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PARIS - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar had a "useful talk' with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Affairs Ministerial in France's Cernay-la-Ville, on March 26. According to the US State Department, Rubio

WASHINGTON, DC - Senior US lawmakers and officials are pushing for deeper, more results-driven ties with Pakistan, calling the relationship “complex”. A bipartisan symposium on Capitol Hill, hosted by Reps.Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Jack Bergman (R-MI), on March 26 brought together

NEW DELHI - India on March 27 said that it is looking forward to participating in the G20 Summit set to be held in Florida later this year under the US presidency. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - In a show of wartime diplomacy, the Iranian military has begun inscribing messages of gratitude onto the missiles launched during its latest aerial campaigns. Visuals released by the Iranian Consulate General in Mumbai and state media

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,

WASHINGTON, DC - A group of US senators have urged federal regulators to act against illegal online sales of abortion pills, flagging links to overseas supply chains, including India. In a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Martin Makary

India-West News Desk BENGALURU – In a move to bolster its footprint in the financial services sector, Infosys announced a definitive agreement on March 25 to acquire Stratus, a  U.S.-based technology solutions provider specializing in the property and casualty insurance industry. This

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – A comprehensive new study released by AAPI Data and the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals a deepening divide between the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and the Trump administration. The

NEW DELHI - Emphasizing that the United States views India with deep respect, US Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby on March 24 said the country has a proud strategic tradition and that New Delhi's decisions will profoundly

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC -  The India Philanthropy Alliance, the U.S.-based coalition of nonprofit organizations focused on India, has officially announced the launch of its 7th Annual Youth Essay Competition. This year’s competition centers on the theme '#YouthWithPurpose' and aims to

India-West News Desk GRAND PRAIRE, TX - Tickets for the 2026 season of Major League Cricket are now on sale, with organizers promising an expanded schedule, new venues and West Coast presence as the sport continues its rapid growth in the

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY -Justice Rajesh Bindal of the Supreme Court of India joined global academic and policy leaders at Pace University for the ‘Intelligent Futures: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Shaping Universities and Higher Education’ conference, examining

WASHINGTON, DC- President Donald Trump praised FBI Director Kash Patel, an Indian-American, at a roundtable on the Memphis Safe Task Force, where Patel said the operation had helped law enforcement arrest violent offenders at “record historic levels.” At the event in

India-West News Desk MILPITAS, CA – The Bay Area Telugu Association (BATA) held its annual Ugadi celebrations in Milpitas on March 21, marking the 25th year of its youth cultural competitions with participation from more than 600 children and young adults. The

WASHINGTON, D.C.- India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke over the phone on March 23 about the Middle East crisis, reviewing its impact on the global economy and energy supplies. Both sides agreed

WASHINGTON, DC-During a visit to the Sri Lakshmi Temple in Massachusetts, Democratic Congressman Jim McGovern engaged with community members in a moment organizers described as both symbolic and historic. The March 21 visit to the temple in Ashland marked, organizers said,

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Seven Indian American women have been named to Barron’s 2026 list of the 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance, reflecting their presence in senior roles across major financial institutions. The executives recognized on the

India-West News Desk ORANGE, CA-The Consul General of India in Los Angeles, Dr. K. J. Srinivasa, felicitated Ervad Zarrir Bhandara during Jamshedi Navroze celebrations at the Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC), recognizing his three decades of humanitarian service and milestone in

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - A U.S.-based consortium led by technology entrepreneur Kal Somani will buy the RajasthanRoyals for $1.63 billion (approximately ₹13,500–₹15,290 crore), according to several media reports. The deal, subject to approval from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI),

NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to US President Donald Trump on March 24, reiterating India's support for immediate de-escalation and restoration of peace amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. During the call, Modi emphasized that keeping the strategic

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Pakistan is emerging as a key diplomatic broker in efforts to de-escalate the ongoing war between the United States and Iran, leveraging its ties with both Washington and the Islamic world as tentative backchannel contacts

WASHINGTON, DC-The Trump administration unveiled a national framework on artificial intelligence, which could shape Indian talent, IT firms, and policy debates as the US moves to lead the global AI race. Revealing the six-point plan to boost innovation, protect citizens, and

WASHINGTON, DC -A US resolution seeking to recognize the 1971 Bangladesh genocide highlights the targeted killing of Hindus and calls for action against the Pakistan Army and its allies. Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH) introduced the measure in the House of Representatives,

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Indiaspora on March 23 released a new report, ‘India and its Diaspora: Partners in Progress,’ examining how the global Indian diaspora is playing an expanding role in India’s development journey as the country works

PICTURE CREDIT- INSTAGRAM-lakriders India-West News Desk POMONA, CA – The Knight Riders Group has unveiled its first permanent home ground in the United States, making it the first IPL-owned franchise to secure a dedicated venue outside of India. The facility, named the

India-West News Desk MUMBAI – India is set to become the first major market to see a wave of generic semaglutide as patent protections for Novo Nordisk A/S’s weight-loss drugs expire March 27. At least a dozen major Indian pharmaceutical firms

