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India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Elon Musk-owned X Corp is facing mounting global scrutiny over allegations that its artificial intelligence chatbot Grok is being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images of women, prompting Indian authorities to issue a formal warning and threaten

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump and Senator Lindsey Graham on January 4 highlighted what they described as the impact of US tariff pressure on India’s energy trade with Russia, arguing that tougher trade measures have pushed New

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, the Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the US and the Chinese Communist Party, on January 5 announced that he will step down from his leadership role on

WASHINGTON, DC - Indian American representatives in the US Congress and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have launched a sharp offensive against President Donald Trump’s military operation in Venezuela, labeling the capture of President Nicolás Maduro an unconstitutional "act of

WASHINGTON, DC- Raising concern over what he described as a worsening situation for religious minorities in Bangladesh, Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam said that Hindus and other minority communities are facing targeted violence and that the government in Dhaka has

India-West Staff Reporter POMONA, CA — Darbar E Khalsa once again brought together the Sikh community in a powerful display of faith and unity, with this year’s gathering becoming especially memorable for the Sangat due to circumstances that unfolded against all

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Suhas Subramanyam said President Donald Trump has “completely messed up” the India-US relationship, warning that deteriorating ties between the world’s two largest democracies are damaging both countries’ economic and strategic interests. “In the end, the Trump administration has

WASHINGTON, DC- India-US relations ran into trouble in 2025 after starting the year on a positive note. Political differences, trade disputes and sharp public messaging quickly tested the partnership. The year opened with momentum after Donald Trump returned to the

SEATTLE, WA - Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said that 2026 will be a crucial year for artificial intelligence, marking a shift from experimentation and excitement to wider, real-world adoption of the technology. In a blog post, Nadella said the AI

India-West News Desk BROOKLYN, NY - The NYU Tandon School of Engineering has formally launched the Center for Robotics and Embodied Intelligence, marking a major expansion of its role in shaping the future of robotics and physical artificial intelligence on the

India-West News Desk SANTA CLARA, CA  -Tech executive Jayshree Ullal has emerged as the wealthiest Indian origin leader in the global tech sector, according to Hurun India’s latest Rich List for 2025. Hurun India ranked Ullal, the Chief Executive Officer and President of Arista Networks,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - As 2025 draws to a close, it seems that not everyone in President Donald Trump’s inner circle is ending the year on firm footing. FBI Director Kash Patel's, term in office so far has been marked by controversy, questions

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - New York City Mayor elect Zohran Mamdani will mark the start of his term with two distinct inauguration events on New Year’s Day, featuring some of the most prominent figures of the progressive movement,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump is again publicly lamenting his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, with India featuring in his latest claims of being a peddler of peace. In a video that has gone viral, Trump

India-West News Desk PHILADELPHIA, PA -  Montgomery County, PA, has approved its 2026 budget under the leadership of County Commissioner Neil Makhija, marking it as the first bipartisan county budget in nearly a decade. The $1.2 billion plan includes investments in

India-West Staff Reporter LONG BEACH, CA - Global Peace Foundation and UNA-USA Long Beach chapter brought holiday cheer to the community here with a toy donation drive for local children in need.  The event, held on December 22, aimed to ensure that

By Fatema Baldiwala LOS ANGELES, CA - On December 24, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion opened its doors, freely and fully, to the people of Los Angeles County for the 66th Annual LA County Holiday Celebration, hosted by Aloe Blacc and Maya

SANTA CLARA, CA – Coforge has announced plans to acquire US-based engineering services firm Encora in a $2.35-billion all-stock deal, marking one of the largest transactions in India’s IT services sector. Coforge Limited, formerly NIIT Technologies, is an Indian multinational IT

WASHINGTON, DC- The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), has written to members of the United States Congress drawing attention to escalating violence and intimidation targeting Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government. The organization

NEW DELHI- Delhi Capitals Cricket Academy has entered North America with the launch of its first academy in Canada. Based in Mississauga, the Delhi Capitals Cricket Academy in Ontario will extend the franchise’s structured, high-performance training philosophy to one of the

India-West News Desk TORONTO- The Consulate General of India in Toronto has established a dedicated One Stop Center for Women to support Indian women in distress, including those facing domestic violence, abuse, family conflict, abandonment, exploitation, and legal difficulties. The centre will operate

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Philanthropists Dr. Ganesh Bhat and Srimathi Bhat have contributed $1.5 million to Xavier Foundation, toward the development of Xavier University’s new academic campus. Xavier University President Ravi Bhooplapur announced the gift, confirming that the university’s

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The US State Department condemned the recent spate of religious violence in Bangladesh as a powerful US lawmaker described the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh, as "horrific," urging unequivocal condemnation of religious hatred. "The United

India-West News Desk SAN JOSE, CA - Rep. Ro Khanna has bluntly stated California will survive just fine without Peter Thiel. The Silicon Valley congressman brushed aside warnings that a temporary billionaire wealth tax would scare off innovators, arguing that a

WASHINGTON, DC - Sun Pharma’s US arm, Taro Pharmaceutical Industries, has recalled more than 17,000 units of antifungal shampoo over manufacturing issues, the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has said. The Ciclopirox Shampoo,  an antifungal medication that treats seborrheic dermatitis, a condition that

