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Photo: screengrab/instagram India-West News Desk WASHINGTON D.C.- A House prayer meant to reflect America’s religious diversity instead exposed deep divisions, after Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL.) misidentified a Sikh religious leader as Muslim and condemned his presence at the U.S. Capitol. The post, now

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA — California is on edge following President Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles, bypassing state authority and sparking a political and legal firestorm. The city, was grappling with unrest

Photo: Screengrab India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY  — In the often-formal world of diplomacy and international briefings, a brief but heartwarming father-son exchange offered a rare moment of levity. Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament and leader of the Indian all-party delegation currently

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - In a high-level diplomatic engagement, Vice President J.D. Vance met with an Indian All-Party Parliamentary Delegation led by Shashi Tharoor on June 5, where the two sides held what was described as an “excellent meeting”

Photo: Google Maps/g1. gowda India-West News Desk CUPERTINO, CA -  Apple is strengthening its relationship with India by bringing Tata Group on board to manage repairs for iPhones and MacBooks, underscoring the Indian conglomerate’s growing role in the tech giant’s global supply

Photo: The delegation with Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) WASHINGTON, DC, (ANI)- An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met bipartisan members of the US Congress on June 4, securing robust support for India’s position on the recent

India-West Staff Reporter SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s fifth-largest jewelry retailer, has inaugurated its second Canadian showroom at the Payal Business Centre in Surrey, British Columbia. The showroom was officially opened by Niki Sharma, Deputy Premier

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José) has been tapped by Speaker Robert Rivas to chair the newly formed Assembly Select Committee on Alternative Protein Innovation, a move aimed at advancing California’s leadership in sustainable food systems. The

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - The Wall Street Journal has reported that U.S. authorities are investigating whether companies linked to India’s Adani Group violated sanctions by importing Iranian-origin liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) into India via the Mundra port. According to the

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said that India’s growing willingness to purchase military equipment from the United States and reduce its reliance on traditional suppliers like Russia marks a positive shift in bilateral relations. “Buying

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - “They just love him. They ran up and hugged him.” That’s how Usha Vance, the Second Lady of the United States, described her children’s heartwarming encounter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Recalling their visit to

India-West News Desk TROY, MI - Entrepreneurs and philanthropists Bharat Desai and Neerja Sethi have joined the Giving Pledge, committing to give away the majority of their wealth to philanthropic causes. The announcement coincides with the 15th anniversary of the global

Photo: X WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) Pavan Kapoor engaged in discussions here, reaffirming the robust India-US partnership across defense, technology, and trade. Misri's three-day visit, concluding may 30, has focused on advancing bilateral

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk CAMBRIDGE, MA – Kannon K. Shanmugam, a leading appellate attorney and Harvard alumnus, has been elected to the Harvard Corporation, the university’s senior governing board. He will assume the role on July 1, succeeding Theodore V. Wells Jr., who is

Photo: The Harvard Crimson/Briana Howard Pagán India-West News Desk BOSTON, MA - Stanford professor, physician, and bestselling author Abraham Verghese began his address to the Class of 2025 by reflecting on his roots — as an immigrant who grew up in Ethiopia

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), a physician and former member of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, has strongly criticized the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new policy that restricts updated COVID-19 vaccine approvals

SCHAUMBURG, IL (ANI)-  Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has strongly criticized the Trump administration’s move to freeze new student visa interviews, calling it “a reckless decision,” amid reports of a potential crackdown on international applicants through enhanced social media vetting. Krishnamoorthi underscored the

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – India has once again firmly denied any connection between U.S.-imposed tariffs and the cessation of hostilities with Pakistan. This fresh rejection from New Delhi comes after the Trump administration, in a New York court, asserted

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – The United States has deported approximately 1,080 Indian nationals since January 2025, according to India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). On May 29, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed India's ongoing close cooperation with the U.S. on migration

India-West News Desk BOSTON, MA - U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani has delivered a blow to the Trump administration's immigration agenda, ruling on May 29 that the termination of humanitarian parole for hundreds of thousands of individuals living in the United

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Indian students in the U.S. have been warned that skipping classes or leaving academic programs without notifying their schools could result in visa revocation and jeopardize future visa eligibility, according to a recent post by the

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Ro Khanna directly challenged billionaire Bill Ackman's claims about Harvard University, demanding evidence for his accusations regarding antisemitism and foreign student funding. This exchange comes amidst a heated dispute between Harvard and the Trump administration. Ackman, a Harvard

India-West News Desk BENTONVILLE, AR - Walmart's recent decision to lay off over 1,500 employees has sparked online backlash, particularly among supporters of President Donald Trump whose economic policies are among reasons the company has made the move. The criticism has included

India-West News Desk HOUSTON, TX – As the Axiom Space Ax-4 mission approaches its scheduled June 8 launch, Indian astronaut designate Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has entered the final phase of pre-flight preparations: a two-week quarantine in Florida. This critical isolation

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – At the center of the high-profile sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs is Judge Arun Subramanian, who is steering the case toward a projected conclusion by July 4. Now in its second

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) issued a statement condemning President Trump’s remarks about South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, inspired by their families’ historic struggles. Khanna’s grandfather, Amarnath Vidyalankar, was an Indian freedom fighter.

