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India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - Citing growing concerns about corporate influence and a weakened federal regulatory framework, Rep.Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)  and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) on November 20 introduced new legislation aimed at restoring transparency, public trust, and expert authority

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has led Illinois’ Democratic U.S. House members in calling for a formal briefing from the U.S. Census Bureau on preparations for the 2030 Census, citing persistent undercount estimates that have affected the state. In

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA — California’s political establishment is grappling with the fallout from an unusual and unsettling notification: official letters from the FBI confirming that recipients’ electronic communications were intercepted during a federal corruption investigation. The source of the letters

WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump administration on November 19 cleared roughly $93 million in military sales to India, underscoring the growing defense ties between the two countries. The State Department approved the sale of Javelin anti-tank missile systems and related equipment

NEW DELHI- Electric car-maker Tesla is set to bolster its India presence with the opening of its first full-fledged center in Gurugram this month. The move comes at a time when the US carmaker is facing stiff headwinds globally  , pushing India

WASHINGTON, DC-India stands as the sole South Asian nation with consistent US congressional support amid mounting strains on global institutions caused by geopolitical polarization, a report highlighted on November 19. The report added that this endorsement enhances New Delhi’s diplomatic leverage at

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Records released from the House Oversight Committee show email exchanges between Jeffrey Epstein and Deepak Chopra discussing Donald Trump. The correspondence appears in more than 20,000 pages of material from Epstein’s estate, made public by congressional lawmakers

Photo: YouTube screengrab India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - “I think Ro Khanna is a brilliant human being… on the right side of history,” an Epstein survivor told CNN after the House overwhelmingly voted to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. Her voice

PICTURE CREDIT UCSD.EDU India-West Staff Reporter LA JOLLA, CA—The University of California, San Diego has named Dr. Rohit Loomba as the first holder of the John C. Martin Endowed Chair in Liver Disease. The chair was established by a gift from the John

Photo: Manu and Rika Shah, who donated $250,000, explained the methodical manner of charity they use for their foundation. By Angad Nehru YORBA LINDA, CA – The Southern California chapter of Pratham USA marked its 30th anniversary on November 9 with a

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES -The UCLA Center for India and South Asia (CISA) has announced its Call for Papers for the Tenth Annual Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference on South Asia. The one-day event is scheduled for  May 22, 2026. This conference aims to create an

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) on November 17, alongside Joe Wilson (R-SC), introduced a bipartisan resolution underscoring the strategic weight of the India–US partnership and its importance to regional stability and shared democratic priorities. The measure drew

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi visited the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye. During the visit, he was briefed on the destroyer's modifications, multi-mission versatility, and advanced maritime surveillance systems. Tripathi also toured Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam and

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Rep. Thomas Massie (D-KY), who have spent weeks pressuring the Justice Department to release its remaining Jeffrey Epstein-related records, are now preparing to showcase that effort publicly. According to The

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA0 has sharpened his critique of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, arguing that Democrats need a new generation of leaders and making clear that Schumer is not the future he envisions. Speaking

WASHINGTON, DC -US President Donald Trump has cut tariffs on food imports as 'affordability' emerges as a potential political force, a move from which India’s mango, pomegranate, and tea exports may benefit. Tropical fruits and juices, tea, and spices were among

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY- Child Rights and You America (CRY America),  wrapped up its annual CRY Walk 2025 series across the US. The series provides a vital opportunity for community members to support children who are denied basic rights and opportunities to

India-West Staff Reporter CERRITOS, CA – The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts here was filled to capacity as the local community came together on October 19 to welcome Dr. K J Srinivasa, the first Consul General of the newly established

Photo: SABA-OC executive officers stand with several judicial officers in attendance, reflecting the strong support from Orange County’s bench for the new chapter’s mission of mentorship, representation, and community impact. By Angad Nehru IRVINE, CA  – Over a hundred attorneys, judges, law

India-West Staff Reporter CHINO HILLS, CA - BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir here in Southern California hosted 'Sangam', a major interfaith and multicultural Diwali celebration, aimed at fostering unity and cultural harmony. The gathering drew a diverse group of attendees, including diplomats, faith

India-West News Desk SAN JOSE, CA - Parallel Web Systems, an AI startup founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, has secured $100 million in Series A funding to expand its web search infrastructure for artificial intelligence agents and support agreements

CHICAGO, IL - Indian Americans are bridging continents and changing lives in rural India through the Ek Kadam Aur Foundation (EKA), a nonprofit registered in both the United States and India. The organization’s flagship initiative, ‘Arunodaya’ which is Sanskrit for ‘Sunrise,’

MUMBAI- US-based Federal Card Services (FCS) on November 11 announced its entry into India with a substantial investment of $250 million. The investment will be distributed across its three core business pillars: technology, real estate, and services. As part of this expansion, the global

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Alexis Wilkins, the girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel, is suing several fellow MAGA supporters of President Donald Trump over what she says are false and damaging claims that she is an agent of Israeli

TORONTO- External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held significant bilateral meetings with his Canadian and US counterparts, Anita Anand and Marco Rubio, respectively, on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Niagara, Canada. India is participating in the two-day

