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Photo: NASA/James Blair India-West News Desk CAPE CANVERAL, FL - NASA astronaut Anil Menon will make his long-awaited journey to space in 2026, joining Expedition 75 for an extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the U.S. space agency announced on

India-West Staff Reporter EDISON, NJ – Albatross, a new indoor entertainment venue featuring mini golf and bowling, has officially opened its doors here. The grand opening celebration was attended by Edison Mayor Sam Joshi, local leaders, and invited guests. The facility is

NEW YORK, NY (IANS)- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has directly refuted claims made President Donald Trump regarding the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Speaking on June 30, Jaishankar provided a firsthand account of the interactions, asserting that trade was not used

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC— India, the world’s top recipient of international remittances, is closely tracking a U.S. tax reform bill that could significantly affect its vital inflow of foreign money. In a key development, the updated draft of the "One

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — Indian trade officials have extended their stay in Washington in a last-ditch effort to bridge gaps in ongoing negotiations with the United States, as a July 9 deadline looms for higher U.S. tariffs, Bloomberg reported,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sharp rebuke of what he calls an alarming abuse of presidential power, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has introduced new legislation aimed squarely at President Donald Trump’s handling of domestic protests during his time in office. Titled

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — Usha Vance, wife of Vice President J.D. Vance is Hindu—and she’s making sure her children grow up understanding that part of their heritage, even as they navigate life in a Catholic household. In a recent interview

India-West Staff Reporter CARLSBAD, CA — The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the appointment of Pritesh Patel as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Currently serving as the Institute’s Chief Operating Officer, Patel will assume his new role

From South Asian Network Immigrations & Customs Enforcement (ICE) has made Artesia hot, lately. Here’s how: Friday June 13: The word was ICE agents may be raiding the area businesses to catch the “undocumented.” Businesses on Pioneer Blvd shut their doors early

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Air India, after having suspended flights, has announced a phased resumption of flights to the Middle East, Europe, Canada, and United States as airspaces in parts of the Middle East begin to reopen. Starting June

India-West News Desk CHENNAI — Amazon announced it will invest over $233 million in India in 2025 to expand its operations infrastructure, develop new technology for its fulfilment network, and improve delivery safety. The move is part of the global e-commerce

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON,  D.C. — The U.S. Department of State has reissued a Level 2 travel advisory for India, urging American citizens to exercise increased caution due to what it described as rising incidents of violent crime, sexual assault, and

India-west News Desk NEW DELHI - In what can only be described as a dramatic diplomatic about-face, Pakistan on June 22 condemned the very man it had decided to nominate for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize just a day earlier: Donald

WASHINGTON D.C. (IANS)-  Bangladesh’s interim National Security Advisor Khalilur Rahman met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on June 18, just as former President Donald Trump hosted Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir at the White House—raising eyebrows in

NEW DELHI (IANS) — Air India has announced a temporary reduction in its long-haul flight operations to the United States, citing a mix of enhanced safety procedures and extended flight durations due to airspace restrictions in the Middle East. Starting June 21

MUMBAI (IANS)- Five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Gary Payton were among the key figures at the first-ever NBA House event held in India. The two-day program took place on June 7–8, at Mumbai’s Dome, SVP

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - In an unprecedented and politically charged move, President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir for lunch at the White House on June 18, a meeting that underscored Trump’s direct outreach to Pakistan’s

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - The US Department of State has announced that it will resume processing of the visa applications for foreign students with a condition that requires applicants to make their social media accounts public for government review. "Under new

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI— Canada’s intelligence agency has, for the first time, officially acknowledged that Khalistani extremists are operating from Canadian soil — even as the same report accuses India of foreign interference and links it to the killing of

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI –  Just hours after a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former U.S. President Donald Trump once again declared that he had personally "stopped the war" between India and Pakistan—this time before going into a

NEW DELHI (IANS) - Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced on June 18 that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, conveyed a firm warning: any terrorist attack traced to Pakistan would be viewed by India

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — A nation better known for its Gross National Happiness than global threats has landed on the United States’ “red list” of countries facing an absolute travel ban — and no one quite knows why. Bhutan’s inclusion

India-West News Desk KANANASKIS – Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a productive visit to Canada on June 17, where he participated in the G7 Summit and held several high-level bilateral meetings, including a significant discussion with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s Director of National Intelligence and once a vocal surrogate of his 2024 campaign, has ignited internal tensions in the White House over her opposition to escalating military conflict with

BENGALURU (IANS) - US firms are increasingly choosing India for their office spaces, with Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi-NCR being the top preferred cities. In fact, 2024 saw the highest annual leasing activity ever recorded by US companies in India. US companies

