USA Telugu News Roundup — 10/05/2026 (Morning)

USA Telugu News Roundup — Monday Morning 🇺🇸

• 1️⃣ India–US trade talks hit a "plateau" — Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says further give-and-take will be "very, very difficult" for both countries. A US bill authorizing up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil is narrowing the room for a deal.

• 2️⃣ Chennai-born engineer Sethuraman Panchanathan — former 15th NSF Director, Padma Shri 2025 — wins the 2026 Bueche Award. First Arizonan to receive it. Award presented this month in Washington, DC.

• 3️⃣ Alabama Telugu pride! TTA's Dasara & Bathukamma celebrations (Oct 17, Pelham) are SOLD OUT — 600+ attendees expected. Bathukamma aata-paata, cultural programs & dinner.

• 4️⃣ Diwali at Times Square returns Oct 24! Diya lighting, Ball Drop Tower countdown, cultural performances — plus an NJ LED truck tour building the buzz.

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