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MUMBAI- US-based Federal Card Services (FCS) on November 11 announced its entry into India with a substantial investment of $250 million. The investment will be distributed across its three core business pillars: technology, real estate, and services. As part of this expansion, the global

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Alexis Wilkins, the girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel, is suing several fellow MAGA supporters of President Donald Trump over what she says are false and damaging claims that she is an agent of Israeli

TORONTO- External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held significant bilateral meetings with his Canadian and US counterparts, Anita Anand and Marco Rubio, respectively, on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Niagara, Canada. India is participating in the two-day

India-West Staff Reporter NEWPORT BEACH, CA – The Bihar Jharkhand Bandhu Association (BJBA) hosted the Chhath Puja Mahaparv on October 27 and 28, transforming the tranquil waters of the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort into a site of spiritual devotion. Devotees from

NEW DELHI - In a significant development for India’s indigenous fighter jet program  Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on November 7 inked a deal with US-based General Electric (GE) for the supply of more than 100 jet engines to power the Light Combat Aircraft

Photo: White House YouTube WASHINGTON, D.C.- US President Donald Trump stated that the United States is "pretty close" to signing a trade agreement with India. The President made the remarks during the swearing-in ceremony of Sergio Gor, the next US ambassador to India. “We are

India-West News Desk AUSTIN, TX - A 23-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh, Rajyalakshmi (Raji) Yarlagadda, who had recently graduated from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, was found dead in her sleep on November 7. Her sudden passing has left her family and

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), the senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, has formally called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Attorney General Pam Bondi to actively secure testimony from Andrew Mountbatten

WASHINGTON, DC-A senior State Department official said that the Trump administration remains committed to working closely with its Quad partners and such cooperation will continue in the future. Casey Mace, US Senior Official to the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum (APEC), on November 6, termed the collaboration among

WASHINGTON, DC -From the by lanes of Patna to the corridors of global diplomacy, Dr Anjani K. Sinha has charted an inspiring journey. The Delhi University alumnus and orthopedic surgeon has officially begun his tenure as the US Ambassador to Singapore. “I am deeply honored to represent the US in Singapore, a friend

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Vivek Ramaswamy for Governor of Ohio has ignited sharp debate among MAGA loyalists, exposing deep rifts within the Republican base over the biotech entrepreneur’s political identity. Trump announced his “Complete and Total Endorsement” of Ramaswamy on November 7, hailing him as “something SPECIAL” and

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) has called for Senate Democrats to remove Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as their leader, saying he has failed to keep his caucus united during the ongoing government shutdown. Khanna, a progressive representing Silicon Valley, made the demand after eight Senate Democrats

WASHINGTON, DC - The US Department of Labor (DOL) has launched at least 175 investigations into potential abuses within the H-1B visa program, as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to crack down on the foreign worker

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump suggested that India has effectively stopped purchasing oil from Russia, a move that appears to align with U.S. pressure even though New Delhi has not publicly acknowledged such a shift. Speaking at a

India-West Staff Reporter  ARTESIA, CA- To observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the South Asian Network (SAN) organized a march here, along the city’s Pioneer Boulevard. The demonstration gathered survivors, families, youth, and leaders to "make awaz" and break the silence surrounding domestic violence. Dozens of marchers, clad

WASHINGTON, DC -India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, hosted Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur at his residence in Washington. The State Department Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs posted on

HONOLULU, HI- Senior military leaders of India and the United States are holding "productive discussions" focusing on strengthening bilateral defense engagements, enhancing interoperability, and promoting a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific region, during the two-day India–US Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting which got underway at Hawaii, earlier

WASHINGTON, DC -Republican Congressman and the co-chair of the India Caucus, Rich McCormick, has called for a stronger India-US partnership, saying the two nations together could usher in “another generation” of global peace. While speaking at an event at the Hudson Institute on November 3, McCormick

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Attorneys Neal Katyal and Pratik Shah are at the forefront of  high-stakes Supreme Court cases challenging the legality of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The court will hear arguments on November 5 in a case that

India-West News Desk CINCINNNATI, OH - On November 3, Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, a Hindu Indian American, posted a brief but pointed tweet: “End identity politics.” The message came amid a growing storm of social media attacks directed at him

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Tech leaders Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella joined millions of Indians in celebrating the country’s maiden triumph at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, lauding the team’s grit, inspiration, and historic achievement. Their posts underscored the worldwide recognition of India’s

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, sharply criticized decades of U.S. foreign policy during her remarks at the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain on October 28, highlighting the shift under President Donald Trump away from “regime

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Air India on November 3 said its flight from San Francisco to Delhi, via Kolkata, made a “precautionary landing” in Mongolia, after the flight crew suspected a technical issue. "The aircraft landed safely at Ulaanbaatar and is

WASHINGTON, DC -Two US federal judges, including Judge Indira Talwani in Massachusetts, have ordered President Donald Trump to continue paying benefits under a food assistance program, despite a prolonged government shutdown that has left many agencies without funding. The rulings require the administration to use emergency reserves to

WASHINGTON, DC - Vice President JD Vance defended his earlier statement expressing hope that his wife, Usha Vance, who is Hindu, would become a Christian like him, noting that she had "encouraged" him to "re-engage" with his faith many years ago. Vance explained that while his

