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US Team to Visit India in Aug as Trade Deal Talks Heat Up

Trade discussions between India and the United States have picked up momentum as both nations aim to conclude an interim agreement before August 1. Former US President Donald Trump hinted at expanding market access, underscoring the urgency of the negotiations. Talks are set to continue into September and October, but both sides are working toward a short-term trade arrangement first. According to government sources, a US delegation will visit India in late August for another round of discussions. Last week, both countries completed their fi ..... Read More

PM Modi Holds High-Level Meet Ahead of Parliament Monsoon

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a crucial strategy meeting in Parliament as the Monsoon session commenced, setting the stage for intense political activity over the coming weeks. The meeting brought together senior BJP figures including Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and other prominent leaders like Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Kiren Rijiju, and Arjun Meghwal. According to sources, the discussions revolved around key issues likely to dominate ..... Read More

PM Modi Plans UK, Maldives Visit for Trade Talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a significant two-nation diplomatic tour to the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to July 26, 2025. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the visit on Sunday, highlighting its importance for India’s trade and regional security agendas. During his visit to the UK, Prime Minister Modi is expected to formally announce the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a major bilateral economic pact initially confirmed by both nations on May 6. The trade deal, which faced delays due t ..... Read More

Indian VP Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns Citing Health

India’s Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar officially stepped down from his position on Monday, citing health concerns as the reason for his early departure. Dhankhar, 74, had been holding the office since August 2022 and decided to resign before completing his five-year term. In his resignation letter addressed to President Droupadi Murmu, Dhankhar wrote, “To focus on my health and follow medical guidance, I hereby tender my resignation as the Vice President of India, effective immediately.” His statement was shared publicly ..... Read More

L&T to Launch India’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plant

L&T Energy GreenTech (LTEG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), is set to develop India’s largest green hydrogen facility at the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) refinery in Panipat, Haryana. According to the company’s official announcement, this state-of-the-art plant will operate under a build-own-operate (BOO) model and will supply 10,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually to IOCL over a 25-year period. This landmark project is part of India’s broader push under the National Green Hydroge ..... Read More

Cornell’s Manasi Anand Wins Prestigious Teaching Award

Manasi Anand, an Indian American PhD candidate at Cornell University, has been honored with the 2024-2025 Cornelia Ye Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award for her exceptional commitment to teaching. The award, presented annually by Cornell’s Center for Teaching Innovation (CTI), recognizes an international teachingassistant who goes above and beyond in their educational role. Established in 2012 by Mao Ye and Xi Yang in honor of their daughters, the Cornelia Ye Award highlights the importance of fostering learning across diverse cultures an ..... Read More

Nik Jhangiani Becomes Interim CEO At Diageo

Nik Jhangiani, the Indian American Chief Financial Officer of Diageo, has stepped up as the company’s interim CEO after the sudden exit of CEO Debra Crew, who leaves the role after two years. The global liquor giant, best known for producing Johnnie Walker whisky and Guinness beer, announced that Crew’s departure was a mutual decision but did not share further details. Despite the leadership change, Diageo has reaffirmed its financial outlook for 2025 and 2026. Crew faced challenges in winning investor confidence during her time at the h ..... Read More

Snigdha Jain Honored for Diagnostic Excellence Innovation

  Dr. Snigdha Jain, an Indian American physician and faculty member at Yale University’s Department of Internal Medicine, has been named a 2025 Scholar in Diagnostic Excellence by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). This prestigious recognition highlights her dedication to enhancing diagnostic precision and minimizing errors in medical care, particularly within critical care environments. The NAM Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence Program supports healthcare leaders who aim to improve diagnosis quality and address systemic shortco ..... Read More

US Labels Pakistani Group’s Offshoot Terrorist Over Kashmir

The United States has officially designated The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO) following the deadly militant attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam region on April 22. The attack claimed the lives of 26 men and escalated tensions between India and Pakistan. Announcing the decision, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that TRF initially claimed responsibility for the assault but later retracted its statement. TRF, also referred to as Kashmir Resistanc ..... Read More

40 Million Houses Built—Same as Japan’s People: Jaishankar

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed newly inducted civil servants at the Guru Samman event hosted by Samkalp Foundation, urging them to play an active role in India’s transformative journey. He emphasized that the nation’s development milestones are not just statistical achievements but real changes that impact lives at scale. Highlighting India’s massive housing initiative, Jaishankar pointed out that under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, the government has constructed 40 million homes over the past dec ..... Read More

PM Modi Commends Unity After Pahalgam Attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reflected on the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, describing it as a moment that jolted the entire global community. Addressing the media ahead of the monsoon session of Parliament, Modi emphasized how the attack transcended political divides within India, leading to a rare display of national unity. According to Modi, elected representatives from across party lines came together, setting aside political rivalries to represent India’s stance on terrorism worldwide. Following the April 22 a ..... Read More

India’s Tyre Sector Eyes Growth Despite Challenges

India’s tyre industry is poised for a steady revenue increase of 7-8% during FY26, largely driven by robust replacement demand, which accounts for nearly half of the sector’s total annual sales. While orders from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are expected to remain on the lower side, an upward shift toward premium products could slightly lift revenue per unit sold, according to recent market analysis. Despite moderate top-line growth, the industry’s operating profitability is forecast to stay stable at around 13-1 ..... Read More

Ancient India-China Trade Reflected In Temples

In Quanzhou, a coastal city in China's Fujian province, stands a Buddhist temple uniquely adorned with Hindu imagery, illustrating the deep maritime connections between India and China that date back centuries. This temple, featuring lions—animals native to neither South India nor China—highlights how cultural symbols traveled with trade. The lion became a shared emblem of royalty across India and China and influenced place names like Sinhala (Sri Lanka) and Singapore, meaning "city of lions." According to local leg ..... Read More

