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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

Photo: Assembly member Jasmeet Bains India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA - California Assembly Bill 3027, known as the "Transnational Repression Bill," failed to advance from the State Senate Appropriations Committee on August 15, effectively ending its progress for the year. This bill

India-West Staff Reporter SEATTLE, WA – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, the ranking member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, has secured $4,039,516 in federal funding to aid migrants in King County. The funds, allocated to the Washington State Department of

MIAMI, FL (ANI) - The United States Premier League (USPL) has been a major success over the last two seasons, captivating cricket enthusiasts both in the U.S. and worldwide. Following the recent ICC T20 World Cup 2024, where the USA

Photo: File photo of PM Modi at Madison Square Garden in 2014. India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Over 24,000 Indian Americans have registered to attend the mega event titled ‘Modi & US: Progress Together,’ scheduled for September 22 at the

ARTESIA, CA — The South Asian Network (SAN) on August 21 and the South Asian Helpline and Referral Agency (SAHARA) held a candlelight vigil and protest in solidarity with the women of India currently advocating for their right to safety

NEW DELHI (ANI) - Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent visit to India to discuss bilateral ties. Arya called India a "significant and growing market" for Canada's exports and investments.

DHARAMSHALA (ANI) – The United States Embassy in New Delhi spokesperson Christopher Elms visited the exiled Tibetan community and urged China to start dialogue with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama or his representatives without preconditions. Elms said, "The Resolve Act

Photo: Reuters/Francis Mascarenhas BENGALURU, (REUTERS) - Walt Disney Co and Reliance Industries won approval on August 28 for an $8.5 billion merger of their Indian media assets after assuaging regulatory worries about their grip on broadcasting rights for cricket, India's favorite

India-West Staff ReporterBUENA PARK, CA - On the occasion of National Senior Citizen Day, Jagdish Patel was recognized with a ‘2024 Senior of Distinction Award’ by congressional representative Michelle Steel (D-CA-) and a certificate of recognition from the mayor of

Photo: Reuters/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) – Dr. Vivek Murthy, the surgeon general on August 28 issued a public health advisory about the impact of modern stresses on parents mental health, calling on government, businesses and community organizations to increase resources

Photo: File pix from 2023 Capital Hill Day India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - The ITServe Alliance, the largest association of IT solutions and services organizations in the US, has announced its next Capitol Hill Day for September 18, aiming to enhance

Photo: Reuters India-West Staff Reporter CUPERTINO, CA - Tech giant Apple on August 26 named insider Kevan Parekh as its chief financial officer, replacing company veteran Luca Maestri. The leadership change comes ahead of Apple's multiple product launch this fall season, which analysts

Photo: Reuters WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 26 discussed the Russia-Ukraine war following Modi's visit to Ukraine, along with the situation in Bangladesh where protests led to the ousting of former leader

Photo: Reuters/Dado Ruvic BENGALURU, (REUTERS) - India's Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Sony's unit in the country have agreed to withdraw all claims against each other related to their failed $10 billion merger, Zee said on August 27. The two companies scrapped the

MEMPHIS, TN (ANI) - Defense Minister Rajnath Singh who concluded his official US visit on August 25, described the Indian diaspora as a 'living bridge' between the two countries.Interacting with comthe munity from Memphis, Atlanta, Nashville, and other nearby areas,

OTTAWA (ANI) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Canada will introduce higher tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and Chinese steel. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters in Halifax on August 26. Trudeau stated that the decision

Photo: Reuters/Joe Skipper HOUSTON, TX (REUTERS) -  The Two NASA astronauts, including Sunita Williams who flew to the International Space Station in June aboard Boeing's faulty Starliner capsule will return to earth on a SpaceX vehicle early next year, NASA chief Bill

Photo: Reuters/Carlos Osorio WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - The FBI is investigating an August 11 drive-by shooting that targeted a California activist with close ties to Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was fatally shot last year in a killing that

AUSTIN, TX (ANI) - Ahead of the start of the second season of the US Masters T10, Chicago Players has been unveiled as the newest franchise for the upcoming league slated to be played in Houston. The team is owned by

Photo: Reuters/Ash Allen NEW DELHI, (REUTERS) - The Indian antitrust body's opposition to a proposed $8.5 billion merger of the Indian media assets of Walt Disney and Reliance may force the companies to sell some lucrative cricket broadcast rights or commit

Photo: LinkedIn India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC -The US Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Rahul Sharma as the new India-based Managing Director of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), effective August 20. He will lead a strong team of policy

NEW DELHI (ANI) - In a significant step towards enhancing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, Union Minister for Power Manohar Lal, accompanied by MoS Power and New & by Renewable Energy Shripad Naik and senior officials from the Ministry

BY REENA RATHORE Ashwin Ramaswami, the Gen Z Democratic candidate running for a Georgia state Senate seat, is poised to bring a fresh perspective to the state’s political landscape. Representing District 48, he is also making headlines for taking on a

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) – India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh who is here on a four-day visit to the country entered into a bilateral, non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement with the US. Through this SOSA, the United States and India agree to

Photo: X screengrab India-West News Desk SUGAR LAND, TX - In a grand ceremony at the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple here, a towering 90-foot bronze statue of Lord Hanuman was unveiled, marking a significant milestone in the cultural and spiritual landscape of the

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - On the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Tahil Sharma who was not listed in the lineup put in an appearance, closing the day with a display of religious pluralism. Wearing a keffiyeh, Sharma

Photo: @AmbNikkiHaley file photo TAIPEI (ANI) - Former ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley emphasized the "moral clarity" of supporting Taiwan in its ongoing tensions with China during a meeting with President Lai Ching-te on August 22. Haley stressed the urgent

Photo: Peter Schurmann By Peter Schurmann LOS ANGELES, CA – It’s a warm August 20 as a line forms outside Casa Milagrosa, a day center for the unhoused on the edge of Korea Town. Among the crowd is Wilki Tom, a 68-year-old

NEW DELHI (ANI) - Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will be on a four-day visit to the US starting August 23. He will here to hold talks with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan among others. India's plan to

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - More than 25 Hindu organizations representing Hindus across Southern California joined to protest against the targeting of Hindus in Bangladesh. The protest on August 16 on Sunset Blvd here, near the CNN building was well