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Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk HYDERABAD- President Donald Trump thanked India after a road beside the U.S. Consulate in Hyderabad was officially named "Donald Trump Avenue." In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had become the first U.S. President to have

India-West News Desk REDMOND, WA-Xbox is set for its biggest restructuring since becoming part of Microsoft, with CEO Asha Sharma outlining thousands of job cuts, leadership changes and a major overhaul of the gaming division's operations in a memo to employees. Calling

India-West News DeskSAN FRANCISCO, CA - Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla has called for higher capital gains taxes, saying the US tax system should place greater emphasis on rewarding labor as technology continues to generate significant wealth for investors. Speaking to The

WASHINGTON, DC-Prominent Indian American political leaders from across the ideological spectrum marked the United States' 250th Independence Day by reflecting on their immigrant roots, their families' journeys from India and their differing visions of America, while expressing gratitude for the

NEW DELHI- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 4 congratulated US President Donald Trump and the people of the United States on the 250th anniversary of US Independence, describing the India-US partnership as a force for global good."On behalf of

WASHINGTON, DC- The US Department of Justice (DoJ) on July 4 argued that federal courts cannot second-guess prosecutors' decisions to abandon criminal cases, telling a judge that requiring detailed explanations for dismissing charges against billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani risks violating

NEW YORK, NY-Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sudarshini sailed into New York Harbour during the Parade of Sail to participate in Sail 250, commemorating the United States' 250th anniversary, and the US International Naval Review. The Indian Navy said the arrival of

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who was born in Uganda to Indian-origin parents, used an address on the eve of the United States' 250th Independence Day celebrations to make the case that immigration has always

WASHINGTON, DC-Prominent Indian American political leaders from across the ideological spectrum marked the United States' 250th Independence Day by reflecting on their immigrant roots, their families' journeys from India and their differing visions of America, while expressing gratitude for the

HONOLULU, HI -Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft has arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2026. “Indian Navy's P-8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti-Submarine Warfare aircraft has arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in

India-West News Desk IRVINE, CA - Dr. K.J. Srinivasa, Consul General of India in Los Angeles, told a gathering of Southern California executives on June 25 that U.S.-India ties are "the most consequential relationship of the 21st century," urging the region's

India-West News Desk BOISE, ID - Micron Technology is investing $250 million into the "Trump Accounts" program, a savings initiative for American children under 18 with a Social Security number. Sanjay Mehrotra, the company’s CEO, emphasized that the firm views this commitment

Photo: Hoover.org India-West News Desk PALO ALTO, CA – Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi recently sat down with Condoleezza Rice at Stanford University to reflect on her career, and one message stood out: she does not believe she could have risen to

Photo: Papa John's India-West News Desk PITTSBURGH, PA - American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has named Ravi Thanawala as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Aug. 3, 2026. Thanawala will succeed Mike Mathias, who is transitioning to a full-time non-executive strategic advisor role

WASHINGTON, DC - India will mount a coordinated challenge next week to a proposed US tariff on its exports, with government officials and leading industry bodies arguing that Washington's findings on forced labor are legally flawed, unsupported by evidence, and could disrupt

WASHINGTON, DC- Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sudarshini departed for New York on July 1 to participate in the SAIL4th 250 New York and SAIL Boston events. The New York visit follows INS Sudarshini's port call at Baltimore, where the ship hosted

India-West News DeskWASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Suhas Subramanyam criticized the Trump administration's handling of cases tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, arguing that more people have been arrested over alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool than in

WASHINGTON, DC-Indian American community leaders and students held dozens of meetings with US lawmakers during the fifth annual Hindu Day of Advocacy, raising concerns over anti-Hindu hate while calling for greater civic participation, stronger representation and deeper engagement in the

Photo: YouTube WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump is personally backing efforts to deepen commercial ties with India, including a new Boeing deal that is close to completion, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said. Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum

MENLO PARK, CA - Meta-owned WhatsApp on June 29 announced the start of global reservations of usernames, a major privacy feature designed to protect the privacy of users’ phone number. Usernames reservations will begin rolling out, allowing people to create and

India-West News Desk FORD, NJ - National Retail Solutions (NRS), a subsidiary of IDT Corporation, and Renascent Media recently hosted a Retailer Networking Event in Ford, NJ, drawing more than 100 retailers, entrepreneurs, and independent business owners. The event provided a

WASHINGTON, DC-India and the United States are stepping up cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technologies and critical minerals, with officials from both countries saying the partnership is moving from policy frameworks to concrete projects and trusted technology supply

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - A United States federal judge has ordered the Department of Justice to justify its recent decision to drop all criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, putting a temporary halt to the formal dismissal

WASHINGTON, DC-US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the Trump administration is working towards President Donald Trump's visit to India in the early part of next year, as the two countries move closer to concluding a bilateral trade agreement. Rubio

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA), brushed aside threats of legal action from tech tycoon Elon Musk in a Fox digital news interview, stating that he will not be intimidated or silenced. The public dispute began after Khanna

