February 8, 2025 World's largest religious gathering in India underway as hundreds of millions visit 45-day festival The largest religious gathering in the world is taking place in India from Jan. 13 to Feb. 26. It is a significant test for the country to showcase Hinduism and culture.
February 5, 2025 Washington sends first group of Indian migrants with US military plane to home country The first group of Indian nationals has been deported back to their home country. India is one of the top sources of illegal immigrants in the U.S.
January 29, 2025 Howard Lutnick, Trump Commerce secretary pick, says it's 'nonsense' that tariffs cause inflation President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Commerce Department, Howard Lutnick, told senators the argument that tariffs cause inflation is "nonsense" during a confirmation hearing.
January 29, 2025 At least 30 dead in stampede at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in India, police say At least 30 people were killed and another 60 injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh festival, a six-week Hindu festival and the world’s largest religious gathering.
January 29, 2025 India's Modi speaks with 'dear friend' President Trump amid hopes of furthering ties Following a call between President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is seeking to boost bilateral ties and trade with the U.S. amid an already friendly relationship between the two leaders.
January 26, 2025 Trump's world leaders club: who’s in and who's looking to salvage ties President Donald Trump's second term is already bringing massive changes as global leaders, allies and adversaries alike, watch to see where they fall in the pecking order and vie for a seat at the table.
January 23, 2025 At least 12 train passengers killed in India after jumping onto tracks to flee alleged fire In India, at least 12 train passengers died and at least six others were injured when they jumped out of their train cars to escape a rumored fire and were struck by another train.
January 14, 2025 India steps up diplomatic relations with the Taliban as rival Pakistan loses influence in Afghanistan India and Afghanistan have taken a significant step in securing their first high-level bilateral engagement. No foreign government, including India, officially recognizes the Taliban regime.
January 13, 2025 World's largest religious gathering begins in India, hundreds of millions of Hindus expected to attend The Maha Kumbh Mela, or Hindu pitcher festival, begins Monday in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj. Officials expect at least 400 million attendees over the next 45 days.
January 8, 2025 Seattle police officer fired for fatally hitting graduate student with car A Seattle police officer who struck and killed a graduate student from India with his vehicle while responding to an overdose call in 2023 has been fired.