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India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Pakistan is playing a key mediating role between the United States and Iran, with Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir traveling to Tehran shortly after speaking with President Donald Trump about Iran, CNN reported. The previously unreported

India-West News Desk OTTAWA - Americans are likely to see higher prices on a range of goods after Canada announced new retaliatory tariffs as the trade dispute with the United States escalating. The Canadian government said August 25 that it will impose

India-West News Desk SOUTHFIELD, MI - Airline consolidator Sky Bird marked its 50th anniversary with a glittering gala attended by airline executives, travel professionals, industry partners, employees and other guests from across North America. Founded in 1976 by Arvin Shah and his

SAN JOSE, CA - Congressman Ro Khanna has challenged the heads of eight major technology companies to explain how they will protect jobs, human dignity and equality as artificial intelligence reshapes economies and workplaces. Khanna issued the call after meeting Pope

WASHINGTON, DC-The US Commerce Department has determined that Indian oleoresin paprika was sold in the United States below fair value and that its producers received countervailable government subsidies, moving the trade case closer to the possible imposition of duties. In two

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA -The California State Assembly has adopted a resolution recognizing Diwali and expressing its “deepest respect” for Indian Americans and the Indian diaspora in California and around the world. House Resolution 137 recognizes Diwali, which will be celebrated

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has long been known for avoiding open press conferences, and a revelation by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor suggests that the preference for tightly controlled public appearances is managed behind

Photo: x.com August 21, 2026 FREMONT, CA-Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan has been appointed Vice Chair for Parks of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Tourism, Arts, Parks, Entertainment & Sports Committee. Salwan said he plans to use the new role to learn from what

BOISE, ID- Technology Chairman, President and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra has announced plans to invest $10 billion over the next decade in a new research hub in Boise that will focus on memory and computing technologies for the artificial intelligence era. The company

NEW DELHI- Elon Musk's Starlink has reapplied for approval to deploy ⁠its satellite constellation, including direct-to-device connectivity services according to media reports. The Economic Times said Musk is seeking approval for a Gen 2 constellation that delivers the latest technologies, including

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has shared an update on her husband, Abraham Williams, saying he is progressing after undergoing surgery for a rare form of bone cancer and will need continued medical

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The planned US visit of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat later this month has drawn opposition from the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), which has called for sanctions against RSS members

ISLAMABAD- Pakistan on August 19 summoned the US Chargé d’Affaires in Islamabad and lodged a demarche over remarks made by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor during his recent visit to Jammu and Kashmir. Islamabad delivered the demarche over what it

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - SCAN Group CEO and SCAN Health Plan CEO Dr. Sachin H. Jain is part of an expanded partnership between the nonprofit insurer and Costco Wholesale to offer Medicare plans to older adults. The companies will offer

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk ATLANTA, GA - A federal lawsuit over the wrongful portrayal of a Georgia man in Dinesh D’Souza’s documentary ‘2000 Mules’ has been settled just in time to avoid a jury trial, ending a case that was riddled

WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Suhas Subramanyam welcomed a Pakistani Supreme Court order to move jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a hospital, but said pressure must continue over his human rights and access to medical care. “I welcome the news that

NEW DELHI-The US Embassy in India on August 17 welcomed the Ministry of Defense’s contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian systems to the Indian Navy, saying the capability would strengthen maritime domain awareness and

WASHINGTON, DC/OTTAWA -The recent announcement by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, whom India has designated a terrorist, about forming a Khalistan Army and Sikh Homeland Security force, along with videos showing Sikh men training with semi-automatic rifles on Canadian soil, has raised

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC -A social media exchange over Jeff Bezos’ vision of a future with a trillion humans living in the solar system sparked a broader argument over India, cultural achievement, immigration and what makes America exceptional. The exchange began

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Several US lawmakers sent messages highlighting the importance of India-US ties and the contributions of Indian Americans as India celebrated its 80th Independence Day on August 15. The White House did not issue a message

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Vishal Garg, notorious for firing about 900 employees during a Zoom call, made news when he washimself fired as CEO of Better.com earlier this month. But now he is maneuvering to challenge the

SAN FRANCISCO, CA-Gujarati professionals and entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley could play a greater role in Gujarat’s emerging technology ecosystem, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said in San Francisco on August 17 as he began his week-long visit to the United States

KOCHI-The Indian and US Navies have concluded the eighth edition of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise 2026 after five days of intensive professional interaction and joint training at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, the Ministry of Defense said on

WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Ro Khanna, a California Democrat who has not ruled out a 2028 presidential campaign, has outlined an economic vision centered on workers, reindustrialization and ensuring that artificial intelligence benefits communities beyond Silicon Valley. Khanna stopped short of announcing

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer has extended Independence Day greetings to India, praising New York’s Indian American community for its contributions to the state and the country. “Happy 80th Independence Day, India!” Schumer said, describing Indian Americans

India-West News Desk RICHMOND, VA - Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi has launched a statewide listening tour to hear from residents about the proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy by NextEra Energy, with a focus on how the deal could affect utility