WASHINGTON, DC — The US Department of Commerce has ruled that Indian manufacturers and exporters of hard empty capsules benefited from government subsidies, a decision that could result in new countervailing duties on imports from India. Any duties will depend

WASHINGTON, DC-China’s close military partnership with Pakistan is shaping India’s security environment, even as Beijing seeks to ease tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with New Delhi, according to a new US Department of War report to Congress. The report

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)  is moving to put Medicare for All back at the center of the Democratic health care conversation, arguing that the policy carries broader political appeal than many in her party assume. Jayapal,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) has strongly condemned far-right commentator Nick Fuentes for what he described as “chilling” anti-Indian and anti-Hindu rhetoric targeting Indian American leaders Vivek Ramaswamy and Second Lady Usha Vance. Khanna spoke out after

India-West News Desk MIAMI, FL - Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard delivered a stark warning about global security threats while addressing a conservative audience in Florida on December 20, directly linking Islamist ideology to dangers facing Western societies. “The threats from

WASHINGTON, DC -Defense cooperation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies are likely to anchor the next phase of India-United States engagement as the two sides seek to sustain momentum in strategic sectors despite unresolved political and trade challenges, a senior policy expert said. Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director

Photo (Top): Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai, Anjani Sinha (Wikipedia) Photo (Bottom): Shantanu Narayen, Sanjay Mehrotra, Arvind Krishna India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - During his political campaigns, President Donald Trump has often been seen on camera describing himself as "very greedy," stating, "My

NEW YORK, NY - Condemning the mob lynching of a young Hindu man in Bangladesh, New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar warned of what she described as a troubling pattern of violence and persecution targeting religious minorities in the country. In

India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA -Starbucks has appointed technology executive Anand Varadarajan as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, effective January 19. The move marks a key leadership transition as the global coffee chain accelerates its technology transformation. The

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Vice President JD Vance said that anyone who attacks his wife, second lady Usha Vance, “can eat s…,” finally delivering his bluntest public defense of her after weeks of trolling and racist attacks from within

India-West News Desk PHOENIX, AZ - Prominent Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy and other Indian Americans aligned with the MAGA movement are increasingly facing attacks from within their own political ranks, forcing an uncomfortable reckoning inside the conservative base he continues to

India-West Staff Reporter IRVINE, CA - Education has always shaped the Bera family’s story, but at UC Irvine, it has found a lasting and practical expression through the India Summer Travel Program. At the center of this continuing effort is Dr. Rimal

WASHINGTON, DC -  Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), has expressed deep concern over the silence of international media and communities regarding the violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. The statement followed the mob lynching of a Hindu man, Dipu

Photo: House Oversight Committee. India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) is escalating calls to hold senior Justice Department officials accountable, including through impeachment, after the incomplete release of Jeffrey Epstein files and the brief disappearance of key records

India-West News Desk KERRIVILLE, TX – This Texas city honored Sewa International and partner Indian American organizations for their leadership and service during the July 4 flash floods that devastated the city, recognizing their role in emergency response and long-term recovery

WASHINGTON, DC -  President Donald Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2026, a sweeping defense measure that, among other things, explicitly calls for expanded US military engagement with India and deeper cooperation through

WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump Administration on December 18 sanctioned 29 vessels tied to a covert petroleum shipping network. Among them are companies and operations linked to India involved in moving Iranian oil worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The US

WASHINGTON, DC-The United States has underlined that India remains a highly strategic potential partner on supply chain security and advanced technologies, even though New Delhi was not part of the inaugural Pax Silica Summit, a new US-led initiative focused on securing the global

WASHINGTON, DC - Around one million participants from across the world are planning to join a meditation session on December 21, organized by the Heartfulness Institute, an initiative that promotes peace and harmony through collective meditation, and is expected to

Photo: Stanford University India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA – The University of California, Los Angeles, has received a bequest of more than $4 million that will permanently strengthen the training of future physician scientists, marking one of the most significant recent

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping prescription drug price cuts under a “Most Favoured Nation” policy has put India’s pharmaceutical industry in focus, as Washington moves to benchmark US drug prices against those paid in other countries. In

WASHINGTON, DC - A bipartisan group of US senators introduced legislation aimed at imposing financial sanctions on foreign entities that continue to purchase Russian oil, seeking to choke off a major source of revenue for Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine. The

Photo: lvk.vote India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Long before she entered politics, Lisa Vedernikova Khanna learned how fragile opportunity can be. Raised by a single mother who fled Soviet Russia and spent years undocumented in the United States, Khanna grew up

WASHINGTON, DC - Senior US national security officials have told lawmakers that terrorist groups with roots in South Asia, particularly Pakistan and Afghanistan-linked networks, continue to pose a direct and evolving threat to the United States. National Counterterrorism Centre Director Joseph

Photo: CSPAN Screenshot WASHINGTON, DC - Indian American owned businesses are taking advantage of a federal initiative initially designed to help socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses, lawmakers have been told. Testifying before a Senate panel, investigative journalist Luke Rosiak said that while the 8(a) program