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By Maria Abraham SANTA CLARA, CA — The 8th U.S.-India Conference, organized by the All India Management Association (AIMA), drew a packed audience to the University of California, Santa Cruz, Silicon Valley Campus on October 7. The theme — “U.S.-India: Normalization

India-West News Desk PALO ALTO, CA - Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has accepted advisory positions with Microsoft and the artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic. The BBC reported that Sunak said he was “delighted” to work with “two of the world’s

Photo: Auro Bhatt, the owner of San Francisco, CA-based New India Bazaar poses with his family outside his store. (Photo provided) BY REENA RATHORE SAN FRANCISCO, CA — When a customer walks into Srinivas Sakhamuri’s Vijetha Indian Supermarket in San Ramon, Dublin,

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO — Elon Musk and X, formerly Twitter, have reached a settlement with former executives Parag Agrawal and Vijaya Gadde over $128 million in severance the executives claimed was withheld after Musk’s 2022 acquisition of the company. The

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA — Google CEO Sundar Pichai has congratulated three physicists with deep ties to the company’s Quantum AI program—John Martinis, Michel Devoret, and John Clarke—after they were awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for their pioneering work

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Vishnu Hari, the Indian American co-founder of Silicon Valley startup Ego, is in the headlines following the departure of his fellow co-founder, Peggy Wang, who announced on September 26 that she was stepping down

WASHINGTON, DC - Several Indian pharmaceutical companies including Glenmark, Granules India, Sun Pharma, Zydus and Unichem are recalling medicines from the US market, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recalls are related to manufacturing issues, impurities, and labelling errors, according to the regulator’s latest Enforcement

WASHINGTON, DC -US President Donald Trump on September 25 announced tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs, starting October 1, 2025. The move could hit the Indian pharmaceuticals sector hard as it is significantly dependent on trade with foreign

India-West Staff Reporter TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a Sister State Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the State of Karnataka, India’s technology hub, in a move aimed at strengthening economic and technological ties between the two

India-West Staff Reporter BELLEVUE, WA — T-Mobile has appointed Srini Gopalan, its current Chief Operating Officer, as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1. Gopalan, who will succeed Mike Sievert, brings a career that bridges leadership experience in India,

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Tesla is facing a federal class-action lawsuit accusing the electric vehicle company of favoring H-1B visa holders over U.S. citizens in hiring and firing decisions. The complaint, filed September 12, alleges that Tesla systematically prioritizes

Photo: Twitter India-West News Desk MENLO PARK, CA — Indian American entrepreneur Baiju Bhatt, co-founder of the stock trading platform Robinhood, has earned a spot on Forbes’ 2025 list of the 10 youngest billionaires in America. At 40, he is the only

Photo: LinkedIn India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A former top cybersecurity executive at WhatsApp has filed a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of the messaging app, alleging that the tech giant ignored critical security flaws and put billions of

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world's fifth-largest jewelry retailer, has announced a significant global expansion, with plans to open and revamp 48 showrooms by December 2025. This landmark phase includes 27 new showrooms and 21 revamped locations across 10

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -Apple is expanding its retail presence in India with two new stores in Bengaluru and Pune, announced CEO Tim Cook. The new locations, Apple Hebbal in Bengaluru and Apple Koregaon Park in Pune, mark the third and fourth official Apple Stores in

India-West News Desk MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Google have announced a landmark partnership aimed at boosting the global profile of women’s cricket. This women’s-only collaboration will leverage Google’s technology and expertise to enhance fan engagement,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - In one of the most significant antitrust rulings since U.S. v. Microsoft, a federal judge has imposed new restrictions on Google but stopped short of ordering the company to sell its Chrome browser. U.S. District Judge

India-West News Desk ATLANTA, GA – Pizza chain Papa Johns International is set to return to India by October, with an ambitious plan to open 650 outlets over the next 10 years. The company, the world’s third-largest pizza delivery chain, exited India

NEW DELHI – India is close to signing a major defense contract with U.S. aerospace firm General Electric (GE) for fighter jet engines, a move set to bolster the country’s indigenous combat aircraft program. According to officials familiar with the matter,

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — OpenAI is making its first big push into India, announcing plans to set up a corporate office in New Delhi and build a local team to better serve one of the world’s largest technology markets.

India-West Staff Reporter MEMPHIS, TN — FedEx Corp. has appointed Vishal Talwar as its new Executive Vice President, Chief Digital and Information Officer, and President of FedEx Dataworks. The appointment is effective August 15. "As a seasoned leader in the technology sector,

Photo: Ted Talk screenshot India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Perplexity AI chief executive Aravind Srinivas has launched an audacious $34.5 billion bid to acquire Google’s Chrome browser, positioning the fast-growing AI startup at the center of one of the tech

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- Air India has announced it will suspend its non-stop service to Washington, D.C., from Delhi, effective September 1. The decision means travelers from the U.S. capital will no longer have a direct flight option to India

India-West Staff Reporter NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — GIRI, one of India’s most prominent spiritual and cultural retailers, has officially opened its first showroom on the U.S. East Coast. Located in North Brunswick, New Jersey, the new outlet marks the company's second

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of State has announced sanctions against six Indian companies for allegedly trading in Iranian-origin petrochemical products, a move the Trump administration says is aimed at cutting off financial lifelines to the Iranian

