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India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY – In 1974, the first mandir of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha in North America was inaugurated by Pramukh Swami Maharaj in Flushing, New York. This year, BAPS marked 50 years of spiritual upliftment, community service, and

NEW DELHI, (ANI) - The US Mission to India opened an additional 250,000 visa appointments for Indian travelers, including tourists, skilled workers, and students. The recently released new slots will help hundreds of thousands of Indian applicants take timely interviews, facilitating

Photo: Reuters/Faith Ninivaggi BOSTON, MA (REUTERS) - The percentage of students of color in Harvard Law School’s new class fell to 43% from 51% in 2023, according to new data the school posted to its website, opens new tab. The new class is

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Dr. Jay Varma, New York City's former Covid czar, has been fired by the board of SIGA Technologies for allegedly attending prohibited gatherings during the height of the pandemic. The decision to terminate Varma,

India-West News DeskITHACA, NY - Kavita Bala, dean of Cornell University’s College of Computing and Information Science, has been named the university’s 17th provost. Bala, a renowned expert in computer vision and graphics, will assume her new role on January

OTTAWA, (ANI) - Canadian MP Chandra Arya has criticised a petition seeking a fresh inquiry into the bombing of Air India Flight 182 of 1985 to determine the involvement of any "foreign intelligence", alleging that it promotes "conspiracy theories" of

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in the launch of the PanIIT Alumni Foundation in New York, alongside the 79th United Nations General Assembly session on September 28. During the event, he appreciated the efforts and

Photo (Left to Right): Dr. Chethan Sathya, Director, Center for Gun Violence Prevention, Iftikher Mahmood , Founder, HOPE Foundation for Women & Children of Bangladesh, Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, By Sabrina Chugh NEW YORK, NY - The 2024 Clinton

Photo: VOSAP team at Gala (Source: Hollycal) India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA  - Voice of SAP (VOSAP) successfully raised over $1 million during its annual fundraiser on September 21, aimed at empowering Specially Abled People. Voice of SAP, a U.S.-based non-profit with

By Navneet S. Chugh At the Clinton Global Initiative's annual meeting on September 25, 2024, Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus made a powerful appearance, delivering several noteworthy statements and insights. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton praised Yunus for his lasting contributions

India-West Staff Reporter IRVING, TX – Ekambar Kumar Singirikonda, Director of DevOps Engineering at Toyota, has been voted the 2024 Best Tech Manager through a community-driven vote at the prestigious Timmy Awards, hosted by Tech in Motion. The annual awards recognize standout

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY – In recognition of Jaydev Patel’s extraordinary career, New York Life has unveiled a statue commemorating him as the most successful agent in the company’s history. The statue, placed in a terrace garden adjacent to

Photo: Swami Swaroopananda felicitates a graduate of the program as Vilasini Balakrishnan (on right) looks on. India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - In a Los Angeles hospital, a frail, hospitalized Hindu woman faced a difficult decision. She needed a blood transfusion but

Photo (Top Row) (Left to Right): Aavishkar Patel, Raghavendra Pradyumna, Yogesh Surendranath Photo (Bottom Row) (Left to Right): Anima Anandkumar, Sohini Ramachandran India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY – On September 17, The Blavatnik Family Foundation and The New York Academy of Sciences

Photo: Reuters/Francis Mascarenhas MUMBAI, (REUTERS) - JPMorgan, the largest bank in the U.S., is bullish on India and Japan within Asia but is also keen to allocate resources towards Southeast Asia, which is benefiting from the "China Plus One" strategy, a

By MANISHA KOSHY SAN JOSE, CA - Antara Bhardwaj, a dynamic Kathak artist and filmmaker, is being innovative in the world of opera by blending the classical Indian dance form with Western operatic traditions. As the founder of Antara Asthaayi Dance

(Artesia, CA)—SAHARA (South Asian Helpline and Referral Agency) held its 33rd Annual Gala at the Old Ranch Country Club last Sunday, September 15, 2024. This year’s theme was building brighter futures. Over the course of the evening, SAHARA raised substantial

Photo: Reuters/Lananh Nguyen NEW YORK, NY (REUTERS) - U.S. Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan on September 20 welcomed that companies are weighing antitrust considerations early in their dealmaking process. "When you see greater scrutiny of mergers, you can see greater deterrence

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, has welcomed India's decision to open two Consulates in Boston and Los Angeles in and termed it an "important step forward." He posted, "Excited to see the U.S. & India achieving

India-West Staff Reporter WORCESTER, MA – The India Society of Worcester (ISW) raised over $385,000 at its annual gala on September 21, 2024, at the historic Mechanics Hall. The funds will help retire the remaining loan for the 8,000-square-foot expansion of the

India-West News DeskCARROLLTON, TX - Indian hospitality giant Oyo has announced its acquisition of economy hotel franchiser G6 Hospitality from Blackstone Real Estate for $525 million in an all-cash transaction.G6 Hospitality, the parent company of Motel 6 and extended-stay brand

Photo: Reuters/David Swanson MINNEAPOLIS, MN (REUTERS) - Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari on September 23 said he supported the U.S. central bank's recent interest rate cut, calling it the "right decision" considering substantial progress on inflation and the risk of

Photo: Bill Clinton By Sabrina Chugh NEW YORK, NY - The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) kicked off its 2024 Annual Meeting at the New York Hilton on September 23, drawing together a diverse group of leaders from business, government, civil society, and

