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India-West Staff Reporter REMOND, WA - Varshini Hari, a 10th grader at Nikola Tesla Stem High School here, was awarded the US Congressional Gold Medal in January 2024, which is the highest honor for youth by the U.S. Congress. Varshini was recognized

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - Yoga guru Baba Ramdev became the latest global icon to find pride of place at New York's Madame Tussauds Museum, as his wax statue was unveiled on January 30. On January 30, the Yoga guru's wax

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - H1B workers, including Indian nationals, can begin applying to renew their visas without leaving the US, marking a significant change after nearly two decades. Up to 20,000 qualified nonimmigrant workers can renew their H-1B visas domestically. The announcement

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) – Neel Acharya studying at Purdue University has been found dead outside a building on the campus after he went missing last week, the county coroner confirmed. According to the Tippecanoe County Coroner's Office, officials were called

LA JOLLA, CA  (IANS) - Indian American golfer Akshay Bhatia logged his third Top-15 finish in four starts as he finished T-13 in the Farmers Insurance Open. He shot 2-under 70 to be 8-under for the week-a-week after missing the

By NAVNEET S. CHUGH TiE Global held a charter members winter retreat in Colombo, Sri Lanka at the Cinnamon Beach Hotel resort, Bentota for three days starting January 25. The retreat featured an excursion to Galle city, lunches, and dinners at local

India-West Staff Reporter PASADENA, CA – A studio here was transformed into a captivating gallery space for "Untouched Tableaus," a wildlife photography exhibition by a Harvard-Westlake senior student, Tanya Anand. Held on January 20, the event attracted nature enthusiasts, students, and

NEW DELHI (ANI) - The US Consular Team in India processed a record 1.4 million US visas in 2023, which is higher than ever, and has brought down the visitor visa appointment wait times by 75 percent. The US Embassy and

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Indian American State Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar unveiled a new Mahatma Gandhi statue, more than a year after the previous one was vandalized twice outside a Hindu temple

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - In a momentous celebration of the 75th Republic Day of India, the City and County of San Francisco organized a special event at the iconic San Francisco City Hall. The ceremony, attended by Chief

OTTAWA (ANI) - Canada's outgoing National Security Advisor Jody Thomas on January 27 said that India was cooperating in the investigation of the killing of India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and called the changing relationship an "evolution", as reported by

Photo: LinkedIn NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Parents of an Indian American teen, who was found dead last weekend with signs of hypothermia, have filed a complaint alleging negligence by the police department of the university where the son studied. Akul B.

India- West Staff Reporter HOUSTON, TX - Governor Greg Abbott of Texas is in India holding a series of meetings with business leaders and government officials to discuss technology opportunities between his state and India. His delegation includes wife Cecilia Abbott, Secretary

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - Outgoing Indian Ambassador  Taranjit Singh Sandhu, is being hosted to a number of farewell parties. "Elton (John) did about 340 shows for his farewell," Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma said, recalling one of the shows that

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA - Heading into the final week of open enrollment, Covered California has continued to see signups surge. As of January 20, over 243,000 Californians have newly enrolled in coverage for 2024, a 13 percent increase over

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Ever since former President Donald Trump contested the 2020 elections as a "stolen one" by Democrats, state and local officials have faced a surge of violent threats, harassment, and intimidation. Especially from his supporters following

India-West Staff Reporter BELLFLOWER, CA - After 1,200 name submissions and nearly 4,500 votes from the public, LA Metro’s poorly-named “West Santa Ana Branch” light-rail project, which will take riders from Artesia to Los Angeles — not to Santa Ana or Orange

India-West Staff Reporter LONG BEACH, CA - The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin, Los Angeles Chapter (GOPIO-LA) met here on January 20 with the new executive committee taking over the reins of day-to-day operations of this chapter, a press

Photo: fremontunified.org India-West Staff Reporter FREMONT, CA - Two public schools here will pilot Hindi in its curriculum for the 2024-25 school year. The Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) Board voted 4-1 on January 17 to launch the program.The city which has one of the highest concentrations of Indian Americans in California

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India-West Staff Reporter SIMI VALLEY, CA - In celebration and in honor of the Shri Ram Mandir Inauguration in Ayodhya, several residents in the area went to the Simi Valley Mandir and participated in festivities signifying the historical event.“We all are

Photo: @CmteOnCCPDems India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), the senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT), Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee, led a delegation of 42 other members,

OTTAWA, (IANS) - Months after Canada accused India of having a role in the killing of pro-Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a designated terrorist in New Delhi, an independent commission has now announced it will investigate meddling by India in

By Bhartti Kumar LOS ANGELES, CA - The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Antarrashtriya Parivaar is set to host the 2024 Shiv Jayanti in 250 global cities. This event, dedicated to Indian national heroes, will take place in Southern California in Long Beach

IRVINE, CA (IANS) – Infogain which is in human-centered digital platforms and software engineering services, on January 23 named Dinesh Venugopal as its Chief Executive Officer, effective February 8. Venugopal will take over from Ayan Mukerji, who joined Infogain in 2018

