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India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY – The Indian Overseas Congress USA (IOC USA) held a solemn gathering at Times Square on April 27 evening in remembrance of the the victims of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The event, “Stand in

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 200 attorneys — nearly 70% of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division — are expected to accept a second round of offers allowing them to resign while still being paid through September, CNN

India-West News Desk DETROIT, MI — In downtown Detroit, a towering billboard just blocks from Huntington Place reads in bold capital letters: “TRUMP MUST BE IMPEACHED — DEFEND DEMOCRACY.” Below it is the name and face of Rep. Shri Thanedar, who

India-West Staff Reporter ARTESIA, CA - Despite the rain, angry Hindu Americans came together to protest the heinous killings of Hindu men in Pahalgam on April 26. Community members from around Southern California gathered in the city of Artesia, a popular

India-West Staff Reporter MILPITAS, CA — On April 18, more than 360 guests representing the vibrant tapestry of California’s communities gathered at the India Community Center here for the Indo-American Community Federation’s (IACF) 24th Annual Unity Dinner. This year's theme, ‘Unity in

India-West News Desk CHENNAI – Apple plans to shift a significant portion of its iPhone production to India, aiming to manufacture the majority of iPhones sold in the U.S. at Indian factories by the end of 2026, according to Reuters. This accelerated

Photo: The Congressman at Cloud Mountain Kombucha Brewing in Urbana. India-West Staff Reporter CHICAGO, IL -Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) completed a three-stop “Trump Tariff Tour” on April 24, visiting Chicago, Bloomington, and Urbana to hear firsthand from small business owners, farmers, and

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - At the center of Google's landmark antitrust trial, an unexpected name surfaced. Perplexity, the AI search startup founded by Aravind Srinivas, said it would consider buying Google's Chrome browser if regulators force a sale.

Photo: historicsites.dcpreservation India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – While the U.S. government has expressed strong support for India following the deadly Kashmir attack, it has notably refrained from criticizing Pakistan, even as tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors escalate. In an emailed statement

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on April 28 that India is likely to become the first major trading partner to strike a trade deal with the United States under President Donald Trump's new trade

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Air India is in talks with U Boeing to acquire around 10 737 MAX jets after Chinese customers started rejecting deliveries amid a trade war with the United States. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said on

India-West Staff Reporter REDWOOD CITY, CA –The American India Foundation (AIF) Bay Area Chapter's annual gala, a glittering event held at the Fox Theatre and Courthouse Square, successfully raised over $2.4 million to further the organization's vital work in India. The

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY  – The Indian American Muslims of North America (IAMNA) has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives and injuries sustained by many. In a statement released on

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C.- Following a Fox News poll showing his approval rating behind several past presidents at the 100-day mark of his term, the former president publicly lashed out media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his news outlets. In an April

India-West Staff Reporter MILPITAS, CA – The Association of Indo Americans (AIA) organized a poignant candlelight vigil on April 24 here, in remembrance of the victims of the recent deadly attack in Pahalgam. The gathering drew a large number of community

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. – An explosive development has emerged in the Trump administration's ongoing battle with the justice system: the FBI's arrest of a Milwaukee County judge, allegedly for obstructing an immigration arrest. It was announced via a now-deleted social

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is reportedly issuing unexpected Requests for Evidence (RFEs) in certain H-1B visa and employment-based green card cases, demanding residential addresses of foreign workers for biometric data collection. This new

Photo: National Academy Of Inventors India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Sethuraman Panchanathan, scientist and academic who led the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), resigned on April 25. His departure from the $9 billion agency, a cornerstone of scientific advancement, comes amidst

India-West Staff Reporter BERKELEY, CA - On April 23, students at the University of California, Berkeley gathered for a solemn candlelight vigil to mourn the 26 people killed in the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The event was organized by Hindu

India-West Staff Reporter BROOKLYN, NY - Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) will host its annual Celebrate Holi festival on Saturday, May 3, inviting families for a colorful day filled with dance, art, food, and fun. Co-presented with Ajna Dance Company and The Culture Tree,

India-West Staff Reporter ARLINGTON, TX  -  The Rotary Club of Arlington Highlands on April 16 marked its 9th anniversary with a program recognizing service, leadership, and local collaboration. One of the main segments of the evening was the presentation of the Paul

India-West News Desk ATLANTA, GA - Student visas have been reinstated following an April 18 court order temporarily halting the Trump administration’s move to strip legal status from 133 international students, many of whom were Indian nationals. The ruling by Judge Victoria

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON D.C. — In the wake of the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22 that claimed the lives of  civilians and injured dozens of others, Indian American lawmakers and community organizations expressed outrage and extended

BOSTON, MA (ANI) – Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, speaking to the Indian diaspora in Boston, alleged that India’s Election Commission (EC) has been “compromised,” raising serious concerns about the transparency of the country’s electoral process. Citing the Maharashtra state elections, Gandhi

India-West News DeskNEW DELHI - President Donald Trump is pushing India to open its $125 billion e-commerce market to American giants like Amazon and Walmart, according to a report by the Financial Times on April 22, citing industry executives, lobbyists, and U.S.

