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Photo: Gandhi, also known as the Father of India, was assassinated 78 years ago on January 30, 1948. There are seven full sized Gandhi statues in the U.S., pictured here is the one in Cerritos, CA. By Bhuvan Lall In Los Angeles,

Photo: DD News HYDERABAD- Air India announced it has placed an order to purchase 30 additional Boeing aircraft, comprising 20 737-8 and 10 737-10 planes on January 29. These 30 single-aisle aircraft are in addition to the firm orders for 220

Photo:NYU India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with philanthropist and alumna Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon and her husband Ranjan Tandon to establish the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence, backed by a ₹100 crore endowment. The

WASHINGTON, D.C.-A US congressional advisory panel will hold a public hearing next month to examine India’s ties with China and the United States and how those relationships shape the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, according to a Federal Register

WASHINGTON, DC- The US is positioning India as a key future partner in a new economic security framework aimed at securing global supply chains for artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said

India-West News Desk ORANGE, CA - On January 23, Chapman University hosted a celebration of India’s 77th Republic Day, with the Consul General of India in Los Angeles, Dr. K. J. Srinivasa, as chief guest. Chapman University President Nidhi P. Vogt welcomed

WASHINGTON, DC - US lawmakers renewed a push to require country-of-origin labeling on prescription drugs, citing temporary restrictions on pharmaceutical exports during the Covid-19 pandemic by India as evidence that America’s drug supply remains vulnerable to foreign disruptions. The call came

India-West Staff Reporter MILPITAS, CA - The Association of Indo Americans marked the 77th Republic Day of India on January 25 with a large community celebration at the India Community Center, here. Organizers said the event drew more than 1,500 attendees and

WASHINGTON, DC - A State Department report has detailed a series of high value gifts presented by Indian leaders to senior US officials, including a sterling silver train set worth 7,750 dollars that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted to then

WASHINGTON, DC- A contentious US Senate hearing on Venezuela this week offered a revealing look at how Washington is fusing energy control, China’s debt diplomacy, sanctions, and calibrated force:  a strategic mix that resembles challenges India faces across the Global

WASHINGTON, DC-India remained among the United States’ key trading partners in November as the US trade deficit widened sharply due to higher imports and a decline in exports, according to official data released on January 29. The U.S. Census Bureau and

By Fatema Baldiwala LOS ANGELES, CA - India’s 77th Republic Day was marked with ceremony and political significance on January 26 at the California Club in downtown Los Angeles, in the first Republic Day reception hosted by the Consulate General of

Photo: X India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The acting head of the nation’s cyber defense agency, Madhu Gottumukkala, uploaded sensitive government contracting material into a publicly accessible version of ChatGPT last summer, prompting internal security alerts and a subsequent review by

WASHINGTON, DC-Washington reacted with unease after India and the European Union sealed a landmark free trade agreement, with influential lawmakers, top administration officials, and policy experts warning that America risks being sidelined. With this trade deal, New Delhi and Brussels could

Photo: Rutgers University School of Arts and Sciences India-West News Desk NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Biotech executive Dinesh Patel is supporting a new graduate fellowship at Rutgers University, marking a full circle moment for the scientist turned industry leader who began his

SEATTLE, WA - Indian authorities have announced the opening of a new Indian Consular Application Centre in Seattle to improve access to consular services for the Indian diaspora in the Pacific Northwest. The center at 1015 2nd Avenue, Suite 804, Seattle,

WASHINGTON, DC - Mounting tariffs, immigration frictions, and narrative distortions are eroding the India-US relationship at a time of shared geopolitical challenges, Mark Warner, Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee and Co-Chair of the Senate India Caucus, said. In an interview,

NEW YORK, NY-The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) called on Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and The Wall Street Journal to issue a correction to a paid advertisement published in the newspaper, saying it contained a “factually

NEW DELHI- India and Canada on January 27 signed a joint statement to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector during the India Energy Week 2026 held in Goa. The agreement marks a renewed push to deepen bilateral ties in areas such

India West Staff Reporter HONOLULU, HI — India’s Consul General in San Francisco, Dr K Srikar Reddy, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi statue in Waikiki during a three day official visit to Hawaii focused on strengthening economic, cultural

India-West Staff Reporter CINCINNATI, OH - At the 2026 Greater Cincinnati Human Trafficking Conference, the journey of Harold and Dancy D’Souza took center stage, serving as a powerful testament to the transformative potential of survivor-ally relationships. The event, held on January

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - In a blistering social media escalation, billionaire venture capitalist Vinod Khosla has publicly denounced Elon Musk, accusing the Tesla and SpaceX CEO of shifting his political focus from the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA)

Photo: Garcetti won hearts spontaneously joining in dance moves onstage to the Oscar winning song ‘Naatu Naatu.’ India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Former US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti headlined the first event ever hosted at the Consulate General of

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON DC - Five US states, Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, and South Dakota, have proclaimed January 26, 2026, as the Republic Day of India, marking the 77th anniversary of the adoption of India’s Constitution and recognizing the contributions of Indian and Indian American communities to their

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump, state governors, members of Congress, and philanthropist Bill Gates marked India’s 77th Republic Day with messages that showcased shared democratic beliefs, close people-to-people ties, and expanding cooperation between the two countries. In a message released

