Author: Nupur Rohila

Americans4Hindus (A4H), a national grassroots organization promoting political empowerment for Hindu Americans, hosted the historic Americans4Hindus Week in Washington, DC, from November 5–9, 2025. The weeklong event featured a National Summit, Leadership Retreat, and multiple engagement sessions aimed at amplifying the Hindu American voice in U.S. politics. Participants included delegates, trustees, and representatives from 18 state chapters nationwide. A symbolic moment unfolded when a sudden U.S. Capitol shutdown forced the group to abandon its reserved meeting space. Instead of postponing, attendees gathered outside the Capitol, turning the setback into a show of unity and resilience. Dr. Romesh Japra, Founder and…

New York City witnessed a moment of history and emotion as Zohran Mamdani took the stage to the beats of Bollywood’s “Dhoom Machale,” hand in hand with his wife, Rama Duwaji. The cheers of the crowd filled the air while his mother, acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, watched proudly. The night felt like a vibrant fusion of cultures — New York’s energy meeting India’s rhythm — as Mamdani quoted Jawaharlal Nehru’s famous words: “Tonight, we have stepped out from the old into the new.” The symbolism resonated deeply with a city constantly reinventing itself. At just 34 years old, Mamdani has…

Senior military officials from India and the United States gathered in Hawaii earlier this month for the 22nd edition of the India–US Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting. The two-day dialogue, held on November 3–4, centered on expanding bilateral defense cooperation, strengthening operational interoperability, and supporting a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific region. The discussions were co-chaired by India’s Chief of Integrated Defense Staff, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, and Lieutenant General Joshua M. Rudd, Deputy Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command. The MCG acts as a strategic platform where both nations engage in regular, high-level exchanges to advance defense collaboration and…

India’s manufacturing sector continued to strengthen in October, with the S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 59.2, up from 57.7 in September. The improvement reflects strong domestic demand, GST-driven relief, increased productivity, and greater integration of advanced technology. HSBC’s Chief India Economist, Pranjul Bhandari, noted that the upbeat momentum was fuelled by simultaneous growth in output, new orders, and job creation. These factors, supported by solid end-user demand, signal continued resilience in India’s industrial economy. The PMI reading—well above the neutral 50 threshold—indicates sustained expansion in the manufacturing sector. Domestic orders saw a notable rise, becoming the…

India’s long-awaited dream in women’s cricket finally came true as Harmanpreet Kaur’s fearless squad lifted the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 trophy after a thrilling 52-run victory over South Africa in Navi Mumbai. The monumental win, witnessed by a packed DY Patil Stadium, marked a new dawn for Indian women’s cricket, erasing the heartbreaks of 2005 and 2017. The euphoria wasn’t confined to the field — it echoed across continents. Tech giants Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, and Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, joined millions of Indians in celebrating the country’s historic moment. Known for their love of cricket, both…

The United States and India have entered into a landmark 10-year defence framework agreement aimed at deepening military cooperation, sharing intelligence, and advancing defence technology collaboration. The deal was formally announced by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday following his meeting with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Hegseth took to X to highlight the significance of the agreement, describing it as a major step toward bolstering regional stability and deterrence. “We’re enhancing our coordination, information sharing, and technological cooperation. Our defence ties have never been stronger,” he wrote, emphasizing the shared commitment of both nations to maintaining security in…

US Vice President JD Vance has once again spoken out in favor of President Donald Trump’s reforms to the H-1B visa program, asserting that the system has been exploited to drive down wages for American employees by hiring foreign workers at reduced pay. During his address at the Turning Point USA event in Mississippi on Wednesday, Vance stated that the administration’s reform efforts are designed to ensure fairness for domestic workers while preserving the program’s original intent — attracting exceptional global talent rather than replacing qualified Americans. “Legal immigration is complex,” Vance said. “We bring in nearly one million legal…

The United States has approved a six-month exemption for India, allowing it to carry out operations at Iran’s Chabahar Port without facing sanctions. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the decision, noting that the waiver will enable India to maintain its strategic presence along the Gulf of Oman while fostering regional connectivity. India has played a central role in developing the Chabahar Port, situated in Iran’s Sistan-Balochistan province, and currently manages the Shahid Beheshti terminal. The port is a key component of New Delhi’s efforts to establish direct trade routes with Afghanistan and Central Asia, bypassing Pakistan. Earlier, India had…

India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met US Senator Jacky Rosen, expressing gratitude for her consistent support toward advancing India-US counter-terrorism cooperation. Their discussion focused on tackling regional security challenges, including cross-border terrorism, while strengthening diplomatic and economic collaboration between the two nations. During the meeting, Kwatra briefed Senator Rosen, the Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, Central, South Asia, and Counter-terrorism, on the ongoing India-US trade engagement. He highlighted the significant growth in bilateral hydrocarbons trade and the shared interest in expanding cooperation across emerging technology sectors. In a post shared…

India’s gender pay gap has narrowed sharply, now ranking among the lowest worldwide, according to a report from global payroll and compliance platform Deel. The report stated that median salaries for men and women in India are nearly equal, ranging between $13,000 and $23,000, reflecting “growing pay equity and the adoption of data-driven compensation models.” Deel analysed internal platform data from over one million contracts and 35,000+ customers across 150 countries to identify global pay trends. Interestingly, the report also revealed a 40 per cent year-on-year drop in median compensation for engineering and data professionals in India — from $36,000…