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India-West News Desk HOUSTON, TX - NASA astronaut Anil Menon has shared an inside look at his first days aboard the International Space Station (ISS), highlighting a medical experiment that could transform healthcare not only for future missions to the Moon

Photo: via TIME/Aaron Wojack—The New York Times/Redux India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - AI podcaster Dwarkesh Patel and entrepreneur Shama Hyder have been named to the TIME100 Creators 2026 list, earning recognition for their influence in artificial intelligence and digital marketing. Patel,

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump's outreach to Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir may appear to be transactional diplomacy, but the approach is “dangerously short-sighted”, according to a report by Washington-based national security and foreign policy analyst Siddhant

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) has accused the Trump administration of damaging ties with India, saying its tariffs and other actions have not helped advance the strategic partnership between the two countries. “This foreign policy of this administration has

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Influential billionaire Gautam Adani has denied that the Adani Group's plans to invest billions of dollars in the US played any role in the U.S. Department of Justice's decision to seek dismissal of a criminal

NEW YORK, NY - India has warned that the United Nations is losing public confidence because of the Security Council's failure to reform and respond effectively to global conflicts. Speaking at a ministerial roundtable on "Making Multilateralism Fit for the Future"

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval needed just one line to break the ice on ‘The Daily Show.’ When guest host Ronny Chieng quipped, "I'm sorry it couldn't be Jon Stewart," Pureval shot back: "No, no. This

Photo: Wikipedia India- West News Desk DETROIT, MI - Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) had been leading efforts to end delays surrounding the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a critical US-Canada trade link that is now set to open on July 27 following an

NEW DELHI- Successive reports involving foreign nationals with alleged military backgrounds operating in and around India have raised concerns over border security, cross-border networks and the possible use of the region as a transit route. The latest incident involves the reported

India-West News DeskHOUSTON, TX - NASA astronaut Anil Menon embarked on his first spaceflight on July 14, lifting off aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft for an approximately eight-month mission on the International Space Station. Menon, 49, launched from the Russia-leased Baikonur

India-West News Desk ST. PAUL, MN - Five Indian American middle school students have been named among the 10 finalists in the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge, earning an opportunity to compete for the title of "America's Top Young Scientist" and

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY-Air India has secured the fourth spot among the world's most punctual airlines for June 2026, according to the latest On-Time Performance report by aviation analytics firm Cirium, highlighting the carrier's continued efforts to improve operational

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has appointed former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan, Harvard economist Raj Chetty and Microsoft Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to lead key task forces that will review the

Photo: Ro Khanna Facebook.Ro Khanna Calls For Probe After Confrontation By Israeli Settlers, Soldiers WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Ro Khanna has accused armed Israeli settlers and Israeli soldiers of detaining him and other American citizens in the West Bank and called

WASHINGTON, D.C.-India has mounted a broad defense of its legal, regulatory and corporate safeguards against forced labor, telling the US Trade Representative that the country already has the institutions, laws and industry compliance systems needed to achieve the objectives Washington

By Ambassador Vinay kwatra For decades, the Indian diaspora has been one of our country’s greatest strengths, serving as a living bridge between India and the world, contributing to innovation ecosystems, shaping global discourse, and strengthening economic and cultural ties. Today, as

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Ride hailing company Lyft has appointed former eBay executive Senthil Padmanabhan as its new Chief Technology Officer, as the company looks to accelerate its artificial intelligence strategy and strengthen the technology platform underpinning its

India-West News Desk DETROIT, MI - The Gordie Howe International Bridge is built and ready for traffic, but it remains closed for business. Designed to link Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, the crossing was slated to open in June, only to be held

India-West News Desk HYDERABAD-As more Indian technology professionals return from the United States amid visa uncertainty, many in India's tech industry say finding a job has become more difficult, even as multinational companies continue expanding their operations in the country. A survey

WASHINGTON, DC – A proposed 12.5 percent U.S. tariff on imports from India could lead to higher prices for American consumers by increasing costs across established supply chains, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) told U.S.

WASHINGTON, DC -US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Riley Barnes joined celebrations marking the Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday here, calling it an honor to celebrate the Tibetan spiritual leader’s life and legacy. Barnes, who also serves as US Assistant Secretary of

India-West News Desk BOSTON, MA - TiE Boston has named Sunita Kanchinadam as its 15th president, making her the first woman to lead the organization in its nearly three-decade history. Kanchinadam, a managing director at Bank of New York, officially began her

Photo: NIST/Brandon Hayes India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Engineer and academic Arvind Raman has been sworn in as the 18th director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, assuming leadership of the federal agency responsible for advancing research and developing standards

WASHINGTON, DC - The United States recorded a $4.1 billion goods trade deficit with India in May, according to official data released on July 7, as America's overall trade deficit widened sharply amid falling exports and rising imports. The latest data

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Tom Suozzi has been appointed Democratic Vice-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, a leadership role that reflects his longstanding efforts to strengthen U.S.-India relations, a media statement said. Suozzi has served on

