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Photo: CNN screengrab India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - FBI Director Kash Patel, whose $250 million lawsuit against ‘The Atlantic' over reports of erratic behavior and alcohol intake is still ongoing, has found his tenure persistently overshadowed by accusations of self-absorption, public missteps,

NEW YORK, NY- Remittances to India, the world’s largest recipient, rose to $151 billion last year from $63 billion in 2016, according to the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development. The figures represent money sent home privately by the Indian diaspora

WASHINGTON, DC- India’s economic strength will sustain its global leadership, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said, warning that President Donald Trump’s policies were pushing US partners to look elsewhere and weakening Washington’s influence. As India hosted the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Krishnamoorthi

WASHINGTON, DC- The United States has approved an additional $1 million to help Nepal identify victims of devastating floods, bringing State Department assistance for the disaster response to more than $5 million as American forensic specialists work alongside Nepal Police. The

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Some of the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence executives are calling for a slower, more deliberate approach to the development of advanced AI, warning that the technology may be advancing faster than companies and

India-West News Desk AUSTIN, TX - A photograph of South Asian students celebrating a University of Texas football victory has triggered a political backlash after Republican Railroad Commissioner candidate Bo French portrayed the students as evidence that Americans are being displaced

WASHINGTON, DC-A CIA intelligence brief listed India among countries where Osama bin Laden intended to carry out attacks in 1998, according to newly declassified documents that also detail his network's connections in Pakistan and the Taliban's refusal to expel him

WASHINGTON, DC-Major US newspapers have portrayed the BRICS summit in New Delhi as a window into a changing global order shaped by strained alliances, regional wars and growing competition between Washington and Beijing. The New York Times, in a news dispatch,

By Navneet Chugh and Sabrina Chugh NEW YORK, NY - World Bank Group President Ajay Banga will be among a prominent group of global leaders, business executives, philanthropists and advocates participating in the Clinton Global Initiative 2026 Annual Meeting, scheduled for

WASHINGTON, DC- Vice President J.D. Vance put his family at the center of his political message as he defended the American family and urged Republicans to win the November midterm elections, while his wife, Usha Vance, stayed home caring for

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC- Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal has accused President Donald Trump of seriously hurting America’s standing around the world, saying governments are increasingly unsure whether Washington can be trusted to honor its commitments. In an interview with Spanish newspaper elDiario.es,

WASHINGTON, DC - The campaign by political leaders and advocacy groups in the United States, Canada and Britain to isolate the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) could harm American interests and undermine efforts to strengthen US-India relations, US foreign policy scholar

WASHINGTON, DC-Hindu American leaders on September 3 welcomed a full-page paid advertisement in The Wall Street Journal featuring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, saying its message of unity and respect for diversity made the community proud of its heritage. The advertisement appeared

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has introduced a four-bill national plan aimed at regulating the rapid expansion of data centers in the US and preventing infrastructure costs from being passed on to American households. The legislative package would require data

India-West News Desk ANNAPOLIS, MD - Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson convened the inaugural meeting of the Safer Maryland Coalition, bringing together 15 state and local government leaders to coordinate efforts to reduce roadway fatalities. Each

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the release of more than 170,000 pages of previously undisclosed records detailing post-9/11 Ground Zero air quality. Uncovered

India-West News Desk BENGALURU - Indian space-tech startup GalaxEye has achieved a historic milestone by securing a United States patent for the core technology behind its proprietary OptoSAR imaging system. The achievement makes GalaxEye the first Indian startup to receive a US

DENTON, TX - A couple has donated $20 million to the University of North Texas, which will name a new college focused on artificial intelligence and advanced analytics after them. The Anuradha and Vikas Sinha College of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The United States India Relationship Council (USIRC), a bipartisan political advocacy group focused on strengthening US-India relations, met with nine members of Congress during a two-day advocacy visit to Washington, DC, August 30 through September

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC- The US military has joined humanitarian operations in Nepal after devastating flash floods killed more than 1,300 people, destroyed critical infrastructure and left thousands missing, including dozens of American citizens. US forces are helping deliver urgent lifesaving

Photo: Time India-West News Desk NEW ORLEANS, LA - Saket Soni, founder and executive director of Resilience Force, has been named to TIME’s inaugural Trailblazers list, recognizing leaders around the world working to shape the future. For Soni, that work has centered on

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC-Ninety US politicians have signed a pledge to reject campaign contributions from individuals and entities linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), according to advocacy groups that organized the initiative. The trigger was the recent visit of RSS

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Indian-American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has said the FBI and US Justice Department informed him that his telephone conversations with a senior Virginia state lawmaker were monitored as part of a federal investigation, calling the surveillance “deeply concerning” and

SAN FRANCISCO, CA- San Jose-based software company Adobe has announced that Anil Chakravarthy will become its next president and chief executive officer, succeeding veteran leader Shantanu Narayen. Chakravarthy currently serves as president of Adobe’s Customer Experience Orchestration business and worldwide field

