Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on July 2, 2025, sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to six months in prison for contempt of court. This marks the first conviction for …
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Guest Column: The Trump-Musk Feud is Not Funny Business
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readIt will be shrugged away in some quarters as two powerful men and an occasional soap opera, but not really a drama to drag on for decades. In the context …
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Shubhanshu Shukla Nears Return from Space: A Strategic Prelude to India’s Gaganyaan Mission
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readGroup 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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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 …