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Indian, Chinese students look beyond US as Trump tightens student visa rules
More prospective students from India and China are considering universities in Europe and Asia as the U.S. prepares to impose new limits on how long international students may remain without seeking…
Suu Kyi’s son condemns India for hosting Myanmar junta chief as global scrutiny intensifies
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son has criticized India for welcoming Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing during his first foreign trip since becoming president, saying he was “very disappointed” by New Delhi’s…
India reverses order requiring government tracking app on all smartphones
The Indian government withdrew an order on Wednesday that would have required every smartphone in the country to carry an app that critics said could expose users to expanded government access to…
Bollywood icon Dharmendra dies at 89
Indian cinema lost one of its most influential figures on Monday, when Dharmendra died at his home in Mumbai at age 89. He had recently been discharged from Breach Candy Hospital after a brief…
Ukraine captures Indian man who allegedly served with Russian troops
Ukrainian forces have captured a 22-year-old Indian man identified as Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein, who allegedly fought with Russian units near the southern front in early October. In a video…
Indian teen chess champions break records in back-to-back victories
At 10 years and 3 months old, Bodhana Sivanandan of England became the youngest player to earn a Woman Grandmaster norm after a landmark tournament performance in France on July 27. Just one day…
Air India 787 crash likely due to dual engine failure: investigators
A rare dual engine failure during initial climb is the leading theory behind the crash of Air India Flight AI171, investigators said, as the death toll from the June 12 disaster rose to at least 270.…
Air India Boeing 787 crash leaves hundreds dead, 1 survivor
An Air India Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner, Flight AI171, en route to London Gatwick, crashed into the B.J. Medical College hostel in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff Thursday at 1:38 p.m. local time,…
US indicts Asia’s 4th richest man in $250 million bribery scheme
On Wednesday, Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and senior associates were charged in the U.S. with orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme to secure lucrative solar energy contracts in India.…
Usha Vance celebrated by Indian American supporters, Indian media
With Kamala Harris’ forthcoming exit from the vice presidency following Donald Trump’s reelection, Indian Americans and Indian media are directing their excitement toward Usha Vance, the wife of Ohio…
Indian woman filmmaker hopes to make Oscars history with ‘Lost Ladies’
Kiran Rao, director of India’s official Oscar entry “Lost Ladies,” recently spoke about the significance of the film’s selection for South Asian women filmmakers. The selection comes at a time when…
Indian American professor becomes 1st Dalit recipient of $800K MacArthur ‘genius grant
Indian American historian and University of Cincinnati professor Shailaja Paik has been named one of 22 recipients of the 2024 MacArthur Fellowship, which celebrates individuals with extraordinary…
India detects first case of deadlier mpox virus strain in Kerala
India has reported its first case of the more severe Clade Ib strain of mpox, raising global concerns due to the strain’s rapid spread. The case was detected in a 38-year-old man in Kerala who had…
India cements global chess dominance with 2024 FIDE Chess Olympiad double victories
India cemented its dominance in the global chess arena by winning both the men’s and women’s team gold medals at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest. Alongside the team triumphs, India also…
Indian director’s lawsuit calls Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ a ‘blatant rip-off’
Indian filmmaker Soham Shah filed a lawsuit against Netflix and “Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-hyuk on Friday, claiming the hit series plagiarized his 2009 film “Luck.” The lawsuit, obtained by TMZ,…
Over 24,000 Indian Americans sign up for Modi’s community event
More than 24,000 Indian Americans from at least 42 states registered to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “The Modi and US Progress Together” address at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in…
Kamala Harris inspires daily prayers and pride in grandfather’s Indian village
Residents have been praying daily for Kamala Harris to win the U.S. presidential election in the small southern Indian village of Thulasendrapuram, where her maternal grandfather P.V. Gopalan lived…
