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By Deepika Singh SANTA CLARA, CA — On May 11, a diya was lit at the entrance of a new storefront on El Camino Real. The flame was ceremonial, but for the Tata Group and the family entrusted with this space,

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will lead a delegation of Indian negotiators to the US from May 17-20 for trade discussions, as both nations aim to finalize the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement. During

Photo: @tiesv India-West News Desk SANTA CLARA, CA – Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by TiE Silicon Valley on May 1 at the TiEcon 2025 conference, held at the Santa Clara Convention Center, here.

India-West News Desk MUMBAI – American investment giant Carlyle Group has completely exited its investment in India's PNB Housing Finance, selling off its entire 10.44% shareholding through block deals, the company disclosed in a filing on May 2. Carlyle, which held its stake through its

Photo: YouTube India-West News Desk MUMBAI - Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen underscored the transformative potential of India’s creative economy while speaking at the inaugural WAVES Summit 2025, currently underway at the Jio World Center in Mumbai. Narayen declared, “Bharat ka agla boom in

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria is at the center of a closely watched legal clash between Meta Platforms and a group of authors, as arguments were presented on May 1 regarding a pivotal copyright

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Several American accounting firms, including RSM US, Moss Adams, Bain Capital-backed Sikich, and CohnReznick, are ramping up their operations in India to combat a significant shortage of qualified accountants in the US This talent shift

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – On April 19, the United States once again placed India on its "Priority Watch List" in its 2025 Trade Report, highlighting significant ongoing concerns over intellectual property) protection and enforcement. According to the report, India

India-West Staff Reporter HOUSTON, TX — Axiom Space, a leader in commercial space infrastructure and human spaceflight services, on April 25 announced the appointment of Tejpaul Bhatia as its new Chief Executive Officer. Bhatia steps into the role after serving as

India-West News Desk CHENNAI – Apple plans to shift a significant portion of its iPhone production to India, aiming to manufacture the majority of iPhones sold in the U.S. at Indian factories by the end of 2026, according to Reuters. This accelerated

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - At the center of Google's landmark antitrust trial, an unexpected name surfaced. Perplexity, the AI search startup founded by Aravind Srinivas, said it would consider buying Google's Chrome browser if regulators force a sale.

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Air India is in talks with U Boeing to acquire around 10 737 MAX jets after Chinese customers started rejecting deliveries amid a trade war with the United States. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said on

India-West News DeskNEW DELHI - President Donald Trump is pushing India to open its $125 billion e-commerce market to American giants like Amazon and Walmart, according to a report by the Financial Times on April 22, citing industry executives, lobbyists, and U.S.

India-West News Desk SANTA CLARA, CA- Intel has promoted Sachin Katti to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a move announced by CEO Lip-Bu Tan as part of a broader reorganization. The leadership shift

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY— Move over mangoes and make way for the mighty pomegranate! In a sweet turn of events for Indian horticulture, the first full-scale sea shipment of 14 tons of “Bhagwa” pomegranates has docked in New York,

CHENNAI – Walmart has signed a deal for a second office space here, which is fast emerging as a major technology. Walmart has leased an area of over 465,000 square feet – roughly the size of eight football fields – for an

NEW DELHI (ANI)- India must broaden its trade ambitions and eventually pursue a Free Trade Agreement with the United States, said Ashley J. Tellis, Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Speaking on recent

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Cradlewise co-founder and CEO Radhika Patil just got the kind of endorsement most startups dream of - OpenAI’s Sam Altman called her smart crib one of his top baby product picks. Altman, who became a

Photo: White House/Tia Dufour NEW  YORK, NY — As tensions between the world’s two largest economies continue to rise, experts at the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) have warned of far-reaching consequences in the deepening U.S.-China trade war. Following Beijing’s latest round

India-West Staff Reporter ROCKVILLE, MD – Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller joined business and policy leaders at the 2025 Maryland Asian American Business Conference to discuss strategies for supporting the growth and resilience of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) businesses

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Apple has airlifted approximately 600 tons of iPhones—equivalent to as many as 1.5 million devices—from India to the United States in a bold logistical operation designed to stay ahead of escalating import tariffs under President

Photo: Student leaders and USC officials who spearheaded IndiaCon. India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA – IndiaCon, a student-led initiative, held at the University of Southern California attracted over 250 attendees, including entrepreneurs, investors, policy experts, professionals, and students, with the single

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA— The California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank) has appointed Shrina Kurani as Deputy Director of Venture Capital. Kurani will lead efforts to increase venture capital investments that support California’s innovation-driven economy. With extensive experience in venture capital

Photos: Holtech International India-West Staff Reporter JUPITER, FL - Two decades after the landmark India-U.S. civil nuclear deal was signed, the United States has taken a big step toward strengthening nuclear energy ties with India. The U.S. Department of Energy has approved

Photo:SmartAsset India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - A new study by SmartAsset has revealed that Los Angeles County ranks as one of the best places for small business owners in California, securing the second spot in the state. The study evaluated

