WASHINGTON, DC(ANI) - First Lady Dr Jill Biden, and President Joe Biden will host a Diwali celebration at the White House on October 28, inviting Indian Americans from across the United States to attend. This will be the couple's last
India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17), Katie Porter (CA-47), and Mark Takano (CA-39) reintroduced the Stop Wall Street Landlords Act, October 23, to end large institutional investors’ ability to use taxpayer dollars to subsidize the acquisition of
India-West Staff Reporter NEW DELHI - The S M Sehgal Foundation (SMSF), a nonprofit founded by Indian-American scientist and philanthropist Dr.Surinder Mohan Sehgal and Edda Sehgal has been recognized with the prestigious 5th annual National Water Award 2024 by India’s Ministry
Photo: William Keller, CEO of Community Bank of the Bay (Left), Ash Patel, chairman and CEO of Commercial Bank of California. (Right) By Navneet S. Chugh IRVINE/OAKLAND, CA – The proposed merger between CBC Bancorp, the parent company of Commercial Bank of California
India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY – On October 19, World Vegan Vision hosted a compelling event at the Asa’mai Temple, drawing attention to the crucial link between heart health and a plant-based lifestyle. The highlight of the evening was a keynote
Photo: Reuters/Carlos Osorio TORONTO, (REUTERS) - Canada will sharply lower the number of immigrants it allows into the country for the first time in years, marking a notable shift in policy for the government. Canada will bring in 395,000 new permanent residents
India-West Staff Reporter IRVINE, CA - The Ektaa Center, in partnership with the city of Irvine, is celebrating its 10th annual Diwali festival on October 26 from 1 to 9 p.m. at the Great Park Live Amphitheater. This year’s event will offer
WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) – The US has said there was "valuable engagement" with India's inquiry committee last week and information was exchanged between the governments to further their respective investigations regarding the foiled assassination plot of the US-based Khalistani Gurpatwant
India-West Staff Reporter HARRISBURG, PA –Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 402into law — officially recognizing Diwali as a state holiday in Pennsylvania while attending a Diwali, Tihar, and Bandi Chhor Diwas celebration hosted by the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Asian
India-West Staff Reporter CHINO HILLS, CA - To celebrate the festival of Diwali and foster international relations, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir here hosted a first-ever “Diplomatic Diwali.” On October 17, diplomatic missions and organizations from over 15 countries including Consuls
Photo: Aarti Garg with her brother and parents. By Vartika Goyal CERRITOS, CA - Indian American accountant Aarti Garg recently garnered attention with her appearance on Amazon Prime’s hit game show, Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?, hosted by NFL star Travis Kelce. The
WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - U.S. officials have told their Indian counterparts they want a speedy result and more accountability after their investigation into Indian involvement in a foiled murder plot against a Sikh activist in the United States, according to
Photo: From Left: Ashwin Sakthivel, Sahana Srinivasan, Naveen Andrews, Sindhu Vee and Arjun Sriram star in “The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh.” Photos: Prime Video BY REENA RATHORE LOS ANGELES, CA - Amazon’s latest series, “The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh,” is a comedy that is
India-West News Desk ST. PAUL, MN - 3M and Discovery Education has named Sirish Subash, a 9th grader at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology in Georgia, the winner of the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation’s premier middle
NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - At New York’s Times Square, the Indian American community gathered in large numbers for vibrant Diwali festivities. US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and Indian American Assemblywoman Jennifer Rajkumar were
Photo: Reuters/Arnd Wiegmann NEW DELHI, (REUTERS) - India's trade minister on October 19 said the country has sought a critical mineral partnership agreement with the United States as he hopes for talks on a broader trade pact between the two nations. "I
India-West Staff Reporter IRVINE, CA - The 23rd annual Irvine Global Village Festival, held here, on October 5 at the Great Park, served as a vibrant platform for cultural exchange and community building. This year’s festival showcased arts, cultural exhibits, food
India-West Staff Reporter SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has sent a letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken requesting a briefing on the rise in harassment and violence against Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh, especially following the
ndia-West Staff Reporter ARTESIA, CA - Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s sixth-largest jewelry retailer, has launched its flagship showroom in the US in Southern California. The new showroom, located in the city of Artesia, is Malabar’s fifth and largest in
Photo: Reuters/Adnan Abidi CHANDIGARH, (REUTERS) - Indians in Punjab, worried that plans to work, study or visit families in Canada will be jeopardized by this week's tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats over the murder of a Sikh separatist, are urging both governments
VARANASI, (ANI) - US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti visited Varanasi, exploring its ghats and temples, and witnessed the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. The envoy was deeply moved by the Ganga Aarti and wrote on social media, "The Ganga Aarti
WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - A meeting between the U.S. and India on a probe into a foiled plot to murder a Sikh separatist on American soil was productive, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said on October 16 adding Washington was
NEW DELHI, (ANI) - India has signed a $4 billion deal with the US to buy 31 Predator drones and setting up a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for them in India. The Cabinet Committee on Security approved the acquisition of
By Vartika Goyal ATLANTA, GA - The South Asian Bar Association of Georgia (SABA-GA) hosted its eighth annual gala, an unforgettable evening at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. The night began with a mesmerizing performance by Atl Satrangi and celebrated
Photo: Reuters India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - An Air India flight from Mumbai to New York (AI119) was diverted to New Delhi on October 14 following a specific security alert. The aircraft, with 239 passengers on board, made an emergency landing
