India-West News Desk ISSAQUAH, WA - Reetail giant Costco Wholesale Corp is setting up its first technology center in India, to be located in Hyderabad, according to sources familiar with the plans who spoke to Reuters. This Global Capability Centerwill focus
India-West Staff Reporter CHICAGO, IL –In a ceremony held on July 5 at the biennial JAINA Convention here, Mahesh Wadher of SoCal was presented with the JAINA Ratna Award. This accolade, bestowed every two years, recognizes an individual from North America
India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Amid intensifying global efforts to isolate Moscow over its war in Ukraine, India is facing mounting pressure from Western powers over its continued imports of Russian oil. Following fresh European Union sanctions on an Indian
NEW YORK, NY (IANS)- President Donald Trump has claimed that his threat of a 10 percent tariff on BRICS members scared them off, asserting that "almost nobody showed up" for a subsequent meeting. This claim, however, stands in contrast to
WASHINGTON, D.C. (IANS)- Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will be stepping down from her role in August 2025 to rejoin Harvard University, the IMF announced. Gopinath, a trailblazer in international economics, will assume
Photo: @arvibahal India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Massachusetts based Indian American Arvinder "Arvi" Singh Bahal has always had his eyes on the horizon - the real estate investor has built a life defined by adventure. From visiting every country on earth to
Photo: Lions Club India-West Staff Reporter ORLANDO, FL –A.P. Singh of Kolkata, India, was officially elected as the new president of Lions Clubs International, one of the world’s largest service organizations, during the association’s 107th International Convention held in here from July
India-West News Desk NEW DELHI– A US delegation is slated to visit India in August for the next round of negotiations concerning a proposed bilateral trade agreement, an official confirmed to the media on July 21. This upcoming visit follows the conclusion of the
NEW DELHI (IANS)- The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has criticized recent media reports on the Air India Ahmedabad crash as "premature and speculative." The NTSB is urging the media and public to await the final report from India's Aircraft
NEW DELHI (IANS)- President Donald Trump has stirred controversy with a startling claim that "five jets were shot down" in the recent armed confrontation between India and Pakistan following the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam area,
Photos: JAINA India-West News Desk SCHAUMBURG, IL – The 23rd Biennial JAINA Convention took place from July 3 to 6 in Schaumburg, drawing over 5,000 attendees from 72 Jain centers across North America. This event marked the largest Jain gathering outside India
India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA — Nearly half of all Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults in California—48%—experienced hate in 2024, according to a new report from Stop AAPI Hate. The figure mirrors 2023 levels and comes amid a volatile
India-West Staff ReporterWASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States has designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, the US State Department announced on July 17. The designation links TRF directly to the
India-West Staff Reporter AUSTIN, TX – In response to the recent flash floods that have ravaged Central Texas—destroying homes, displacing families, and claiming lives—the Austin Chapter of ITServe Alliance has stepped up with a donation of $21,000 toward relief efforts. The funds,
India-West Staff Reporter SAN DIEGO, CA – Vaishnav Anand, a 16-year-old student from Danville’s Athenian School, recently earned attention for his research on using artificial intelligence to detect manipulated satellite images, a rising threat known as "geospatial deepfakes." Anand, a rising junior,
Photo: UCLA India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA — A transformative $3 million commitment from physicist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Mani L. Bhaumik will establish a new postdoctoral fellows program at UCLA, furthering the university’s mission to advance fundamental research in physics, astronomy,
Visual: Via Center for Global Development India -West News Desk WASHINGTON D.C. – India is poised to face significant financial fallout from a newly implemented 1 percent tax on remittances—a key provision of President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” that is already drawing
India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump now finds himself on the defensive in a controversy he long weaponized. After years of fanning conspiracy theories about Jeffrey Epstein’s death and hinting at Democratic involvement, Trump is lashing out over
India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — The U.S. Embassy in India has issued a strong advisory warning that foreign nationals who commit crimes such as assault, theft, or burglary in the United States risk having their visas revoked—and could be barred
Photo: atarimae.agency India-West Staff Reporter MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – Willow, a premier platform for live and on-demand cricket, has announced the debut of its first original program, "Game On with Grace." This bi-weekly video podcast, hosted by Australian sports broadcaster Grace Hayden, is set to premiere on
NEW DELHI — A cockpit voice recording from the June 12 crash of an Air India Boeing 787 indicates that one of the pilots may have cut off fuel to the plane’s engines just after takeoff, according to a report
Photo: ANI India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on July 17 that 1,563 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States. This figure covers the period since January 20, 2025, when Donald Trump began his second term as
India-West Staff Reporter MEMPHIS, TN –The Board of Directors of the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, has appointed Ike Anand as its new president and chief executive officer. Anand, who
India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on immigration, slashes social programs, and curtails the role of federal agencies, a group of South Asian American state lawmakers are responding with legislative efforts designed to protect
India-West News Desk ALBANY, NY- The IIT (BHU) Foundation has crossed a major philanthropic milestone, surpassing $10 million in total donations—thanks in large part to a transformative $1.6 million contribution from alumnus Dev Goswami and his wife, Dr. Vardhana Goswami. A 1974
