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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

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Indian students, who are the largest group of international students in the United States, are facing a significant drop in study visa approvals. Data from the U.S. State Department reveals a 38% decline in F-1

BENGALURU, (Reuters) - Indian police have sent a legal demand to Elon Musk's Starlink seeking details of who purchased its internet device that helps in sea navigation when smugglers with $4.2 billion worth of meth were caught in the biggest

India-West Staff ReporterLINCOLN, NE - In a historic ceremony at the State Capitol here, Governor Jim Pillen unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi on December 6, a date now officially recognized as "A Day of Remembrance for Mahatma Gandhi" across

Photo: Assistant of the Air Force for Energy, Installations and Environment Dr. Ravi Chaudhary, June Xu, artist, and Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton unveil the painting of actor and World War II veteran Sgt. Sabu Dastagir at

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the congressionally mandated cap for H-1B visas for fiscal year 2025. The agency announced on December 2, 2024, that it has received enough petitions to fill

India-West News Desk HOUSTON, TX - Astronaut Sunita Williams is spearheading a groundbreaking agricultural experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS), cultivating "Outrageous" romaine lettuce in microgravity. This innovative research, part of the Plant Habitat-07 project, could revolutionize farming techniques for

India-West Staff Reporter PALO ALTO, CA - The Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA hosted a gala at the Four Seasons Hotel in Palo Alto, raising $3.5 million to support the development of remote and rural villages in India. The event, themed "Building

India-West Staff Reporter LITTLE ROCK, AR - Dr. Nitin Agarwal, Maulden-Entergy Chair and Donaghey Distinguished Professor of Information Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock), has been appointed to a working group by Gov. Sarah Huckabee

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Biden administration has notified Congress of its decision to approve the sale of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter equipment and related systems to India, valued at an estimated $1.17 billion. The sale aims to bolster India's

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller clarified on December 2 that the United States consistently addresses a range of issues with Indian officials, including sensitive matters. Responding to a query about External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s recent meeting

India-West Staff Reporter HICKSVILLE, NY – World Vegan Vision held its annual Vegan Thanksgiving Celebration brought together plant-based advocates, health enthusiasts, and community members at Antun’s by Minar here, for a memorable afternoon of education, gratitude, and vegan dining. The event highlighted

India-West News Desk Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) has criticized President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, on December 1, framing it as a missed opportunity for systemic reform. While expressing empathy for Biden’s personal struggles, Khanna underscored the

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - A shocking incident of racial abuse unfolded on a United Airlines shuttle bus at Los Angeles International Airport, drawing widespread condemnation online. Wedding photographer Pervez Taufiq captured the exchange on video, documenting a confrontation

Photo: x.com/@ashajadeja325 India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - A candid photo of Vice President-elect JD Vance celebrating Thanksgiving with his wife Usha Vance’s extended Indian family has taken social media by storm. The image, shared by California venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani,

Photo: Cerritos Mayor Pro-tem Naresh Solanki presenting Proclamation to conveners India-West Staff Reporter ORANGE, CA - The GOPIO-LA Chapter hosted its annual event on November 16 at Tandoor Cuisine of India, bringing together over 120 attendees for an event on the critical

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY — The streets of New York City transformed into a vibrant display of compassion and sustainability as the Green Hands Movement marked International Meatless Day on November 25. Spearheaded by the Sadhu Vaswani Center for

TORONTO (ANI) - Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Scarborough, Toronto, has received an interlocutory injunction from the Superior Court of Justice in Ontario, preventing Khalistani protesters from gathering within a 100-meter radius of the temple. The order, effective from 8 a.m.

Photos: Mohammed Jaffer-SnapsIndia India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Let’s Share a Meal (LSM), a nonprofit led by the Sikh community, marked Thanksgiving this year by preparing and delivering over 10,000 vegetarian meals across 80 locations in five states: New Jersey,

Photo: Reuters NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Adani Group founder Gautam Adani responded for the first time on November 30 to allegations by U.S. authorities that he was part of a $265 million bribery scheme, saying that his ports-to-power conglomerate was committed to

India-West News DeskNEW YORK, NY - Vivek Ramaswamy criticized reports that New York City is paying $220 million to rent the Roosevelt Hotel, owned by the Pakistani government, to house illegal immigrants, calling the situation "nuts." In a social media

Photo (Left to Right): Amartya Mukhopadhyay,, C. Anandharamakrishnan, Raghavan Varadarajan​, India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY- Tata Sons, in partnership with The New York Academy of Sciences, has announced the winners of the 2024 Tata Transformation Prize, recognizing three Indian scientists for

India-West News Desk LAUDERHILL, FL - Day 3 of the United States Premier League (USPL) Season 3 delivered a cricketing spectacle at Broward County Stadium, Florida, as the Maryland Mavericks, New Jersey Titans, and Carolina Eagles secured emphatic wins, energizing fans

India-West Staff Reporter CHICAGO, IL - Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) was honored with the Champion of Freedom Award on November 19 at the Toast to Freedom event, hosted by the Free Jimmy Lai Campaign. The event, which recognizes individuals who have

India-West Staff Reporter CINCINNATI, OH - Indian American technology entrepreneur Jay Chaudhry and his wife Jyothi have made a transformative $4 million donation to the University of Cincinnati (UC), aimed at supporting first-generation college students. The pledge will establish the Chaudhry

Photo: Carnival HEV BY REENA RATHORE In a world racing toward a greener future, one car company has hit the accelerator, leaving competitors in the rearview. As fuel prices continue to rise, with its electrified lineup, Kia is blazing a trail into

Photo: Twitter/X WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party have called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to investigate a recent transaction involving Zhejiang Dahua Technology,

MONTREAL, (ANI) - The High Commission of India in Canada on November 23 organized a consular camp here. The consular camp provided essential services to the Indian community in the area. During the consular camp 100 life certificates were issued. The

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada, which expelled six Indian diplomats over allegations they were involved in a plot against Sikh separatists, denied it had evidence Prime Minister Narendra Modi was linked to violence on Canadian soil. The Canadian foreign ministry last month

India-West News Desk OMAHA, NE – Byju Raveendran, founder of the embattled ed-tech firm Byju’s, faces allegations of witness tampering alongside claims of financial misconduct as he fights to regain control of his struggling business empire. According to a Bloomberg report, Nebraska

Photo: Tata received the Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2012 from then-President David J. Skorton. Photo:Cornell Chronicle India-West News Desk ITHACA, NY - Cornell University’s College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP) has launched the Ratan N. Tata Distinguished Alumni

Photo: Twitter NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Blackstone has dropped plans to acquire a majority stake in the snacks business of India's Haldiram's but is now discussing purchase of a 20% stake at a valuation of $8 billion, which is still a