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — Tesla is preparing to enter India’s industrial energy storage market, signaling a new phase of competition with conglomerates led by Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, even as the country accelerates its transition toward cleaner power,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The fourth annual India Giving Day 2026 has raised $5.6 million, underscoring the growing influence of the Indian American diaspora in supporting social and environmental causes across India. Observed on March 13, this year’s campaign brought

WASHINGTON, DC- The United States has announced support of up to $10 billion for a major iron ore project that will deepen strategic ties with India, as part of a broader $30 billion Indo-Pacific financing push aimed at strengthening supply

Photo: Screenshot/Instagram India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Ali Velshi is set to anchor ‘The 11th Hour’ on MS NOW, taking over the network’s final live program of the day as part of a broader programming reshuffle announced this week. Velshi, a

WASHINGTON, DC -India is part of U.S. efforts to curb the flow of fentanyl precursor chemicals, a top American intelligence official told lawmakers on March 18, highlighting cooperation with New Delhi even as officials warned of a widening global threat

WASHINGTON, DC -Pakistan’s advancing long-range ballistic missile program could evolve into a threat to the U.S. homeland, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard warned, highlighting it as part of a broader and expanding global missile threat landscape. Presenting the 2026 Annual

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Fourth Amendment is taking a serious beating after FBI Director Kash Patel dropped a bombshell under oath: the feds are back to shopping for your private location data. During a heated Senate Intelligence Committee showdown

WASHINGTON, DC -A tense US Senate hearing for Homeland Security Secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin underscored growing concerns over domestic security, law enforcement powers, and rising threats - issues that carry direct implications for Indian Americans. During Mullin’s confirmation hearing on March

India-West News Desk COLUMBUS, OH - By day, Aravind V.K. navigates the complex world of technology in Central Ohio, but by night, he swaps data and code for the more mysterious realms of the human mind. The Kerala native has spent years

India-West News Desk WESTBOROUGH, MA – Tanishq, the jewelry division of the Tata Group, formally inaugurated its first New England retail location on March 6. The 4,000-square-foot facility represents the brand's tenth storefront in the US. The Westborough site was selected to

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Satya Nadella has praised Shantanu Narayen after the company announced that its long-serving chief executive will step down following nearly two decades in the role. “Congrats Shantanu, on a legendary run at Adobe! You’ve built one of

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - A resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry is gaining traction in Minnesota, with more than 400 community members backing the move and lawmakers hearing testimony on rising incidents targeting Hindu Americans. Introduced in the Minnesota Senate on March

India-West News Desk CHALFONT, PA - More than 500 members of the Indian diaspora gathered at the Bharatiya Temple here to celebrate the 19th annual Gangaur Festival. Organized by the Philadelphia Rajasthani Mandal, the event drew a significant turnout from the Rajasthani

WASHINGTON, DC-US lawmakers have warned that the ongoing Iran conflict is weakening America's strategic posture, with senior Democrats cautioning that resources are being diverted from countering China and other major threats. Representative Ro Khanna, Ranking Member of the House Select Committee

WASHINGTON, DC -Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard defended President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran, after National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Director Joe Kent resigned in protest, marking the first high-level exit from the administration over the war. Donald Trump “was

Photo: A group of students who toured Little India By Leena Mumtaz ARTESIA, CA - For many immigrants, belonging doesn’t come with citizenship papers only. It comes in smaller ways: hearing your language spoken freely, finding ingredients your grandmother used, seeing wedding

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - In a coordinated operation on March 13, India’s National Investigation Agency arrested American mercenary Matthew Aaron VanDyke at Kolkata airport, alongside six Ukrainian nationals detained in Lucknow and Delhi. VanDyke, a Georgetown-educated security analyst who rose

NEW DELHI-Aurobindo Pharma on March 17 said that the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has classified one of its subsidiary units as “Official Action Indicated” following an inspection conducted last year. In a regulatory filing, the company said that the

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY-The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) Women’s Council hosted a webinar on March 14 on the role of Indian diaspora women across sectors, featuring Ela Gandhi and Anita Bose-Pfaff. During the session, writer

WASHINGTON, DC - Indian American households reported a median annual income of about $151,200, far above the US median of roughly $83,700, and ranked first among all major ethnic groups in the country, a new report has said. Pew Research Center findings

WASHINGTON, DC -The US Senate paid tribute to Indian American businessman and philanthropist Sunil Puri, with Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) recalling his journey as a young immigrant arriving from India with little money to becoming a civic leader who helped

India-West News Desk SAN JOSE, CA - The Association of Indo Americans (AIA) and Bolly 92.3 transformed Downtown San Jose into a vibrant kaleidoscope of color on March 14, for the annual Holi Fest. The day-long cultural celebration drew a massive

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA -The Bay Area chapter of the Association of Muslim Americans of North America (AMANA) hosted an interfaith Iftar gathering that brought together more than 320 attendees, including community leaders, professionals, families, and members of the

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- Trashing the annual United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) report, India on March 16 said that the US religious freedom watchdog has persisted in presenting a distorted and selective picture of India for several