NEW YORK, NY-India’s UN Mission building was evacuated on July 7 after parts of a tower across the street began to buckle, threatening nearby structures. A source said everyone at the 27-storey mission building was safe and had left after being

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk HYDERABAD- President Donald Trump thanked India after a road beside the U.S. Consulate in Hyderabad was officially named "Donald Trump Avenue." In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had become the first U.S. President to have

India-West News Desk REDMOND, WA-Xbox is set for its biggest restructuring since becoming part of Microsoft, with CEO Asha Sharma outlining thousands of job cuts, leadership changes and a major overhaul of the gaming division's operations in a memo to employees. Calling

India-West News DeskSAN FRANCISCO, CA - Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla has called for higher capital gains taxes, saying the US tax system should place greater emphasis on rewarding labor as technology continues to generate significant wealth for investors. Speaking to The

WASHINGTON, DC-Prominent Indian American political leaders from across the ideological spectrum marked the United States' 250th Independence Day by reflecting on their immigrant roots, their families' journeys from India and their differing visions of America, while expressing gratitude for the

NEW DELHI- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 4 congratulated US President Donald Trump and the people of the United States on the 250th anniversary of US Independence, describing the India-US partnership as a force for global good."On behalf of

WASHINGTON, DC- The US Department of Justice (DoJ) on July 4 argued that federal courts cannot second-guess prosecutors' decisions to abandon criminal cases, telling a judge that requiring detailed explanations for dismissing charges against billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani risks violating

NEW YORK, NY-Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sudarshini sailed into New York Harbour during the Parade of Sail to participate in Sail 250, commemorating the United States' 250th anniversary, and the US International Naval Review. The Indian Navy said the arrival of

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who was born in Uganda to Indian-origin parents, used an address on the eve of the United States' 250th Independence Day celebrations to make the case that immigration has always

WASHINGTON, DC-Prominent Indian American political leaders from across the ideological spectrum marked the United States' 250th Independence Day by reflecting on their immigrant roots, their families' journeys from India and their differing visions of America, while expressing gratitude for the

HONOLULU, HI -Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft has arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2026. “Indian Navy's P-8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti-Submarine Warfare aircraft has arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in

India-West News Desk IRVINE, CA - Dr. K.J. Srinivasa, Consul General of India in Los Angeles, told a gathering of Southern California executives on June 25 that U.S.-India ties are "the most consequential relationship of the 21st century," urging the region's

India-West News Desk BOISE, ID - Micron Technology is investing $250 million into the "Trump Accounts" program, a savings initiative for American children under 18 with a Social Security number. Sanjay Mehrotra, the company’s CEO, emphasized that the firm views this commitment

Photo: Hoover.org India-West News Desk PALO ALTO, CA – Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi recently sat down with Condoleezza Rice at Stanford University to reflect on her career, and one message stood out: she does not believe she could have risen to

Photo: Papa John's India-West News Desk PITTSBURGH, PA - American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has named Ravi Thanawala as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Aug. 3, 2026. Thanawala will succeed Mike Mathias, who is transitioning to a full-time non-executive strategic advisor role

WASHINGTON, DC - India will mount a coordinated challenge next week to a proposed US tariff on its exports, with government officials and leading industry bodies arguing that Washington's findings on forced labor are legally flawed, unsupported by evidence, and could disrupt

WASHINGTON, DC- Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sudarshini departed for New York on July 1 to participate in the SAIL4th 250 New York and SAIL Boston events. The New York visit follows INS Sudarshini's port call at Baltimore, where the ship hosted

India-West News DeskWASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Suhas Subramanyam criticized the Trump administration's handling of cases tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, arguing that more people have been arrested over alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool than in

WASHINGTON, DC-Indian American community leaders and students held dozens of meetings with US lawmakers during the fifth annual Hindu Day of Advocacy, raising concerns over anti-Hindu hate while calling for greater civic participation, stronger representation and deeper engagement in the

Photo: YouTube WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump is personally backing efforts to deepen commercial ties with India, including a new Boeing deal that is close to completion, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said. Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum

MENLO PARK, CA - Meta-owned WhatsApp on June 29 announced the start of global reservations of usernames, a major privacy feature designed to protect the privacy of users’ phone number. Usernames reservations will begin rolling out, allowing people to create and

India-West News Desk FORD, NJ - National Retail Solutions (NRS), a subsidiary of IDT Corporation, and Renascent Media recently hosted a Retailer Networking Event in Ford, NJ, drawing more than 100 retailers, entrepreneurs, and independent business owners. The event provided a

WASHINGTON, DC-India and the United States are stepping up cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technologies and critical minerals, with officials from both countries saying the partnership is moving from policy frameworks to concrete projects and trusted technology supply

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - A United States federal judge has ordered the Department of Justice to justify its recent decision to drop all criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, putting a temporary halt to the formal dismissal

WASHINGTON, DC-US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the Trump administration is working towards President Donald Trump's visit to India in the early part of next year, as the two countries move closer to concluding a bilateral trade agreement. Rubio