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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 []

LAS VEGAS: The Consulate General of India, Los Angeles successfully organized a Consular Camp in Las Vegas, Nevada, in collaboration with the Vegas Telugu Association, Friends of India, OFBJP Las Vegas, and the South Asian Womens Alliance of Nevada (SAWA). The camp witnessed the participation of approximately 100 community members, who received guidance and assistance []

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 []

Bringing a wider range of Indian groceries and vegetarian food to the community ANAHEIM, CA: International India Bazaar has expanded its presence in Southern California with the grand opening of its fifth store, located at 145 E. Orangethorpe Avenue, Anaheim, California. The new outlet aims to serve the Indian community and other residents in and []

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 []

Photo Credits: Yash Singh for Junjare Media. ARTESIA, CA, New York, NY: Tanishq, the jewelry brand from the Tata Group, is expanding its U.S. presence with the opening of its 11th store in the Los Angeles area, bringing the rich heritage of Indian jewelry craftsmanship, design and fine jewelry to customers across Southern California. Located []

Sunol, California | October 23, 2026 The FOG Telugu Bathukamma event, organized under Festival of Globe, and the A4H Bhajan Clubbing event, presented by Americans4Hindus, brought community members together in Sunol, California, for a meaningful celebration of cultural heritage, devotional music, and community spirit. The celebrations highlighted the importance of preserving Indian traditions, connecting generations, []

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 Congratulates A4H Michigan Chapter Team for an Outstanding Celebration of Devotion, Music, and Cultural Unity SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN | October 23, 2026 In a spectacular celebration of spiritual devotion, Indian cultural heritage, and community togetherness, Americans4Hindus (A4H) Bhajan Clubbing Michigan 2026 concluded with tremendous success, bringing together approximately 500 participants for an []

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: Liechtensteins Hereditary Prince Alois on Tuesday said that he is honoured to be in India for the State Visit, adding that the European country is determined to further strengthen ties with New Delhi. Prince Alois was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra []

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 []

Ritu Maheshwari India Post News Service FREMONT, CA: Festival of Globe (FOG) Diwali, the Festival of Lights will be celebrated at the sprawling Washington High School grounds on Saturday, October 24th, 2026. Diwali This years FOG Diwali festival will have First time ever Ramayan DRONE show will light up the sky with lord Hanuman. There []

Dr Abhilash Maroju FREMONT, CALIFORNIA: Americans4Hindus (A4H) participated as an invited partner of Sewa International USA at a special community event held on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The gathering brought together organizational leaders, community representatives, invited guests, and supporters to celebrate the spirit of selfless service and highlight initiatives dedicated to improving community well-being. A4H []

Dr Abhilash Maroju SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIFORNIA: Americans4Hindus (A4H) is encouraging eligible voters throughout the San Francisco Bay Area to prepare for the upcoming November 3, 2026 elections by reviewing the A4H Voter Guide 2026 San Francisco Bay Area Candidates. The voter guide is designed to help community members explore candidates running for []

M4M (Motive for Murder), a film that captivated audiences with its distinctive storyline and earned appreciation from both audiences and critics, has added another feather to its cap by winning two prestigious awards at the Andhra Pradesh Film Chamber of Commerce (APFCC) celebrations. Director Mohan Vadlapatla was honored with the Best Debut Director award, while []

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 []

Ziva Health founder turns personal experiment in fear, resilience and physical limits, into championship victory LOS ALTOS, Calif.: Indian health-tech entrepreneur and Ziva Health CEO Parveen Panwar spends much of his professional life thinking about how people can take a more active role in their health. This weekend, he found himself testing that philosophy in []

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NEW DELHI: AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court challenging the manner in which the Election Commissions (EC) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is being conducted. Earlier, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, LoP Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and other Opposition leaders also moved the []

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, []

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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 []

BEIJING: China on Tuesday made desperate attempts to challenge Indias indisputable sovereignty, raising futile objections after the Union Government identified and standardised the names of 28 strategic places and geographical features in the Union Territory of Ladakh for official mapping. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Central Government, in consultation with the Union []

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 []

MUMBAI: Zimbabwe is in talks with NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) the arm of Indias National Payments Corporation of India to licence the technology behind the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as a shared domestic rail for realtime payments, a new report has said. Such a domestic rail would enable banks, mobile-money operators and []

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 []

RAIPUR: Indian batter Smriti Mandhana had her first training day as the teams all-format captain ahead of the first T20I against Zimbabwe, with the series starting from October 16 onwards in Raipur. Following Harmanpreet Kaurs stepping down as captain, Team India will begin the Smriti Era during the three T20Is and ODIs against Zimbabwe at []

LISBON: The Embassy of India in Lisbon on Friday expressed concern over the unwarranted targeting of Indian places of worship and people of Indian origin in Portugal, after an instance of targeted vilification and discrimination against the community led to an altercation at the Odivelas Gurudwara on October 4. The Embassy of India has been []

NEW DELHI: Security forces on Saturday detained several demonstrators, including content creators, at Dhaula Kuan on Saturday, the day of the planned Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in the national capital. Widespread detentions, intensive vehicle checks and multi-agency deployments were reported across key entry points to prevent demonstrators from reaching the designated protest site. At []

WASHINGTON: An Indian-American policy advocacy group urged the Trump administration to protect legally employed foreign professionals and their families from unintended consequences of its decision to suspend green-card sponsorship applications by certain technology companies. The Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) called for evidence-based enforcement, greater engagement with employers and clear safeguards for []