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India-West News Desk WASHINGTON D.C. – President Donald Trump’s nominee for a pivotal diplomatic role in South Asia, Paul Kapur, emphasized the mutual goals shared by the United States and India, particularly in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region free

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Negotiators from India and the United States made headway in their latest round of bilateral trade discussions in New Delhi on June 10. The talks concentrated on thorny issues like market access for industrial and

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - The U.S. State Department has reignited the controversial claim of President Donald Trump’s interest in mediating the Kashmir dispute, drawing a sharp contrast with India’s consistent opposition to third-party involvement. Responding to a reporter’s question during a regular press briefing

India-West News Desk HOUSTON, TX - Texas Republican Congressman Brandon Gill is facing accusations of hypocrisy after posting a controversial message on social media blaming mass immigration for the perceived decline of American society. Gill, who represents Texas’s 26th Congressional District and

LOS ANGELES, CA (IANS) - Protests against immigration raids in Santa Ana, Orange County, on the night of June 9 led to several injuries and arrests after demonstrators clashed with federal agents and local police. The unrest followed US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), the Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, recently hosted a "Shadow Hearing" to delve into allegations of individuals being "lawlessly kidnapped and disappeared" to various third countries.

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) — The Indian government has formally raised concerns with the US Embassy following viral social media videos showing an Indian student being handcuffed and detained at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The incident has

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C- Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) is making a push to re-engage Elon Musk with the Democratic Party following the Tesla CEO’s highly publicized split with former President Donald Trump. According to reports, Khanna recently reached out to one

Photo: MacMillan Publishers/Jennifer Graham India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Dr. Rupa Marya, a physician and professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), has filed a federal lawsuit against the university after being suspended for online comments criticizing Zionism

Photo: @Space_Station India-West News Desk HOUSTON, TX- The Axiom-4 space mission, which includes Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, has been rescheduled. Its launch is now set for June 11. The mission was initially planned for an earlier date, but the delay is

Photo: Linkedin India-West News Desk PALO ALTO, CA - Ashok Elluswamy, who heads Tesla’s Autopilot division, has been appointed to lead the company’s Optimus humanoid robot program, following the exit of current lead Milan Kovac. Kovac, who had been with the Optimus project

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Perplexity is preparing to launch its own browser, Comet, promising a bold rethinking of how people use the internet. Described as more than just a browsing tool, Comet is being pitched as a “cognitive operating system”

Photo: @SONOFINDIA India-West News Desk NEWARK, NJ – An Indian student was handcuffed and pinned to the ground at Newark Airport before being deported, an incident captured in a viral video shared by an Indian American social entrepreneur Kunal Jain on X. The student was

Photo: screengrab/instagram India-West News Desk WASHINGTON D.C.- A House prayer meant to reflect America’s religious diversity instead exposed deep divisions, after Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL.) misidentified a Sikh religious leader as Muslim and condemned his presence at the U.S. Capitol. The post, now

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA — California is on edge following President Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles, bypassing state authority and sparking a political and legal firestorm. The city, was grappling with unrest

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA  — University of California, Los Angeles, on June 1 announced the launch of the South Asian Heart Program–Jivrajka Initiative and the establishment of the Jivrajka Family Foundation Chair during a gathering at the Luskin Conference

India-West Staff Reporter MADISON, WI - Dr. Manohar Singh, currently serving as interim president of Western Connecticut State University, has been named the 12th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. He will officially begin his leadership role on July 1. This

Photo: Screengrab India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY  — In the often-formal world of diplomacy and international briefings, a brief but heartwarming father-son exchange offered a rare moment of levity. Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament and leader of the Indian all-party delegation currently

Photos: Wikipedia India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY — U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian issued a stern warning to Sean "Diddy" Combs today during his high-profile federal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial in Manhattan. The judge threatened to remove Combs from the courtroom

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY — The South Asian Council for Social Services marked a major milestone on the evening of May 21 with a powerful and heartfelt gala celebrating 25 years of service. Held at the iconic Taj Pierre in

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - In a high-level diplomatic engagement, Vice President J.D. Vance met with an Indian All-Party Parliamentary Delegation led by Shashi Tharoor on June 5, where the two sides held what was described as an “excellent meeting”

Photo: San Jose State University/James Tensuan India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO– The California State Senate has passed SB 550, a bill introduced by Senator Dave Cortese (D) to authorize the creation of the first public law school in the California State University (CSU)

India-West News Desk CORAL GABLES, FL – Dr. Dipen J. Parekh has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the University of Miami Health System (UHealth) and Executive Vice President for Health Affairs at the University of Miami, effective immediately. The University’s Board of

Photo: Google Maps/g1. gowda India-West News Desk CUPERTINO, CA -  Apple is strengthening its relationship with India by bringing Tata Group on board to manage repairs for iPhones and MacBooks, underscoring the Indian conglomerate’s growing role in the tech giant’s global supply

Photo: The delegation with Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) WASHINGTON, DC, (ANI)- An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met bipartisan members of the US Congress on June 4, securing robust support for India’s position on the recent

