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India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Time reports that Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, a freshman Democrat from Northern Virginia, is working tirelessly to respond to President Trump and Elon Musk’s efforts to slash the federal workforce. The 38-year-old, now a month into his tenure,

 MIAMI, FL (ANI)- At the FII PRIORITY Summit here, President Donald Trump criticized the U.S. government's decision to allocate $21 million for voter turnout efforts in India, comparing it to concerns over foreign interference in American elections. "Twenty-one million dollars for

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) introduced a constitutional amendment on February 13 to overturn Citizens United, aiming to curb the unchecked influence of billionaires like Elon Musk in U.S. politics. The 2010 Supreme Court ruling allowed corporations

India-West News Desk HOUSTON, TX - NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station have firmly rejected President Donald Trump’s baseless claims that they were “abandoned” in space and needed rescuing. Sunita Williams, speaking from orbit, made it clear that she and fellow

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Donald Trump is basking in the glory of his latest executive tantrum, this time declaring himself a “king” after his administration torpedoed New York City’s congestion pricing plan. Following a February 19 directive from his transportation secretary, Sean

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Journalist Mehdi Hasan removed a social media post after facing criticism from what he described as "MAGA and Islamophobic folks." On February 16, Hasan, 45, posted, "Make American Plane Crash Again," in response to news of a

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - Stop AAPI Hate has launched a new advocacy campaign, Many Roots, One Home, to push back against the Trump administration’s immigration policies, which the organization says are fueling racism and discrimination against Asian Americans, Pacific

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate voted on February 18 along party lines to advance the nomination of Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's pick for FBI director, clearing a procedural hurdle to set up a final vote on the

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Former Vice President Kamala Harris has moved forward in shaping her post-2024 White House bid career by signing with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the talent agency announced on February 18. CAA will represent Harris “in

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump has criticized the possibility of Tesla establishing a factory in India to bypass the country’s tariffs, calling it "unfair" to the United States during an interview with Fox News that aired on

Photo: NGHS India-West News Desk GAINESVILLE, GA - Dr. Kapil Pareek, Dr. Jyoti Manekar, and Dr. Anisha Patel, three Indian American doctors, have filed a civil rights lawsuit against Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) and three other medical groups, alleging racial discrimination

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Tesla Inc. is making its first significant steps toward entering the Indian market, Bloomberg reported, with the company hiring for 13 roles in the country following CEO Elon Musk’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in

Photo: Mara Lavitt India-West News Desk NEW HAVEN, CT - Sunil Amrith, an Indian historian specializing in South and Southeast Asia, has been appointed the Henry R. Luce Director of Yale University’s Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies.

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - A group of those who entered the U.S. illegally will be deported this week, with Costa Rica serving as a temporary stop before their repatriation. The deportation flight, carrying Indians along with migrants from Central

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - S. Paul Kapur, a scholar known for his critical views on Pakistan’s state-backed militancy and nuclear policy, is expected to be the next U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia. If confirmed

India-West News Desk DURHAM, NC - A recent immigration raid in Durham has intensified concerns within the Triangle's large Indian American community, as the Trump administration continues its crackdown on illegal immigration. According to ABC News, neighbors in a north Durham neighborhood recorded

India-West Staff Reporter CHICAGO, IL - The Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) is set to host its 23rd biennial Convention from July 3-6, here. Organized in collaboration with the Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago, the event will unite

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has come under scrutiny after a leaked audio recording revealed him using expletives to describe Rohit Chopra, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) who Donald

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC (ANI)- The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has announced it will cancel several foreign aid projects as part of its initiative to reduce government spending. One of the notable cancellations is a

Photo: Sameer Shah, Buena Park Vice Mayor Connor Traut, Buena Park Mayor Joyce Ahn, Dr Jayesh Shah By Rajendra Vora BUENA PARK, CA – In a powerful display of community support and generosity, the Jain Center of Southern California (JCSC) here hosted

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. – A group of Democratic lawmakers, including Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ami Bera (D-CA), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), along with Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kash Patel’s nomination to lead the FBI advanced in a contentious 12-10 party-line vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 13, setting up a full Senate showdown over one of President Trump’s most controversial

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi from Washington, he went back with growing American demands for India to buy more US products, from energy to hi tech defense systems. The US it

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC. – President Donald Trump told the White House press corp that he is personally monitoring Elon Musk’s potential conflicts of interest while the billionaire serves in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, Trump admitted he

Photo:YouTube screengrab India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - A US aircraft carrying 119 Indian nationals is scheduled to land at Amritsar airport on February 15, making it the second batch of deportees sent back under the Donald Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown on

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Blair House on February 13, accompanied by his father-in-law. Following the meeting, Ramaswamy praised Modi as "thoughtful" and "deeply knowledgeable" on a wide range

