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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.

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.

A powerful earthquake in Tibet has killed at least 16 people and injured 32 others, with more than 300 houses collapsing as rescue teams work to assist residents in the affected areas.

Newcomer Naman Dhir smashed an unbeaten 42 off just 15 balls to guide India to a thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first T20I in Christchurch on Thursday, October 22, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Vice President JD Vance made a case for Vivek Ramaswamys leadership in Ohio by focusing on the economic concerns of working families, including high property taxes, access to home ownership and the need to bring manufacturing jobs back to the state.

The singularity, the point where artificial intelligence speeds up scientific and technological progress faster than what humans can comprehend or keep up with, is here, according Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark.

Veteran actor Ajinkya Deo, who plays the revered sage Guru Vishwamitra in director Nitesh Tiwaris upcoming two-part epic Ramayana, says the film aims to bring Indian mythology to a global audience through large-scale production, advanced technology and a worldwide theatrical release.

A long-awaited trade deal between India and the United States could be nearing completion, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio arriving in India on Tuesday, October 20, for talks on economic ties, energy cooperation and regional security.

A woman undergoing treatment for advanced breast cancer in Arizona has become one of the cases cited by 63 members of Congress seeking urgent action from the Trump administration over healthcare losses among legally present immigrants.

Anthropic plans to expand its funding for public-benefit initiatives as its business grows, committing 5 percent of its shares to a new fund that could receive additional equity as the company's valuation increases.

indica News Bureau- A stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, India, killed at least 19 people and injured 25 others on Saturday, Oct. 17, officials said. The incident occurred at the Chorbagan Sarbojonin community Durga Puja pandal on Muktarambabu Street in north Kolkata, where large crowds had gathered for the Hindu festival. Prime []

The tightening of U.S. visa and H-1B rules in 2026 have reignited the debate on brain drain, but the clampdown may paradoxically create a brain gain for India if it can harness returning talent with competitive opportunities and salaries. The challenge lies in whether India can absorb this influx while the U.S. itself faces questions about filling the void left by dissuaded foreign professionals.

Criminal proceedings against Indian-origin Anila Baby, who faces two counts of first-degree murder, have been suspended by the Superior Court of Santa Clara County in California pending an evaluation of her mental competency to stand trial.

iNDICA NEWS BUREAU- Bharti Enterprises Founder and Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal believes the next phase of Indias economic growth will be shaped by entrepreneurs who can identify technological shifts early and turn them into business opportunities, including through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking with Kevin Sneader, President of Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) at Goldman []

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is seeking to reverse President Donald Trump's decision to allow Russian diesel transactions, proposing legislation that would block government investments in Russian energy and invalidate licenses permitting such deals.

Six Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. have called for an investigation into alleged surveillance of protesters by Indian diplomatic missions in American cities and urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to raise concerns over India's handling of student protests during his upcoming visit to the country.

Tesla has demonstrated a version of its long-delayed Roadster electric sports car performing an upside-down drive and brief airborne maneuvers, using technology developed with SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket company.

The global economy could fall short of providing jobs for nearly 800 million people over the next 10 to 15 years, as a growing young population enters the workforce faster than employment opportunities can be created, World Bank President Ajay Banga has warned.

An eighth-grade Indian-origin student from Connecticut has developed a science-based solution to fight ocean acidification, earning her the top prize in the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge and a cash award of $25,000.

American singer Mary Millben has alleged that U.S.-based donors are funding India's newly formed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), raising claims of foreign interference in the protests against the country's election authorities.

By Raju Korti- The Nobel laureate who promised to shepherd Bangladesh towards democratic renewal leaves behind a deeply contested legacy of political violence, minority insecurity and institutional uncertainty. His reception in the United States raises uncomfortable questions about Washingtons priorities, its role during the upheaval and the limits of international legitimacy. Muhammad Yunus occupies an []

Indian-American lawmaker Ranjeev Puri could make history as the first Indian-American Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives if Democrats win control of the chamber in the November 3 elections.

President Donald Trump has left open the possibility of meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his upcoming Asia trip, which includes stops in the Philippines and China next month.

India and the United States are looking to deepen military cooperation across the Indo-Pacific, with U.S. Pacific Command chief Admiral Samuel Paparo meeting senior Indian defense officials during his visit to India.