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The Indian-American population in the United States crossed 5.4 million in 2025, an increase of more than 315,000 from the previous year, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sanmar Group Chairman Vijay Sankar is set to take over the leadership of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) later this year after being named the industry body's President-Elect for 2026-27.

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has urged the FBI to investigate an alleged plot to attack a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, as a federal hate crime, revealing that his parents were among those worshipping at the temple when the suspect was waiting outside with a rifle and ammunition.

Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has called on the Trump administration to disclose the service and disciplinary records of federal officers involved in immigration-enforcement shootings, raising questions about the conduct of agents and the accountability of federal agencies.

For more than four decades, Dr. Ronjon Nag has worked at the intersection of technology and human capability, helping develop innovations in mobile applications, speech recognition and touch-screen software. Now, the inventor and entrepreneur is applying artificial intelligence to a different challenge: preventing diseases associated with aging.

iNDICA NEWS BUREAU- Mumbai Indians have begun a major overhaul of their coaching staff ahead of the IPL 2027 season, parting ways with bowling coaches Lasith Malinga and Paras Mhambrey and fielding coach Carl Hopkinson. The decision comes a week after the five-time IPL champions replaced Mahela Jayawardene as head coach with Kieron Pollard, signaling []

Google has introduced a new artificial intelligence model designed to find software vulnerabilities, test potential exploits and develop fixes, with the company initially limiting access to cybersecurity defenders as it works to strengthen safeguards.

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is seeking to block President Donald Trump's administration from allowing Russian diesel imports, arguing that the move undermines a federal law passed in 2022 to cut off purchases of Russian oil.

U.S. law enforcement agencies are working with their Indian counterparts to shut down technology-support and government-impersonation scams targeting Americans, a senior Justice Department official said, highlighting international cooperation against cyber fraud networks.

Healthcare innovators, biotechnology executives, investors and entrepreneurs gathered Oct. 17 at the Crowne Plaza in Foster City, California, for EPPICon 2026, a conference examining how scientific advances, emerging technologies and investment are shaping the future of healthy aging.

Indian American Democrat Pia Dandiya is facing a tight race against Republican Casey Askar in Floridas 22nd Congressional District, with former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joining her campaign as the November 3 election approaches.

India and the U.S. have agreed to expand defense cooperation, with a focus on military coordination, information sharing, technology development and joint production, following talks between Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in the Philippines on Wednesday, October 28.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit the U.S. and Antigua and Barbuda this week for a series of high-level diplomatic meetings, including the G20 and Quad Foreign Ministers Meetings and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

Apple has packed a larger display, a more powerful processor and new AI features into its latest iPad mini, while keeping the tablet's compact design. The new device also brings upgrades to its cameras, audio system and wireless connectivity.

On January 26, 1950, India made a historic promise to its people. The Constitution established a democratic republic in which citizens would be the ultimate source of political authority. But a constitutional promise and its realization are not the same thing. Between a right written on paper and a right experienced in everyday life lies a long struggle. Time and again, citizens have had to organize, raise their voices, and demand that those in power honor their responsibilities.

Indian American Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman is facing a fresh political setback after billionaire developer Rick Caruso endorsed incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, while Ramans campaign has filed complaints over an AI-generated voice impersonating her. The developments come in the final week before the November 3 election.

Police in Naperville, Illinois, have increased patrols around religious sites and offered free security assessments to places of worship following an alleged plot to attack a Hindu temple in neighboring Aurora earlier this month.

By Omar Khokhar, MD | IndicaNews Digestive Health Series Walk into any pharmacy, and youll find shelves filled with probiotics promising better digestion, stronger immunity, less bloating, and a healthier gut. Some bottles advertise 10 billion bacteria. Others boast 100 billion. Naturally, patients ask me, Doctor, should I be taking one of these every day? []

U.S. citizen and Bollywood actor Imran Khan received interim relief from the Bombay High Court on Tuesday, October 27, which stayed a Centre-issued notice directing him to leave India by October 28 over his participation in a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Israel stands at a potentially pivotal political moment. With pre-poll surveys suggesting a tougher electoral terrain for Benjamin Netanyahu, the election is being watched far beyond the country's borders. For India, the United States and the wider strategic landscape, the question is not merely who governs Israel next, but how the next phase of Israeli politics reshapes existing alignments and emerging partnerships.

Times Square became a showcase of Indian culture on Saturday, October 24, as thousands of members of the Indian and South Asian diaspora gathered in New York City to celebrate Diwali with music, dance, traditional rituals and a display of the countrys cultural diversity.

India broke the Powerplay record among ICC Full Member teams in mens T20 Internationals, racing to 118 without losing a wicket in the first six overs against New Zealand in the third T20I at Wellington on Tuesday, October 27.

A bipartisan effort in the U.S. House of Representatives is seeking to recognize July as Indian American Heritage Month, with Indian-origin Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi leading a resolution backed by 256 cosponsors to honor the communitys contributions to the country.

Modern white-ball cricket is defined by uncompromising margins, where the equilibrium of a playing XI often dictates the outcome of major global tournaments. In this unforgiving ecosystem, Hardik Pandya operates as Indias definitive balance sheet. He is neither merely an explosive middle-order batter nor simply a supplementary seamer; rather, he is the structural hinge that allows team management to bridge the gap between batting depth and a penetrative specialist bowling unit. Genuine pace-bowl

By Ritu Jha- Naindeep Singh, a Fresno City Council candidate popularly known as Deep, denied allegations that he was driving under the influence of a drug after reports emerged that he was arrested in connection with an incident in the citys Tower District. Singh described the reports as fake. Singh, 48, is a prominent Sikh []

Microsoft has introduced a voluntary exit program for employees in India, the U.S., Canada and the UK, as the technology giant looks to manage workforce costs while increasing spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the Claude chatbot, has reported a sharp rise in revenue alongside mounting losses as it prepares to go public in the U.S., offering investors a look at the financial scale and risks of its rapid expansion.

