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Growing competition in outer space provides India with a unique opportunity to shape a narrative in which collaboration, rather than confrontation, drives space exploration. Recognized as a trustworthy and cost-effective spacefaring nation, India is now well placed to transform its technological advances into enduring international partnerships that contribute to scientific progress, economic growth, and sustainable development.

Global automation company Emerson has appointed Indian American technology executive Rudy Sengupta as its Senior Vice President, Chief Technology and AI Officer, as the U.S.-based company expands its focus on artificial intelligence across its industrial software and automation businesses.

The Aug. 4 primary elections produced mixed results for Indian American candidates, with Democratic U.S. Reps. Pramila Jayapal of Washington and Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia securing renomination, while Democratic U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan lost his bid for a third term in Congress.

By Dr. Anupama Rambhatla- [Dr. Anupama Rambhatla is a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist and dedicated Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility specialist known for her compassionate, personalized approach to care. She works at HRC Fertility.] For nearly twenty years, I was told my periods were normal. As a fertility specialist, I knew there was something wrong. For as long []

Prashant Kishor scored the biggest political victory of his career on Monday, August 3, by winning the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar, ending the BJP's three-decade hold over the constituency and handing the ruling party an embarrassing setback ahead of the state's Assembly elections.

Massachusetts will officially observe August 15 as India Day this year after Governor Maura Healey issued a proclamation recognizing the contributions of the Indian-American community to the state and encouraging residents to mark the occasion.

Air India is expanding its services between Canada and India for the Winter 2026-27 season with a new non-stop Toronto-Mumbai route, upgraded aircraft, and more premium seating as it strengthens its presence in one of its key international markets.

Keeping weight off after dieting may be harder than many people realize, and the reason could lie in the brain rather than a lack of self-control, according to new research highlighted in an article published by The Conversation.

The Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial shipping as the United States steps up efforts to keep one of the world's busiest maritime routes operating despite tensions with Iran, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).

An armed man was arrested at President Donald Trump's golf club in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, Tuesday, August 4, just hours before the President was scheduled to attend a Republican National Committee fundraiser at the venue.

Air India flight operating from Phuket, Thailand, to Delhi, India experienced a sudden loss of altitude during cruise on Tuesday, leaving 17 people injured before the aircraft landed safely in the national capital.

India and the U.S. continued to push forward their economic partnership on Monday, August 3, as India's Ambassador to the U.S., Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met UPS Chief Executive Officer Carol Tome to discuss trade, supply chains, logistics, and the company's growing presence in India.

An Indian-origin man and a couple of South Asians are among 25 naturalized U.S. citizens facing proceedings to revoke their citizenship in what the Justice Department has described as the largest coordinated denaturalization effort in its history.

U.S. cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been banned from all forms of cricket for eight years after an International Cricket Council (ICC) Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of attempting to fix matches during the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament, an official news release stated on August 3.

Conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran have raised fresh uncertainty over the future of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil shipping routes, even as President Donald Trump claimed Iran was ready to move quickly on reopening the strategic waterway.

President Donald Trump's latest tariff policy is facing another major legal challenge after a coalition of 25 states filed a lawsuit seeking to block the sweeping import duties and have them declared unlawful.

After more than two decades as a neurosurgeon at the University of California, San Francisco, Dr. Sandeep Kunwar says the biggest obstacle in treating diseases of the brain has not been the lack of promising drugs, but the inability to deliver them where they are needed.

The San Francisco Unicorns walked off the field at Providence Stadium disappointed, but certainly not diminished. A heartbreaking six-run defeat to the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the 2026 Global Super League final denied the American franchise its first international title. Yet, the bigger picture tells a far more compelling story. In a season where the Unicorns finished as table-toppers in Major League Cricket, reached the playoffs, and then advanced all the way to the Global Super League final

An Indian-origin man was arrested after allegedly driving at speeds of up to 125 mph while weaving through traffic on Interstate 95 in Florida on Friday evening, July 31, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

Anthropic will soon allow organizations in India to process requests to its AI assistant Claude entirely within the country, a move aimed at helping businesses and government agencies meet data residency and regulatory requirements.

It is ironic that the most accurate description of socialism I received came from a former socialist on his deathbedmy father. A firebrand Marxist in his youth, he grew in stature as a hard-left trade unionist before quitting everything just before I was born. He spent the rest of his life opening his own eyes to the calamity that he had wasted his formative years championing.

Doctors should make smoking cessation a routine part of cancer treatment, according to new guidance that said helping patients quit smoking can improve survival, reduce treatment-related complications, and lead to better overall outcomes.

Earth's temperature may now be rising faster than at any point since modern weather records began, according to a new study that found a clear acceleration in global warming over the past decade.

Indian-origin scholar Shobita Parthasarathy has been elected president-elect of the Society for Social Studies of Science (4S), an international nonprofit organization that brings together researchers studying the relationship between science, technology and society.

President Donald Trump said the United States will begin negotiations with Iran on Monday afternoon, August 3, after deciding to pause a planned military strike, saying several Middle Eastern countries had urged Washington to give diplomacy a chance.