India-West Staff Reporter ANNAPOLIS, MD – Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller testified before the House Appropriations Committee, advocating for House Bill 502 (HB502), which aims to create the Office of Disability Employment Advancement and Policy (ODEAP) and designate Maryland as a

India-West News Desk ROCHESTER, NY - India’s Adani Group has partnered with U.S.-based Mayo Clinic to establish two affordable health campuses in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, with an investment of over $686 million. The collaboration aims to provide affordable, world-class healthcare to

Photo: Selen Ozturk By Selen Ozturk “As California goes, so goes the nation,” said state Attorney General Rob Bonta — and in the face of federal funding cuts, that goes for health care too. As President Trump realizes his campaign promises with a

NEW YORK, NY (ANI)- India is participating in the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSoCD) here from February 10 to 14, led by Savitri Thakur, Minister of State for Women and Child Development. India has highlighted its efforts

Photo: Gabbard greets graduates with a Namaste at the 2020 Virtual Hindu Commencement organized by HSC. India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC – The Hindu Students Council (HSC) has congratulated Tulsi Gabbard on her historic appointment as Director of National Intelligence (DNI), marking

India- West Staff Reporter BRENTWOOD, CA – The Punjabi Cultural Association (PCA) Brentwood organized a "Dheeyan Di Lohri" celebration on February 8, an event dedicated to daughters. Singers Sukhdev Sahil and Mandeep Sidhu performed for nearly two hours, engaging the audience. Traditionally, Lohri

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tulsi Gabbard, the newly minted U.S. Director of National Intelligence, here, focusing on enhancing intelligence cooperation between India and the United States. Gabbard, the first Hindu American to hold the

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Two Indian Americans, Yale Law School professor Natasha Sarin and surgical oncologist Dr. Vinod Balachandran, have been named to The Washington Post’s inaugural ‘Post Next 50’ list, which recognizes emerging changemakers shaping policy and society in

Photo: Columbia University India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Venkat Venkatasubramanian, the Samuel Ruben-Peter G. Viele Professor of Engineering at Columbia University, has been elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the highest honors in the field.

Photo: Ami Bera Office India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) noted the swift pace of changes under the new Trump administration, emphasizing his commitment to opposing overreach while ensuring uninterrupted vital services. “It has been three weeks since President Trump took

PARIS (ANI)- Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the "incredible opportunities" that artificial intelligence (AI) will bring to India following his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris. The Alphabet CEO also emphasized

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Congressman Shri Thanedar on February 11 highlighted tariffs as a significant issue ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with President Donald Trump, stating that trade, bilateral ties, and immigration are among the key topics that need to

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Senate Democrats have launched an online portal for whistleblowers to report alleged wrongdoing within federal agencies. The move follows a series of executive actions by President Donald Trump that have faced opposition. In a public letter

India-West Staff Reporter MIAMI, FL - The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) is mourning the sudden passing of Dr. Sampat Shivangi, a revered physician, community leader, and long-time member. “We are deeply saddened by Dr. Shivangi’s passing. He was

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Vice President JD Vance in Paris on February 11, and talked among other things about energy cooperation, but it was a personal moment that stole the spotlight. During the

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump secured another Cabinet victory on February 12 as the Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence in a 52-48 vote. The confirmation followed strict party lines, with the sole exception

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) on the Senate Judiciary Committee, has accused Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee for FBI director, of orchestrating firings at the bureau before his confirmation and then lying about it under oath, CBS

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - A high-stakes White House press conference meant to introduce an executive order slashing the federal workforce quickly took a backseat to an unexpected distraction: Elon Musk’s four-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii. While Musk attempted to discuss

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - The American Sikh Caucus Committee, the American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, and the Sikh Coordination Committee East Coast issued an urgent appeal to President Donald Trump on February 11, urging him to take action against foreign

By Amit Kumar Sharma Renewed Indo-US relations are set to transform the travel landscape as we enter 2025. The main factor is the increasingly close ties between the two countries in trade, business, technology, and culture. With over two million Indians travelling to

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI)- Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and John Moolenaar, members of the China panel, have nominated the Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) and freedom of expression advocate Li Ying, also known as "Teacher Li" on social media, for the 2025 Nobel

Photo: Boeing India India-West News Desk BENGALURU - Boeing has signaled it requires more aircraft orders from India before considering a final assembly line for commercial jets in the country, potentially tempering India’s expectations. "The business case in order to have final assembly

CAPTION: Seated: Jean Chandy, Mani Chandy India-West Staff Reporter PASADENA, CA - Professor K. Mani Chandy, the Simon Ramo Professor of Computer Science, Emeritus, has long been a pillar of the Caltech community, earning the admiration and respect of both colleagues and

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has received a significant boost from US President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), a move that effectively removes bribery charges Adani and his