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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

BIKANER, (ANI) - India and US army personnel are participating in the 20th edition of the Joint Military Exercise 'Yudh Abhyas 2024' to strengthen interoperability and enhance synergy between the two nations' forces. The training, which began on September 9

India-West Staff Reporter SAN DIEGO, CA - Dr. Madhu Madhavan, a well-known community activist and respected figure in San Diego, is mourning the loss of his life partner, Nacha, who passed away on July 4, 2024, at the age of 87.

FLINT, MI (REUTERS) - Donald Trump said at a campaign event on September 17 that India was a "very big abuser" of the U.S.-India trade relationship and that he will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week. The Republican candidate

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - China and Russia are concerned about strengthening the India-US relationship because it promotes inclusivity, peace, and the peaceful resolution of disputes, along with valuing diverse voices in society, a top US diplomat said on September 16. "Why

Photo: @USIBC NEW DELHI (ANI) - US and Indian officials gathered in New Delhi on September 16 for the eighth U.S.-India 2+2 intersessional dialogue, focusing on opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The US delegation was co-chaired by assistant secretary of state for

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Former Union Minister Smriti Irani, spoke on the importance of expanding gender equity in India, while speaking at the World Bank. She also pointed out the strides made by India in the direction. "In order to expand our

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - Emily Wilkins, the president of the National Press Club, issued a statement on the alleged assault of an Indian journalist by Congress workers in Dallas, Texas, and said it may have violated the First Amendment rights

SACRAMENTO, CA - As we grow older, our needs and priorities change. In California, a wide range of services is available to help you maintain your independence, stay connected, and lead a fulfilling life. Whether you’re looking for support with

India-West Staff Reporter ANAHEIM, CA - Radhi Spear a resident of Piscataway, New Jersey, has been named the new International President of Toastmasters International, the world’s leading organization focused on communication and leadership development. Spear began her one-year term during the 2024

By Selen Ozturk, Ethnic Media Services Over the last few years, Medi-Cal — California’s version of Medicaid — has been on the national front lines of reducing health disparities impacting Californians of color. Palav Babaria, deputy director of quality and population health

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - The State Department imposed sanctions on China-based firms, for their supply to Pakistan's ballistic missile program under the missile sanctions laws on September 12. "The Department of State is taking action against five entities and one individual

Photo: Reuters/Carlos Barria NEW YORK, NY (REUTERS) - Ajit Jain, the longtime top insurance executive at Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway sold more than half of his Class A shares in the conglomerate this week. According to a September 11 night regulatory filing,

File photo: Reuters WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - President Joe Biden will host the fourth in-person Quad leaders summit in Wilmington, Delaware on September 21 and is looking forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as other leaders, the White

JODHPUR (ANI) - Major General David A. Piffarerio, Mobilization Assistant to the Deputy Commander of the U.S. Pacific Air Forces, announced on September 12 that the United States is prepared to offer F-16 fighter jets to India. In a discussion about

Photo:Via Rawpixel By Gail Christopher, Ethnic Media Services As the elections near, the American public is perceived to be hopelessly divided. Race, along with wedge issues like immigration, affirmative action, and criminal justice are widely depicted as irreparable breaches in our body

Photo: Norfolk Southern India-West News Desk ATLANTA, GA - Nabanita Chaterjee Nag, an Indian American lawyer and Chief Legal Officer at Norfolk Southern Corporation, has been fired following an investigation into an inappropriate workplace relationship with CEO Alan Shaw. Shaw was also terminated

India-West Staff Reporter ENCINO, CA - On August 24, the Hjelte Sports Center here transformed into a vibrant celebration of Indian culture, as thousands gathered to commemorate India’s Independence Day. The event, organized by the India Association of Los Angeles (IALA), marked

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - The State Department will collaborate with the India Semiconductor Mission and India's Ministry of Electronics and IT under the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund, created by the CHIPS Act of 2022 that was enacted

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) – Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP-led government over the border standoff with China and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not handled the situation well. The Congress leader was speaking at the National Press Club

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has interacted with Indian diaspora besides students and faculty at universities during his visit to the United States, also met US lawmakers. The meeting, which took place at Rayburn House Office Building,

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) has condemned what it describes as a coordinated campaign of misinformation and hate targeting Hindu American communities. CoHNA said in a press release that extremist groups,

Photo: Reuters/Adri Salido India-West News DeskWASHINGTON, DC - In a significant move on September 6, Panama deported 130 Indian migrants who had illegally entered the country through the treacherous Darien jungle, a notorious route for migrants attempting to reach the US.

