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India-West News Desk ST. PAUL, MN - 3M and Discovery Education has named Sirish Subash, a 9th grader at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology in Georgia, the winner of the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation’s premier middle

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - At New York’s Times Square, the Indian American community gathered in large numbers for vibrant Diwali festivities. US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and Indian American Assemblywoman Jennifer Rajkumar were

Photo: Reuters/Arnd Wiegmann NEW DELHI, (REUTERS) - India's trade minister on October 19 said the country has sought a critical mineral partnership agreement with the United States as he hopes for talks on a broader trade pact between the two nations. "I

India-West Staff Reporter IRVINE, CA - The 23rd annual Irvine Global Village Festival, held here, on October 5 at the Great Park, served as a vibrant platform for cultural exchange and community building. This year’s festival showcased arts, cultural exhibits, food

India-West Staff Reporter  SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has sent a letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken requesting a briefing on the rise in harassment and violence against Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh, especially following the

ndia-West Staff Reporter ARTESIA, CA - Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s sixth-largest jewelry retailer, has launched its flagship showroom in the US in Southern California. The new showroom, located in the city of Artesia, is Malabar’s fifth and largest in

Photo: Reuters/Adnan Abidi CHANDIGARH, (REUTERS) - Indians in Punjab, worried that plans to work, study or visit families in Canada will be jeopardized by this week's tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats over the murder of a Sikh separatist, are urging both governments

VARANASI, (ANI) - US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti visited Varanasi, exploring its ghats and temples, and witnessed the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. The envoy was deeply moved by the Ganga Aarti and wrote on social media, "The Ganga Aarti

WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - A meeting between the U.S. and India on a probe into a foiled plot to murder a Sikh separatist on American soil was productive, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said on October 16 adding Washington was

NEW DELHI, (ANI) - India has signed a $4 billion deal with the US to buy 31 Predator drones and setting up a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for them in India. The Cabinet Committee on Security approved the acquisition of

By Vartika Goyal ATLANTA, GA - The South Asian Bar Association of Georgia (SABA-GA) hosted its  eighth annual gala, an unforgettable evening at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. The night began with a mesmerizing performance by Atl Satrangi and celebrated

Photo: Reuters India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - An Air India flight from Mumbai to New York (AI119) was diverted to New Delhi on October 14 following a specific security alert. The aircraft, with 239 passengers on board, made an emergency landing

Photo: Reuters/Christinne Muschi NEW DELHI (REUTERS) - India and Canada do not see diplomatic fallout over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader having any immediate impact on bilateral trade ties, government officials from the two countries said. Canada exports primarily minerals,

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA, (REUTERS) - The prime ministers of India and Canada could benefit politically in the short term from the unprecedented expulsion of top diplomats from each country, analysts said on October 16. Canada kicked out six Indian diplomats on Monday,

By REENA RATHORE LOS ANGELES, CA - As South Asians gain unprecedented political visibility in the U.S., they are simultaneously facing an alarming rise in hate-fueled incidents, particularly in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential elections. This troubling online trend has

Photo: Reuters/Tami Chappell WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS)  -The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has alerted public health officials and clinicians about the potential risk for drug overdose among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medicines from online pharmacies. The counterfeit pills sold through

Photo: (Left to Right) MR Rangaswami, Founder of Indiaspora,Shantanu Narayen, Dr. Srikar Reddy, Indian Consul General, San Francisco, Pat McGovern III, Sudhir Sethi India-West Staff Reporter SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The global VC fund Chiratae Ventures announced that it had given three

Photo: The Indian High Commission building in Ottawa. Photo:Reuters/Blair Gable OTTAWA, (REUTERS, ANI) - Canada expelled six Indian diplomats after a police investigation found that Indian government agents were involved in a “campaign of violence” against dissidents in the North American

Photo: Reuters/Joshua Roberts WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) -An Indian government committee investigating Indian involvement in a foiled murder plot against a prominent activist in the United States will meet U.S. officials in Washington this week, the State Department said on October 14. The

NEW DELHI, (Reuters, ANI) – India has decided to withdraw its High Commissioner and several other diplomats from Canada following the Trudeau government saying they were linked to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, early media reports said

Photo: (Left to Right) Rekha Sethi, Director General, All India Management Association, Shankar Trivedi, Senior VP, Enterprise Business, NVIDIA, Sunil Munjal, Chairman, AIMA International, K. Srikar Reddy, Consul General of India at San Francisco By Vartika Goyal and Megha Agrawal SANTA CLARA,

VISAKHAPATNAM, (ANI) - As part of the ongoing Multilateral Maritime Exercise Malabar 2024, navies from India, Australia, Japan, and the United States have been engaged in collaborative activities since October 9 here, in Andhra Pradesh, under the coordination of the Eastern

NEW DELHI, (ANI) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 12 met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Vientiane in Laos. Modi, who on a two-day visit to the Southeast Asian

Photo: Reuters/Denis Balibouse NEW DELHI, (REUTERS) - Mukesh Ambani's Reliance has privately argued that the telecom regulator incorrectly concluded that home satellite broadband spectrum should be allocated by New Delhi and not auctioned, intensifying a face-off with Elon Musk's Starlink. How spectrum

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - Four young Indian Americans have been named among the 10 honorees on the White House's prestigious 2024 "Girls Leading Change" list, celebrating their remarkable contributions to their communities. The recognition, announced by First Lady Jill

