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UK PM pushes for quick implementation of India trade pact

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Lucy White and Diksha Madhok, Bloomberg

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi hold a bilateral meeting at Raj Bhavan, in Mumbai, India October 9, 2025. Stefan Rousseau/Pool via REUTERS Keir Starmer said…

S. Paul Kapur confirmed as Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs

Posted on October 9, 2025October 10, 2025 by a Staff Writer

S. Paul Kapur. PHOTO: @nps.edu The US Senate on October 7, 2025, confirmed Indian American S. Paul Kapur as Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs at the State Department. Kapur replaces Donald…

Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller joins support for Virginia Lieutenant Governor Candidate Ghazala Hashmi

Posted on October 8, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Virginia Senator Ghazala Hashmi with Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller at the recent event held to celebrate Hashmi’s achievements and support her campaign for Lt. Governor of Virginia. ALL PHOTOS: Courtesy Aruna…

Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic eyes India as a home market, strengthens strategic ties

Posted on October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 by Desi Talks Chicago

New Delhi [India] October 8 (ANI): Rolls-Royce Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tufan Erginbilgic has revealed the company’s ambitions to make India a “home market”, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the country,…

Reps. Ro Khanna and Deborah Ross lead 19 lawmakers urging President Trump to repair relations with India, lift tariffs

Posted on October 8, 2025October 9, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Congressman Ro Khanna, D-California. PHOTO: Facebook Congresswoman Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina. PHOTO: Facebook On October 8, 2025, Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna, D-California, and Rep….

Gandhi Jayanti celebrated at Skokie Sculpture Park, Ill

Posted on October 8, 2025October 9, 2025 by Bhailal M. Patel

Members of the Indian and Indian American community pose at the Skokie Sculpture Park in Skokie, Ill., October 2, 2025. ALL PHOTOS: Courtesy organizers Skokie, IL – October 2, 2025: The Gandhi…

Ask Sahaj: White parent trying to set a play date worries about cultural taboos

Posted on October 7, 2025October 8, 2025 by Sahaj Kaur Kohli, The Washington Post

Sahaj Kaur Kohli. PHOTO: @sahajkaurkohli.com Dear Sahaj: My daughter (8) has become close friends with another girl who has been in her class every year since kindergarten. This girl is from an…

Cricket-Test opener Renshaw bats way into Australia’s ODI squad for upcoming home series against India

Posted on October 7, 2025October 8, 2025 by Reuters

Cricket – South Africa v Australia – Fourth Test – Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa – April 2, 2018 Australia’s Matt Renshaw in action REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Former test opener…

Experts discuss AI’s role in healthcare

Posted on October 6, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Above and below: Speakers and the audience, at the Oct. 6, 2025, meeting on AI and Healthcare, held at the Indian Consulate in New York. PHOTO COLLAGE: X @IndiainNewYork The Indian Consulate…

BSC of Chicago Seniors Celebrate Vibrant Navratri Garba and Raas

Posted on October 6, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Chicago, IL – The BSC of Chicago Seniors brought the spirit of Navratri alive with a grand celebration of Garba and Raas, held from September 22 to October 1 at the Rana…

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