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Photo: LInkedIn India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom announced on September 10 the appointment of Vishesh Anand of Los Angeles as Senior Advisor at the California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency. Anand brings extensive experience in state and

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA- California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta have reached a settlement with the city of Artesia, compelling the city to comply with state housing laws. The agreement, which is pending court approval, requires Artesia

Photo: Screengrab C-SPAN WASHINGTON, DC — A routine Senate Judiciary Committee hearing devolved into a fiery confrontation on September 17 as FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) exchanged insults and accusations. The clash centered on Patel's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and

WASHINGTON, DC -In their first phone conversation in months, President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 16 to extend greetings on his 75th birthday. Modi, in a post said, "Thank you, my friend, President Trump, for your phone call

By NAVNEET S. CHUGH SAN JOSE, CA - When the world was still living in the analog age—dominated by Japan’s cars, motorcycles, and electronics—one Silicon Valley visionary saw the future clearly. Satjiv S. Chahil, an Indian American marketing pioneer, was among the

WASHINGTON, DC- The 21st edition of Exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas 2025’, the annual bilateral Army-to-Army exercise between India and the United States, concluded successfully after two weeks of rigorous training in Alaska. The Indian embassy in Washington termed the exercises a “hallmark

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Vice President JD Vance opened up about his personal life and marriage while honoring his late friend Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot at a Utah campus event on September 10. Speaking on Kirk’s podcast

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Astronaut Sunita Williams underscored the importance of teamwork and communication, drawing on her experience as commander of the recent Expedition 72, during a US-India space collaboration event here. Williams appeared alongside fellow US astronauts Nick Hague and Butch

WASHINGTON, D.C.- As US Assistant Trade Representative for South and Central Asia, Brendan Lynch travels to India for trade negotiations on September 16, experts in Washington believe that the resumption in negotiations indicates a positive trend and India would decide

Photo: Screengrab India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - FBI Director Kash Patel’s tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk has sparked widespread attention and debate. Kirk, 22, was shot dead on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University. During a September 12

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA - California lawmakers have approved AB 268, a bill that officially recognizes Diwali as a state holiday. The measure, introduced by Assembly Members Ash Kalra and Dr. Darshana Patel with Senator Ben Allen as the principal

India-West Staff Reporter MILLBRAE, CA - The Good Human Being Index Foundation debuted its first-ever Good Human Being Awards 2025 at the Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel here, celebrating leaders who combine excellence with real-world impact. Under its motto, "Save the Children

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – At 17, Tejasvi Manoj of Frisco, Texas, has been noticed far beyond her hometown. Named Time Kid of the Year for 2025, she has spent the last year helping senior citizens navigate the digital

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump acknowledged that slapping a 50 percent tariff on India for buying Russian oil was “not an easy thing to do” and had strained ties with New Delhi, even as his administration escalates

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — FBI Director Kash Patel is set to appear before Congress this week as questions mount over his handling of the investigation into the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, as well as broader concerns about

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Tesla is facing a federal class-action lawsuit accusing the electric vehicle company of favoring H-1B visa holders over U.S. citizens in hiring and firing decisions. The complaint, filed September 12, alleges that Tesla systematically prioritizes

Photos: The Sikh Coalition India-West News Desk HERCULES, CA — A 73-year-old grandmother from Hercules, CA, has been taken into federal custody and transferred to an immigration detention facility in Bakersfield, sparking outrage among her family and community. Harjit Kaur, an undocumented immigrant

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representative Ami Bera (D-CA), a physician, along with other members of the Democratic Doctors Caucus and Planned Parenthood Federation of America CEO Alexis McGill Johnson, recently spoke out against Republican-led cuts to Medicaid. They warned that a

By BHARTTI KUMAR ORANGE, CA — Sunil Gavaskar has always measured life in innings. On September 7, at the MSI Experience Center, he shared with an audience why his third inning—philanthropy—has become the most fulfilling. “When we are young, we are busy establishing

India-West Staff Reporter SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The India Philanthropy Alliance (IPA) has announced the winners of its 6th Annual Youth Essay Competition, recognizing young thinkers for their innovative solutions to pressing issues in India. The competition, themed #FutureByYou, invites students

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The United States is moving closer to a trade deal with India, according to Sergio Gor, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to India. Speaking at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on September

Photo: Twitter India-West News Desk MENLO PARK, CA — Indian American entrepreneur Baiju Bhatt, co-founder of the stock trading platform Robinhood, has earned a spot on Forbes’ 2025 list of the 10 youngest billionaires in America. At 40, he is the only

WASHINGTON, D.C- The US media on September 10 welcomed the positive exchange of messages between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United States President Donald Trump, expressing optimism about resolving issues on tariffs and holding negotiations to address trade barriers. Fox

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Lawmakers have reacted sharply to the assassination of U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk. While the Indian American congressional representatives, all Democrats, have openly and vehemently disagreed with Kirk's political views, they have united

