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India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Richard Grenell, US President Donald Trump's envoy for special missions, met with Sulaiman Isa and Kasim Khan, sons of jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, on July 22. Following this meeting, Grenell called for Khan's release,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has openly questioned the U.S. intelligence community’s conclusions on Russian interference in the 2016 election—claims that CNN reports are sharply at odds with the findings of numerous Trump administration officials

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA — Nearly half of all Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults in California—48%—experienced hate in 2024, according to a new report from Stop AAPI Hate. The figure mirrors 2023 levels and comes amid a volatile

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump now finds himself on the defensive in a controversy he long weaponized. After years of fanning conspiracy theories about Jeffrey Epstein’s death and hinting at Democratic involvement, Trump is lashing out over

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on immigration, slashes social programs, and curtails the role of federal agencies, a group of South Asian American state lawmakers are responding with legislative efforts designed to protect

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) ramped up pressure on Congress and the Department of Justice to release the full trove of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein even as House Republicans on July 15 blocked the attempt

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — FBI Director Kash Patel publicly dismissed speculation that he plans to resign over the Department of Justice’s decision to end further disclosures in the Jeffrey Epstein case. His statement follows growing unrest among MAGA-aligned figures

Photo:C-SPAN India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, Dr. Anjani Sinha, came under intense scrutiny during his Senate confirmation hearing after failing to answer several fundamental questions about U.S. policy in Southeast Asia —

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - A new nationwide study offers a rare empirical look into how well Indian Americans understand political developments in both the United States and India. The findings are drawn from the 2024 Indian American Attitudes

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — Once central to Donald Trump’s campaign rhetoric and conservative media outrage, the promise of explosive revelations about Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged network of clients now appears to be fading—quietly and controversially—under Trump’s own administration. On

Photo: Twitter India-West News Desk CHARLESTON, S.C.- Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has lost her mother, Raj Kaur Randhawa, who died on July 4 at the age of 86. Haley shared the news in a

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – The Washington Post has pushed back firmly against allegations made by Tulsi Gabbard, who claimed that one of its national security reporters was “harassing” staffers at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which

WASHINGTON, D.C. (IANS)-  President Donald Trump's country-specific tariffs, previously set to take effect from July 9, have been postponed to August 1. This temporary reprieve comes as trade negotiations with several nations, including India, have intensified. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced

India-West News Desk NEW YORK,  NY – Queens Council Member Shekar Krishnan on  July 2 celebrated what he called a “decades-long victory” with the announcement of a $2.5 million investment to implement Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history in New

Photo: CoHANA India-West Staff Reporter RICHMOND, VA — Virginia’s House Bill 2783 went into effect on July 1, making the public display of Nazi symbols a criminal offense and formally distinguishing Adolf Hitler’s “Hakenkreuz” from the sacred Swastika, a symbol central to

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Zohran Mamdani isn’t backing down. The newly confirmed Democratic nominee for New York City mayor is facing blistering attacks from President Donald Trump—but says he won’t be silenced. At an immigration roundtable in Florida on

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Indian American lawmakers are slamming the Senate’s passage of Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package, branding it everything from the “Big Bad Betrayal” to the “most cruel, harmful, and immoral” bill in recent

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sharp rebuke of what he calls an alarming abuse of presidential power, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has introduced new legislation aimed squarely at President Donald Trump’s handling of domestic protests during his time in office. Titled

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — Usha Vance, wife of Vice President J.D. Vance is Hindu—and she’s making sure her children grow up understanding that part of their heritage, even as they navigate life in a Catholic household. In a recent interview

From South Asian Network Immigrations & Customs Enforcement (ICE) has made Artesia hot, lately. Here’s how: Friday June 13: The word was ICE agents may be raiding the area businesses to catch the “undocumented.” Businesses on Pioneer Blvd shut their doors early

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s Director of National Intelligence and once a vocal surrogate of his 2024 campaign, has ignited internal tensions in the White House over her opposition to escalating military conflict with

India-West News Desk CARSON CITY, NV- Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has signed Senate Bill 201 into law, permitting residents to display religious items like Hindu torans and Jewish mezuzahs on their doors. Effective October 1, the law ensures freedom of religious expression at home and

Photo: ACLU Florida WASHINGTON, DC (IANS)- On June 14, a day marked by President Donald Trump's 79th birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, approximately 2,000 protests against his administration's policies unfolded across all 50 states. These widespread demonstrations, operating under the

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Healthcare and Financial Services, and other members sent a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demanding answers on his department's handling of the bird flu outbreak and its

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - U.S. Senator Alex Padilla of California was forcibly removed, forced to the ground, and handcuffed by federal agents on June 12 during a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press conference in Los Angeles, his

India-West News Desk HOUSTON, TX - Texas Republican Congressman Brandon Gill is facing accusations of hypocrisy after posting a controversial message on social media blaming mass immigration for the perceived decline of American society. Gill, who represents Texas’s 26th Congressional District and

LOS ANGELES, CA (IANS) - Protests against immigration raids in Santa Ana, Orange County, on the night of June 9 led to several injuries and arrests after demonstrators clashed with federal agents and local police. The unrest followed US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), the Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, recently hosted a "Shadow Hearing" to delve into allegations of individuals being "lawlessly kidnapped and disappeared" to various third countries.

