions Club expands community support with hygiene and food donation drives
By: Dr. Avi Verma The Chicago Indo-US Lions Club has strengthened its community outreach through two impactful donation drives, supporting students, families, and seniors across Illinois. On November 11, 2025, the Club donated hygiene kits to young women at Lake Park High School. This initiative was inspired
India signs first-ever major LPG import agreement with the United States
By: Vandna Jhingan In a landmark move to strengthen energy security, India has finalized its first major structured LPG import agreement with the United States. Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, announced that India’s public sector oil companies have secured a
BJUS celebrates Diwali Deepotsav 2025 with cultural pride, community unity, and a year of accomplishments
By: Prachi Jaitly The Bihar Jharkhand Association of Midwest (BJUS) celebrated Diwali Deepotsav 2025 with remarkable enthusiasm, gathering more than 200 attendees for an evening of cultural pride, vibrant performances, and strong community connection. The program held last week, opened with heartfelt renditions
Phil Andrews brings crisis leadership and FBI experience to high-stakes IL-9 congressional race
A former FBI agent, crisis negotiator, and community advocate outlines his vision for one of Illinois’ most competitive Democratic primaries By IndoUS Tribune Staff In a detailed conversation with IndoUS Tribune Publisher Dr. Avi Verma, Chicago entrepreneur and community leader Phil Andrews laid
A night of music and philanthropy strengthens Indiana’s commitment to ending classroom hunger
By: Prachi Jaitly The 2025 Akshaya Patra Indiana Chapter hosted a musical fundraiser at the Indian American Cultural Center in Merrillville, bringing together a large gathering of supporters united by a shared mission to end classroom hunger for children in India. The evening was
Krishnamoorthi advances major tourism, security, and census initiatives with wide national impact
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has launched a series of major initiatives that strengthen tourism, safeguard national security, and push for accuracy in the nation’s census, reflecting a broad legislative agenda with direct consequences for Illinois and the country. In a significant economic move, he
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduces major tourism, national security, and census initiatives
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) announced a series of significant legislative and oversight initiatives this week, ranging from restoring America’s international tourism competitiveness to raising national-security alarms over advanced weapons sales, and demanding accountability in the nation’s census process. His office shared the developments
Khadi takes center stage at the India International Trade Fair
By: Satyaprakash Dwivedi At the 44th India International Trade Fair in New Delhi, the Khadi pavilion has become one of the most visited spaces, reflecting this year’s theme of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.’ The pavilion brings together the cultural and craft identity of every region
Bharatiya Senior Citizens of Chicago gathers over 500 devotees for Tulsi Vivah celebration in Bensenville
By: Jayanti Oza The Bharatiya Senior Citizens of Chicago (BSC) brought together more than five hundred community members for its annual Tulsi Vivah celebration at Manav Seva Mandir in Bensenville. The event, held on November 2, 2025, offered an enriching blend of devotion, cultural
India AI Impact Summit 2026: Seattle hosts first U.S. curtain-raiser with lawmakers and tech leaders
By: Vandana Jhingan The Consulate General of India in Seattle launched the first international curtain-raiser for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, bringing together senior U.S. lawmakers and leading technology executives for an in-depth briefing on India’s growing artificial intelligence ecosystem. The session,
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi blasts Senate budget deal, citing threat to health care affordability; presses Trump administration for transparency in Epstein investigation
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued a series of strong statements this week sharply criticizing the Senate’s newly passed government funding agreement and raising fresh demands for accountability in the ongoing investigation into the
MAFS marks 33 years of service with a vibrant multicultural gala in Naperville
By: Jayanti Oza Metropolitan Asian Family Services (MAFS) celebrated its thirty-third year of service with a grand Annual Gala at The Matrix Club in Naperville. More than eight hundred guests representing Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Middle Eastern, European, and Hispanic communities gathered with elected
India bids farewell to financial luminary and community pillar R. L. Kabra
By: Arun Mundra India has lost one of its most respected financial thinkers and community leaders with the passing of CA Rameshwar Lal Kabra, Founder and Chairman of R Kabra & Co. LLP. Widely known as R. L. Kabra, he shaped India’s taxation
Hedgewar biography sparks dialogue during Dr. Sachin Nandha’s U.S. campus tour
By: Rakesh Malhotra, Prachi Jaitly Hindu YUVA USA hosted scholar and author Dr. Sachin Nandha for a multi-campus United States lecture tour in October as he discussed his acclaimed book, ‘Hedgewar: A Definitive Biography.’ The sessions took place across major American universities and
‘Wall of unity’ honoring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel unveiled at Indian consulate in Seattle
By: Vandana Jhingan On the occasion of Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), the Consulate General of India in Seattle unveiled a striking new installation — the “Wall of Unity” — paying tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s Iron Man and the architect of national integration. The ceremony
Rajasthanis of Chicago celebrate Diwali Milan Gala with splendor and spirit
The Chicago Association of Rajasthanis in America (ARA) celebrated its annual Rajasthani Diwali Milan Gala Dinnerwith great enthusiasm and joy at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glen Ellyn/Lombard this past Saturday. The event turned into a spectacular evening filled with laughter, color, and the
Historic reopening of Vivekananda Spiritual Center at HTGC followed by Bhajan Sandhya
The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago (HTGC) celebrated a momentous occasion with the historic reopening of the Vivekananda Spiritual Center (VSC) on October 19, 2025, marking a new chapter of spiritual renewal and community service. The celebration continued with a soul-stirring Bhajan Sandhya held on November 2, 2025, that
Federation of Indian Associations Chicago celebrates Diwali with community spirit, announces 2026 executive team
By: IndoUS Tribune Staff The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) Chicago marked Diwali—the Festival of Lights—with a festive blend of tradition, music, and community unity at its Annual Board Meeting and Diwali Gala held at the Crowne Plaza Chicago SW, Burr Ridge. Themed “Sitare