Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birth of Mahavira, the founder of Jainism. This year, Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated on April 21.
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Indian national pleads guilty to role in USD 17 million bank fraud in America
For his role in the fraud, Vats faces a maximum potential penalty of 30 years in prison and a fine of USD 1 million. His sentencing is scheduled for September 11.
Substantial increase in attack on Hindus in US, says PIO Congressman Shri Thanedar
Thanedar and four other Indian-American lawmakers have recently written to the US Department of Justice seeking an investigation into the recent surge in attacks on Hindu temples and places of worship.
US Elections 2024: Super Tuesday is one last Hail Mary for Nikki Haley, as Donald Trump surges ahead
Trump and Haley have been campaigning vigorously in various Super Tuesday states, making their last-minute pitch to the Republican voters.
“Hope that there will be more possibilities…”: Indian-American aerospace engineer Swati Mohan shares vision for NASA-ISRO collaboration
NASA scientist visits Kolkata, and says witnessing the success of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance was a moment of satisfaction for her.
Ready to serve, says Kamala Harris, soon after Nikki Haley claim on first female POTUS
Harris’ remarks gain significance amid questions over the age of President Joe Biden and recent comments by a special counsel about his weak memory, which has been denied by the White House.
India-US arms deal: “Painstaking discussions” cleared way for USD 4 billion sale of 31 military drones
This American-made military drone acquisition is expected to bolster India’s capability to meet current and future threats. The drones enable unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance patrols in sea lanes of operation.
Revolutionary changes in India-US relationship, says outgoing ambassador Sandhu
Addressing a gathering of Indian Americans at the Republic Day 2024 celebrations in Washington DC, Taranjit Singh Sandhu said that it was important that their second generation remained connected to India.
Ram Mandir inauguration: Indians in Houston spell “Ram” with Tesla Light Show
More than 100 Tesla car owners, calling themselves “Ramji ki Gilahariyan of Greater Houston”, gathered at Shri Guruvayurappan Krishna Temple for the light show.
Indian-American Preesha Chakraborty, aged 9, named in world’s brightest students list
Preesha is a Warm Spring Elementary school student in Fremont, California, and she took the US-based Johns Hopkins Center’s test in the summer of 2023 as a Grade 3 student, said a media release.