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WASHINGTON DC: US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine could be reached soon, describing the prospective deal as a big, beautiful agreement that may extend beyond the two warring nations and involve the whole of Europe. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump praised First Lady []

Ritu Maheshwari India Post News Service FREMONT, CA: The Festival of Globe (FOG) celebrated Diwali on October 24, 2026, at Washington High School, Fremont, CA, bringing together thousands of families and community members for a vibrant celebration of Indian heritage. The events biggest attraction was a spectacular Ramayana-themed drone show that drew over 25,000 people []

Around 600 women participate in sacred Vrat Katha and puja as Vedic Dharma Samaj continues over four decades of spiritual and community service Dr Abhilash Maroju FREMONT, CALIFORNIA: Vedic Dharma Samaj Fremont Hindu Temple celebrated Karwa Chauth 2026 with extraordinary enthusiasm, devotion, and community participation, welcoming approximately 600 women for a spiritually uplifting observance of []

Pandit Bharani, Head Priest, Shivalaya Temple of Greater Boston Deepavali, popularly known as Diwali, is one of the most sacred and joyous Hindu festivals celebrated throughout the world. The word Deepavali comes from two Sanskrit words, Deepa, meaning lamp, and Avali, meaning a row of lights. Beyond the beauty of glowing lamps, colorful Rangoli, delicious []

By Dr Abhilash Maroju Michigan | November 3, 2026:There are moments in public life when a difficult decision brings not applause, but criticism from colleagues, political allies, and longtime supporters. Representative Haley Stevens is facing such a moment. Americans4Hindus (A4H) recognizes Representative Stevenss decision to cross party lines and endorse Mike Rogers for the United []

By Dr Abhilash Maroju New York | November 3, 2026:Americans4Hindus (A4H) proudly announces its endorsement of Congressman Mike Lawler for re-election to the United States House of Representatives, representing New Yorks 17th Congressional District. As Congressman Lawler seeks a third term in Congress, Americans4Hindus recognizes his leadership, commitment to public service, and continued engagement with []

By Dr Abhilash Maroju Sunnyvale, California | November 1, 2026 Dr. Romesh K. Japra, Founder and Chairman of Americans4Hindus and Festival of Globe, was honored with a Certificate of Honor by the Haryanvi Bayarea Association (HBA) during its Haryana Day & Diwali Celebration held at Shubham Halls in Sunnyvale. The recognition celebrates Dr. Japras more []

CALIFORNIA: Following a stunning electoral setback for Republicans in the US midterm elections, prominent Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has predicted a sweeping Democratic resurgence, drawing parallels with the historic 2008 electoral wave. In a conversation with prominent Indian-American community leader and former Joe Biden administration adviser Ajay Jain Bhoturia regarding the nationwide electoral outcome, Congressman []

NEW DELHI: Indian aviation could emerge as a major beneficiary of any de-escalation in the West Asia conflict, with changing geopolitical dynamics following the US midterm elections potentially improving the industrys operating environment, according to a report by Jefferies. The report said a possible shift in geopolitical conditions after the US midterm elections could revive []

LOS ANGELES: In a historic electoral milestone, Indian-origin City Councilwoman Nithya Raman is projected to win the Los Angeles mayoral race, maintaining a decisive upward trajectory against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass as fresh figures were published on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles Times. As vote counting progressed through Wednesday, Raman, 45, pulled ahead []

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With millions of Malayalis living and working abroad, the decision of the V.D. Satheesan government to scrap the Loka Kerala Sabha and replace it with a new mechanism has come into focus, with the Chief Minister on Thursday defending the move while acknowledging the financial strain on the states expatriate welfare system. Replying to []

NEW DELHI: On the 42nd death anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to her at Shakti Sthal in the national capital on Saturday. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi also paid homage to the former Prime Minister. []

