The Government of India has introduced the e-OCI facility, enabling OCI Cardholders to generate and store a digital version of their OCI Card on their mobile device. The existing physical OCI Card remains valid. From 08 July 2026 onwards, only digital OCI cards (e-OCI) will be issued to all new OCI applicants. The application process remains the same. This is …

*ಯುರೋಪಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಬಸ್ವಣ್ಣ ನವರ ವಚನಮೃತದ ಅಸ್ವಾ ಧ.* ಜರ್ಲನಿಯ ಎರ್ಲಾಂಗನನ ಲ್ಲಿ    ಮೇ16, 2026 ರಂದು, ಬಸ್ವ ಜಯಂತಿಯನ್ನನ ಬಸ್ವ ಸ್ಮಿತಿ ಯುರೋಪ್ ಅವರು ವಿಜಾಂಬಣೆಯಾಂದ ಅಚಜ ರಿಸಿದರು. ಕಾಯಲಕರ ರ್ವು ಪರ್ಿ ಕ್ಕಿ ಸೇವೆ ರ್ತ್ತುಗಟ್ಟಿ ಮೇಳದಾಂದಗೆ ಪ್ರರ ರಂಭವಾಗಿ, ಹೂಕಾಂಡ, ಪಟಾಕ್ಕಗಳು ಹಬಬ ದ ಮೆರಗುನಿೋಡಿದವು. ಈ ಕಾಯಲಕರ ರ್ದ ಮುಖ್ಯ    ಅತಿಥಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಜರ್ಲನಿಯಲ್ಲಿರತದ ರಾಯಬಾರಿ ಶ್ರ ೋ ಅಜಿತ್ ಗುಪ್ತು ವಿಶೇಷ ಅತಿಥಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಬಸ್ವತತಾ ಪಿೋಠದ ಶ್ರ ೋ ಬಸ್ವರ್ರುಳಸಿದದ ಸ್ವಾ ಮಿೋಜಿ, ಎರ್ಲಾಂಗನ್ ನಗರದ ವಿ ಉಪ ರ್ಹಾ …

Last June, I watched two communities become one room. When the US India Chamber of Commerce DFW partnered with the Metrocrest Area Chamber for the first-ever Celebrate Metrocrest Business Expo, we weren’t sure what to expect. What we got was a packed house, new partnerships formed on the spot, and a clear message: when our communities collaborate, everyone wins. So …

PM Narendra Modi Becomes India’s Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister: A Historic Political Milestone Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a historic milestone in Indian democracy by becoming the country’s longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister. On June 10, 2026, Modi surpassed the record previously held by India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, completing 4,399 consecutive days in office since first assuming …

On the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, the Consulate General of India, Houston, in collaboration with the Indian Doctors Association of Houston, invites you to a special panel discussion and yoga session on the theme: “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” Join leading medical experts as they discuss the role of yoga in promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being, …

The Consulate General of India in Houston was pleased to participate in the special event on June 1, 2026 marking the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Foundation for India Studies (FIS) and Rice University—a significant step toward preserving and documenting the rich history of the Indian American community in Houston and beyond. Consul General D.C. Manjunath …

The Consulate General of India, Houston is pleased to release the teaser of our new podcast series, Texas Diaries, dedicated to preserving the lived experiences and inspiring journeys of the Indian diaspora in the Southern United States. Our inaugural episode features Col. (Retd.) R.P.S. Bhalla — a distinguished nonagenarian, decorated Indian Army veteran, pioneering professional in the United States, philanthropist, …

The Consulate General of India in Houston continues its ongoing efforts to reach out to the Indian diaspora and provide timely, accurate, and accessible consular information. As part of these continuous initiatives, the Consulate hosted a Special Consular Information Session on Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) applications on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Consulate. The session provided detailed guidance …

In a major corporate reshuffle, South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics announced it is officially relocating its U.S. headquarters from Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, to Plano, Texas. Expected to be completed by the end of 2026, the move will consolidate the company’s North American operations and potentially bring over 1,000 jobs to the Lone Star State. Samsung will not be …

Avishka Dudala is an eighth-grader at Lorene Rogers Middle School in Prosper ISD (Dallas suburb). Texas is a finalist at Scripps National Spelling Bee 2026 competition. iAsianews wish Avishka all the best to night’s finals in Washington, D.C.