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi addressing the Indian American community in Herndon, VA, on September 9 said that just months ahead of the Indian general elections the bank accounts of

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, are both on short visits to the U.S. Gandhi has been making news after the showing of the India Alliance in the last elections, making

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - Close to 5,000 Indian American Tamils from across the country, on September 7, thronged the Rosemont Convention Centre, here to attend an event organized by the Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Board to honor chief minister, MK

DALLAS, TX (ANI) - Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda, addressing the Indian American community, emphasized Rahul Gandhi’s patience, leadership and as playing the long game. “He (Rahul Gandhi) has a vision that opposes what the BJP promotes, despite

Photo: Reuters Dado Ruvic Illustration SEATTLE, WA (REUTERS) - Amazon expects to help Indian exporters sell about $5 billion worth of small-ticket items through its platform this year in markets such as the United States and Britain, up from nearly $3

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA - Over 3,000 Indian Americans from the Greater Sacramento area gathered to celebrate Indian Independence Day, organized by the Indian Association of Sacramento (IAS) on August 24. The event took place at the Hiram Johnson High

DALLAS, TX (ANI) - Congress MP and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi began his three-day US tour here on September 8, where he described the Indian diaspora as a "vital bridge" between India and the United States. He was welcomed at

Photo: Rika Shah was honored for her philanthropic work and support of Akshaya Patra. India-West Staff Reporter IRVINE, CA - The Akshaya Patra charity gala, held at the Hilton Irvine on August 24, raised over $600,000 to address classroom hunger and malnutrition

Photos: sphotos4you and Vinod Krishnan India-West Staff Reporter IRVINE, CA - ‘Panchatantra: Dances of the Lore,’ a dance drama presented by Charulatha Jayaraman and her students at Shrishti, captivated audiences during the Labor Day weekend at the Portola High School Theatre, here. The

NEW YORK, NY - Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has found a new job in the private sector, Fox News has reported. She has joined global communications firm Edelman. "Politics has become a critical consideration for clients in brand marketing,

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - TIME Magazine has released its 'TIME100 Most Influential People in AI 2024' list, highlighting key figures shaping the future of artificial intelligence. This year's list features several prominent Indian American innovators and leaders. Among

HOUSTON, TX (ANI) - Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is set to detach from the orbiting International Space Station on September 6 and return to Earth, without astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore as per NASA. The unscrewed spacecraft is targeting a landing

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - The South Asian Network (SAN) has released a new market research report detailing the challenges faced by small businesses in Little Bangladesh, Los Angeles. Following its earlier report on South Asian businesses in Artesia's

Reuters Patrick Doyle, Pool, Blair Gable OTTAWA, (REUTERS) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suffered an unexpected blow on September 4 when the small party helping keep his minority Liberal government in power withdrew its automatic support, forcing him to attempt

India-West Staff Reporter TORRANCE, CA – The Sri Panchamukha Hanuman Temple and Religious Academy hosted a vibrant celebration of India's 78th Independence Day with the event titled "Jai Ho." The celebration blended patriotism, Bollywood flair, and environmental awareness, drawing in over

Photo: Darshini Vasudevan (Left), Aryan Raghunath Orampati (Right), Source: Social media handles India-West News Desk DALLAS, TX - Four Indian nationals tragically lost their lives in a devastating crash involving five vehicles in Anna, Texas on August 30. The victims, who had

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (ANI) - The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M K Stalin said on September 1 that he secured Rs 400 crore investment from Ohmium in Chengalpattu district, creating 500 jobs. Stalin said that the deal marked an important

Chicago (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit the US from September 8 to September 10 during which he will hold numerous interactions in Washington DC and Dallas, including at the University of Texas.Chairman of

Photo: Reuters/Amit Dave NEW YORK, NY (REUTERS) - Customs and Border Protection has detained nearly $43 million in shipments of electronics equipment from India since October under a 2022 law banning goods made with forced labor, according to agency data, representing

WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - The daughter of a Jamaican father and Indian mother, both immigrants, Kamala Harris reflects America’s changing demographics. When she stepped onto the stage in Chicago to accept the Democratic Party's nomination as their presidential candidate, she represented

By Venkat Nagam FOLSOM, CA - A group of Indian Americans organized a protest in Greater Sacramento on August 25, demanding urgent action to address gender-based violence following the rape and murder of a female medic in Kolkata. On August 9, a