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India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The 2023 state visit to the United States of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to make headlines. This time it is about a standout gift to First Lady Jill Biden—a diamond worth an astounding $20,000.

ATLANTA, GA (Reuters) - U.S. pizza chain Papa John's International plans to make its return to the Indian market in 2025, a year later than planned, while many Western brands rethink their plans as inflation hits consumer spending. Papa John's exited

WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) - Alcoholic drinks should carry a warning about cancer risks on their label, the U.S. Surgeon General said on December 3 in a move that could signal a shift towards more aggressive tobacco-style regulation for the sector

Photo: Reuters/Alex Wong India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Ajit Pai, former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under Donald Trump, is taking a firm stance in favor of banning TikTok in the United States. In a recent Supreme Court brief

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - India has categorically rejected claims made in two recent Washington Post reports, dismissing them as baseless and biased. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, accused the publication and its journalist of harboring

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Tata-owned Air India has expanded its U.S. operations with the launch of a direct flight from Delhi to Newark, New Jersey, starting January 2. The new route will be serviced by the airline’s flagship

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - As the Joe Biden administration nears the end of its four-year term, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is set to visit India next week. His trip comes as the U.S. prepares for the transition of

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Jaspal Singh and his son Ishar Gill, Indian American owners of the Circle K convenience store in Cottonwood, Shasta County, have experienced both devastating lows and remarkable highs in recent years. In August 2021,

Photo:ICE India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report, shows a significant rise in immigration enforcement actions and its affected Indian nationals. According to ICE, 2,647 Indian nationals are currently detained in U.S. facilities,

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - MAGA figure Steve Bannon has reignited the debate over H-1B visas, sharply criticizing Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy for their support of the program, which he claims has harmed the American middle class. In a

By Payal Kaur POMONA, CA – Thousands of Sikhs along with members of many other communities gathered in Pomona, California, once again, on December 25thto commemorate the Prakash Utsav or birth anniversary of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Guru

India-West News Desk MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – Google CEO Sundar Pichai has set the stage for 2025 to be a pivotal year for the company, emphasizing the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and the need for swift action. During a

India-West News Desk HYDERABAD - Microsoft President Satya Nadella, a Hyderabad native, met with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on December 30 here to discuss the company’s continued growth and investment in the state. Nadella, accompanied by key Microsoft executives, was welcomed by

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - The diplomatic partnership between India, Australia, Japan, and the United States, known as the Quad, commemorated its 20th anniversary on December 25. The grouping, which was originally formed in response to the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Shri Thanedar, (D-MI), became the target of a wave of hateful rhetoric over the weekend. The backlash followed his remarks in support of the H-1B visa program and the need for increased legal immigration

India-West Staff Reporter ATLANTA, GA  – Georgia Tech honored Prof. Shamkant B. Navathe for his 50 years of academic contributions, including 34 years at the university, with a celebratory luncheon and the launch of “The Shamkant B. Navathe Distinguished Lecture Series.” Navathe

 India-West News Desk WASHINGTON DC - Neera Tanden, Director of the United States Domestic Policy Council, and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, from across political lines, have recently made statements aligning on the issue of immigration and the treatment of Indian

Photo: USA Cricket India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - USA Cricket has announced its 15-player squad for next month’s ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia, and there's one major thing that stands out: every player, including the reserves, is

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India’s deep admiration for Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. President who passed away at 100 on December 29, is reflected in the special connection he shared with the country. In 1978, Carter’s visit to a

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Poornima Ramarao, the mother of Suchir Balaji, is seeking answers about the tragic death of her 26-year-old son, who died by suicide in his San Francisco apartment on November 26. Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI

NEW DELHI, (ANI) - The United States has issued over one million non-immigrant visas to Indians for the second consecutive year, including a record number of visitor visas. This highlights the strong demand for travel to the U.S. for tourism,

India-West News Desk MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - CEO Sundar Pichai joined in on the holiday fun by donning a cricket-themed ugly sweater for Google’s inaugural company-wide contest. The black sweater, featuring cricket bats, a ball, Christmas trees, and snowflakes, perfectly reflected his

Photo: Department of State India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India's 2008 civil nuclear agreement with the United States stands as one of the biggest achievements of Manmohan Singh in his tenure as Prime Minister, in the realm of foreign policy. The deal,

ISLAMABAD (ANI) - The United States has imposed sanctions on four Pakistani firms for their alleged involvement in Pakistan's ballistic missile program. US Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer expressed concerns about the growing sophistication of Pakistan's missile technology. Speaking at

Photo: Obama White Hous India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Even as tributes poured in from around the world from diplomats and leaders of various nations, Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed deep condolences on the passing of former Indian Prime Minister

Photo: Viatris NEW DELHI, (Reuters) -The drug company Viatris announced on December 23 that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has restricted imports of 11 products made at its facility in Indore, following an inspection that revealed violations of federal

