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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Topic: Houston

American Hindus hold car rally, chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’, ahead of Ayodhya Ram Temple consecration

Over 500 riders, carrying saffron banners with image of Ram temple, the Indian flag and the US flag, participated in the rally in Houston, escorted by 8 police officers on bikes.

US lowers flag over consulate in China’s Chengdu as its diplomats are kicked out

The closure after 35 years in the southwestern Chinese city comes two days after the US govt forced their Chinese counterparts out of their mission in Houston.

Modi will always have Houston & India, a changed relationship with the US

Has India become the new Israel for US? The Houston event showed that Trump needs the Indian American vote bank & knows Modi can deliver it

Modi govt bulldozed through corporate tax cuts so PM could look good in Houston

Modi's path to Houston this past weekend was paved with a hasty economic policy and institutional razing.

We’re going to have a good time: Trump says before leaving for Howdy Modi event

Trump said Modi invited him to the mega event at Houston which will be attended by over 50,000 Indian-Americans.

Donald Trump likely to deliver 30-minute speech at Howdy Modi event

Trump will no longer be making a guest appearance at the event and is also expected to be present in the audience during PM Modi's speech.

Tropical storm lashes Houston, Governor declares emergency ahead of Modi visit

Tropical storm hits Texas 2 days before PM Modi's mega Howdy Modi! event in Houston, touted to be the largest for a foreign leader in US.

US politician Tulsi Gabbard calls out Rana Ayyub for tweeting ‘misinformed’ article

Journalist Rana Ayyub had posted an article that stated US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard refused an invitation to attend the 'Howdy, Modi!' event in Houston.

Howdy Modi and Trump showcase Indian lobby in US. But double loyalties can’t go far

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Houston event is set to witness the ‘largest-ever’ turnout for a foreign elected leader on US soil.

On Camera

How GST changed import duty revenue for states—no blame, more profit

The IGST component of total import duty collections is growing faster than that from Customs duty. And states enjoy a larger share in the rapidly growing pie of IGST on imports.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.