U.S. President Joe Biden announced major climate initiatives on Sunday, November 17, in a bid to fight against climate change. President Biden, who is in Brazil to attend the G20 Summit scheduled to be held on Monday, November 18, in Rio De Janeiro, visited the Amazon rainforest on Sunday and became the first sitting U.S. president to do so.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has made a triumphant return to the iconic Madison Square Garden (MSG) with his entourage of high-level nominees and advisers to watch a mixed martial arts championship. He was welcomed to shouts of USA, USA! that was the rallying cry of his campaign.

University Professor of Indian origin has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, a recognition granted to members who have demonstrated outstanding engineering contributions and achievement. Selvam has been a member of ASME since 2005.

The Indian-origin co-founder of Verix from Virtualness, a GenAI and blockchain platform, says AI will be an enabler for those who upgrade their tech knowledge to enhance their efficiency. Kirthiga Reddy,the CEO and co-founder of Verix from Virtualness was the first employee of Facebook in India and the managing director for India and South Asia. On the sidelines of the recent IIT Bay Area Leadership Conference, she spoke to indica about her journey, women leaders, and Artificial Intelligence.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will soon launch a communication satellite aboard the Elon Musk-owned SpaceXs Falcon 9 rocket. The 4700-kilogram GSAT-N2 satellite will provide data and Internet services to remote areas. It will also enable the availability of the Internet in airplanes across the Indian region.

A total of 15 cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) or Sleeping Sickness reported in 2024 thus far in the United States is causing alarm because this disease is very rare in the US. Prior to 2024 the previous cases were in 2015 and were very few. It is a viral disease caused by mosquito bite and can have very serious sequelae. Typical mosquitoes that are infected with EEE include Aedes, Culex, and Coquillettidia. EEE virus is sustained in nature through a cycle between the Culiseta melanura

By Vinita Gupta- [Vinita Gupta is a Silicon Valley Entrepreneur and was the first Indian-American woman to take her company public. Since retiring, she has propelled herself through her journalism, mentoring women entrepreneurs and playing competitive bridge at the highest levels. She has won several National titles in bridge.] Early employees had a profound impact []

People living in areas with increased exposure to PM10, can be at twice more risk of suffering eye infections, according to a study in the U.S. Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus showed that clinical visits by patients suffering ocular surface eye conditions, more than doubled when ambient particulate matter from air pollution was in the atmosphere.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, November 16, departed for his five-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana, a statement by India's Ministry of External Affairs said. Spokesperson of the MEA, Randhir Jaiswal, called it an 'action-packed' visit.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., on November 13, announced the return of 1,440 antiquities collectively valued at $10 million to India. The pieces were recovered pursuant to several ongoing investigations into criminal trafficking networks, including those of alleged antiquities trafficker Subhash Kapoor and convicted trafficker Nancy Wiener. The pieces were returned at a ceremony with Manish Kulhary from the Consulate General of India in New York and Alexandra deArmas, Group Sup

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump picked his campaign spokesman, Steven Cheung, as White House communications director, CNN reported. Cheung, who served as director of strategic response during Trump's first term, will now be serving as assistant to the new President and director of communications.

The COP29 Presidency on Friday, November 15, launched the Baku Call on Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery (BCCAP), a milestone initiative aimed at addressing the urgent nexus of climate change, conflict, and humanitarian needs, at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP29. This initiative responds to the growing recognition that the adverse effects of climate change, such as water scarcity, food insecurity, land degradation and human displacement, can act as c

Children born to women who take antiseizure medications during pregnancy, may be at an increased risk of facing neurodevelopmental conditions, according to a large study released recently. The findings, published in the journal Nature Communications, showed that children exposed to antiseizure drugs valproate, topiramate, and carbamazepine were linked to specific neurodevelopmental issues.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft was grounded at Jharkhand's Deoghar airport on Friday, November 15, due to a technical issue, after he flew in there on his way to Bihar's Jamui to participate in an event commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, an Indian tribal icon. After landing at Deoghar airport, he proceeded to Jamui by helicopter. However, upon completing the event and returning to Deoghar airport for his flight back to Delhi, his aircraft could not take off

Six Indian-Americans have been named in Fortune's 100 Most Powerful People in Business for the year 2024. While Tesla-boss Elon Musk was placed number one, Microsoft CEO and Chairman Satya Nadella had the highest rank among the India-origin people. Nadella was placed at number three, after Musk and Nvidia chief Jensen Huang.