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - American Hindus Against Defamation (AHAD), an organization dedicated to combating Hindu defamation, has launched an artificial intelligence initiative aimed at identifying and countering Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bias, according to a press release. This new

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri engaged in crucial discussions with senior American diplomats ahead of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s upcoming visit. Misri, along with the Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra, met with

NEW DELHI (ANI) - External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit the US from December 24-29 to discuss key bilateral, regional and global issues. He will also chair a conference of the Consul Generals of India in the US. Earlier on

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - On December 12, the New York State Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission was inaugurated at Queens College, where thirteen Asian Americans were sworn in to strengthen the connection between the AAPI community

NEW YORK, NY(ANI) - Spiritual Guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar highlighted the critical role of meditation during his address at the inaugural World Meditation Day at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Calling meditation "mental hygiene," he explained its growing

India-West Staff Reporter COLUMBUS, OH — On December 19, Ohio state senator Niraj Antani celebrated the passage of his bill to designate October as Hindu Heritage Month in Ohio. Antani, the first Hindu and Indian American state senator in Ohio’s history, said,

India-West News Desk FORDS, NJ - Chennai-born 19-year-old Caitlin Sandra Neil, was crowned Miss India USA 2024 at the annual pageant held on December 15 in New Jersey. Neil is a second-year Cognitive Science student at the University of California, Davis,

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on December 20 confirmed that India has taken "seriously" the recent threat issued by US-based Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun against India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra. The

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Dr. Satheesh Kathula, the president of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), was honored with the Healthcare & Science Leadership Award at the Raising Awareness of Youth with Autism (RAYWA) Foundation’s

India-West News Desk BENGALURU – US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti announced that the long-awaited US Consulate in Bengaluru will officially open in January 2025. The announcement was made during a meeting of the US-India Business Council (USIBC) on Thursday, signaling

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The allure of the United States continues to draw Indians in significant numbers, solidifying their place as one of the largest groups contributing to U.S. naturalizations. In Fiscal Year 2024, over 50,000 Indians became U.S. citizens,

Photo: screengrab/DC News India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Renowned tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, who passed away at 73 on December 15, was laid to rest on December 19 at Fernwood Cemetery, Mill Valley. Drummer Anandan Sivamani and other musicians paid

Photo: cbsnews. India-West Staff Reporter FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - On December 17, Florida’s Broward County Public Schools, the sixth-largest school system in the US, made a historic decision to officially recognize Diwali as a holiday starting in the 2024-2025 academic year. The

HOUSTON, TX (ANI) – The Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, along with US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer, visited Houston to highlight recent advancements in India-US space cooperation and

NEW DELHI, (ANI) - The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded a technical assistance grant to Haryana Airports Development Corporation Limited (HADC) to support the redevelopment of Hisar airport into a state-of-the-art integrated aviation hub. Announced on December 10,

NEW DELHI (ANI) US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Saturday expressed concern over the ongoing atrocities against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, emphasizing that safeguarding religious minorities is a cornerstone of both democracy and global peace. Garcetti stated, “We

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Suchir Balaji the 26-year-old former OpenAI researcher who publicly raised concerns about the company's data practices, was found dead in his apartment here. Authorities determined his death was a suicide, with the medical examiner’s

NEW DELHI (ANI) - Asian News International (ANI) and Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Sinclair, Inc., one of the largest television broadcasting companies in the United States, announced the expanded distribution of the Television Program, ‘My India’ in

India-West Staff Reporter ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu elected to the U.S. Congress and President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming Director of National Intelligence, addressed over 1,000 devotees at the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham here, on December 15. Her visit marked

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA – California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Mehtab Sandhu as a Judge in the Orange County Superior Court, part of a larger announcement on December 13 that included 11 Superior Court appointments across California. Sandhu brings extensive

SEATTLE, WA (Reuters) - Amazon will begin trials for quick commerce operations in India that would see the U.S. e-commerce giant deliver grocery items in 15 minutes or less, it said on December 10. Quick commerce is catching up in India,

India-West News Desk DETROIT, MI - Congressman Shri Thanedar has strongly criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to abolish birthright citizenship, calling it a direct attack on a cornerstone of American democracy. Thanedar, a firm advocate of the 14th Amendment, voiced his

NEW YORK, NY (Reuters) - U.S. hotels and travel companies are aiming to tap a surge in Indian tourists to boost revenue as domestic leisure spending falters and demand from East Asian countries remains below pre-pandemic levels. Nearly 1.9 million Indian

New Delhi (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with the American Jewish Committee delegation on Tuesday, and held discussions on India-US bilateral partnership and the recent developments in West Asia.He also appreciated the AJC for their "long-standing" support for