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India received a major boost ahead of its upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, with former skipper Rohit Sharma and veteran all rounder Hardik Pandya set to return after successfully clearing their fitness assessments.

Apple, on Monday, June 8, used its Worldwide Developers Conference 2026 to unveil Siri AI, a major overhaul of its digital assistant that the company says will bring more natural conversations, deeper personalization, and advanced reasoning capabilities across its devices.

Scientists have identified a blood-based protein signature that may predict a person's risk of developing lung cancer years before the disease is diagnosed, a breakthrough that could open the door to earlier detection and even preventive treatment.

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched denaturalization proceedings against 17 naturalized citizens accused of concealing serious crimes or providing false information during the citizenship process, with one of the cases involving an Indian-origin businessman convicted of visa fraud.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville has selected engineering educator and researcher Srinath Ekkad as the next dean of its College of Engineering, bringing in a veteran Indian-origin academic leader as the college prepares for a period of growth in research, graduate education, and industry partnerships.

The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has named renowned Indian-origin glaucoma specialist Pradeep Y Ramulu as the next chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, marking the return of a former trainee to one of the world's leading eye care centers.

TiE Silicon Valley's annual TiEcon conference brought together founders, investors and technology leaders from around the world last month, highlighting the growing influence of artificial intelligence, strengthening U.S.-India technology ties and the challenges of building the next generation of innovation.

A U.S. federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's controversial proposal to impose a $100,000 fee on employers seeking to hire foreign workers under the H-1B visa program, ruling that the measure exceeded presidential authority and violated the constitutional separation of powers.

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The rise of the San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket has been as much a triumph of organizational strategy as it has been one of athletic performance. At the helm of this venture-backed franchise is David White, a seasoned sports executive whose career spans elite-level administration across Australia and the United States. Whites background, which includes key roles with Cricket Australia, Hockey Australia, and Cricket Victoria, provided him with the operational depth required to stee

The simple act of blinking, something most people rarely think about, plays a crucial role in keeping the eyes healthy. Eye specialists are now warning that modern habits, especially increased screen time, are causing many people to blink less often, leading to a growing number of dry eye cases.

India delivered a dominant all-round performance to crush Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in the one-off Test at New Chandigarh on Monday, June 8, recording the biggest innings-margin victory in the team's Test history.

A mother and daughter from the United States turned their shared passion for yoga into a historic achievement at the World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad, winning medals in their respective categories and showcasing how the ancient practice transformed their lives.

India on Monday, June 8, voiced deep concern over the renewed hostilities in West Asia, urging all sides to step back from further confrontation and pursue a diplomatic solution as tensions in the region escalated once again.

OpenAI is upgrading ChatGPT's memory capabilities with a new system designed to make conversations more personalized, accurate, and useful over time.

A routine pizza delivery in Philadelphia ended in tragedy when a 28-year-old Indian man from Telangana was shot dead after being sent to what his family believes was a fake delivery location designed to lure him into an ambush.

More than 250 riders took to the streets of Kolkata on Sunday, June 7, as the city hosted the inaugural Joy-Freedom Ride motorcycle rally, an event aimed at highlighting the long-standing security partnership between India and the United States.

Dont put away your Nithya for Mayor yard signs and buttons just yet! The Los Angeles mayoral race is still not over.

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran came under renewed strain on Sunday, June 7, after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward Israel, prompting fresh warnings from both sides and drawing a strong response from President Donald Trump.

Clinical depression is a mental health condition characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness, loss of interest in activities, feelings of worthlessness, lack of concentration, sleep disturbances, appetite or weight changes, restlessness or slowing down, and fatigue that lasts over two weeks. Unlike normal sadness or grief, which are temporary reactions to life events, clinical depression lasts for weeks, months, or years. According to the World Health Organization, about 4% people experienc

Jungle Primaries are over in California. It is too early to call on the two races hogging the headlines for California Governor and Los Angeles Mayor, but this much is clear. Discontent against Democrats mismanagement is bubbling up. What was supposed to be a blue wave may turn up to be anything but in California, even after Prop 50.

In Indian cricket, feelings don't matter anymore, and Suryakumar Yadav just learned that the hard way. Even though he led India to a T20 World Cup win just months ago, he was recently dropped from the team. The chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, wants to prepare for the 2028 Olympics and decided to make Shreyas Iyer the new captain. This cold decision shows that Indian cricket now cares more about future planning than rewarding past success.

With the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatening to become the worst of its kind, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a continental response plan.

I picked up Poems Across Time with a degree of familiarity. I have known Mr. Bhibhu Acharya for some time and have admired his artwork over the years, including pieces that I have collected myself.

