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PICTURE CREDIT- Cockroach Janta Party - Instagram India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - What began as a satirical social media post by Abhijeet Dipke, a Chicago-based Indian communications strategist, has quickly grown into one of the most widely followed online youth movements

WASHINGTON, DC-President Donald Trump on May 27 praised former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard for what he described as major reforms within the US intelligence community, including the release of classified records and reviews linked to alleged Russian interference

India -West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated the New York Knicks reaching the NBA Finals with a clever political -sports combination social media post after the team swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. The Knicks defeated Cleveland

India-West New Desk WASHINGTON, DC -The U.S. State Department removed a social media post featuring Secretary of State Marco Rubio after online criticism over remarks he made while responding to questions about anti-India rhetoric in America. During a press conference in New Delhi, Rubio

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Amidst rumors in some quarters of being pushed out by the White House, Tulsi Gabbard announced on May 22 that she is resigning as Director of National Intelligence, citing her husband’s diagnosis with what she

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC- In a first, Dr. Gunisha Kaur, a physician and human rights researcher, has been recommended for appointment to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, becoming the first Sikh selected to serve on the federal

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA - Cupertino resident Sushma Bhatia has been appointed to the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to an announcement from the Governor’s office. Bhatia currently serves as Global Business

WASHINGTON, DC -Two US lawmakers have introduced legislation seeking a federal assessment of America’s biotechnology workforce as Washington sharpens its competition with China in critical emerging technologies. Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna and Republican Congressman Rich McCormick on May 21 unveiled the Federal Biotechnology Workforce Assessment

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Three lawmakers sharply criticized a proposed constitutional amendment introduced by Republican Rep. Nancy Mace that would bar naturalized citizens from serving in Congress, the federal judiciary, and Senate-confirmed government positions. The proposal drew immediate backlash from

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA - Federal law enforcement and justice officials are leading the investigation into a deadly mass shooting at San Diego’s largest house of worship, working alongside local authorities to probe the attack as a possible

India-West News Desk SCHAUMBURG, IL-Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi called on Congress to abandon a proposal tied to President Donald Trump’s ballroom project after the Senate Parliamentarian blocked the funding from being included in a reconciliation spending bill. Krishnamoorthi said lawmakers should redirect the proposed spending

WASHINGTON, DC - India’s Adani Group has agreed to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to settle a US sanctions investigation, while also reaching a separate civil fraud settlement tied to allegations that the conglomerate misled American investors. The settlements come

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson said they were “shocked” by the humanitarian conditions they witnessed during a five-day visit to Cuba in April, arguing in a New York Times opinion essay that

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump lashed out at Fox News anchor Jacqui Heinrich on May 10 following her interview with Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA). Trump accused the journalist of failing to challenge the lawmaker during a segment

WASHINGTON, DC- The Trump administration has withheld $1.3 billion in federal Medicaid reimbursements to California, escalating its clash with the state over alleged fraud in its healthcare system, particularly in hospice care. The move marks the largest payment deferral ever imposed

WASHINGTON, DC -US authorities are moving to resolve fraud allegations against Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and may soon bring the long-running case to a close, according to sources familiar with the matter. The US Department of Justice is expected to announce the

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Governor Gavin Newsom has selected Rohit Chopra, the former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), to lead California’s newly established consumer watchdog agency. The appointment brings a former top federal regulator to Sacramento after Chopra, a

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - A fiery clash unfolded on Capitol Hill with Kash Patel on the defensive, lashing out at Senator Chris Van Hollen as a hearing spiraled into a personal confrontation. The tense exchange came during a Senate Appropriations

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump on May 11 announced a new fertility benefit option for employers and launched a maternal healthcare initiative aimed at expanding access to IVF treatment, childcare support, and rural maternal care across the US. Speaking at

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - A transparency group has opened a large-scale exhibit in Manhattan, here, displaying roughly 3.5 million pages of Department of Justice records related to the late Jeffrey Epstein. The temporary installation, titled “The Donald J.Trump and

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – FBI Director Kash Patel has ordered polygraph tests for more than two dozen current and former members of his security detail, along with other staff, as internal tensions escalate following a critical report by The

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - As celebrities gathered for the annual Met Gala, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani chose a different stage, using the moment to highlight the workers behind the fashion industry rather than its red carpet stars. In April, Mamdani had earlier said he and his wife,

India-West News Desk AUSTIN, TX-Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a statewide investigation into several trucking schools accused of certifying unqualified commercial drivers, including applicants who allegedly did not meet English-language requirements under state and federal law. The probe focuses on

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined a coalition of Colorado lawmakers on April 28 to introduce legislation that would empower Congress to override presidential denials of federal disaster relief. The bill establishes a fast-track process to ensure states

NEW YORK, NY - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said that he would have told visiting UK King Charles to return the Kohinoor diamond that has come to be a symbol of British loot of India. Before he was to meet

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC -Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) caught attention during the April 29 House Armed Services Committee hearing, delivering a blistering interrogation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the true financial and human cost of the ongoing war in

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - A U.S. Supreme Court decision that could reshape the political map ahead of future midterm elections has handed a significant opening to a president who every poll has shown is remarkably unpopular with the public.

