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India-West News Desk AUSTIN, TX – ShantiNiketan, a leading developer of culturally specific senior living communities, is launching its unique model near Austin to serve the growing needs of the Indian American community. Following the success of its existing Florida campuses,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Kash Patel, the controversial Trump-appointed FBI director who has been under fire for his use of Bureau resources, is back in the spotlight after an MS NOW report said the President was considering removing him.

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA -Covered California, the state’s key health insurance marketplace, announced the appointment of Theivanai Palaniappan as its new Chief Data and Insights Officer. Palaniappan brings an impressive background spanning over two decades in data analytics leadership within complex industries,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - When billionaires are in the spotlight for their oversized influence in Washington, especially in the Trump administration, comes this news: Vivek Ramaswamy’s wealth has soared even as he campaigns for governor of Ohio. According to Forbes,

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - At the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show, the car maker Kia, on November 20, unveiled the 2027 Telluride, its flagship three-row SUV that combines capability, comfort, and technology in a single package.  “With the launch of

Photo: ANI WASHINGTON, DC – The notorious DOGE is no more. It is dead. President Donald Trump’s once-celebrated Department of Government Efficiency, unveiled with spectacle and Silicon Valley star power, has quietly dissolved several months before its mandate was set to expire.

India-West News Desk WILMINGTON, DE - A US bankruptcy court in Delaware has entered a default judgment against Byju Raveendran, the founder of the major Indian ed-tech firm Byju's, holding him personally liable for over $1.07 billion. The ruling comes as part

JOHANNESBURG- Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on November 23, in which he noted that India has set a target of $50 billion

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - “Usha is a mother of three young children, who does a lot of dishes, gives lots of baths, and forgets her ring sometimes,” her office said in a rare statement touching on her personal life

WASHINGTON, DC - India’s Ambassador to the United States Vinay Kwatra met a host of Republican Congress leaders and trade-focused committee chairs, promoting India-US commercial partnership. On November 20 he held discussions with Vern Buchanan, the Vice Chairman of the House

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - It left the political world bemused. After months of trading insults, few expected anything but friction when President Donald Trump met New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office on November 21. Instead of

NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON, D.C.- The United States on November 20 expressed its appreciation for the ongoing partnership with Indian security agencies in dismantling terror-linked networks and ensuring criminals are held accountable. The US Embassy in India stated, "We appreciate our ongoing partnership with India’s

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump’s online tirade and latest outburst, a call for the death penalty for Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders is not just raising

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - Citing growing concerns about corporate influence and a weakened federal regulatory framework, Rep.Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)  and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) on November 20 introduced new legislation aimed at restoring transparency, public trust, and expert authority

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has led Illinois’ Democratic U.S. House members in calling for a formal briefing from the U.S. Census Bureau on preparations for the 2030 Census, citing persistent undercount estimates that have affected the state. In

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA — California’s political establishment is grappling with the fallout from an unusual and unsettling notification: official letters from the FBI confirming that recipients’ electronic communications were intercepted during a federal corruption investigation. The source of the letters

WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump administration on November 19 cleared roughly $93 million in military sales to India, underscoring the growing defense ties between the two countries. The State Department approved the sale of Javelin anti-tank missile systems and related equipment

NEW DELHI- Electric car-maker Tesla is set to bolster its India presence with the opening of its first full-fledged center in Gurugram this month. The move comes at a time when the US carmaker is facing stiff headwinds globally  , pushing India

WASHINGTON, DC-India stands as the sole South Asian nation with consistent US congressional support amid mounting strains on global institutions caused by geopolitical polarization, a report highlighted on November 19. The report added that this endorsement enhances New Delhi’s diplomatic leverage at

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Records released from the House Oversight Committee show email exchanges between Jeffrey Epstein and Deepak Chopra discussing Donald Trump. The correspondence appears in more than 20,000 pages of material from Epstein’s estate, made public by congressional lawmakers

Photo: YouTube screengrab India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - “I think Ro Khanna is a brilliant human being… on the right side of history,” an Epstein survivor told CNN after the House overwhelmingly voted to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. Her voice

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) on November 17, alongside Joe Wilson (R-SC), introduced a bipartisan resolution underscoring the strategic weight of the India–US partnership and its importance to regional stability and shared democratic priorities. The measure drew

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi visited the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye. During the visit, he was briefed on the destroyer's modifications, multi-mission versatility, and advanced maritime surveillance systems. Tripathi also toured Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam and

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Rep. Thomas Massie (D-KY), who have spent weeks pressuring the Justice Department to release its remaining Jeffrey Epstein-related records, are now preparing to showcase that effort publicly. According to The

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA0 has sharpened his critique of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, arguing that Democrats need a new generation of leaders and making clear that Schumer is not the future he envisions. Speaking

WASHINGTON, DC -US President Donald Trump has cut tariffs on food imports as 'affordability' emerges as a potential political force, a move from which India’s mango, pomegranate, and tea exports may benefit. Tropical fruits and juices, tea, and spices were among

India-West News Desk SAN JOSE, CA - Parallel Web Systems, an AI startup founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, has secured $100 million in Series A funding to expand its web search infrastructure for artificial intelligence agents and support agreements

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

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 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

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