A protest demanding accountability over recent examination controversies drew supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday, June 6, with demonstrators calling for the resignation of India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Washington, DC and New Delhi could finalize the first phase of their long-awaited bilateral trade agreement by mid-July, India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday, June 5, signaling progress in negotiations aimed at boosting market access for Indian businesses.

The U.S. Senate has approved a major immigration enforcement bill that would significantly increase funding for federal border and immigration agencies, setting up a contentious debate in the House of Representatives.

Tensions in the Persian Gulf escalated on Friday, June 5, after the U.S. military said it intercepted four Iranian attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, and later carried out strikes on Iranian radar sites along the country's southern coast.

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president, K Annamalai has resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking a major development in the state's political landscape and fueling speculation about his future plans.

Today, June 5, is being observed throughout the world as World Environment Day (hereinafter referred to as WED). In 1972, the UN General Assembly, to raise awareness of the dangers to the environment and motivate countries to take steps to safeguard it, declared June 5 as WED.

An Indian-origin couple from San Mateo died after being swept away in the waters near a popular waterfall in Kings Canyon National Park, reports said.

Artificial intelligence is transforming scientific discovery, but deep concerns over federal research funding and the future of American innovation dominated discussions among Nobel laureates and technology leaders at TiE Silicon Valley's TiEcon 2026 conference.

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President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Washington and New Delhi will reach a trade agreement, saying negotiations are moving forward.

The U.S. Justice Department has launched investigations into 15 medical schools over potential race discrimination in admissions, expanding its scrutiny of diversity practices in higher education following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.

A Republican-backed effort to create the first nationwide consumer privacy law in the U.S. has triggered a sharp debate in Congress, with lawmakers, industry groups, and privacy advocates divided over how Americans' personal data should be protected in the digital age.

The Indian government has cleared a major tax relief measure for foreign investors, removing capital gains tax on investments in government securities held by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in a bid to attract more overseas capital into the country's debt market.

Thousands of yoga enthusiasts are expected to gather in the heart of New York City on June 21 as Times Square will host its annual Summer Solstice celebration, transforming one of the world's busiest intersections into a day-long space for wellness and mindfulness.

India could be without both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for all or part of the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, with Kohli ruled out due to a hamstring injury and Rohit's participation remaining uncertain, reports said.

India and China could face new trade pressure from the United States after Washington proposed fresh tariffs on imports from dozens of economies over concerns related to forced labor in global supply chains.

The contemporary global economic order is deeply influenced, if not entirely defined, by the volatile relationship between the United States and China. Together, these two behemoths account for nearly 40% of global GDP, dominate international trade flows, anchor technological innovation, and sway global financial markets. Whether the world experiences sustained growth or a bruising recession, increasingly depends upon the trajectory of Washington-Beijing relations. It is, without a doubt, the mo

Several women of Indian origin have secured a place in Fortune's 2026 Most Powerful Women list, with eight leaders featuring among the world's most influential business executives across industries ranging from banking and technology to entertainment and pharmaceuticals.

A trade agreement between India and the U.S. could be finalized within weeks, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday, June 3, signaling fresh momentum in economic ties between the two countries as they also expand cooperation in technology, critical minerals, and regional security.

Just three months after being crowned the world champions, a major leadership change could be on the horizon for India's T20I team, with Shreyas Iyer emerging as the frontrunner to become the new captain ahead of the team's upcoming tour of Europe.

As India prepares for a sharp rise in energy demand in the coming decades, the United States is looking to expand civil nuclear cooperation with the country and promote greater private sector involvement in the sector, U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Wednesday, May 3.

Thirty Indian nationals were among 52 people arrested during a recent immigration enforcement operation in Arizona that targeted individuals operating commercial vehicles while unlawfully present in the United States, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Several Indian American candidates secured spots in California's November general election following the June 2 primary, while others failed to advance despite strong fundraising efforts and support within the South Asian community.

Tensions across the Gulf escalated further early Wednesday, June 3, as Kuwait and Bahrain activated air defense measures following a new wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks, while the U.S. military said its forces and regional partners successfully intercepted multiple incoming threats.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday, June 2, signed a broad executive order designed to boost artificial intelligence development while strengthening the nation's cybersecurity defenses, as the administration seeks to maintain the United States' leadership in the AI race.

Concerns over healthcare staffing shortages in rural America took center stage during a Senate hearing on Tuesday, June 2, as lawmakers pressed the Department of Homeland Security to ease visa-related costs for foreign doctors willing to work in underserved communities.