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India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA – The Consulate General of India in Los Angeles has invited applications from eligible members of the Indian diaspora for the 88th edition of the Know India Program (KIP), the Government of India's flagship diaspora

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA- Juhie Parikh, a senior at Inderkum High School in Sacramento County, was recognized on the House floor by U.S. Representative Ami Bera after winning his congressional essay contest marking America's 250th birthday. Parikh's essay, written in response

India-West News Desk FREMONT, CA - The Festival of Globe, the Federation of Indo-Americans, and the Fremont Hindu Temple & Cultural Center won the Best Float Award at the City of Fremont's Fourth of July Parade, held as part of celebrations

India-West News DeskRANCHO CORDOVA, CA - More than 250 community members gathered at Village Green Park here on June 21 to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga. The event brought together individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds and

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL – The Federation of Indian Associations Chicago joined several Indian American organizations in marking the 250th anniversary of American independence with celebrations in Skokie and Schaumburg on July 4. The day began with a parade in Skokie

India-West News Desk TAMPA, FL - The AAPI Convention 2026 in Tampa was more than an annual professional gathering - it unfolded as a five day celebration of identity, achievement and community. Held at the JW Marriott and Tampa Marriott Water

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – IIT Bombay will establish the first Indian Institute of Technology sub-campus in the United States through a partnership with the State University of New York (SUNY) at Old Westbury. Academic programs are scheduled to begin

India-West News Desk Amid the Bay Area’s booming tech ecosystem, where innovation often translates into wealth creation, homelessness remains a persistent challenge, particularly among young people who have aged out of the foster care system or lost housing due to family

India-West News DeskGRANITE BAY, CA- A two-day summer camp here, gave 40 middle and high school students an opportunity to explore medicine beyond the classroom through clinical training, physician-led sessions and practical workshops. Hosted by Suvidha International Foundation on June 28-29, the Gateway to

By Ajay Jain Bhutoria FREMONT, CA - As the celebrations marking America's 250th Independence Day come to a close, they leave behind more than memories of parades, fireworks, and patriotic ceremonies. They invite us to reflect on where the nation has

India-West News Desk ELMONT, NY - The Indian Diaspora Center at the Dr. Thomas Abraham Library, in collaboration with the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin Manhattan Chapter (GOPIO Manhattan) and the Indian American Kerala Cultural and Civic Center, hosted

India-West News Desk TEMECULA, CA - Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy Vikas Sharma has been named the department's 'Reserve Deputy of the Year.' The award was presented by Sheriff Chad Bianco during the department's annual awards ceremony on June 30 at Pechanga

 Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH - Three members of an Indian family from Gujarat were killed after a devastating fire swept through an Econo Lodge motel in Wooster Township, in the early hours of July 1. The victims were identified by

India-West News Desk WELLINGTON, KS - A man from Elkhorn, Nebraska, was found dead after his vehicle was swept away by floodwaters near Wellington, Kansas, authorities said. The victim was identified as 33-year-old Venkatesh Doppalaudi, originally from Andhra Pradesh. The Sumner County

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Postal Service has officially announced several new commemorative stamp issues scheduled for release later this year, including a vibrant new design celebrating the Hindu festival of Diwali. The announcement outlines part of the lineup

FULLERTON, CA - Former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth's wait for a BWF World Tour title was extended further after he went down against Chinese Taipei’s Su Li Yang in the men’s semifinals of the US Open Badminton tournament here

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The San Francisco Unicorns put on a spectacular show for their home fans in an impressive run chase against the Washington Freedom on June 28, highlighted by Lhuan-dre Pretorius matching the league record for

India-West News Desk FAYETTEVILLE, NC – Indian-origin physicians and longtime North Carolina residents Dr. Rakesh Gupta and Dr. Vinita Gupta have donated $500,000 to the Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine, with the gift supporting scholarships for future medical students. According to

India-West News Desk MILPITAS, CA- More than 100 community members gathered June 21 at the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center in Milpitas to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, observed globally under the theme, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing." The event was organized

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES- The Consulate General of India, Los Angeles successfully celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21 June 2026 at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), Los Angeles, under the global theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing". The

India-West Staff Reporter ORANGE, CA - The Smart Village Movement (SVM), in partnership with Berkeley Haas, hosted its first annual gala on May 31, raising $4 million to support initiatives aimed at transforming rural communities across India. The event brought together philanthropists,

India-West News Desk NEW JERSEY- More than 50,000 people took part in the 2026 BAPS Charities Spirit of Service Walk-Run across more than 100 cities in North America this spring as part of the America250 initiative marking the United States' upcoming

India-West News Desk NEW YORK — The death of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, a recent high school graduate from Pathankot in India's Punjab state, following a horse-drawn carriage accident in New York City's Central Park, has intensified political pressure to phase out

India-West News Desk PLAINVIEW, NY — The New York chapter of World Vegan Vision hosted a community program on nutrition and cancer research at Sai Temple in Plainview on June 14, drawing more than 80 attendees. The event, titled 'Dietary Research in

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Hindu American Foundation (HAF), an international advocacy organization, has urged California's State of Hate Commission to formally recognize what it described as a rise in anti-Hindu hate and ensure Hindu Americans are included in statewide anti-hate initiatives. In formal