India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA — A thundering splash into the Pacific Ocean early Monday morning marked the return of Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who made history as the first Indian astronaut to board the International Space
DALLAS, TX (IANS)- In a turnaround, MI New York, after a challenging start to the season, secured the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) title. They defeated defending champions Washington Freedom by a mere five runs in a tense final at Grand
India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA – The Consulate General of India here, in collaboration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, hosted a "Flavors of Indian Mangoes" event on July 10. The initiative aimed to boost trade and enhance
India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) ramped up pressure on Congress and the Department of Justice to release the full trove of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein even as House Republicans on July 15 blocked the attempt
Photo: Olympics.com/Getty LOS ANGELES, CA — Cricket will make its long-awaited return to the Olympic Games at the Fairplex in Pomona, with matches officially beginning on July 12, 2028. Organizers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games released the full competition
NEW YORK (IANS)- President Donald Trump on July 14 threatened to impose a 100 percent secondary tariff on countries that import oil, gas, and uranium from Russia. He stated he was “very unhappy” with Moscow’s intransigence in finding an end to the
India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- The United States Embassy in India announced on July 12 that visa holders who violate American laws or immigration regulations will face deportation, part of intensified enforcement measures under the Donald Trump administration. "US visa screening does
India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - A new chapter in American cricket is set to begin with the launch of the Super60 USA Tournament, a domestic franchise league featuring a fast-paced 60-ball format. The inaugural player draft, held on July
India-West Staff Reporter SARATOGA, CA — In a blend of tradition, service, and youthful determination, two high school students recently raised over $8,000 through a classical dance fundraiser to support cataract surgeries for underserved communities in India. Dhiya Padmanabhan and Anithra Shradha
India-West News Desk MUMBAI – Tesla has formally launched its operations in India with the opening of its first showroom—dubbed an “experience center”—in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), a key commercial hub. The move marks the electric vehicle giant’s long-awaited entry
NEW DELHI (IANS)- Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is commencing his journey back to Earth July 14 from the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla's presence on the ISS marks him as the first Indian to board the orbital laboratory and the nation's second
India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — FBI Director Kash Patel publicly dismissed speculation that he plans to resign over the Department of Justice’s decision to end further disclosures in the Jeffrey Epstein case. His statement follows growing unrest among MAGA-aligned figures
India-West News Desk DALLAS, TX- An Indian American man identified as Stanley Thomas has ignited widespread outrage after a video went viral showing him repeatedly using a racial slur at Moxie's, a restaurant here. The clip, filmed by a Black woman,
Photo: Twitter India-West News Desk OTTAWA - Student pilot, Sreehari Sukesh, 21, from Kerala, was among two people killed in a mid-air collision involving training aircraft in Canada on July 8. The incident occurred near a runway used by Harv's Air pilot
India-West News Desk BENGALURU — U.S.-based high-frequency trading firm Jane Street has vowed to challenge a sweeping ban imposed by India’s top financial watchdog, which has accused the firm of manipulating the country’s booming derivatives market. In a message to employees, Jane
Photo:C-SPAN India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, Dr. Anjani Sinha, came under intense scrutiny during his Senate confirmation hearing after failing to answer several fundamental questions about U.S. policy in Southeast Asia —
India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - A new nationwide study offers a rare empirical look into how well Indian Americans understand political developments in both the United States and India. The findings are drawn from the 2024 Indian American Attitudes
India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — Once central to Donald Trump’s campaign rhetoric and conservative media outrage, the promise of explosive revelations about Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged network of clients now appears to be fading—quietly and controversially—under Trump’s own administration. On
India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Indian American immigrants are making their mark on the economic landscape. According to Forbes' 2025 list of America’s Richest Immigrants, Indian-origin entrepreneurs and executives are leading a new wave of wealth, innovation, and influence across the
India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Starting January 1, 2026, most non-immigrant visa applicants to the United States will face a significant increase in fees with the introduction of a new $250 "Visa Integrity Fee" under legislation signed by President Donald Trump. The
Photo: Twitter India-West News Desk CHARLESTON, S.C.- Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has lost her mother, Raj Kaur Randhawa, who died on July 4 at the age of 86. Haley shared the news in a
India-West Staff Reporter CHICAGO, IL — In a ceremony held July 3 at the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) office in Oak Brook, Dr. Amit Chakrabarty and Dr. Hetal Gor were formally sworn in as President and Chair
NEW DELHI (IANS) - In what could change the future of affordable satellite-based internet service in India, Elon Musk's Starlink on July 9 received approval from the country's space regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe). With this,
India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — The number of U.S. student visas issued to Indian nationals has dropped sharply in recent months, hitting its lowest level for the March–May period since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to newly released U.S. State Department
WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - After Secretary of State Marco Rubio reasserted President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered an end to the conflict between India and Pakistan, State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that denying that is just "an opinion." "We