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Vice President JD Vance, on a four-day visit to India, expressed strong optimism about the future of U.S.-India relations, particularly in trade and defense, while highlighting the significant benefits of a rebalanced global trade structure. In

India-West News Desk SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) is doubling down on his demand for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s resignation after new reports revealed Hegseth shared classified military strike information with a private Signal chat that included his wife,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Elon Musk is now planning to visit India later this year, marking a renewed push into a key global market after previously canceling a much-anticipated trip that had been touted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s

India-West News Desk SANTA CLARA, CA- Intel has promoted Sachin Katti to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a move announced by CEO Lip-Bu Tan as part of a broader reorganization. The leadership shift

Photo: CST leaders Dr. Kah-Jin Jeffrey Kuan, Bishop Grant Hagiya, and Rev. Patricia Farris prepare to sign an agreement establishing an endowed professorship in Jain Studies. India-West Staff Reporter BUENA PARK, CA – The Claremont School of Theology (CST) celebrated a historic

Photo: Instgaram India-West News Desk DALLAS, TX - Deepthi Vangavolu, a 24-year-old master’s student from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, tragically lost her life in a hit-and-run incident in Denton City, just weeks before her graduation. The accident occurred on April 12 when Deepthi and her

NEW DELHI, (ANI) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 21 welcomed US Vice President JD Vance, his wife Usha Vance, and their three children at his official residence in New Delhi. The visit marked a significant step forward in

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY— Move over mangoes and make way for the mighty pomegranate! In a sweet turn of events for Indian horticulture, the first full-scale sea shipment of 14 tons of “Bhagwa” pomegranates has docked in New York,

India-West Staff Reporter SAN JOSE, CA -  Arihanta Institute has announced the creation of its first-ever endowed professorship, made possible by a landmark $1 million gift from Drs. Jasvant and Meera Modi and Dr. Namrata Patel. The newly established Tīrthaṅkara Śreyāṃśanātha Endowment

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and DOGE head Elon Musk spoke on potential India-US collaboration in technology and innovation, amidst ongoing trade negotiations between the two nations. In a recent social media post, Modi revealed that he and

India-West News Desk PROVIDENCE, RI - Congress and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is set to embark on a two-day visit to the US starting April 20, where he will engage with the academic community at Brown University.  Gandhi will address faculty and students, participating in

Photo Credit: Taufiq Photography India-West News Desk CAMBRIDGE, MA– The Harvard South Asian Association (SAA) hosted its annual cultural showcase, Andaaz, on April 11 at the Smith Campus Center. The event brought together students, faculty, and alumni from across Harvard’s schools—including the business,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The United States government’s recent crackdown on international students has disproportionately impacted Indian nationals, who make up the largest share of visa revocations. According to a report by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Indian

Photo: (Top Row, Left to Right) Bijal P. Trivedi, Saurabh Jha, (Bottom Row, Left to Right)Swarat Chaudhuri, Tulasi Srinivas India-West Staff Reporter The 100th class of Guggenheim Fellows of 198 distinguished individuals working across 53 disciplines was selected from a pool of

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Vice President JD Vance is set to visit Delhi on April 21, where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The trip is seen as pivotal for thousands of Indians working in the U.S., particularly

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI)– Vice President JD Vance is set to visit India next week, where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and travel to New Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra, according to a statement released by his office on April

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Miss & Mrs. India Global USA and Miss & Mrs. Punjaban USA pageants took place here on March 16, organized by the nonprofit India Global USA. The event brought together participants from across the US,

CHENNAI – Walmart has signed a deal for a second office space here, which is fast emerging as a major technology. Walmart has leased an area of over 465,000 square feet – roughly the size of eight football fields – for an

India-West News Desk DETROIT, MI — Chinmay Deore had done everything by the book. A 21-year-old computer science student at Wayne State University, he was on track to graduate in May 2025, had never violated a single immigration rule, and had

Photo: Dina Rudick via Time India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Reshma Kewalramani, CEO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, has been named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025, a recognition that underscores not only her historic achievements but also

India-West News Desk MADISON, WI — A federal judge has reinstated the F-1 visa status of Krish Lal Isserdasani, a 21-year-old Indian student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, ruling that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security violated due process by revoking

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL — When Raghuram Rajan posed the question—calmly, precisely, and with a touch of professorial concern—the air in the room seemed to shift. “Should one worry about threats to the Fed’s independence once you’re gone?” the University

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) has launched an official inquiry into the abrupt termination of dozens of Indian American employees at Fannie Mae following allegations of unethical conduct and fraud. In a letter to William Pulte,

Photo: Dr. Thea Gomelauri (Left), Rt. Rev. William E. Swing (Right) By India-West Staff Reporter HEMPSTEAD, NY – Hofstra University has announced the winners of the 2024 Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize: Dr. Thea Gomelauri, founder of the Oxford Interfaith Forum, and the

NEW DELHI (ANI)- India must broaden its trade ambitions and eventually pursue a Free Trade Agreement with the United States, said Ashley J. Tellis, Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Speaking on recent