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WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama, on July 26, endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the presidential race. "Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend Kamala Harris. We

India-West Staff Reporter ERIE, PA – An Indian national residing here on a student visa has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity, US Attorney Eric G. Olshan

India-West Staff Reporter HOUSTON, TX - An Indian national has been charged with selling and shipping counterfeit oncology pharmaceuticals worth tens of thousands of dollars into the US, following an indictment by a federal grand jury in Houston on July 25. The

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - Senator Marco Rubio on July 25 said he has introduced a bill -- US-India Defense Cooperation Act -- to enhance the strategic diplomatic, economic, and military relationship with New Delhi to counter China. “Communist China continues to

Photo:Dr. Mary Shuttleworth, President, United for Human Rights, Youth for Human Rights International with Harold D’Souza. India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Harold D’Souza, once a victim of human trafficking, has transformed his pain into purpose by advocating for others trapped

India-West Staff Reporter ARTESIA, CA — In a show of solidarity, the South Asian Network (SAN) organized a protest on July 22 to support students in Bangladesh who have been demonstrating against an unfair government-imposed job quota system. The SAN protest, held

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - In a statement, Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA)lauded President Joe Biden's recent withdrawal from the presidential race and address from the Oval Office, calling it a defining moment in cementing his legacy as the most consequential

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - Nikki Haley who ran a bitter Republican primary campaign against Donald Trump but has since shifted back to endorsing him, has issued a cease and desist letter to a political action committee (PAC) previously aligned

By REENA RATHORE LOS ANGELES, CA – In the realm of modern Indian music, there stands a distinguished artist whose melodies intertwine with emotions and lyrics evoke profound introspection: Prateek Kuhad. From New York City’s Beacon Theatre to San Francisco’s The Masonic

Family-friendly SUVs like the VinFast VF 8 go beyond just in-car entertainment. VinFast understands the importance of keeping children safe on every journey. That's why they've prioritized safe technology features alongside entertainment options. This commitment to child safety is reflected in the VF

KHAMMAM (ANI) - Shyamala Gopalan Education Foundation has celebrated US President Joe Biden's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as presidential candidate from the Democratic Party. The Foundation is set up in the name of Kamala Harris's mother, Shyamala Gopalan. A

Photo: Rutherford County Sheriff MURFREESBORO, TN - Meer Patel, a store clerk here, has been accused of stealing a $1 million winning lottery ticket from its rightful owner and attempting to cash in on the prize. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Photo: REUTERS/Lindsay DeDario NEW YORK, NY (REUTERS) - The man accused of attempting to kill author Salman Rushdie in New York two years ago now faces federal terrorism charges for his alleged support for Hezbollah, according to an indictment unsealed on

Photo: Brendan Smialowski/Pool via REUTERS WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - Vice President Kamala Harris on July 25 condemned what she called "despicable acts by unpatriotic protesters" outside Union Station in Washington, where some pro-Palestinian demonstrators burned American flags a day prior to

Photo: REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - President Joe Biden on July 24 told Americans in an Oval Office address that he ended his re-election campaign to "unify my party” with the larger goal of protecting American democracy and that goal

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - In his first campaign rally after President Joe Biden quit the 2024 presidential race and Kamala Harris firmed up her position to become the Democratic Party candidate, Republican nominee Donald Trump lit into her laying

India-West Staff Reporter ATLANTA, GA - Ashwin Ramaswami, the GenZ Democratic candidate for the Georgia State Senate, has strongly condemned the recent bigoted attacks targeting Vice President Kamala Harris, Usha Vance, and other Indian Americans. “Recent examples, such as reports of Republicans

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to advancing practical ideas to address the world’s greatest challenges, has announced the appointment of Navin Girishankar as president of

By Navneet S. Chugh SAN FRANCISCO, CA - "Unprecedented times call for unprecedented action, which is why I am thrilled to support the first woman and first South Asian American for President, Vice President Kamala Devi Harris," states Kiran Jain, a

OTTAWA (ANI) - In a staunch response to separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's video demanding he and his Hindu-Canadian friends return to India, Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya said that Canada is their land and that they have enriched

Photo: REUTERS/Vincent Alban MILWAUKEE, WI(REUTERS) - Vice President Kamala Harris assailed Donald Trump on Tuesday at her first campaign rally since replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate, while a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll showed her taking a marginal lead

Photo: REUTERS/Shailesh Andrade NEW DELHI, (Reuters) - India's Reliance Industries has received approval from the United States to resume importing oil from Venezuela despite Washington's sanctions, a source familiar with the matter said on July 24. The United States in April re-imposed

Photo: REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee for President, has a 19-percentage point lead over her Republican rival Donald Trump in favorability ratings among Indian Americans, according to internal polling by the Harris campaign. The findings

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to address a joint session of Congress, a significant number of Democratic lawmakers have announced they will not attend. Their decision comes amidst escalating tensions in Gaza and

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Air India on July 22 said its A350-900 aircraft will operate on the Delhi-New York JFK route from November 1 and will begin Delhi-Newark flights from January 2, 2025. The A350 will introduce the airline’s

