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Photo: Kia’s hotly-anticipated EV9 is a fully-electric 7-seater SUV. BY REENA RATHOREIn the bustling automotive landscape of the U.S., a new electrifying contender has made its grand entrance – the all-new, all-electric 2024 Kia EV9.The EV9, which marks a significant leap

NEW DELHI, (IANS) – India is anxiously waiting for the first response from Elon Musk after the government approved a new electric vehicle (EV) policy that is designed to attract investments in the EV space by global manufacturers like the

India-West Staff Reporter SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Major League Cricket (MLC) and Cognizant announced an agreement for the professional services company to become the first-ever title sponsor of America’s only world class professional cricket championship. “Major League Cricket is thrilled to welcome

Photo: ilnd.uscourts.gov India-West News Desk Photo : @JudiciaryDems CHICAGO, IL -The US Senate with a 53-46 vote on March 12 confirmed federal Magistrate Judge Sunil Harjani, to be a federal district court judge on the Chicago-based Northern District of Illinois. Harjani becomes the first

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Challenger Ethan Weaver on March 14 conceded the race for the Los Angeles' 4th District seat as incumbent Nithya Raman continued to hold her lead over 50% of the votes required to avoid a

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – The unfortunate reports of Indians entering the US illegally continues with another dramatic story. This time, a group of three leaped from a moving freight train originating from Canada onto the International Railroad Bridge.

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - The steering committee representing term-loan lenders of Byju's $1.2 billion loan on March 15 said that a US judge has ordered to prohibit further movement or use of $533 million by the edtech company, which

India-West News Desk JACKSONVILLE, FL - Former Jaguars employee Amit Patel, who admitted to embezzling $22 million from the team, received a 6½-year prison sentence . U.S. District Judge Henry Lee Adams Jr. also ordered Patel, 31, to pay $21.1 million

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - The brains of polyglots -- people who speak five or more languages -- work differently when it comes to their native language, said researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on March 11. Most

India-West Staff Reporter HOBOKEN, NJ - Mayor of Hoboken Ravi Bhalla on March 12, announced that together with Jersey City Councilman James Solomon and several others, he has filed an amicus curiae brief in support of Congressman Andy Kim’s lawsuit to

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Susheela Jayapal has won endorsement of Senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders for her congressional campaign from Oregon’s third district, a heavily Democratic leaning one. Jayapal, 61, is the elder sister of Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal

India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA – Ajay Thakore, the owner of a $4.5 million Lamborghini yacht refused parking by a dock worker, dropped his pants and exposed his genitals and then proceeded with threats to kill him. Thakore wanted to park at

Photo: Congratulations to the Regeneron Science Talent Search top three finalists (from left to right) Achyuta Rajaram, with second place winner Thomas Cong and third place awardee Michelle Wei. Achyuta won $250,000. India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - Achyuta Rajaram, 17, of

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - India’s demographic trend of a younger workforce positions it positively as most large economies face shrinking working-age populations and tight labor markets, global brokerage, Morgan Stanley said. Per UN estimates, India's working-age population will continue to grow

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - The President and CEO of chip-maker Qualcomm, Cristiano Amon, said on March 12 that he looks forward to expanding the company's collaboration with the Adani Group. Amon met Adani Group Founder and Chairman Gautam Adani and had

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Kenyan human rights lawyer of Indian descent, Binaifer Nowrojee, will become the first woman from the Global South to head the Open Society Foundations, ending a three-year period of restructuring for the pro-democracy organization. Nowrojee

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - A tulip in the Netherlands has been named after Indian American diplomat Shefali Razdan Duggal, the US Ambassador to the country, for advocating for gender equity, as it celebrated International Women’s Day. Tulipa Shefali comes from

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - The United States is trying to help India negotiate lower prices for Russian oil as it deepens sanctions on tankers carrying the petroleum above Western price caps, President Joe Biden's energy envoy said on March 13. Washington imposed

Photo : (Left to Right) Dean Crabtree, Jack Kornfield, Dr. Doshi, Trudy Goodman, Prof. Chapple, and Mrs. Doshi India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - Loyola Marymount University hosted the annual Doshi Bridgebuilder event on February 22. Several hundred people attended throughout

ORLANDO, FL (IANS) - Sahith Theegala produced a fine 4-under 68 despite two late bogeys as he climbed to Tied-sixth place at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. It was the Indian American’s third Top-6 finish in seven starts in 2024. Theegala, who

India-West Staff Reporter WINNETKA, CA – Indian veterans under the auspices of Global Initiative of Veterans (GIVE) met on March 2 here, at a dinner gala to network and for an evening of solidarity. Established in 2016 as a non-profit charitable organization,

Photo: ocom.org India-West Staff Reporter ORLANDO, FL– The Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM) on March 10 officially opened its doors as Central Florida’s newest medical school. Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine was the vision of Drs. Kiran and Pallavi Patel, co-founders of

Photo: Ethnic Media Services By Selen Ozturk As women voters head to the polls this fall, domestic workers’ rights, reproductive rights, gun control and violence against officeholder and election official women are forefront concerns. Abuse in office This violence is a pervasive threat for

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) – US based Baron Capital has increased IPO-bound online food delivery platform Swiggy's valuation to $12.16 billion, higher than the $10.7 billion post-money valuation at which the company secured funding in early 2022. In its new filings,