NEW YORK- US-based global investment bank Goldman Sachs has raised India's GDP growth forecast to 6.8 per cent for calendar year 2026 from 6.5 per cent earlier, following the US-Iran peace deal that has led to lower global oil prices

WASHINGTON, D.C.- India continues to be a major driver of global economic growth despite the economic impact of the Iran conflict and higher energy prices, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on June 25, while cautioning that the country has

NEW DELHI/KOCHI-In a significant recognition for India's growing presence in the global robotics and STEM ecosystem, robotics expert Benson Thomas George has become the first Indian to be selected as a judge for the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Michiana Premier

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Donald Trump administration on June 26 identified India as a potential "comprehensive partner" under its newly launched Pax Silica initiative, saying the two countries are well-positioned to deepen cooperation in semiconductors, critical minerals, advanced technologies and resilient supply

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C.- US far-right political activist Laura Loomer has defended Second Lady Usha Vance over criticism of her Hindu faith, saying she is targeted because she is "a brown Hindu woman" and has no reason to convert to

LONDON/NEW DELHI-India will not enter into a trade agreement with the United States unless it secures a clear competitive advantage over rival economies, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on June 25. Speaking during a two-day visit to London,

NEW DELHI- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 25 welcomed Amazon's planned investment of $48 billion in India over the next five years, saying it will create new opportunities for the country's youth while reflecting growing global confidence in India's economy. The

NEW DELHI- India and the United States discussed ways to deepen bilateral technological cooperation, with a focus on semiconductor manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), trusted supply chains and critical minerals, during a high-level meeting in Washington, D.C., it was announced on June

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on June 23 challenged the Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) agenda, arguing during a Democratic shadow hearing that public health cuts, delays in addressing toxic heavy metals in baby food

WASHINGTON, D.C.-US lawmakers, senior administration officials and Indian diplomats voiced strong bipartisan support for deeper India-US ties, calling for closer cooperation on trade, technology, defense and immigration while warning against the rise of anti-India and anti-Hindu sentiment in the United

MUMBAI - India has emerged as a key growth and innovation hub for US-based e-commerce giant Amazon, with the company's 'Amazon Now' service becoming its fastest-growing ecommerce business in the country, Amazon President and CEO Andy Jassy said on June

SANTA CLARA, CA- Malabar Gold & Diamonds has opened a new showroom at Santa Clara Town Centre, marking the retailer’s eighth location in the United States and 11th in North America, including three stores in Canada. The showroom was inaugurated by Dr.

NEW DELHI-Oracle Corp., the US-based technology company, has disclosed that it reduced its workforce by about 21,000 employees over the past 12 months and acknowledged that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies contributed to some of the job cuts. In

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Donald Trump administration on June 23 unveiled a USD 17.5 billion financing programme aimed at rebuilding the US nuclear supply chain and accelerating the construction of 10 new large-scale nuclear reactors, marking one of the most ambitious efforts

WASHINGTON, D.C.-A US federal judge has struck down a Trump administration database containing Americans' private information, ruling that it was unlawfully created and used by some states to mistakenly remove eligible citizens from voter rolls. Judge Sparkle Sooknanan of the US

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Nearly 200 Indian American delegates from 25 states are set to meet lawmakers and Congressional staff on Capitol Hill on June 23 to advocate for stronger US-India ties, immigration reform, Indo-Pacific security and critical minerals supply-chain resilience. Organized by the

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella has warned against the growing concentration of power in the artificial intelligence industry, arguing that a handful of companies should not dictate the future of a technology that is reshaping economies, workplaces and

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The United States has approved two proposed defense support packages for India worth a combined $428.2 million, covering long-term sustainment for M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers and follow-on support for AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, according to notifications published by the Pentagon. The

Washington, D.C.-US Vice President JD Vance has credited his Indian American wife, Usha Vance, with helping shape his return to Christianity, saying her support in their interfaith marriage and her influence on his understanding of love, family and commitment played

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C.-Newly disclosed documents cited by The Washington Post have raised questions about whether former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard relied on political advice from people linked to the Science of Identity Foundation, a religious group she

WASHINGTON, D.C. - US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer will travel to India this week for talks with India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and other senior Indian officials as Washington and New Delhi seek to advance negotiations on

India-West Staff Reporter The famed duo of Vishal & Sheykhar reflect on the emotional connection fans have built with their music over more than 25 years. They discuss the memories attached to their songs, the multigenerational energy of North American audiences,

NEW YORK- Hundreds of people representing diverse nationalities and ethnic backgrounds gathered in Times Square on June 20 to mark the International Day of Yoga, showcasing the universal appeal of the ancient Indian practice. The Indian Consulate General-sponsored programme featured a daylong

India-West News Desk JACKSONVILLE, FL. - Dr. Nihal Satyadev, a neurology resident at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, has received the Golden Stethoscope Award, a teaching honor voted on by medical students. Now in his third year of residency, Satyadev was one of

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has released newly declassified documents that she says show former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Anthony Fauci influenced intelligence assessments on the origins of Covid-19 and later denied such