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India-West News Desk COLUMBUS, OH - Vivek Ramaswamy, the former Republican presidential candidate, has hinted at the possibility of running for Governor of Ohio. In a recent appearance on the "PBD Podcast" with Patrick Bet-David, Ramaswamy shared that he’s been approached

Photo: Wikibio India-West News Desk CAMARILLO, CA - Kash Patel, a diehard Donald Trump supporter and an official in the former president’s administration, is front and center in a new documentary Government Gangsters, which is set to stream on the Conservative and Christian platform

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON D.C - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on October 2 that Gurbir S. Grewal, Director of the Division of Enforcement, will step down from his position on October 11. Grewal’s departure comes after a

Photo: Reuters/Stephen Lam India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Tesla CEO Elon Musk and billionaire Vinod Khosla clashed in a heated social media exchange over Argentina's economic policies and public beach access. The dispute began when Khosla criticized Argentina's president, Javier

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Dr. Jay Varma, New York City's former Covid czar, has been fired by the board of SIGA Technologies for allegedly attending prohibited gatherings during the height of the pandemic. The decision to terminate Varma,

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his three-day visit to the United States, met with members of the US chapter of the Overseas Friends of the BJP here. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Foreign Affairs Department in-charge, Vijay

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump recently claimed he was set to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Modi’s visit to the U.S. However, the meeting did not materialize, leading critics to say that

India-West News Desk ELK GROVE, CA - Congressman Ami Bera has expressed frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of obstructing a ceasefire deal that could restore peace in Gaza. "Benjamin Netanyahu is standing in the way of the

FLINT, MI (REUTERS) - Donald Trump said at a campaign event on September 17 that India was a "very big abuser" of the U.S.-India trade relationship and that he will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week. The Republican candidate

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Former Union Minister Smriti Irani, spoke on the importance of expanding gender equity in India, while speaking at the World Bank. She also pointed out the strides made by India in the direction. "In order to expand our

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - Emily Wilkins, the president of the National Press Club, issued a statement on the alleged assault of an Indian journalist by Congress workers in Dallas, Texas, and said it may have violated the First Amendment rights

Photo:Via Rawpixel By Gail Christopher, Ethnic Media Services As the elections near, the American public is perceived to be hopelessly divided. Race, along with wedge issues like immigration, affirmative action, and criminal justice are widely depicted as irreparable breaches in our body

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) – Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP-led government over the border standoff with China and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not handled the situation well. The Congress leader was speaking at the National Press Club

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has interacted with Indian diaspora besides students and faculty at universities during his visit to the United States, also met US lawmakers. The meeting, which took place at Rayburn House Office Building,

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi addressing the Indian American community in Herndon, VA, on September 9 said that just months ahead of the Indian general elections the bank accounts of

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, are both on short visits to the U.S. Gandhi has been making news after the showing of the India Alliance in the last elections, making

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - Close to 5,000 Indian American Tamils from across the country, on September 7, thronged the Rosemont Convention Centre, here to attend an event organized by the Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Board to honor chief minister, MK

DALLAS, TX (ANI) - Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda, addressing the Indian American community, emphasized Rahul Gandhi’s patience, leadership and as playing the long game. “He (Rahul Gandhi) has a vision that opposes what the BJP promotes, despite

DALLAS, TX (ANI) - Congress MP and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi began his three-day US tour here on September 8, where he described the Indian diaspora as a "vital bridge" between India and the United States. He was welcomed at

NEW YORK, NY - Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has found a new job in the private sector, Fox News has reported. She has joined global communications firm Edelman. "Politics has become a critical consideration for clients in brand marketing,

Reuters Patrick Doyle, Pool, Blair Gable OTTAWA, (REUTERS) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suffered an unexpected blow on September 4 when the small party helping keep his minority Liberal government in power withdrew its automatic support, forcing him to attempt

WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - The daughter of a Jamaican father and Indian mother, both immigrants, Kamala Harris reflects America’s changing demographics. When she stepped onto the stage in Chicago to accept the Democratic Party's nomination as their presidential candidate, she represented

Photo: Assembly member Jasmeet Bains India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA - California Assembly Bill 3027, known as the "Transnational Repression Bill," failed to advance from the State Senate Appropriations Committee on August 15, effectively ending its progress for the year. This bill

India-West Staff Reporter SEATTLE, WA – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, the ranking member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, has secured $4,039,516 in federal funding to aid migrants in King County. The funds, allocated to the Washington State Department of

Photo: Reuters/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) – Dr. Vivek Murthy, the surgeon general on August 28 issued a public health advisory about the impact of modern stresses on parents mental health, calling on government, businesses and community organizations to increase resources

Photo: @AmbNikkiHaley file photo TAIPEI (ANI) - Former ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley emphasized the "moral clarity" of supporting Taiwan in its ongoing tensions with China during a meeting with President Lai Ching-te on August 22. Haley stressed the urgent