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Sikh Coalition, the US-based Sikh advocacy organization, has released a comprehensive report exploring both historical and recent transnational repression against Sikhs in the United States. Titled “So Many Targets: Contextualizing Modern Indian Transnational Repression

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Shortly after Joe Biden ended his reelection bid, Republican candidate Donald Trump said that the incumbent president was "not fit to run" and "is certainly not fit to serve." The former president further said Biden "only

Photo: The Biden Presidential Campaign headquarters in Wilmington, DE, is now the center of Kamala Harris's bid for president. She flew down there to address the staff and hear Biden tell them to support her as they would have done

WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - Vice President Kamala Harris secured support July 22 from most delegates to the Democratic National Convention, likely ensuring she will become the party's nominee for president next month, according to multiple sources. President Joe Biden had immediately

EDMONTON, (IANS) - A BAPS temple in Alberta’s capital Edmonton was vandalized on July 23. This incident adds to the series of attacks that have happened recently on Hindu establishments in Canada. The Consulate General of India in Vancouver said in

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - The US understands that India has historic ties with Russia that it will not cut off overnight but the important issue is whether or not New Delhi was deepening its military and technology relationship with Moscow

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - Vice-President Kamala Harris stands once again on the edge of history in a political career replete with milestones. President Joe Biden’s exit from the White House race and endorsement of Kamala Harris makes her the top contender

NEWPORT, RI (IANS) - Tennis veterans Vijay Amritraj and Leander Paes flexed their dance moves after being introduced into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.  It was a historic moment for the country and the continent as they became the first

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (IANS) - Elon Musk and ace venture capitalist Vinod Khosla on July 22 engaged in a public spat on X after President Joe Biden dropped out of the US Presidential race. Khosla came out against former US President

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - In the wake of President Joe Biden's unexpected decision not to seek re-election, the Democratic Party is buzzing with speculation and anticipation. The announcement has been termed a "political earthquake" by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, who

WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - Vice President Kamala Harris has raised $49.6 million for her presidential campaign in less than a day after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed her as the Democratic nominee, a campaign spokesperson

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been appointed as the new Ambassador of India to the United States, according to an announcement made by the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. Kwatra, who served as the 34th

By REENA RATHORE Throughout their 43 years of twinhood, they have done almost everything in tandem. The journey of Indian American doctors and identical twins Jagan and Neel Gupta is a testament to the enduring power of family, education and community. The

ndia-West Staff Reporter ANAHEIM, CA – Nikita Pramod, a middle school student from Fairmont Schools here, achieved national recognition for her outstanding performance in the National Academic Pentathlon. Pramod secured first place in Honors Science both in Orange County and at

By Selen Ozturk As AI grows more prevalent, ethnic voters face an election landscape where the difference between real and artificial news is ever-harder to gauge. As the November U.S. election nears, online disinformation “is a very real problem, turbocharged by AI, that

India-West News Desk MILWAUKEE, WI - On July 15, Republican Harmeet Dhillon delivered a prayer at the Republican National Convention, drawing from her Sikh faith tradition. Dhillon, who shared her family's immigrant background, recited a prayer that translates to, "This body

Photo: Reuters/Mike Segar India-West News Desk MILWAUKEE, WI - In a disturbing turn of events, Usha Chilukuri, the Indian American wife of JD Vance, has become the latest target of racist attacks fueled by the far-right and MAGA extremists. These attacks come

Photo: OpenOversight India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA - A Seattle Police Department officer has been terminated following outrage over his insensitive remarks and laughter after the tragic death of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian student. Kandula was struck and killed by a

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) offered a sharp retort when questioned about President Joe Biden’s mental fitness by a Fox business reporter on Capitol Hill. The exchange took place on the evening of July 17 as

MILWAUKEE, WI (ANI) - Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaking at the Republican Party's National Convention here, promised illegal immigrants will be 'returned' to the country of their origin. "Our message to illegal immigrants is also this; we will return you

MILWAUKEE, WI (IANS) - Attorney Harmeet Kaur Dhillon offered 'ardas' the Sikh prayer at the Republican National Convention. At the Fiserv Forum, she said, "These last 48 hours have been some of the most intense, yet more prayerful of our lives,

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - The United States on July 15 urged India to use its longstanding relationship with Russia to urge President Vladimir Putin to “end his illegal war and to find a lasting peace” in its conflict with Ukraine. Mathew

MILWAUKEE, WI (REUTERS) - Donald Trump will safeguard gun rights by appointing federal judges who oppose new firearm limits if he is elected in November, despite narrowly surviving an assassination attempt, a senior adviser to his presidential campaign said on

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - Vivek Ramaswamy is fishing for the US Senate seat that will fall vacant if former President Donald Trump wins the presidential polls, taking away its current occupant J.D. Vance, the Republican nominee for Vice-President. “To be frank,

By SABRINA K. CHUGH NEW YORK, NY — On July 12, President Bill Clinton, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Dr. Chelsea Clinton launched the program for the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2024 Annual Meeting, to be held