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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

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