NEW DELHI - The iconic picture of India’s greatest military victory — a painting of the Pakistani army signing the Instrument of Surrender in Dhaka on December 16, 1971 — has been removed from the India Army Chief’s Sena Bhavan. Military veterans have castigated the Narendra Modi government and the military top brass for removing the painting from the wall of the army chief’s office and replacing it with another painting.

President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to adopt a tit-for-tat approach against India’s high tariffs that have stymied US exports to one of the world’s largest consuming economies. Trump told reporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida that his administration would hit back with high tariffs if India continued to slap high levies on American goods and services.

NAPERVILLE — Under the leadership of its President Dr Radhika Chimata, the Indian American Medical Association, Illinois (IAMA-IL) marked 44 years with a fundraising gala. It featured a cocktail reception, a vendor expo, an awards presentation, and musical performances. Prominent Physicians were also honored at the gala that took place in Naperville. 

CHICAGO - The Mangalorean Konkan Christian Association (MKCA) celebrated its 20^th annual Christmas Celebration at St. Hubert’s Church Hall at Hoffman Estates, Illinois. In Konkani language, it is popularly called Natal Fest, which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas is celebrated by all the Christians worldwide on December 25^th. There was a general Holy Eucharist, where the MKCA members and guests attended. The first and second readings at the Mass were read by the members of MKCA, Dominick Carrabotta and Savio Pais.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and is pardoning 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes. It’s the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history. The commutations announced Thursday are for people who have served out home confinement sentences for at least one year after they were released. 

 CANTON - This holiday season, the International Assembly of God (IAG), Michigan, is busy bringing the joy and love of Christ's birth to the community in a meaningful way. A dedicated group of 75 church members visited homes from December 6-8, 2024, to spread Christmas cheer through carolling and sharing the message of hope, love, and faith.

Vice President Kamala's entrance upended a race that her party had looked set to lose. She made history as the first woman of color at the top of a major party ticket. She triggered a surge in enthusiasm, broke fundraising records – raising $1 billion in less than three months – and drew endorsements from celebrities ranging from pop star Taylor Swift to actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. ... But Harris’ campaign ultimately failed to overcome deep-seated voter concerns about inflation and immigration – twin issues that opinion polls showed favored Trump. Her loss underscores a profound shift in American politics over the past decade as blue-collar voters have turned increasingly Republican – a trend Trump appears to have accelerated.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he discussed the border, trade and energy in a "very productive" meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau amid fears of a trade war.

 Chicago Andhra Association (CAA) celebrated Cultural day on November 2nd,2024 at Oswego East High school, Oswego. The event displayed a combination of cultural and modern activities, was coordinated by President of CAA, Ms. Swetha Kottapalli, Chairman Srinivas Pedamallu and Vice President Sri Krishna Mathukumalli. It was celebrated with great pomp and gaiety.

President-elect Donald Trump reportedly advised Russian President Vladimir Putin not to escalate the war in Ukraine in a phone call the day after the presidential election, a new report says.