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) has launched a nationwide stem cell donor drive to expand the donor pool for Indian American patients. This initiative addresses the critical challenge of finding compatible donors,

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Three former FBI officials who were dismissed last month have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging it launched a "campaign of retribution" targeting FBI officials who showed insufficient loyalty to President Donald Trump and unlawfully fired them

Photo: FBI WASHINGTON, D.C. — After initial confusion over the arrest of a suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the FBI has clarified that no one is in custody and released images of a “person of interest” as

NEW DELHI- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on September 11 said the first tranche of the India-US trade deal is expected to be finalized by November. He explained that discussions between the two countries are moving in a positive

India-West Staff Reporter SUFFOLK, VA — Animal rights advocate Poorva Joshipura has been appointed as the first president of PETA International, marking a new chapter for the global animal protection movement. Her appointment expands her leadership from PETA India’s board of

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead on a Utah university campus on September 10, leaves behind a polarizing legacy that reached well beyond U.S. politics — including his sharp takes on India’s role

Photo: ANI India-West News Desk EDISON, NJ — Sixteen-year-old Abhimanyu Mishra, a New Jersey-born prodigy with Indian roots, stunned the chess world on September 8 by defeating reigning world champion D Gukesh in round five of the FIDE Grand Swiss. With this

Photo: Wikipedia WASHINGTON, D.C.- Republican Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) has introduced new legislation aimed at discouraging companies from outsourcing jobs and hiring foreign workers. The proposed bill, called the Halting International Relocation of Employment (HIRE) Act, would impose a 25% tax on outsourcing

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has condemned the recent attacks on Hindu temples across the US, stating that these "hateful" acts are not isolated incidents but part of a broader rise in violence against places of worship. Speaking on the floor

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) sharply criticized the Supreme Court’s recent decision permitting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to engage in racial profiling, including targeting individuals who speak Spanish or appear Latino. The ruling overturned

Photo: abidurchowdhury.com India-West News Desk CUPERTINO, CA – Apple’s newest launch, the iPhone Air, marks the company’s thinnest smartphone to date. Breaking with Apple’s usual practice of spotlighting executives like CEO Tim Cook, the Cupertino event gave designer Abidur Chowdhury the stage to

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - US President Donald Trump has urged the European Union (EU) to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and China in an effort to compel Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appear to be charting a course toward resetting relations after months of friction over tariffs, oil purchases, and India’s outreach to China. Trump, who has recently faced criticism

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds on September 8, holding talks on the future of India–US relations and avenues for greater economic cooperation. Sharing photographs of the meeting on social media,

India-West News Desk VANCOUVER, B.C. —RED FM's recent Radiothon successfully raised over $1.5 million to aid families affected by the catastrophic floods in Punjab. The funds, collected on September 4, 2025, will be funneled through SAF International, a Surrey-based non-profit. The urgent fundraiser

Photo: LinkedIn India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A former top cybersecurity executive at WhatsApp has filed a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of the messaging app, alleging that the tech giant ignored critical security flaws and put billions of

By India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA — The ACLU of Southern California has appointed human rights advocate Chandra S. Bhatnagar as its new executive director, making him only the third person to hold the position in more than five decades. Bhatnagar

By Navneet S. Chugh ARTESIA, CA — The Indian American community gathered on the afternoon of September 7 at Café Korner here to honor Rakesh Adlakha, Deputy Consul General of India in San Francisco, for his outstanding service and deep commitment to the

WASHINGTON, D.C.- On September 6, President Donald Trump appeared to soften his previous remarks about "losing" India to China, affirming a strong relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while simultaneously expressing his disappointment over India's purchase of Russian oil. At a White

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. – India, which has brought on Jason Miller, a close ally of Donald Trump, as its lobbyist in Washington, met with Trump this week, posting a photo on X with the president. “Fantastic week in Washington with

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Peter Navarro went on a nonstop tirade on X over India’s Russian oil purchases—and Elon Musk didn’t back down. Navarro, Trump’s trade adviser, raged that India was “profiteering” from Russian oil and that its tariffs were

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world's fifth-largest jewelry retailer, has announced a significant global expansion, with plans to open and revamp 48 showrooms by December 2025. This landmark phase includes 27 new showrooms and 21 revamped locations across 10

NEW DELHI- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on September 5 rejected the continuous comments from White House Senior Advisor Peter Navarro, terming his remarks as "inaccurate and misleading statements." "We have seen the inaccurate and misleading statements made by Mr.

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY -The global influence of India's IT sector was the focus of an event held on August 29, hosted jointly by the Indian Consulate in New York and the ITServe Alliance. This marked the first-ever collaboration

NEW DELHI- India on September 5 refused to react to President Donald Trump's latest post on his social media platform. In the post, Trump stated that the US has lost India and Russia to "deepest, darkest China" and wished the

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -Apple is expanding its retail presence in India with two new stores in Bengaluru and Pune, announced CEO Tim Cook. The new locations, Apple Hebbal in Bengaluru and Apple Koregaon Park in Pune, mark the third and fourth official Apple Stores in