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A solidarity gathering in support of students in India and peaceful democratic protest was held at the Mahatma Gandhi Statue in San Francisco on Thursday, July 23, bringing together Telangana Cabinet Minister Seethakka, leaders of the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) USA, students, and members of the Indian community.

A tiny sea creature that lived nearly 600 million years ago may hold the key to understanding how human eyes evolved, according to a new study by researchers from Lund University in Sweden and the University of Sussex in the U.K.

A shooting at the annual Bite of Seattle food festival left several people injured on Sunday, July 26, forcing visitors to flee in panic as police rushed to the scene at Seattle Center.

indica News Bureau- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has assumed additional charge as the Union Minister for Education, succeeding Dharmendra Pradhan, whose resignation was accepted by President Droupadi Murmu with immediate effect. After taking charge, on Sunday, July 26, Joshi expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for entrusting him with the responsibility. Today, I assumed []

By Justice Markandey Katju (Justice Markandey Katju is a former Judge, Supreme Court of India, and former Chairman of the Press Council of India. The views expressed are his own.) The Cockroach Janta Party ( CJP ) protest which began on 19th June 2026 at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, ended on 25th July with the resignation []

According to the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 228.4 million people (79.2%) over the age of 12 years mentioned having drunk alcohol in their lifetime, and 178.7 million people (62.0%) in this age group reported that they drank in the past year. When such a large majority of people are consumers of alcohol, then there is bound to be its acceptance in society and guaranteed fake support systems that will legitimize its use, contrary to what science says.

Older men with higher levels of frailty are more likely to experience an enlarged prostate and lower urinary tract symptoms, according to a new study that analyzed health data from thousands of men in China and the United States.

NVIDIA and South Korea's SK Group have unveiled an artificial intelligence and semiconductor partnership worth more than USD 500 billion, marking one of the largest AI infrastructure collaborations announced to date.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday called off its 36-day nationwide agitation after the Centre agreed to all of the student group's key demands, including the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and assurances on compensation for families of students who died by suicide and protection for protesters.

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, July 25, saying he was stepping down in the larger interest of students and to ensure that the country's youth do not become trapped in a web of confusion.

President Donald Trump has defended his administration's latest tariffs, saying they are helping bring record investment into the United States and will stand up to legal challenges.

A Republican senator has unveiled a sweeping proposal that would dramatically reshape the H-1B visa program, including a three-year pause on new visas, a sharp reduction in annual approvals, and tougher rules for employers and foreign workers.

A recent surge in domestic violence fatalities has rattled local communities, prompting advocacy leaders to issue an urgent call for widespread vigilance, stronger prevention measures, and sustained public funding.

A new study suggests that changing cancer treatments before tumors stop responding could help patients avoid drug resistance and improve the chances of eliminating the disease.

Infosys has named company veteran Ashiss Kumar Dash as its next chief executive officer, setting the stage for a planned leadership transition even as the IT services giant reported mixed first-quarter earnings and lowered its full-year revenue growth outlook.

India has been placed in the lower tariff category under the latest trade action announced by the United States, with officials saying New Delhi secured the reduced rate after engaging with Washington on labor practices.

Veteran Indian-origin business journalist and journalism educator Pallavi Gogoi has been named the new executive director of the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism at Columbia Journalism School, taking charge of one of the institution's flagship professional programs.

Nearly four years after surviving a brutal knife attack that left him permanently injured, author Salman Rushdie returned to court on Thursday, July 23, to describe the moments he believed he might not survive, as the man accused of carrying out the assault faces federal terrorism charges in the U.S.

A California law authorizing public schools and community colleges to observe Diwali as a paid holiday is facing a legal challenge after a taxpayer advocacy group sued Gov. Gavin Newsom, arguing the measure gives unconstitutional preferential treatment to a religious holiday.

India's 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi announced himself on the international stage in stunning fashion on Thursday, July 23, becoming the youngest player in men's international cricket history to score a half-century.

Indian Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike in the presence of Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh, doctors, family members, supporters, and senior leaders of the Apex Body of Leh Ladakh on late Thursday night, July 23.

The ongoing protests led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in New Delhi have drawn support from Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the U.S.-based leader of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), who has announced financial backing for the agitation and renewed calls for India's breakup.

An alleged member of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria organized crime group will remain in federal custody in the United States and will be transferred to California to face racketeering conspiracy charges after a judge ruled that he posed both a flight risk and a danger to the community.

An Indian-origin doctor who secretly recorded hospital staff in a restroom at a hospital in the U.S. state of Ohio has been sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple voyeurism charges, according to court records.

If we compare the future of the newly formed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has created a hue and cry in India through its protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, with that of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), there is, to my mind, a sharp contrast.

The man convicted of attempting to kill Indian-origin author Salman Rushdie is now facing federal terrorism charges in the United States, with prosecutors arguing that the 2022 attack was carried out to carry out a decades-old Iranian fatwa against the writer.

