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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Indian-American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has said the FBI and US Justice Department informed him that his telephone conversations with a senior Virginia state lawmaker were monitored as part of a federal investigation, calling the surveillance “deeply concerning” and

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Maryland Governor Wes Moore has praised the growing role of Asian Americans in his administration, saying at an Indian American gathering that diversity also means appointing the most capable people. “The AAPI community runs deep in this administration,” Moore

Photo: Instagram.com WASHINGTON, D.C.- A coalition of South Asian American lawmakers and elected officials has called for stronger action against hate, harassment and violence targeting the community, as they gathered for a national roundtable led by Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. The

WASHINGTON, DC-The US House of Representatives has unanimously passed bipartisan legislation co-led by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi to strengthen federal investigations and prosecutions of trade crimes, including tariff evasion and violations involving forced labor. The Protecting American Industry and Labor from International

India-West News Desk TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey data centers will face new reporting requirements for their water and energy use under a law sponsored by state Sen. Raj Mukherji and Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz. Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the

India-West News Desk ALBANY, NY - Two bills that sought to add 'caste' as a protected category under New York’s Human Rights Law did not advance during the 2026 legislative session, a development welcomed by the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA). Senate

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY- Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined South Asian seniors at India Home to celebrate Rakshabandhan, taking part in a traditional ceremony and sharing the festival at the New York City senior care organization. Mamdani posted photos from the

NEW YORK, NY - In a series of addresses to large audiences and faith leaders in New York, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized global civic responsibility, pluralism, and human unity, while offering explicit guidance to the Indian

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani’s Business Advisory Council to advise City Hall on the city's economic priorities, will have Etsy Chief Executive Officer Kruti Patel Goyal as one of its 15 business

WASHINGTON, DC-Two Hindu American groups have issued safety advisories ahead of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s address at Madison Square Garden in New York on August 29, urging attendees and Hindu institutions in the city to remain vigilant

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Second lady Usha Vance said she ‘kind of laughed’ at a remark by Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed that invoked her Indian heritage while responding to Vice President JD Vance’s criticism of his views

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has raised concerns over the treatment of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, saying the situation sends a troubling signal about democracy and human rights in the country. Subramanyam, a Democratic member of the

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - The United States has sanctioned four India-based companies and three Indians over dealings involving Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. The State Department has on its list customs broker Portease Partners, and Indian nationals Indrismiya Ashrafmiya Sheikh and

NEW YORK, NY-New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has signaled that his administration is unlikely to intervene to stop an event featuring Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat at Madison Square Garden, saying the city may not have the

WASHINGTON, DC-Republican members of the US House of Representatives accounted for nearly three-quarters of the approximately $1.47 million spent on taxpayer-funded mail during the first quarter of 2026, according to an analysis of congressional expenditure records. Republicans spent about $1.09 million

India-West News Desk OTTAWA - Americans are likely to see higher prices on a range of goods after Canada announced new retaliatory tariffs as the trade dispute with the United States escalating. The Canadian government said August 25 that it will impose

SAN JOSE, CA - Congressman Ro Khanna has challenged the heads of eight major technology companies to explain how they will protect jobs, human dignity and equality as artificial intelligence reshapes economies and workplaces. Khanna issued the call after meeting Pope

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA -The California State Assembly has adopted a resolution recognizing Diwali and expressing its “deepest respect” for Indian Americans and the Indian diaspora in California and around the world. House Resolution 137 recognizes Diwali, which will be celebrated

Photo: x.com August 21, 2026 FREMONT, CA-Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan has been appointed Vice Chair for Parks of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Tourism, Arts, Parks, Entertainment & Sports Committee. Salwan said he plans to use the new role to learn from what

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has shared an update on her husband, Abraham Williams, saying he is progressing after undergoing surgery for a rare form of bone cancer and will need continued medical

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk ATLANTA, GA - A federal lawsuit over the wrongful portrayal of a Georgia man in Dinesh D’Souza’s documentary ‘2000 Mules’ has been settled just in time to avoid a jury trial, ending a case that was riddled

WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Suhas Subramanyam welcomed a Pakistani Supreme Court order to move jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a hospital, but said pressure must continue over his human rights and access to medical care. “I welcome the news that

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC -A social media exchange over Jeff Bezos’ vision of a future with a trillion humans living in the solar system sparked a broader argument over India, cultural achievement, immigration and what makes America exceptional. The exchange began

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Several US lawmakers sent messages highlighting the importance of India-US ties and the contributions of Indian Americans as India celebrated its 80th Independence Day on August 15. The White House did not issue a message

