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In a deeply moving and wide-ranging keynote address at a recent national healthcare advocacy conference, Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, President of the American Medical Association (AMA) delivered an urgent and reflective call for unity, reform, and equity throughout the U.S. health system. Drawing from personal experiences both as a physician and as a patient, the AMA President wove together stories of family, professional dedication, and the stark realities of American healthcare, galvanizing colleagues and policymakers with both candor and vision. In his keynote address at the 43rd annual Convention of the…

Area religious leaders belonging to diverse religions and denominations are holding candlelight vigil and offering prayers on July 30 evening at the Unity Center of Reno in Nevada for the July 28 Grand Sierra Resort Casino Reno mass-shooting victims. According to reports, three people died and some injured in this mass-shooting. To be organized by Hindu statesman Rajan Zed and Unity Minister Toni King; besides candlelight vigil; it will include prayers by Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Baha’i, Native-American, Pagan, etc., religious leaders. Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal…

Welcoming 29 New Jersey school districts declaring Diwali holiday during 2025-26 school year, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter-independent schools in New Jersey to close on their most popular festival Diwali. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that holiday on Diwali in New Jersey schools would be a step in the positive direction in view of the presence of a substantial number of Hindu students at schools around the state, as it was important to meet the religious and spiritual needs…

Welcoming Champlain Valley, Essex Westford, Burlington, Winooski school districts and Hinesburg Community School declaring Diwali holiday during 2025-26 school year, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter-independent schools in Vermont to close on their most popular festival Diwali. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that holiday on Diwali in Vermont schools would be a step in the positive direction in view of the presence of a substantial number of Hindu students at schools around the state, as it was important to meet…

Kinshasa. At least 21 people were killed in a terrorist attack on a church complex in Komanda town of eastern Congo on Sunday morning. The Islamic State-backed group ADF is believed to be responsible for the attack. Coordinator of the local civil organization Dieudonne Duranthabo said that fighters of the Allied Democratic Force entered the church complex at 1 am. Many people were shot, some bodies were found burnt. Houses and shops were also burnt. Komanda is located in Ituri province. Here Congo army spokesperson Lieutenant Jules Ngongo also confirmed…

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…

Thiruvananthapuram: Amidst various controversies and internal conflicts at the University of Kerala, University Registrar Dr. K.S. Anilkumar has applied for leave. He had applied for a few days’ leave from July 9 following the advice of doctors that his health condition was affecting his mental and physical health. The application stated that the doctor had cited problems including high and low blood pressure as the reason for the leave. Dr. Anil Kumar applied for leave, leading to further changes in the university constitution. Vice Chancellor Dr. Mohanan Kunnummal left for…

Thiruvananthapuram: The Central Meteorological Department has informed that there is a possibility of strong winds with a speed of 40 to 50 kmph in isolated places in Kerala from today (09/07/2025) to Friday (11/07/2025). The Central Meteorological Department has also informed that rain will continue in North Kerala for the next five days. Yellow alert has been issued in various districts. Today, a yellow alert has been issued for Kannur and Kasaragod. There is a warning that there will be heavy rain in isolated places. There is a yellow alert for…

KSU criticizes government for cancelling KEEM exam results by High Court KSU State President Aloysius Xavier said that the government’s action of conducting experiments on the future of students is objectionable. The government’s heavy setback was due to the change in the exam norms after the entrance exam. The order regarding the consolidation of marks was issued an hour before the publication of the KEEM rank list. KSU criticizes government for cancelling KEEM exam results by High Court KSU State President Aloysius Xavier said that the government’s action of conducting…