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Photo: YouTube WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump is personally backing efforts to deepen commercial ties with India, including a new Boeing deal that is close to completion, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said. Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum

MENLO PARK, CA - Meta-owned WhatsApp on June 29 announced the start of global reservations of usernames, a major privacy feature designed to protect the privacy of users’ phone number. Usernames reservations will begin rolling out, allowing people to create and

India-West News Desk FORD, NJ - National Retail Solutions (NRS), a subsidiary of IDT Corporation, and Renascent Media recently hosted a Retailer Networking Event in Ford, NJ, drawing more than 100 retailers, entrepreneurs, and independent business owners. The event provided a

WASHINGTON, DC-India and the United States are stepping up cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technologies and critical minerals, with officials from both countries saying the partnership is moving from policy frameworks to concrete projects and trusted technology supply

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - A United States federal judge has ordered the Department of Justice to justify its recent decision to drop all criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, putting a temporary halt to the formal dismissal

WASHINGTON, DC-US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the Trump administration is working towards President Donald Trump's visit to India in the early part of next year, as the two countries move closer to concluding a bilateral trade agreement. Rubio

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA), brushed aside threats of legal action from tech tycoon Elon Musk in a Fox digital news interview, stating that he will not be intimidated or silenced. The public dispute began after Khanna

NEW YORK- US-based global investment bank Goldman Sachs has raised India's GDP growth forecast to 6.8 per cent for calendar year 2026 from 6.5 per cent earlier, following the US-Iran peace deal that has led to lower global oil prices

WASHINGTON, D.C.- India continues to be a major driver of global economic growth despite the economic impact of the Iran conflict and higher energy prices, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on June 25, while cautioning that the country has

NEW DELHI/KOCHI-In a significant recognition for India's growing presence in the global robotics and STEM ecosystem, robotics expert Benson Thomas George has become the first Indian to be selected as a judge for the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Michiana Premier

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Donald Trump administration on June 26 identified India as a potential "comprehensive partner" under its newly launched Pax Silica initiative, saying the two countries are well-positioned to deepen cooperation in semiconductors, critical minerals, advanced technologies and resilient supply

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C.- US far-right political activist Laura Loomer has defended Second Lady Usha Vance over criticism of her Hindu faith, saying she is targeted because she is "a brown Hindu woman" and has no reason to convert to

LONDON/NEW DELHI-India will not enter into a trade agreement with the United States unless it secures a clear competitive advantage over rival economies, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on June 25. Speaking during a two-day visit to London,

NEW DELHI- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 25 welcomed Amazon's planned investment of $48 billion in India over the next five years, saying it will create new opportunities for the country's youth while reflecting growing global confidence in India's economy. The

NEW DELHI- India and the United States discussed ways to deepen bilateral technological cooperation, with a focus on semiconductor manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), trusted supply chains and critical minerals, during a high-level meeting in Washington, D.C., it was announced on June

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on June 23 challenged the Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) agenda, arguing during a Democratic shadow hearing that public health cuts, delays in addressing toxic heavy metals in baby food

WASHINGTON, D.C.-US lawmakers, senior administration officials and Indian diplomats voiced strong bipartisan support for deeper India-US ties, calling for closer cooperation on trade, technology, defense and immigration while warning against the rise of anti-India and anti-Hindu sentiment in the United

MUMBAI - India has emerged as a key growth and innovation hub for US-based e-commerce giant Amazon, with the company's 'Amazon Now' service becoming its fastest-growing ecommerce business in the country, Amazon President and CEO Andy Jassy said on June

SANTA CLARA, CA- Malabar Gold & Diamonds has opened a new showroom at Santa Clara Town Centre, marking the retailer’s eighth location in the United States and 11th in North America, including three stores in Canada. The showroom was inaugurated by Dr.

NEW DELHI-Oracle Corp., the US-based technology company, has disclosed that it reduced its workforce by about 21,000 employees over the past 12 months and acknowledged that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies contributed to some of the job cuts. In

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Donald Trump administration on June 23 unveiled a USD 17.5 billion financing programme aimed at rebuilding the US nuclear supply chain and accelerating the construction of 10 new large-scale nuclear reactors, marking one of the most ambitious efforts

WASHINGTON, D.C.-A US federal judge has struck down a Trump administration database containing Americans' private information, ruling that it was unlawfully created and used by some states to mistakenly remove eligible citizens from voter rolls. Judge Sparkle Sooknanan of the US

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Nearly 200 Indian American delegates from 25 states are set to meet lawmakers and Congressional staff on Capitol Hill on June 23 to advocate for stronger US-India ties, immigration reform, Indo-Pacific security and critical minerals supply-chain resilience. Organized by the

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella has warned against the growing concentration of power in the artificial intelligence industry, arguing that a handful of companies should not dictate the future of a technology that is reshaping economies, workplaces and

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The United States has approved two proposed defense support packages for India worth a combined $428.2 million, covering long-term sustainment for M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers and follow-on support for AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, according to notifications published by the Pentagon. The