The road to the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season will begin with the mini-auction in Goa on December 16, with franchises set to finalize their squads ahead of the next edition of the tournament.

India and Canada are looking to strengthen ties through easier mobility and better migration management, with officials from both countries holding their first Migration and Mobility Dialogue in New Delhi on Monday, October 26.

People who regularly miss doses of their blood pressure medication may lose much of the protection the drugs offer against heart attacks, strokes and other serious cardiovascular problems, according to an analysis of more than 91,000 people.

Teslas business in India turned profitable in FY26 as vehicle sales began contributing to its revenue, with the Elon Musk-led electric carmakers Indian subsidiary reporting a nearly 12-fold increase in revenue to approximately $26 million.

As Washington tightens pressure on Russian energy, it is discovering an inconvenient reality: global fuel markets cannot afford disruption. At the heart of that equation sits Jamnagar, India's refining giant and one of the world's most important energy hubs. Marco Rubio's visit was not merely a refinery tour. It was a signal that the next phase of energy geopolitics will be driven as much by supply security as by sanctions.

U.S. President Donald Trump-backed candidate Flavio Bolsonaro lost Brazils presidential runoff to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who secured another four-year term after a comeback victory, official results showed Sunday, October 25.

The financial gap between Indian-American candidates in the November 3 U.S. midterm elections is stark, with some campaigns backed by millions of dollars while two lesser-known contenders are entering the final stretch with only a few thousand dollars in cash, according to reports.

Former President Barack Obama has criticized Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy over a campaign ad featuring his Democratic rival Amy Actons estranged mother, as the controversy threatens to hurt his chances in the November 3 election.

Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. With these words ends the 1942 masterpiece, Casablanca, as Humphrey Bogart (as Rick Blaine) somehow makes Claude Rains (as Captain Louis Renault) find humanity, hinting at the two join the Resistance in Nazi Occupied France during World War II.

Indian-American Democrat Amish Shah, who has pledged to cut taxes for middle-class families, support small businesses and make housing and health care more affordable, is challenging Republican Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker and broadcaster who has been friends and golf partners with President Donald Trump for decades. Trump and his allies are making a late push to support Feely in the Arizona congressional race.

After 52 days, 14 states and more than 100,000 feet of elevation gain, entrepreneur Jai Rawat and two longtime friends completed a 3,168-mile bicycle journey from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., overcoming extreme heat, dangerous highways, aggressive dogs, steep climbs, and multiple accidents along the way.

Several Parsi and Zoroastrian organizations have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to protect the Tata Group's governance structure and long-term vision, warning that the ongoing dispute over Tata Sons could affect one of India's most prominent business institutions.

The Bay Area's Indian American community came together in Pleasanton for a large-scale celebration of Dussehra and Diwali, with more than 25,000 people attending the Dussehra Diwali Dhamaka (DDD) 2026 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.

A Hindu American parents' group is seeking to influence how Hinduism is taught in U.S. schools by working directly with teachers, as debates over the portrayal of Hinduism in textbooks continue across the country.

Two gangsters wanted in several murder and organized crime cases in India have been arrested in Las Vegas, with Indian authorities now working to bring them back to face the charges against them.

T20 legend and MLC icon Kieron Pollard will begin a new chapter with the Mumbai Indians as the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions have appointed him as their head coach ahead of the 2027 season.

An Indian-American college student in Texas says he has lost his position with Campus Reform, a conservative media outlet after speaking out against anti-Indian bigotry and revealing that he voted for a Democratic candidate in the state's U.S. Senate race.

With early voting beginning in New York, Indian-American Republican Saritha Komatireddy has received a boost from the New York Post editorial board in her campaign against Democratic Attorney General Letitia James.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and related dual agonists (such as semaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide) have transformed the management of type 2 diabetes and chronic obesity. Numerous recent studies have discussed their use, such as those published in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology (2026), The Journal of International Medical Research (2026), Dermatology and Therapy (2026), The FEBS Journal (2026), among others. So, what must the public make out of these reports?

In February 2024, Commander V. K. Jaitly published a fascinating book titled 100 Great IITians: Dedicated to the Service of the Nation. The book celebrates 100 distinguished alumni of the Indian Institutes of Technology who chose to build their careers in India, or returned to India after working abroad, and made extraordinary contributions to the nation's development. At a time when the success of IIT graduates is often measured by their achievements in Silicon Valley, Wall Street, or the board

iNDICA NEWS BUREAU- Students and faculty at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, are getting an opportunity to explore Indias culture, history and traditions through a week of activities featuring Indian cinema, food, photography and dance. The first India Culture Week in Nebraska was inaugurated at the university on October 21, an official release stated. The []

Washington Freedom has taken a major step toward securing a permanent home, breaking ground on a proposed 10,000-seat cricket stadium in Frederick, Maryland, on October 16.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) arose in India like a comet, which brightly illuminated the Indian political sky for some time but which, in my opinion, will soon disappear forever, like the disappearance of that comet or like a bubble that has burst.