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Social Security Marks 90 Years as Trump Signs Proclamation to Protect Program

Posted on August 15, 2025 by a Staff Writer

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) celebrated its 90th anniversary today with a ceremony at the White House, where President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation honoring the program’s enduring…

US, Russia talks conclude in “narrow format,” says Kremlin

Posted on August 15, 2025August 16, 2025 by ANI

Alaska [US], August 16 (ANI): Negotiations with the American delegation in the “narrow format” have concluded, the Kremlin said in a short statement, as reported by CNN. The bilateral meeting between…

Schumer Extends Independence Day Greetings to Indian-American Community

Posted on August 15, 2025August 16, 2025 by A Staff Writer

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer – Photo Credit: Senator Charles Schumer Office New York — U.S. Senator Charles Schumer has extended warm greetings to the Indian-American community in New York and across the…

India says international court lacks authority to rule on Pakistan water treaty

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Reuters

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -The international Court of Arbitration lacks any legal authority to make pronouncements on the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan as New Delhi has never recognised the legitimacy…

India and China work to improve ties amid Trump’s unpredictability

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Reuters

By Shivam Patel and Liz Lee NEW DELHI/BEIJING (Reuters) -From talks on resuming direct flights to a series of high-level bilateral visits, longtime rivals China and India are quietly and cautiously strengthening…

Floods and landslides in Indian Kashmir kill 60, over 200 missing

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Reuters

SRINAGAR (Reuters) -Rescuers in Indian Kashmir used shovels and earthmovers to search for survivors under boulders and debris on Friday, a day after sudden floods triggered by heavy rains killed at least…

India’s Modi vows to protect farmers, cuts tax, pushes self-reliance amid Trump tariff tensions

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Reuters

By YP Rajesh, Shilpa Jamkhandikar and Nikunj Ohri NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the country on Friday to move towards more self-reliance, manufacture everything from fertilisers to jet…

Connecticut General Assembly, cities of Stamford and Norwalk, honor India and Indian Americans at India’s Independence Day ceremony

Posted on August 15, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Connecticut State Assembly Citation honoring India being presented to Indian Consul Pragya Singh. From l. to r. Srinivas Akarapu, Jaya Daptardar, Sonali Gannu, Zullurwar, CT Senator Bob Duff, Consul Pragya Singh, Senator…

Foundation of Indian Americans-New England, hosts 4th International India Day Parade at Boston Harbor

Posted on August 13, 2025August 14, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Top, a scene from the colorful International India Day Parade, hosted by FIA-New England August 10, on Boston Harbor. Below,ribbon cutting ceremony with Grand Marshal Jugal Hansraj, Piyush Singh from Indian Consulate…

FedEx appoints Vishal Talwar as EVP, Chief Digital & Information Officer, and President of FedEx Dataworks

Posted on August 13, 2025August 14, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Vishal Talwar. PHOTO: Fedex.com FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), a household name in North America, and globally recognized transportation and e-commerce company, announced August 12, 2025, the appointment of Vishal Talwar as executive…

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