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India Weekly is published by the Asian Media Group, Britain’s largest Asian publishing house which was founded by Ramniklal Solanki CBE, a doyen of Asian media in the UK, in the 1960s and owns market-leading media brands and events.
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Predator: Killer of Killers earns high praise as Hulu’s most acclaimed animated entry yet Hulu’s Predator: Killer of Killers delivers a wildly entertaining, ultra-violent animated anthology where the galaxy’s deadliest hunter faces history’s greatest warriors. www.indiaweekly.biz/predator-kil...

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Indian-American jailed for threatening Sikh organization staff Bhushan Athale had called the main number of a Sikh organization in New Jersey and left numerous threatening voice messages www.indiaweekly.biz/indian-ameri...

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Trade war thaw: Trump, Xi hold long-awaited phone call Trump said the call reached a “very positive conclusion” with both sides agreeing to talks to prevent an all-out trade war over tariffs and global rare earth supplies www.indiaweekly.biz/donald-trump...

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Trump-Musk bromance ends in ugly exchange of fire on social media The breakup could reshape both men’s futures. For Trump, losing Musk could complicate fundraising for the midterm elections. For Musk, it could invite scrutiny of his business practices www.indiaweekly.biz/trump-musk-b...

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Shubhanshu Shukla takes next giant step for India’s space plans Shukla will become the first Indian to join the ISS, and only the second ever in orbit – an achievement that India hopes will be a stepping stone for its own human flight www.indiaweekly.biz/shubhanshu-s...

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Love in limbo: Dakota Johnson’s cryptic words fuel speculation on Chris Martin split After nearly eight years of an on-again, off-again romance, Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have reportedly called it quits for good, according to sources. The couple has yet to www.indiaweekly.biz/dakota-johns...

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Elon Musk uses ‘Kill Bill’ meme to flay Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ The 1,100-page bill would extend corporate and individual tax cuts passed in 2017 during Trump’s first term in office and tighten eligibility for health and food programs for the poor www.indiaweekly.biz/elon-musk-ki...

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Michelle Obama opens up about daughter Malia Ann’s decision to drop ‘Obama’ surname for Hollywood career Michelle Obama shares her thoughts on daughter Malia’s choice to use her middle name instead of ‘Obama’ as she pursues a film career, emphasizing the... www.indiaweekly.biz/michelle-oba...

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Trump administration bans foreign students visas for Harvard, threatens action against Columbia IN a further escalation of hostility towards Ivy League universities, US president Donald Trump has banned visas for all foreign students coming to attend Harvard.. www.indiaweekly.biz/trump-admini...

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CD Projekt Red showcases ‘The Witcher 4’ tech demo running smoothly on standard PS5 CD Projekt Red impresses fans with a stunning Unreal Engine 5 tech demo for The Witcher 4, running at 60fps on a standard PlayStation 5. The demo highlights the studio’s... www.indiaweekly.biz/cd-projekt-r...

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THC products: Texas considers imposing ban, industry urges governor to veto bill The tetrahydrocannabinol ban has been passed by the Texas legislature, and it is now up to governor Greg Abbott, to either approve or veto the ban www.indiaweekly.biz/thc-products...

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Indian-American couple spends $66,000 to shut down Wall Street for 400-guest baraat in New York Varun Navani and Amanda Soll turned heads in New York by paying $66,000 to shut down Wall Street for their grand Indian wedding baraat. Their multi-day celebration... www.indiaweekly.biz/indian-ameri...

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Kamala Harris undecided about running for California governor, supporters upset OVER six months after losing the US presidential elections to Donald Trump, Kamala Harris appears uncertain about her future plans. www.indiaweekly.biz/kamala-harri...

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Elon Musk again rubbishes Trump’s big, beautiful bill In his latest barrage on X, Musk posted, “This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination” www.indiaweekly.biz/elon-musk-bi...

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Musk juggled with ketamine, other drugs during Trump’s election campaign: Report President Donald Trump claimed he was not aware of Musk’s drug usage. Asked if he was troubled by the report, Trump said: “I’m not troubled by anything with Elon.” www.indiaweekly.biz/elon-musk-dr...

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Mecca’s heat-reducing white roads to provide relief to Hajj pilgrims These roads are paved using locally sourced recycled materials designed to reduce heat absorption from sunlight and lower surface temperatures by approximately 12°C www.indiaweekly.biz/meccas-heat-...

