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Photo: Vinayakkprasad.com India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that has already rattled Wall Street and divided the medical community, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has appointed Dr. Vinay Prasad—an oncologist, outspoken skeptic of pandemic-era public health policies, and

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump administration is seeking to move the case of Badar Khan Suri—an Indian scholar and Georgetown University researcher—from Virginia to Texas, where he is currently being held in immigration detention. The move is part of an escalating

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Representatives of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani have held meetings with officials from President Donald Trump’s administration, to find a way to dismiss criminal charges against him in the bribery case. According to a Bloomberg News report

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk FREMONT, CA – Rep. Ro Khanna of California like some of his fellow Democrats, is taking a grassroots-driven approach to politics, bringing his progressive message directly into Republican strongholds. In a recent op-ed for MSNBC, Khanna detailed his

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — A heated debate erupted in the House Judiciary Committee this week as Republicans unanimously voted down a Democratic amendment that would have barred Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from using federal funds to detain or

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON D.C. - National Security Advisor Pete Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, were removed from their positions on May 1, Fox News confirmed, following a series of controversies and a loss of confidence within the Trump administration.

Photo: @EmergeAmerica India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - "Don’t scatter," former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris was the central message as she called on Americans to unite against President Donald Trump in a forceful speech delivered on April 30. She warned of

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 200 attorneys — nearly 70% of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division — are expected to accept a second round of offers allowing them to resign while still being paid through September, CNN

India-West News Desk DETROIT, MI — In downtown Detroit, a towering billboard just blocks from Huntington Place reads in bold capital letters: “TRUMP MUST BE IMPEACHED — DEFEND DEMOCRACY.” Below it is the name and face of Rep. Shri Thanedar, who

Photo: The Congressman at Cloud Mountain Kombucha Brewing in Urbana. India-West Staff Reporter CHICAGO, IL -Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) completed a three-stop “Trump Tariff Tour” on April 24, visiting Chicago, Bloomington, and Urbana to hear firsthand from small business owners, farmers, and

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C.- Following a Fox News poll showing his approval rating behind several past presidents at the 100-day mark of his term, the former president publicly lashed out media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his news outlets. In an April

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. – An explosive development has emerged in the Trump administration's ongoing battle with the justice system: the FBI's arrest of a Milwaukee County judge, allegedly for obstructing an immigration arrest. It was announced via a now-deleted social

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is reportedly issuing unexpected Requests for Evidence (RFEs) in certain H-1B visa and employment-based green card cases, demanding residential addresses of foreign workers for biometric data collection. This new

Photo: National Academy Of Inventors India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Sethuraman Panchanathan, scientist and academic who led the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), resigned on April 25. His departure from the $9 billion agency, a cornerstone of scientific advancement, comes amidst

India-West News Desk ATLANTA, GA - Student visas have been reinstated following an April 18 court order temporarily halting the Trump administration’s move to strip legal status from 133 international students, many of whom were Indian nationals. The ruling by Judge Victoria

BOSTON, MA (ANI) – Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, speaking to the Indian diaspora in Boston, alleged that India’s Election Commission (EC) has been “compromised,” raising serious concerns about the transparency of the country’s electoral process. Citing the Maharashtra state elections, Gandhi

India-West News Desk SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) is doubling down on his demand for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s resignation after new reports revealed Hegseth shared classified military strike information with a private Signal chat that included his wife,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Elon Musk is now planning to visit India later this year, marking a renewed push into a key global market after previously canceling a much-anticipated trip that had been touted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s

India-West News Desk PROVIDENCE, RI - Congress and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is set to embark on a two-day visit to the US starting April 20, where he will engage with the academic community at Brown University.  Gandhi will address faculty and students, participating in

India-West News Desk DETROIT, MI — Chinmay Deore had done everything by the book. A 21-year-old computer science student at Wayne State University, he was on track to graduate in May 2025, had never violated a single immigration rule, and had

India-West News Desk MADISON, WI — A federal judge has reinstated the F-1 visa status of Krish Lal Isserdasani, a 21-year-old Indian student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, ruling that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security violated due process by revoking

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL — When Raghuram Rajan posed the question—calmly, precisely, and with a touch of professorial concern—the air in the room seemed to shift. “Should one worry about threats to the Fed’s independence once you’re gone?” the University

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) has launched an official inquiry into the abrupt termination of dozens of Indian American employees at Fannie Mae following allegations of unethical conduct and fraud. In a letter to William Pulte,

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA — In a bold response to slumping Canadian tourism numbers, California Governor Gavin Newsom is launching an international charm offensive — and it’s aimed directly north. On April 14, Newsom joined forces with Visit California to unveil

Photo: LinkedIn India-West News Desk PASADENA, CA - NASA’s attempt to shield Neela Rajendra has ultimately failed. Rajendra, a prominent advocate for workplace equity and inclusion, has been officially removed from her position at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Her dismissal follows the