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY— In a solemn ceremony that bridged continents and histories of shared grief, an all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor paid tribute at the 9/11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan on May 24,

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – At the Transforming Infrastructure Performance (TIP) Summit held here, Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller took center stage to spotlight Maryland’s rapid and compassionate response to the Key Bridge tragedy. The Key Bridge disaster occurred when the container

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - New York State Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar, the first Indian American elected to the state legislature, introduced a resolution on May 22 to designate May 2025 as Malayalee Heritage Month. The proposal aims to formally

India-West News Desk BOSTON, MA - Harvard sued and won a temporary stop on May 23 against a sweeping Trump administration move that could upend the futures of thousands of international students, including hundreds from India. A federal judge granted an

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Amid rising global trade tensions, President Donald Trump on May 23 renewed threats of steep tariffs against Apple and the European Union, warning of a 25% levy on iPhones not made in the U.S. and

Photo: CMU India- West News Desk PITTSBURGH, PA- Education pioneer Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy and Schoolhouse.world, has partnered with Carnegie Mellon University to launch a transformative initiative aimed at expanding global access to STEM education. The collaboration was announced May 11 during CMU’s

India-West News Desk CHENNAI - In a significant boost to Apple's global supply chain diversification strategy, Foxconn, the Cupertino giant’s key supplier, is set to invest $1.5 billion in India through its unit Yuzhan Technology India. This comes after President Donald Trump

Photo: Priya Goutham (https://news.vt.edu/) India-West News Desk BLACKSBURG, VA - In a significant expansion of their longstanding partnership, Virginia Tech and India’s Mahindra University have established the Interdisciplinary Advanced Research Center for Transformative Technologies. The new center will serve as a hub

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - In a significant warning the International Monetary Fund’s Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath has called on the United States to urgently curb its "excessively large" fiscal deficits and tackle its "ever-increasing" debt burden. Her remarks,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - On May 21, President Donald Trump reignited controversy by claiming he was solely responsible for stopping hostilities between India and Pakistan — this time framing the supposed diplomatic victory as a product of trade deals

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY — Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani, Azim Premji, and Nikhil Kamath have all earned spots on TIME magazine’s 2025 list of the 100 most influential people in philanthropy, joining a global group of changemakers that includes Oprah

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Trump Residences, a luxury housing project in Gurgaon, sold all 298 units on the day of its launch, recording sales worth ₹3,250 crore. The units, priced between ₹8 crore and ₹15 crore, include four penthouses

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Union Home Minister Amit Shah on May 19, launched a new and improved portal for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders, aiming to make the system faster, simpler, and more user-friendly. The revamped platform is designed to

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Kash Patel is facing backlash from Jeffrey Epstein’s brother, who refuses to believe the disgraced financier died by suicide. Mark Epstein blasted the FBI official for dismissing widespread conspiracy theories surrounding his brother’s 2019

Photo: Inderbir Gill (R) with Nima Nassiri. Photo: Nick Carranza/UCLA Health India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA– In a groundbreaking achievement set to reshape the future of transplant medicine, Dr. Inderbir S. Gill has led the world’s first successful bladder transplant in a

India-West Staff Reporter NEW DELHI - The US Embassy in India has issued a firm warning to foreign nationals, emphasizing the serious consequences of overstaying a US visa. Violators risk deportation and could face a permanent ban on re-entering the United

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India and the United States are stepping up efforts to finalize a long-anticipated bilateral trade agreement, with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal holding what he described as “productive talks” with U.S. Commerce Secretary

NEW DELHI (ANI)-  On May 19, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to former U.S. President Joe Biden following his prostate cancer diagnosis. "Deeply concerned to hear about @JoeBiden's health," Modi said. "Extend our best wishes to him

Photo: @theallinpod screengrab India-West News Desk MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - In a subtle retort, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has responded to Microsoft chief Satya Nadella’s 2023 quip that Microsoft had made Google “dance” in the AI race. The remark came during a

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON,DC -  The U.S. Department of State announced May 19 that it is implementing visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of India-based travel agencies accused of facilitating illegal immigration to the United States. In a statement, Department spokesperson Tammy

Photo: Religious Freedom Institute (Left), Photo: Wikipedia (Right) India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC -  Two Muslim figures with controversial pasts have been appointed to the White House Advisory Board on the Religious Liberty Commission, drawing sharp criticism from conservative commentators and political

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — A sweeping new bill proposed by President Donald Trump could sharply increase the cost of sending money back home for millions of Indians living in the United States. Late on May 18, the House Budget Committee

hoto: @UshaVanceNews (Left) India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC  — President Donald Trump recognized the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month on May 16, issuing a formal proclamation that highlighted the personal stories

India-West News Desk TAMPA, FL- Vik and Sneha Patel, founders of Purple Square Management Co., have donated $3 million to support the creation of a Healing Garden at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. The outdoor space will be part of the hospital’s