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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

India-West News DeskBALTIMORE, MD - On March 10, delegates from the American Telugu Association (ATA), led by President Jayanth Challa, met with Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller at the State Capitol to extend an invitation, on

WASHINGTON, DC -Indian students studying in the US were praised on March 12 during a Senate hearing on foreign influence in American universities, even as lawmakers raised concerns about China's research ties and funding of US campuses. At a Senate Health,

Photo: Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor of California with Reddy and his wife India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Association of Indo Americans, in partnership with the Consulate General of India, San Francisco, hosted ‘Naari 2026 – International Women’s Day Celebration’

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

India-West News Desk CERRITOS, CA - At the Cerritos Public Library here, visitors this month are encountering an unusual blend of art, science, and public health. Paper cranes, geometric structures, and intricate folded forms fill a display space that is part

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 FREMONT, CA - In kitchens where the smell of poha and chai mixes with the sound of children switching between English and Marathi, a quiet cultural effort has been growing across the United States. Now that effort has

Photo: UCI India-West News Desk IRVINE, CA – Indian American nutrition expert Geeta Sikand has been named among the nation’s top dietitians in the 16th annual ‘TD10’ showcase by Today's Dietitian, an honor that highlights professionals shaping the future of nutrition science

HOUSTON, TX -The Consulate General of India in Houston hosted a cultural evening to mark the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’, the iconic national song composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. The event was organized in collaboration with the Center for Indian

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

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL- Community organizations in Chicago commemorated the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at a program attended by members of several local groups and youth participants. The event was organized by Maharashtra Mandal Chicago, Vishwa Hindu Parishad of

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY-The Women’s Council of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) convened an international webinar Feb. 23 to address domestic violence in the Indian diaspora and discuss ways to support survivors and strengthen community

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 -The United States has ordered the departure of non-emergency government personnel from several countries in the Middle East and Pakistan and has raised or reaffirmed travel advisories across the region amid rising tensions following hostilities with Iran. The US

HELENA, MT - A bust of Mahatma Gandhi was installed at the Mike Mansfield Center of the University of Montana in Missoula. Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, along with the Consul General of India in Seattle Prakash Gupta, jointly unveiled the bust

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

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in New Delhi on March 2 has marked a historic turning point for the two nations looking to move past years of diplomatic friction.

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Indian Americans express broad dissatisfaction with the Republican Party and President Donald Trump. Roughly seven in ten disapprove of Trump’s overall job performance, and majorities reject his handling of immigration and the economy. Nearly half fault