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Akshaya Patra Tri-State Gala raises over $3 million for flagship school meals program in India

Posted on October 13, 2025October 15, 2025 by a Staff Writer

From left, India’s CG in New York Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, spouse Monalisa Shuvadarshini, Dr. Rachana Kulkarni, and Dr. Anand Kulkarni, at the October 11, 2025 Akshaya Patra Foundation USA Gala in Newark,…

Papa John’s puts India on priority list with vegetarian fare, executives say

Posted on October 10, 2025October 12, 2025 by Praveen Paramasivam

An Indian flag and Papa Johns logo appear in this illustration taken August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration (Reuters) -Papa John’s International is placing India among its priority markets globally and tailoring its…

Cricket-Jaiswal nears double hundred as India reach 318-2 against West Indies

Posted on October 10, 2025October 12, 2025 by Amlan Chakraborty

Cricket – International Test Match Series – Fifth Test – England v India – Kia Oval, London, Britain – August 2, 2025 India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates after reaching his century Action Images…

Megha Majumdar’s Kolkata-based novel among US 2025 National Book Award Finalists

Posted on October 10, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Author Megha Majumdar holds up her latest book. PHOTO: Instagram @megha.maj Kolkata-born Megha Majumdar’s second novel, “A Guardian and a Thief’ set to be out October 14, 2025, is on the prestigious…

UK signs $468 million deal to supply India with missiles

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Reuters

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, deliver a statement to the press at Raj Bhavan, in Mumbai, India October 9, 2025. Stefan Rousseau/Pool via…

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….

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