Dr. Tina Shah Earns First Congressional Endorsement

Dr. Tina Shah has officially secured her first congressional endorsement in New Jersey’s 7th District race, marking a significant moment in her campaign. Congresswoman Sharice Davids, known for her advocacy on healthcare and economic issues, has publicly announced her support for Shah’s candidacy. In her statement, Representative Davids highlighted Dr. Shah’s lifelong commitment to both healthcare delivery and policy reform. “I’m honored to endorse Dr. Tina Shah for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th District,” Davids said. “Tina has dedicated ..... Read More

India Cheers US Decision on Pakistan’s TRF as FTO Entity

  In a major move underscoring global counter-terrorism collaboration, the United States has officially declared The Resistance Front (TRF) a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). TRF, widely recognized as a proxy group of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT), was also designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) by the US Department of State. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar responded to the decision on Friday, calling it a “strong affirmation” of the shared commitment between India an ..... Read More

India Doubles Thermal Power Investments By 2028

India is set to nearly double its investments in the thermal power sector, targeting an impressive $26.71 billion by fiscal year 2027–28. This surge reflects an urgent need to meet rising electricity demands while ensuring stable base load generation. According to Crisil Ratings, the thermal power sector is witnessing a strategic revival, with investment volumes in the next three years expected to far outpace those seen in the past. A key highlight of this investment push is the increasing role of private players. While private entitie ..... Read More

Arjun Erigaisi Makes History in Chess Semifinals

Las Vegas became the backdrop for a historic achievement in Indian chess as 21-year-old Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi reached the semifinals of the prestigious Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour. By doing so, he became the first Indian player ever to make it this far in the tournament’s history. Currently ranked World No. 5, Erigaisi advanced to the final four after a dominant performance against Uzbekistan’s World No. 7 Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the quarterfinals. He clinched the first rapid game and held a draw in the second, sealing a 1.5 – ..... Read More

Indian American Youth Lead Climate Advocacy Efforts

Climate change affects people in deeply personal ways, often motivating them to take action. For Indian American youth activists Padma Balaji and Sarah Adkar, their environmental journeys began with personal and family experiences that inspired them to lead change in California’s Bay Area. Padma Balaji, a senior at Mission San Jose High School, traces her environmental consciousness to her mother’s mindful lifestyle. Her family practices resource conservation, avoiding waste and limiting consumption—values rooted in centuries of Indian c ..... Read More

Jaishankar Urges Global Stability at SCO Meet

  Amid growing global uncertainties, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar urged nations to collaborate in restoring stability to the world order. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Tianjin, he expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of conflicts, competition, and coercion in international relations. Jaishankar stressed the need for urgent action to address these issues, particularly given the current climate of economic turbulence and geopolitical friction. ..... Read More

Proposed US-India Trade Deal: India Ironing Out Issues

Ongoing discussions between India and the United States aim to finalize a comprehensive trade agreement, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The latest round of negotiations focuses on resolving outstanding issues, particularly around tariffs, as both nations seek to expand bilateral trade ties. This development follows comments from US President Donald Trump, who stated that Washington is "very close" to finalizing a trade pact with India. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed on Thursday that negotiators from ..... Read More

Vinod Khosla Predicts AI Will Redefine Global Workforce

Prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalist Vinod Khosla has issued bold predictions about the sweeping impact of artificial intelligence on the global economy and workforce. Speaking on the “Uncapped With Jack Altman” podcast, Khosla projected that within just five years, AI systems will be capable of performing 80% of economically valuable tasks currently done by humans. His comments represent one of the most accelerated timelines for AI integration voiced by a top tech investor. Khosla, co-founder of Khosla Ventures and an ear ..... Read More

Dr. Pratibha Sharma Joins SACHI to Advance Cardiac Research

Dr. Pratibha Sharma, a globally recognized leader in biomedical engineering and a transformative figure in heart failure research, has joined the South Asian Community Health Initiative (SACHI). Her appointment marks a pivotal step in strengthening mentorship, innovation, and research in the fight against cardiovascular disease. Dr. Sharma has built an impressive career at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where her work has revolutionized how congestive heart failure (CHF) is detected and managed. By combining advanced computationa ..... Read More

Arjun Nimmala Makes MLB History at 19 Years Old

  At just 19 years old, Arjun Nimmala has carved out a groundbreaking place in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. He has become the first first-generation Indian American athlete to be selected in the first round of the MLB draft, an achievement that is sparking excitement among fans and shifting the spotlight toward a new generation of baseball talent. Currently regarded as the Toronto Blue Jays’ top prospect, Nimmala’s rapid ascent in professional baseball is inspiring many, particularly within the Indian American commun ..... Read More

India’s Warehousing Demand Hits Historic Highs

India’s industrial and warehousing market experienced unprecedented growth in the first half of 2025, setting new benchmarks for leasing activity. According to the latest industry data, nearly 20 million sq. ft. of space was leased during this period, marking a 33% year-over-year increase. The momentum continued into the second quarter, which alone recorded 11 million sq. ft. of leasing, making it the most active quarter for warehousing absorption in recent memory. Delhi NCR and Chennai stood out as the top-performing regions, jointly ..... Read More

India’s Aviation Market Eyes Major Growth Surge

  India’s aviation sector is on the verge of a significant expansion phase, fueled by infrastructure development, enhanced connectivity, and rising consumer demand. According to a recent study by Jefferies, the country currently contributes only about 4% to the total global air traffic. This is notably low when compared to India’s share of the world’s population, which stands at approximately 18%. The disparity highlights how underdeveloped India’s aviation market remains despite being the third-largest in terms ..... Read More