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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

PICTURE CREDIT- BINGHAMTON.EDU India-West News Desk NEW YORK-  Subhachandra Chandra, an alumnus of Binghamton University, and his wife, Nandita Chandra, have established a new endowed professorship at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science to support research that applies artificial

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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India-West News Desk SANTA CRUZ, CA- Hari Raghavan, a UC Santa Cruz computer science junior, has secured the first-place technology prize at the 2026 Santa Cruz Launchpad business competition. The $5,000 award recognizes his development of Standby, an AI-driven platform built

India-West News Desk HONOLULU, HI - The Gandhi International Institute for Peace, in partnership with the Consulate General of India in San Francisco, will host its 8th annual International Yoga Day celebration on Sunday, June 21, at the Waikiki Bandstand. The free public

WASHINGTON, DC- A new partnership between US anti-hunger organization Share Our Strength and India-focused humanitarian groups aims to expand school nutrition programmes across India and other developing nations, with leaders from both countries calling child hunger a “solvable problem” requiring greater collaboration. The initiative

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India-founded Wadhwani Foundation and the U.S.-based Gates Foundation have signed a partnership to expand translational research and innovation across India through the National Innovation Network, an initiative aimed at helping academic research move from laboratories to

India-West News Desk SAN JOSE, CA- Following four reported temple attacks in California, members of the Hindu community met with local law enforcement officials at a community safety event organized by the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) at the

CHICAGO, IL- A 25-year-old Indian student lost her life while six others were injured in a road accident, officials here confirmed on May 18. The accident occurred on May 16 late night along Interstate 65 near Crown Point in Lake County,

WASHINGTON, DC- Sikhs of America honored Sikh community leaders, lawmakers, philanthropists, entrepreneurs and business figures from the United States, Pakistan and Britain during its annual Vaisakhi Gala Dinner here, recognizing their contributions to public service, humanitarian work and Sikh representation. Among

India-West News Desk BUENA PARK, CA- Over 175 Southern California residents received free medical screenings and professional consultations at the 34th Annual Community Health Fair held at the Jain Center of Southern California, here. Hosted in partnership with the Anekant Community

India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA- The Society of American Asian Scientists in Cancer Research honored nine Indian American researchers during the American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting held here. The awards recognized contributions to cancer diagnosis, treatment, prevention, immunotherapy

India-West News Desk NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA - A milestone moment for Indian American representation will unfold at the 2026 PGA Championship, where two golfers will compete together in a major for the first time, highlighting the community’s growing presence at the

India-West News Desk GRAND CANYON, AZ - Following a 10-day search, the National Park Service has confirmed the recovery of 26-year-old Sandarsh Krishna’s body. Park officials announced on May 12 that the Indian national and Arizona State University student, who had been missing for

India-West News Desk WALNUT CREEK, CA - What began as mild, flu-like symptoms in early April turned fatal within weeks for Chiranjeevi Kolla, a 37-year-old Walnut Creek resident who died May 5 after a prolonged battle with Valley Fever and respiratory

WASHINGTON, DC- A Hindu prayer for peace and unity was delivered at the White House during the National Day of Prayer, highlighting religious diversity as the United States approaches its 250th year of independence. A volunteer from the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam

India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA - Vikrant Massey called on the Indian diaspora to continue supporting initiatives for underprivileged children, as CRY America hosted its annual West Coast gala series across three U.S. cities. The gala series brought together community leaders,

Photo: Bregal Sagemount India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - JPMorgan Chase attempted to resolve a former employee’s allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment through a financial settlement earlier this year but talks broke down before the dispute moved into court and

Drs. Satheesh Kathula India-West News Desk CHICAGO IL- Three physicians have been elected to the International Medical Graduates (IMG) Section of the American Medical Association (AMA), the largest and only national association that convenes more than 200 state and specialty medical societies

India-West News Desk NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ- Scholars, students and community members gathered at Rutgers University on April 30 for a seminar examining Hinduism through academic research, cultural history and campus discussion. The event, titled “Demystifying Hinduism: Clarity Through Scholarship,” was organized by

FLUSHING, NY- The Queens College Foundation has established the ‘Sammaan for All’ Scholarship to provide financial assistance to students from lower-economic backgrounds, marking a new initiative focused on expanding access to education. Founded by Neeta Bhasin, founder of the nonprofit ‘Sammaan for

India-West News Desk POMONA, CA-Neil Chaturvedi, professor of political science at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of Political Research Quarterly, the official journal of the Western Political Science Association. The association announced its new nine-member editorial board in late

India-West News Desk GRAND CANYON VILLAGE, AZ-A 26-year-old hiker remains missing in Grand Canyon National Park, as authorities seek to identify a person who turned in his backpack shortly after he was last seen. Sandarsh Krishna was spotted on the Rim Trail between Bright Angel Lodge and Mohave Point between 4

MIAMI, FL - Golfer Akshay Bhatia delivered a confident display on the third day of the Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral here, significantly improving his position on the leaderboard. Known as “moving day” in golf, the third round proved exactly

PICTURE- CRICKET CANADA -X India-West News Desk TORONTO-Cricket Canada has named Monty Desai as head coach of the men’s national team, bringing him back to stabilize the setup as the organization faces corruption allegations under investigation by the International Cricket Council. The 51-year-old