Veteran actor Nana Patekar, celebrated for his commanding screen presence and memorable performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema, died early on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the age of 75. He reportedly suffered a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa and was taken to hospital after being found unconscious. His son, Malhar Patekar, confirmed the death. Hospital Efforts to Revive Nana P

Four Telugu film stars feature in a reported 2026 ranking of India’s 10 wealthiest actors. Nagarjuna Akkineni takes second place, while Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh Daggubati and Ram Charan occupy the final three spots. Shah Rukh Khan leads the list with an estimated net worth of ₹10,000 crore. Nagarjuna follows at ₹5,000 crore, making him the highest-ranked Telugu actor in the ranking reported by Deccan Chronicle. The figures are estimates, however, and the re

Asian Games 2026 action began for India with teqball in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Declan Gonsalves and Mohamed Beg became India's first competitors at the Games but lost both men's doubles group-stage matches. The event also marks teqball's Asian Games debut.   Asian Games 2026: India teqball pair lose both group matches India's Asian Games 2026 campaign got underway on September 17 with teqball ac

New Delhi is preparing a carefully planned cultural programme for the spouses and family members accompanying BRICS leaders, combining India’s political heritage, traditional crafts, modern art and hospitality. The BRICS Delhi cultural tour will run alongside summit-related engagements as India hosts the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, 2026. The programme is expected to take visiting family members beyond the

Ram temple trust CEO Jeetendra Mishra, a retired Indian Air Force officer, has been appointed to lead administration in Ayodhya. His selection followed 5,585 applications as the Trust strengthens governance, financial oversight and long-term temple management. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as its first full-time CEO on September 2, 2026, placing a veteran military

Zohran Mamdani celebrated Raksha Bandhan with South Asian seniors at India Home in New York City on Friday, August 28, 2026. The mayor received a rakhi, spoke about mutual support and community, and linked the festival’s message to a safer, more affordable city. Mamdani joins Raksha Bandhan celebration New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated Raksha Bandhan with South Asian seniors at India

Suresh Patel was killed in a Tennessee robbery after a masked gunman opened fire at Ridgecrest Cellars in Jackson. The Indian-origin store owner died at the scene as Jackson Police began searching for the suspect and a white sedan.   Indian-origin businessman Suresh Patel was shot and killed during an armed robbery at a liquor store in Jackson, Tennessee, while his 19-year-old daughter was re

The northwest Indiana power outage continues more than 10 days after the August 11 derecho, with Gary and Lake County communities reporting prolonged disruptions. NIPSCO crews are repairing damaged lines as transformer failures and blocked access slow restoration. Gary and Lake County face prolonged outages Thousands of residents across northwest Indiana remained without electricity more than 1

Shristi Selvan won the USTA Girls’ 16s national title in San Diego, defeating Aarini Bhattacharya in three sets after a comeback in the final. The victory gave Selvan her third national singles Gold Ball of 2026 and a main-draw wild card into the US Open Junior Championships. Shristi Selvan rallies for USTA Girls’ 16s title SAN DIEGO — Fifteen-year-old Indian-American tennis player Shrist

The White Knight Corps GOC security review at CIF Romeo focused on Rajouri-Poonch security, Army readiness, surveillance and counter-infiltration measures. The Indian Army said the visit assessed operational capabilities and preparedness of troops deployed across sensitive hinterland areas. CIF Romeo security review The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps visited the head

A Schererville power outage left the northwest Indiana town without electricity as severe storms brought damaging winds, downed power lines and highway disruptions. Outages also affected NIPSCO and ComEd customers across Indiana and the Chicago suburbs. Severe storms knocked out power across Schererville, Indiana, on Tuesday as damaging winds swept through northwest Indiana and the Chicago region, disrupting highways, brin

Security forces recovered 45 scrap shells recovered during CASO in Sopore during a joint operation by the SOG, CRPF, and Army. The Sopore security operation uncovered the shells from a residential house, while officials launched a detailed investigation into their origin and legality. 45 Scrap Shells Recovered During CASO in Sopore House Search Security forces recovered 45

The Forward Seamen’s Union of India has sought Navy aid for Indian sailors and Indian-flagged vessels operating across dangerous shipping routes. Its appeal followed the sinking of MSV Faize Noore Oliya in the Red Sea, where all 13 Indian nationals aboard were rescued. FSUI Calls for Navy Aid for Indian Sailors The Forward Seamen’s Union of India urged the Union government to deploy Indian