India-West Staff Reporter NEWPORT BEACH, CA – The Bihar Jharkhand Bandhu Association (BJBA) hosted the Chhath Puja Mahaparv on October 27 and 28, transforming the tranquil waters of the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort into a site of spiritual devotion. Devotees from

NEW DELHI - In a significant development for India’s indigenous fighter jet program  Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on November 7 inked a deal with US-based General Electric (GE) for the supply of more than 100 jet engines to power the Light Combat Aircraft

Photo: White House YouTube WASHINGTON, D.C.- US President Donald Trump stated that the United States is "pretty close" to signing a trade agreement with India. The President made the remarks during the swearing-in ceremony of Sergio Gor, the next US ambassador to India. “We are

India-West News Desk AUSTIN, TX - A 23-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh, Rajyalakshmi (Raji) Yarlagadda, who had recently graduated from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, was found dead in her sleep on November 7. Her sudden passing has left her family and

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), the senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, has formally called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Attorney General Pam Bondi to actively secure testimony from Andrew Mountbatten

WASHINGTON, DC-A senior State Department official said that the Trump administration remains committed to working closely with its Quad partners and such cooperation will continue in the future. Casey Mace, US Senior Official to the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum (APEC), on November 6, termed the collaboration among

WASHINGTON, DC -From the by lanes of Patna to the corridors of global diplomacy, Dr Anjani K. Sinha has charted an inspiring journey. The Delhi University alumnus and orthopedic surgeon has officially begun his tenure as the US Ambassador to Singapore. “I am deeply honored to represent the US in Singapore, a friend

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Vivek Ramaswamy for Governor of Ohio has ignited sharp debate among MAGA loyalists, exposing deep rifts within the Republican base over the biotech entrepreneur’s political identity. Trump announced his “Complete and Total Endorsement” of Ramaswamy on November 7, hailing him as “something SPECIAL” and

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) has called for Senate Democrats to remove Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as their leader, saying he has failed to keep his caucus united during the ongoing government shutdown. Khanna, a progressive representing Silicon Valley, made the demand after eight Senate Democrats

WASHINGTON, DC - The US Department of Labor (DOL) has launched at least 175 investigations into potential abuses within the H-1B visa program, as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to crack down on the foreign worker

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump suggested that India has effectively stopped purchasing oil from Russia, a move that appears to align with U.S. pressure even though New Delhi has not publicly acknowledged such a shift. Speaking at a

India-West Staff Reporter  ARTESIA, CA- To observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the South Asian Network (SAN) organized a march here, along the city’s Pioneer Boulevard. The demonstration gathered survivors, families, youth, and leaders to "make awaz" and break the silence surrounding domestic violence. Dozens of marchers, clad

WASHINGTON, DC -India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, hosted Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur at his residence in Washington. The State Department Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs posted on

HONOLULU, HI- Senior military leaders of India and the United States are holding "productive discussions" focusing on strengthening bilateral defense engagements, enhancing interoperability, and promoting a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific region, during the two-day India–US Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting which got underway at Hawaii, earlier

WASHINGTON, DC -Republican Congressman and the co-chair of the India Caucus, Rich McCormick, has called for a stronger India-US partnership, saying the two nations together could usher in “another generation” of global peace. While speaking at an event at the Hudson Institute on November 3, McCormick

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Attorneys Neal Katyal and Pratik Shah are at the forefront of  high-stakes Supreme Court cases challenging the legality of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The court will hear arguments on November 5 in a case that

India-West News Desk CINCINNNATI, OH - On November 3, Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, a Hindu Indian American, posted a brief but pointed tweet: “End identity politics.” The message came amid a growing storm of social media attacks directed at him

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Tech leaders Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella joined millions of Indians in celebrating the country’s maiden triumph at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, lauding the team’s grit, inspiration, and historic achievement. Their posts underscored the worldwide recognition of India’s

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, sharply criticized decades of U.S. foreign policy during her remarks at the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain on October 28, highlighting the shift under President Donald Trump away from “regime

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Air India on November 3 said its flight from San Francisco to Delhi, via Kolkata, made a “precautionary landing” in Mongolia, after the flight crew suspected a technical issue. "The aircraft landed safely at Ulaanbaatar and is

WASHINGTON, DC -Two US federal judges, including Judge Indira Talwani in Massachusetts, have ordered President Donald Trump to continue paying benefits under a food assistance program, despite a prolonged government shutdown that has left many agencies without funding. The rulings require the administration to use emergency reserves to

WASHINGTON, DC - Vice President JD Vance defended his earlier statement expressing hope that his wife, Usha Vance, who is Hindu, would become a Christian like him, noting that she had "encouraged" him to "re-engage" with his faith many years ago. Vance explained that while his

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – Wipro Limited celebrated a historic milestone on October 31 as its top leadership rang the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange, marking 25 years of the company’s listing and the global launch

NEW DELHI – Google is stepping up its AI initiatives in India through a new collaboration with Reliance Intelligence, the AI subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited. The partnership will provide eligible Jio users with free access for 18 months to

India-West Staff Reporter BUENA PARK, CA - Kusumben Hark Vasa, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 29. She lived a life full of love, laughter, and joy, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and dedication,