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India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY -Eight Indian Americans working across technology, scientific research, health care, AI policy and the future of work have been named to Time magazine’s 2026 TIME100 AI list. On the list are IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind

TORONTO- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said August 27 that economies like India and Canada can bring more predictability and certainty to global growth amid geopolitical tensions. Addressing the inaugural 'Economic and Financial Dialogue' between India and Canada in here, Sitharaman said

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani’s Business Advisory Council to advise City Hall on the city's economic priorities, will have Etsy Chief Executive Officer Kruti Patel Goyal as one of its 15 business

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The United States is deploying a disaster response adviser to Nepal and providing $500,000 in emergency assistance after devastating flash floods in the country’s Rasuwa district killed several people and caused widespread destruction. The US State Department announced the assistance

WASHINGTON, DC-Two Hindu American groups have issued safety advisories ahead of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s address at Madison Square Garden in New York on August 29, urging attendees and Hindu institutions in the city to remain vigilant

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Second lady Usha Vance said she ‘kind of laughed’ at a remark by Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed that invoked her Indian heritage while responding to Vice President JD Vance’s criticism of his views

India-West News Desk OMAHA, NE - A new four-story Nebraska Medicine facility in midtown Omaha is expected to open to patients in fall 2027 after construction wraps up next summer. The $99.3 million center at 42nd and Farnam streets will be

TORONTO- India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has described India and Canada as the "most natural partners" in the world, saying their relationship has undergone a "remarkable transformation" and that their shared values and people-to-people ties go beyond any trade agreement. Sitharaman

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has raised concerns over the treatment of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, saying the situation sends a troubling signal about democracy and human rights in the country. Subramanyam, a Democratic member of the

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - The United States has sanctioned four India-based companies and three Indians over dealings involving Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. The State Department has on its list customs broker Portease Partners, and Indian nationals Indrismiya Ashrafmiya Sheikh and

NEW YORK, NY-New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has signaled that his administration is unlikely to intervene to stop an event featuring Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat at Madison Square Garden, saying the city may not have the

WASHINGTON, DC-Republican members of the US House of Representatives accounted for nearly three-quarters of the approximately $1.47 million spent on taxpayer-funded mail during the first quarter of 2026, according to an analysis of congressional expenditure records. Republicans spent about $1.09 million

NEW DELHI-India and the United States discussed expanding practical cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region, including maritime security, strategic infrastructure and connectivity, during a phone call between Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and US Under Secretary of State Allison M. Hooker,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Pakistan is playing a key mediating role between the United States and Iran, with Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir traveling to Tehran shortly after speaking with President Donald Trump about Iran, CNN reported. The previously unreported

India-West News Desk OTTAWA - Americans are likely to see higher prices on a range of goods after Canada announced new retaliatory tariffs as the trade dispute with the United States escalating. The Canadian government said August 25 that it will impose

India-West News Desk SOUTHFIELD, MI - Airline consolidator Sky Bird marked its 50th anniversary with a glittering gala attended by airline executives, travel professionals, industry partners, employees and other guests from across North America. Founded in 1976 by Arvin Shah and his

SAN JOSE, CA - Congressman Ro Khanna has challenged the heads of eight major technology companies to explain how they will protect jobs, human dignity and equality as artificial intelligence reshapes economies and workplaces. Khanna issued the call after meeting Pope

WASHINGTON, DC-The US Commerce Department has determined that Indian oleoresin paprika was sold in the United States below fair value and that its producers received countervailable government subsidies, moving the trade case closer to the possible imposition of duties. In two

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA -The California State Assembly has adopted a resolution recognizing Diwali and expressing its “deepest respect” for Indian Americans and the Indian diaspora in California and around the world. House Resolution 137 recognizes Diwali, which will be celebrated

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has long been known for avoiding open press conferences, and a revelation by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor suggests that the preference for tightly controlled public appearances is managed behind

Photo: x.com August 21, 2026 FREMONT, CA-Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan has been appointed Vice Chair for Parks of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Tourism, Arts, Parks, Entertainment & Sports Committee. Salwan said he plans to use the new role to learn from what

BOISE, ID- Technology Chairman, President and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra has announced plans to invest $10 billion over the next decade in a new research hub in Boise that will focus on memory and computing technologies for the artificial intelligence era. The company

NEW DELHI- Elon Musk's Starlink has reapplied for approval to deploy ⁠its satellite constellation, including direct-to-device connectivity services according to media reports. The Economic Times said Musk is seeking approval for a Gen 2 constellation that delivers the latest technologies, including

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has shared an update on her husband, Abraham Williams, saying he is progressing after undergoing surgery for a rare form of bone cancer and will need continued medical

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The planned US visit of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat later this month has drawn opposition from the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), which has called for sanctions against RSS members

ISLAMABAD- Pakistan on August 19 summoned the US Chargé d’Affaires in Islamabad and lodged a demarche over remarks made by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor during his recent visit to Jammu and Kashmir. Islamabad delivered the demarche over what it