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - Cincinnati's first Asian American mayor, Aftab Pureval, will take the stage at the ongoing Democratic National Convention, say media reports. Pureval, who has been a staunch supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris since she was

Photo: Reuters/Kevin Wurm CHICAGO, IL (REUTERS) - President Joe Biden cemented the Democratic Party's elevation of Kamala Harris to lead the fight for the White House against Republican Donald Trump with a convention speech on August 19 that began with and

Photo: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - At the Democratic National Convention on August 19, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton passionately endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, highlighting the progress women have made in breaking barriers. Clinton emphasized that "the future

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Gearing up for his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, GOP candidate Donald Trump, has brought in the former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to help prep, the New York Times citing two people aware with Trump's

LOS ANGELES, CA (REUTERS) - Hollywood is sending star power to the party's national convention this week to formally nominate Kamala Harris for president. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, John Legend, Billy Porter, and Mindy Kaling are among the entertainment luminaries expected in Chicago,

India-West News DeskNEW YORK, NY - The Republican running mate of Donald Trump, JD Vance, has again caught the attention of women voters. In recent weeks, after having faced ire and scrutiny for his controversial comments about “childless cat ladies”

Photo: Reuters/Elizabeth Frantz LARGO, MD (REUTERS) - The US has negotiated down the prices of 10 top-selling prescription drugs used by Medicare by as much as 79%, hoping to save $6 billion in the first year as part of a plan

Photo: Reuters Dado Ruvic WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - The Biden administration said on August 15 it has negotiated down the prices of 10 top-selling prescription drugs used by Medicare by as much as 79% and hopes to save $6 billion in

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – In a significant move to bolster Ukraine’s war-torn economy, Richard Verma has been appointed as the US Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery. This new role comes in addition to his current responsibilities as the Deputy

Reuters Julia Via Nikhinson/Pool WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign said it was notified by the FBI last month that it was "targeted by a foreign actor influence operation," a campaign official said on August 13. "We have

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance strongly defended his wife, Usha, against a wave of white supremacist attacks that have surfaced since his nomination as Donald Trump's running mate last month. On August 11, speaking

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - On August 12, Democratic Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar officially announced her candidacy for New York City's comptroller. In a video campaign clip, Rajkumar declared, "I’m in it for the New Yorkers who toil 25 hours

India-West News Desk HELENA, MT – Republican candidate Donald Trump first questioned Democratic rival and current Vice President Kamala Harris’s race. Now he claims that people don’t know her last name. At a recent rally in Bozeman, Montana, from on stage he

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley emphasized in an interview with Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier on "Special Report" that Republicans and former President Trump should prioritize policy and messaging over rally

Photo: Reuters/David Swanson WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - Secretaries of state from five U.S. states urged billionaire Elon Musk on August 5 to fix social media platform X's AI chatbot, saying it had spread misinformation related to the Nov. 5 election. Social media

Reuters/Adam Gray WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS/ANI) - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump sat August 12 for a friendly two-hour interview with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on the latter’s social media platform X, after technical problems delayed the start of the event for

Photo: Reuters/Kevin Mohatt WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - The Democratic National Committee will spend $300,000 in a first-ever push to register the 9 million Americans living abroad, working to win votes for the party's candidate vice president Kamala Harris in the presidential

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC – In an interesting initiative, the Indian American Impact Fund has launched a Postcard Program, aimed at increasing voter turnout in the upcoming elections. Featuring artwork by talented South Asian artists, these postcards are not just visually

Photo: Reuters/Go Nakamura India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Republican vice-presidential contender JD Vance's smoldering cerulean eyes have become a topic of intrigue, with many wondering if the 40-year-old senator uses guyliner to achieve his striking look. According to The Daily Beast, photos

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (REUTERS) - Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made the case for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign at a California fundraiser on August 11 that raked in millions of dollars at the conclusion of a swing

WASHINGTON, DC (News Agencies) - President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to make their first joint campaign appearance since Biden's unexpected decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. They will be in Maryland, near Washington,

WASHINGTON, DC (REUTERS) - A little over two weeks ago, Donald Trump's presidential campaign had visions of an expansive national strategy that would result in a landslide victory in November. Now, as they struggle to blunt a surging Kamala Harris, who

DETROIT, MI (ANI) – Vice President Kamala Harris shut down pro-Palestine protestors who interrupted her speech at a rally here. Demonstrators in the crowd repeatedly shouted out, "Kamala, Kamala you can't hide, we won't vote for genocide," The Hill reported. The crowd

India-West Staff Reporter SEATTLE, WA - Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), the Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, is spearheading an initiative with 16 bipartisan Members of Congress to urge the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S.