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Photo: Oklahoma Baptist University India-West News Desk EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ -Aditya Singh, a graduating senior defensive lineman from Oklahoma Baptist University, has signed with High Integrity Management as he pursues selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, where he could become one of

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - South Asian community leaders used a March 26 Capitol Hill briefing to highlight growing concerns over U.S. immigration enforcement, labor conditions, and civil rights, calling for urgent policy reforms. The session, held following the South Asian Coalition’s

WASHINGTON, DC- The United States and India reaffirmed their strategic defense partnership during high-level talks between their air force chiefs, focusing on interoperability, training and regional deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, according to an official release. US Air Force Chief of Staff

India-West News Desk MILPITAS, CA - The Indo-American Community Federation hosted the 25th anniversary of its annual Unity Dinner on April 3, bringing together nearly 400 community leaders and public officials at the India Community Center here. The evening opened with a

NAPLES, FL-Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh secured India’s first gold medal at the US Open Pickleball Championship 2026 by defeating top seeds Ryder Brown and Soli Messiri in straight sets in the U-18 boys’ doubles final in Naples. The Indian pair dominated the title clash, registering an

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump weighed removing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard following internal frustration over her congressional testimony on Iran but ultimately held off after intervention from longtime adviser Roger Stone, according to Axios. Gabbard, a

WASHINGTON, DC - India’s journey to becoming a developed nation by 2047 is anchored in informed academic and policy discourse, India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, said while addressing a major conference in Texas. Kwatra made the remarks during his virtual

WASHINGTON, DC - A life-size bronze statue of Swami Vivekananda was unveiled at Westlake Square in downtown Seattle, marking what officials described as a first-of-its-kind installation hosted by a city government in the United States. The statue was jointly unveiled by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and the Consul

WASHINGTON, DC -US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to visit India next month following a “productive meeting” with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, signaling continued momentum in bilateral engagement. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said the talks focused on

WASHINGTON, DC- World Bank President Ajay Banga on April 10 underscored job creation as central to global development, pointing to models such as India’s cooperative sector as scalable solutions. Speaking at the Atlantic Council ahead of the World Bank and International

WASHINGTON, DC -India and the United States expanded their strategic engagement with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri holding meetings with senior US officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel, covering counter-terrorism, defense and regional security. In a key security-focused engagement, Misri met Patel,

WASHINGTON, DC- US Vice President J D Vance on April 10 departed for Pakistan for talks on Iran, saying Washington is ready to “extend the open hand” if Tehran negotiates in good faith, while warning against attempts to “play” the United

NEW YORK, NY -The doors to India-US trade have been opened wider with the launch of a digital portal to bring businesses from the two countries together in the march towards $500 billion annual trade between the two great democracies,

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has approached a US appeals court, arguing that California’s civil rights regulator has wrongly linked caste discrimination to Hinduism and targeted Indian and South Asian communities, in a case that could

WASHINGTON, DC- US President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of the United States stepping back from NATO during a meeting with Secretary General Mark Rutte, even as an Indian-American Congressman warned that any such move without congressional approval would be

WASHINGTON, DC-US Vice President J D Vance is headed back home from Hungary before flying to Islamabad, leading a high-level American delegation for talks with Iran this weekend, as Washington moves to consolidate a fragile ceasefire following weeks of military

OTTAWA- The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), strongly condemned targeted protests by Canada-based Khalistani extremists (CBKE) outside Hindu temples in the Canadian cities of Brampton and Surrey, citing incidents of severe harassment. According to CoHNA, the protests took place

India-West News Desk AUSTIN, TX - A scholarship fund is being set up by family and friends of Savitha Shanmugasundaram, with the University of Texas at Austin committing to match the total raised, creating a permanent endowment in her name. The initiative comes weeks

NEW DELHI -Global crude oil prices on April 8 plunged sharply by up to 20 per cent after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, which includes a pledge to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

NEW YORK, NY-Emphasizing that the lawsuit brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against him falls outside US jurisdiction and fails to establish any wrongdoing, billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani has moved a US court seeking dismissal of the securities

India-West New Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Ro Khanna has requested King Charles III hold a private meeting with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse during his upcoming visit to the United States in the week of April 27, according to a letter released

India-West News Desk HOUSTON, TX — With the completion of Artemis II’s historic moon flyby, where no human had gone so far, the Indian American community is paying attention to Amit Kshatriya. As associate administrator, NASA’s top civil servant and chief operating

NEW DELHI -Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Washington from April 8 to 10, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, adding that the visit will provide an opportunity to review India-US ties. "The visit will provide an opportunity to review

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States could take control of Iran’s oil resources as part of the outcome of the ongoing conflict, framing the idea as an economic return on military action. Speaking in recent

India-West New Desk IRVINE, CA -Illumination Health + Home raised over $1.75 million at its annual ‘Chef’s Table’ gala held March 22 at the Hyatt Regency Irvine to support housing, healthcare, and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in

WASHINGTON, DC-The United States and India joined Japan, Australia and New Zealand in a 20-day anti-submarine warfare exercise in Guam, boosting coordination among Indo-Pacific partners, officials said. Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 concluded at Andersen Air Force Base on March 28 after

