On January 15, 2025, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre delivered her final press briefing for the Biden-Harris administration. Addressing reporters from the White House, Jean-Pierre shared, “Today is the …
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World Leaders Hail Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Progress Toward Peace in Crisis
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readWorld leaders have widely welcomed the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release agreement announced on January 15, 2025. The deal, which halts the ongoing fighting in Gaza, provides vital humanitarian aid …
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Indian American Lawmakers Applaud the White House-Brokered Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and Hostage Deal
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIndian American lawmakers have expressed strong support for the White House-brokered ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas, set to take effect on January 19, 2024, just one day …
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Eric Garcetti Reflects on Oval Office Meeting with Biden and Modi: A Defining Moment of His Tenure
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readEric Garcetti, U.S. Ambassador to India, described being in the Oval Office at the White House with President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a defining moment of …
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‘It is a Blessing that South Asian Immigrants Have Chosen Maryland as Their New Home’
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readBrooke Lierman, the 34th Comptroller of Maryland, sat down for an exclusive interview with South Asian Herald on January 9, 2025, at her office in Annapolis. During the conversation, she shared …
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K V Prasad Explores Role of Indian Parliament in Nation’s Foreign Policy in New Book
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readVeteran journalist K V Prasad has authored a new book titled, “Indian Parliament: Shaping Foreign Policy,” which underscores the critical role of the Indian Parliament in influencing the nation’s foreign …
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Historic Milestone: Largest Ever Indian American Representation in U.S. Congress
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readWith the election of Suhas Subramanyam to the U.S. House of Representatives, Indian American lawmakers celebrated an unprecedented milestone, marking the largest representation of Indian Americans in U.S. history. Subramanyam, …
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Cognizant’s Ravi Kumar Highlights Indian Diaspora’s Global Impact at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readRavi Kumar, CEO of Cognizant Technologies, has emphasized the transformative influence of the 35-million-strong Indian diaspora in various fields, highlighting their role in promoting Indian culture as a “global differentiator,” …
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President Droupadi Murmu Hails Indian Diaspora as Global Trailblazers at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readPresident of India, Droupadi Murmu, lauded the Indian Diaspora for being the “best of India,” and making significant contributions to important fields recognized globally. Speaking during the valedictory session of …
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PM Modi Hails Indian Diaspora as “Ambassadors of India” at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readPrime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian diaspora as the “Ambassadors of India,” emphasizing their role in uplifting the nation’s global reputation. “Because of you, I get the opportunity to …