The joint mission between NASA and ISRO has begun streaming live Earth-observation data to the public, offering scientists an unprecedented look at dynamic planetary shiftsstarting with a striking Antarctic glacier that is shaped like a hummingbird.

Dr. Arvind Raman will serve as the acting director of the United States Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) after Chris Fall stepped down as head of the federal artificial intelligence agency, the U.S. Commerce Department announced.

iNDICA NEWS BUREAU- Congress MPs wore black on the Parliament premises on Wednesday, July 22, as they stepped up their protest over the alleged NEET paper leak and the police action against demonstrators in New Delhi, with senior party leader Shashi Tharoor accusing the government of failing students and weakening democratic values. Speaking to reporters, []

A police head constable was killed after suspected terrorists opened fire on a police team deployed for Amarnath Yatra security in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Wednesday, July 22, triggering a high-level security review by the administration.

The Opposition's latest show of unity over the NEET paper leak issue has once again highlighted the difficult balance political parties are trying to maintain between working together at the national level and competing against one another in the states.

Two Indian brothers were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after attending an immigration interview at a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office in San Jose, California

By Ashok Bhan (Ashok Bhan is a noted Senior Supreme Court Advocate and distinguished fellow, International Law Centre) The reports surrounding the police response to the peaceful protest organized by the Cockroach Janata Party have once again brought into sharp focus a fundamental question: Is democratic dissent being accorded the constitutional respect it deserves? The []

The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified on Tuesday, July 21, as U.S. forces carried out a fresh round of strikes on Iranian military targets, while Tehran responded with missile and drone attacks against several American military facilities in the Middle East.

Scientists have created the first detailed map showing how the influenza A virus takes control of human cells during infection, a breakthrough that could help researchers develop better flu drugs and vaccines.

President Donald Trump has unveiled a phased tariff plan for imported generic medicines that gives foreign drugmakers two years to move manufacturing to the United States before facing steep import duties.

By Ritu Jha- Manisha Pathak, a longtime Fremont resident, Human Relations commissioner and mental health volunteer, is seeking election to the Fremont City Council, saying she wants to prioritize public safety, homelessness, environmental sustainability and community collaboration. A resident of Fremonts Mission and South Fremont area for more than 23 years, Pathak said her campaign []

Ten workers were killed after a suspected methane gas explosion inside an under-construction tunnel of the Teesta Stage-VI Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim, prompting the state government to announce compensation for the victims and order an inquiry into the accident.

Drinking coffee in moderation is unlikely to harm the heart and may even lower the risk of several cardiovascular conditions, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Thousands of Indian Americans from across the United States are expected to gather in Washington, D.C., on July 25 for a major event marking America's 250th anniversary, with lawmakers, business leaders, diplomats, and community figures set to take part in the bipartisan celebration.

An investigation is underway after a 27-year-old woman died following an anti-aging treatment at a wellness center in New York, leading to the arrest of an unlicensed doctor accused of practicing medicine without a U.S. license.

The Trump administration has launched denaturalization proceedings against 10 naturalized U.S. citizens, including a Pakistan-born man accused of using multiple identities to obtain immigration benefits, as part of what it described as the largest citizenship revocation effort in U.S. history.

Technology entrepreneur and ultra-endurance cyclist Shankar Muniyappa is bringing his nonprofit fitness platform, Saval, to India after growing the community across the U.S. West Coast, aiming to encourage more people to embrace active lifestyles through local challenges and community engagement. The expansion officially kicks off with the launch of a new geographic chapter in Nagpur, India, establishing a localized hub for regional fitness enthusiasts.

Cricket is no longer just a global sport. It is fast becoming part of America's sporting story. The Cricket Impact Lunch 2026, held at Eve's Waterfront in Oakland during the Major League Cricket Championship Weekend, showed just how quickly cricket is growing in the United States. The event also carried an emotional touch as the cricket world remembered West Indies legend Sir Garfield Sobers (19362026), widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in history. His remarkable career was cel

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Monday, July 20, that it had launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. military assets in Jordan and Kuwait, describing the strikes as retaliation for continued American military operations against Iran.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he will meet with his counterparts from India, Japan, and Australia during this week's ASEAN meetings, as Washington steps up its engagement in the Indo-Pacific while also preparing for an expected visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States in September.

Indian-origin technology leader Uday Ruddarraju has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Compute at OpenAI, marking another major milestone in his career just a year after joining the artificial intelligence company from Elon Musk's xAI.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child, a baby boy named Alec Neel Vance, in a historic moment that makes Vance the first sitting U.S. vice president in more than 150 years to have a child while in office.

Spain completed a memorable FIFA World Cup 2026 by not only lifting the trophy but also sweeping several of the tournament's biggest individual honors, while France captain Kylian Mbappe finished as the competition's top scorer.

The arrest of Punjab Police officer Gurinderjit Singh Nagra has reopened a case that first came to light through allegations made by U.S. prosecutors linking him to an international organized crime investigation.