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Arijit Singh says he is ‘calling it off’ as singer steps away from playback work
Arijit Singh says he is ‘calling it off’ as singer steps away from playback work
Existing commitments and recordings will still be honoured
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January 27, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Atlee calls Deepika Padukone 'lucky charm' for his ambitious pan-India film ‘AA22xA6’
Atlee calls Deepika Padukone 'lucky charm' for his ambitious pan-India film ‘AA22xA6’
Director Atlee has raised excitement around AA22xA6, calling Deepika Padukone his lucky charm and promising a massive, tech-driven pan-Indian spectacle that brings together Allu Arjun, a star-studded ...
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Kanye West takes out full-page ad to apologize for antisemitic remarks
Kanye West takes out full-page ad to apologize for antisemitic remarks
Kanye West, now known as Ye, issued a public apology through a full-page Wall Street Journal ad, blaming past antisemitic statements on untreated mental health issues and a long-undiagnosed brain inju...
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January 27, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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H-1B visa stamping delays push appointments to 2027, disrupting Indian professionals’ travel plans
H-1B visa stamping delays push appointments to 2027, disrupting Indian professionals’ travel plans
Indian professionals working in the U.S. are facing major disruptions as H-1B visa stamping appointments in India are pushed into 2027, prompting legal experts to warn against international travel ami...
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January 27, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Indian-American oncologist Dr. Nori Dattatreyudu awarded India's civilian honor Padma Bhushan
Indian-American oncologist Dr. Nori Dattatreyudu awarded India's civilian honor Padma Bhushan
Renowned Indian-American radiation oncologist Dr. Nori Dattatreyudu has been honored with the Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian awards, recognizing his decades-long global impact on cance...
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January 27, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Indian petroleum minister says US trade deal is at an advanced stage, “Everybody needs to chill a bit”
Indian petroleum minister says US trade deal is at an advanced stage, “Everybody needs to chill a bit”
India’s petroleum minister said negotiations on a long-awaited US-India trade deal are progressing well, even as New Delhi finalizes a landmark agreement with the European Union amid ongoing tariff te...
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January 27, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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Indian-origin doctor says ICE questioned her mother despite US passport because of her accent
Indian-origin doctor says ICE questioned her mother despite US passport because of her accent
An Indian-origin doctor in the United States says her elderly mother, a US citizen, was stopped and questioned by masked ICE agents in Texas, raising concerns about racial profiling, accent bias, and ...
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January 27, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ crosses $120 million, creates Indian box office history
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ crosses $120 million, creates Indian box office history
Ranveer Singh–led Dhurandhar has rewritten Indian box office records by crossing the $120 million mark in domestic earnings in just 53 days, becoming the first Hindi-only release to achieve the milest...
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January 27, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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India and EU seal historic free trade deal after 20 years
India and EU seal historic free trade deal after 20 years
India and the European Union have agreed on their biggest-ever trade pact, cutting tariffs, boosting market access and deepening strategic ties as both sides look to strengthen partnerships amid risin...
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January 27, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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Scott Bessent says Europe undermined Russia pressure by shielding India over trade talks
Scott Bessent says Europe undermined Russia pressure by shielding India over trade talks
At the Davos 2026 forum, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended Washington’s tariffs on India’s purchases of Russian oil, criticized European allies for refusing to join the effort, and hinted t...
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January 24, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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Surge in “Einstein Visa” demand fuels a pay-to-play industry in scientific credentials
Surge in “Einstein Visa” demand fuels a pay-to-play industry in scientific credentials
As backlogs grow for US employment-based visas, applications for the prestigious EB-1A “Einstein visa” have soared, along with a shadow industry that sells research papers, citations, and awards, rais...
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January 24, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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Did Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur secretly marry? The truth behind the viral wedding video
Did Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur secretly marry? The truth behind the viral wedding video
A viral video claiming actors Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur secretly married in a traditional South Indian ceremony has taken social media by storm. However, sources have now clarified the truth behind th...
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January 24, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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Indian man arrested after fatal family shooting in Georgia, 3 children escape unharmed
Indian man arrested after fatal family shooting in Georgia, 3 children escape unharmed
A domestic dispute involving an Indian-origin family in suburban Atlanta ended in a deadly shooting that killed four adults, while three children hid in a closet and survived. The accused shooter has ...
