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Photo: @RapidResponse47 India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India has not backed any statement  by U.S. President Donald Trump that he was the one who brokered peace between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor. Trump who has been looking to be seen as

Photo: CNN screengrab. NEW YORK, NY - India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, called on the international community to shift its focus away from fears of nuclear conflict and instead confront Pakistan’s continued support for terrorism. “I think the world

Sid Naresh. Photo -Matthew TW Huang India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - In a sports landscape saturated with basketball, football, and baseball, one unlikely contender is spinning into the spotlight: table tennis. Major League Table Tennis (MLTT), founded in 2023 by

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. – Amidst escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Representative Ami Bera (CA-D) Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee has issued a strong call for de-escalation and dialogue. "The brutal terror attack on innocent civilians

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — India has proposed a dramatic cut in its average tariff gap with the United States—from nearly 13% to under 4%—in an urgent push to secure a trade agreement with the Trump administration, according to senior Indian

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Vice President JD Vance has stated that the India-Pakistan conflict is "fundamentally none of America's business" and falls outside the United States' ability to control. Speaking to Fox News, Vance emphasized a restrained U.S. role,

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES,CA - Michelle Obama opened up about being in therapy during an appearance on life coach and former monk Jay Shetty’s popular podcast On Purpose. The former first lady candidly discussed her ongoing transition into a new life

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC -  In the wake of India's Operation Sindoor, aimed at dismantling Islamist terror networks behind recent targeted killings, the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) issued a strong statement supporting the action and calling attention

India-West Staff Reporter LONG BEACH, CA –The Yadunandan Center for India Studies at California State University, Long Beach hosted the 22nd annual Solanki Lecture, featuring distinguished historian Dipesh Chakrabarty as the keynote speaker. This year’s lecture drew a diverse audience of students,

India-West Staff Reporter IRVINE, CA –The Center for Inner Resources Development–North America (CIRD-NA) will host the 2025 edition of Jnana Yajna, a series of spiritual programs led by Indian spiritual teachers in three U.S. cities: Irvine, California; the San Francisco Bay

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), along with Congressmen Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) and Rich McCormick (R-GA), is urging the U.S. State Department to permanently expand the domestic renewal process for H-1B and other low-risk visa categories. In a bipartisan letter to Secretary of

Photo: Reuters via ANI India -West News Desk NEW DELHI - In the wake of the India-Pakistan tensions, the U.S. Embassy in India had issued a May 7 advisory warning Americans to avoid travel to Jammu and Kashmir, citing potential security risks and flight disruptions. U.S. citizens were advised to enroll

Photo: ABC News/KGTV India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA - Two children from an Indian family are dead or presumed dead after a human smuggling boat capsized off the coast of San Diego, turning a dangerous journey into a heartbreaking tragedy. The body of a 14-year-old boy was recovered shortly after the vessel overturned on the morning

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C.– President Donald Trump on May 7 weighed in on India’s missile strikes inside Pakistani territory, describing the development as unfortunate but not unexpected given the longstanding tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Speaking from the Oval Office,

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC — In response to India's launch of Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, U.S. Congressman Shri Thanedar expressed strong support, affirming India’s sovereign right to defend its citizens and territory. Calling

Photo: NBA MUMBAI (ANI) -The National Basketball Association (NBA) is bringing an exciting new fan experience to India with the debut of the first-ever BUDX NBA House, set to take place in Mumbai on June 7 and 8. Timed to coincide

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee begins May 27. And, the organization has said it is dialing back its reliance on the high-pressure tiebreaker round known as the “spell-off,” giving judges more leeway to let

Photo: Vinayakkprasad.com India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that has already rattled Wall Street and divided the medical community, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has appointed Dr. Vinay Prasad—an oncologist, outspoken skeptic of pandemic-era public health policies, and

Photo: Pew Research Center India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - Indian Americans now make up the second-largest Asian-origin group in the United States, with an estimated 5.2 million people of Indian descent calling the country home. This figure represents roughly 21% of

WASHINGTON, D.C. (ANI)- U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson affirmed America’s unwavering support for India in its fight against terrorism, calling India a “very important” partner. Speaking at a congressional briefing on Capitol Hill on May 5, Johnson emphasized the strength of

India-West News Desk HOUSTON, TX - Raj Mankad, deputy opinion editor at the Houston Chronicle, is part of the team that won the Pulitzer Prize on May 5 for Distinguished Editorial Writing—an honor that places them at the forefront of American journalism.

