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India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has received the 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), recognizing the mission’s achievements in lunar exploration. The award was presented May 21 during the AIAA ASCEND

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC- In a first, Dr. Gunisha Kaur, a physician and human rights researcher, has been recommended for appointment to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, becoming the first Sikh selected to serve on the federal

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA - Cupertino resident Sushma Bhatia has been appointed to the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to an announcement from the Governor’s office. Bhatia currently serves as Global Business

Photo: Wikipedia BENGALURU - Microsoft is expanding its India artificial intelligence footprint with plans to launch its largest data center in the country by mid-2026, as demand for cloud and AI services continues to grow rapidly. The new facility, located in Hyderabad, is

WASHINGTON, DC -Two US lawmakers have introduced legislation seeking a federal assessment of America’s biotechnology workforce as Washington sharpens its competition with China in critical emerging technologies. Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna and Republican Congressman Rich McCormick on May 21 unveiled the Federal Biotechnology Workforce Assessment

Photo: UCLA India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Anshul Kogar, an associate professor of physics at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been named one of eight recipients of the 2026 Brown Investigator awards, a prestigious research honor established by

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The global technology community is mourning the death of former Microsoft executive and Madrona Venture Group managing director S. “Soma” Somasegar, who was widely credited with shaping Microsoft’s developer ecosystem and mentoring generations of engineers, founders and

WASHINGTON, DC- A new partnership between US anti-hunger organization Share Our Strength and India-focused humanitarian groups aims to expand school nutrition programmes across India and other developing nations, with leaders from both countries calling child hunger a “solvable problem” requiring greater collaboration. The initiative

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India-founded Wadhwani Foundation and the U.S.-based Gates Foundation have signed a partnership to expand translational research and innovation across India through the National Innovation Network, an initiative aimed at helping academic research move from laboratories to

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Three lawmakers sharply criticized a proposed constitutional amendment introduced by Republican Rep. Nancy Mace that would bar naturalized citizens from serving in Congress, the federal judiciary, and Senate-confirmed government positions. The proposal drew immediate backlash from

India-West News Desk SAN JOSE, CA- Following four reported temple attacks in California, members of the Hindu community met with local law enforcement officials at a community safety event organized by the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) at the

WASHINGTON, DC- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India from May 23-26 as Washington and New Delhi prepare for discussions expected to focus on the Quad partnership, energy security, trade, and defense cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific

NEW DELHI- Google on May 19 announced a nationwide initiative to expand AI literacy, tools and training across India’s education ecosystem through partnerships with state governments and UNICEF. The announcement was made at the Education World Forum 2026 in London. Google said

Picture Credit - Instagram Rockefellerfdn India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY -Ashvin Dayal has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Foundation and will assume the role August 1, succeeding outgoing COO Natalye Paquin, who is retiring after nearly four years with the

DALLAS, TX- Manav Shah has become the first player from the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) to qualify for a Major championship since the league was launched last year. The 33-year-old will make his Major debut at the 2026 US Open after

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA - Federal law enforcement and justice officials are leading the investigation into a deadly mass shooting at San Diego’s largest house of worship, working alongside local authorities to probe the attack as a possible

NEW DELHI-  Apple has named two India apps — Katha Room and Guitar Wiz — among the finalists for the 2026 Apple Design Awards, recognizing innovation, inclusivity and creativity in app and game design across its global developer community, the company

India-West News Desk SCHAUMBURG, IL-Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi called on Congress to abandon a proposal tied to President Donald Trump’s ballroom project after the Senate Parliamentarian blocked the funding from being included in a reconciliation spending bill. Krishnamoorthi said lawmakers should redirect the proposed spending

WASHINGTON, DC -The United States has approved two possible Foreign Military Sales to India worth a combined $428.2 million, covering follow-on support for AH-64E Apache helicopters and sustainment support for M777A2 ultra-light howitzers, the US State Department said. The proposed deals

WASHINGTON, DC -Senior American lawmakers, diplomats and policy experts described the US-India relationship as being at an “inflection point” while reaffirming bipartisan support for stronger defense, technology and economic cooperation between the two countries. Speaking at the annual Capitol Hill Summit

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - India’s cooking gas shortage is adding pressure to gasoline prices in California as supply disruptions linked to the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continue to affect global energy markets. California motorists are already paying some of

India-West News Desk MENLO PARK, CA -The IIT Madras Global Research Foundation has launched its first U.S. center in Menlo Park, California, establishing a $7.5 million deep-tech hub aimed at connecting Indian startups with Silicon Valley investors, partnerships, and market access.