India-West News Desk CARSON CITY, NV- Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has signed Senate Bill 201 into law, permitting residents to display religious items like Hindu torans and Jewish mezuzahs on their doors. Effective October 1, the law ensures freedom of religious expression at home and

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Indian-origin political aide Huma Abedin, long known as one of Hillary Clinton’s closest confidantes, married Alex Soros, son of billionaire philanthropist George Soros, on June 14 in a ceremony held at a Soros

Photo: ACLU Florida WASHINGTON, DC (IANS)- On June 14, a day marked by President Donald Trump's 79th birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, approximately 2,000 protests against his administration's policies unfolded across all 50 states. These widespread demonstrations, operating under the

India-West News Desk AHMEDABAD - In the wake of the devastating Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, U.S. aviation safety officials have joined the ongoing investigation into the disaster that claimed at least 271 lives. Officials from the U.S. National Transportation Safety

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump said on June 15 he believes he can bring about a peace deal between Iran and Israel. He compared this to his past claim that he ended a conflict between India and Pakistan. His comments

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- Tech entrepreneur and Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia has faced significant social media backlash. This follows a post he made concerning the recent Air India Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad that killed 241 people. In the crash's immediate aftermath,

India-West Staff Reporter McLEAN, VA – Hilton has launched the latest phase of its global brand campaign "It Matters Where You Stay," featuring India's highest-paid actress, Deepika Padukone, as the face of its message. The campaign, which went live worldwide on May

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. - Pakistan's Army Chief, General Syed Asim Munir, has been invited to the United States to attend the US Army's 250th anniversary celebrations on June 14 according to some media reports.  General Munir, recently promoted to Field Marshal,

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Healthcare and Financial Services, and other members sent a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demanding answers on his department's handling of the bird flu outbreak and its

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - U.S. Senator Alex Padilla of California was forcibly removed, forced to the ground, and handcuffed by federal agents on June 12 during a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press conference in Los Angeles, his

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON D.C. - The United States government and aviation industry have extended sympathy and support following the devastating crash of Air India flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad on June 12. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying an estimated 242 passengers,

Photo: AMA India-West Staff Reporter CHICAGO, IL – Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, an otolaryngologist whose family roots trace to Andhra Pradesh, has taken over as President of the American Medical Association (AMA), marking a historic moment as the first Indian American to lead

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC -  The National Transportation Safety Board has said it will dispatch a team of American investigators to India to assist with the inquiry into the Air India Boeing 787 crash that occurred in Ahmedabad earlier today. The NTSB

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON D.C. – President Donald Trump’s nominee for a pivotal diplomatic role in South Asia, Paul Kapur, emphasized the mutual goals shared by the United States and India, particularly in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region free

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Negotiators from India and the United States made headway in their latest round of bilateral trade discussions in New Delhi on June 10. The talks concentrated on thorny issues like market access for industrial and

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - The U.S. State Department has reignited the controversial claim of President Donald Trump’s interest in mediating the Kashmir dispute, drawing a sharp contrast with India’s consistent opposition to third-party involvement. Responding to a reporter’s question during a regular press briefing

India-West News Desk HOUSTON, TX - Texas Republican Congressman Brandon Gill is facing accusations of hypocrisy after posting a controversial message on social media blaming mass immigration for the perceived decline of American society. Gill, who represents Texas’s 26th Congressional District and

LOS ANGELES, CA (IANS) - Protests against immigration raids in Santa Ana, Orange County, on the night of June 9 led to several injuries and arrests after demonstrators clashed with federal agents and local police. The unrest followed US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), the Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, recently hosted a "Shadow Hearing" to delve into allegations of individuals being "lawlessly kidnapped and disappeared" to various third countries.

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) — The Indian government has formally raised concerns with the US Embassy following viral social media videos showing an Indian student being handcuffed and detained at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The incident has

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C- Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) is making a push to re-engage Elon Musk with the Democratic Party following the Tesla CEO’s highly publicized split with President Donald Trump. According to reports, Khanna recently reached out to one of

Photo: MacMillan Publishers/Jennifer Graham India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Dr. Rupa Marya, a physician and professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), has filed a federal lawsuit against the university after being suspended for online comments criticizing Zionism

Photo: @Space_Station India-West News Desk HOUSTON, TX- The Axiom-4 space mission, which includes Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, has been rescheduled. Its launch is now set for June 11. The mission was initially planned for an earlier date, but the delay is

Photo: Linkedin India-West News Desk PALO ALTO, CA - Ashok Elluswamy, who heads Tesla’s Autopilot division, has been appointed to lead the company’s Optimus humanoid robot program, following the exit of current lead Milan Kovac. Kovac, who had been with the Optimus project

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Perplexity is preparing to launch its own browser, Comet, promising a bold rethinking of how people use the internet. Described as more than just a browsing tool, Comet is being pitched as a “cognitive operating system”