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The IIT2026 Global Conference took place at the Long Beach Convention Center from April 22 to 25, 2026, bringing together approximately 1,500 attendees and over 100 exhibitors in a landmark celebration of 75 years of excellence of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

Federal immigration authorities have taken an Indian-origin truck driver into custody weeks after his release from a county jail in Oregon, in connection with a deadly crash that killed a newly married couple in 2025.

At the IIT2026 Global Conference held at the Long Beach Convention Center, a compelling breakout session during the Global Connect lunch track brought a shift in perspectivefrom software-driven innovation to the physical foundations of intelligence.

Award-winning Indian actor Vikrant Massey will headline the CRY America Gala 2026 series, joining philanthropists and community leaders in five U.S. cities to advocate for child rights and expanded access to education. His appearances include a major stop in the San Francisco Bay Area on May 2, underscoring the campaigns focus on addressing inequality and protecting vulnerable children.

In a major step toward restoring stolen cultural heritage, the United States has returned 657 antiquities worth nearly USD 14 million to India following years of investigations into international trafficking networks.

A violent attack at a public park in San Antonio has led to the arrest of a 24-year-old Indian national, after a woman and her three-year-old daughter were seriously injured earlier this month, according to U.S. authorities.

Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled off one of the most thrilling chases of the IPL 2026 season, hunting down a massive 244 to defeat Mumbai Indians by six wickets at Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, April 29.

As the blockbuster clash of titanic egos unfolds in Elon Musks lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI at the federal courthouse in Oakland, California, it was tempting to turn to ChatGPT and provoke it into a response.

For a decade, the Unicorn was the undisputed king of the Indian business narrative. But according to a landmark White Paper released by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the crown is being polished with a new set of metrics: sustainability, resilience, and value-driven growth.

In a landmark push to sprint toward a global sports economy, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced Tuesday, April 28, a sweeping three-year fee waiver for all intellectual property (IP) registrations including patents, trademarks, and designs within the sports sector.

The Eye Foundation of America (EFA) raised $900,000 at its annual charity gala held Saturday, April 18, at The Imperia, bringing together philanthropists, medical professionals, and business leaders to support efforts to eliminate preventable childhood blindness.

indica News Bureau- India has condemned the escalating maritime conflict in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, April 28, describing military strikes on merchant vessels as deplorable and a direct threat to global economic stability. Addressing the UN Security Council, Deputy Permanent Representative Yojna Patel called for the immediate restoration of free navigation in the []

By Ritu Jha- The inaugural Stanford Indo-Pak Dosti Conference 2026 brought together diplomats, business leaders, policymakers and students at Stanford University to explore pathways toward improved relations between India and Pakistan, emphasizing dialogue, shared values and cross-border collaboration. Held March 31 to April 1, the two-day summit was organized by the student-led Stanford Indo-Pak Dosti []

By Dr. Omar Khokhar- Walk down any pharmacy aisle and youll see shelves lined with probiotics promising better digestion, stronger immunity, and a happier gut. Add in kombucha, kefir, kimchi, and yogurt, and suddenly it feels like your microbiome has become a full-time job. Patients ask me all the time: Should I be taking a []

The groundbreaking ceremony for a $15 billion Google-backed artificial intelligence data center project took place in southern India on Tuesday, April 28, marking one of the countrys largest technology investments.

The role of the wicketkeeper in the Indian Premier League has continued to evolve through the 2026 season, with the position now demanding as much impact with the bat as precision behind the stumps. This shift is evident in the contrasting profiles of this years performers, ranging from specialist glovemen to top-order run machines who keep wicket as an additional skill.

Many people asked me why I have not written about the ongoing elections in the states of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam, and in the union territory of Pondicherry.

Prominent entrepreneur Sridhar Vembu has called on Indians living in the United States to consider returning home, saying their skills and experience are needed to help build Indias future.

A shooting inside a convenience store in Bossier City, Louisiana, has left a 30-year-old Indian-origin woman critically injured, with her husband now under arrest in connection with the incident.

Microsoft and OpenAI are reshaping their long-standing partnership, loosening earlier restrictions and opening the door for broader expansion in the fast-growing artificial intelligence market.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered a crushing all-round performance to outplay Delhi Capitals by nine wickets in match 39 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, April 27.

The United States and India are continuing to build a robust defense partnership rooted in shared democratic values and mutual interests in maintaining regional stability, an official news release from the U.S. Embassy in India said on Monday, April 27.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Indias largest drugmaker is making a major global push with a multi-billion-dollar acquisition of an American company that will expand its reach across key therapeutic areas and markets.