NEW DELHI-External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on January 25 met a US Congressional delegation comprising Mike Rogers (R-AL), Adam Smith (D-WA) and Jimmy Patronis (R-FL), along with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, here to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, developments

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Leaked audio recordings have exposed internal divisions within the Republican Party and revealed private criticism of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), as uncertainty continues to hang over

India-West News Desk MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Alarm and outrage are spreading across Minnesota after two fatal ICE shootings in Minneapolis sparked massive protests and a wave of sharp condemnation from Indian American leaders and candidates, who say federal immigration enforcement has

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Indian Americans in Minneapolis are quietly coping with fear, disruption and financial strain as an intensified Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence ripples through immigrant dense neighborhoods, touching cultural spaces and small businesses alike. Ananya Dance

Photo (Left to RIght): Vijay Amritraj, Dr Prateek Sharma, Dr Nori India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Three Indian Americans are among the 131 recipients named in the Government of India’s Padma Awards list for 2026, announced by the Ministry of Home

WASHINGTON, DC-Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has condemned the detention of a five-year-old boy along with his father by US immigration authorities, making him the fourth student to be detained in a suburban Minneapolis school district in recent days,

ANNAPOLIS, MD -A one-day exhibition on the Ramayana’s spread across Asia and beyond was held at the Maryland State Assembly building, drawing state lawmakers, diplomats and community leaders to the Annapolis complex. Several Maryland delegates spoke at the event. Delegate Wu

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Alarm bells are going off in New Delhi as it watches developments in Bangladesh with growing concern. Adding fuel to this unease is a Washington Post report suggesting that the US is exploring engagement with

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings made public this week show the regulator is seeking court approval to issue a summons to Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and Adani Green Energy executive director Sagar Adani in connection

India-West Staff Reporter SEATTLE, WA- Seattle University’s Roundglass India Center has introduced a new video podcast series that explores key political, social and civic questions within the Indian American community. Titled ‘The Hyphen: Indian-American Dialogues’, the series builds on the Center’s earlier ‘Desi

WASHINGTON, DC -India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, said on January 22 that India is advancing an artificial intelligence vision anchored in an indigenous framework of "three sutras and seven interconnected chakras", with a focus on inclusivity, affordability, and population-scale impact. Addressing a gathering of policy

NEW YORK, NY - A federal judge in New York rejected a bipartisan request by two US congressmen, including Ro Khanna, seeking court supervision of the Justice Department’s compliance with a law mandating the release of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. US District Judge Paul

WASHINGTON, DC- The US Trade and Development Agency on January 20 announced support for a proposed submarine cable system linking India with Singapore and major Southeast Asian data hubs. The planned cable route would link Chennai with Singapore. Additional landing points

TORONTO-Underscoring India’s significant role in inclusive, responsible, and impact-driven artificial intelligence (AI), the Consulate General of India in Canada’s Toronto hosted the 'India-Canada AI Dialogue 2026', emphasizing the significance of bilateral cooperation for shared economic and societal benefits. It was organized

By NIMMI RAGHUNATHAN No matter where you stand in the political spectrum, there is no question that the Indian American community is working its way through a moment. In a blindingly swift reversal, it now finds itself caught in MAGA-fueled hostility

Photo: CalTech India-West News Desk PASADENA, CA – Long before he became one of the world’s most influential astronomers, Shrinivas Kulkarni grew up in a tightly knit, unusually accomplished Indian family, moving from town to town across Karnataka as the son of

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – With an eye on slipping poll numbers and voter anxiety ahead of the November midterm elections, President Trump on January 20 signed an executive order barring Wall Street investors from purchasing and owning single-family homes. Politics aside, it

WASHINGTON, DC - After months and days of online speculation and media reports about separation and divorce, their religions, their differences, and why she was spotted without her wedding ring, Usha Vance, the wife of US Vice President J.D. Vance, has announced

HOUSTON, TX- Sunita Williams, one of the most accomplished astronauts in the history of human spaceflight, has retired from the American space agency NASA after an extraordinary 27-year career. Her retirement follows a historic and unexpected nine-month mission aboard the

BOSTON, MA -The 23rd India Conference at Harvard, a major student-led global forum examining India’s rise across business, policy and culture, will bring together leading voices from sport, politics and the creative industries here next month, with Olympic champion P.V.

WASHINGTON, DC -An immersive art exhibition and documentary screening on Capitol Hill has brought into sharp focus the plight of Hindu and other minority communities from Pakistan, highlighting forced conversions, abductions, and a refugee crisis that organizers say has remained

WASHINGTON, D.C.-A sharp debate over worker safety, corporate liability and the future of the US stone slab industry unfolded in Congress last week, drawing in Indian American entrepreneurs and raising issues that resonate with Indian businesses and workers operating across

Picture - news.famu.edu India-West Staff Reporter TALLAHASSEE, FL- Attorney Prerak Shah has been appointed as one of four new members named to the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees, with his term running upto 2031. Shah currently serves as a partner at Gibson,

NEW DELHI- External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met US Senator Steve Daines in the Indian capital on January 18. Following their talks, Jaishankar posted, "A wide ranging and open discussion on our bilateral relationship and its strategic significance." On January 13,

MUMBAI- Amway India’s losses widened further in FY25 as it reported a total loss of Rs 74.25 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, compared with a loss of Rs 53.38 crore in the previous financial year. Its revenue