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CBI did not find evidence: Court closed corruption case against Satyendra Jain

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New Delhi: Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court has closed the ongoing corruption case against Aam Aadmi Party leader Satyendra Jain. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has not found any evidence of any illegal benefit in this case. Special Judge (PC Act) of Rouse Avenue Court Dig Vinay Singh accepted the CBI’s closure report. He said that even after four years of investigation, no evidence of corruption has been found against Jain. The allegations presented and the factual background are not enough to initiate further investigation or proceedings. The law clearly…

Indian Overseas Congress USA Hosts Meet & Greet with Rajasthan Assembly Leaders

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NEW YORK: The Indian Overseas Congress USA (IOC USA) hosted an engaging Meet & Greet event on August 1, 2025 in New York. The evening brought together members of the Indian diaspora and political leaders from the Rajasthan Assembly, fostering dialogue on key socio-political issues and strengthening ties between overseas Indians and their homeland. The event was honored by the presence of Shri Tika Ram Jully, Leader of the Opposition, Rajasthan Assembly; Shri Ramkesh Meena, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Rajasthan Assembly; and Shri Aamin Kagji, Member of Legislature, Rajasthan…

Dr. Sampat Shivangi Legacy Award Presented to Dr. Bharat Barai During AAPI Convention in Cincinnati

Ajay Ghosh, Media Coordinator, AAPI

Dr. Bharat Barai, a distinguished Indian American physician and community leader, was honored with the first ever Dr. Sampat Shivangi Legacy Award for his leadership, contributions to the society and close association with Dr. Shivangi, during the 43rd annual American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)  Convention in Cincinnati on July 26, 2025. Congressman Jonathan Jacson, representing District 1 in Illinois presented the award to Dr. Barai. The award ceremony attended by nearly 1,000 physicians, and community was a tribute to Dr. Shivangi, remembering his impactful work in healthcare,…

Nimisha Priya’s chances of survival are diminishing; Victim’s brother demands death penalty

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New Delhi: The hopes of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who is facing death sentence in Yemen, surviving are diminishing. Nimisha was to be hanged on 16 July 2025, but after the intervention of a Muslim cleric of India, the sentence was postponed indefinitely. The brother of the Yemeni citizen for whose murder Nimisha is to be hanged has now written a letter demanding that she be punished as soon as possible. The brother of the deceased has clearly written in the letter that the family is not at all ready…

‘Your government only sucks your blood 24 hours a day’, said Rahul Gandhi in the Save Constitution rally

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Bhubaneswar: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge are on a one-day visit to Odisha today on Friday. Both the leaders participated in the Save Constitution Rally organized in Bhubaneswar Baramunda. Addressing the Samvidhaan Bachao rally in Bhubaneswar, Rahul Gandhi said that something new has started. More than 40,000 women have disappeared in Odisha. Till date it has not been known where these women have gone. Every day women are tortured here. They are raped. Every day 15 women are raped…

Should leaders retire after the age of 75? RSS chief’s statement creates political uproar

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Hyderabad: A comment by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has created a stir in political circles. He said that when a person turns 75, he should stop himself and leave the way for others. He said this at a book release program in Nagpur. Mohan Bhagwat’s statement has given birth to a new debate. The meaning of this statement is being interpreted in political corridors. Should there be an age limit in politics as well? The special thing is that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also reached close…

Screen launched Screen Academy

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Will identify, nurture Indian Cinema’s most exciting voices of the future. New not-for-profit initiative will provide postgraduate fellowships to top film school students annually, supported by industry mentorship; Cannes and Oscar winners, Guneet Monga, Payal Kapadia, Resul Pookutty amongst its members. The Indian Express Group and Screen announced Wednesday the launch of Screen Academy, a pioneering not-for-profit initiative that will nurture and showcase exciting new voices in Indian cinema. With an exciting and fast-growing list of diverse members including Cannes and Oscar winners, Guneet Monga, Payal Kapadia and Resul Pookutty,…

Devotees being beaten up at the famous religious site Khatu Shyamji temple premises in Rajasthan

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Sikar, Rajasthan: A video of devotees being beaten up at the famous religious site Khatu Shyamji temple premises is going viral on social media. In the video, it can be seen that local shopkeepers and their employees are brutally beating the devotees with sticks. There is huge anger among the people after the incident. According to the information, during heavy rain on Friday, some devotees entered a shop to hide. The shopkeeper asked them to come out, which led to an argument. When the dispute escalated, the shopkeeper and his…

Gilbert Town Council in Arizona to begin with ancient Hindu prayers

Universal Society of Hinduism

Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Gilbert Town Council. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English interpretation of the prayers. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and the root language of Indo-European languages. Zed, who is the President of Universal Society of Hinduism, will recite from Rig-Veda, the oldest scripture of the world still in common use; besides lines from Upanishads and Bhagavad-Gita (Song of the Lord), both ancient Hindu scriptures. He plans to start and end…

Election of new BJP president possible by July 21

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New Delhi: The election of the new national president of BJP can be held before the start of the monsoon session of Parliament on July 21. The exercise in this direction will intensify from next week. New state presidents will be elected in about 10 states. The election process of the national president is expected to start soon after this. Informal talks by senior BJP leaders have given clear indications that the election of the new president will not be postponed now. The monsoon session of Parliament is starting from…