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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.

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.

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 []

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.

In Pakistan, too, conditions are similar to those in India, which means a large stockpile of fuel (in the form of huge socio-economic evils like massive unemployment, soaring prices of food, fuel, and other essential commodities, widespread corruption, etc.) has accumulated, waiting for the spark that will ignite it.

Colorectal cancer rates have been declining in older Americans, largely because of screening, but they are moving in the opposite direction among younger adults. The latest American Cancer Society data show colorectal cancer incidence rising about 3% per year among adults ages 2049. That does not mean every young person with abdominal pain has cancer. But it does mean we can no longer dismiss colorectal cancer simply because someone is too young.

Two men were injured in a stabbing at a Sikh place of worship in Edmonton Friday, August 21, days after two other Sikh temples in Alberta received threatening phone calls.

Vivek Ramaswamy received a major boost to his campaign for Ohio governor on Friday, August 21, when U.S. Vice President JD Vance publicly endorsed his fellow Republican and predicted he would become the state's next chief executive.

A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from accessing a database containing sensitive personal information on more than 17 million commercial drivers, putting on hold a federal effort to obtain records held on behalf of U.S. states.

Patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma who took antidepressants while receiving first-line targeted therapy lived longer on average than those who did not, according to a multicenter retrospective study. However, the researchers said the findings do not show that antidepressants improve cancer survival and should not be used to justify prescribing them as a cancer treatment.

Aisha Wahab has made history by becoming the first Afghan American elected to the U.S. Congress on Thursday, August 20, winning a special runoff for California's 14th Congressional District after a closely watched Democratic contest that drew millions of dollars in outside spending.

Elon Musk has renewed his push to bring Starlink's satellite internet service to India, arguing that the technology could help connect rural communities that remain outside the reach of conventional mobile networks.

U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gors comment that Kashmir is an important part of India during his first visit to capital Srinagar has triggered Pakistan into unconcealed rage. From New Delhis standpoint Gors comment was stating the obvious and in keeping with its firmly held position since 1947. But for Islamabad, it is a gut punch.

Sugar prices have climbed sharply ahead of the festive season, prompting the Indian government to further restrict how much sugar large institutional buyers can keep in stock.

Changes in the brain's small blood vessels may be linked to problems with kidney health in older adults, according to a study that found higher levels of cerebral small vessel disease were associated with poorer kidney function and higher levels of albumin in urine.

U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has signaled a possible change in Washington's travel advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, saying the United States will reconsider its guidance for visitors to the Union Territory during his first visit to the region since taking charge.

By Ritu Jha- A group of parents and students has sued the Palo Alto Unified School District, alleging that a school-sponsored field trip to a Bay Area mosque violated requirements for religious neutrality in public schools. The lawsuit was filed by Community Members for Religious Neutrality in Public Schools, an association that includes Jewish, Hindu []

Indian-origin educator Dr. Grishma Shah has taken on a new leadership role at Manhattan University as the interim dean of the O'Malley School of Business, bringing nearly two decades of experience at the university to the position, an official note said.

India will showcase its growing semiconductor ambitions at SEMICON India 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to inaugurate the three-day event in New Delhi on September 17.

Hate crime data released by the FBI show that U.S. law enforcement agencies recorded about 189 anti-Sikh and 32 anti-Hindu hate crime offences in 2025, although the national data do not provide a separate figure for Indian Americans.

Indians applying for U.S. green cards could face closer checks of their finances and use of government benefits under new immigration guidance that will take effect on September 18.

My friend Kapil Sibal, former Union Education Minister, MP, and senior advocate, Supreme Court of India, is of the view that India's massive socio-economic problems can be solved by good education.

People trying to lose weight may not always need to eat smaller portions or count every calorie. A new study suggests that changing the type of food on the plate could help people consume fewer calories while still eating about the same amount of food.

The Bharatiya Janata Party has revamped its national team, bringing former Union minister Smriti Irani back into a key organizational role and giving important positions to leaders from across the country.

U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) Chief Executive Vivek Lall on Monday, August 17, with the two discussing ways to expand cooperation between India and the United States in aerospace, defense and energy.

An Indian-origin public school teacher who has lived in the U.S. for more than 27 years and has held a Green Card since 2013 has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), months after an immigration judge dismissed the government's attempt to deport her.

India is set to strengthen its surveillance capabilities across the Indian Ocean Region with two MQ-9B Sea Guardian systems, with the U.S. welcoming the deal as another step in the growing India-U.S. defense partnership.

President Donald Trump has pointed to Indias election system while renewing his push for stricter voter identification requirements in federal elections and urging Congress to pass the SAVE America Act.

People who have had encephalitis may face a significantly higher risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a large study of U.S. electronic health records that examined patients over a 10-year period.

At 7:30 on a Saturday morning, downtown Los Angeles was already awash in saffron, white, and green.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel pitched the states emerging industrial sectors and investment opportunities at a community reception hosted on August 16 by the Consulate General of India in San Francisco at the Fremont Heartfulness Meditation Centre in Fremont, California.

Ro Khanna is calling for a new economic direction for the Democratic Party, arguing that the benefits of artificial intelligence and economic growth must reach communities far beyond Silicon Valley.

From the brutal growing pains of 21 consecutive Test losses in the early 2000s to dismantling world-class lineups on foreign soil, Bangladesh mens cricket has engineered one of the most compelling turnarounds in modern sport. What began as a fragile developmental experiment in 2000 has matured into a hardened, multi-format outfit capable of dictating terms well beyond the spinning tracks of Dhaka and Chittagong. Through two decades of structural refinement, the Tigers have traded defensive survi

Across the United States, Indian diplomatic posts celebrated the nations 80th Independence Day on August 15 through tricolor unfurling ceremonies, cultural showcases, and diaspora participation. The nationwide events were organized in alignment with the Ministry of Cultures Har Ghar Tiranga and Surya Path Tiranga outreach programs.

For tall batters facing sharp spin on turning subcontinental tracks, conventional wisdom dictates leaning forward, extending long levers, and smothering the deviation right at the pitch. Devdutt Padikkal, standing at an imposing 63, shreds that manual entirely. On a sweltering opening day at the Galle International Stadium, the 26-year-old left-hander orchestrated an authoritative, unbeaten 131 off 178 balls against Sri Lanka. It was a masterclass etched not in tentative forward lunges, but in s