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Eddie Murphy confirms son Eric quietly married Martin Lawrence’s daughter Jasmin, says “we’re in-laws now!” Hollywood royalty just became one big family! Eddie Murphy has revealed that his son Eric quietly tied the knot with Martin Lawrence’s daughter Jasmin www.indiaweekly.biz/eddie-murphy...

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Indian-American student at MIT calls out its links with Israel The class president accused the MIT of disregarding the calls by the students to end collaborations with Israeli defense institutions www.indiaweekly.biz/mit-indian-a...

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Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Bathwater Bliss’ soap launches: Limited edition bars made with her real bath water Sydney Sweeney turns a bizarre fan request into reality with her new ‘Bathwater Bliss’ soap made in collaboration with Dr. Squatch — blending exfoliating sand.. www.indiaweekly.biz/sydney-sween...

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Indian government to US: Clear visas of Indian students on merit The Trump administration’s move to halt new student visa interviews has triggered widespread uncertainty among students worldwide, including in India www.indiaweekly.biz/us-student-v...

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2 human traffickers sentenced in freezing deaths of 4 members of Indian family at US-Canada border Patel and Shand attempted to smuggle 11 Indian nationals from Canada into the United States on foot while the temperature on the border was -37 degrees Celsius www.indiaweekly.biz/2-human-traf...

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Tesla plans driverless robotaxi debut in Austin on June 12: Report Tesla’s initial fleet of robotaxi will be based on its Model Y car and the plan is to roll out about 10 self-driving cars in some parts of Austin www.indiaweekly.biz/tesla-driver...

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Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate charged with rape and human trafficking in the UK British prosecutors have filed 21 charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate, including rape, human trafficking, and assault. The charges come as the controversial influencers continue www.indiaweekly.biz/andrew-tate-...

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Elon Musk signs off from US government after flaying Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ The South Africa-born tech tycoon’s departure was quick and unceremonious. Some cabinet members who initially embraced Musk’s outsider energy grew wary of his tactics www.indiaweekly.biz/elon-musk-do...

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US trade court blocks most Trump tariffs, says he exceeded his authority The White House slammed the ruling, arguing that “unelected judges” have no right to weigh in on Trump’s handling of the issue www.indiaweekly.biz/trump-tariff...

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US administration tells court: India, Pakistan reached ceasefire after Trump ‘interceded’ US Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick told the Court of International Trade that India-Pakistan ceasefire was achieved after president Trump interceded and offered trading www.indiaweekly.biz/us-administr...

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SpaceX starship breaks apart over Indian Ocean in third test flight setback SpaceX’s Starship flew farther than its previous two missions but disintegrated over the Indian Ocean after encountering mid-flight issues. Elon Musk remains optimistic, promising more www.indiaweekly.biz/spacex-stars...

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Texas makes age verification mandatory while accessing Apple, Google app stores Users aged below 18 will need parental consent before they can download apps or make in-app purchases. Texas is the second state, after Utah, to pass such a law www.indiaweekly.biz/texas-age-ve...

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Vance meeting Indian-origin venture capitalist angers MAGA votaries Motwani, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur with investments in over 100 tech startups, posted a photo with JD Vance and wrote that she raised the issue of immigration www.indiaweekly.biz/vance-indian...

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‘I’ll kill all you’: Diddy’s ex-employee alleges death threat over Kid Cudi and Cassie In explosive courtroom testimony, Capricorn Clark alleges Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs kidnapped her at gunpoint and broke into Kid Cudi’s home in a violent plot driven by jealousy over www.indiaweekly.biz/diddy-trial-...

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US embassy to Indian students: Attend classes regularly or you lose visas The US embassy in India has warned that students should keep in touch with the educational institution, attend all planned classes, and remain enrolled full-time www.indiaweekly.biz/indian-stude...

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Tesla’s Europe sales slump 53 per cent in April, Model Y fails to impress A backlash against Elon Musk’s political views, combined with a tepid reception for the new Model Y and heightened competition from European and Chinese players, has affected sales www.indiaweekly.biz/tesla-europe...

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Trump threatens to pull $3 billion from ‘antisemitic’ Harvard and invest in trade schools The US president says such an action will be “a great investment that would be for the USA, and so badly needed!!!” www.indiaweekly.biz/donald-trump...

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Vaniya Agrawal: Exposing Microsoft’s ties with Israel during Gaza conflict This Indian-American software engineer has taken part in the disruption of two Microsoft events to draw attention to its ties with Israel www.indiaweekly.biz/vaniya-agraw...