CHICAGO, IL- A 25-year-old Indian student lost her life while six others were injured in a road accident, officials here confirmed on May 18. The accident occurred on May 16 late night along Interstate 65 near Crown Point in Lake County,

WASHINGTON, DC- Sikhs of America honored Sikh community leaders, lawmakers, philanthropists, entrepreneurs and business figures from the United States, Pakistan and Britain during its annual Vaisakhi Gala Dinner here, recognizing their contributions to public service, humanitarian work and Sikh representation. Among

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI -India will continue purchasing Russian crude oil despite the expiration of a temporary United States sanctions waiver, with officials citing pricing and supply considerations. The temporary U.S. waiver allowing the sale and delivery of Russian seaborne crude

WASHINGTON, DC - India’s Adani Group has agreed to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to settle a US sanctions investigation, while also reaching a separate civil fraud settlement tied to allegations that the conglomerate misled American investors. The settlements come

India-West News Desk BUENA PARK, CA- Over 175 Southern California residents received free medical screenings and professional consultations at the 34th Annual Community Health Fair held at the Jain Center of Southern California, here. Hosted in partnership with the Anekant Community

India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA- The Society of American Asian Scientists in Cancer Research honored nine Indian American researchers during the American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting held here. The awards recognized contributions to cancer diagnosis, treatment, prevention, immunotherapy

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson said they were “shocked” by the humanitarian conditions they witnessed during a five-day visit to Cuba in April, arguing in a New York Times opinion essay that

NEW DELHI- A team of US officials is expected to visit India next month to continue bilateral trade talks, although the exact dates have not been finalized yet, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on May 15. India’s Commerce Ministry officials had

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump lashed out at Fox News anchor Jacqui Heinrich on May 10 following her interview with Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA). Trump accused the journalist of failing to challenge the lawmaker during a segment

India-West News Desk BALTIMORE, MD- Federal authorities have unsealed multiple criminal charges against Chennai-based Synergy Maritime and Singapore-based Synergy Marine in connection with the 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair, a 47-year-old Indian national and technical superintendent for both companies, has

AHMEDABAD-Ride-hailing platform Uber is setting up its first data center in India in partnership with the Adani Group, as the country rapidly emerges as a major innovation hub for the company, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said on May 13. Sharing details

NEW DELHI- Elon Musk-backed electric vehicle maker Tesla on May 14 opened its first experience center in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area, marking a major step in the company’s expansion plans in India. Tesla said customers will now be able to experience

WASHINGTON, DC- The Trump administration has withheld $1.3 billion in federal Medicaid reimbursements to California, escalating its clash with the state over alleged fraud in its healthcare system, particularly in hospice care. The move marks the largest payment deferral ever imposed

WASHINGTON, DC -India’s large-scale fertilizer imports and subsidy-driven farm policies were repeatedly referenced during a US Senate Agriculture Committee hearing as American lawmakers and farmers warned that rising input costs and global supply disruptions were deepening the farm crisis in

WASHINGTON, DC -US authorities are moving to resolve fraud allegations against Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and may soon bring the long-running case to a close, according to sources familiar with the matter. The US Department of Justice is expected to announce the

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Governor Gavin Newsom has selected Rohit Chopra, the former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), to lead California’s newly established consumer watchdog agency. The appointment brings a former top federal regulator to Sacramento after Chopra, a

India-West News Desk NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA - A milestone moment for Indian American representation will unfold at the 2026 PGA Championship, where two golfers will compete together in a major for the first time, highlighting the community’s growing presence at the

India-West News Desk GRAND CANYON, AZ - Following a 10-day search, the National Park Service has confirmed the recovery of 26-year-old Sandarsh Krishna’s body. Park officials announced on May 12 that the Indian national and Arizona State University student, who had been missing for

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - A fiery clash unfolded on Capitol Hill with Kash Patel on the defensive, lashing out at Senator Chris Van Hollen as a hearing spiraled into a personal confrontation. The tense exchange came during a Senate Appropriations

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump on May 11 announced a new fertility benefit option for employers and launched a maternal healthcare initiative aimed at expanding access to IVF treatment, childcare support, and rural maternal care across the US. Speaking at

HOUSTON, TX -Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on May 12 announced that its maritime subsidiary Astro Offshore has partnered with US-based engineering and applied technology company Oceaneering International Inc. to expand into ultra-deepwater and subsea operations as

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - A transparency group has opened a large-scale exhibit in Manhattan, here, displaying roughly 3.5 million pages of Department of Justice records related to the late Jeffrey Epstein. The temporary installation, titled “The Donald J.Trump and

India-West News Desk WALNUT CREEK, CA - What began as mild, flu-like symptoms in early April turned fatal within weeks for Chiranjeevi Kolla, a 37-year-old Walnut Creek resident who died May 5 after a prolonged battle with Valley Fever and respiratory

WASHINGTON, DC- A Hindu prayer for peace and unity was delivered at the White House during the National Day of Prayer, highlighting religious diversity as the United States approaches its 250th year of independence. A volunteer from the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam

Photo: NC State Giving News/Chris Formont India-West News Desk RALEIGH, NC -The hall erupted in cheers at North Carolina State University Wilson College of Textiles as philanthropist Anil Kochhar paused mid-address to make an announcement that instantly changed the mood of the graduation

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC -Indian industry leaders have announced a combined $20.5 billion in investments across several U.S. states at the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026, underscoring the expanding role of Indian companies in sectors ranging from pharmaceuticals to advanced manufacturing

India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA - Vikrant Massey called on the Indian diaspora to continue supporting initiatives for underprivileged children, as CRY America hosted its annual West Coast gala series across three U.S. cities. The gala series brought together community leaders,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – FBI Director Kash Patel has ordered polygraph tests for more than two dozen current and former members of his security detail, along with other staff, as internal tensions escalate following a critical report by The