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India-West News Desk RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TX – In their continued support of advancing healthcare in South Texas, Drs. Subram G. and Elizabeth G. Krishnan have established their second endowed chair at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has openly questioned the U.S. intelligence community’s conclusions on Russian interference in the 2016 election—claims that CNN reports are sharply at odds with the findings of numerous Trump administration officials

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — It was not publicly known earlier, but India lodged a private diplomatic protest after President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan's army chief General Asim Munir for lunch at the White House, according to senior Indian officials

India-West News Desk ISSAQUAH, WA - Reetail giant Costco Wholesale Corp is setting up its first technology center in India, to be located in Hyderabad, according to sources familiar with the plans who spoke to Reuters. This Global Capability Centerwill focus

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Amid intensifying global efforts to isolate Moscow over its war in Ukraine, India is facing mounting pressure from Western powers over its continued imports of Russian oil. Following fresh European Union sanctions on an Indian

NEW YORK, NY  (IANS)- President Donald Trump has claimed that his threat of a 10 percent tariff on BRICS members scared them off, asserting that "almost nobody showed up" for a subsequent meeting. This claim, however, stands in contrast to

WASHINGTON, D.C. (IANS)- Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will be stepping down from her role in August 2025 to rejoin Harvard University, the IMF announced. Gopinath, a trailblazer in international economics, will assume

Photo: @arvibahal India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC -  Massachusetts based Indian American Arvinder "Arvi" Singh Bahal has always had his eyes on the horizon - the real estate investor has built a life defined by adventure. From visiting every country on earth to

Photo: Lions Club India-West Staff Reporter ORLANDO, FL –A.P. Singh of Kolkata, India, was officially elected as the new president of Lions Clubs International, one of the world’s largest service organizations, during the association’s 107th International Convention held in here from July

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI– A US delegation is slated to visit India in August for the next round of negotiations concerning a proposed bilateral trade agreement, an official confirmed to the media on July 21. This upcoming visit follows the conclusion of the

NEW DELHI (IANS)- The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has criticized recent media reports on the Air India Ahmedabad crash as "premature and speculative." The NTSB is urging the media and public to await the final report from India's Aircraft

NEW DELHI (IANS)- President Donald Trump has stirred controversy with a startling claim that "five jets were shot down" in the recent armed confrontation between India and Pakistan following the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam area,

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA — Nearly half of all Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults in California—48%—experienced hate in 2024, according to a new report from Stop AAPI Hate. The figure mirrors 2023 levels and comes amid a volatile

India-West Staff ReporterWASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States has designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, the US State Department announced on July 17. The designation links TRF directly to the

Photo: UCLA India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA — A transformative $3 million commitment from physicist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Mani L. Bhaumik will establish a new postdoctoral fellows program at UCLA, furthering the university’s mission to advance fundamental research in physics, astronomy,

Visual: Via Center for Global Development India -West News Desk WASHINGTON D.C. – India is poised to face significant financial fallout from a newly implemented 1 percent tax on remittances—a key provision of President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” that is already drawing

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump now finds himself on the defensive in a controversy he long weaponized. After years of fanning conspiracy theories about Jeffrey Epstein’s death and hinting at Democratic involvement, Trump is lashing out over

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — The U.S. Embassy in India has issued a strong advisory warning that foreign nationals who commit crimes such as assault, theft, or burglary in the United States risk having their visas revoked—and could be barred

NEW DELHI — A cockpit voice recording from the June 12 crash of an Air India Boeing 787 indicates that one of the pilots may have cut off fuel to the plane’s engines just after takeoff, according to a report

Photo: ANI India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on July 17 that 1,563 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States. This figure covers the period since January 20, 2025, when Donald Trump began his second term as

India-West Staff Reporter MEMPHIS, TN –The Board of Directors of the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, has appointed Ike Anand as its new president and chief executive officer. Anand, who

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on immigration, slashes social programs, and curtails the role of federal agencies, a group of South Asian American state lawmakers are responding with legislative efforts designed to protect

India-West News Desk ALBANY, NY- The IIT (BHU) Foundation has crossed a major philanthropic milestone, surpassing $10 million in total donations—thanks in large part to a transformative $1.6 million contribution from alumnus Dev Goswami and his wife, Dr. Vardhana Goswami. A 1974

India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA — A thundering splash into the Pacific Ocean early Monday morning marked the return of Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who made history as the first Indian astronaut to board the International Space

India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA – The Consulate General of India here, in collaboration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, hosted a  "Flavors of Indian Mangoes" event on July 10. The initiative aimed to boost trade and enhance

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) ramped up pressure on Congress and the Department of Justice to release the full trove of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein even as House Republicans on July 15 blocked the attempt