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Two dead, nine injured in Memorial Day shooting in Philadelphia A MASS shooting on Memorial Day at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park has killed two people and injured nine others, police said on Tuesday. www.indiaweekly.biz/philadelphia...

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Vivek Ramaswamy draws flak for his views on H-1B visas Many Republican supporters now wonder whether they should vote for Ramaswamy if American workers are going to face the axe www.indiaweekly.biz/vivek-ramasw...

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Hong Kong welcomes foreign students rejected by Harvard’s new policies After President Trump’s administration barred Harvard from enrolling foreign students, Hong Kong universities are stepping up with fast-track offers and support to attract displaced... www.indiaweekly.biz/hong-kong-un...

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Indian stars shine bright at Cannes 2025 red carpet The Cannes 2025 Film Festival saw a striking presence from Indian celebrities who didn’t just walk the red carpet—they owned it. From veteran queens of the event to exciting debutantes, here’s how the stars www.indiaweekly.biz/cannes-2025-...

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Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson dies at 79 after alzheimer’s diagnosis Phil Robertson, controversial star of Duck Dynasty, has died at age 79. Known for his outspoken conservative views and anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, Robertson passed away months after an www.indiaweekly.biz/phil-roberts...

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Trump calls Putin ‘crazy’ after Russia’s biggest aerial assault on Ukraine Following Russia’s deadliest airstrike yet in Ukraine, Donald Trump criticized Vladimir Putin’s actions, calling him “absolutely CRAZY,” while also warning Ukrainian President Zelensky... www.indiaweekly.biz/trump-putin-...

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Tech scam kingpin Angad Chandhok deported to India after US fraud conviction Angad Singh Chandhok, convicted in the US for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar tech support scam targeting elderly Americans, has been deported to India, where he faces multiple... www.indiaweekly.biz/angad-chandh...

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US rejects India’s retaliatory tariffs amid ongoing trade deal talks As India and the US inch closer to a phased trade deal, Washington has dismissed New Delhi’s proposal to suspend concessions at the WTO over Section 232 tariffs, asserting they are not... www.indiaweekly.biz/india-us-tra...

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Trump to Apple: Make iPhones in US, or face 25 per cent tariff The US president has threatened to impose 50 per cent tariff on imports from the European Union from June 1, as the trade talks “are going nowhere” www.indiaweekly.biz/trump-tim-co...

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Indian restaurant in Dubai Tresind Studio bags 3 Michelin stars, creates history Detroit rapper Trevon Gardner, known as Skilla Baby, was hospitalized after a targeted drive-by shooting in Redford. Sources say he is alert and recovering after sustaining multiple www.indiaweekly.biz/detroit-rapp...

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Indian restaurant in Dubai Tresind Studio bags 3 Michelin stars, creates history AN fine-dining Indian restaurant in Dubai’s Palm Islands was awarded the maximum three Michelin stars Thursday (22) – the first for an Indian restaurant anywhere in the world. www.indiaweekly.biz/indian-dubai...

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Salman Khan’s home breached twice in 30 hours, fandom or security threat? At the time of both security breaches, Salman Khan was reportedly inside the house, making the lapses even more concerning. www.indiaweekly.biz/salman-khans...

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Marvel delays ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Secret Wars’ to 2026 and 2027 Marvel Studios has officially postponed the releases of its major team-up films Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, shifting both blockbusters to December 2026 and 2027 respectively www.indiaweekly.biz/marvel-delay...

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Plane crash in San Diego kills music industry executive Dave Shapiro DAVE SHAPIRO, a reputed music industry executive and co-founder of San Diego-based Sound Talent Group (STG), died in a plane crash in San Diego, California, early Thursday (22). www.indiaweekly.biz/music-indust...

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Harvard University barred from enrolling foreign students, 788 Indian students to be hit IN a dramatic escalation of the fight against Harvard University, the Trump administration on Thursday (22) revoked its ability to enroll international students. www.indiaweekly.biz/trump-admini...

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Sam Altman bets $6.4 billion on Jony Ive’s startup in OpenAI’s boldest move yet While rumors swirl around Jony Ive’s growing distance from Apple and professional collaborations raising eyebrows, his new alliance with Sam Altman at OpenAI has sparked further.. www.indiaweekly.biz/openai-jony-...

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