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Events
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 Toge...
Bryan Ke
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 ty...
India
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: ...
Ryan General
Government
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 ...
A record number of Indians are illegally entering the US through Mexico
A record number of Indian asylum seekers are crossing the United States-Mexico border, contributing to the challenges faced by the Biden adm...
Michelle De Pacina
Largest modern Hindu temple outside India opens in US
“It is an occasion of profound spiritual significance for the vast legion of devotees worldwide,” says Indian Prime Minister Nar...
Entertainment
Watch: UPenn a cappella group sings Bollywood songs at White House to welcome PM Modi
The University of Pennsylvania’s popular a cappella group Penn Masala performed Bollywood songs ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
Indian PM Modi’s speech to US Congress draws support, boycotts from lawmakers
“As longtime supporters of a strong U.S.-India relationship, we also believe that friends can and should discuss their differences in ...
Death toll for India’s worst train crash in decades rises to at least 275
Hundreds of people were reportedly killed after three trains crashed into each other in India last week, making the incident one of the wors...
Asia
India to Unveil Statue Twice as Tall as the Statue of Liberty
India is set to make history as it unveils the world’s tallest statue on Wednesday. “Statue of Unity,” which is dedicated to In...
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