India-West Staff Reporter LA JOLLA, CA -  The Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego (IFAASD) is holding its 17th annual music and dance festival from March 19-24 and features a stellar cast of renowned vocal and instrumental artists of both the

ROORKEE, (IANS) – The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with semiconductor leader Micron to help foster innovation and develop a highly skilled local workforce. The partnership which aims to bolster India’s goal of

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – As the Russia-Ukraine war, which broke out in 2022, intensified, CNN said in an exclusive report, citing senior officials, the US started "preparing rigorously" for a potential nuclear strike by Moscow against Kiev. The Joe Biden

NEW DELHI (ANI) - The United States Coast Guard (USCG) ship Bertholf reached Port Blair on March 7 for joint exercises with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). Codenamed "Sea Defenders-2024," the joint exercise is scheduled to take place on March 9-10,

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has initiated the ‘Take on Alzheimer’s’ campaign, focusing on educating and raising awareness among all Californians about promoting healthy brains and distinguishing between aging and dementia. The campaign

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - With just over three months remaining for the marquee clash between archrivals India and Pakistan on June 9 in the T20 World Cup 2024 to be held in the US and West Indies, construction work

By SEEMA AZHARUDDIN Sports generate a lot of noise, especially when things go wrong. In India, cricket is a popular national pastime, similar to ball and hoop games in the US. The positive and negative noise around sports creates imbalances and

India-West Staff Reporter NEWARK N.J. - Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) said that his guest at the State of the Union address will be Roshni Kamta, a Jersey City native whose breast cancer diagnosis at 22 years old led her to freeze

INDIAN WELLS, CA (IANS) - Three-time champion Rafael Nadal withdrew from the 2024 Paribas Open, saying he is not fully ready to compete at the highest level. The ATP 1000 Masters event's main draw started on March 7 at the Indian

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Attorney General of India R. Venkataramani has advocated the establishment of an Indo-US comparative and collaborative law platform to create cooperation in law and justice between the two nations. In his address on March 4 at the

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – In a public health alert issued on March 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advised consumers against purchasing specific ground cinnamon products available at various retailers, including the Swad brand of Patel

Photo: Sony India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Sony Pictures Entertainment has announced the promotion of Ravi Ahuja to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer, effective April 1. Ahuja, currently serving as Chairman, Global Television Studios, and Corporate Development, is

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA – Recognized for her unwavering dedication to confronting the hate and discrimination that has plagued Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities since the COVID pandemic began, Manjusha P. Kulkarni, Executive Director of AAPI Equity Alliance,

India-West Staff Reporter LONG BEACH, CA - On February 25, the SMAP Foundation organized Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Jayanti at the Jordan High School here. The festivities commenced with a spirited performance of the traditional Marathi Dhol Tasha by a group of

Photo: Nandita Das India-West Staff Reporter PALO ALTO, CA - Maitri marked its 33rd anniversary with a successful gala on March 2, 2024, uniting luminaries, advocates, and philanthropists in an evening resonating with hope, empowerment, and transformation. The gala featured a vibrant display

Photo: Instagram India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - Incumbent Nithya Raman will face off against challenger Ethan Weaver in a November runoff election for the 4th District seat on the Los Angeles City Council. Raman led the primary field with 44.5% of

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA – Incumbent California Democrats Ami Bera (CA-6) and Ro Khanna (CA-17) coasted to victory in the March 5 primaries for their House seats in Washington. Bera is running for a 7th term and will face off

Photo: YouTube WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - A bipartisan bill introduced by lawmakers in the US House will force China-based ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, to divest the short-form video app or face a ban on the platform, The Hill reported. Congressmen

CHARLESTON, SC (ANI) - Republican presidential candidate, Nikki Haley has formally announced an end to her Republican presidential candidate campaign. "The time has now come to suspend my campaign. I said I wanted Americans to have their voices heard. I have

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Former MSNBC pundit Mehdi Hasan is stepping into the digital media landscape with the launch of "Zeteo," a new media company named after the ancient Greek word for seeking out and striving. The organization

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced legislation that would establish a grant program aimed at strengthening cardiovascular research, promoting heart disease awareness, and improving health outcomes in the South Asian community in honor of American Heart Month. The

Photo Source: jkrsi.com (Left), LinkedIn. (Right) India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - After two decades of legal wrangling, Haresh Jogani, the defendant in a high-stakes legal battle, has been ordered by a jury to hand over $2.6 billion in cash

Photo: Vijaya Gadde (Left), Parag Agrawal (Right) SAN FRANCISCO, CA (ANI) - Former top Twitter executives, including Parag Agrawal, have sued Elon Musk, claiming the Tesla CEO had withheld USD128 million in severance payments after the billionaire took over the social

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - Vice President Kamala Harris has met with a member of Israel's cabinet prosecuting the war in Gaza, urging an immediate ceasefire and the increase and safe distribution of humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians in need. Harris' meeting

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Google on March 1 announced to support ‘Shakti, India Election Fact-Checking Collective’, which is a consortium of news publishers and fact-checkers in the country, to curb the spread of deep

UJJAIN (IANS) - India cannot achieve its true economic potential without the greater inclusion of women in the formal workforce, US Consul-General in Mumbai, Mike Hankey, said here on March 1. Addressing the Ujjain Regional Industrial Conclave, Hankey said that the