Indian doctors refuse patients, demand tougher laws after sex assault, murder of colleague
Physicians across India are declining to treat non-emergency patients while demanding safer workplaces in protest of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in the eastern city of Kolkata…
Indian man demands refund after waiting 7 years for pre-ordered Tesla
An Indian businessman claimed a refund for the Tesla Model 3 he pre-ordered in April 2016 after waiting for nothing for seven years. Vishal Gondal, the founder and CEO of GOQii, a health-tech…
India’s new law punishes men who break off promises after sex
India’s new criminal code, the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), has sparked controversy with the introduction of Section 69, a law that penalizes men who engage in sexual relationships based on false…
Javelin throwers sharing Olympic podium make Pakistan, India proud
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem made history by winning the men’s javelin throw with an Olympic record-breaking 92.7 meters, while India’s Neeraj Chopra secured silver with a season-best 88.94 meters. This…
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat retires after disqualification from Olympic gold medal match
India’s Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from her women’s 50kg freestyle gold medal match against USA’s Sarah Hildebrandt at the Paris Olympics after failing to make weight by a mere 100 grams on…
Chinese students studying abroad drops while Indian students in US increase
Chinese international students have gradually returned to Western institutions since China’s post-pandemic reopening, with the U.S. remaining the most popular destination with 289,000 Chinese…
Son of Asia’s richest man gets married after 6-month-long pre-wedding celebration
Anant Ambani, the 29-year-old son of India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, the 29-year-old daughter of pharmaceutical tycoon Viren Merchant, tied the knot at the Jio World…
Stampede at Hindu gathering in northern India claims 121 lives
A stampede at a Hindu gathering in the district of Hathras in India’s Uttar Pradesh state on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of at least 121 people, predominantly women, according to authorities. The…
US woman lauds India’s ‘incredible’ healthcare system
A travel content creator took to Instagram to express her astonishment at India’s healthcare system after her British boyfriend fell “super, super sick” during their trip. Anticipating challenges…
Indian physicists discover faster new formula for pi
While investigating connections between string theory and quantum field theory, researchers Arnab Saha and Aninda Sinha at the Indian Institute of Science stumbled upon a new way to calculate pi. The…
Drunk, Porsche-driving teen ordered to write essay after killing 2 in India
A decision by a local Indian Juvenile Justice Board to order a 17-year-old to write an essay as part of his bail conditions after killing two people while drunk driving has been retracted amid public…
Schools across South and Southeast Asia close due to record-breaking temps
Extreme heat has forced school closures across South Asia and Southeast Asia, impacting millions of students in both regions. Key points:
Indian teen becomes youngest challenger for world chess title
Dommaraju Gukesh, 17, recently became the youngest-ever challenger for the World Chess Championship title. Key points:
Indian-origin woman becomes US citizen at 99 yrs old
A 99-year-old Indian-origin woman living in Orlando has recently been granted American citizenship. Key points:
India citizenship law sparks protests, fears of Islamophobia
A controversial law in India which fast-tracks citizenship for religious minorities from several neighboring countries but excludes Muslims has reignited criticism and protests across the country.…
Watch: Robot dog plays with real dog in India
A video showing a robot dog created by an Indian tech company interacting with real dogs at a tech festival in India has gone viral on Instagram. Key points:
Man’s innovative way of finding date at Ed Sheeran’s Mumbai concert goes viral
An Indian man has gone viral after he was spotted at an Ed Sheeran concert in Mumbai wearing a T-shirt with a scannable QR code on it that leads people to his dating app profile. Key points:
Kalpana Chawla turns 62: Remembering the 1st Indian woman to fly to space
Kalpana Chawla, the first woman of Indian origin to venture into space, would have celebrated her 62nd birthday on March 17 had her life not been tragically cut short in the 2003 Columbia disaster.…
Indian X users hijack negative trending topic ‘What’s wrong with India’
A trending topic on X criticizing India has been flipped on its head by Indian users, who are now highlighting flaws in Western countries and showcasing India’s achievements. Key points:
