The Texas Senate has officially passed its first resolution as an important cultural festival Holi, The Festival of Colors. With this, Texas has become the third American state to formally recognize Holi after Georgia and New York. This resolution is an important milestone in accepting the growing cultural contribution of the Indian-American community in Texas. […]
Nawaz Given Responsibility for Building Restoration in Daughter’s Government
Lahore, Pakistan: Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif has been assigned a new responsibility in Punjab under the government of his daughter, Maryam Nawaz. Having served as Prime Minister three times, Nawaz is now the Patron-in-Chief of the Lahore Authority for Heritage Revival (LAHR). He will oversee the restoration of several colonial-era buildings in […]
Indian Student Detained in the US for Alleged Links with Hamas, Faces Deportation
A Narq America student of Indian origin has been detained in the US for allegedly spreading Hamas propaganda and maintaining close ties with a terrorist linked to the organization. He will be deported from the US. The detained student, Badar Khan Suri, is married to Mafez Sah, a Palestinian-origin US citizen. Suri was also a […]
New Ration Cards to Be Issued in Delhi After 12 Years, Renewed Hope
With the formation of the new government in Delhi, the hope of issuing new ration cards has been revived. Over the past 12 years, many pending applications for new ration cards have been left unprocessed. However, work on these applications may now begin. Although the total number of ration cards will remain within the pre-determined […]
Karnataka Under the Shadow of Honey Trap, Issue Raised in Assembly
Bengaluru: Cutting across party lines, legislators and ministers in Karnataka have alleged that ‘honey traps’ are being used for political gains. Karnataka’s Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi claimed that a senior minister in the state was targeted twice unsuccessfully through honey trap attempts. This was corroborated by Cooperation Minister K.N. Rajanna, who stated that he […]
New Record: M.F. Husain’s Painting Auctioned for ₹118 Crore
One of the most significant and largest works from the 1950s by renowned painter M.F. Husain, titled “Gram Yatra”, has been auctioned for over ₹118 crore. This sale has set a new record for the most expensive artwork in modern Indian art history. Sold at Christie’s auction in New York on March 19, this masterpiece […]
Donald Trump Signs Order to End U.S. Education Department
Washington: President Donald Trump took a historic step by signing an executive order to End the US Department of Education. The decision aims to give the right of educational policymaking from the federal government to the states and local communities. Trump argues that local control is necessary in education policy. During the signing ceremony, Trump […]
Char Dham Yatra 2025: Record 1.65 Lakh Registrations on Day 1, Aadhaar Mandatory
Major Preparations in Uttarakhand • Record 1.65 Lakh Registrations on the First Day for the Yatra Char Dham Yatra: Registration Only Through Aadhaar, Medical Certificate Mandatory, Token System for Darshan Last year, 40 lakh devotees visited; this time, updates on traffic and weather conditions will be available on phones. Online registration for the Char Dham […]
Attacks on Tesla Stores Over Musk’s Decisions in the Government Efficiency Department
President Donald Trump appointed Elon Musk as the head of the Government Efficiency Department, tasking him with reducing government spending. Following layoffs and cost-cutting measures, public anger has erupted at Tesla stores. Trump responded by stating, “Attacking Tesla is equivalent to domestic terrorism. Those targeting the company will face severe consequences.” Protesters have targeted Tesla’s […]
Court Blocks Trump’s Decision to Ban Transgenders from Military Service
A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender individuals from military service. Judge Ann Reyes in Washington, D.C., stated in her ruling that Trump’s order to exclude transgender soldiers from military service likely violates their constitutional rights. She delayed the enforcement of her order for three days to allow the administration […]
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