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NEW DELHI- U.S.-based real estate technology company Opendoor is winding down its India operations and relocating India-based roles closer to its customer base in the United States, a move that will affect about 250 employees. In a note shared with

WASHINGTON, D.C.- India will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy despite the economic shock from the conflict in the Middle East, with the World Bank on June 11 raising its growth forecast for the country even as it cut projections

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States trade deficit narrowed slightly in April as exports rose faster than imports, while the U.S. goods trade gap with India remained significantly smaller than those with several major Asian manufacturing economies, according to data

NEW DELHI - Virginia Tourism Corporation is expanding its engagement with India's travel industry after India emerged as Virginia's second-largest international visitor market and its largest overseas source of visitors, according to figures released by the state tourism agency. Preliminary estimates show

India-West News Desk NEW YORK -On May 29, 2026, The leadership teams of National Retail Solutions and its parent company, IDT Corporation, gathered at the New York Stock Exchange to mark a major corporate anniversary. The occasion celebrated thirty years of IDT

SEATTLE, USA- The second edition of 'Mango Magic: Promotion and Tasting Event of Indian Mangoes' was held in Seattle, bringing together more than 100 leading importers of Indian fruits and senior representatives from major US retailers, including Costco, to sample

Photo Credit (Left to Right): Ashutosh Garg, Jyoti Bansal, Mohit Aron (X) India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C.-Entrepreneurs from India have founded or co-founded more billion-dollar startup companies in the United States than immigrants from any other country, according to a new report

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. - India has been included in a limited group of countries granted access to Claude Mythos Preview, a specialized cybersecurity artificial intelligence model developed by U.S.-based AI company Anthropic. The access comes through Project Glasswing, Anthropic's cybersecurity

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order aimed at strengthening customs enforcement, imposing stricter requirements on importers and cracking down on tariff evasion, forced-labor imports and supply-chain fraud. The order directs federal agencies to overhaul customs

SAN FRANCISCO - Ride-hailing platform Uber on June 2 announced a strategic investment in the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), marking one of the earliest investments by a global technology company in India's open digital commerce network. The U.S.-based company

NEW DELHI- Indian women are acquiring artificial intelligence-related skills at a higher rate than their counterparts in the United States, according to the Stanford AI Index 2026 released by Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence in California, highlighting India's growing

NEW YORK, NY -Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met U.S. business executives and engaged with more than 50 global industry leaders in New York to discuss opportunities to deepen India-U.S. trade, investment, innovation, and supply-chain partnerships. Goyal met Michael

NEW DELHI -Tesla on May 29 announced the launch of the Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive in India, expanding its electric vehicle lineup in the country with a new premium variant. The new model is priced from Rs 50.89 lakh, with

Photo: Wikimedia India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - US regulators have cited serious manufacturing and sanitation violations at a production facility in Dadra and Nagar Haveli operated by Dabur India, according to an inspection report released this week, raising new concerns over

Washington Freedom - Facebook India-West News Desk FAIRFAX, VA -Indian American entrepreneur Sanjay Govil has emerged as a leading contender to acquire a stake in the Hobart Hurricanes as privatization talks continue around Australia’s Big Bash League. According to Code Sports, Govil’s association

India-West News Desk BENGALURU - Major U.S. corporations are increasingly utilizing their India-based global capability centers to manage advertising and marketing functions internally. By deploying artificial intelligence tools, these companies are reducing their dependence on external agencies and accelerating the production

CUPERTINO, CA - Google is partnering with UNICEF and the Assam government to roll out the “AI Educator Series,” an initiative designed to train teachers across the state in using artificial intelligence tools to enhance classroom learning and teaching practices. The programme will

India-West News Desk EWING, NJ - GS1 US, the nonprofit organization that develops and maintains supply chain and retail standards in the United States, has elected three new members to its Board of Governors, including Google engineering leader Senthil Subramanian. Subramanian, principal

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA -Air India has opened its signature Maharaja Lounge at San Francisco International Airport. The 3,300-square-foot lounge, located near Gate A1 in the airport’s International Terminal, will officially open to guests on May 23. The facility has seating for

Photo: Wikipedia BENGALURU - Microsoft is expanding its India artificial intelligence footprint with plans to launch its largest data center in the country by mid-2026, as demand for cloud and AI services continues to grow rapidly. The new facility, located in Hyderabad, is

NEW DELHI- Google on May 19 announced a nationwide initiative to expand AI literacy, tools and training across India’s education ecosystem through partnerships with state governments and UNICEF. The announcement was made at the Education World Forum 2026 in London. Google said

NEW DELHI-  Apple has named two India apps — Katha Room and Guitar Wiz — among the finalists for the 2026 Apple Design Awards, recognizing innovation, inclusivity and creativity in app and game design across its global developer community, the company

India-West News Desk MENLO PARK, CA -The IIT Madras Global Research Foundation has launched its first U.S. center in Menlo Park, California, establishing a $7.5 million deep-tech hub aimed at connecting Indian startups with Silicon Valley investors, partnerships, and market access.