Photo: Trump.com India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – The Trump Organization is expanding its presence in India with its first commercial real estate venture, the Trump World Center Pune. Partnering with Tribeca Developers and Kundan Spaces, the firm announced plans for

Photo: EMS By Selen Ozturk Los Angeles County has launched new support programs for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the January 2025 wildfires. These initiatives, introduced by the county’s Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), include financial relief, legal assistance,

Photo: Facebook India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA - Bill Gates recently shared his thoughts on Satya Nadella’s leadership at Microsoft, acknowledging that despite early doubts, Nadella has far surpassed expectations in guiding the company to success. Gates revealed that while he and

India-West News Desk PUNE - U.S. investment firm Blackstone will purchase a 40% stake in Indian real estate developer Kolte-Patil Developers in a deal worth $134 million. Blackstone entered India 20 years ago and is now one of the country's largest owners of

Photo:Niraj Borker, Rajia Sandhu India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - Tanishq, India’s leading jewelry brand, has expanded its footprint in the U.S. with the opening of new stores in Redmond, Washington, and Cumming, Georgia, marking a significant milestone in its North

India-West News Desk BOSTON, MA - American private investment firm Bain Capital is on the verge of acquiring a significant stake in Manappuram Finance, one of Kerala’s leading gold loan providers, in a deal valued at approximately $1 billion. If finalized,

Photo: Reuters NEW DELHI (ANI)- An Air India flight from Chicago to Delhi was forced to return to Chicago on March 6 due to a technical snag, a spokesperson for the airline confirmed on March 10. The spokesperson explained that alternative arrangements were made

India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA - Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a major investment of approximately $8.2 billion in the Indian state of Maharashtra over the coming years. This investment is a key part of AWS's global cloud expansion strategy

India-West News DeskNEW DELHI – Private equity firm Blackstone has withdrawn from negotiations to acquire a minority stake in India's Haldiram's, citing concerns over the valuation. Rival bidder Temasek remains in contention for the stake in the popular snacks business. After

Photo: @Tesla India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Tesla has signed a lease deal to open its first showroom in Mumbai, moving towards its goal of selling imported cars in India, according to registration papers. This follows the company's decision to drop similar

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – India’s Adani Group has revived plans for major infrastructure investments in the United States following Donald Trump’s election victory, even as its founder faces bribery charges, the Financial Times reported on March 2. Since Trump’s win in November

India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA - In a recent post, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella emphasized the profound influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on agriculture, particularly in India. He shared the inspiring story of sugarcane farmers in Battis Shirala, Maharashtra, who have

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Information technology worker Purushothaman Rajaram, along with software engineer Ekta Bhatia and data scientist Qun Wang, is leading a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, accusing the company of systematically favoring foreign workers over U.S. citizens

Photo: facebook.com/amgenbiotech India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - U.S. drugmaker Amgen plans to invest approximately $200 million this year in its new technology center located in southern India, with additional investments anticipated, CEO Robert Bradway announced during the site's inauguration on February

ST. LOUIS, MO – Panera Bread, a leader in the fast casual restaurant industry, has announced the appointment of Santhosh Kumar as Chief Information Officer, effective February 12. Kumar will report to Interim CEO Paul Carbone and lead the company’s

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Google is close to finalizing locations for its first-ever physical retail stores outside the U.S., with India emerging as the chosen market, according to Reuters. The tech giant, which has committed $10 billion in investments in the

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump has criticized the possibility of Tesla establishing a factory in India to bypass the country’s tariffs, calling it "unfair" to the United States during an interview with Fox News that aired on

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Tesla Inc. is making its first significant steps toward entering the Indian market, Bloomberg reported, with the company hiring for 13 roles in the country following CEO Elon Musk’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC. – President Donald Trump told the White House press corp that he is personally monitoring Elon Musk’s potential conflicts of interest while the billionaire serves in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, Trump admitted he

India-West News Desk ROCHESTER, NY - India’s Adani Group has partnered with U.S.-based Mayo Clinic to establish two affordable health campuses in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, with an investment of over $686 million. The collaboration aims to provide affordable, world-class healthcare to

PARIS (ANI)- Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the "incredible opportunities" that artificial intelligence (AI) will bring to India following his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris. The Alphabet CEO also emphasized

Photo: Boeing India India-West News Desk BENGALURU - Boeing has signaled it requires more aircraft orders from India before considering a final assembly line for commercial jets in the country, potentially tempering India’s expectations. "The business case in order to have final assembly

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has received a significant boost from US President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), a move that effectively removes bribery charges Adani and his

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Aravind Srinivas, CEO of the AI search engine Perplexity AI, has openly challenged Tesla owner Elon Musk to prevent him from raising $500 billion from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). "Considering raising $500B

Photo: Carnegie Mellon India-West News Desk MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Gunjan Kedia has been named the next chief executive officer of U.S. Bancorp, becoming one of the most influential women in the financial sector. The company announced on January 28 that Kedia, currently