NEW YORK (IANS)- President Donald Trump on July 14 threatened to impose a 100 percent secondary tariff on countries that import oil, gas, and uranium from Russia. He stated he was “very unhappy” with Moscow’s intransigence in finding an end to the

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- The United States Embassy in India announced on July 12 that visa holders who violate American laws or immigration regulations will face deportation, part of intensified enforcement measures under the Donald Trump administration. "US visa screening does

India-West News Desk MUMBAI – Tesla has formally launched its operations in India with the opening of its first showroom—dubbed an “experience center”—in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), a key commercial hub. The move marks the electric vehicle giant’s long-awaited entry

NEW DELHI (IANS)- Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is commencing his journey back to Earth July 14 from the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla's presence on the ISS marks him as the first Indian to board the orbital laboratory and the nation's second

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — FBI Director Kash Patel publicly dismissed speculation that he plans to resign over the Department of Justice’s decision to end further disclosures in the Jeffrey Epstein case. His statement follows growing unrest among MAGA-aligned figures

India-West News Desk BENGALURU — U.S.-based high-frequency trading firm Jane Street has vowed to challenge a sweeping ban imposed by India’s top financial watchdog, which has accused the firm of manipulating the country’s booming derivatives market. In a message to employees, Jane

Photo:C-SPAN India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, Dr. Anjani Sinha, came under intense scrutiny during his Senate confirmation hearing after failing to answer several fundamental questions about U.S. policy in Southeast Asia —

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - A new nationwide study offers a rare empirical look into how well Indian Americans understand political developments in both the United States and India. The findings are drawn from the 2024 Indian American Attitudes

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — Once central to Donald Trump’s campaign rhetoric and conservative media outrage, the promise of explosive revelations about Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged network of clients now appears to be fading—quietly and controversially—under Trump’s own administration. On

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Indian American immigrants are making their mark on the economic landscape. According to Forbes' 2025 list of America’s Richest Immigrants, Indian-origin entrepreneurs and executives are leading a new wave of wealth, innovation, and influence across the

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Starting January 1, 2026, most non-immigrant visa applicants to the United States will face a significant increase in fees with the introduction of a new $250 "Visa Integrity Fee" under legislation signed by President Donald Trump. The

Photo: Twitter India-West News Desk CHARLESTON, S.C.- Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has lost her mother, Raj Kaur Randhawa, who died on July 4 at the age of 86. Haley shared the news in a

NEW DELHI (IANS) - In what could change the future of affordable satellite-based internet service in India, Elon Musk's Starlink on July 9  received approval from the country's space regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe). With this,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — The number of U.S. student visas issued to Indian nationals has dropped sharply in recent months, hitting its lowest level for the March–May period since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to newly released U.S. State Department

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - After Secretary of State Marco Rubio reasserted President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered an end to the conflict between India and Pakistan, State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that denying that is just "an opinion." "We

WASHINGTON, D.C. (ANI)- President Donald Trump announced on July 7 night that the United States is close to finalizing a trade deal with India, even as his administration unveiled new tariffs set to take effect on August 1 against 14

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – The Washington Post has pushed back firmly against allegations made by Tulsi Gabbard, who claimed that one of its national security reporters was “harassing” staffers at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which

WASHINGTON, D.C. (IANS)-  President Donald Trump's country-specific tariffs, previously set to take effect from July 9, have been postponed to August 1. This temporary reprieve comes as trade negotiations with several nations, including India, have intensified. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced

India-West News Desk NEW YORK,  NY – Queens Council Member Shekar Krishnan on  July 2 celebrated what he called a “decades-long victory” with the announcement of a $2.5 million investment to implement Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history in New

WASHINGTON, D.C. (IANS)- External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met with intelligence officials, FBI Director Kash Patel and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, on July 2 here Following his meeting with Gabbard, Jaishankar posted on X that they had a "good exchange on

Photo: CoHANA India-West Staff Reporter RICHMOND, VA — Virginia’s House Bill 2783 went into effect on July 1, making the public display of Nazi symbols a criminal offense and formally distinguishing Adolf Hitler’s “Hakenkreuz” from the sacred Swastika, a symbol central to

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at the Pentagon on July 1, reaffirming the strategic depth of the India-US defense partnership. He also held separate talks with Defense Minister

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Zohran Mamdani isn’t backing down. The newly confirmed Democratic nominee for New York City mayor is facing blistering attacks from President Donald Trump—but says he won’t be silenced. At an immigration roundtable in Florida on

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Indian American lawmakers are slamming the Senate’s passage of Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package, branding it everything from the “Big Bad Betrayal” to the “most cruel, harmful, and immoral” bill in recent