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Washington: Amid ongoing internal strife within the US Department of Defense and the military, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned from his post. The White House confirmed the decision on Monday, coming after nearly 18 months at the helm. Long-standing ideological and policy differences with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are believed to be the primary reasons for this significant resignation. According to a senior military official, Driscoll had a detailed discussion with President Donald Trump about the current state of the US military and security strategy just before submitting his…

Christian Saunders, Acting Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) , has strongly condemned the Israeli occupation of the agency’s Qalandiya Vocational Training Center in East Jerusalem, calling the action a systematic attempt to undermine the agency and harm Palestinian rights. The seizure occurred on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 , when Israeli forces raided this key UNRWA facility in the Kafr Aqab area. The forces expelled all staff and completely barred their return. Following this, the Israeli flag was raised in the compound’s courtyard. By Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Israel had further strengthened its…

New Delhi: The Central Government has taken a historic decision to strengthen indigenisation and self-reliance in the defence sector. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of technology of all conventional missile systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to Indian industries. According to the information released by the Defence Ministry, the main objective of this move is to manufacture missile systems domestically on a large scale in the country and to increase the participation of Indian private and public industries in the national defence ecosystem. Following…

New Delhi: The path has been cleared for the implementation of the “Delhi Lakshmi Yojana,” launched with the aim of economically empowering women in Delhi. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented official acceptance letters to approximately 2,500 eligible women during a grand ceremony held at Talkatora Stadium on August 26. Sixty-five women were invited on stage and personally handed the letters, while the remaining beneficiaries will receive them before September 1. Giving an update on the progress of the scheme, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that under the scheme, which began on…

New Delhi / New Jersey— In a landmark celebration of India’s artistic heritage, Carnatic percussion maestro T. S. Nandakumar was formally honored with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award at a national investiture ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan IN New Delhi on August 13, 2026. The award was presented by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, as part of the 2024–2025 national honors recognizing outstanding contributions to the performing arts. Nandakumar, recognized in the Overseas – Music (Mridangam) category, stood among more than 100 eminent artists celebrated at the ceremony…

New York City, August 2026 — The Indian tricolor fluttered proudly over Madison Avenue as tens of thousands gathered for the world’s largest India Day Parade. Among the most celebrated participants was the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), whose leaders from across the nation marched at the forefront, symbolizing the strength, service, and unity of the Indian American medical community. Leading this year’s delegation was Dr. Meher Medavaram, President of AAPI, who extended warm greetings on the occasion of India’s Independence Day. “On this auspicious occasion of India’s…

New York City: The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) convened its national leadership in midtown Manhattan for a meaningful and energizing Leadership Retreat, marking the beginning of a special Independence Day weekend of fellowship, service, and celebration. Held at Utsav Restaurant on August 15th, the retreat brought together AAPI’s senior leadership, distinguished speakers, and members from across the country for an afternoon dedicated to collaboration, strategic vision, and strengthening organizational unity. Hosted by AAPI President Dr. Meher Medavaram, the retreat underscored AAPI’s commitment to advancing physician leadership,…

There’s some great news for delivery workers braving the heat and sun on Dubai’s streets. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has created a large network of air-conditioned restrooms for delivery riders, keeping the summer season in mind. This move will bring relief to all the migrant workers and Indian youth who work as delivery boys in the UAE and live on the streets in the scorching sun. According to officials, the RTA has constructed approximately 40 concrete and air-conditioned rest stations in major and busy areas of the city. These modern facilities are located…