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – Wipro Limited celebrated a historic milestone on October 31 as its top leadership rang the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange, marking 25 years of the company’s listing and the global launch

NEW DELHI – Google is stepping up its AI initiatives in India through a new collaboration with Reliance Intelligence, the AI subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited. The partnership will provide eligible Jio users with free access for 18 months to

India-West Staff Reporter BUENA PARK, CA - Kusumben Hark Vasa, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 29. She lived a life full of love, laughter, and joy, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and dedication,

India-West Staff Reporter NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) has sharply criticized Rutgers University for hosting a panel titled ‘Hindutva in America: A Threat to Equality and Religious Pluralism,’ calling the discussion one-sided and dismissive

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, alongside House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Robert Garcia, has initiated a formal inquiry into the Trump administration’s use of private messaging platforms for government business. On October 29, they sent records preservation requests to the CEO of Truth Social and officials at X. The

KUALA LUMPUR -Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on October 31 met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, where the two leaders signed a 10-year ‘Framework for the US-India Major Defense Partnership.’ The bilateral engagement was held on the sidelines of the 12th

India-West Staff Reporter SAN FRANCISCO, CA — More than 170 leaders in US-India philanthropy gathered on October 28 for the Philanthropy Summit organized by Indiaspora and the India Philanthropy Alliance (IPA), celebrating the rapid rise of Indian American giving and setting

India-West Staff Reporter BROOKLYN, NY – Etsy, Inc. which operates online marketplaces connecting millions of buyers and sellers globally, on October 29 named current President and Chief Growth Officer Kruti Patel Goyal as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1,

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Vice President JD Vance said he hopes his wife, Usha Vance, who was raised in a Hindu household in Southern California, will one day embrace Christianity — while emphasizing mutual respect and free will in their interfaith marriage. Speaking

CHICAGO, IL  — A massive new building was opened in Hyderabad on October 29, as McDonald’s officially inaugurated its largest overseas facility, a sprawling Global Capability Centre in Hitec City. Spanning 1.56 lakh square feet, the state-of-the-art center is now the single

Photo:maritimeoptima.com India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — A Russian oil tanker bound for India has abruptly reversed course in the Baltic Sea, underscoring the widening disruption to Moscow’s crude exports after fresh sanctions by the Trump administration on energy giants Rosneft and

Photos: Subhadra Photographay By BHARTTI KUMAR IRVINE, CA - The 11th annual Diwali Fest at the Great Park amphitheater on October 5 drew, by some estimates, nearly 8,000 attendees for a day-long celebration of art, tradition, and community. What began in 2014 as

EDISON, NJ – Community members gathered at Papaianni Park here, to celebrate Chhath Mahaparv with devotion and reverence, honoring the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya through traditional rituals and offerings. Organized by the Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America (BJANA), the annual celebration brought together

India-West Staff Reporter NORWALK, CA - Gujaratis of North America (GONA), in collaboration with Love Sports, hosted a ‘Gujarati Unity’ Festival Diwali celebration on October 26 at the Sanatan Dharma Temple, bringing together the vibrant Gujarati community for an evening of

File Photo: YouTube India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — Harmeet Dhillon, the Sikh lawyer who serves as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice, has spoken out in defense of Sikh and Indian-origin truck drivers after a

NEW YORK- A group of members of US Congress has expressed concern that an event at a university here could "fuel further prejudice" against Hindus at a time when Hindu temples have been targets of violence. In a letter addressed to

NEW YORK, NY – Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of the worldwide BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, was honored with the distinguished Achievement in Building Better Communities award at the Forum on Faith 2025 in New York City. A statement from the spiritual

KUALA LUMPUR- Ministry of External Affairs' Secretary P Kumaran met US Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, S Paul Kapur, in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur on October 27 as both sides exchanged views on India-US relations. The meeting between Kumaran and Kapur

IVINS, UT- Sahith Theegala, who shot 68-67 on the first two days, was unable to maintain his momentum, carding a one-under 70 in the third round of the Bank of Utah Championship and slid down the standings. Competing at the scenic Black Desert Resort Golf

India-West Staff Reporter ELK GROVE, CA — The City of Elk Grove came alive with light and celebration on October 13, as hundreds gathered at District 56 for the 6th annual Diwali Festival. Hosted by USA Sanatan in partnership with the

PICTURE CREDIT Sonia Raman X Account India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA — Sonia Raman, assistant coach for the New York Liberty, has agreed to a multiyear deal to lead the Seattle Storm, ESPN reported — marking a historic moment as she becomes

Photo: Andria Xu (Left), Nandika Nambiar (Right) India-West Staff Reporter SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Raju Agarwal’s first visit to a school in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert left a lasting impression. He saw students struggling to speak English and realized that access to quality

India-West Staff Reporter DALLAS, TX - In a suburban Texas food bank, volunteers of all ages move quickly along long tables, packing boxes of rice, beans, and fresh produce. Among them are members of the Indian American community, united under the

India-West News Desk MORRISVILLE, NC — The Morrisville Police Department said illegal fireworks set off at Church Street Park following Diwali on October 21 damaged the park’s cricket field and left a significant amount of litter, creating safety risks for visitors

India-West News Desk BALTIMORE, MD - T. Rowe Price Group has announced the re-election of Richard Verma as an independent director on its Board of Directors. Verma, a seasoned diplomat and corporate executive, previously served on the board from 2018 to 2023