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, on September 23, highlighted the "close friendship" between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden, calling it pivotal in strengthening ties between the two nations. He described Modi

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his three-day visit to the United States, met with members of the US chapter of the Overseas Friends of the BJP here. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Foreign Affairs Department in-charge, Vijay

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan, widely recognized for guiding the city through a critical phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, announced his resignation on September 23. Vasan, who has been one of several

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump recently claimed he was set to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Modi’s visit to the U.S. However, the meeting did not materialize, leading critics to say that

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - Affirming support for the reformation of United Nations Security Council to better represent the developing world, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken said that the United States has long endorsed permanent seats in the council

WILMINGTON, DE (ANI) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 22 gifted rare pieces of silver craftwork, and a Pashmina shawl to President Joe Biden, and First lady Jill Biden. The antique silver hand-engraved train model gift to Biden features a

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a significant roundtable meeting with leading technology industry CEOs in New York on September 22 at the Lotte Hotel where he was staying. The event drew praise from Modi for MIT's

Photo: Reuters/Jeenah Moon LONG ISLAND, NY (ANI) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 22 emphasized the unbreakable bond between India and its global diaspora during the "Modi & US" event at Nassau Coliseum in New York. Addressing the Indian community, he

Photo: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque 1 CLAYMONT, DE (REUTERS) - Leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the United States expanded joint security steps in Asia's trade-rich waters as outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden hosted counterparts from the Quad grouping established due to shared

Photo: Reuters/Mike Segar India-West News Desk LONG ISLAND, NY (ANI) - Indian Americans are thrilled with the announcement that India will open two new consulates in the United States, one in Boston and another in Los Angeles. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - An Indian embassy official was found dead under mysterious circumstances inside the mission premises here on September 18. Police and the Secret Service are currently investigating the incident that occurred, including the possibility of suicide. The

Photo: Mahi Kothari By REENA RATHORE CUPERTINO, CA – On April 27, a young life was tragically cut short, stunning the community here. 11-year-old Indian American Mahi Kothari was fatally struck by a pickup driven by Adam Chien Wu, 38, who was

India-West Staff Reporter BALTIMORE, DE - The US Justice Department on September 18 sued the owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse, seeking to recover more than $100 million that the government spent to clear

Photo (Top Row, Left to Right): Sia Lakshmi Sampson, Arya Goel, Caroline PraveenPhoto (Bottom Row, Left to Right): Nirmal Melam, Aditya Munish India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - The India Philanthropy Alliance (IPA), the YUS-based coalition of 20 nonprofit, philanthropic, and

India-West Staff Reporter MILPITAS, CA - Home of Hope (HOH), a Bay Area non-profit dedicated to supporting underprivileged and disabled children, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a fundraiser gala at the Indian Community Center on September 7. Over the past 25

Photo : Reuters Florence Lo Illustration BENGALURU, (REUTERS) - Analog Devices and Indian salt-to-aviation conglomerate Tata Group have signed a pact to explore making semiconductor products in India, the U.S. chipmaker said on September 18. Tata Electronics, the electronics-manufacturing arm of the

India-West Staff Reporter EDISON, NJ – Indian American Dhruvi Patel, a Computer Information Systems student has been crowned Miss India Worldwide 2024, marking her as the latest winner of the longest-running Indian pageant held outside India. The Miss India Worldwide pageant is

 By MANISHA KOSHY SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The stage at Opera San José is illuminated this fall not only by the brilliance of Mozart’s The Magic Flute but also by the talent of rising opera star Melissa Sondhi. As the Wadhwani Resident Artist

BENGALURU, (REUTERS) - Disney Star India has sought $940 million from Zee Entertainment in damages in a London court for the termination of a cricket broadcasting agreement, the Indian broadcaster said on September 18. Shares of Zee Entertainment were down 1.3%

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - Air India has issued a full refund to Anip Patel, CEO of CaPatel Investments, after he shared a video on social media detailing his disappointing first-class experience. The Indian American businessman had taken a non-stop flight

By Sabrina Chugh NEW YORK, NY - There is an urgent global mental health crisis. An estimated 1 billion people live with mental health, neurological, and substance use disorders globally, according to Boehringer Ingelheim – but 70 percent don’t have access

Photo: www.state.gov India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - The US Department of State has fully launched its new online passport renewal system, marking a significant improvement in access to passport services for Americans. The new system allows citizens to renew their passports

Photo: Reuters/Callaghan O'hare HOUSTON, TX (REUTERS) - India is prepared to keep buying oil from Russian companies that are allowed to make such sales, since prices are cheap, oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on September 17. Western sanctions on Russia over

Photo: Reuters/ Blair Gable OTTAWA (REUTERS) - On September 18, Canada has announced measures to reduce the number of study permits issued to foreign students and tightened its foreign worker rules, a move that will significantly impact many Indian nationals.Canada remains

Photo:Ajit Doval has been named in the summons NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - India on September 19 dismissed a lawsuit filed by designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, calling his claims of an alleged "assassination" attempt baseless and unfounded. Foreign Secretary Vikram

India-West News Desk ELK GROVE, CA - Congressman Ami Bera has expressed frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of obstructing a ceasefire deal that could restore peace in Gaza. "Benjamin Netanyahu is standing in the way of the

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - Hailing bilateral cooperation with India, the United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources and former American Ambassador to India, Richard Verma said the progress in ties was "unimaginable" a few decades ago. Appreciating the