Photo: Reuters/Toby Melville PARIS/DELHI, (REUTERS) - Air India has continued a dramatic bid to recapture a place among top carriers by placing a new order for 85 Airbus jets and now eyes more Boeings on top of an historic purchase of

Photo: Tara Sreekrishnan is running for the California State Assembly in District 26 as a Democrat. By REENA RATHORE CUPERTINO, CA - Tara Sreekrishnan’s journey to public service began at an unlikely place and long before she decided to run for the California State

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - ITServe Alliance, the largest association of IT services organizations in the United States, has announced the launch of its 23rd chapter in New York. The new chapter will be inaugurated on October 14 at

Photo: Shaktikanta Das, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India pays his respect to Ratan Tata, in Mumbai on October 10. Photo: Reuters/Francis Mascarenhas MUMBAI, (REUTERS) – "India and the world have lost a giant with a giant heart," U.S. ambassador

PALO ALTO, CA  (REUTERS) - Computer scientist Andrew Ng-led AI Fund said on October 8 it has invested in an Indian artificial intelligence healthcare firm named Jivi, the fund's first such investment in the country. India's booming AI segment is expected

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - The Embassy of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of India and the University Grants Commission, has launched an innovative virtual mentoring series, “MARG: Mentoring for Academic Excellence and Research Guidance.” This program

India-West Staff Reporter EDISON, NJ - Indo-American Festivals hosted its 26th Annual Grand Dussehra Festival on October 5 at the scenic Lake Papaianni Park here, marking a significant celebration that attracted over 15,000 attendees. The day-long cultural extravaganza offered families a vibrant array

India-West Staff Reporter RALEIGH, NC - In the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastation, BAPS Charities has launched a comprehensive relief initiative to support affected communities in Spartanburg, Piedmont, Asheville, and Greenville. Coordinating closely with local authorities and emergency response teams, the

India-West News Desk OTTAWA - Canada has reaffirmed its unwavering stance on India’s territorial integrity, marking the first explicit statement since tensions arose between the two nations last year following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations of Indian government involvement in the killing

Photo: Reuters/Arnd Wiegmann WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo signed an agreement on October 3 to cooperate on strengthening supply chains in the two countries for lithium, cobalt and other critical minerals

Photo: Chelsea Clinton, Bill Clinton, Joe Biden, Jill Biden and Hillary Clinton end the CGI Summit. Joe Biden was a surprise guest at the Summit.   By Navneet S. Chugh NEW YORK, NY - The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) recently held its 2024

Photo: Sachine Tendulkar (Left) Arun Agarwal (Right), India-West Staff Reporter HOUSTON, TX: The National Cricket League (NCL) has announced that legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, has joined its ownership group. This move marks a significant milestone in the growing presence of cricket

Photo:YouTube WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, highlighted the need for mutual respect and boundaries in international diplomacy, particularly between democracies, during a recent discussion on India-US relations at the Carnegie Endowment office in Washington, DC. During his fireside

Photo: SAGA Tour 2024 Champion Deep Thapliyal LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ - The South Asian Golf Association (SAGA) held its 20th Annual Golf Outing on September 21 as a celebration of the game, community, and friendly competition. The daylong event brought together over 70 enthusiastic

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - The India Philanthropy Alliance (IPA) has announced the 3rd annual India Giving Day, set for March 14, 2025. The campaign, aimed at increasing participation and access, will expand community and regional events across the

By Sabrina K. Chugh NEW YORK, NY - At the Clinton Global Initiative 2024 here, Prince Harry delivered a powerful speech urging global action to address the harmful impact of social media, particularly on children. Speaking to a distinguished audience of

Photo: Reuters/Jeenah Moon NEW YORK, NY (REUTERS) - Blackstone Inc, the world's largest alternative asset manager, has started raising its third Asia-focused private equity (PE) fund, targeting at least $10 billion, two people with knowledge of the situation said. The new buyout

India-West News Desk COLUMBUS, OH - Vivek Ramaswamy, the former Republican presidential candidate, has hinted at the possibility of running for Governor of Ohio. In a recent appearance on the "PBD Podcast" with Patrick Bet-David, Ramaswamy shared that he’s been approached

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI)- Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, currently visiting the United States, on October 2 met with US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo during the India-US CEO Forum. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and exploring new investment opportunities,

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - The US has acknowledged claims made by Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on accusations of alleged mismanagement of $400 million received by Pakistan in loans and aid from the World Bank, meant for

India-West Staff Reporter HOUSTON, TX – The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH) on September 28, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a gala held at the Hilton Americas. The event brought together over 700 business leaders, elected officials, and

India-West Staff Reporter SEATTLE, WA - A bust of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled at Seattle Center on October 2, in honor of the Indian freedom fighter’s birth anniversary. Positioned beneath the iconic Space Needle and adjacent to the Chihuly Garden and

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, India's permanent representative to the United Nations, offered tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary on October 2. Paying homage to the Gandhi statue at the UN building in New York, Ambassador Harish

Photo: Wikibio India-West News Desk CAMARILLO, CA - Kash Patel, a diehard Donald Trump supporter and an official in the former president’s administration, is front and center in a new documentary Government Gangsters, which is set to stream on the Conservative and Christian platform

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON D.C - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on October 2 that Gurbir S. Grewal, Director of the Division of Enforcement, will step down from his position on October 11. Grewal’s departure comes after a