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NEW YORK- US-based global investment bank Goldman Sachs has raised India's GDP growth forecast to 6.8 per cent for calendar year 2026 from 6.5 per cent earlier, following the US-Iran peace deal that has led to lower global oil prices

WASHINGTON, D.C.- India continues to be a major driver of global economic growth despite the economic impact of the Iran conflict and higher energy prices, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on June 25, while cautioning that the country has

India-West News Desk FAYETTEVILLE, NC – Indian-origin physicians and longtime North Carolina residents Dr. Rakesh Gupta and Dr. Vinita Gupta have donated $500,000 to the Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine, with the gift supporting scholarships for future medical students. According to

NEW DELHI/KOCHI-In a significant recognition for India's growing presence in the global robotics and STEM ecosystem, robotics expert Benson Thomas George has become the first Indian to be selected as a judge for the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Michiana Premier

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Donald Trump administration on June 26 identified India as a potential "comprehensive partner" under its newly launched Pax Silica initiative, saying the two countries are well-positioned to deepen cooperation in semiconductors, critical minerals, advanced technologies and resilient supply

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C.- US far-right political activist Laura Loomer has defended Second Lady Usha Vance over criticism of her Hindu faith, saying she is targeted because she is "a brown Hindu woman" and has no reason to convert to

LONDON/NEW DELHI-India will not enter into a trade agreement with the United States unless it secures a clear competitive advantage over rival economies, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on June 25. Speaking during a two-day visit to London,

NEW DELHI- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 25 welcomed Amazon's planned investment of $48 billion in India over the next five years, saying it will create new opportunities for the country's youth while reflecting growing global confidence in India's economy. The

NEW DELHI- India and the United States discussed ways to deepen bilateral technological cooperation, with a focus on semiconductor manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), trusted supply chains and critical minerals, during a high-level meeting in Washington, D.C., it was announced on June

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on June 23 challenged the Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) agenda, arguing during a Democratic shadow hearing that public health cuts, delays in addressing toxic heavy metals in baby food

WASHINGTON, D.C.-US lawmakers, senior administration officials and Indian diplomats voiced strong bipartisan support for deeper India-US ties, calling for closer cooperation on trade, technology, defense and immigration while warning against the rise of anti-India and anti-Hindu sentiment in the United

MUMBAI - India has emerged as a key growth and innovation hub for US-based e-commerce giant Amazon, with the company's 'Amazon Now' service becoming its fastest-growing ecommerce business in the country, Amazon President and CEO Andy Jassy said on June

India-West News Desk MILPITAS, CA- More than 100 community members gathered June 21 at the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center in Milpitas to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, observed globally under the theme, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing." The event was organized

SANTA CLARA, CA- Malabar Gold & Diamonds has opened a new showroom at Santa Clara Town Centre, marking the retailer’s eighth location in the United States and 11th in North America, including three stores in Canada. The showroom was inaugurated by Dr.

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES- The Consulate General of India, Los Angeles successfully celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21 June 2026 at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), Los Angeles, under the global theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing". The

NEW DELHI-Oracle Corp., the US-based technology company, has disclosed that it reduced its workforce by about 21,000 employees over the past 12 months and acknowledged that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies contributed to some of the job cuts. In

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Donald Trump administration on June 23 unveiled a USD 17.5 billion financing programme aimed at rebuilding the US nuclear supply chain and accelerating the construction of 10 new large-scale nuclear reactors, marking one of the most ambitious efforts

WASHINGTON, D.C.-A US federal judge has struck down a Trump administration database containing Americans' private information, ruling that it was unlawfully created and used by some states to mistakenly remove eligible citizens from voter rolls. Judge Sparkle Sooknanan of the US

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Nearly 200 Indian American delegates from 25 states are set to meet lawmakers and Congressional staff on Capitol Hill on June 23 to advocate for stronger US-India ties, immigration reform, Indo-Pacific security and critical minerals supply-chain resilience. Organized by the

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The United States has approved two proposed defense support packages for India worth a combined $428.2 million, covering long-term sustainment for M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers and follow-on support for AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, according to notifications published by the Pentagon. The

Washington, D.C.-US Vice President JD Vance has credited his Indian American wife, Usha Vance, with helping shape his return to Christianity, saying her support in their interfaith marriage and her influence on his understanding of love, family and commitment played

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C.-Newly disclosed documents cited by The Washington Post have raised questions about whether former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard relied on political advice from people linked to the Science of Identity Foundation, a religious group she

WASHINGTON, D.C. - US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer will travel to India this week for talks with India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and other senior Indian officials as Washington and New Delhi seek to advance negotiations on

India-West Staff Reporter ORANGE, CA - The Smart Village Movement (SVM), in partnership with Berkeley Haas, hosted its first annual gala on May 31, raising $4 million to support initiatives aimed at transforming rural communities across India. The event brought together philanthropists,

India-West Staff Reporter The famed duo of Vishal & Sheykhar reflect on the emotional connection fans have built with their music over more than 25 years. They discuss the memories attached to their songs, the multigenerational energy of North American audiences,