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - SCAN Group CEO and SCAN Health Plan CEO Dr. Sachin H. Jain is part of an expanded partnership between the nonprofit insurer and Costco Wholesale to offer Medicare plans to older adults. The companies will offer

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk ATLANTA, GA - A federal lawsuit over the wrongful portrayal of a Georgia man in Dinesh D’Souza’s documentary ‘2000 Mules’ has been settled just in time to avoid a jury trial, ending a case that was riddled

WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Suhas Subramanyam welcomed a Pakistani Supreme Court order to move jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a hospital, but said pressure must continue over his human rights and access to medical care. “I welcome the news that

NEW DELHI-The US Embassy in India on August 17 welcomed the Ministry of Defense’s contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian systems to the Indian Navy, saying the capability would strengthen maritime domain awareness and

WASHINGTON, DC/OTTAWA -The recent announcement by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, whom India has designated a terrorist, about forming a Khalistan Army and Sikh Homeland Security force, along with videos showing Sikh men training with semi-automatic rifles on Canadian soil, has raised

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC -A social media exchange over Jeff Bezos’ vision of a future with a trillion humans living in the solar system sparked a broader argument over India, cultural achievement, immigration and what makes America exceptional. The exchange began

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Several US lawmakers sent messages highlighting the importance of India-US ties and the contributions of Indian Americans as India celebrated its 80th Independence Day on August 15. The White House did not issue a message

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Vishal Garg, notorious for firing about 900 employees during a Zoom call, made news when he washimself fired as CEO of Better.com earlier this month. But now he is maneuvering to challenge the

SAN FRANCISCO, CA-Gujarati professionals and entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley could play a greater role in Gujarat’s emerging technology ecosystem, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said in San Francisco on August 17 as he began his week-long visit to the United States

KOCHI-The Indian and US Navies have concluded the eighth edition of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise 2026 after five days of intensive professional interaction and joint training at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, the Ministry of Defense said on

WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Ro Khanna, a California Democrat who has not ruled out a 2028 presidential campaign, has outlined an economic vision centered on workers, reindustrialization and ensuring that artificial intelligence benefits communities beyond Silicon Valley. Khanna stopped short of announcing

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer has extended Independence Day greetings to India, praising New York’s Indian American community for its contributions to the state and the country. “Happy 80th Independence Day, India!” Schumer said, describing Indian Americans

India-West News Desk RICHMOND, VA - Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi has launched a statewide listening tour to hear from residents about the proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy by NextEra Energy, with a focus on how the deal could affect utility

WASHINGTON, DC-India’s share of the global space market could rise fivefold within seven years as policy reforms and closer ties with the United States accelerate the growth of its private space industry, the US Department of Commerce has said. India currently

India-West News Desk FAIRFAX, VA - George Mason University’s Costello College of Business will rename its Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in honor of Northern Virginia entrepreneur Anil Sharma and his wife, Anupama, recognizing the couple’s support for education and entrepreneurship. The

India-West News Desk MINNEAPOLIS, MN –Chandhu Nair and Purvi Shah have taken on key roles at Target Corp., with Nair named the retailer’s first chief AI officer and Shah promoted to senior vice president of user experience. Nair’s appointment comes as the

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY -Seven Indian American women have earned a place on Forbes’ 2026 “50 Over 50” list, with four recognized in Innovation and one each in Impact, Investment and Lifestyle. The annual list, produced by Forbes in partnership

A conversation with founder Gaurav Kumar By Navneet S. Chugh Q: For readers meeting Beyond Access Global for the first time, what exactly is this, in one sentence?A: Beyond Access Global is a by-invitation-only lifestyle concierge built for the Global Indian who

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Public opinion of India remains mixed across 36 countries surveyed by Pew Research Center, with a median of 45% holding a favorable view and 41% an unfavorable view, Pew Research reported. The survey was conducted

WASHINGTON, DC-Indian drone products have been left outside a preferential US tariff regime that gives selected trading partners lower rates, potentially subjecting India-made unmanned aircraft and components to duties of up to 100 per cent. President Donald Trump signed the proclamation

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - “A Chinese pump that leaves Pune as Indian is a pump not machined in Cincinnati, Dayton or Columbus,” US trade adviser Peter Navarro said, as Washington accused more than 40 countries, including India, of being

NEW DELHI-India is in regular touch with the United States over talks on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), with both sides committed to the terms of the framework deal agreed upon in February, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said on

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D- IL), co-chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus’ Immigration Task Force, has accused the Trump administration of fueling anti-Asian and anti-Indian sentiment while warning that restrictions on legal immigration could

WASHINGTON, DC - A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to prioritize the Great Sea Interconnector, an undersea electricity project linking the power grids of Greece, Cyprus and Israel that they say could support the India