Author: Senjuti Bhattacharya

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor held discussions with industry leaders and government representatives to further strengthen cooperation between India and the United States across key sectors, including advanced manufacturing, aerospace, technology, space exploration, and environmental innovation. During his meetings, Gor highlighted the importance of expanding strategic partnerships between the two nations. He met executives from Rolls-Royce to discuss the company’s efforts in supporting India-US collaboration in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and technological innovation. Sharing details of the interaction, Gor said the partnership between both countries is helping build a more secure and prosperous future through cooperation in areas such as…

Indian American executive Parul Butala has been promoted to president of AMERCO Real Estate Co. (AREC), the real estate division of U-Haul Holding Co. The appointment was announced following the company’s decision on July 17, marking a significant career milestone for Butala after more than three decades with the organization. Butala joined the U-Haul team in 1994 and built her career through various roles within the company’s real estate and development operations. She began as a staff architect with the AREC construction group, where she gained extensive experience in property development and planning. She briefly worked with U-Haul’s Risk Management…

Indian American comedian and screenwriter Zarna Garg has reached a major milestone in her career after becoming the face of a national advertising campaign in the United States. The achievement left the popular comedian emotional as she reflected on her long journey filled with challenges, setbacks, and determination. Known for her humorous take on family life, motherhood, and the experience of balancing two cultures, Garg has built a strong following among audiences in the US and the Indian diaspora. Her success story has become an inspiration for many immigrants and women who continue pursuing their dreams despite obstacles. In an…

India and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding defence cooperation as both countries continue to strengthen their strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific region. The latest discussions took place during a meeting between India’s Ambassador to Japan Nagma Mallick and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi in Tokyo on August 7, 2026. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on new opportunities to further advance defence collaboration between India and Japan. Japanese officials emphasized that the partnership plays an important role not only for the security interests of both countries but also for maintaining peace and stability across the wider…

India and Fiji have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation through a series of high-level meetings focused on sustainable development, housing, agriculture, and education. The discussions reflect both nations’ shared interest in strengthening long-term partnerships across multiple sectors. India’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Suneet Mehta, met Fiji’s Minister for Housing and Local Government, Maciu Nalumisa, to explore opportunities for greater collaboration in affordable housing, sustainable urban planning, waste management, and local governance. The talks centered on identifying practical areas where both countries can work together to improve urban infrastructure and support inclusive development initiatives. According to the Indian High…

Indian-American candidate Ravin Sheth is preparing for his first congressional campaign, setting up a high-profile contest against veteran lawmaker Pramila Jayapal in Washington state’s congressional district. The November election will feature two candidates of Indian heritage competing for the same seat, drawing attention from both political observers and the Indian-American community. Sheth, 40, was born and raised in Ahmedabad before relocating to the United States in 2008 to pursue higher education in computer and electrical engineering. His academic journey eventually led him to public service, where he enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 2011 and worked as an aircraft…

India’s private space industry has reached a significant milestone after Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, becoming the first privately developed Indian rocket to place payloads into orbit. The mission, which lifted off from Sriharikota on July 18, carried four payloads into a 450-kilometer orbit, marking a landmark achievement for the country’s growing commercial space sector. The successful launch represents more than a technological breakthrough. It validates years of investment in India’s emerging spacetech ecosystem, demonstrating that private companies can move beyond concepts and prototypes to deliver complex space missions. The achievement has strengthened confidence among investors who have increasingly backed…

India is preparing to significantly increase its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) purchases from the United States in 2027 as part of a broader strategy to diversify energy supplies and reduce dependence on the Middle East. According to sources familiar with the matter, the country could source up to 25% of its LPG imports from the US, strengthening supply security while supporting ongoing trade discussions between the two nations. The move follows major disruptions earlier in 2026, when geopolitical tensions and interruptions around the Strait of Hormuz affected LPG shipments to India. The supply challenges created one of the country’s most…

An Indian-American military surgeon has played a crucial role in a groundbreaking minimally invasive procedure that removed a large brain tumor without the need for traditional open brain surgery. Major Jagatkumar Patel, an anterior skull base surgeon at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center near Washington, worked alongside neurosurgeon Lt. Col. Charles Miller to successfully treat US Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Andy Archer. According to the US Department of Defense, Archer had been living with a benign brain tumor for nearly 15 years. The tumor, measuring approximately 4.4 centimeters, was positioned near the front of his pituitary gland and had…

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani has signed Executive Order 19 to improve the safety of the city’s municipal vehicle fleet by introducing advanced technologies designed to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. The order strengthens the administration’s focus on creating safer streets while modernizing the operations of city-owned vehicles. Under the new directive, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) will install pedestrian alert systems on all existing non-emergency municipal trucks and require the technology in future vehicle purchases. The system is designed to provide audible warnings to pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users when a vehicle is preparing…