Desi Talk's Chicago

India announces eight new consular application centers in US

Posted on August 1, 2025 by ANI

India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra speaking about new consular offices being opened around the US. PHOTO: videograb via ANI India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, on Thursday announced the…

Tariffs on India may not have same impact as on Chinese or European goods: USIBC President Atul Keshap

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Reena Bhardwaj, ANI

President of US-India Business Council, USIBC, Atul Keshap. PHOTO: ANI Washington, DC [US], August 1, 2025: US-India Business Council (USIBC) President Atul Keshap has expressed concerns about the potential impact of the 25%…

Rahul Gandhi claims has “open-and-shut proof” of alleged electoral malpractice, ECI calls it “baseless, irresponsible”

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Desi Talks Chicago

New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday criticised the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing the poll body of…

“Jury insulted noble tradition of Indian cinema”: CM Vijayan after ‘The Kerala Story’ wins two national awards

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Desi Talks Chicago

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], August 1 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday strongly criticised the 71st National Film Awards jury for their decision to award ‘The Kerala Story’ the Best Director…

“Ensure justice served…intolerance not tolerated”: Conrad Sangma writes to Chhattisgarh CM over arrests of Kerala nuns

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Desi Talks Chicago

Shillong [Meghalya] [India], August 1 (ANI): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday wrote a letter to Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai over the arrest of two Kerala nuns, saying “religious…

Situation peacefully stabilised after violence broke out in Pune’s Yavat village, says IG Kolhapur

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Desi Talks Chicago

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 1 (ANI): Tension that erupted in Yavat village in Pune district, following a social media post, was brought under control by police on Friday, said police. Special Inspector…

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel to chair State-Level PM Kisan Utsav Diwas to be held tomorrow in Gandhinagar

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Desi Talks Chicago

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], August 1 (ANI): The national-level “Pradhan Mantri Kisan Utsav Diwas” will be held tomorrow in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the event,…

Andhra: Bapatla Police bust high-profile cybercrime gang operating nationwide

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Desi Talks Chicago

Bapatla (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 1 (ANI): In a major breakthrough, Bapatla District Police have successfully cracked a sensational cybercrime case involving a gang operating fake websites across India, an official statement…

Monsoon Fury in Himachal: 283 roads blocked, 314 power feeders disrupted, 173 dead

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Desi Talks Chicago

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India] August 1 (ANI): As torrential monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has reported alarming disruptions across key public utilities…

Land for job scam case: CBI was cherry picking to target Lalu’s family, argues Hema’s counsel

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Desi Talks Chicago

New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): The Rouse Avenue court heard arguements on the charge on behalf of Hema Yadav (Lalu Prasad Yadav’s daughter) in the Land for job scam case. It…