WASHINGTON, DC-India’s share of the global space market could rise fivefold within seven years as policy reforms and closer ties with the United States accelerate the growth of its private space industry, the US Department of Commerce has said. India currently

India-West News Desk FAIRFAX, VA - George Mason University’s Costello College of Business will rename its Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in honor of Northern Virginia entrepreneur Anil Sharma and his wife, Anupama, recognizing the couple’s support for education and entrepreneurship. The

India-West News Desk MINNEAPOLIS, MN –Chandhu Nair and Purvi Shah have taken on key roles at Target Corp., with Nair named the retailer’s first chief AI officer and Shah promoted to senior vice president of user experience. Nair’s appointment comes as the

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY -Seven Indian American women have earned a place on Forbes’ 2026 “50 Over 50” list, with four recognized in Innovation and one each in Impact, Investment and Lifestyle. The annual list, produced by Forbes in partnership

A conversation with founder Gaurav Kumar By Navneet S. Chugh Q: For readers meeting Beyond Access Global for the first time, what exactly is this, in one sentence?A: Beyond Access Global is a by-invitation-only lifestyle concierge built for the Global Indian who

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Public opinion of India remains mixed across 36 countries surveyed by Pew Research Center, with a median of 45% holding a favorable view and 41% an unfavorable view, Pew Research reported. The survey was conducted

WASHINGTON, DC-Indian drone products have been left outside a preferential US tariff regime that gives selected trading partners lower rates, potentially subjecting India-made unmanned aircraft and components to duties of up to 100 per cent. President Donald Trump signed the proclamation

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - “A Chinese pump that leaves Pune as Indian is a pump not machined in Cincinnati, Dayton or Columbus,” US trade adviser Peter Navarro said, as Washington accused more than 40 countries, including India, of being

NEW DELHI-India is in regular touch with the United States over talks on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), with both sides committed to the terms of the framework deal agreed upon in February, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said on

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D- IL), co-chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus’ Immigration Task Force, has accused the Trump administration of fueling anti-Asian and anti-Indian sentiment while warning that restrictions on legal immigration could

WASHINGTON, DC - A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to prioritize the Great Sea Interconnector, an undersea electricity project linking the power grids of Greece, Cyprus and Israel that they say could support the India

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA - California Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Shweta Maurya of Campbell, CA as Senior Product Manager at the state’s Office of Data and Innovation. Maurya previously worked at Chime from 2019 to 2025 in roles spanning strategy,

WASHINGTON, DC-Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat will address a gathering of Hindu Americans in New York City on August 29, marking a rare public appearance by him in the United States. The Universal Oneness Celebrations will bring together Hindu

NEW DELHI-The US Senate’s approval of a bill empowering President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on top importers of Russian energy has raised concerns over India’s engineering exports, industry body EEPC India said on

BENGALURU-India and the United States have discussed expanding cooperation in human spaceflight, scientific research, lunar exploration and commercial space activities, with NASA inviting the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to participate in its Moon Base programme during high-level bilateral talks

India-West News Desk OAKLAND, CA - Dr. Kedar S. Mate, a physician and healthcare quality leader, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Blue Shield of California. Mate is chief medical officer of Qualified Health AI, a digital health company focused

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump has ordered a major overhaul of the nation’s childhood vaccine recommendations, calling for fewer routine immunizations, separate shots instead of combination vaccines and more flexibility for parents in deciding when their children

WASHINGTON, DC -A US judge has dismissed criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and two other executives after the US Justice Department abandoned its prosecution. US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis on August 10 dismissed with prejudice securities fraud, wire

INDIANAPOLIS, IN-A convoy of vehicles displaying yellow Khalistan flags here, was part of a broader effort by separatist groups to leverage democratic freedoms in Western countries to advance a symbolic campaign, according to a report. The convoy, organized to mobilize support

WASHINGTON, DC-India has pushed back against what it called “misunderstandings” surrounding its proposed FCRA amendment, saying the legislation aims to strengthen oversight of foreign funding without restricting lawful civil society activities. India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, issued

NEW DELHI-The United States has become India’s largest supplier of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), with its share in India’s imports rising to around 67 per cent, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on August 7. Speaking on

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Krishna Tripuraneni, a retired Florida gastroenterologist seeking a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump, donated $1 million to Trump’s political action committee, MAGA Inc., in June, according to Federal Election Commission filings. The contribution came as Tripuraneni’s

ALAPPUZHA-Michael Boulos, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump, was in Kerala’s Alappuzha on August 8, taking a houseboat ride through rain-lashed backwaters amid tight security arrangements by Kerala Police. Boulos, husband of Tiffany, was accorded State Guest status by the Kerala

WASHINGTON, DC-US National Institutes of Health Director Dr Jay Bhattacharya has urged parents to ensure their children receive standard vaccinations, including protection against measles, as the United States faces its highest measles caseload in 35 years. Bhattacharya, who is also temporarily