SAN FRANCISCO, CA-Gujarati professionals and entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley could play a greater role in Gujarat’s emerging technology ecosystem, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said in San Francisco on August 17 as he began his week-long visit to the United States

WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Ro Khanna, a California Democrat who has not ruled out a 2028 presidential campaign, has outlined an economic vision centered on workers, reindustrialization and ensuring that artificial intelligence benefits communities beyond Silicon Valley. Khanna stopped short of announcing

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer has extended Independence Day greetings to India, praising New York’s Indian American community for its contributions to the state and the country. “Happy 80th Independence Day, India!” Schumer said, describing Indian Americans

India-West News Desk RICHMOND, VA - Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi has launched a statewide listening tour to hear from residents about the proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy by NextEra Energy, with a focus on how the deal could affect utility

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D- IL), co-chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus’ Immigration Task Force, has accused the Trump administration of fueling anti-Asian and anti-Indian sentiment while warning that restrictions on legal immigration could

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA - California Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Shweta Maurya of Campbell, CA as Senior Product Manager at the state’s Office of Data and Innovation. Maurya previously worked at Chime from 2019 to 2025 in roles spanning strategy,

WASHINGTON, DC-Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat will address a gathering of Hindu Americans in New York City on August 29, marking a rare public appearance by him in the United States. The Universal Oneness Celebrations will bring together Hindu

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump has ordered a major overhaul of the nation’s childhood vaccine recommendations, calling for fewer routine immunizations, separate shots instead of combination vaccines and more flexibility for parents in deciding when their children

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Krishna Tripuraneni, a retired Florida gastroenterologist seeking a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump, donated $1 million to Trump’s political action committee, MAGA Inc., in June, according to Federal Election Commission filings. The contribution came as Tripuraneni’s

ALAPPUZHA-Michael Boulos, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump, was in Kerala’s Alappuzha on August 8, taking a houseboat ride through rain-lashed backwaters amid tight security arrangements by Kerala Police. Boulos, husband of Tiffany, was accorded State Guest status by the Kerala

WASHINGTON, DC-US National Institutes of Health Director Dr Jay Bhattacharya has urged parents to ensure their children receive standard vaccinations, including protection against measles, as the United States faces its highest measles caseload in 35 years. Bhattacharya, who is also temporarily

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Reps. Dave Min (D-CA) and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) have introduced the Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2026, a bill to increase transparency and accountability in the presidential clemency process. The legislation is the House companion to Senate

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) is shifting his massive fundraising apparatus toward a new hybrid political action committee to back other Democrats as he prepares to exit Congress. According to a report by the Chicago Sun Times

India-West News Desk LAS VEGAS, NV - A federal judge has ended FBI Director Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against a blogger, handing Patel a setback in one of several legal actions he has brought against journalists and online critics in recent

NEW DELHI-Meta has apologized for the temporary restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post, with the company's Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan saying the apology was conveyed directly to Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. "I apologized

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - The Indian Overseas Congress USA organized a public demonstration at Times Square on July 26 in solidarity with students across India. The event brought together supporters from across the United States to express support

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Community members gathered outside the Indian Consulate in Los Angeles on July 24 for a solidarity vigil organized by the South Asian Network (SAN) to express support for students in India following examination failures,

WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said India and the United States must deepen cooperation to address the challenge posed by China, calling for closer collaboration in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, clean energy and security. "I think India, like the United States,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and Ro Khanna have joined Senator Elizabeth Warren in pressing Barclays to explain how it handled former CEO Jes Staley's long-running association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying the bank's actions raise serious

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Elon Musk says he became more involved in politics than he intended during his time leading President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), offering a rare note of reflection while continuing to defend the

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA – Less than a year after California became the third U.S. state to officially recognize Diwali, a court has struck down parts of the law, prompting concern among Hindu American organizations that had welcomed the move as

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Twitter cofounder Jack Dorsey said the Indian government has asked software development platform GitHub to block access to repositories linked to Bitchat, his decentralized messaging app, as student protests continue across Delhi and other cities. "The

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian sharply questioned Justice Department attorneys on July 23 over subpoenas issued to New York Times reporters and their phone records, ultimately prompting the government to withdraw the demands during

India-West News DeskWASHINGTON, DC - The Indian Overseas Congress USA has called for an independent inquiry into the detention of Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, saying the events surrounding a protest in New Delhi raise concerns

India-West News Desk SAN JOSE, CA - Support for activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike over alleged irregularities in the NEET examinations spread with demonstrations held in New York, San Jose, London and Dublin. The overseas rallies were organized by the advocacy group

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump administration has ordered a temporary halt to roughly $1 billion in Medicare and Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota, accusing the two Democratic-led states of possible fraud and failing to comply with federal