A Hyderabad-origin software professional, Sripathi Deepa, died in a road accident in New Jersey on Monday, July 27, 2026, while dropping her husband at a transit station. The tragedy occurred just two days before her planned trip to India, leaving her husband, two children and relatives in Telangana devastated. Hyderabad Techie Dies in New Jersey Road Accident A Hyderabad-origin software professional has died in a road accident in New Jersey, leaving her family and relatives in India devastated. The victim was identified in reports as Sripathi Deepa, who had been living in the United States with her husband for nearly two decades. Deepa was reportedly driving her husband, Ramakrishna Reddy, to a transit station when another vehicle allegedly struck her car. Local police are said to have taken the driver of the other vehicle into custody, although detailed information about the charges and investigation was not immediately available. Images from a purported video recorded near the scene showed police personnel and two heavily damaged vehicles along the roadside. One of the cars appeared to have suffered extensive damage to its front section. Authorities had not publicly released a detailed account of how the collision occurred at the time of reporting. Hyderabad Techie Was Due to Travel to India The tragedy has become particularly painful for the family because Deepa was reportedly scheduled to travel to India within two days. Her planned journey was expected to bring her back to relatives in Telangana before the fatal accident abruptly ended those plans. Deepa was originally from Aakuthotapalli village in Telangana’s Rangareddy district. Her family also has a residence in Teachers Colony, Hastinapuram, Hyderabad. Reports said she and her husband had been residing in the United States since 2008 and were both employed as software professionals. The couple are parents to two children. News of the accident reached their relatives in Telangana and prompted an outpouring of grief among family members and people familiar with them. New Jersey Police Reportedly Detain Other Driver Preliminary reports claimed that another vehicle rammed into Deepa’s car while she was taking her husband to the station. A separate report said the collision occurred near a traffic signal and involved an allegedly speeding vehicle, although a complete official reconstruction of the accident was not immediately available. The other motorist was reportedly detained by local police as investigators examined the circumstances surrounding the crash. Information about possible charges, alcohol or drug testing, road conditions and the precise sequence of events had not been officially disclosed. Because the investigation remains developing, claims regarding responsibility should be treated as allegations until New Jersey authorities release their findings. Hyderabad Family Mourns Sudden Loss Deepa’s death has left her husband, children and extended family confronting an unexpected personal tragedy far from their native Telangana. Relatives had reportedly been preparing for her arrival in India when they instead received news of the fatal collision. The incident has also drawn attention within the Indian community in the United States, where families often face complicated logistical and legal procedures after an unexpected death. Details regarding memorial arrangements and the possible transportation of her remains to India were not immediately reported. As the family mourns, further information is awaited from local authorities about the crash investigation and any legal action against the other driver.

Mirabai Chanu tricolour tribute added an emotional touch to India’s first CWG gold. Her women’s 48kg weightlifting victory and emotional podium moment during the national anthem became a proud moment for the country. Mirabai Chanu gave India a memorable sporting moment after winning the country’s first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event. Her victory was made even more special by a personal patriotic gesture tha

  A 529 plan for NRI families can provide tax-advantaged savings for U.S. education and certain eligible foreign colleges. Indian-American parents should verify qualified expenses, FAFSA treatment, state tax benefits and cross-border tax consequences. A 529 plan can help NRI and Indian-American families save for college without immediately sacrificing retirement funds. Contributions are made with after-tax

FAFSA for NRI families can involve Indian tax returns, foreign income, bank balances and investments. Parents living abroad may participate without a Social Security number, but the student’s citizenship or eligible-noncitizen status determines access to federal aid. FAFSA can be confusing for NRI families whose income, tax records and assets are divided between India and the United States. The form remains relevant when

US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child, a baby boy named Alec Neel Vance. The announcement, shared by Vance on X, marks a historic milestone as he becomes the first sitting US vice president in more than 150 years to welcome a child while in office. JD Vance fourth child announced on X US Vic

Indian-American student Riddhi Chauhan, 17, leads nearly 300 NJROTC cadets at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens. Her command experience and admission to the Naval Academy Preparatory School mark major steps toward her goal of becoming a U.S. Navy officer. Indian-American student Riddhi Chauhan leads nearly 300 NJROTC cadets at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens, New York, while preparing to pursue a future c

India Theatre Commands are intended to bring the Army, Navy and Air Force under unified operational leadership. The theatreisation proposal seeks stronger jointness, faster decisions, coordinated logistics and an integrated response to land, air and maritime threats. Theatreisation could replace separate operational planning India is considering one of the biggest structural changes in the history of its armed