Some players make noise. Ajinkya Rahane made history in silence. When Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket, Indian cricket did not just bid farewell to a batter. It saluted one of its most selfless servants. Fifteen years, 8,414 international runs, 15 centuries, countless catches, and one of the greatest overseas captaincy triumphs later, Cap 278 signed off without fanfare, just as he had played the game. In an era dominated by larger-than-life personalities, Rahane

A person's genes may influence how much poor sleep affects their brain, according to new research that could help shape more personalized strategies to prevent Alzheimer's disease in the future.

More than 1,200 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States this year, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday, July 31, as India reiterated its policy of accepting verified citizens who are found to be living abroad without legal status.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, July 31, urged people to respond with compassion rather than punishment after a group of young protesters used abusive language against him and his late mother during a recent demonstration at Jantar Mantar.

The Trump administration is pushing for one of the biggest defense budgets in U.S. history while signaling that military pressure on Iran will continue, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump outlining their national security priorities during the first live televised Cabinet meeting ever held at Camp David on July 31.

Dozens of mourners gathered in New York on Friday, July 31, to bid farewell to Indian-origin U.S. Army Sergeant Angel Rampersad, who was killed in an Iranian missile strike while serving in the Iran war.

I am glad to hear that Taslima Nasrin has finally been able to return to Kolkata, after a 19 years interval. Taslima was a medical doctor in Bangladesh, who also became a writer. I am her admirer as she is a brave woman, who all her life has fought against bigotry and injustice. Though born a Muslim in Bangladesh, she wrote against atrocities on the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh, particularly after demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992, in her novel 'Lajja' ( Shame ). For this she rece

Nearly 500 Indian American leaders from across politics, business, medicine, the military and community organizations came together in Washington, D.C., to celebrate America's upcoming 250th anniversary and recognize the community's growing contributions to the country.

An Indian American Army surgeon has helped develop a minimally invasive technique to remove certain brain tumors through the nose, eliminating the need to open the skull in eligible cases and allowing patients to recover more quickly.

iNDICA NEWS BUREAU- The Trump administration is weighing a proposal that could require international students to pay a $100,000 fee if they want to work in the U.S. after graduating from an American university, a move that could significantly raise the cost of staying in the country for post-study employment. According to a report by []

Following weeks of nationwide student protests over the alleged National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, or NEET (UG), paper leak, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the formation of a six-member high-powered task force aimed at overhauling India's public examination system and restoring confidence in the National Testing Agency.

A joint U.S.-India research project aimed at improving soybean breeding with artificial intelligence (AI), smart sensors, and next-generation wireless technologies has received more than $528,137 in funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).

The Trump administration has taken another step to strengthen the U.S. supply of critical minerals by authorizing new export restrictions on recoverable materials considered essential for national defense and key industries.

Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has taken another major step in his rapid rise after being named East Zone vice-captain for Duleep Trophy, while India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan will lead the side.

From darkness to lightor so I thought when I learned I would be moving from the shadowy world of coal mines, as Coal Secretary, to the seemingly promising field of school education, as Secretary, School Education and Literacy in 2016. However, I soon discovered a striking reversal. While mining in the coal sector took place underground, with mafias operating openly above ground, the 'minefield' of school education had its mafias hidden below the surface, all masked and masquerading as 'noble gia

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has appointed Indian-origin Harsha Gangadharbatla as the interim dean of the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media following the departure of Dean Raul Reis.

Google has partnered with the Retailers Association of India (RAI) to help small and medium retailers across the country expand their digital presence and adopt technology that can support business growth.

India's Neeraj Chopra said difficult weather conditions made the men's javelin throw qualification at the Commonwealth Games 2026 far more challenging than expected, but the Olympic champion was pleased to reach the final and is now looking forward to what he believes will be a high-quality battle for medals on July 31.

Look beyond the cold, unfeeling math of the ICC World Test Championship table for a moment. Yes, West Indies sit near the basement at 8th place with a modest 22.73% points percentage, well behind pace-setters Australia (87.50%) and South Africa (75.00%). But numbers capture position, never momentum.

The U.S. military said it carried out a large-scale operation against Iranian military targets after accusing Tehran of attempting to strike American forces in West Asia with ballistic missiles.

Hadi Matar, the man who seriously injured author Salman Rushdie in a 2022 knife attack, has been found guilty on federal terrorism charges for carrying out the assault in support of Iran's decades-old fatwa against the novelist.

Major League Cricket wrapped up its fourth season, which ran from June 18 through July 18, with a record crowd at the Oakland Coliseum. But the league's push to establish cricket as a mainstream American sport is only beginning.

The world, or at any rate some parts of it, are witnessing the rise of mind-boggling computing power needed to fuel artificial intelligence. A remarkable story in The New York Times says, From the American Midwest to the Persian Gulf, hundreds of major data centers now under construction will be turned on in the coming years. They are set to deliver an avalanche of computing power to develop and run A.I. that has no equal in the history of the technology industry, with breakthroughs that once fe

Sleeping for much longer than the recommended amount may be linked to early biological signs of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new analysis that found higher levels of a key dementia-related blood marker in people who regularly slept more than 8.5 hours a night.

Meta and BlackRock are joining forces to develop one of the largest artificial intelligence (AI) data center projects in the U.S., with a new campus in El Paso, Texas, backed by about USD 14 billion in development costs.