India-West Staff Reporter SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s fifth-largest jewelry retailer, has inaugurated its second Canadian showroom at the Payal Business Centre in Surrey, British Columbia. The showroom was officially opened by Niki Sharma, Deputy Premier

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The United Hindu Council (UHC) has initiated a public awareness campaign, featuring billboards in the Bay Area, following the terror attack in Pahalgam. The campaign, which includes a billboard placed near the San Mateo

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José) has been tapped by Speaker Robert Rivas to chair the newly formed Assembly Select Committee on Alternative Protein Innovation, a move aimed at advancing California’s leadership in sustainable food systems. The

Photo: LinkedIn India-West News Desk BERKELEY, CA - A UC Berkeley graduate, Bhavye Khetan, has drawn sharp criticism after exposing a troubling loophole in the startup ecosystem by fabricating a founder persona and misleading 27 venture capitalists—without any real product, pitch, or

Photo: Jeff Arban/Rutgers University India-West Staff Reporter NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Asmi Kaushal is headed to the national stage. The 19-year-old Rutgers University sophomore was crowned Miss New Jersey International 2025 earlier this year and will represent the state at the Miss

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - The Wall Street Journal has reported that U.S. authorities are investigating whether companies linked to India’s Adani Group violated sanctions by importing Iranian-origin liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) into India via the Mundra port. According to the

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said that India’s growing willingness to purchase military equipment from the United States and reduce its reliance on traditional suppliers like Russia marks a positive shift in bilateral relations. “Buying

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - “They just love him. They ran up and hugged him.” That’s how Usha Vance, the Second Lady of the United States, described her children’s heartwarming encounter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Recalling their visit to

Photos by Rob Klein India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY – More than 1,000 spiritual seekers from the tri-state region —and from as far as Los Angeles and London—filled Manhattan’s landmark Marble Collegiate Church on May 28 for Path to Peaceful Prosperity, an

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA- In a civil rights win, the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) has successfully advocated for a major policy change within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Visitors to California prisons are now permitted to

India-West News Desk TROY, MI - Entrepreneurs and philanthropists Bharat Desai and Neerja Sethi have joined the Giving Pledge, committing to give away the majority of their wealth to philanthropic causes. The announcement coincides with the 15th anniversary of the global

Photo: Harvard University India-West News Desk CAMBRIDGE, MA – Sanjay Seth, a distinguished climate and sustainability expert, has been elected as a new director of the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA), set to begin his three-year term on July 1. Seth is one of six

Photo: X WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) Pavan Kapoor engaged in discussions here, reaffirming the robust India-US partnership across defense, technology, and trade. Misri's three-day visit, concluding may 30, has focused on advancing bilateral

Photo: Stanford Medicine India-West Staff Reporter PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Preetha Basaviah, a Brown alumna and renowned physician and educator, has been elected to Brown University’s Board of Trustees. The decision was announced during the Corporation’s annual spring meeting in May. A 1991 graduate

India-West News Desk OAKBROOK, IL - The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) has been accepted as a Partner member of the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA), marking a significant step in expanding its global reach. With this inclusion, AAPI becomes part of a powerful

Photo: MIT/screengrab India-West News Desk CAMBRIDGE, MA - On May 30, Megha Vemuri, president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Class of 2025, dedicated her commencement address to the Palestinian cause. Her remarks, delivered while wearing a red keffiyeh draped over her graduation robe, sharply criticized both the

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk CAMBRIDGE, MA – Kannon K. Shanmugam, a leading appellate attorney and Harvard alumnus, has been elected to the Harvard Corporation, the university’s senior governing board. He will assume the role on July 1, succeeding Theodore V. Wells Jr., who is

Photo: The Harvard Crimson/Briana Howard Pagán India-West News Desk BOSTON, MA - Stanford professor, physician, and bestselling author Abraham Verghese began his address to the Class of 2025 by reflecting on his roots — as an immigrant who grew up in Ethiopia

Photo: @Scrippsnews India-West News Desk OXON HILL, MD – A Plano, Texas student has taken home the top prize at the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee, capping off a remarkable journey of determination, family support, and four years of relentless effort. Thirteen-year-old

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), a physician and former member of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, has strongly criticized the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new policy that restricts updated COVID-19 vaccine approvals

SCHAUMBURG, IL (ANI)-  Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has strongly criticized the Trump administration’s move to freeze new student visa interviews, calling it “a reckless decision,” amid reports of a potential crackdown on international applicants through enhanced social media vetting. Krishnamoorthi underscored the

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Anjali Sud, the CEO of Tubi and daughter of immigrants from India, inspired graduates at Pace University’s Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems with a message about authenticity, optimism, and impact in

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – India has once again firmly denied any connection between U.S.-imposed tariffs and the cessation of hostilities with Pakistan. This fresh rejection from New Delhi comes after the Trump administration, in a New York court, asserted

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – The United States has deported approximately 1,080 Indian nationals since January 2025, according to India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). On May 29, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed India's ongoing close cooperation with the U.S. on migration

India-West News Desk BOSTON, MA - U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani has delivered a blow to the Trump administration's immigration agenda, ruling on May 29 that the termination of humanitarian parole for hundreds of thousands of individuals living in the United