(Reuters) - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told visiting Chinese President Li Keqiang on Sunday a recent military standoff in the Himalayas could affect relations between the two countries as they looked to boost bilateral trade.

(Reuters) - The Congress party is debating holding a general election in November, six months ahead of schedule, senior party leaders said, reflecting an internal discussion over whether to pull the plug on the shaky ruling coalition or have it serve a full term.

(Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai plans to discuss potential arms deals with Indian officials during a trip to New Delhi this week, officials said, at a time when tensions are running high on Afghanistan's disputed border with  Pakistan . Kabul's overtures to New Delhi are likely to rile Islamabad where a new government led by two-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif is set to take office soon, promising improved ties with India.

– TORONTO Aditya Jha, an Indo-Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist was recognized May 8, along with two others, for his leadership role in furthering public education. The awards were presented by The Learning Partnership, a national advocacy organization engaged in promoting a strong public education system in Canada for the last 20 years.

Indian-American students are making their mark in this year’s National Geographic Bee scheduled for May 20-23 in Washington D.C. They are going to represent 15 of the country’s 50 states and four territories. The top 10 winners will compete for $50,000 in scholarships. This year marks the Bee’s 25th anniversary and the last year that "Jeopardy!" show host Alex Trebek will host it at the historic National Theatre in downtown Washington, DC.

A California woman who was arrested last October and charged with first degree murder in connection with the death of her mother-in-law, is expected to appear for a preliminary hearing and to discuss the possibility of bail on June 13.