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January 24, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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Karan Johar backs Varun Dhawan after 'Border 2' smile trolls, calls social media criticism 'noise'
Karan Johar backs Varun Dhawan after 'Border 2' smile trolls, calls social media criticism 'noise'
Filmmaker Karan Johar has strongly defended Varun Dhawan after online trolling over his smile in Border 2, asserting that real audience love and box-office success matter far more than fleeting social...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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Thousands locked out as Microsoft Outlook and Teams suffer widespread outage
Thousands locked out as Microsoft Outlook and Teams suffer widespread outage
A major Microsoft outage disrupted Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 services across North America, leaving thousands unable to access email, meetings, and work tools for hours before systems we...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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India and Trump’s Board of Peace: Why New Delhi is waiting, watching, and wary
India and Trump’s Board of Peace: Why New Delhi is waiting, watching, and wary
As president Donald Trump launches his ambitious Board of Peace with a global mandate, India is carefully weighing whether participation would advance its interests or undermine its long-held commitme...
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January 23, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina blames Yunus calls him 'murderous fascist' in first public address from exile
Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina blames Yunus calls him 'murderous fascist' in first public address from exile
In her first public address from exile in India, former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina launched a fierce attack on Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of leading an illegal regime an...
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January 23, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding DJ breaks silence on ‘awkward’ mother-son dance
Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding DJ breaks silence on ‘awkward’ mother-son dance
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham’s wedding DJ has spoken publicly about the moment
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January 23, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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Who Is Geeta Gandbhir? Indian American filmmaker earns 2 Oscar nominations
Who Is Geeta Gandbhir? Indian American filmmaker earns 2 Oscar nominations
Indian American documentary filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir has received two nominations at the 98th Academy Awards, marking a major milestone in her career and spotlighting her powerful storytelling on soci...
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January 23, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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20-year-old Indian American's post goes viral, says 'cannot digest American milk,' relocates to India
20-year-old Indian American's post goes viral, says 'cannot digest American milk,' relocates to India
A 20-year-old Indian American has sparked online debate after saying chronic digestive issues linked to processed food in the US are pushing them to consider relocating to India, despite acknowledging...
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January 23, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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India emerges as second-largest overseas market for US tourism as travel surges 40%
India emerges as second-largest overseas market for US tourism as travel surges 40%
Travel from India to the United States is booming, with visitation up 40 per cent since 2019. More than two million Indian travelers visited in 2025, cementing India’s position as the second-largest o...
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January 23, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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Palaash Muchhal accused of cheating Maharashtra financier of nearly $50,000 in alleged film scam
Palaash Muchhal accused of cheating Maharashtra financier of nearly $50,000 in alleged film scam
Singer-filmmaker Palaash Muchhal is facing fresh controversy after a Sangli-based financier accused him of cheating him of nearly $50,000 in a failed film investment. Police have confirmed that a form...
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January 22, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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Rani Mukerji breaks down in tears as she thanks Karan Johar for preserving her voice in films
Rani Mukerji breaks down in tears as she thanks Karan Johar for preserving her voice in films
As Rani Mukerji marks 30 years in cinema, the actor becomes emotional recalling how Karan Johar stood by her early in her career, ensuring she kept her natural voice after it was dubbed in her 1998 fi...
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January 22, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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Anant Ambani unveils $1.5 million Jacob & Co watch inspired by Vantara Wildlife Mission
Anant Ambani unveils $1.5 million Jacob & Co watch inspired by Vantara Wildlife Mission
Luxury watchmaker Jacob & Co has launched the Opera Vantara Green Camo watch, a $1.5 million bespoke timepiece inspired by Anant Ambani's wildlife conservation project in India
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January 22, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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India’s Oscar hope 'Homebound' misses out on 2026 best international feature film nomination
India’s Oscar hope 'Homebound' misses out on 2026 best international feature film nomination
Produced by Dharma Productions, Homebound was India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 2026 Oscars but failed to make the nomination list, ending India’s hopes for its fir...
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January 22, 2026 at 2:51 PM