Photo: Screengrab via KTLA India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA The search for seven missing individuals—including two Indian children—has been officially called off after a tragic boating accident off Torrey Pines State Beach near San Diego. The U.S. Coast Guard announced the suspension

Photo: LinkedIn (Left), GoFundMe (Right) India-West News Desk BERKELEY, CA – Bandna Bhatti, a 21-year-old UC Berkeley senior just weeks away from graduation, is facing a life-altering situation after a serious fall at the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity house on April 19,

India-West Staff Reporter LA PALMA, CA – The Shivaji Maharaj Antarrashtriya Parivar (SMAP) – Los Angeles Chapter commemorated Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti with the theme “Bhakti for Shakti” through a cultural and spiritual program held at Kennedy High School in La Palma. The event

Photo: University of Maryland India-West News Desk BALTIMORE, MD — In a groundbreaking surgical feat that has made headlines, Indian American physician Dr. Kalpesh Vakharia played a significant role in a life-saving series of operations that removed a rare spinal tumor and

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump administration is seeking to move the case of Badar Khan Suri—an Indian scholar and Georgetown University researcher—from Virginia to Texas, where he is currently being held in immigration detention. The move is part of an escalating

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Representatives of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani have held meetings with officials from President Donald Trump’s administration, to find a way to dismiss criminal charges against him in the bribery case. According to a Bloomberg News report

Photo: @tiesv India-West News Desk SANTA CLARA, CA – Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by TiE Silicon Valley on May 1 at the TiEcon 2025 conference, held at the Santa Clara Convention Center, here.

India-West News Desk MUMBAI – American investment giant Carlyle Group has completely exited its investment in India's PNB Housing Finance, selling off its entire 10.44% shareholding through block deals, the company disclosed in a filing on May 2. Carlyle, which held its stake through its

India-West Staff Reporter SAVANNAH, GA – Vandan Patel, 7, has been welcomed as one of the newest members of American Mensa. The bright first grader at Savannah Country Day School, here, demonstrates advanced understanding in multiple subjects and possesses a strong curiosity. According

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk LA JOLLA, CA – High-achieving high school students now have a unique opportunity to gain college-level academic experience and develop global leadership skills through the UC San Diego Future Leaders Summer Program. Hosted by the Global Leadership

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk FREMONT, CA – Rep. Ro Khanna of California like some of his fellow Democrats, is taking a grassroots-driven approach to politics, bringing his progressive message directly into Republican strongholds. In a recent op-ed for MSNBC, Khanna detailed his

Photo: @HarvardDivinity India-West News Desk BOSTON, MA - Dr. Atul Gawande, surgeon, author, and former U.S. global health official, delivered a sobering assessment of the gutting of U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) by the current White House during an April 28

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — A heated debate erupted in the House Judiciary Committee this week as Republicans unanimously voted down a Democratic amendment that would have barred Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from using federal funds to detain or

Photo: YouTube India-West News Desk MUMBAI - Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen underscored the transformative potential of India’s creative economy while speaking at the inaugural WAVES Summit 2025, currently underway at the Jio World Center in Mumbai. Narayen declared, “Bharat ka agla boom in

India-West News Desk EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Cricket enthusiasts in East Brunswick celebrated a significant milestone with the grand opening of New Jersey's first lighted cricket pitch at Heavenly Farms. Mayor Brad Cohen inaugurated the new turf field on April 25, striking

Photo: Harrison Truong/Stanford University India-West News Desk PALO ALTO, CA - Stanford University has announced that Usha Iyer will lead the Center for South Asia in the 2025–26 academic year. Iyer, an associate professor in the Department of Art and Art History. Iyer,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON D.C. - National Security Advisor Pete Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, were removed from their positions on May 1, Fox News confirmed, following a series of controversies and a loss of confidence within the Trump administration.

Photo: @EmergeAmerica India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - "Don’t scatter," former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris was the central message as she called on Americans to unite against President Donald Trump in a forceful speech delivered on April 30. She warned of

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria is at the center of a closely watched legal clash between Meta Platforms and a group of authors, as arguments were presented on May 1 regarding a pivotal copyright

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Several American accounting firms, including RSM US, Moss Adams, Bain Capital-backed Sikich, and CohnReznick, are ramping up their operations in India to combat a significant shortage of qualified accountants in the US This talent shift

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI)- In the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, Indian students at Harvard Kennedy School have urged US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to revoke the visas of Pakistani delegates scheduled to attend the

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - Pratham USA on April 30, was named a finalist in the prestigious 100&Change competition, which awards a single $100 million grant to help solve one of the world's most critical social challenges. The competition, organized

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – On April 19, the United States once again placed India on its "Priority Watch List" in its 2025 Trade Report, highlighting significant ongoing concerns over intellectual property) protection and enforcement. According to the report, India

India-West Staff Reporter HOUSTON, TX — Axiom Space, a leader in commercial space infrastructure and human spaceflight services, on April 25 announced the appointment of Tejpaul Bhatia as its new Chief Executive Officer. Bhatia steps into the role after serving as

Photo: ANI via Reuters India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – India is willing to offer the United States an unusual trade provision that would ensure Washington always receives the most favorable terms India grants to any of its other trading partners, according

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY – The Indian Overseas Congress USA (IOC USA) held a solemn gathering at Times Square on April 27 evening in remembrance of the the victims of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The event, “Stand in

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 200 attorneys — nearly 70% of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division — are expected to accept a second round of offers allowing them to resign while still being paid through September, CNN

India-West News Desk DETROIT, MI — In downtown Detroit, a towering billboard just blocks from Huntington Place reads in bold capital letters: “TRUMP MUST BE IMPEACHED — DEFEND DEMOCRACY.” Below it is the name and face of Rep. Shri Thanedar, who

India-West Staff Reporter ARTESIA, CA - Despite the rain, angry Hindu Americans came together to protest the heinous killings of Hindu men in Pahalgam on April 26. Community members from around Southern California gathered in the city of Artesia, a popular