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WASHINGTON, DC -India is part of U.S. efforts to curb the flow of fentanyl precursor chemicals, a top American intelligence official told lawmakers on March 18, highlighting cooperation with New Delhi even as officials warned of a widening global threat

WASHINGTON, DC -Pakistan’s advancing long-range ballistic missile program could evolve into a threat to the U.S. homeland, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard warned, highlighting it as part of a broader and expanding global missile threat landscape. Presenting the 2026 Annual

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Fourth Amendment is taking a serious beating after FBI Director Kash Patel dropped a bombshell under oath: the feds are back to shopping for your private location data. During a heated Senate Intelligence Committee showdown

WASHINGTON, DC -A tense US Senate hearing for Homeland Security Secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin underscored growing concerns over domestic security, law enforcement powers, and rising threats - issues that carry direct implications for Indian Americans. During Mullin’s confirmation hearing on March

India-West News Desk WESTBOROUGH, MA – Tanishq, the jewelry division of the Tata Group, formally inaugurated its first New England retail location on March 6. The 4,000-square-foot facility represents the brand's tenth storefront in the US. The Westborough site was selected to

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Satya Nadella has praised Shantanu Narayen after the company announced that its long-serving chief executive will step down following nearly two decades in the role. “Congrats Shantanu, on a legendary run at Adobe! You’ve built one of

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - A resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry is gaining traction in Minnesota, with more than 400 community members backing the move and lawmakers hearing testimony on rising incidents targeting Hindu Americans. Introduced in the Minnesota Senate on March

WASHINGTON, DC-US lawmakers have warned that the ongoing Iran conflict is weakening America's strategic posture, with senior Democrats cautioning that resources are being diverted from countering China and other major threats. Representative Ro Khanna, Ranking Member of the House Select Committee

WASHINGTON, DC -Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard defended President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran, after National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Director Joe Kent resigned in protest, marking the first high-level exit from the administration over the war. Donald Trump “was

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - In a coordinated operation on March 13, India’s National Investigation Agency arrested American mercenary Matthew Aaron VanDyke at Kolkata airport, alongside six Ukrainian nationals detained in Lucknow and Delhi. VanDyke, a Georgetown-educated security analyst who rose

NEW DELHI-Aurobindo Pharma on March 17 said that the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has classified one of its subsidiary units as “Official Action Indicated” following an inspection conducted last year. In a regulatory filing, the company said that the

WASHINGTON, DC -The US Senate paid tribute to Indian American businessman and philanthropist Sunil Puri, with Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) recalling his journey as a young immigrant arriving from India with little money to becoming a civic leader who helped

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- Trashing the annual United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) report, India on March 16 said that the US religious freedom watchdog has persisted in presenting a distorted and selective picture of India for several

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – “I shouldn’t have said some of the things that I said… I apologize if my remarks offended people,” said Laura Loomer during an appearance in New Delhi, after a journalist confronted her with past social

India-West News Desk COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio State University Board of Trustees has appointed Ravi V. Bellamkonda as the 18th president in the history of the institution. Bellamkonda, an internationally renowned bioengineer and neuroscientist, has served as the university’s executive vice

WASHINGTON, DC- The United States recorded a $2.8 billion goods trade deficit with India in January, even as the overall US trade gap narrowed sharply, driven by stronger exports and slightly lower imports, according to data released on March 12

WASHINGTON, DC -The Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) in a recent study traced a surge in anti-Indian rhetoric online, citing 24,000 posts on X in 2025 that were viewed more than 300 million times, with such content tripling compared to

WASHINGTON, DC - Two senior US senators have introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent foreign governments and their proxies from using American courts to intimidate critics and dissidents through costly legal battles. Introduced by Senators Jeanne Shaheen, ranking member of the Senate

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The United States has named India as a target in a sweeping new series of federal investigations into unfair global trade practices. This move signals escalation in trade tensions and serves as a strategic pivot

NEW DELHI/BAGHDAD- An Indian crew member was killed after a US-owned crude oil tanker, 'Safesea Vishnu', came under attack by Iran near Basra in Iraq on March 11. The remaining 15 Indian crew members on board were evacuated safely and moved

WASHINGTON, DC -Delaware is seeking stronger economic ties with India following Governor Matt Meyer’s recent trade mission to New Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, which opened new avenues for investment, clean energy collaboration, and research partnerships. The delegation included leaders from Delaware’s

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Billionaires are it. Personal ties between appear to have helped pave the way for a major new energy venture linking the United States and India. Over the past few years, members of the Ambani family

Photo: The group Secret Handshake mailed images to media in the art world of its installation. Photos: https://www.wusa9.com/ India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - A provocative new installation appeared on the National Mall near the U.S. Capitol on March 10, depicting President

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - A sharp political firestorm has erupted in Washington following inflammatory remarks by Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles, who stated on social media that "Muslims don't belong in American society" and "pluralism is a lie."  The Republican congressman

CHENNAI- US tech giant Apple has increased iPhone production in India by about 53 percent in 2025, assembling around 55 million units compared with 36 million a year earlier, according to reports. A report from Bloomberg said the tech giant now