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - In the aftermath of a shooting that targeted President Donald Trump, the White House response has departed sharply from the familiar script that typically follows political violence in America: calls for unity, reflection, and renewed

WASHINGTON, DC- In the wake of attacks on places of worship of minority communities, a bipartisan bill introduced in Congress seeks to protect Hindu temples and other religious sites from harassment, as lawmakers cite rising threats to faith communities. The Safeguarding

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Ro Khanna(D-CA) said he was unaware of the guest list for a Washington event featuring Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale and does not support the organization. Khanna clarified that his involvement was limited to

India-West News Desk NEW YORK,NY - The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) has written to U.S. President Donald Trump, raising concern over rhetoric endorsed by the White House that included remarks on India, China and birthright citizenship. The communication, issued by

WASHINGTON, DC-Indian American lawmakers and community leaders have strongly condemned remarks by Donald Trump targeting Indian immigrants and India, calling them offensive, divisive and harmful to bilateral ties. Congressman Ami Bera said he was proud of both his heritage and the

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Public confidence in the Trump administration’s basic ability to govern and the president’s own mental fitness has hit a significant low point, according to a Fox News poll released April 22. A 56% majority of voters

WASHINGTON, DC - House Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee have opened a formal inquiry into FBI Director Kash Patel, raising concerns about his alleged alcohol use and its potential impact on national security, according to a letter sent April

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – US Rep.Shri Thanedar (D-MI), drew widespread online attention after a pointed social media exchange with Katie Miller, former government press secretary and podcaster, led to a viral post involving her husband, Stephen Miller. The exchange began when Katie

Photo: USC Sol Price School of Public Policy India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Speaking to a crowded hall at the University of Southern California here, National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya detailed the severe personal consequences he faced for challenging

Photo: x.com/politico India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal is sharpening her push for a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s health care system, arguing that political momentum behind Medicare for All is growing as economic pressures mount on American

STANFORD, CA -Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on April 17 told a Silicon Valley gathering that scientific progress must be guided by ethics and equality, warning that unchecked technological growth could deepen social divides. Speaking at the Thrive 2026

Photo: TikTok Screenshot of Kash Patel celebrating a sports victory India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million lawsuit against The Atlantic, accusing the publication of defamation over a recent report that scrutinized his leadership

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Clips of former President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani laughing, singing, and interacting with preschoolers in the Bronx spread rapidly across social media over the weekend, drawing countless comments about

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - In a political climate defined by sharp divisions, an unlikely partnership between Marjorie Taylor Greene and Ro Khanna is drawing attention for what both describe as a rare effort to bridge ideological extremes. The Republican firebrand

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in California’s 11th Congressional District has tightened significantly, according to a Data for Progress poll which has tech entrepreneur Saikat Chakrabarti now trailing State Senator Scott Wiener by

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Shock and disbelief are rippling through political and religious circles after Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image portraying himself as a Jesus-like figure, triggering backlash not just from critics, but from his own supporters. The now-deleted

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - South Asian community leaders used a March 26 Capitol Hill briefing to highlight growing concerns over U.S. immigration enforcement, labor conditions, and civil rights, calling for urgent policy reforms. The session, held following the South Asian Coalition’s

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump weighed removing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard following internal frustration over her congressional testimony on Iran but ultimately held off after intervention from longtime adviser Roger Stone, according to Axios. Gabbard, a

WASHINGTON, DC- US President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of the United States stepping back from NATO during a meeting with Secretary General Mark Rutte, even as an Indian-American Congressman warned that any such move without congressional approval would be

India-West New Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Ro Khanna has requested King Charles III hold a private meeting with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse during his upcoming visit to the United States in the week of April 27, according to a letter released

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States could take control of Iran’s oil resources as part of the outcome of the ongoing conflict, framing the idea as an economic return on military action. Speaking in recent

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump’s use of profanity and religious rhetoric in warnings to Iran has drawn sharp criticism from across the spectrum of civil society. His unprecedented vulgarity has shocked even his supporters. Social media was rife

India-West News Desk JERSEY CITY, NJ — Citing what it calls a “constant assault” on immigrant communities and fundamental freedoms, South Asians for America has launched a nationwide mobilization effort aimed at turning “anguish and fear into action” ahead of the