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - New York City has officially declared April 14 as Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar Day in honor of the 134th birth anniversary of the principal architect of India’s Constitution and a global icon for social

India-West News Desk ATLANTA, GA - Georgia has become the first U.S. state to introduce legislation addressing Hinduphobia. Senate Bill 375, if passed, would require agencies and law enforcement to consider anti-Hindu bias when investigating discrimination based on race, color, religion,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – The top Democrat on the U.S. Senate's intelligence committee on April 10 said he suspected a task force formed by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was pursuing a "witch hunt" for intelligence officers it deems

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump abruptly reversed course on his own tariff policy on April 9, capping a chaotic week of mounting economic concern and internal Republican dissent. Just days after announcing sweeping new tariffs on friend

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — Kash Patel has been removed from his role as acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and replaced by U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, officials confirmed on April 9. The Justice Department

Photo: @WhiteHouse India-West Staff Reporter CHICAGO, IL — As the Trump administration presses forward with its policy agenda, a new poll conducted by AAPI Data and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals widespread disapproval among Asian American and Pacific

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA) is leading a renewed push in Congress to challenge corporate consolidation and fight for the economic rights of working Americans. Jayapal and fellow lawmakers officially launched the Monopoly Busters Caucus, a coalition

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA - The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) has expressed disappointment after the California Senate’s Standing Committee on Governmental Organization voted to advance SB509. The bill, introduced by Senator Anna Caballero, aims to create a training

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - After sparing pharmaceuticals in his earlier trade battles, President Donald Trump is now toying with the sector. On April 8, Trump announced plans to impose a "major" tariff on pharmaceutical imports, a move that could

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Second Lady Usha Vance recently addressed the racism she and her family have faced, particularly in the wake of online hate targeting Indian Americans. When her husband was nominated to be vice president, the

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC — The Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF), a community advocacy group, issued a measured response following the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Harmeet Kaur Dhillon as the next Assistant Attorney General for the Civil

India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA- Vaniya Agrawal, a software engineer, has shared her resignation letter from Microsoft, citing ethical concerns over the company’s reported involvement in military technology used in Gaza. Her decision followed a public protest during Microsoft’s 50th anniversary

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. immigration authorities have revoked student visas for several international students at major universities, including Harvard, Tufts, and Stanford, according to Bloomberg. The surge in visa terminations—often discovered only when federal immigration databases are updated—has alarmed

CLAREMONT, CA — Shen Yun Performing Arts, the New York-based company which advertises heavily and its billboards pepper freeways across Los Angeles, played to a packed venue here shortly after being evacuated due to a bomb threat that was later deemed false. Indian-Americans

India-West News Desk RICHMOND, VA - In a major legislative move, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed into law a bill introduced by Delegate JJ Singh that aims to strengthen protections for religious institutions across the state. The House of Worship bill

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - In a sharply divided vote that fell largely along party lines, the U.S. Senate on April 4 confirmed Harmeet Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in a 52-45 decision. Only one Republican, Senator

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - In a rare public appearance since her 2024 election loss, former Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the sense of unease gripping the country—hinting at vindication and signaling she’s not stepping away from public life. “There’s

Photo: @RepSuhas India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – President Trump's sweeping tariffs, announced on April 2, are so broad they even reach the penguins—literally. The uninhabited Heard Island and McDonald Islands in the sub-Antarctic Indian Ocean, where even the seals are probably

India-West Staff Reporter ANNAPOLIS, MD - Maryland’s first Substance Use Awareness Advocacy Day brought together advocates, officials, and community members April 2, reinforcing the state’s commitment to tackling overdose deaths. Lt. Gov. Aruna K. Miller and Special Secretary of Overdose Response Emily Keller

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Congressional representatives quickly reacted to the April White House Rose Garden event, where President Donald Trump unveiled his controversial "Liberation Day" tariffs, including imposing a 26% levy on Indian imports. The move was presented as

Photo: University of Houston India-West News Desk HOUSTON, TX - At a time when Indian Americans are increasingly sensitive to allegations of Hinduphobia in academia, a controversy has erupted at the University of Houston (UH) over a course titled Lived Hindu Religion. The

Photo:Center for Migration Studies India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA – The California-Mexico border, once a hotspot for mass migration, has seen a dramatic drop in crossings, leaving previously crowded shelters and makeshift camps nearly empty. According to the Los Angeles Times, migrant arrivals have

India-West News Desk BOSTON, MA - Harvard President Alan M. Garber abruptly canceled his planned spring break visit to India as universities across the U.S. braced for potential fallout from the Trump administration’s escalating scrutiny of higher education funding. The trip, which

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Ivanka Trump—or rather, an Ivanka Trump fan account—recently stirred up social media chatter with a tribute to Usha Vance, wife of Vice President J.D. Vance. The post, meant to celebrate Usha as a "brilliant

India-West Staff Reporter CHICAGO, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joined Illinois Veterans for Change and other community leaders at Daley Plaza March 27, here to call for the resignation of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The rally was prompted by recent reports