Photo: P&G India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH– Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced that Shailesh G. Jejurikar, currently the company's Chief Operating Officer, will become President and Chief Executive Officer from January 1, next year. He will succeed Jon Moeller, who will transition to

Photos: Time India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Two prominent biotechnology companies, Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics, both led by Indian American CEOs, have been named to TIME's 2025 list of the 100 Most Influential Companies. The recognition highlights their significant contributions to gene

India-West News Desk ISSAQUAH, WA - Reetail giant Costco Wholesale Corp is setting up its first technology center in India, to be located in Hyderabad, according to sources familiar with the plans who spoke to Reuters. This Global Capability Centerwill focus

India-West Staff Reporter MEMPHIS, TN –The Board of Directors of the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, has appointed Ike Anand as its new president and chief executive officer. Anand, who

India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA – The Consulate General of India here, in collaboration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, hosted a  "Flavors of Indian Mangoes" event on July 10. The initiative aimed to boost trade and enhance

India-West News Desk MUMBAI – Tesla has formally launched its operations in India with the opening of its first showroom—dubbed an “experience center”—in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), a key commercial hub. The move marks the electric vehicle giant’s long-awaited entry

India-West News Desk BENGALURU — U.S.-based high-frequency trading firm Jane Street has vowed to challenge a sweeping ban imposed by India’s top financial watchdog, which has accused the firm of manipulating the country’s booming derivatives market. In a message to employees, Jane

NEW DELHI (IANS) - In what could change the future of affordable satellite-based internet service in India, Elon Musk's Starlink on July 9  received approval from the country's space regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe). With this,

India-West Staff Reporter EDISON, NJ – Albatross, a new indoor entertainment venue featuring mini golf and bowling, has officially opened its doors here. The grand opening celebration was attended by Edison Mayor Sam Joshi, local leaders, and invited guests. The facility is

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Air India, after having suspended flights, has announced a phased resumption of flights to the Middle East, Europe, Canada, and United States as airspaces in parts of the Middle East begin to reopen. Starting June

India-West News Desk CHENNAI — Amazon announced it will invest over $233 million in India in 2025 to expand its operations infrastructure, develop new technology for its fulfilment network, and improve delivery safety. The move is part of the global e-commerce

BENGALURU (IANS) - US firms are increasingly choosing India for their office spaces, with Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi-NCR being the top preferred cities. In fact, 2024 saw the highest annual leasing activity ever recorded by US companies in India. US companies

India-West Staff Reporter McLEAN, VA – Hilton has launched the latest phase of its global brand campaign "It Matters Where You Stay," featuring India's highest-paid actress, Deepika Padukone, as the face of its message. The campaign, which went live worldwide on May

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Negotiators from India and the United States made headway in their latest round of bilateral trade discussions in New Delhi on June 10. The talks concentrated on thorny issues like market access for industrial and

Photo: Linkedin India-West News Desk PALO ALTO, CA - Ashok Elluswamy, who heads Tesla’s Autopilot division, has been appointed to lead the company’s Optimus humanoid robot program, following the exit of current lead Milan Kovac. Kovac, who had been with the Optimus project

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Perplexity is preparing to launch its own browser, Comet, promising a bold rethinking of how people use the internet. Described as more than just a browsing tool, Comet is being pitched as a “cognitive operating system”

Photo: Google Maps/g1. gowda India-West News Desk CUPERTINO, CA -  Apple is strengthening its relationship with India by bringing Tata Group on board to manage repairs for iPhones and MacBooks, underscoring the Indian conglomerate’s growing role in the tech giant’s global supply

India-West Staff Reporter SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s fifth-largest jewelry retailer, has inaugurated its second Canadian showroom at the Payal Business Centre in Surrey, British Columbia. The showroom was officially opened by Niki Sharma, Deputy Premier

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - The Wall Street Journal has reported that U.S. authorities are investigating whether companies linked to India’s Adani Group violated sanctions by importing Iranian-origin liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) into India via the Mundra port. According to the

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said that India’s growing willingness to purchase military equipment from the United States and reduce its reliance on traditional suppliers like Russia marks a positive shift in bilateral relations. “Buying

India-West News Desk BENTONVILLE, AR - Walmart's recent decision to lay off over 1,500 employees has sparked online backlash, particularly among supporters of President Donald Trump whose economic policies are among reasons the company has made the move. The criticism has included

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Amid rising global trade tensions, President Donald Trump on May 23 renewed threats of steep tariffs against Apple and the European Union, warning of a 25% levy on iPhones not made in the U.S. and

India-West News Desk CHENNAI - In a significant boost to Apple's global supply chain diversification strategy, Foxconn, the Cupertino giant’s key supplier, is set to invest $1.5 billion in India through its unit Yuzhan Technology India. This comes after President Donald Trump

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - In a significant warning the International Monetary Fund’s Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath has called on the United States to urgently curb its "excessively large" fiscal deficits and tackle its "ever-increasing" debt burden. Her remarks,

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Trump Residences, a luxury housing project in Gurgaon, sold all 298 units on the day of its launch, recording sales worth ₹3,250 crore. The units, priced between ₹8 crore and ₹15 crore, include four penthouses