Last Updated: July 20, 2026 Indian students renting cars in the United States should understand the insurance options before driving. This guide explains liability insurance, collision damage waivers, personal accident insurance, credit card coverage and what to do after a rental car accident. Renting a car is common for many Indian

Last Updated: July 18, 2026 Most Indian students studying in the United States have some form of insurance, but the type and coverage vary. This guide explains university health insurance, private insurance, travel insurance, accidental death benefits, repatriation coverage and the protection studen

Last Updated: July 18, 2026 Student insurance may help cover the repatriation of remains to India, but coverage depends on the policy. This guide explains international student insurance, accidental death benefits, transportation costs, consular assistance and the documents families may need after a death in the United States. When

Last Updated: July 20, 2026 Family compensation after a U.S. student crash may be available when another driver or responsible party caused the death. This guide explains liability insurance, wrongful-death claims, uninsured motorist coverage, funeral costs and the steps an Indian family may need to take. When an Indian student dies in a U.S. car crash without causing the collisio

Last Updated: July 18, 2026 When an Indian student dies in a U.S. car crash, several legal and administrative steps follow before the remains can be returned to India. This guide explains the police investigation, family notificat

This guide explains NRE, NRO and FCNR accounts in plain English, compares tax and repatriation rules, shows where overseas and Indian income should go, and gives realistic account combinations for salaried NRIs, landlords, investors and families. Last reviewed: July 18, 2026 The first banking question most new NRIs ask sounds simple: “Which Indian account should I use now?”

Skyroot Aerospace is preparing Vikram-1 for its maiden orbital mission from Sriharikota. Scheduled for July 18, 2026, the launch could mark India’s first privately developed orbital rocket flight and strengthen the country’s commercial small-satellite launch sector. The Vikram-1 first orbital launch is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. IST on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Through Missio

India’s bullet train programme is moving into a new phase, with Indian-built high-speed trains expected to start services before Japan supplies its next-generation E10 Shinkansen sets. The plan is important for domestic rail technology, faster corridor rollout and long-term India-Japan cooperation. The India bullet train project with Indian trains is set to begin before Japan supplies its next-generation E10 Shinkansen fleet. The Ministry of E

US strikes Chabahar Port surveillance tower in a major expansion of its military campaign against Iran. CENTCOM says the facility helped the IRGC monitor shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran insists the strategically important port remains operational despite the attack. US Strikes Chabahar Port Surveillance Tower in Iran  

An Indian merchant navy captain denied UK bail remains in custody after being accused of breaching British sanctions linked to transporting Russian oil. The case centres on the interception of the MV Smyrtos and raises questions about sanctions enforcement and the responsibilities of ship masters. Indian Merchant Navy Captain Denied UK Bail in Russia Oil Case

Iran media reporting restrictions have been imposed following renewed US airstrikes, with authorities directing news organisations to limit coverage of civilian infrastructure damage. The directive comes as Washington considers expanding its military campaign, raising fresh concerns over regional stability. Iran Media Reporting Restrictions Ordered After US Strikes

The SIT investigating alleged irregularities in donations received by the Ram temple trust is likely to submit an interim status report to the Supreme Court on Monday, July 20, 2026. The team may also seek additional time to complete the investigation and recommend administrative reforms. SIT Interim Report Expected Before Supreme Court The Special Investigation Team examining alleged embezzlement of donations received by the Shri Ram Janm

The Centre has listed five new bills and two previously introduced measures for the Monsoon Session 2026 beginning Monday, July 20. However, the Delimitation Bill and Public Office Disqualification Bill are absent, fuelling speculation over whether they could be introduced later. Monsoon Session Bills Leave Delimitation Question Open The Union government has outlined its legislative agenda for the Monsoon Session 2026, listing five new bil

Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval reviewed India-Myanmar security cooperation with his Myanmar counterpart, U Tin Aung San, during bilateral talks held around the fifth BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs’ Meeting in New Delhi. The engagement came as conflict inside Myanmar continues to create security, humanitarian and economic challenges along India’s northeastern frontier. Myanmar Risk to India’s Northeast

Trump Media plans to launch the Trump Truth API, giving Wall Street traders faster access to Truth Social posts. The paid service has raised ethics concerns over market-moving presidential announcements. Trump Truth API Raises Questions Over Faster Access to Presidential Posts Trump Media & Technology Group is preparing to launch a paid data service that will deliver selected Truth Social posts to financial inst

India’s first hydrogen train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jind railway station in Haryana. The fuel-cell train will operate on the Jind-Sonipat route, generating electricity on board while emitting water vapour and heat at the point of use. Hydrogen Train Launch Marks Indian Railways Milestone Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, July 17, 2026, flagged off India’s first h

The UP cleric Krishna remark controversy erupted after a video of Maulana Jarjis Ansari claiming Lord Krishna was Muslim and offered namaz went viral. Hindu groups demanded his arrest, while the cited Bhagavad Gita verse does not support the claim. Viral Video Triggers Krishna Remark Controversy A video of Maulana Jarjis Ansari has sparked a fresh religious controversy after he was heard claiming that Lord Krishna was a Muslim and offered namaz five times

The United States has approved a potential $1.96 billion precision-weapons sale to Saudi Arabia as the kingdom faces renewed missile and drone threats from Yemen’s Houthi movement. The proposed package includes Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems designed to improve Saudi air defence and regional military coordination. Saudi defence receives major US weapons boost The US State Department approved the possi

A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced a revised sanctions bill that could impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from countries purchasing large amounts of Russian oil and gas. India and China are among the five countries specifically targeted, placing renewed pressure on their energy trade with Moscow while raising questions about the future of India-US commercial relations. India tariff threat under revised US bill

Sankara Nethralaya has appointed Indian American business leader Lakshmi Narasimha Vasan to its advisory board and recognized him as a major donor for supporting mobile eye surgery programs in Gwalior and Tamil Nadu. LOS ANGELES — Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Sankara Nethralaya has appointed Indian American business leader and philanthropist Lakshmi Narasimha Vasan to its advisory board, recognizing his support for programs designed to prevent avoidable blindness in