Sunday cleaning is all fine until you open the bedroom wardrobe. Theres a pile of bedsheets on one shelf, winter blankets taking up another, and somewhere behind all that is the shirt youve been looking for since morning. You pull one thing out and three more come along with it. Now the bed is covered []

NEW YORK, NY: More than 400 supporters of The Desai Foundation came together for the 13th annual Diwali on the Hudson on October 22 at HK Hall in New York City. One of the citys longest-standing Diwali celebrations, the annual event is open to everyone and raises critical funds for women and children in rural []

Ajay Ghosh CINCINNATI, OHIO: The Indo-American Press Clubs (IAPC) 11th Annual International Media Conference (IMC 2026), held from October 16 to 18, 2026 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Cincinnati Sharonville, OH, concluded with a resounding call to strengthen ethnic media, defend journalistic integrity, and enhance global collaboration among media professionals. Bringing together journalists, public []

The fourth annual celebration brought Indian dance, music and culture to EPCOT, Magic Kingdom Park and Disneys Animal Kingdom Theme Park LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.: More than 500 dancers from around the world came together at Walt Disney World Resort for the fourth annual Diwali Dance Fest, a three-day celebration of South Asian culture, music []

Indo American Cultural society and Yash Entertainment presents historic houseful show. In a resounding testament to the love for Indian music and culture, the much-anticipated live concert of Aishwarya Majmudar was declared SOLD OUT with a capacity crowd packing the venue. The Evening was not just a musical concert but a grand cultural celebration. On []

Americans4Hindus Presents Breathtaking Lord Hanuman-Themed Aerial Spectacle as Festival Welcomes an Estimated 25,000 Attendees FREMONT, CALIFORNIA | October 24, 2026 Thespirit of Diwali illuminated Fremont as FOG Diwali Festival of Lights 2026, organized by Americans4Hindus (A4H), transformed Washington High School into a magnificent celebration of devotion, Indian cultural heritage, and community unity. The grand []

Dr. Romesh K. Japra Recognizes 16 Years of Public Service and Commitment to Southern Fremont FREMONT, CALIFORNIA October 2026 Americans4Hindus (A4H) proudly endorses Paul Sethy for re-election as Director of the Alameda County Water District (ACWD), Ward 3, representing Southern Fremont, in the November 3, 2026, election. A longtime Fremont resident, UC Berkeley graduate, and []

Dr. Janak Joshi and Dev Bhattacharya Lead Two Successful Political Engagements; Dr. Romesh K. Japra Applauds Colorado Chapters Leadership Americans4Hindus PAC (A4H PAC) Colorado Chapter recently marked two significant milestones in its political outreach efforts through a community meeting with U.S. Congressman Jason Crow and the presentation of an official endorsement to Phil Weiser, Democratic []

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NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 164 at 7 am on Monday, placing the national capital in the moderate category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), indicating a marginal improvement in air quality. As per the monitoring station data, 55 of the 60 air quality monitoring stations across the []

BRASILLA: Leaders from across Latin America and the world have congratulated Luiz Incio Lula da Silva on his victory over right-wing candidate Senator Flvio Bolsonaro in Brazils presidential election, with several highlighting the importance of democracy and pledging to strengthen bilateral ties with the South American nation. In a post on X, Mexican President Claudia []

Mayor Raj Salwan Recognizes the Temples Contributions to Hindu Heritage, Cultural Preservation, and Community Service Fremont, California October 22, 2026 In recognition of Hindu cultural heritage and its contributions to American society, the Fremont City Council presented an official proclamation to Vedic Dharma Samaj Fremont Hindu Temple, recognizing October as Hindu Heritage Month. Dr. Romesh []

Nationwide, Silicon Valley, and California Propositions Guides Help Voters Make Informed Electoral Decisions Fremont, California:Americans4Hindus (A4H) has released its A4H Voter Guide 2026, providing members and supporters with valuable election resources ahead of the November 3, 2026 General Election. As part of its commitment to political empowerment and civic engagement, A4H encourages eligible voters to []

