‘Jenifer is not a Hindu name’: Row erupts after Indian-American lawmaker announces event on Hindu identity

A social media post by Indian-American politician Jenifer Rajkumar stirred a row after she described herself as the first Hindu-American elected to New York State office, with some users questioning her claim and even her name.Rajkumar is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly who wrote on X: “As the first Hindu-American elected…

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Middle East disruption: Govt to deploy all policy tools to help exporters manage shipping shocks, says Piyush Goyal

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that the government will deploy all available policy tools and support mechanisms to help Indian exporters cope with disruptions arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the IIFT vice chancellors’ conclave in New Delhi, Goyal said an inter-ministerial group has…

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After World Obesity Day, study warns metabolic diseases surging across Asia-Pacific | India News

NEW DELHI: A day after the world marked World Obesity Day, a new international study has sounded a stark warning: metabolic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol are rising rapidly across the Asia-Pacific region, placing countries like India among the hardest hit.The research, published in the journal Metabolism, analysed data from…

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‘Where were you when we were shot?’: Iranian activist who lost her eye slams Kamala Harris for opposing US strikes

An Iranian activist who lost an eye after being shot by security forces during the 2022 “Woman, Life, Freedom” protests has sharply criticised former US vice president Kamala Harris for condemning recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran, accusing Western politicians of ignoring the suffering of ordinary Iranians under the regime.Mersedeh Shahinkar, an Iranian activist now living…

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Mumbai Indians launch new IPL 2026 jersey – Watch | Cricket News

Mumbai Indians team (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have revealed their new jersey ahead of the highly anticipated Indian Premier League 2026 season, introducing a fresh design centred around a repeating ‘M’ motif that symbolises the franchise’s identity and philosophy.While the previous season’s kit retained the traditional blue and gold colours…

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