Washington, D.C.-US Vice President JD Vance has credited his Indian American wife, Usha Vance, with helping shape his return to Christianity, saying her support in their interfaith marriage and her influence on his understanding of love, family and commitment played

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C.-Newly disclosed documents cited by The Washington Post have raised questions about whether former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard relied on political advice from people linked to the Science of Identity Foundation, a religious group she

WASHINGTON, D.C. - US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer will travel to India this week for talks with India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and other senior Indian officials as Washington and New Delhi seek to advance negotiations on

India-West Staff Reporter The famed duo of Vishal & Sheykhar reflect on the emotional connection fans have built with their music over more than 25 years. They discuss the memories attached to their songs, the multigenerational energy of North American audiences,

NEW YORK- Hundreds of people representing diverse nationalities and ethnic backgrounds gathered in Times Square on June 20 to mark the International Day of Yoga, showcasing the universal appeal of the ancient Indian practice. The Indian Consulate General-sponsored programme featured a daylong

India-West News Desk JACKSONVILLE, FL. - Dr. Nihal Satyadev, a neurology resident at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, has received the Golden Stethoscope Award, a teaching honor voted on by medical students. Now in his third year of residency, Satyadev was one of

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has released newly declassified documents that she says show former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Anthony Fauci influenced intelligence assessments on the origins of Covid-19 and later denied such

NEW YORK- Diplomats, United Nations staff and visitors from around the world gathered at UN Headquarters in New York to celebrate the International Day of Yoga with asanas, breathing exercises and meditation sessions. This year's theme was “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.” In

NEW YORK- Bimal Patel of India has been elected a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), ensuring India's continued representation on the Hamburg-based judicial body. Patel was elected on June 18 by countries that are

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles City Council has officially designated January 6, 2027, as "Diljit Dosanjh Day," recognizing Indian Punjabi singer, actor and Bollywood star Diljit Dosanjh for his contributions to music and entertainment and for increasing

EVIAN, FRANCE — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump reviewed progress on an interim bilateral trade agreement and discussed expanding cooperation in defense, strategic technologies, energy and trade during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7

NEW DELHI- SpaceX has signed a $60 billion agreement to acquire Anysphere Inc., the parent company of the AI coding platform Cursor. The deal has boosted Indian-origin co-founder Aman Sanger’s estimated net worth to $5.5 billion. Sanger, 25, serves as Chief

NEW DELHI-U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla on June 17 opened its fifth Experience Centre in India, expanding its retail footprint with a new facility in Hyderabad's HITEC City. The Experience Centre allows customers to view the new 2026 Model Y Premium

EVIAN, FRANCE - US President Donald Trump on June 17 said the United States was “very close” to reaching a trade agreement with India and described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the toughest negotiators, as the two leaders held

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Department of War announced June 16 that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will once again be known as the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), reversing a name change made in 2018. The move does not affect

NEW DELHI -India and the United States will hold another round of high-level trade talks on June 23-24 as both sides work to finalize the first tranche of a proposed interim trade agreement. Senior officials from the Office of the United

BRATISLAVA-Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 15 welcomed the understanding reached between the United States and Iran to end the conflict in the Middle East and expressed hope that its implementation would help restore peace and stability in the region. PM

Picture Credit-XIndia-West News Desk WASHINGTON D.C. — Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard released declassified intelligence on June 12, 2026, revealing that the U.S. government has historically funded more than 120 biolaboratories across over 30 countries. Gabbard shared the announcement on X,

EVIAN, FRANCE-Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met and exchanged greetings on the sidelines of the G7 Summit outreach session in Evian, France, on June 16. The two leaders shook hands and held a brief conversation ahead of

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Six Indian American members of the U.S. House of Representatives have strongly condemned the tearing of an Indian flag during an immigration-related protest outside Frisco City Hall in Texas and expressed solidarity with Indian Americans. Democratic Representatives Raja

AHMEDABAD – Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) expanded its partnership on June 16 with US-based software company Kaleris to accelerate AI-led transformation across its ports and logistics network. Under the expanded multi-year agreement, Kaleris will deploy its terminal

Picture Credit- NationalGeographicIndia-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C.-Aaliya Fatima Rizavi, a Class 9 student at La Martiniere Girls’ College in Lucknow, has won first place in the 2026 National Geographic Slingshot Challenge. She earned the award by turning discarded fabric scraps into

NEW DELHI-IT services giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) said on June 16 that it will set aside an additional $70 million to cover damages, interest and legal expenses after the US Supreme Court declined to hear its appeal in a

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on June 17, with both leaders expected to review progress in negotiations on

India-West News Desk STANFORD, CA - Roughly 200 graduates walked out of Stanford University’s commencement ceremony on June 14 while Google CEO Sundar Pichai was on stage. The demonstrators, organized by groups including ‘Students for Justice in Palestine’ and ‘No Tech for Apartheid’, were protesting