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Delhi Chokes, and India Fiddles: Our Modern Nero Moment
Every winter, Delhi is a city that appears to have been robbed of its ability to breathe fresh air. The air hangs low, thick, and metallic; the sun is weak, almost unwilling…
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Defense
Pentagon’s “Signalgate” Review Deepens Scrutiny of Defense Secretary Hegseth Amid Broader Storm Over Covert Strikes
The Pentagon Inspector General has concluded that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth improperly used an encrypted personal messaging app to share operational military details, according to people familiar with the still-classified…
Community
NFID Warns of Declining Vaccine Confidence as Respiratory Viruses Surge Nationwide
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is warning that “vaccination rates are declining, and misconceptions persist,” even as respiratory illnesses rise during the busy holiday season. At a December…
Economy
South Asia’s Debt Crunch Deepens as New World Bank Data Exposes Rising Servicing Burdens, Shrinking Inflows, and Mounting Solvency Risks
South Asia is moving closer to a structural debt crisis, not a cyclical squeeze, as fresh data from the World Bank’s International Debt Report 2024 shows the region’s external liabilities…
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India Intensifies Rescue and Relief Operations in Sri Lanka Under Operation Sagar Bandhu After Cyclone Ditwah
India has stepped up large-scale humanitarian and rescue operations in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which brought severe flooding, casualties, and widespread disruption across the island…
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U.S. Announces $2 Million in Emergency Aid to Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah
The United States has pledged $2 million in emergency life-saving assistance to support Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage across the country. According…
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New York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Responds to Five-Alarm Richmond Hill Fire
New York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar said she is working closely with emergency responders and support agencies following a devastating fire on December 1, 2025, in Richmond Hill that displaced 19…
Afghanistan
Afghan National Charged With First-Degree Murder in Thanksgiving Eve Shooting Near White House
A 29-year-old Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal of Bellingham, Washington, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with what authorities describe as an “ambush-style shooting” that targeted two members of…
Capitol Hill
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Secures Over $3 Million in Federal Funding for Key Community Projects in Rural Virginia
U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has announced that his office has secured more than $3 million in federal funding for community projects in Fauquier and Rappahannock counties. Fifteen local initiatives…
Capitol Hill
House Members Press VA and HUD for Answers on Budget Proposal That Could Undermine Veteran Housing Programs
US Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi and Delia Ramirez of Illinois have led a group of 12 House members in demanding clarity from the Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Housing and…
AI
The Silent Crisis in South Asian Success: Why Our Brightest Voices Stay Quiet and What It’s Costing Us
Across the U.S., South Asians are breaking barriers in medicine, tech, finance, academia, and entrepreneurship. We are one of the most educated and highest-earning immigrant groups in the country. Yet…
Capitol Hill
Alina Habba Disqualified as New Jersey Attorney After Appeals Court Finds Appointment Violated Federal Law
Alina Habba, President Donald Trump’s trusted legal aide, has been unseated as the New Jersey attorney following a sweeping and sharply worded rebuke by a federal appeals court on December…
Economy
India Says WTO Tech Pact Hurt Domestic Electronics Industry, Triggering Decades of Import Dependence
A parliamentary panel has warned that India’s decision to accept sweeping zero-tariff commitments under the WTO’s Information Technology Agreement (ITA) “effectively froze the country out of building a competitive electronics…
Afghanistan
White House Labels Afghan National a “Foreign Terrorist” and Criticizes Biden Administration’s Handling of 2021 Evacuations
The White House has labeled the 29-year-old Afghan national accused of ambushing two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House on November 26, 2025, as a…
Community
First Lady Melania Trump Unveils “Home Is Where The Heart Is” as 2025 White House Christmas Theme
First Lady Melania Trump has announced the 2025 White House Christmas theme, “Home Is Where The Heart Is,” a concept she says “illuminates the heartfelt character of America” within the…
Charity
“Her Voice” Inaugural Charity Gala to Raise Funds for Loudoun Abuse Survivors
“Her Voice,” a nonprofit organization led by local students, will hold its inaugural Charity Gala on December 6, 2025, in Ashburn, Virginia, aiming to raise $8,000 for the Loudoun Abused…