Feeling lonely may do more than affect a persons mood. New research suggests it could also increase the risk of developing heart valve disease.

President Donald Trump said on Sunday, April 26, that the suspect behind the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner was a radicalised and sick individual, while praising the swift response of the United States Secret Service.

A major public corruption case tied to affordable housing in Hawaii has led to prison sentences for three men, including one of Indian-origin, involved in a long-running bribery scheme that diverted millions of dollars meant for community development.

Kolkata Knight Riders held their nerve in a tense finish to edge past Lucknow Super Giants in a Super Over thriller in the Indian Premier League 2026 at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium on Sunday, April 26, climbing off the bottom of the points table with a dramatic win.

Gujarat Titans delivered a composed and clinical run chase to defeat Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday, April 26, reaching the 159-run target with 20 balls remaining.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a major milestone in Indian higher education by meeting a high-level delegation from the governing body of Shri Ram College of Commerce on April 25, as the institution celebrates its 100th year.

indica News Bureau- Renowned Indian photojournalist Raghu Rai passed away on April 26, marking a significant loss for the world of visual storytelling. He was 83. The demise of the legendary photographer was confirmed through a tribute post on his official Instagram account, which featured a poignant black-and-white portrait reflecting the aesthetic he mastered over []

The Shri Ram College of Commerce in New Delhi has expanded its global alumni footprint with the launch of its first Silicon Valley chapter, marked by an inaugural meet-and-greet April 18 in Los Altos, California.

President Donald Trump and several senior U.S. officials were evacuated from the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, D.C., Saturday, April 25 evening, after multiple gunshots were reported near the ballroom area of the Washington Hilton.

The spirit of Bihar resonated across the San Francisco Bay Area as the Bihar Foundation of USA West Coast Chapter marked Bihar Diwas 2026 with a celebration dedicated to Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, who was born in the Indian state.

Late-night snacking combined with high stress levels may be doing more harm to the gut than previously understood, according to new research that highlights how eating patterns can influence digestive health.

Atlanta is emerging as a key link in Indias push to deepen economic ties with the United States, with business leaders and officials pointing to the regions logistics network and growing investment flows as major advantages.

Indias top military leadership is stepping up engagement with key global partners, with Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan holding a series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening security cooperation and strategic alignment.

This morning, I am thinking of three Iranian women. I never met them.

President Donald Trump is standing by FBI Director Kash Patel despite mounting criticism, with the White House pointing to declining crime rates as proof that his law enforcement team is delivering results.

A Pakistan-born man convicted of sexually abusing a minor is now facing the loss of his U.S. citizenship after federal authorities alleged he hid his crimes to secure naturalization.

A dropped catch early in the chase turned the game on its head as Virat Kohli made the Gujarat Titans pay, helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring IPL 2026 clash in Bengaluru on Friday, April 24.

In a major political development, lawmaker Raghav Chadha on Friday, April 24, announced that a large section of Aam Aadmi Party MPs in the Rajya Sabha is breaking away to join the Bharatiya Janata Party, significantly weakening the former's presence in the Upper House.

A new study is raising concerns about a possible link between healthy eating habits and lung cancer risk among younger non-smokers in the United States.

Negotiations between India and the United States on an interim trade deal have gathered pace, with both sides reporting progress across several key areas during the latest round of talks in Washington.

The 2-week ceasefire between the USA and Iran ended on April 22, but President Trump has extended it (though declaring that the U.S. blockade of Iran will continue).

Indias technology industry body NASSCOM has named Srikanth Velamakanni as its new Chairperson, marking a leadership change at a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping the sector.

India issued a sharp response on Thursday, April 23, after Donald Trump shared a controversial social media post on immigration, calling the remarks offensive and out of touch with the reality of ties between the two countries.

A dominant all-round display powered Chennai Super Kings to a crushing 103-run win over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, April 23, as a century from Sanju Samson and a four-wicket spell by Akeal Hosein proved too much for the hosts in match 33 of IPL 2026.

The future of artificial intelligence will be defined as much by human judgment as by machine capability, according to organizers of TiEcon 2026, who say this years conference will emphasize the role of people in shaping how technology is built, deployed and governed.

Trade negotiations between India and the United States continue to face hurdles, with Washington flagging long-standing concerns over market access, especially in the agricultural sector.

Microsoft has named Dan Shapero as the new chief executive of LinkedIn, taking over from Ryan Roslansky, who has led the company since 2020.