Drawing on the first comprehensive dataset of more than 2,300 renewable energy start-ups across Africa and South Asia, a team led by the University of Oxford on Friday, November 15, revealed India and South Africa among solar 'business hotspots'. The analysis also investigates why some countries, such as Chile and Namibia, produce more solar energy relative to their potential while others fall short -- even when factors such as hours of sunlight, availability of fossil fuels or hydropower, and G

The United States assured that it takes the immigration issues incredibly seriously and is working to improve processes. Addressing the U.S. State Department briefing Thursday, November 14, Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel addressed the immigration concerns and acknowledged the significance of this issue, particularly for Indian-Americans awaiting immigrant visas.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has announced Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), Trump said Thursday, November 14, in a post on X.

iNDICA NEWS BUREAU- The Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Association of Northern California (AMUAANC) celebrated Sir Syed Day with a sold-out event held on Saturday, November 11, at the India Community Center in the City of Milpitas, San Francisco Bay Area. The vision of Sir Syed (1817-1898) is very much alive at this annual program which []

Cannabis consumption can cause damage to our body's cells and increase the risk of highly cancerous tumors, according to a new study published recently. In the study, published in the scientific journal Addiction Biology, cannabis is described as a genotoxic substance because it damages a cell's genetic information. This can lead to DNA mutations, accelerated ageing, and cancer.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, November 13, met outgoing President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House. Biden welcomed Trump and congratulated him on his 2024 presidential election victory, stating that he looks forward to a smooth transition. Congratulations, looking forward to having a, like we said, smooth transition do everything we can to make sure you're accommodated, what you need. And we're going to get a chance to talk about some of that today, Biden said i

India's Ambassador to the U.S., Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met several top American leaders, and discussed the further strengthening of Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership between the two nations. Kwatra met Congresswoman Deborah Ross, Congressmen Andy Barr and Rick McCormick as well as Indian-origin Congressmen Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Shri Thanedar and Raja Krishnamoorthi on Wednesday (local time), November 13.

India is the third-largest market for ride-hailing company Uber by volume and it continues to grow rapidly, Uber India and South Asia President Prabhjeet Singh said Thursday, November 14. Singh added that Uber will continue to invest in the domestic market. We believe that the demographic dividend which India enjoys, the digitization which is happening at scale and the infrastructure creation, all of them are strong tailwinds for categories which we operate in, Singh told IANS on the sidelines o

Five students from various Indian states have been selected as Rhodes Scholars for 2025. As per the announcement from the Rhodes Trust on Thursday, November 14, students from Karnataka, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand were awarded the prestigious scholarship. The five students were selected after a competitive application process and two rounds of preliminary interviews. The shortlisted finalists were interviewed and five were chosen to receive the scholarship.

Renowned Indian composer A R Rahman has received two nominations for the Malayalam movie Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life) at the 2024 Hollywood Music in Media Awards. The Oscar-winner is nominated in the 'Song-Feature Film' category for the track Periyone, and in the 'Score-Independent Film (Foreign Language)' category. Sung by Jithin Raj, Periyone was co-written by Rahman and Rafiq Ahamed.

The COP Presidencies Troika, which includes the United Arab Emirates (COP28), Azerbaijan (COP29), and Brazil (COP30), met Wednesday, November 13, within the framework of COP29 to assess the Roadmap to Mission 1.5C. The Troika discussed the progress made in implementing the outcome of the global stocktake and the remaining gaps in developing and implementing ambitious climate policies in the upcoming rounds of nationally determined contributions (NDC).

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Hindu American Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat member of Congress, to his cabinet as the Director of National Intelligence. Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength, Trump said on Truth Social on Wednesday, November 13, announcing his pick for the post.

U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday, November 13, elected John Thune, a Senator from South Dakota and the current Republican whip, to succeed Mitch McConnell as the next majority leader in the upper chamber. On a secret ballot, Thune, 63, beat two contenders: John Cornyn of Texas, a former Republican whip, and Rick Scott of Florida, a longtime McConnell critic who has framed himself as an opponent of leadership and the establishment.

More than 4 in 5 Indians, or 86% of Indians living with diabetes, have experienced anxiety, depression, or other mental health condition as a result of their ailment, according to a report, ahead of World Diabetes Day, on Wednesday, November 13. The report based on a global survey of seven countries, including India, by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), reveals that diabetes impacts mental well-being more than previously thought.

Total two-wheeler sales in India surged by a robust 14.2% to 21.64 lakh units in October this year, compared to 18.96 lakh units in October 2023, according to figures released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) Wednesday, November 13. Passenger vehicle sales, including cars and SUVs, also increased to their highest ever monthly level of 3.93 lakh units in October, which represents a 0.9% rise over a high base figure of 3.9 lakh units for October 2023.

Polls were conducted in several Indian states on Wednesday, November 13. While the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand witnessed a voter turnout of 59.28% till 3 pm (local time) in the first phase of the assembly polls, as per the Election Commission of India, by-polls were held in 31 assembly seats in 10 states and the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, where Priyanka Gandhi's, the sister of Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, is contesting while making her election debut.