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. - A 24-year-old Indian technology professional was among 12 people killed when a skydiving aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in Missouri on June 14. The victim, Sai Karthik Varma Datla, who was from Andhra Pradesh, lived in

India- West News Desk ISELIN, NEW JERSEY -TiE New Jersey held its inaugural TiEcon New Jersey conference on June 13, drawing a sold-out audience to the APA Hotel Woodbridge. Held under the theme "Leading the Intelligence Revolution: Garden State to Global Stage,"

India-West News Desk SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The Human Rights Coalition of San Bernardino County (HRC-SBC) is launching a community-based reporting system designed to help victims of hate crimes and bias incidents access support services without requiring law enforcement involvement. Operated

India-West News Desk SANTA CRUZ, CA – Two young women from Fremont, California, have died after being swept into the ocean while napping at Bonny Doon Beach in Santa Cruz County. Harshita Nair, 21, and Mahial Sran, 20, were resting near a

CHICAGO-India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, unveiled a life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda at the Consulate General of India in Chicago. The event was organized by the Consulate General of India in Chicago in collaboration with the US

India-West News Desk MONTGOMERY, AL-A 27-year-old Indian student, Sai Teja, remains in critical condition following a serious road accident in Montgomery, Alabama. Teja, who is originally from Hyderabad, was reportedly returning from a friend's graduation ceremony when the vehicle he was traveling

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES - The Consulate General of India in Los Angeles will celebrate International Day of Yoga 2026 on June 21 with a community event centered on this year's global theme, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing." Organized in collaboration with the Ministry

Picture Credit - Wikipedia India-West News Desk HOUSTON, TX- A major new primary care initiative is coming to Sugar Land, Texas, following a $5.5 million donation from Brij and Sunita Agrawal. CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy, which announced the gift, confirmed that this is

Picture Credit - Gofundme.com India-West News Desk CHICAGO - Spandana Lagishetti, a 23-year-old graduate student from Telangana studying at Elmhurst University in Illinois, remains in critical condition after suffering a nearly 25-foot fall at a Chicago-area transit station on May 30. According to

Photo: X India-West News Desk ALBANY, N.Y. - Two New York state bills that would have added caste as a protected category under the state's Human Rights Law failed to advance during the 2026 legislative session, prompting praise from the Coalition of

Photo: USAGCA India-West News Desk NEW JERSEY - The USA Global Cricket Academy has launched a new initiative to support local coaches pursuing advanced certifications, aiming to strengthen youth cricket development across the United States. The New Jersey-based nonprofit noted that the effort responds to

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Educating Hindu families and young people is essential to preserving cultural and religious traditions among the growing Indian diaspora in the United States, speakers said at HUA Samvāda 2026 hosted by the Hindu University of America (HUA). Students, educators,

India-West News Desk SAN MATEO, CA — A San Mateo couple who drowned at Kings Canyon National Park over Memorial Day weekend have been identified as Parth Patel, 30, and his wife, Dharti Patel, 29, authorities said. The Fresno County Sheriff's Office

Photo Credit: Instagram India-West News Desk DENTON, TEXAS - Anurup Reddy Koduru, a 22-year-old native of Hyderabad and a graduate of the University of North Texas, died on May 29 after saving three friends who were struggling in the water. Family members said

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk ATLANTA, GA - A wedding celebration turned tragic on May 29 when Indian-American pilot Dave Fiji was killed in a helicopter crash just hours after marrying his wife, Jesni, in north Georgia. Fiji, a first officer with Endeavor Air,

WASHINGTON, D.C.- After nearly eight years of research and planning, the team behind the proposed India Heritage Center is preparing to launch an effort to establish a permanent museum in Washington, D.C., dedicated to presenting India's civilizational, cultural and historical journey

India-West News Desk ALISO VIEJO, CA- The Aikotaan Socal Association held its “Rabindra Nazrul Sandhya 2026” on May 2 at the Aliso Niguel High School Auditorium, bringing together more than 200 Southern California residents for an evening dedicated to the literary

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA -The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority on May 29 launched a new official mobile app and introduced contactless credit and debit fare payment across its transit system, part of a broader effort to improve

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NEW YORK, NY- Medical graduate Dr. Muskan Dubey was named valedictorian of the Xavier University School of Medicine as Xavier University honored its Class of 2026 during commencement ceremonies on May 15. The ceremony, held at the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba,

India-West News Desk BENGALURU- The Indian Institute of Science and the Wadhwani Foundation have launched the Wadhwani-IISc Innovation Centre and a new quantum startup acceleration platform aimed at supporting India’s deep-tech and research commercialization ecosystem. The initiatives were unveiled during Quantum Pitch

India-West News Desk PHOENIX, AZ- California high-school freshman Yookta Pandit has secured a 3rd Place Grand Award at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). The competition, held here, featured nearly 1,800 young scientists and innovators from more than

India-West News Desk NEW YORK,NY - The Manhattan chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO-Manhattan) inducted its newly elected Executive Committee and Board of Trustees on  May 17 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Manhattan. The event brought together

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - Federation of Indian Associations (FIA)-Chicago participated in the Memorial Day Parade in Arlington Heights on May 25, joining local residents, veterans, and community organizations in honoring U.S. service members who lost their lives in military

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