The U.S. State Department has announced a pause in immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries, including several South Asian nations: Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Afghanistan. In a …
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Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as New York City’s 112th Mayor, Pledges Inclusive and Expansive Governance
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 9 minutes readStanding alongside tens of thousands of people gathered at City Hall in Lower Manhattan and braving the January chill beneath what he described as a “resurgent flame of hope,” 34-year-old …
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Pramila Jayapal Condemns Trump Administration’s Denaturalization Plans, Warns of Threat to U.S. Citizens
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readIndian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, has strongly criticized the Trump administration’s reported plans to denaturalize U.S. citizens. “I …
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Jayapal and Fletcher Lead 117 House Democrats Urging DHS to Reverse Halt on Naturalization for Travel Ban Countries
by SAH Staff Reporter 6 minutes readCongresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-07) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, led 117 Democratic members of the House of Representatives in …
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US Hosts First G20 Sherpa Meeting in Washington, Outlines Economic Priorities for 2026 Presidency
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe United States convened the first G20 Sherpa meeting of its 2026 Presidency in Washington on December 15 and 16, 2025, describing the discussions as “successful.” The meeting brought together …
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India and South Africa: Bilateral ties strengthened by the diaspora
by Sanjeev Joshipura and Kinesh Pather 5 minutes readIndia and South Africa share a long, historically rooted relationship shaped by anti-colonial solidarity, shared democratic values, and growing economic cooperation. At the heart of this partnership is the vibrant …
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Spain Defeats India to Claim Ninth Place as South Africa, Ireland and Japan Close Strong at FIH Women’s Junior World Cup
by Prabhjot Singh 6 minutes readOn a day of high-intensity hockey deciding positions nine through 16, India went down fighting to Spain 1-2 to finish 10th, as South Africa, Ireland and Japan also wrapped up …
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England Secures Ninth Place as Australia Records Its Lowest Finish at Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup
by Prabhjot Singh 5 minutes readAustralia, long regarded as a global hockey force, recorded its lowest-ever finish at the FIH Junior Men’s World Cup in Chennai, placing 11th after a 4-2 win over South Africa …
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Germany and Argentina Advance to Quarterfinals as Japan and China Exit Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readGermany and Argentina booked their places in the quarterfinals of the FIH Hockey World Cup for Junior Men in Tamil Nadu on Monday, while Asian contenders Japan and China bowed …
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India Crushes Namibia 13-0 in Opening Match at FIH Junior Women’s World Cup
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readIndia made a commanding start to its FIH Junior Women’s World Cup campaign on December 1, beating Namibia 13-0 at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped, Estadio Nacional in Santiago, …