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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said India has a civilizational role in helping the world recognize unity amid diversity, urging Bharatiyas to communicate that message through their conduct rather than through preaching.

Melanoma, a type of skin cancer, is one of the most aggressive forms of cancer and the principal cause of death related to skin disease. According to an article published in JAMA Dermatology in 2022, globally, 325,000 new melanoma cases and 57,000 deaths occurred in 2020 due to melanoma. Even if the rates remain stable, the global burden from melanoma is estimated to increase to 510,000 new cases and 96,000 deaths by 2040. According to the National Cancer Institute Surveillance, Epidemiology, an

A tribute on the 42nd anniversary of the Centre for Development of Telematics Today, a telephone fits into every pocket. A farmer can check prices before taking produce to market. A worker can send money home in seconds. A small business can find customers across the country. Students can attend classes from distant villages, families separated by migration can see one another, and millions earn their livelihoods through industries built around connectivity.

The Sonia Gandhi memoir Belonging controversy is intriguing precisely because the facts are still misty. Reports say Penguin Random House India wanted changes to references to Narendra Modi, the RSS and Chinese intrusions, while the publisher itself says that editorial discussions are normal and that it remained willing and keen to publish. When a memoir becomes a political document, the battle is no longer merely over words. It is over who gets to tell the story, who gets to edit it and, ultima

India's next Union Budget is already taking shape, with the Modi government beginning the process of deciding how much ministries can spend and where resources will be directed in the financial year 2027-28.

For Indian playback singer Sonu Nigam, returning to North America is not just another stop on a concert calendar. The playback singer is heading back to the U.S. and Canada for his third tour of the region, this time as part of a musical journey marking 30 years in the industry.

The Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) USA has expanded its network with the formal launch of its Connecticut Chapter, bringing together leaders and community members as the organization seeks to strengthen its presence in the state.

The arrest of an Indian man accused of killing Indian-origin woman Nikitha Godishala in Maryland has given her family hope of finding answers, but her parents say they will continue seeking clarity over what happened to their daughter and how the investigation was handled.

In the unforgiving crucible of subcontinental Test cricket, matches are never merely won, they are survived through grueling battles of tactical discipline and sheer human endurance. Across a quarter of a century and ten bilateral series from 2001 to 2026, the rivalry between India and Sri Lanka has evolved from a battle of classical mystery spin into a high-stakes arena under the World Test Championship.

Minor League Cricket (MiLC) will begin its 2026 season in September, with 62 matches scheduled across eight venues in the U.S. as the league continues to expand its domestic cricket footprint.

The second annual Open Atlas Summit brought together foreign-born founders, technology engineers, early-stage investors and immigration policymakers Aug. 21-22 at the India Community Centre in Milpitas, California, with a focus on helping high-skilled immigrants navigate careers, entrepreneurship and the U.S. immigration system.

President Donald Trump has invited Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon and his International Space Station crewmates to the Oval Office after their return to Earth, praising the astronauts for their courage and service to the United States.

The U.S. is moving closer to a possible change that could leave H-1B workers with little or no time to remain in the country after losing their jobs, as the Trump administration has completed its review of a proposal to end the current 60-day grace period.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has backed stronger ties between India and the U.S. while expressing confidence in the country's younger generation during a meeting with Indian American business and technology leaders in New York.

Women who experience menopause at a younger age may be more likely to develop faster cognitive decline and Alzheimer disease (AD) later in life, according to a new study that also found links between earlier menopause and changes in brain structure.

The search for people missing after devastating flash floods in Nepal has widened as families in the U.S. and India wait for news of relatives who had traveled to the Himalayan country for the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage.

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 469 on Friday, August 28, with nearly 1,000 people still reported missing as rescue teams continue operations across several affected districts.

Karoline Leavitt has left her position as White House press secretary after more than 19 months as President Donald Trumps main public spokesperson, leaving one of the administrations most visible communications posts vacant.

Indian-American voters are heading into the 2026 U.S. midterm elections with high interest in voting and a strong preference for Democratic candidates, according to a new national survey.

The heartbreaking death and destruction in Nepal and China due to a gigantic lethal flood is also a story of how 4.5 billion years after it formed Earth still makes and breaks itself.

Sri Lanka turned a near-certain defeat into a memorable draw on Thursday, August 27, holding off India for 154 overs at the Sinhalese Sports Club as Sonal Dinusha finished unbeaten on 133.

The risk of sudden cardiac death can remain elevated for decades after people quit smoking, with heavier and longer smoking exposure linked to a greater risk, according to long-term findings from the Copenhagen City Heart Study.

The scale of Nepals deadly Bhote Koshi floods continued to grow on Thursday, August 27, with the death toll reaching 270, though some reports put it over 300, and more than 800 people still out of contact as rescue teams searched several downstream districts.