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) — The Indian government has formally raised concerns with the US Embassy following viral social media videos showing an Indian student being handcuffed and detained at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The incident has

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C- Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) is making a push to re-engage Elon Musk with the Democratic Party following the Tesla CEO’s highly publicized split with President Donald Trump. According to reports, Khanna recently reached out to one of

Photo: MacMillan Publishers/Jennifer Graham India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Dr. Rupa Marya, a physician and professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), has filed a federal lawsuit against the university after being suspended for online comments criticizing Zionism

Photo: screengrab/instagram India-West News Desk WASHINGTON D.C.- A House prayer meant to reflect America’s religious diversity instead exposed deep divisions, after Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL.) misidentified a Sikh religious leader as Muslim and condemned his presence at the U.S. Capitol. The post, now

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA — California is on edge following President Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles, bypassing state authority and sparking a political and legal firestorm. The city, was grappling with unrest

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José) has been tapped by Speaker Robert Rivas to chair the newly formed Assembly Select Committee on Alternative Protein Innovation, a move aimed at advancing California’s leadership in sustainable food systems. The

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - “They just love him. They ran up and hugged him.” That’s how Usha Vance, the Second Lady of the United States, described her children’s heartwarming encounter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Recalling their visit to

Photo: The Harvard Crimson/Briana Howard Pagán India-West News Desk BOSTON, MA - Stanford professor, physician, and bestselling author Abraham Verghese began his address to the Class of 2025 by reflecting on his roots — as an immigrant who grew up in Ethiopia

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), a physician and former member of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, has strongly criticized the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new policy that restricts updated COVID-19 vaccine approvals

SCHAUMBURG, IL (ANI)-  Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has strongly criticized the Trump administration’s move to freeze new student visa interviews, calling it “a reckless decision,” amid reports of a potential crackdown on international applicants through enhanced social media vetting. Krishnamoorthi underscored the

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Ro Khanna directly challenged billionaire Bill Ackman's claims about Harvard University, demanding evidence for his accusations regarding antisemitism and foreign student funding. This exchange comes amidst a heated dispute between Harvard and the Trump administration. Ackman, a Harvard

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) issued a statement condemning President Trump’s remarks about South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, inspired by their families’ historic struggles. Khanna’s grandfather, Amarnath Vidyalankar, was an Indian freedom fighter.

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – At the Transforming Infrastructure Performance (TIP) Summit held here, Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller took center stage to spotlight Maryland’s rapid and compassionate response to the Key Bridge tragedy. The Key Bridge disaster occurred when the container

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - New York State Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar, the first Indian American elected to the state legislature, introduced a resolution on May 22 to designate May 2025 as Malayalee Heritage Month. The proposal aims to formally

India-West News Desk BOSTON, MA - Harvard sued and won a temporary stop on May 23 against a sweeping Trump administration move that could upend the futures of thousands of international students, including hundreds from India. A federal judge granted an

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Kash Patel is facing backlash from Jeffrey Epstein’s brother, who refuses to believe the disgraced financier died by suicide. Mark Epstein blasted the FBI official for dismissing widespread conspiracy theories surrounding his brother’s 2019

Photo: Religious Freedom Institute (Left), Photo: Wikipedia (Right) India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC -  Two Muslim figures with controversial pasts have been appointed to the White House Advisory Board on the Religious Liberty Commission, drawing sharp criticism from conservative commentators and political

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — A sweeping new bill proposed by President Donald Trump could sharply increase the cost of sending money back home for millions of Indians living in the United States. Late on May 18, the House Budget Committee

hoto: @UshaVanceNews (Left) India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC  — President Donald Trump recognized the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month on May 16, issuing a formal proclamation that highlighted the personal stories

Photo: Phuong Tran, ACLU of VA India-West News Desk DALLAS, TX - Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown University researcher, has been released on the order of a federal judge from an immigration detention center in Texas. The ruling allows the Indian national

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. – Amidst escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Representative Ami Bera (CA-D) Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee has issued a strong call for de-escalation and dialogue. "The brutal terror attack on innocent civilians

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), along with Congressmen Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) and Rich McCormick (R-GA), is urging the U.S. State Department to permanently expand the domestic renewal process for H-1B and other low-risk visa categories. In a bipartisan letter to Secretary of