WASHINGTON, DC -US tariffs imposed on India in 2025 triggered a "crisis of trust" between the two countries and slowed momentum in the Quad partnership, according to a report released by Democratic members of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The

FAYETTEVILLE, NC- A $150 million cricket complex is coming up here, a development that local media reports say could become the largest cricket stadium project in the United States and draw global attention to the fast-growing sport in America. Construction crews

WASHINGTON, DC -The United States has granted Air India an amended foreign air carrier permit, allowing the airline to operate passenger, cargo and charter flights between India and the United States. Officials said the US Department of Transportation had earlier invited

ORLANDO, FL-Pushed to five shots behind the leader with nine holes to go, Indian American Akshay Bhatia staged one of the finest comebacks in recent memory to force a play-off at 15-under at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He then beat Daniel

WASHINGTON, DC -  Scientist Vinay Prasad, who oversees the approval process for vaccines and new therapies, is stepping down amid controversies over his decisions to tighten certain regulations. His departure for the second time from the post of director of

WASHINGTON, DC- US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on March 8 that the US asked India to purchase Russian oil cargoes that were waiting to unload at Chinese refineries in a bid to stabilize global energy markets during the ongoing

WASHINGTON, DC- US farm trade strategy increasingly centers on major markets such as India and China, the Agriculture Department's top trade official told lawmakers, highlighting new export opportunities even as legislators clashed over tariffs, food aid policy and the country's

NEW DELHI- Former Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu has been appointed the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Sandhu will replace Vinai Kumar Saxena, who has been serving in the post since 2022, Rashtrapati Bhavan

WASHINGTON, DC-In a significant development in the wake of the ongoing Iranian war, the Trump administration authorized a one-month window for India to import Russian crude oil. "President Trump’s energy agenda has resulted in oil and gas production reaching the highest

WASHINGTON, DC -Arvind Raman, the engineering scholar nominated to lead the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), told senators that the agency must focus on accelerating American innovation and setting global technology standards as the United States competes

NEW DELHI- The pressure tactics of the Donald Trump administration have triggered a shift in what was a strengthening India-US relationship, according to an article in a prestigious journal. Indian leaders initially assumed the United States would prioritize their partnership as

NEW DELHI- Airfares on several major routes between North America and India have surged sharply after the closure of key airspace corridors disrupted long-haul flight operations, forcing airlines to reroute flights and reduce capacity. The disruption follows the escalation of conflict

WASHINGTON, DC - Economist Krishnamurthy V. Subramanian has received the University of Chicago’s Alumni Award for Professional Achievement. He is the first Indian economist to receive the honor in the award’s 85-year history. Subramanian served as Chief Economic Adviser to the

NEW DELHI- External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi on March 5. Landau is on an official visit to India from March

PCITURE CREDIT-dgagroup.com India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – The Global advisory firm DGA Group has appointed Prem Kumar as its new Chief Executive Officer, completing a planned leadership transition, the company announced March 4. Kumar succeeds Edward Reilly, the firm’s founding CEO. Based in

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – Trump insider and influencer Laura Loomer has once again trained her guns on fellow MAGA and FBI Director Kash Patel on social media following the deadly Texas shooting that killed among others, 21‑year‑old

Photo: Screenshot/abc7ny.com India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined young children and caregivers in South Richmond Hill to celebrate Holi, sharing memories of the spring festival while highlighting a new effort to expand free childcare across the city. The

Photo: The image posted by California Governor Gavin Newsom (Left), Maryland Governor Wes Moore posted a video message with the Lt. Gov.Aruna Miller by his side. (Right) WASHINGTON, DC- Political leaders in the United States and Canada extended greetings to

Photo: X India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The reassignment of Madhu Gottumukkala, the acting chief of the nation’s premier cyber defense agency, might have been sudden but the demand for it was long pending, according to reports. His was a tenure

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI -At least 87 people were killed after a United States submarine struck and sank an Iranian naval vessel in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka’s southern coast, according to Sri Lankan officials and the U.S. defense

WASHINGTON, DC -A group of senior Republican lawmakers has urged the Trump Administration to push for the elimination of India’s 11 per cent tariff on American cotton, calling it a “critical moment” for US farmers as Washington and New Delhi

Photo: Gov Matt Meyer also met with External Affairs Minister S.Jaishankar India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — Delaware Governor Matt Meyer on March 2 pitched his state as a key US partner for India in advanced biomanufacturing and innovation, as he met

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Measles cases are growing at an alarming rate across the United States, placing the nation in a position where it is poised to lose its status as a country where the disease is eliminated. This

NEW DELHI -US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S. Paul Kapur, currently on an official visit to India, is scheduled to meet top Indian officials and hold discussions on regional security and shared priorities in

WASHINGTON, DC- Republican donor Asha Jadeja Motwani, who attended a two-hour dinner with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on the weekend alongside about 20 Republican donors, described the unfolding military action against Iran as a defining geopolitical moment that she