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Families of Americans missing after devastating floods in Nepal have appealed to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for an expanded rescue operation to help locate their relatives. The US State Department told the families that 90 Americans remained

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Nine US lawmakers met with the US-India Relationship Council (USIRC) on Capitol Hill to discuss deepening strategic ties between Washington and New Delhi. USIRC said September 3 that its delegation met Democratic and Republican members of Congress during two

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Maryland Governor Wes Moore has praised the growing role of Asian Americans in his administration, saying at an Indian American gathering that diversity also means appointing the most capable people. “The AAPI community runs deep in this administration,” Moore

NEW YORK-Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a series of discussions with CEOs of global companies in New York on new investment opportunities in digital infrastructure in India’s fast-growing economy, according to an official statement posted on X on September 4. In

Photo: Instagram.com WASHINGTON, D.C.- A coalition of South Asian American lawmakers and elected officials has called for stronger action against hate, harassment and violence targeting the community, as they gathered for a national roundtable led by Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. The

Photo: x.com India-West News Desk NEW YORK- The India-US economic relationship featured at Nasdaq, one of the world’s largest stock exchanges, on September 2 as Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra rang the exchange's opening bell. The ceremony was attended by Atul

Photo: x.com India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai marked the 75th anniversary of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur by crediting the campus with launching his career and introducing him to his wife, Anjali. In a

NEW YORK-Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has pitched India's reform-led growth story to investors at a high-level business roundtable in New York, highlighting the country's 7.8 per cent economic growth in the first quarter of 2026-27

NEW DELHI- India will finalize its bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the United States once Washington provides Indian exporters a preferential tariff advantage over competing countries, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on September 3. Speaking at the National Workshop

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - India has the potential to grow beyond its current 7-8 per cent trajectory, World Bank President Ajay Banga has said, pointing to strong services and exports, sustained investment and the resilience of the country’s economy. Speaking on the

NEW DELHI- India has become one of the biggest beneficiaries of a global shift away from concentrated electronics manufacturing in China, with the country’s share of smartphone production rising sharply as companies pursue a 'China plus one' strategy, a new

NEW DELHI-US-origin counter-drone technology is entering India's defense manufacturing ecosystem at a time when the armed forces are developing requirements for systems capable of physically intercepting hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), a report has said. As per an analysis by The

ASHEVILLE-Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra met US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh and International Monetary Fund (IMF) First Deputy Managing Director Dan Katz on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting in

WASHINGTON, DC-The US House of Representatives has unanimously passed bipartisan legislation co-led by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi to strengthen federal investigations and prosecutions of trade crimes, including tariff evasion and violations involving forced labor. The Protecting American Industry and Labor from International

ASHEVILLE, NC- India strongly supports the US G20 presidency’s focus on economic growth, global imbalances and financial literacy, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said after holding a “positive, constructive” bilateral meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. In an exclusive interview

WASHINGTON, DC-The value of US portfolio holdings in Indian securities rose to $390 billion at the end of 2025, keeping India among the leading overseas destinations for US portfolio investment, according to preliminary data released by the US Department of

HYDERABAD - The University of London and Northeastern University in Boston are set to establish offshore campuses in Hyderabad, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced on September 1. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said the development marks a significant

India-West News Desk TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey data centers will face new reporting requirements for their water and energy use under a law sponsored by state Sen. Raj Mukherji and Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz. Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the

India-West News Desk ALBANY, NY - Two bills that sought to add 'caste' as a protected category under New York’s Human Rights Law did not advance during the 2026 legislative session, a development welcomed by the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA). Senate

CHICAGO, IL -Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman interacted with and addressed Indian Americans at the Consulate General of India here, highlighting their role in strengthening India's global standing and bilateral ties, according to an official statement. Sitharaman lauded the diaspora as

WASHINGTON, DC-The United States said that about 90 Americans were unaccounted for in the Nepal-China border region after devastating floods cut off remote communities, while five US citizens had reached safety in Nepal. No American deaths have been reported, a US

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY- Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined South Asian seniors at India Home to celebrate Rakshabandhan, taking part in a traditional ceremony and sharing the festival at the New York City senior care organization. Mamdani posted photos from the

WASHINGTON, DC- President Donald Trump praised NASA astronaut Anil Menon and his crewmates as “great Americans, great patriots, brave people” while announcing plans for a new US Space Academy to train a new generation of space professionals for missions to

NEW YORK, NY - In a series of addresses to large audiences and faith leaders in New York, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized global civic responsibility, pluralism, and human unity, while offering explicit guidance to the Indian

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY -Eight Indian Americans working across technology, scientific research, health care, AI policy and the future of work have been named to Time magazine’s 2026 TIME100 AI list. On the list are IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind

TORONTO- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said August 27 that economies like India and Canada can bring more predictability and certainty to global growth amid geopolitical tensions. Addressing the inaugural 'Economic and Financial Dialogue' between India and Canada in here, Sitharaman said