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Vote Common Good endorses Sanjyot Dunung for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District

Posted on September 4, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Sanjyot Dunung, right, speaking to a constituent during her campaign for Congress from Illinois’ 8th Congressional District. PHOTO: Facebook @sanjyotforcongress.com Indian American Sanjyot Dunung, Congressional candidate for Illinois 8th District, received the…

Analysis-As Trump chills US-India ties, Modi warms to China and Russia

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Reuters

FILE PHOTO: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 at the Meijiang Convention and…

Citizens are tracking ICE in real time to warn migrants. Is that legal?

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Reuters

By Brad Brooks and Maria Tsvetkova Sep 3 (Reuters) -In Los Angeles, Francisco “Chavo” Romero and a dozen other immigration activists were out before dawn on a recent summer morning, gathering near…

New Rule for U.S. Citizenship: Applicants Must Prove “Good Moral Character”

Posted on August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 by David H. Nachman, Esq.

Washington, D.C., August 27, 2025 — The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a major update to its Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM), requiring naturalization applicants to present evidence of “Good…

Trump administration moves to tighten duration of visas for students and media

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Reuters

By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration aims to tighten the duration of visas for students, cultural exchange visitors and members of the media, according to a proposed government regulation issued…

Raag Ras – A Soulful Evening of Classical-Based Light Music

Posted on August 25, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Dr. Sangita Nerurkar (center) enthralling the audience with her Hindustani classical vocals, accompanied by Hemkalyan Bapat on Tabla,on the left and Keval Kavle on Harmonium on the right. Photo: ITV GOLD Edison,…

Trump says US military may or may not deploy to Chicago

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. military might deploy to Chicago and is ready to go anywhere on short notice to crack down on crime. “We…

FIA-Chicago Patriotic Gala Unites Community with ‘We Are One’ Message

Posted on August 25, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Chicago, August 22, 2025: In continuation of its Independence Day series of celebrations, FIA-Chicago hosted a grand Patriotic Gala, adding another feather to its cap. As expected—and as the name indicated—the evening…

Illinois doctor sentenced to 34 Months for evading $1.6M in taxes and healthcare fraud

Posted on August 24, 2025August 25, 2025 by a Staff Writer

An Indian-origin Illinois doctor, Krishnaswami Sriram of Lake Forest, Illinois, was sentenced August 20, 2025, to 34 months in prison for committing health care fraud and for hiding assets and lying to…

Indian American lawyer Hetal Doshi running for Colorado Attorney General

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Ela Dutt

Hetal Doshi, candidate for Colorado Attorney General. PHOTO: Facebook @Hetal J. Doshi Hetal Doshi, a practicing lawyer for close to 20 years, announced recently she is running for the top spot of…

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