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Hasina Extradition Row: Dhaka Says Ball Is Now In New Delhi

Bangladesh has put the responsibility for Sheikh Hasina's return on India, saying it has completed all legal procedures required to secure her extradition from New Delhi.

14 Nov 2026 6:51 pm
Reunification Alone Can Initiate Solution Of The Huge Problems Of India, Pakistan And Bangladesh

In my speech on November 11, 2026, at the Indian Islamic Cultural Centre in Delhi, at a function marking the birth anniversary of Maulana Azad, I said that the reunification of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh under modern-minded leaders alone can solve the problems of Indian Muslims and relieve them from their present plight, distress and marginalization.

14 Nov 2026 6:43 pm
Tapping Into Inherited Wisdom On My Author Journey

I was born and raised in Bombay (it was renamed Mumbai later on) and moved to the U.S. for graduate school. After getting a master's degree in English literature from Yale University and a second master's degree in communications from Stanford University, I built a 40-year career in Silicon Valley, including 20 years as the chief marketing officer of the venture capital firm Mayfield Fund.

14 Nov 2026 11:38 am
Assemblymember Patel brings science background to California policymaking

California Assemblymember Darshana R. Patel is drawing on her background as a biotechnology research scientist to shape education policy, expand civic participation and advance issues affecting Indian Americans across the state.

13 Nov 2026 11:18 am
Ozempic, Wegovy Users Face New FDA Warning Over Rare Eye Condition

People taking popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro may soon see a new safety warning on their prescriptions after U.S. health regulators flagged a rare eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss.

13 Nov 2026 9:05 am
Workers Can Save More For Retirement As IRS Raises 401(k) Limit

Workers nearing retirement in the U.S. will get more room to build their savings in 2027, with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) raising the additional contributions allowed for older employees under workplace retirement plans.

13 Nov 2026 8:26 am
India Hits Back At USCIRF, Questions Its Silence On Hate Crimes Against Indians In US

India has defended its diplomatic engagement with lobbying firms in Washington, D.C., while taking aim at the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) over what it called the commission's silence on attacks against religious places and hate crimes targeting the Indian community in the United States.

10 Nov 2026 6:23 pm
President Trump Sees Positive Momentum Toward Ending Iran Conflict, Says Fresh Strikes Unlikely

President Donald Trump has indicated that the possibility of renewed military action against Iran is low, saying diplomatic efforts are showing positive momentum toward ending the conflict.

10 Nov 2026 9:24 am
President Trump Backs NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Amid Chinese Spy Controversy

President Donald Trump has defended NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang amid allegations linking the technology executive to a woman suspected of spying for China, saying he believes Huang was unaware of her alleged intelligence ties and hopes the controversy has not raised any national security concerns.

10 Nov 2026 7:32 am
Congresswoman Grace Meng Reintroduces Bill To Make Diwali A Federal Holiday

A renewed push to recognize Diwali as a federal holiday in the U.S. has gained support from lawmakers, with Congresswoman Grace Meng reintroducing legislation that would add the Hindu festival of lights to the country's official holiday calendar.

10 Nov 2026 7:19 am
Why I Cannot Celebrate World Urdu Day

Today, November 9, is being celebrated as World Urdu Day. While I love Urdu, I regret that I cannot celebrate World Urdu Day because it is being celebrated on the birthday of Allama Iqbal, whom I regard as a traitor to my country. He was a shameless British agent, responsible, along with Muhammad Ali Jinnah, for the Partition of India in 1947, the biggest tragedy in the 5,000-year-old known history of our country, for which we are still suffering today.

9 Nov 2026 6:01 pm
SBI California Opens First Branch Outside State, Expands To Texas

State Bank of India (California) has opened its first branch outside California in Frisco, Texas, marking a major step in the Indian lender's expansion in the U.S.

9 Nov 2026 2:58 pm
AI Boom Faces Reality Check As Gita Gopinath Warns Of Valuation Risks

The massive investments driving the global artificial intelligence boom may not deliver the profits companies need to justify their spending, raising the risk of a major market correction, former International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief economist Gita Gopinath has warned.

9 Nov 2026 7:37 am
VP Vance Blames Iran War For Republican

The Republican Party's losses in the midterm elections were driven largely by voters turning against President Donald Trump's decision to wage war with Iran, Vice President JD Vance said, acknowledging that many people who backed the party in 2024, voted for Democrats this time.

5 Nov 2026 8:58 am
Indian Americans Score Big In US Elections As Democrats Take Control In Michigan, Arizona

Indian Americans made significant gains in state politics across the United States, with at least 30 candidates winning legislative seats in Tuesday's, November 3, elections.

5 Nov 2026 8:46 am
Is Democratic triumph in Congressional elections just a cyclical return to sanity or likely to endure?

The comprehensive triumph of the Democratic Party in the Congressional elections represents a cyclical, albeit assertive, return to sanity. However, it remains to be seen whether it heralds a lasting fundamental shift in the decade-long politics of in-your-face toxicity.

4 Nov 2026 9:57 pm
Young Indian Americans Turn Out to Vote, California Races See Strong Showing by Indian American Candidates

Many young Indian Americans turned out to vote in person Tuesday, Nov. 3, some excited to cast their ballots for the first time and others helping family members navigate California's 14 ballot propositions.

4 Nov 2026 9:31 pm
Virat Kohli Becomes First Batter To Average 50-Plus In ODIs Across All SENA Countries

Virat Kohli continued to rewrite the record books in one-day internationals (ODIs), becoming the first batter in history to maintain an average of 50 or more in all four SENA countries: South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia.

4 Nov 2026 8:10 pm
Abdul El-Sayed Makes History As First Muslim Elected To U.S. Senate

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan has broken new ground in American politics, making him the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate. The Egyptian-American Democrat defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Tuesday's, November 3, election, becoming the first Democratic doctor to enter the Senate since 1969.

4 Nov 2026 5:52 pm
Indian-American Ami Bera Wins Eighth Term In U.S. House, Defeats Republican Challenger

Indian-American Democratic lawmaker Ami Bera has secured another term in the U.S. House of Representatives, defeating Republican Robb Tucker in California's 3rd Congressional District.

4 Nov 2026 5:40 pm
Indian American Candidates Make Final Push Ahead Of High-Stakes U.S. Midterms

The final day of campaigning on Monday, November 2, brought sharply contrasting messages from Indian American candidates across the United States, with Republicans seeking support by focusing on crime, taxes and the cost of living, while Democrats urged voters to use the midterm elections to challenge President Donald Trump and reject rising hate.

3 Nov 2026 8:58 am