AHMEDABAD-Ride-hailing platform Uber is setting up its first data center in India in partnership with the Adani Group, as the country rapidly emerges as a major innovation hub for the company, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said on May 13. Sharing details

NEW DELHI- Elon Musk-backed electric vehicle maker Tesla on May 14 opened its first experience center in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area, marking a major step in the company’s expansion plans in India. Tesla said customers will now be able to experience

HOUSTON, TX -Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on May 12 announced that its maritime subsidiary Astro Offshore has partnered with US-based engineering and applied technology company Oceaneering International Inc. to expand into ultra-deepwater and subsea operations as

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC -Indian industry leaders have announced a combined $20.5 billion in investments across several U.S. states at the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026, underscoring the expanding role of Indian companies in sectors ranging from pharmaceuticals to advanced manufacturing

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA- Google on May 4 announced the opening of applications for the third cohort of its Google Play Accelerator India, a three-month, equity-free program designed to support AI-powered app and gaming startups across India. According to the company, 20 India-based

Claire Mazumdar BOSTON, MA - Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, founder of biopharmaceutical company Biocon, has named her niece Claire Mazumdar as her successor, outlining a formal succession plan for the company, according to a report published on May 5. The 73-year-old entrepreneur said she sees Claire Mazumdar,

SEDONA, AZ-A US-based consortium led by investor Kal Somani has claimed it was sidelined from the acquisition process of IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals, asserting that it never withdrew its bid. The statement comes days after steel tycoon Lakshmi N. Mittal and Aditya Mittal, in partnership with Adar Poonawalla, announced a definitive agreement

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Air India is scaling back a significant portion of its long-haul operations to North America through July 2026, as rising fuel costs and extended flight paths continue to erode profitability on transcontinental routes. In a

India-West News Desk The U.S. technology company Apple Inc. has approached the Delhi High Court, alleging that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) is exceeding its authority by seeking financial data in an ongoing antitrust case. In a non-public court filing dated

Photo:TED India-West News Desk VANCOUVER - As artificial intelligence reshapes the future of work, Sal Khan is moving to redefine higher education with a new, lower-costpathway aimed at preparing students for an AI-driven economy. Khan has announced plans to launch the Khan TED Institute, a fully

NEW DELHI- Apple Inc. reported record revenue for the March quarter, with Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook highlighting strong growth in India and expressing optimism about the country’s expanding middle class as a key driver of future demand. Speaking during an analysts’ call

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA – For the 2027 model year, the Korean automaker has officially introduced the second-generation 2027 Telluride, headlined by a first-ever turbocharged hybrid powertrain and a significantly more capable X-Pro off-road variant. Kia officials were quick to point

India-West News Desk SANTA CLARA, CA- The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has filed a lawsuit against Cloudera Inc., alleging the Santa Clara-based firm discriminated against U.S. workers while hiring for high-paying technology roles. The complaint, filed with the Office of the

India-West News Desk MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -  Google on April 28 broke ground on its largest India investment to date, launching a massive artificial intelligence hub in Visakhapatnam that is expected to anchor a new digital and industrial corridor aligned with

NEW DELHI-India’s engineering exports to the United States rose 2.3 per cent year-on-year to $19.60 billion in FY26, retaining the U.S. as the sector’s top export destination despite higher tariffs, according to industry data released on April 23. Data compiled by

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — A $24 million federal defense contract awarded to a firm backed by Eric Trump has reignited a debate over the president’s long-standing promise to "drain the swamp." Critics now say that the pledge, once a

LOS ANGELES, CA -The International Cricket Council (ICC) has welcomed the start of construction of the cricket stadium here, calling it a major milestone as the sport prepares to return to the Olympic Games at LA28 after 128 years. A groundbreaking

SOMERSET, NJ -Major drug maker Lupin said on April 18 that the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has issued a 'Form 483' with three observations to the company’s manufacturing facility in Somerset, New Jersey, following a recent inspection. According to

Photo: Linkedin India-West News Desk PALO ALTO, CA -The Modern Data Company, led by Saurabh Gupta, has formed a strategic partnership with Bajaj Tech.AI to deliver enterprise data and artificial intelligence solutions for financial institutions in the United States and India. The collaboration

WASHINGTON, DC -The United States is pushing for global alignment on digital asset regulations, with India seen as a key partner in shaping future standards, according to participants at a policy discussion. The conversation, held under Chatham House Rules on April

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Granules India is digitizing its documentation and strengthening facility oversight to address compliance violations identified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at its flagship Telangana manufacturing site. The U.S. regulator previously flagged significant deficiencies

NEW YORK, NY -The doors to India-US trade have been opened wider with the launch of a digital portal to bring businesses from the two countries together in the march towards $500 billion annual trade between the two great democracies,

NEW DELHI -Global crude oil prices on April 8 plunged sharply by up to 20 per cent after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, which includes a pledge to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

NEW YORK, NY-Emphasizing that the lawsuit brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against him falls outside US jurisdiction and fails to establish any wrongdoing, billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani has moved a US court seeking dismissal of the securities

WASHINGTON, DC- India’s push to build a globally competitive deep tech ecosystem will depend on patient capital, stronger domestic demand, and tighter integration between industry, government and research, some of the top Indian American CEOs from the sector have said. The

India-West News Desk AUSTIN, TX – Cloud giant Oracle, based in Texas, has initiated a massive global restructuring, executing a wave of layoffs characterized by chilling efficiency and suddenness. While the company is reportedly cutting between 20,000 and 30,000 roles globally—roughly

WASHINGTON, DC - The Federal Communications Commission has launched a sweeping proposal to push call center jobs back to the United States, tighten customer service standards, and crack down on illegal robocalls linked to overseas operations. For India, an outsourcing hub,