Photo: Reuters/Christinne Muschi NEW DELHI (REUTERS) - India and Canada do not see diplomatic fallout over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader having any immediate impact on bilateral trade ties, government officials from the two countries said. Canada exports primarily minerals,
NEW DELHI/OTTAWA, (REUTERS) - The prime ministers of India and Canada could benefit politically in the short term from the unprecedented expulsion of top diplomats from each country, analysts said on October 16. Canada kicked out six Indian diplomats on Monday,
By REENA RATHORE LOS ANGELES, CA - As South Asians gain unprecedented political visibility in the U.S., they are simultaneously facing an alarming rise in hate-fueled incidents, particularly in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential elections. This troubling online trend has
Photo: Reuters/Tami Chappell WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) -The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has alerted public health officials and clinicians about the potential risk for drug overdose among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medicines from online pharmacies. The counterfeit pills sold through
Photo: (Left to Right) MR Rangaswami, Founder of Indiaspora,Shantanu Narayen, Dr. Srikar Reddy, Indian Consul General, San Francisco, Pat McGovern III, Sudhir Sethi India-West Staff Reporter SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The global VC fund Chiratae Ventures announced that it had given three
Photo: The Indian High Commission building in Ottawa. Photo:Reuters/Blair Gable OTTAWA, (REUTERS, ANI) - Canada expelled six Indian diplomats after a police investigation found that Indian government agents were involved in a “campaign of violence” against dissidents in the North American
Photo: Reuters/Joshua Roberts WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) -An Indian government committee investigating Indian involvement in a foiled murder plot against a prominent activist in the United States will meet U.S. officials in Washington this week, the State Department said on October 14. The
NEW DELHI, (Reuters, ANI) – India has decided to withdraw its High Commissioner and several other diplomats from Canada following the Trudeau government saying they were linked to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, early media reports said
Photo: (Left to Right) Rekha Sethi, Director General, All India Management Association, Shankar Trivedi, Senior VP, Enterprise Business, NVIDIA, Sunil Munjal, Chairman, AIMA International, K. Srikar Reddy, Consul General of India at San Francisco By Vartika Goyal and Megha Agrawal SANTA CLARA,
VISAKHAPATNAM, (ANI) - As part of the ongoing Multilateral Maritime Exercise Malabar 2024, navies from India, Australia, Japan, and the United States have been engaged in collaborative activities since October 9 here, in Andhra Pradesh, under the coordination of the Eastern
NEW DELHI, (ANI) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 12 met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Vientiane in Laos. Modi, who on a two-day visit to the Southeast Asian
Photo: Reuters/Denis Balibouse NEW DELHI, (REUTERS) - Mukesh Ambani's Reliance has privately argued that the telecom regulator incorrectly concluded that home satellite broadband spectrum should be allocated by New Delhi and not auctioned, intensifying a face-off with Elon Musk's Starlink. How spectrum
India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - Four young Indian Americans have been named among the 10 honorees on the White House's prestigious 2024 "Girls Leading Change" list, celebrating their remarkable contributions to their communities. The recognition, announced by First Lady Jill
Photo: Reuters/Toby Melville PARIS/DELHI, (REUTERS) - Air India has continued a dramatic bid to recapture a place among top carriers by placing a new order for 85 Airbus jets and now eyes more Boeings on top of an historic purchase of
Photo: Tara Sreekrishnan is running for the California State Assembly in District 26 as a Democrat. By REENA RATHORE CUPERTINO, CA - Tara Sreekrishnan’s journey to public service began at an unlikely place and long before she decided to run for the California State
India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - ITServe Alliance, the largest association of IT services organizations in the United States, has announced the launch of its 23rd chapter in New York. The new chapter will be inaugurated on October 14 at
Photo: Shaktikanta Das, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India pays his respect to Ratan Tata, in Mumbai on October 10. Photo: Reuters/Francis Mascarenhas MUMBAI, (REUTERS) – "India and the world have lost a giant with a giant heart," U.S. ambassador
PALO ALTO, CA (REUTERS) - Computer scientist Andrew Ng-led AI Fund said on October 8 it has invested in an Indian artificial intelligence healthcare firm named Jivi, the fund's first such investment in the country. India's booming AI segment is expected
India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - The Embassy of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of India and the University Grants Commission, has launched an innovative virtual mentoring series, “MARG: Mentoring for Academic Excellence and Research Guidance.” This program
India-West Staff Reporter EDISON, NJ - Indo-American Festivals hosted its 26th Annual Grand Dussehra Festival on October 5 at the scenic Lake Papaianni Park here, marking a significant celebration that attracted over 15,000 attendees. The day-long cultural extravaganza offered families a vibrant array
India-West Staff Reporter RALEIGH, NC - In the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastation, BAPS Charities has launched a comprehensive relief initiative to support affected communities in Spartanburg, Piedmont, Asheville, and Greenville. Coordinating closely with local authorities and emergency response teams, the
India-West News Desk OTTAWA - Canada has reaffirmed its unwavering stance on India’s territorial integrity, marking the first explicit statement since tensions arose between the two nations last year following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations of Indian government involvement in the killing
Photo: Reuters/Arnd Wiegmann WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo signed an agreement on October 3 to cooperate on strengthening supply chains in the two countries for lithium, cobalt and other critical minerals
Photo: Chelsea Clinton, Bill Clinton, Joe Biden, Jill Biden and Hillary Clinton end the CGI Summit. Joe Biden was a surprise guest at the Summit. By Navneet S. Chugh NEW YORK, NY - The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) recently held its 2024
Photo: Sachine Tendulkar (Left) Arun Agarwal (Right), India-West Staff Reporter HOUSTON, TX: The National Cricket League (NCL) has announced that legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, has joined its ownership group. This move marks a significant milestone in the growing presence of cricket