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Photo: Tara Sreekrishnan is running for the California State Assembly in District 26 as a Democrat. By REENA RATHORE CUPERTINO, CA - Tara Sreekrishnan’s journey to public service began at an unlikely place and long before she decided to run for the California State

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - ITServe Alliance, the largest association of IT services organizations in the United States, has announced the launch of its 23rd chapter in New York. The new chapter will be inaugurated on October 14 at

Photo: Shaktikanta Das, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India pays his respect to Ratan Tata, in Mumbai on October 10. Photo: Reuters/Francis Mascarenhas MUMBAI, (REUTERS) – "India and the world have lost a giant with a giant heart," U.S. ambassador

PALO ALTO, CA  (REUTERS) - Computer scientist Andrew Ng-led AI Fund said on October 8 it has invested in an Indian artificial intelligence healthcare firm named Jivi, the fund's first such investment in the country. India's booming AI segment is expected

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - The Embassy of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of India and the University Grants Commission, has launched an innovative virtual mentoring series, “MARG: Mentoring for Academic Excellence and Research Guidance.” This program

India-West Staff Reporter EDISON, NJ - Indo-American Festivals hosted its 26th Annual Grand Dussehra Festival on October 5 at the scenic Lake Papaianni Park here, marking a significant celebration that attracted over 15,000 attendees. The day-long cultural extravaganza offered families a vibrant array

India-West Staff Reporter RALEIGH, NC - In the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastation, BAPS Charities has launched a comprehensive relief initiative to support affected communities in Spartanburg, Piedmont, Asheville, and Greenville. Coordinating closely with local authorities and emergency response teams, the

India-West News Desk OTTAWA - Canada has reaffirmed its unwavering stance on India’s territorial integrity, marking the first explicit statement since tensions arose between the two nations last year following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations of Indian government involvement in the killing

Photo: Reuters/Arnd Wiegmann WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo signed an agreement on October 3 to cooperate on strengthening supply chains in the two countries for lithium, cobalt and other critical minerals

Photo: Chelsea Clinton, Bill Clinton, Joe Biden, Jill Biden and Hillary Clinton end the CGI Summit. Joe Biden was a surprise guest at the Summit.   By Navneet S. Chugh NEW YORK, NY - The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) recently held its 2024

Photo: Sachine Tendulkar (Left) Arun Agarwal (Right), India-West Staff Reporter HOUSTON, TX: The National Cricket League (NCL) has announced that legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, has joined its ownership group. This move marks a significant milestone in the growing presence of cricket

Photo:YouTube WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, highlighted the need for mutual respect and boundaries in international diplomacy, particularly between democracies, during a recent discussion on India-US relations at the Carnegie Endowment office in Washington, DC. During his fireside

Photo: SAGA Tour 2024 Champion Deep Thapliyal LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ - The South Asian Golf Association (SAGA) held its 20th Annual Golf Outing on September 21 as a celebration of the game, community, and friendly competition. The daylong event brought together over 70 enthusiastic

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - The India Philanthropy Alliance (IPA) has announced the 3rd annual India Giving Day, set for March 14, 2025. The campaign, aimed at increasing participation and access, will expand community and regional events across the

By Sabrina K. Chugh NEW YORK, NY - At the Clinton Global Initiative 2024 here, Prince Harry delivered a powerful speech urging global action to address the harmful impact of social media, particularly on children. Speaking to a distinguished audience of

Photo: Reuters/Jeenah Moon NEW YORK, NY (REUTERS) - Blackstone Inc, the world's largest alternative asset manager, has started raising its third Asia-focused private equity (PE) fund, targeting at least $10 billion, two people with knowledge of the situation said. The new buyout

India-West News Desk COLUMBUS, OH - Vivek Ramaswamy, the former Republican presidential candidate, has hinted at the possibility of running for Governor of Ohio. In a recent appearance on the "PBD Podcast" with Patrick Bet-David, Ramaswamy shared that he’s been approached

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI)- Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, currently visiting the United States, on October 2 met with US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo during the India-US CEO Forum. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and exploring new investment opportunities,

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - The US has acknowledged claims made by Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on accusations of alleged mismanagement of $400 million received by Pakistan in loans and aid from the World Bank, meant for

India-West Staff Reporter HOUSTON, TX – The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH) on September 28, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a gala held at the Hilton Americas. The event brought together over 700 business leaders, elected officials, and

India-West Staff Reporter SEATTLE, WA - A bust of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled at Seattle Center on October 2, in honor of the Indian freedom fighter’s birth anniversary. Positioned beneath the iconic Space Needle and adjacent to the Chihuly Garden and

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, India's permanent representative to the United Nations, offered tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary on October 2. Paying homage to the Gandhi statue at the UN building in New York, Ambassador Harish

Photo: Wikibio India-West News Desk CAMARILLO, CA - Kash Patel, a diehard Donald Trump supporter and an official in the former president’s administration, is front and center in a new documentary Government Gangsters, which is set to stream on the Conservative and Christian platform

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON D.C - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on October 2 that Gurbir S. Grewal, Director of the Division of Enforcement, will step down from his position on October 11. Grewal’s departure comes after a

India-West Staff Reporter EDISON, NJ - The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin-North Jersey chapter, in partnership with the Indian Consulate, New York, and with support from local groups like Parsippany Rotary International and Heart and Hand for Handicapped, launched

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI)  – Secretary of State Antony Blinken met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar here and held discussions that revolved around what is now a deepening bilateral cooperation. Jaishankar - on his first visit to the US capital since the

Photo: Reuters/Stephen Lam India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Tesla CEO Elon Musk and billionaire Vinod Khosla clashed in a heated social media exchange over Argentina's economic policies and public beach access. The dispute began when Khosla criticized Argentina's president, Javier

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