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WASHINGTON, D.C.-India has mounted a broad defense of its legal, regulatory and corporate safeguards against forced labor, telling the US Trade Representative that the country already has the institutions, laws and industry compliance systems needed to achieve the objectives Washington

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Ride hailing company Lyft has appointed former eBay executive Senthil Padmanabhan as its new Chief Technology Officer, as the company looks to accelerate its artificial intelligence strategy and strengthen the technology platform underpinning its

India-West News Desk HYDERABAD-As more Indian technology professionals return from the United States amid visa uncertainty, many in India's tech industry say finding a job has become more difficult, even as multinational companies continue expanding their operations in the country. A survey

WASHINGTON, DC – A proposed 12.5 percent U.S. tariff on imports from India could lead to higher prices for American consumers by increasing costs across established supply chains, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) told U.S.

India-West News Desk BOSTON, MA - TiE Boston has named Sunita Kanchinadam as its 15th president, making her the first woman to lead the organization in its nearly three-decade history. Kanchinadam, a managing director at Bank of New York, officially began her

India-West News Desk REDMOND, WA-Xbox is set for its biggest restructuring since becoming part of Microsoft, with CEO Asha Sharma outlining thousands of job cuts, leadership changes and a major overhaul of the gaming division's operations in a memo to employees. Calling

India-West News DeskSAN FRANCISCO, CA - Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla has called for higher capital gains taxes, saying the US tax system should place greater emphasis on rewarding labor as technology continues to generate significant wealth for investors. Speaking to The

WASHINGTON, DC- The US Department of Justice (DoJ) on July 4 argued that federal courts cannot second-guess prosecutors' decisions to abandon criminal cases, telling a judge that requiring detailed explanations for dismissing charges against billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani risks violating

India-West News Desk IRVINE, CA - Dr. K.J. Srinivasa, Consul General of India in Los Angeles, told a gathering of Southern California executives on June 25 that U.S.-India ties are "the most consequential relationship of the 21st century," urging the region's

Photo: Hoover.org India-West News Desk PALO ALTO, CA – Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi recently sat down with Condoleezza Rice at Stanford University to reflect on her career, and one message stood out: she does not believe she could have risen to

Photo: Papa John's India-West News Desk PITTSBURGH, PA - American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has named Ravi Thanawala as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Aug. 3, 2026. Thanawala will succeed Mike Mathias, who is transitioning to a full-time non-executive strategic advisor role

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

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- 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

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

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

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

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

NEW DELHI- U.S.-based real estate technology company Opendoor is winding down its India operations and relocating India-based roles closer to its customer base in the United States, a move that will affect about 250 employees. In a note shared with

WASHINGTON, D.C.- India will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy despite the economic shock from the conflict in the Middle East, with the World Bank on June 11 raising its growth forecast for the country even as it cut projections

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States trade deficit narrowed slightly in April as exports rose faster than imports, while the U.S. goods trade gap with India remained significantly smaller than those with several major Asian manufacturing economies, according to data

NEW DELHI - Virginia Tourism Corporation is expanding its engagement with India's travel industry after India emerged as Virginia's second-largest international visitor market and its largest overseas source of visitors, according to figures released by the state tourism agency. Preliminary estimates show

India-West News Desk NEW YORK -On May 29, 2026, The leadership teams of National Retail Solutions and its parent company, IDT Corporation, gathered at the New York Stock Exchange to mark a major corporate anniversary. The occasion celebrated thirty years of IDT

SEATTLE, USA- The second edition of 'Mango Magic: Promotion and Tasting Event of Indian Mangoes' was held in Seattle, bringing together more than 100 leading importers of Indian fruits and senior representatives from major US retailers, including Costco, to sample

Photo Credit (Left to Right): Ashutosh Garg, Jyoti Bansal, Mohit Aron (X) India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C.-Entrepreneurs from India have founded or co-founded more billion-dollar startup companies in the United States than immigrants from any other country, according to a new report

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. - India has been included in a limited group of countries granted access to Claude Mythos Preview, a specialized cybersecurity artificial intelligence model developed by U.S.-based AI company Anthropic. The access comes through Project Glasswing, Anthropic's cybersecurity

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order aimed at strengthening customs enforcement, imposing stricter requirements on importers and cracking down on tariff evasion, forced-labor imports and supply-chain fraud. The order directs federal agencies to overhaul customs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

AHMEDABAD-Ride-hailing platform Uber is setting up its first data center in India in partnership with the Adani Group, as the country rapidly emerges as a major innovation hub for the company, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said on May 13. Sharing details

NEW DELHI- Elon Musk-backed electric vehicle maker Tesla on May 14 opened its first experience center in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area, marking a major step in the company’s expansion plans in India. Tesla said customers will now be able to experience

HOUSTON, TX -Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on May 12 announced that its maritime subsidiary Astro Offshore has partnered with US-based engineering and applied technology company Oceaneering International Inc. to expand into ultra-deepwater and subsea operations as