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NEW DELHI - India and the United States are scheduled to begin a fresh round of trade negotiations on June 3, with both sides aiming to finalize the first phase of a long-awaited Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) that could significantly

SAN FRANCISCO - Ride-hailing platform Uber on June 2 announced a strategic investment in the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), marking one of the earliest investments by a global technology company in India's open digital commerce network. The U.S.-based company

SINGAPORE- Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held discussions with U.S. Congressman Pat Harrigan, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, who led a bipartisan U.S. Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Singapore, focusing on regional security, expanding defense cooperation, and advancing

NEW DELHI-  The India-U.S. partnership in semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from strategic planning to implementation, with both countries advancing joint initiatives in semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, critical minerals and technology supply chains. The collaboration received fresh momentum during

NEW DELHI- Indian women are acquiring artificial intelligence-related skills at a higher rate than their counterparts in the United States, according to the Stanford AI Index 2026 released by Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence in California, highlighting India's growing

SINGAPORE -India and Canada on May 29 discussed ways to strengthen defense cooperation and explore opportunities for deeper collaboration across key sectors during talks held on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. The discussions took place between India's Defense

NEW YORK, NY -Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met U.S. business executives and engaged with more than 50 global industry leaders in New York to discuss opportunities to deepen India-U.S. trade, investment, innovation, and supply-chain partnerships. Goyal met Michael

NEW DELHI -Tesla on May 29 announced the launch of the Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive in India, expanding its electric vehicle lineup in the country with a new premium variant. The new model is priced from Rs 50.89 lakh, with

Photo: Wikimedia India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - US regulators have cited serious manufacturing and sanitation violations at a production facility in Dadra and Nagar Haveli operated by Dabur India, according to an inspection report released this week, raising new concerns over

PICTURE CREDIT- Cockroach Janta Party - Instagram India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - What began as a satirical social media post by Abhijeet Dipke, a Chicago-based Indian communications strategist, has quickly grown into one of the most widely followed online youth movements

Picture Credit - Army.mil India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has appointed Lt. Col. Simratpal Singh to lead its Sinlaku Recovery Field Office. The transition, effective May 26, shifts the focus of the federal recovery mission

WASHINGTON, DC - Teenager Shrey Parikh of California won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee at DAR Constitution Hall here, correctly spelling 32 words in a spell-off to claim the championship and set a new competition record. The 14-year-old eighth grader

Washington Freedom - Facebook India-West News Desk FAIRFAX, VA -Indian American entrepreneur Sanjay Govil has emerged as a leading contender to acquire a stake in the Hobart Hurricanes as privatization talks continue around Australia’s Big Bash League. According to Code Sports, Govil’s association

India-West News Desk BENGALURU - Major U.S. corporations are increasingly utilizing their India-based global capability centers to manage advertising and marketing functions internally. By deploying artificial intelligence tools, these companies are reducing their dependence on external agencies and accelerating the production

WASHINGTON, DC-President Donald Trump on May 27 praised former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard for what he described as major reforms within the US intelligence community, including the release of classified records and reviews linked to alleged Russian interference

TORONTO-India and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030 as Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded a three-day visit aimed at reviving economic engagement and accelerating trade negotiations between the two countries. With

CUPERTINO, CA - Google is partnering with UNICEF and the Assam government to roll out the “AI Educator Series,” an initiative designed to train teachers across the state in using artificial intelligence tools to enhance classroom learning and teaching practices. The programme will

India-West News Desk EWING, NJ - GS1 US, the nonprofit organization that develops and maintains supply chain and retail standards in the United States, has elected three new members to its Board of Governors, including Google engineering leader Senthil Subramanian. Subramanian, principal

NEW DELHI - India and the United States on May 26 signed a strategic agreement to deepen cooperation in critical minerals and rare earths, key materials used in semiconductors, electric vehicles, solar panels and advanced defense technologies. The agreement comes amid

OTTAWA -Canada’s Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu said India and Canada are working towards a trade deal as Canada hosts the largest-ever business delegation from India. During a joint media address with India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Sidhu

India -West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated the New York Knicks reaching the NBA Finals with a clever political -sports combination social media post after the team swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. The Knicks defeated Cleveland

NEW DELHI - US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio met India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on May 24, with discussions focused on defense, security, and strategic technology cooperation, including the TRUST initiative. “US Secretary of State

India-West New Desk WASHINGTON, DC -The U.S. State Department removed a social media post featuring Secretary of State Marco Rubio after online criticism over remarks he made while responding to questions about anti-India rhetoric in America. During a press conference in New Delhi, Rubio

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump has urged Pakistan to recognize Israel and establish diplomatic relations with it under the Abraham Accords as part of broader diplomatic efforts linked to the ongoing Iran conflict. Trump said in a Truth Social post

LOS ANGELES, CA- Distance runner Gulveer Singh improved his own 5000m outdoor Indian national record with a silver medal finish at the LA Track Fest in California. Representing India at the Sound Running Track Fest in Los Angeles, Gulveer clocked 13:03.93 to finish

