The Indian Overseas Congress USA (IOCUSA), in association with its New Jersey, Telangana, and Kerala Chapters, organized a solemn memorial event at Albert’s Palace, Edison, New Jersey, to pay tribute to Shri Harbachan Singh, the long-serving Secretary-General of IOCUSA, whose passing marks an irreplaceable loss to the organization and the Indian diaspora. The program was attended by leaders and members representing multiple IOCUSA chapters. Ms. Praveen Singh, daughter of the late Harbachan Singh, offered floral tributes on behalf of the family. The Chief Guests, Members of Parliament Shri Chamala Kiran…
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Karur stampede: 40 dead so far, actor Vijay’s party TVK moves Madras High Court seeking CBI probe
Chennai: Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), has approached the Madras High Court seeking an independent and transparent inquiry into the stampede in Karur that claimed the lives of 40 people. A person injured in the stampede filed a petition in the Madras High Court on Sunday, requesting that the Director General of Police (DGP) be directed not to allow TVK and its leader Vijay to hold any public meeting, rally, or political gathering until the incident is investigated. TVK Deputy General Secretary CTR Nirmal Kumar said on Sunday…
Hindus offer condolences on Mormon President Nelson’s death
Hindus have offered condolences on the death of Russell Marion Nelson, 17th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), also known as Mormon Church, who died on September 27 in Salt Lake City (Utah, USA). Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that they were saddened by the passing of President Nelson, 101, whose energetic leadership was known for bridge-building across faiths, cultures, and political divides; calls for greater love and unity among people of diverse backgrounds; compassionate reform; connecting…
Marsa Ajman Announces the Launch of the 3rd Season of the Seasonal Market on October 1
Ajman, United Arab Emirates: Marsa Properties, the owner of Marsa Ajman Mall, has announced the launch of the third season of the annual Seasonal Market, which will run from October 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. This year’s edition is expected to mark a significant milestone in the quality of community and commercial activities hosted throughout the season. Organized as part of Marsa Properties’ commitment to enhancing its social and economic role in Ajman, the market aims to support Emirati entrepreneurs, local businesses, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by…
‘A new chapter begins’: Mammootty releases the first look of the much-anticipated ‘Loka’ part 2
Actor Mammootty has released the first look poster of the sequel to Malayalam’s highest-grossing blockbuster film Lokah. Mammootty announced this through a post on X with the caption, “Beyond myths. Beyond legends. A new chapter begins. #LokahChapter2.” Dulquer has released a video on his official YouTube channel featuring a dialogue between the characters penned by Tovino and Dulquer. Wayfarer Films had hinted about the release on social media the other day. Directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Wayfarer Films, the cast and crew of the film will largely remain…
Will stop BJP from coming to power, appeals to by-elections to ensure Sarwar’s victory: Owaisi
Patna: Ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, the AIMIM has announced its second candidate in the Seemanchal region. Asaduddin Owaisi has fielded Ghulam Sarwar from the Baisi assembly seat in Purnia district. Previously, the party had fielded Rana Ranjit Singh from the Dhaka seat in East Champaran. Ghulam Sarwar has previously contested the Byasi seat. In 2015, he secured nearly 16,000 votes on an AIMIM ticket. In the 2020 elections, he ran as an independent candidate and secured fourth place with approximately 5,000 votes. Syed Ruknuddin Ahmed of the…
Modi’s mega gift package for Odisha, projects worth ₹60,000 crore will change the face of the state
Jharsuguda (Odisha): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled development projects worth over ₹60,000 crore during his visit to Jharsuguda, Odisha. He inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for schemes in various sectors such as telecommunications, railways, higher education, health, skill development and rural housing. This is PM Modi’s seventh visit to the state since the BJP government was formed. The Prime Minister has been visiting Odisha approximately every two to three months since the Mohan Charan Majhi-led government was formed on June 12, 2024. Upon his arrival in Jharsuguda,…
BJP chalks out strategy to conquer Bihar, calls 45 prominent leaders from different states
Even before the announcement of the Bihar Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its election preparations. The party has announced election in-charges and co-in-charges and dispatched a special team of 45 senior leaders to Bihar. These leaders have been assigned key responsibilities for the assembly elections. Several senior leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah, Bihar election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan, co-in-charges C.R. Patil and Keshav Prasad Maurya, and Bihar in-charge Vinod Tawde, attended the NDA’s strategic meeting in Patna on Friday (September 26, 2025). The outline for “Mission…
Rahul Gandhi again raised the issue of vote theft, saying democracy in India is under threat
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is currently on a tour of South America. He will visit four countries and meet with political leaders, university students, and business leaders, according to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera. Pawan Khera wrote on his X account, “Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi is on a visit to South America. He will meet political leaders, university students, and business people in four countries.” He had previously visited the United States in April. This marked the beginning of his foreign travels since then. Upon…
Bihar elections: BJP appoints Dharmendra Pradhan as in-charge
The dates for the Bihar elections have not yet been announced, but all parties are fully prepared. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party made a major announcement on Thursday (September 25). The BJP has announced its in-charges for the Bihar and West Bengal elections. The party has appointed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as the in-charge for the Bihar elections, entrusting him with significant responsibility. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya and Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav have also been given important responsibilities. The BJP has appointed CR Patil and…
