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Across the United States, Indian diplomatic posts celebrated the nations 80th Independence Day on August 15 through tricolor unfurling ceremonies, cultural showcases, and diaspora participation. The nationwide events were organized in alignment with the Ministry of Cultures Har Ghar Tiranga and Surya Path Tiranga outreach programs.

The historic California Theatre in San Jose hosted the third North American Film Association Film Festival from Aug. 7-9, bringing filmmakers, actors and cross-cultural storytellers together for three days of film premieres, masterclasses and awards.

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United States Vice President JD Vance spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, Aug. 8, with the two leaders discussing ways to further strengthen the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across several key areas.

Veteran actor Rohini Hattangadi received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the North America Film Association during a three-day Marathi film festival that opened Aug. 7 with a red carpet event at the California Theatre in San Jose.

The Indian government is examining whether Meta's recommendation systems are compatible with the legal protections available to intermediaries under the Information Technology Act, while also asking the U.S. tech giant to take stronger action against deepfakes and other harmful AI-generated content, according to sources.

The U.S. Senate has approved a broad new sanctions bill aimed at increasing pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine, with the proposed legislation potentially exposing major buyers of Russian energy, including India, to tariffs of up to 100 percent.