WASHINGTON: A US federal jury has convicted three members of a transnational migrant-smuggling organisation that generated more than $5 million and operated a violent network involving kidnapping, extortion and murder across the United States and Mexico, the Justice Department announced. The convictions followed a federal trial in Del Rio, Texas, where prosecutors presented evidence of []

WASHINGTON: Second Lady Usha Vance took her campaign for childhood literacy to Arkansas, touring classrooms at an elementary school, reading to students and honouring teachers alongside Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The Indian-American Second Lady and Sanders visited Glenview Elementary School in North Little Rock, where they toured several classrooms and observed the schools efforts to []

WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department has allowed a ruling to stand that job advertisements aimed only at H-1B visa holders do not, by themselves, amount to illegal discrimination against American workers, a decision that bears directly on a visa programme dominated by Indian professionals. Attorney General Todd Blanche let lapse the 60-day window to review []

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has announced a $1.5 billion Pentagon investment in semiconductor production and a new industrial minerals manufacturing facility in North Carolina, linking the expansion of Americas technology industry to national security, tariffs and efforts to reduce dependence on foreign supply chains. Addressing a Republican campaign rally in Greenville on Tuesday (local []

MUMBAI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday for an official visit to India. Rubio is accompanied by his wife, Jeanette Rubio and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. Gor stated that he looked forward to a productive visit and advancing India-US ties. Great to be back in Mumbai, this time []

DUBAI: Indian spinners Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma continue their dominance in ICC T20I Rankings for bowlers, while pacers Kranti Gaud and Nandani Sharma made progress following a series win over Zimbabwe. The Asian side have already opened up a 2-0 series advantage in the three-game series on home soil, with a range of players []

DHAKA: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the Durga Puja pandal at the historic Radha Govinda Dharmasabha Temple in Rangpur on Tuesday on the occasion of Mahanavami of Sharadiya Durgotsav. When the Prime Minister arrived at the pandal at around 12:05 PM, he was welcomed by Bhabatosh Sarkar Bachchu, President of the temple committee; Khokon []

MUMBAI: On the occasion of Vijayadashami, members of the Indian film industry extended their heartfelt greetings, highlighting the festivals message of truth and righteousness. In a post on X, veteran actor Anil Kapoor wrote, Happy Dussehra. Actor Allu Arjun wrote, Happy Dussehra!. Kareena Kapoor Khan wrote, A reminder that good will always triumph over evil. []

In his latest book, author and queer activist Sandip Roy revisits the extraordinary life of a Bengali folk theatre performer whose story reveals how people can live beyond conventional ideas of gender and sexuality, long before they have the language to describe them. By Vinaya Patil For decades, Chapal Rani occupied an uneasy space between []

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (October 15, 2026) An expanded line-up of high-energy performances will headline Diwali @ The Commons, Bridgewater Commons annual celebration of the South Asian Festival of Lights, on Saturday, October 24 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Presented by Open Road Auto Group in partnership with Renascent Media, the vibrant Center Court []

Fremont, California October 16, 2026 Americans4Hindus (A4H)urges Hindu temples, community organizations, families, and devotees across the United States to celebrate Navratri and Dasara 2026 with devotion, joy, unity, and a renewed commitment to community safety. Following reports of an alleged plot targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois, A4H expresses its concern for the safety of []

Navneet J. Pathak FREMONT, CALIFORNIA: On October 7, Dr. Anurag Mishra, candidate for Fremont City Council District 4, withdrew his candidacy and graciously announced his support and endorsement for fellow candidate Manisha Pathak. Dr. Romesh Japra, Founder and Chairman of Americans4Hindus, oversaw the endorsement during a community meeting at the Vedic Dharma Samaj Hindu Temple []