TORONTO, (IANS) - The Canadian government has announced a two-year cap on new study permits for international students, which is expected to result in approximately 3,60,000 approved study permits this year -- a 35 percent reduction from 2023. Asserting that international

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said that the race for White House 2024 was "far from over" after her former boss Donald Trump won the New Hampshire primary, solidifying his position as GOP's likely nominee. With 36 percent of the estimated vote counted, the former president

Photo: Surendra Prakash India-West Staff Reporter TUSTIN, CA – January 22, 2024, may thus far be an unparalleled day in modern India. From every corner of the nation, news poured in about lamps being lit, prayers being said, and joyous dancing on

Photo: @nani India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA – The NBA’s Sacramento Kings General Manager Monte McNair announced that Anjali Ranadivé has stepped down as General Manager of the Stockton Kings. He said she is doing so to pursue a Ph.D. and focus her

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM), the prominent US agricultural trading giant, has suspended its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Vikram Luthar and revising its earnings outlook pending an investigation into its accounting practices. The company announced on January 22

Photo: philadelphiaeagles India-West News Desk PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Philadelphia Inquirer reported on the night of January 21 that the Eagles have dismissed defensive coordinator Sean Desai. Coach Nick Sirianni was identified by NFL sources as the one who made the decision. Desai,

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Hailing from California's Bay Area, Indian American Sara Banerjee's artistic journey has been one in which she blends her cultural heritage. Her roles resonate globally, earning acclaim for her versatility. She has played characters in productions like

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - Floating Vice-Presidential choices as it suits the crowd, Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has ruled out Indian American rival Nikki Haley as his running mate for 2024. Addressing a rally on January 19 at Concord, he said that

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Corresponding with the grand temple opening ceremony in Ayodhya, the city of Queretaro in Mexico got its first temple dedicated to Lord Ram with its 'pran pratishtha' ceremony being performed by an American priest. The idols

HYDERABAD, (IANS) - Boeing estimates India will need more than 2,500 new aircraft by 2042 to cater to the needs of its growing civil aviation market. Based on the forecast given last year, the company estimates that the airlines in South

Photo: Times Square lit up with image of Lord Ram. India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA – Indian Americans across the country sang Ram bhajans, lit lamps, rode in car parades, and congregated at temples to watch the live stream of the

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - US Vice President Kamala Harris has started a nationwide tour in Wisconsin, a swing state, to preserve "reproductive freedoms" threatened by calls of restriction from Republicans. The Biden re-election campaign is putting abortion rights centerstage in a

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The United States Congress recently passed a resolution acknowledging the "valuable and significant contributions" of Indian Americans, particularly graduates from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), to American society. Introduced by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, (D-IL), the

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - Nikki Haley attacked former US President Donald Trump while raising concerns over his 'mental fitness' after the former President confused her with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. In a video message, Haley said, "Last night, Trump is

TORONTO, (IANS)  - Even as Canada considers capping the arrival of international students amid a growing housing crisis, 62,410 of them became permanent residents of the country in 2023, according to the country's immigration data. This number represented an increase of

TORONTO, (IANS) - The 2024 FIDE Candidates chess tournament to be held from April 3-23 here has several firsts to its credit and to which India too has contributed. Announcing the general tournament regulations, FIDE said the Toronto event will be

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Republican Nikki Haley, has said that the US has never been a "racist country" and their goal is to make sure that "today is better than yesterday," Fox News reported. Haley made the remarks in response to

WASHINGTON, DC - Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has strongly criticized former President Donald Trump for perpetuating false birther claims and called on Republicans to denounce such rhetoric, particularly about Nikki Haley. Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat, expressed solidarity with Haley, stating

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu bid farewell to his diplomatic role in the United States at a reception hosted by a bipartisan group in the US Congress. The event, held at Capitol Hill, held special significance

DAVOS (ANI) - Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has highlighted the importance of Artificial Intelligence in science. Nadella said science is probably the place where they will start witnessing "real acceleration." Speaking in conversation with World Economic Forum Chairperson Klaus Schwab, Nadella

DAVOS (ANI) - US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken said on January 17 that the United States sees India as an 'extraordinary success story' and added that India's leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has benefited the relations of many

Photo: @ChrisSununu India-West News Desk CONCORD, NH - In the latest polling ahead of the New Hampshire primary, former President Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley are in a dead heat, each securing 40 percent among likely Republican primary voters

Photo:@FBIWFO India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC – FBI Director Christopher Wray has named Sanjay Virmani as the special agent in charge of the Counterterrorism Division of the Washington Field Office. He most recently served as deputy assistant director in the Counterterrorism Division at

TORONTO, (IANS) - An Indian Canadian driver has been providing critical shuttle services to people seeking shelter in sub-zero temperatures in the country's British Columbia province. Upkar Singh Tatlay, executive director of the Engaged Communities Canada Society, is up before dawn

India-West Staff Reporter CHICAGO, IL - Mandala South Asian Performing Arts has named musician and educator Chethan Anant as its interim executive director. He will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the organization’s operations and programs, a press statement said. Anant is