Author: Nupur Rohila

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Rohit Chopra, the state’s secretary of the Business and Consumer Services Agency, to the Governor’s Military Council. The appointment adds Chopra to the advisory body while drawing on his background in federal regulation, consumer protection and public administration. Chopra has led the Business and Consumer Services Agency since 2026. Before taking on the state-level position, he spent several years in senior federal roles. From 2021 to 2025, he served as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, where his work focused on financial consumer protection and oversight. His government experience also includes a three-year…

Parineeti Chopra Calls Raghav Chadha a ‘Big Support’ Mumbai, September 21, 2026: Politician Raghav Chadha has expressed his support for his wife, actress Parineeti Chopra, ahead of the release of her upcoming OTT series Shaque. Raghav shared the recently released trailer of Shaque on Instagram and recalled visiting the show’s shoot in Shimla, where he met the team. He praised the warmth and talent of the cast and crew and said he was proud of Parineeti for the effort she had put into the project. Raghav wished Parineeti and the entire Shaque team the best ahead of the series’ September…

Several Indian-American community organizations came together in New York to publicly mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday with a special billboard displayed in Times Square. The initiative, held on September 17, brought together organizations representing different sections of the Indian-American diaspora. Participants included the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) NY-NJ-CT-NE, Jaipur Foot USA, The Diaspora Bi-Weekly, GANA (Gujarati Associations of North America), FISANA (Federation of Indo-American Seniors Associations of North America), VADTAL DHAM, NJ, and BAJANA (Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America). The billboard served as a collective birthday greeting from the participating organizations. By choosing Times Square, the…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth joining various government organizations during the 20th Rozgar Mela on September 19, 2026. The appointment letters will be presented through a video conference beginning at 12:30 p.m., with Modi also scheduled to address the newly selected candidates. The event will take place simultaneously at 45 locations across India, connecting recruits and participating government departments. The latest group of recruits will take up positions across several ministries and departments of the Government of India. These include the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Railways, Ministry…

India and the United States have begun the 22nd edition of their bilateral military exercise, Yudh Abhyas, bringing the two countries’ armies together for training focused on mountainous terrain, emerging technologies and coordinated operations. The latest exercise began on September 15 and is being conducted at two Indian military training areas. Around 600 Indian and US Army personnel are participating in the drills at Auli in Uttarakhand and the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. Training will concentrate on the use of Integrated Battle Groups in mountainous and semi-mountainous environments, with infantry operations forming an important part of the exercise.…

The Greater Philadelphia region is bringing together Indian community organizations for the 22nd annual Philadelphia Ganesh Festival, a celebration that combines religious traditions, Indian culture and community service. The 2026 festival runs from September 14 through September 25 and is expected to draw thousands of community members from across the region. A major part of the celebration will take place on September 19 with Outdoor IndiaFest, which will unite religious, cultural, civic and community leaders for a day centered on fellowship and shared heritage. The event will also feature the presentation of a relief check for Nepal, reflecting the community’s…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the BRICS Summit as a major platform for strengthening India’s engagement with countries across different regions, holding 15 formal bilateral meetings with heads of state and government over the three-day gathering. The series of high-level discussions reflected India’s growing diplomatic outreach and its focus on maintaining constructive relationships with major global partners. In addition to scheduled bilateral talks, Modi also held several informal interactions with international leaders and representatives of global institutions on the sidelines of the summit. Among the prominent leaders Modi met were Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Iranian President…

Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the introduction of the iPhone Duo, marking one of the biggest design changes in the company’s iPhone lineup. The new device was unveiled at Apple’s launch event in California and combines a foldable form factor with a large internal screen, a compact external display and flagship-level hardware. The iPhone Duo will be available in India beginning October 23, with pre-orders opening at 5:30 p.m. IST on October 16. The 256GB model will start at approximately $3,135, while the 512GB version will cost around $3,396. The 1TB configuration is priced at approximately…

Pooja Sethi, a Democrat and former immigration attorney and state legislator, is seeking to represent Texas House District 47 in the November 3 general election. Her campaign has drawn attention within the Indian American community because a victory would make her the first Indian American and Hindu to serve in the Texas Legislature. Sethi secured the Democratic nomination in March with 76% of the vote. She will compete against Republican Jennifer Mushtaler, who did not face an opponent in her party’s primary. Current Democratic Representative Vikki Goodwin is stepping away from the race and has endorsed Sethi. Public education is…

A major philanthropic contribution from an Indian-origin couple is set to reshape artificial intelligence education at the University of North Texas (UNT). Vikas and Anuradha Sinha have committed $20 million to the university, with the institution planning to name its new College of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics in their honor. The Anuradha and Vikas Sinha College of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics is being designed as a multidisciplinary center where students and researchers can explore artificial intelligence, intelligent technologies, and data-driven decision-making. The initiative will also emphasize the responsible development and application of emerging technologies. The donation will establish…