A vibrant celebration of music, culture and community brings enthusiastic crowds together and launches the Cleaner Greener Stronger Oak Tree initiative ISELIN, NJ: Woodbridge Township Mayor John E. McCormac, joined by Chief of Staff Caroline Ehrlich and Councilman Virbhadra Viru Patel, attended the #OakTreeStories Bollywood Jamming celebration organized by Renascent Media on []

NEW DELHI: Bharti Enterprises Founder and Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has said his group is ahead of Elon Musks Starlink in the queue for regulatory approvals in India, asserting that Bharti has been waiting for clearance for years and is ready to roll out its satellite connectivity services. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, []

NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday criticised the INDIA blocs protest over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, questioning why objections were being raised now when the exercise had been conducted earlier as well. She alleged that Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) were using protests to serve their []

WASHINGTON: Democrats are heavy favourites to win control of the US House of Representatives in the November 3 midterm elections, according to the prediction markets and polling averages, raising the prospect of tougher congressional scrutiny of President Donald Trumps tariff, trade and visa policies that weigh heavily on India. Traders on the prediction market Kalshi []

NEW DELHI: Devotees across the nation marked the third day of Navratri on Tuesday with prayers, worship, and blessings of Maa Chandraghanta. Sitting on a tiger, Maa Chandraghanta is associated with courage, strength, and protection. Speaking to IANS, Mahant Surendranath Avadhut, Peethadhishwar of the Kalkaji Temple in New Delhi, said, On the third day of []

Dr Abhilash Maroju LOS ANGELES: A major three-day gathering celebrating Hindu Dharma, temple leadership, spiritual service, and community empowerment brought together a significant representation of Hindu leaders, priests, community representatives, and organizations from October 2 through October 4, 2026, for the 19th HMEC Hindu Mandir Empowerment Council Conference and 13th HMPC Hindu Mandir []

LOS ANGELES: The Consulate General of India, Los Angeles commemorated the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri through two programs held in Los Angeles. The morning program, organized in collaboration with Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) at the SRF Lake Shrine in Pacific Palisades, included floral tributes at the Mahatma Gandhi []

ARTESIA, CALI: The Indian Christian Day / Yeshu Bhakti Divas celebration was a great success! Everyone was excited about the program, and we were blessed by the wonderful participation and fellowship. Eight churches joined the celebration, with approximately 120 people in attendance from diverse backgrounds. Telugu, Malayalee, Tamil, Hindi, Punjabi, and Hawaiian communities were represented, []

Jagdish Sewhani October 7 marks an extraordinary milestone in the public life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Twenty-five years ago, on October 7, 2001, he took oath as Chief Minister of Gujarat. What began that day has become one of the most remarkable journeys in contemporary Indian public life first leading Gujarat and, since []

ORANGE, Calif.: Youth leadership and literary achievement took center stage as more than 150 guests gathered for the Youth Civics Think Tank (YCTT) and SMAP-LA book launch at Tandoor Cuisine of India on September 23, 2026. Former Indian Ambassador and former United Nations Assistant Secretary-General Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri presented her novel, Swallowing the Sun. YCTT []

Storeowners will join NRS, Mandel Wholesale, Krauszers, Renascent Media, TV Asia, and El Especialito on Oct. 20 at Rasoi 2 for an afternoon of networking and business insights NEWARK, NJ October 1, 2026 National Retail Solutions (NRS) will host a Networking Lunch for independent retailers and business owners on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, []

New community initiative aims to build greater awareness and recognition of Oak Tree Road as vibrant business district ISELIN, NJ: Renascent Media is proud to officially launch #OakTreeStories, a new community initiative created to celebrate and promote the people, businesses, culture and vibrant character of Oak Tree Road while bringing greater awareness and recognition to []

ANAHEIM, CA: Saahas for Cause brought together 350 community members, supporters, leaders, and change makers for its 3rd Annual Gala, held on September 12 at the Anaheim Marriott Suites. The evening celebrated a powerful idea that is at the heart of Saahass work: meaningful change begins when someone has the courage to take the first []