Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return to Earth on July 9 or 10, 2025, concluding a historic 14-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). But this is …
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Global Drug Cartel Busted: Raids Span India, US, and Australia
by Pooja Bhardwaj 3 minutes readWhat started as a vehicle stop in New Delhi has unraveled a sprawling international drug trafficking network stretching across four continents and over ten countries, with arrests and seizures now …
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Foreign Minister Jaishankar Highlights Quad Progress, US-India Ties, and Political Unity
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readIndia’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has praised the global advocacy efforts of the seven All-Party delegations post Operation Sindoor, emphasizing that the initiative showcases India’s “political pluralism” and delivers a …
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PM Narendra Modi on a Five-Nation Trip to Strengthen the Global South Connection
by Prasad Kunduri, Special to South Asian Herald 6 minutes readOn July 2, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for a five-nation trip across two continents – Africa and Latin America – in a step to strengthen India’s relations …
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The Next Dalai Lama: A Child of Faith or a Pawn of Power?
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIn a move set to escalate tensions with Beijing, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, has firmly declared that his successor will be chosen by the India-based Gaden Phodrang Trust …
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Universities Gear Up for $160 Billion Fintech Future with Crypto Programs
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia’s higher education landscape is undergoing a strategic shift, as academic institutions across the country actively embrace crypto literacy and digital finance education. Once considered a fringe interest, cryptocurrencies and …
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Dhun Brings Back the Musical Trio of Mohit Suri, Mithoon, and Arijit Singh
by Rajiv Vijayakar 3 minutes readThe musical trio of Arijit Singh, Mithoon, and director Mohit Suri, who have created chartbusters in Hindi film music including Tum hi ho from Aashiqui 2, are back for the film Saiyaara’s next song, Dhun, …
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Secretary Marco Rubio Welcomes Quad Foreign Ministers in DC for High-Level Diplomatic Talks
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted his counterparts from the Quad, Indian Foreign Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi, for …
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Indian American Physician Dr. Tina Shah Launches Congressional Bid in New Jersey’s 7th District
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readWestfield, NJ — Indian American physician Dr. Tina Shah has announced her candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, vowing to challenge entrenched political …
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“The World’s Happiest Man” Premieres at NAIFF 2025; Festival Bridges Cultures Through Global Cinema
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe U.S. premiere of the feature film “The World’s Happiest Man” and a red-carpet event featuring directors, actors, and special guests were held on June 28, 2025, at the AFI …