KOLKATA- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began his four-day official visit to India with a visit to Mother House, the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata. Rubio arrived in Kolkata on the morning of May 23 and was received

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA -Air India has opened its signature Maharaja Lounge at San Francisco International Airport. The 3,300-square-foot lounge, located near Gate A1 in the airport’s International Terminal, will officially open to guests on May 23. The facility has seating for

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Amidst rumors in some quarters of being pushed out by the White House, Tulsi Gabbard announced on May 22 that she is resigning as Director of National Intelligence, citing her husband’s diagnosis with what she

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has received the 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), recognizing the mission’s achievements in lunar exploration. The award was presented May 21 during the AIAA ASCEND

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC- In a first, Dr. Gunisha Kaur, a physician and human rights researcher, has been recommended for appointment to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, becoming the first Sikh selected to serve on the federal

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA - Cupertino resident Sushma Bhatia has been appointed to the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to an announcement from the Governor’s office. Bhatia currently serves as Global Business

Photo: Wikipedia BENGALURU - Microsoft is expanding its India artificial intelligence footprint with plans to launch its largest data center in the country by mid-2026, as demand for cloud and AI services continues to grow rapidly. The new facility, located in Hyderabad, is

WASHINGTON, DC -Two US lawmakers have introduced legislation seeking a federal assessment of America’s biotechnology workforce as Washington sharpens its competition with China in critical emerging technologies. Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna and Republican Congressman Rich McCormick on May 21 unveiled the Federal Biotechnology Workforce Assessment

Photo: UCLA India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Anshul Kogar, an associate professor of physics at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been named one of eight recipients of the 2026 Brown Investigator awards, a prestigious research honor established by

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The global technology community is mourning the death of former Microsoft executive and Madrona Venture Group managing director S. “Soma” Somasegar, who was widely credited with shaping Microsoft’s developer ecosystem and mentoring generations of engineers, founders and

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Three lawmakers sharply criticized a proposed constitutional amendment introduced by Republican Rep. Nancy Mace that would bar naturalized citizens from serving in Congress, the federal judiciary, and Senate-confirmed government positions. The proposal drew immediate backlash from

WASHINGTON, DC- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India from May 23-26 as Washington and New Delhi prepare for discussions expected to focus on the Quad partnership, energy security, trade, and defense cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific

NEW DELHI- Google on May 19 announced a nationwide initiative to expand AI literacy, tools and training across India’s education ecosystem through partnerships with state governments and UNICEF. The announcement was made at the Education World Forum 2026 in London. Google said

Picture Credit - Instagram Rockefellerfdn India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY -Ashvin Dayal has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Foundation and will assume the role August 1, succeeding outgoing COO Natalye Paquin, who is retiring after nearly four years with the

DALLAS, TX- Manav Shah has become the first player from the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) to qualify for a Major championship since the league was launched last year. The 33-year-old will make his Major debut at the 2026 US Open after

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA - Federal law enforcement and justice officials are leading the investigation into a deadly mass shooting at San Diego’s largest house of worship, working alongside local authorities to probe the attack as a possible

NEW DELHI-  Apple has named two India apps — Katha Room and Guitar Wiz — among the finalists for the 2026 Apple Design Awards, recognizing innovation, inclusivity and creativity in app and game design across its global developer community, the company

India-West News Desk SCHAUMBURG, IL-Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi called on Congress to abandon a proposal tied to President Donald Trump’s ballroom project after the Senate Parliamentarian blocked the funding from being included in a reconciliation spending bill. Krishnamoorthi said lawmakers should redirect the proposed spending

WASHINGTON, DC -The United States has approved two possible Foreign Military Sales to India worth a combined $428.2 million, covering follow-on support for AH-64E Apache helicopters and sustainment support for M777A2 ultra-light howitzers, the US State Department said. The proposed deals

WASHINGTON, DC -Senior American lawmakers, diplomats and policy experts described the US-India relationship as being at an “inflection point” while reaffirming bipartisan support for stronger defense, technology and economic cooperation between the two countries. Speaking at the annual Capitol Hill Summit

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - India’s cooking gas shortage is adding pressure to gasoline prices in California as supply disruptions linked to the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continue to affect global energy markets. California motorists are already paying some of

India-West News Desk MENLO PARK, CA -The IIT Madras Global Research Foundation has launched its first U.S. center in Menlo Park, California, establishing a $7.5 million deep-tech hub aimed at connecting Indian startups with Silicon Valley investors, partnerships, and market access.

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI -India will continue purchasing Russian crude oil despite the expiration of a temporary United States sanctions waiver, with officials citing pricing and supply considerations. The temporary U.S. waiver allowing the sale and delivery of Russian seaborne crude

WASHINGTON, DC - India’s Adani Group has agreed to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to settle a US sanctions investigation, while also reaching a separate civil fraud settlement tied to allegations that the conglomerate misled American investors. The settlements come

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson said they were “shocked” by the humanitarian conditions they witnessed during a five-day visit to Cuba in April, arguing in a New York Times opinion essay that