India-West News Desk DALLAS, TX-The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) has launched its Dallas-Fort Worth chapter at an inauguration ceremony held at Bhartiya Nivas, with the participation of diplomatic representatives, elected officials, and community leaders. The event was attended

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump’s use of profanity and religious rhetoric in warnings to Iran has drawn sharp criticism from across the spectrum of civil society. His unprecedented vulgarity has shocked even his supporters. Social media was rife

LAS VEGAS, NV- Aditi Ashok carded 3-over 75 in her final round at the Aramco Championship to finish the week T-27 with a total of 8-over par (74-71-76-75). She made three bogeys in her final round, on the fourth, sixth,

By NIMMI RAGHUNATHAN The recipient of a long list of honors, including the Magsaysay Award and the 2024 Sangita Kalanidhi, which exploded into headlines, not all good, T.M.Krishna is a star who shines beyond the confines of his arena. He is like a

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA – The UCLA South Asian Heart Program recently hosted a well-attended “Lunch and Learn: Strong Hearts, Strong Women” event at the Luskin Conference Center, bringing together physicians, community leaders, and community members to address the

WASHINGTON, DC -The United States will impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imported patented pharmaceuticals, with President Donald Trump citing national security risks and heavy reliance on foreign supply chains. In a proclamation April 2, Trump said pharmaceuticals

India-West News Desk JERSEY CITY, NJ — Citing what it calls a “constant assault” on immigrant communities and fundamental freedoms, South Asians for America has launched a nationwide mobilization effort aimed at turning “anguish and fear into action” ahead of the

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump has reportedly consulted with cabinet members about the potential dismissal of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, citing significant friction over her stance on the ongoing conflict with Iran. Sources briefed on these

WASHINGTON, DC- The United States recorded a goods trade deficit of $54.91 billion with India over the past 12 months, placing it among Washington’s top deficit partners even as the overall US trade gap widened in February, according to official

Photos By: Manjunath Iyengar Photo: Maitri Board President and Executive Director India-West News Desk PALO ALTO, CA - Maitri marked its 35th anniversary by raising more than $1 million at its annual gala, funds the organization says will directly expand services for survivors

India-West News Desk TORONTO- Mahaveer Singhvi has assumed charge as the new Consul General of India in Toronto, the Consulate General of India announced, marking a key development in India-Canada engagement across priority sectors. His appointment comes with a focus on advancing

India-West News Desk SANTA CLARA, CA - In backyards across Santa Clara, loquat trees are beginning to fill with fruit again, their small golden clusters often ripening faster than families can pick or use them. For Aadit Mehta, that overlooked abundance

WASHINGTON, DC- India’s push to build a globally competitive deep tech ecosystem will depend on patient capital, stronger domestic demand, and tighter integration between industry, government and research, some of the top Indian American CEOs from the sector have said. The

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – The South Asian American Justice Collaborative (SAAJCO) on April 1, joined hundreds of community members, advocates, and partners outside the U.S. Supreme Court as the Justices heard oral arguments in the birthright citizenship case. “The energy

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - As the US Supreme Court hears arguments in a closely watched challenge to President Donald Trump’s effort to restrict birthright citizenship, a low profile but influential figure has emerged at the center of the legal

Photos: Edison/Tiffany Tran India-West News Desk FULLERTON, CA - During a surprise campus visit on March 23, Edison International presented Sunny Hills High School student Manveer Singh Anand with a $50,000 scholarship. Anand was elated when he was joined by family and educators

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) has released the eleventh episode of its ‘Spill the Tea with Chair Meng’ video series, featuring a conversation with Representative Suhas Subramanyam. During the episode, the Virginia Democrat and

India-West News Desk TEMECULA, CA – Rohan Sharma, the newly appointed Commissioner for the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Zone 7), has received formal recognition from both federal and state legislatures following his selection to the U.S. Department

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC -The Department of Labor has finalized its leadership transition by naming Mangala Kuppa as its permanent Chief Information Officer. Kuppa, who has served as the acting CIO since October, will concurrently maintain her role as the

FAIRFAX, VA -A community-led fundraiser here, has raised $200,000, as a US-based non-profit body set a goal to support 100,000 people with special abilities in India this year through assistive technology, healthcare access and volunteer-driven programs. The Voice of Specially Abled

India-West News Desk AUSTIN, TX – Cloud giant Oracle, based in Texas, has initiated a massive global restructuring, executing a wave of layoffs characterized by chilling efficiency and suddenness. While the company is reportedly cutting between 20,000 and 30,000 roles globally—roughly

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY -The Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) marked the 77th Rajasthan Diwas and Holi Sneh Milan at the Consulate General of India in New York, where an initial commitment of over $5 million pledged on

WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Tom Suozzi has been named Democratic Vice-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, a move that places the New York lawmaker in a key leadership role on Capitol Hill’s engagement with India. The announcement

PIC CREDIT- NJDOT- X India-West News Desk TRENTON, NJ- Priya Jain has been sworn in as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) following unanimous confirmation by the State Senate on March 23. She was nominated by Governor Sherrill on