Author: Sonam

Notification issued for the formation of a new Legislative Assembly in West Bengal

Sonam

Kolkata: With the official announcement of the West Bengal Assembly election results, the constitutional process for the formation of a new government in the state has now gained momentum. The Election Commission of India on Tuesday issued a formal notification regarding the formation of the new Assembly, which has now been forwarded to the Governor. With this document reaching Raj Bhavan, the Model Code of Conduct in the state has ceased to be in effect, and the legal path for the democratic transfer of power has been fully paved. This…

Rahul Gandhi’s big allegation: Every sixth MP won by vote theft, targeting BJP

Sonam

New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party over electoral integrity. In a post released on the social media platform ‘X’ on Wednesday, he claimed that every sixth BJP MP in the current Lok Sabha has won through ‘vote theft’. Rahul Gandhi questioned the BJP’s winning streak, saying that if elections in the country were conducted in a completely fair and free manner, the ruling party would not be able to cross…

Bhagwant Mann’s statement sparks political controversy; BJP demands evidence of blast

Sonam

Amritsar: The serial blasts that took place in Amritsar and Jalandhar in Punjab on Tuesday night have created an earthquake in the state’s politics. Amidst the investigation into these incidents, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has directly targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party, calling it preparation for the upcoming elections. Addressing the media in Sri Anandpur Sahib, the Chief Minister said that the BJP often creates an atmosphere of fear and violence to win elections, which is a threat to the peace of Punjab. Following this statement by the Chief Minister, a…

Major political change in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma resigns, continues as caretaker CM

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Dispur: With the official announcement of the results of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, the process of forming a new government in the state has intensified. In this regard, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, along with his entire cabinet, has submitted his resignation to Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya. The Governor has accepted his resignation and requested him to continue as acting Chief Minister until the new government takes office. The Chief Minister has clarified that the date for the swearing-in ceremony is expected to be determined after May 11. To…

Drs. Kathula, Patel, and Sudhakaran Elected to AMA International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS)

Ajay Ghosh

Dr. Satheesh Kathula, Dr. Deepu Sudhakaran, and Vikram B. Patel have been elected to the American Medical Association (AMA) International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS). AMA is the largest and only national association that convenes more than 200 state and specialty medical societies and other critical stakeholders. Throughout history, the AMA has always followed its mission: to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. The three distinguished Indian American physicians will assume office at the 2026 Annual IMGS Meeting on June 5, 2026. Dr. Kathula…

AAPI Announces AAPICON 2026: “The Real Stage, The Real Celebration” as Tampa Prepares for a Landmark Convention

Ajay Ghosh

Tampa, FL —  The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) has officially opened registration for its A to Z Package for the 44th Annual AAPI Convention & Scientific Assembly — AAPICON 2026, set to take place over the July 4th weekend in Tampa, Florida. AAPI leaders describe the 2026 convention as a defining moment for the organization, promising an elevated experience built on unity, excellence, and celebration. AAPI President Dr. Amit Chakrabarty announced the launch in a message to members, declaring: “This is the convention — the one…

This matter is more important than Sabarimala: Supreme Court

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New Delhi: Supreme Court takes tough stand on the process of appointment of Election Commissioners, rejects Centre’s plea to postpone the hearing. The Supreme Court of India has categorically refused to adjourn the hearing on petitions challenging the controversial 2023 law relating to the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners. During Wednesday’s proceedings, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the central government, sought time citing his preoccupation with other constitutional matters, a request that was flatly rejected by a bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra…

NAGAPANCHAMI (Article): Thodupuzha K Shankar, Mumbai

Thodupuzha K Shankar, Mumbai

Introduction: NAGAPANCHAMI is a very famous festival, celebrated in a humble way towards the end of July every year everywhere in India. Especially in Maharashtra, it’s considered a very important festival which involves praying at the special temples for serpents. On this day of NAGAPANCHAMI, nagas cobras and all snakes are worshipped in the specific Naga temples, with flowers, milk, sweets, lamps and even sacrifices to Nagas or serpent deities made of stone, silver wood or paintings on the wall which are first bathed with water and milk and then…

UST and iHUB-IIT Roorkee Partner to Advance Engineering R&D and Deep‑Tech Innovation in India

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Strategic collaboration to co-develop advanced digital and engineering solutions in robotics, IoT, and cybersecurity Partnership to combine UST’s engineering and AI capabilities with iHUB’s research and innovation ecosystem Thiruvananthapuram, 28April 2026: UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with iHUBDivyaSampark, the technology innovation hubat IIT Roorkee and a joint initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, to accelerate the developmentin engineering R&D and deep‑tech innovation. By combining UST’s expertise in embedded hardware, firmware engineering, cloud platforms,…

Eye Foundation of America Raises Hope for a World Without Childhood Blindness at Charity Gala in New Jersey

Ajay Ghosh

Accessibility and Affordability at the Heart of the Mission Somerset, NJ | April 28, 2026 — The Eye Foundation of America (EFA) hosted an elegant and impactful Charity Gala on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at The Imperia in Somerset, New Jersey, bringing together philanthropists, medical professionals, business leaders, and community advocates united by a single vision: a world free from preventable childhood blindness. Held under the theme “Join Our Vision,” the gala highlighted the critical importance of collective action in expanding access to affordable and high‑quality eye care for children…