Trump Rally in Suffern, New York  President Donald Trump held a rally in Suffern, New York, on Friday,May 22,2026 aiming to energize Republican supporters ahead of the midterm elections. Speaking at Rockland Community College, Trump emphasized economic issues, recent Republican victories, and tax cuts while frequently targeting Democratic policies and leaders. At one point, he referred to the Democratic National Commit

The Trump IRS settlement fund has become a new legal and political flashpoint after the Justice Department created a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund tied to President Donald Trump’s lawsuit over the leak of his tax returns. The Justice Department announced on Monday, May 18, 2026, that the fund was created through a settlement in Donald J. Trump v. Internal Revenue Service. Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and the Trump Organization will

The FAA is investigating an O’Hare taxiway scrape after a United Airlines Boeing 737 made light contact with an All Nippon Airways aircraft at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The incident happened just before 10:00 AM CT on an unspecified Thursday, according to the information provided. The exact calendar date was not included in the source details. FAA reviews O’Hare taxiway scrape involving United and ANA The Federal Aviation Admi

The Trump IRS addendum explained in new Justice Department filings shows that the federal government is barred from pursuing existing or past tax-related claims involving President Donald Trump, his family members and affiliated businesses. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed the one-page addendum on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The document states that the United States is “forever barred and precluded” from pursuing claims, examinations or reviews that have

Chicago’s parking meter sale could move to a new private owner after Chicago Parking Meters LLC reached a tentative agreement to transfer its rights to New York-based Stonepeak Partners. The proposal still requires approval from the Chicago City Council, according to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office. Ordinance Number and Vote Timeline An ordinance to begin the review process is expected to be introduced at the Chicago City Council meeting on We

NRIs, OCI holders, PIOs and foreign citizens can be nominated for the Padma Awards 2027, including Padma Bhushan, if their work shows distinguished service, public impact or exceptional achievement. India’s Ministry of Home Affairs said nominations for the Padma Awards 2027 opened on Sunday, March 15, 2026, and will close on Friday, July 31, 2026. The awards are expected to be

An OCI card, or Overseas Citizen of India card, gives eligible foreign citizens of Indian origin long-term access to India. For Indian-origin Americans, the OCI card is especially useful after U.S. citizenship. It helps eligible former Indian citizens and people of Indian origin visit India frequently, stay for longer periods and maintain family, cultural, property and business ties with India. However, OCI is not Indian citizenship. OCI cardholders cannot vote in India, ho

An NRI, or Non-Resident Indian, is an Indian citizen who lives outside India for work, education, business, family or long-term residence. For Indian citizens living in the United States, NRI status is important because it affects India travel, bank accounts, property ownership, tax treatment, voting rights and long-term financial planning. In simple terms, an NRI remains an Indian citizen while living abroad. This is why NRI status is closely linked to Indian passport righ

NRI vs OCI Difference: What Indian-Origin Americans Should Know The main difference between NRI and OCI is citizenship. An NRI is an Indian citizen living outside India, while an OCI cardholder is a foreign citizen of Indian origin who gets special India-related benefits but not Indian citizenship. For Indian-origin Americans, this difference matters because it affects passport use, India travel, voting rights, property ownership, banking access and long

Vijay Deverakonda, tunrs 37 today, May 9th. One of India’s most celebrated actors, has journeyed from humble beginnings as a theatre artist to becoming a household name in both Tollywood and Bollywood. Born to TV director Govardhan Rao, Deverakonda’s path to stardom wasn’t an easy one. After completing his Bachelor of Commerce degree from Badruka College of Commerce & Arts, he began his acting career in theatre, joining a Hyderabad-based group where he performed in numerous plays. H

MS Dhoni Leads Taxpayer List In Jharkhand-Bihar MS Dhoni has emerged as the highest individual taxpayer from the Jharkhand-Bihar region as income tax collection touched around ₹20,000 crore in FY26, officials said. The Income Tax Department’s collection from Jharkhand and Bihar during the 2025–26 financial year marks a strong revenue signal from eastern India, a region often overshadowed by larger metro-driven tax zones. ₹20,00

Cape Breton University Expands India Push With 3 New MoUs Cape Breton University has signed three MoUs in India to expand student exchange, faculty mobility, research collaboration and Canada-linked education pathways for Indian learners. The Nova Scotia-based university’s India outreach was led by President and Vice-Chancellor David C. Dingwall, who visited New Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Vadodara and Ahmedabad between April 27 and May 2. What Th

A 26-year-old Indian student from Andhra Pradesh died by suicide in Chicago after struggling to find a job post-graduation. Facing financial pressure and emotional stress, he left messages before his death. A fundraiser is underway to support repatriation and assist his family. Indian student’s death in Chicago highlights mental health and visa stress as Iraganaboyina Chandu, a 26-year-old graduate from Andhra Pradesh, died by suicide at his residence in Chicago

A serious ground incident at Indira Gandhi International Airport has raised fresh concerns over aviation safety after a SpiceJet aircraft collided with a stationary Akasa Air plane while taxiing on Thursday. The

Restaurants and food chains across the United States are rolling out limited-time promotions on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to mark Tax Day, offering customers discounts, free items, and value meals designed to ease the financial stress of filing returns. The annual wave of offers spans fast-food outlets, pizza chains, coffee brands, and delivery platforms, with many promotions available only on Tax Day. The deals typically require app orders, promo codes, or minimum purchases, but col