Meta will pay nearly $18 billion over 10 years under an agreement with 52 U.S. Attorneys General that will introduce new limits on how teenagers use Instagram and Facebook.

The family of an Indian student who died by suicide in the U.S. is trying to bring his remains home as they seek financial help for repatriation and funeral expenses.

At least 175 bodies have been recovered and 476 people from 28 countries have been reported missing after massive flash floods hit Nepal on Wednesday, August 26, while rescue teams continue to search affected areas and evacuate stranded people.

President Donald Trump has said he would back legislation to prohibit Sharia law in the United States, arguing that the country should have a single legal system.

People with cardiovascular disease may face a higher long-term risk of developing and dying from cancer, with men appearing to face a greater risk than women, according to a new study.

India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is likely to travel to the U.S. in late September for the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting, with the proposed visit coming as India and the U.S. work to narrow differences in their ongoing trade negotiations.

India moved within four wickets of victory after a strong bowling effort put Sri Lanka under pressure on Day 4 of the second Test, but rain brought an early end to play with the hosts holding a narrow lead.

Dr. K. Srikar Reddy concluded a three-year tenure as Indias consul general in San Francisco this month, leaving behind a larger consulate, expanded outreach to the Indian American community and an emphasis on technology, trade and other areas of India-U.S. cooperation.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has voiced opposition to an upcoming event featuring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, who has arrived in the U.S. for the August 29 gathering at Madison Square Garden, while saying the city may not have the authority to stop a private event.

Indian professionals and other foreign workers could face further changes to the U.S. H-1B visa system as the Trump administration moves ahead with a broader review of rules governing high-skilled immigration.

Dolly Parton, the country music superstar whose songs, voice and larger-than-life personality made her one of the most influential figures in American music, has died on August 25 at the age of 80.

Satish Kumar Sivan assumed office Tuesday as the new consul general of India in San Francisco, succeeding Dr. K. Srikar Reddy, who has taken up a new assignment as Indias ambassador to Qatar.

A structured eating plan that combines a lacto-vegetarian diet with a 14-hour overnight fast may offer a practical way to improve blood sugar control in women with Type 2 diabetes, a new study has found.

A proposed fee of more than $100,000 for certain H-1B visa petitions could make it harder for U.S. companies to hire skilled foreign workers and weaken the countrys ability to compete for global talent, an Indian American policy group has warned.

The changing immigration landscape in the U.S. is beginning to show up in college admissions, with applications from Indian students falling 15 percent for the 2025-26 academic year, even as overall undergraduate applications continued to grow.

Hiring a foreign professional on an H-1B visa could become far more expensive for U.S. companies under a Trump administration proposal that would require employers to pay an additional $103,265 for each cap-subject petition.

President Donald Trump has warned public schools that they could face serious consequences if they allow students to undergo gender-related changes without their parents' knowledge, as his administration steps up its campaign to expand parental control over education.

Social media influencers who promote political messages on behalf of foreign interests could face new disclosure requirements under bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. Congress.

A 56-year-old Indian-origin shop owner from Gujarat was shot and killed during an armed robbery at his store in Jackson, Tennessee, police said.

A 19-year-old Indian-origin student at the University of California, Santa Cruz, died after the car she was traveling in plunged off a cliff and into the ocean near the city's Steamer Lane surf break.

A 28-year-old man from India was shot and killed while delivering a pizza in New York City, with police investigating the incident as a suspected robbery attempt.

The annual conference of the IIT Madras Alumni Association North America brought together technology executives, entrepreneurs, investors and academics to examine how businesses and workers can capture value from the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence.

By Justice Markandey Katju (Justice Markandey Katju is a former Judge, Supreme Court of India, and former Chairman of the Press Council of India. The views expressed are his own.) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort in Delhi on August 15, 2026, said that in 2047 India []

By Archan Mehta- Some Test debuts are about timing. Saransh Jains was about endurance. At 33, the Madhya Pradesh all-rounder walked into Indias Test side at Colombos Sinhalese Sports Club on August 23, 2026, after more than a decade of domestic cricket, setbacks and steady reinvention. Ravindra Jadeja handed him Test Cap No. 320, making []

A group of 22 former international cricket captains has renewed its appeal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, asking authorities to ensure proper medical treatment for former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan while he remains in prison.

Three years after the killing of Indian designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, gangster Satinderjeet Singh, alias Goldy Brar, has allegedly claimed that he and members of his gang were involved in the killing, according to purported audio recordings released on social media.

The proposed U.S.-India trade agreement is almost finalized in principle, with Washington and New Delhi now working to resolve remaining legal and technical language, U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Sunday.