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Paramahamsa Vishwananda Blesses Devotees in New York, Continues U.S. Tour

Posted on August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 by a Staff Writer

New York, NY — August 9, 2025: In a landmark moment for the U.S. spiritual community, Paramahamsa Vishwananda, revered spiritual master and founder of the global Bhakti Marga movement, blessed more than…

Global Indian Diaspora Foundation Hosts Blockbuster Chicago Pre-Release Screening of Vivek Agnihotri’s “The Bengal Files”

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Bhailal M. Patel

Naperville, IL – August 9, 2025 — The Global Indian Diaspora Foundation (GIDF), a leading nonprofit dedicated to connecting cultures and empowering trade, marked a significant milestone this weekend with two back-to-back…

United Senior Pariwar, Chicago, Celebrates India’s Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan, and Janmashtami

Posted on August 11, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Wheeling, IL – August 9, 2025 — The United Senior Pariwar, Chicago (USPC), brought together 300 members to mark a vibrant triple celebration of India’s Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan, and Janmashtami at…

Exclusive – India pauses plans to buy U.S. arms after Trump’s tariffs

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Reuters

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 13, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo By Shivam Patel and Aftab…

India Expands Its Reach Across the U.S.: 8 New Consular Application Centers Inaugurated for Indian Diaspora

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Bhailal M Patel

CHICAGO, IL — August 1, 2025: In a landmark move to enhance consular access for the Indian diaspora, the Government of India has inaugurated eight new Indian Consular Application Centers (ICACs) across…

Exclusive-Missed signals, lost deal: How India-US trade talks collapsed

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Reuters

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are pictured in a mirror as they attend a joint press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S.,…

Grammy Award-winner Falu performs “Songs For The Soul” at AIA event to support Indian farmers

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Desi Talks Chicago

Grammy Award-winning singer Falu with her band performing at the July 27, 2025, charitable event to support Indian farmers, hosted by AIA-NY, and held in Long Island, NY. ALL PHOTOS: Akshat Kaul…

U.S. Preparing to Implement $15,000 Visa Bond Program for Select Foreign Travelers

Posted on August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 by News Dispatchers

The United States government is preparing to implement a 12-month pilot program that could require foreign nationals from certain countries to post a refundable bond of up to $15,000 when applying for…

Indian Ambassador holds exclusive meeting with prominent Tri-state leaders

Posted on August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 by a Staff Writer

India’s Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra speaking to a gathering of prominent Indian American leaders August 3, 2025, at the Indian Consulate in New York City. PHOTO: X @indiainnewyork India’s Ambassador to the…

India Rejects Western Criticism Over Russian Oil Imports, Cites Hypocrisy in EU and US Trade Practices

Posted on August 4, 2025 by a Staff Writer

FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed miniature model of U.S. President Donald Trump, the Indian flag and the word “Tariffs” are seen in this illustration taken July 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo New Delhi…

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