Indian actor-musician Ayushmann Khurrana, who is all set to tour the U.S. with his music, shared that the concert feels like a homecoming for him, as he used to perform in musicals during college. On Wednesday, November 13, the 'Article 15' actor was spotted at Mumbai Airport, jetting off in style to the U.S. with his band Ayushmann Bhava. The tour will kick off in Chicago on November 14. Ayushmann, along with his band, will tour across four other cities after Chicago, include New York, San Jose

I keep saying that campaigning for the President should be the easiest job in the US. Obviously, I am dead wrong. I plead guilty, your Honor, but I do still plead. This country was built on an idea. What is that idea? To Peggy Noonan, as she puts it in her book A Certain Idea of America, the idea is very simple That she is good. That she has value. That from birth she was something new in the history of man, a step forward, an advancement. Its founders were engaged in the highest form of human

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is moving swiftly with finalizing his foreign policy and national security team ahead of his formal inauguration in January 2025. On Tuesday evening, November 12, the Republican leader made several key announcements, including the nomination of former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William Joseph McGinley as White House Counsel, Former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin as Administrator of

Tesla owner Elon Musk and Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy have been appointed to head the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE in U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's government. The appointment was made Tuesday, November 12. I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American Patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Trump announced.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as his Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, which controls immigration-related agencies, according to media reports. Her nomination would complete the trio of positions impacting Trump's high-priority immigration agenda, that includes mass deportation of illegal migrants.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi jointly launched the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention website on Tuesday, November 12. The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from January 8-10. At the website launch program, Jaishankar said that the government accords the highest priority to the well-being of the more than 35 million Indian diaspora.

Several Indian-American artists have received nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards. The prestigious event will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, on February 2, 2025. The nominees of Indian-American and Indian heritage are Ricky Kej, Anoushka Shankar, Chandrika Tandon,Varijashree Venugopal, Radhika Vekaria, and Noshir Mody.

India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday, November 12, said that the country is aiming to become a drone hub of the world and it would not only help the Indian economy but also significantly contribute to 'Make in India' and the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' programs. He was speaking at Delhi Defence Dialogue organized on the theme Adaptive Defence: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Modern Warfare at Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses.

An Australian-led international research has found that frailty increases a person's risk of developing dementia. The study, which was published Tuesday, November 12, by the University of Queensland, analyzed data collected between 1997 and 2024 from 29,849 people aged 60 and over in the United States and Britain. Of those, 3,154 developed dementia, reports Xinhua news agency.

The Air India Group on Tuesday, November 12, completed the operational integration and legal merger between Air India and Vistara, creating a full-service carrier of scale and marking a significant milestone in the post-privatization transformation journey. Post-merger, Air India Group will operate a combined fleet of 300 aircraft, covering 55 domestic and 48 international destinations, with 312 routes and 8,300 flights per week. The collective staff strength stands at over 30,000 now.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has announced Mike Waltz, a Congressman from Florida, who is also the co-chair of the India Caucus, as his new National Security Adviser. The development, which took place Monday, November 11, is significant for India. Waltz, 50, is a retired Army colonel who served as a Green Beret, an elite special forces unit of the U.S. Army.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has entrusted one of his loyal supporters, Lee Zeldin, with the task of remaking the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) to align it with his campaign promise of dismantling its onerous regulations. As EPA's administrator a cabinet-level job he will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses, Trump said on social media platform Truth Social.

The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), kicked off in Azerbaijan's capital city of Baku on Monday, November 11. This year's climate conference is aimed at seeking a new climate change funding goal to replace the existing collective target of mobilizing and providing $100 billion annually by developed countries in support of developing countries.

Artificial intelligence(AI) will cost humans jobs across society but Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal thinks Chartered Accountants jobs will be safe. Or at least safer. Their jobs may not be as impacted by the advent of AI in comparison to other sectors, but those CAs who are empowered with AI knowledge will be the ones who would replace their counterparts who are not AI-empowered, Agarwal said.

By Mayank Chhaya- As America gets ready for a new administration studded with aggressive climate change deniers, the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change or COP29 has heard its incoming president Mukhtar Babayev lay out a profoundly worrisome threat of rising global temperature. Babayev []

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has strong relationships with Big Tech CEOs like Elon Musk and has talked about positive relationships with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Meta co-founder Mark Zuckerberg. Other support from Silicon Valley comes from the disdain for Lina Khan, Bidens strong anti-trust FTC chair who has been very hard on Big Tech, according to a report by Counterpoint Research.

Each year BAPS Swaminarayan temple celebrates Diwali by offering thousands of varieties of home-cooked food to God, goddesses, and the gurus they worship. The offering is called Annakut. Annakut, which means a mountain of food, is traditionally offered to God to celebrate the beginning of the Hindu New Year. However, this year, it was a little different. BAPS offered not just Hindu meals as part of the Annakut, but also included Mexican cuisine. We started this exercise three years back when our

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) on Monday, November 11, said that the return of Donald Trump as the next U.S. President will bolster India's textile and apparel trade with its largest international market. In 2023, the U.S. accounted for approximately 27% of Indias total textile and apparel exports, underscoring its crucial role in the industrys global reach.

Indian President Droupadi Murmu on Monday, November 11, administered the oath of office to Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in a swearing-in ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital. Justice Khanna took oath as the 51st CJI and will have around six months in office.