Shortly after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, on January 20, 2025, Donald Trump declared that the “golden age of America” had begun, asserting that he …
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Indian American Kannan Srinivasan sworn in as the Virginia State Senator for Senate District 32
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readIndian American Kannan Srinivasan was sworn in as the Virginia State Senator for Senate District 32, on January 15, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. In 2024, Srinivasan made history as the …
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Strengthening the Partnership with India is Key to Tackling the Global Synthetic Drug Crisis
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readIndian American Dr. Rahul Gupta made history as the first medical doctor to head the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Born in India to an Indian …
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Karine Jean-Pierre Delivers Final Press Briefing as White House Press Secretary, Reflects on Legacy and Gratitude
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readOn 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, …