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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.

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.

Several Parsi and Zoroastrian organizations have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to protect the Tata Group's governance structure and long-term vision, warning that the ongoing dispute over Tata Sons could affect one of India's most prominent business institutions.

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.

Indian professionals seeking U.S. employment-based green cards continue to face lengthy waits, with no progress in the EB-2 category for a second consecutive month, even as applicants from most other countries saw their priority dates advance in November.

A high-fiber diet may help people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes and obesity manage their blood sugar and weight more effectively than metformin alone, according to a study that also found changes in gut bacteria during the dietary intervention.

iNDICA NEWS BUREAU- The makers of Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, have released a new trailer for the epic fantasy film ahead of its global theatrical debut on November 5. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, the film will be released in Hindi and English, []

Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed comments by United Nations experts on protests against India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, calling the experts an oxymoron while declining to comment on the country's domestic political affairs.

An Indian father in New York is seeking help to cover the funeral and burial costs of his 5-year-old daughter, who died after being found unconscious at their home in Queens. The childs mother has been arrested on a murder charge.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to India's largest oil refinery on Wednesday, October 21, puts energy security and potential oil trade at the center of his India trip, as Washington explores ways to expand the market for Venezuelan crude.

An Illinois laboratory co-owner of Indian-origin allegedly pocketed about $28 million by billing the U.S. government for hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 tests that were never performed, according to federal prosecutors.

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.

An Indian-origin store owner in Florida has been charged with second-degree murder after a 14-year-old boy he allegedly struck with his vehicle died from his injuries, days after being found unconscious on the side of a road.

In 1949, one night, an idol of Ram Lala (the infant Ram) was placed in Babri Masjid in Fyzabad (Ayodhya), and it was declared that Lord Ram had miraculously appeared there.

The U.S. is aiming to more than double its trade with India to over $500 billion within the next three years, as Washington seeks to expand economic ties with New Delhi across sectors ranging from energy and defense to semiconductors and advanced artificial intelligence.

Elon Musk's pledge to give one SpaceX share to every child in the U.S. could be worth more than $10 billion, based on the company's latest closing stock price and the number of minors in the country.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is on a three day visit to India, paid tribute to the victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel on Tuesday, October 20, reaffirming Washington's commitment to working with New Delhi to combat terrorism.

Energy security, defense cooperation and emerging technologies were among the key issues discussed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar during their meeting in Mumbai on Tuesday, as the two countries seek to strengthen their strategic partnership.

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.

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged the United States to support democracy and inclusive elections in her country, while insisting that she will return despite the risk of arrest or violence.

Indian-American physician Jay Bhattacharya, the current director of National Institutes of Health, joined senior Trump administration officials at the White House on Monday, October 19, as President Donald Trump announced a new initiative to address longstanding gaps in women's health research, including the creation of a dedicated division within the NIH.

Indian-American political donors are directing significantly more money to Republicans than Democrats in the 2026 U.S. midterm election cycle, with federal campaign finance records showing an almost three-to-one gap in contributions from a group of 11 prominent donors.

The Trump administration has defended its decision to pause enforcement of new sanctions against countries buying Russian energy, saying European allies refused to join a U.S. proposal to impose secondary tariffs on India and China over their purchases.

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.

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.

A tidal wave or a tsunami seems to be sweeping all over India with a single demand: the Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar, who is regarded as a stooge of the ruling BJP, must resign or be sacked for allegedly having deleted the names of 13 million voters (who, it is believed, would have voted against the BJP) from the electoral rolls unilaterally through a special intensive revision (SIR), thus totally undermining democracy in India.

Netflix has replaced chief content officer Bela Bajaria with former Disney and Fox executive Peter Rice in a major leadership shake-up that comes alongside the streaming giant's largest round of layoffs to date reports said.

AIM for Sevas annual donor appreciation event, Ramam Bhaje, brought together more than 600 people Oct. 3 at the Heritage Theatre in Campbell, California, for an evening of devotional music, cultural storytelling and fundraising to support education for underserved children in India.

American singer Mary Millben has accused billionaire George Soros of funding protests in India, escalating her public clash with Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke.

A 19-year-old man accused of planning a mass shooting at a Hindu place of worship in Aurora, Illinois, has been charged with making a terrorist threat and unlawful possession of weapons, prompting a Hindu community organization to urge temples across the U.S. to remain vigilant.

Mumbai Police has served a notice, directing Bollywood actor Imran Khan, a U.S. citizen, to leave India by October 28 over his participation in a political protest, as authorities begin further administrative procedures against the actor.

A commonly prescribed blood pressure drug could offer a new way to improve the body's metabolism by activating brown fat, a type of tissue that burns energy to produce heat, according to a U.S. government-funded study.

Canada is looking to more than double its trade with India by 2030, as the two countries step up negotiations on a comprehensive economic agreement and encourage businesses to explore new commercial opportunities.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Mumbai and Jamnagar, India, next week for talks expected to cover energy cooperation, trade and broader strategic ties, the State Department said, as Washington approaches an Oct. 18 deadline tied to potential penalties on countries buying Russian energy.

IBM and India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) are joining forces to help Indian deep-tech startups turn new technologies into market-ready solutions, with a focus on artificial intelligence, hybrid cloud and quantum computing.

Changes in the length of lipid chains may offer a new way to understand ageing, with researchers finding a similar pattern across mice, worms, fruit flies and humans, according to a study published in Nature Aging.

iNDICA NEWS BUREAU- Jewish and Indian community leaders in New Jersey came together on October 9 to honor Captain Smit Machchhar for his heroism, with a special ceremony organized at the Iselin Adult Day Care Center on just three days notice, an official news release stated. The gathering brought together community representatives, public officials, volunteers []

A candlelight vigil in Fremont brought together survivors of domestic violence, community advocates and local officials to honor those affected by abuse and call for greater awareness, prevention and support during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an official news release stated.

The American India Foundation marked its 25th anniversary with an annual town hall meeting at the Consulate General of India in San Francisco, bringing together community leaders, philanthropists and technology innovators to examine how artificial intelligence can advance social impact without deepening existing inequalities.

Indian intelligence agencies are closely monitoring a planned Khalistan referendum in Canada as security officials warn of increased attempts by separatist and terror groups to recruit operatives and move weapons and narcotics into Punjab ahead of next year's state elections.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from airing a $20 million television advertising campaign featuring President Donald Trump, ruling that the government must halt the broadcasts and cancel remaining ad placements ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

Indian-origin Fremont resident Manisha Pathak has received the endorsement of Anurag Mishra, who has withdrawn from the November 3 election for Fremont City Council District 4, leaving three candidates in the race for the council seat.