NEW YORK- Hundreds of people representing diverse nationalities and ethnic backgrounds gathered in Times Square on June 20 to mark the International Day of Yoga, showcasing the universal appeal of the ancient Indian practice. The Indian Consulate General-sponsored programme featured a daylong

India-West News Desk NEW JERSEY- More than 50,000 people took part in the 2026 BAPS Charities Spirit of Service Walk-Run across more than 100 cities in North America this spring as part of the America250 initiative marking the United States' upcoming

India-West News Desk JACKSONVILLE, FL. - Dr. Nihal Satyadev, a neurology resident at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, has received the Golden Stethoscope Award, a teaching honor voted on by medical students. Now in his third year of residency, Satyadev was one of

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has released newly declassified documents that she says show former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Anthony Fauci influenced intelligence assessments on the origins of Covid-19 and later denied such

India-West News Desk NEW YORK — The death of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, a recent high school graduate from Pathankot in India's Punjab state, following a horse-drawn carriage accident in New York City's Central Park, has intensified political pressure to phase out

NEW YORK- Diplomats, United Nations staff and visitors from around the world gathered at UN Headquarters in New York to celebrate the International Day of Yoga with asanas, breathing exercises and meditation sessions. This year's theme was “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.” In

NEW YORK- Bimal Patel of India has been elected a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), ensuring India's continued representation on the Hamburg-based judicial body. Patel was elected on June 18 by countries that are

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles City Council has officially designated January 6, 2027, as "Diljit Dosanjh Day," recognizing Indian Punjabi singer, actor and Bollywood star Diljit Dosanjh for his contributions to music and entertainment and for increasing

India-West News Desk PLAINVIEW, NY — The New York chapter of World Vegan Vision hosted a community program on nutrition and cancer research at Sai Temple in Plainview on June 14, drawing more than 80 attendees. The event, titled 'Dietary Research in

EVIAN, FRANCE — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump reviewed progress on an interim bilateral trade agreement and discussed expanding cooperation in defense, strategic technologies, energy and trade during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7

NEW DELHI- SpaceX has signed a $60 billion agreement to acquire Anysphere Inc., the parent company of the AI coding platform Cursor. The deal has boosted Indian-origin co-founder Aman Sanger’s estimated net worth to $5.5 billion. Sanger, 25, serves as Chief

NEW DELHI-U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla on June 17 opened its fifth Experience Centre in India, expanding its retail footprint with a new facility in Hyderabad's HITEC City. The Experience Centre allows customers to view the new 2026 Model Y Premium

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Hindu American Foundation (HAF), an international advocacy organization, has urged California's State of Hate Commission to formally recognize what it described as a rise in anti-Hindu hate and ensure Hindu Americans are included in statewide anti-hate initiatives. In formal

EVIAN, FRANCE - US President Donald Trump on June 17 said the United States was “very close” to reaching a trade agreement with India and described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the toughest negotiators, as the two leaders held

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Department of War announced June 16 that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will once again be known as the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), reversing a name change made in 2018. The move does not affect

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. - A 24-year-old Indian technology professional was among 12 people killed when a skydiving aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in Missouri on June 14. The victim, Sai Karthik Varma Datla, who was from Andhra Pradesh, lived in

India- West News Desk ISELIN, NEW JERSEY -TiE New Jersey held its inaugural TiEcon New Jersey conference on June 13, drawing a sold-out audience to the APA Hotel Woodbridge. Held under the theme "Leading the Intelligence Revolution: Garden State to Global Stage,"

India-West News Desk SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The Human Rights Coalition of San Bernardino County (HRC-SBC) is launching a community-based reporting system designed to help victims of hate crimes and bias incidents access support services without requiring law enforcement involvement. Operated

India-West News Desk SANTA CRUZ, CA – Two young women from Fremont, California, have died after being swept into the ocean while napping at Bonny Doon Beach in Santa Cruz County. Harshita Nair, 21, and Mahial Sran, 20, were resting near a

NEW DELHI -India and the United States will hold another round of high-level trade talks on June 23-24 as both sides work to finalize the first tranche of a proposed interim trade agreement. Senior officials from the Office of the United

BRATISLAVA-Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 15 welcomed the understanding reached between the United States and Iran to end the conflict in the Middle East and expressed hope that its implementation would help restore peace and stability in the region. PM

Picture Credit-XIndia-West News Desk WASHINGTON D.C. — Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard released declassified intelligence on June 12, 2026, revealing that the U.S. government has historically funded more than 120 biolaboratories across over 30 countries. Gabbard shared the announcement on X,

EVIAN, FRANCE-Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met and exchanged greetings on the sidelines of the G7 Summit outreach session in Evian, France, on June 16. The two leaders shook hands and held a brief conversation ahead of

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Six Indian American members of the U.S. House of Representatives have strongly condemned the tearing of an Indian flag during an immigration-related protest outside Frisco City Hall in Texas and expressed solidarity with Indian Americans. Democratic Representatives Raja

AHMEDABAD – Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) expanded its partnership on June 16 with US-based software company Kaleris to accelerate AI-led transformation across its ports and logistics network. Under the expanded multi-year agreement, Kaleris will deploy its terminal