On the morning of Monday, March 16, in ten state assembly halls spread across India’s vast subcontinent, legislators will cast ballots that most people outside political circles will barely notice. …
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Congress Is Not Ready for Artificial Intelligence
by Rohith (Ro) Chari, Special to South Asian Herald 6 minutes readArtificial intelligence is already reshaping the American economy. Software writes software. Customer service is handled by algorithms. Legal research that once required teams of associates can now be completed in …
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Reps. Subramanyam and Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan HEALTHY BRAINS Act to Advance Neurodegenerative Research
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readU.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the Harmonizing Environmental Analyses and Launching Therapeutic Hubs to Yield Bolstered Research and Innovation in Neurological Science, or HEALTHY …
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Indian American Lawmakers Welcome Removal of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIndian American lawmakers have welcomed the removal of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem from her post by President Donald Trump on March 5, 2026. President Trump announced …
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IMF’s Dan Katz Warns Middle East Escalation Could Impact Global Economy, While AI and Shifting Trade Links Shape 2026 Outlook
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 10 minutes readThe recent escalation in the Middle East could significantly influence the global economy, although the scale of the impact remains uncertain, International Monetary Fund (IMF) First Deputy Managing Director Dan …
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Sen. Angela Alsobrooks Highlights Economic Opportunity, Small Business Support, and HBCUs at Milken Institute Finance Conference
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readU.S. Senator from Maryland Angela Alsobrooks described Maryland as a “great state,” emphasizing that her top priority in the Senate is expanding economic opportunity for residents across the state. Speaking …
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President Trump Says Khamenei Is ‘Dead’; Kamala Harris Warns of an Unwanted War with Iran
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readPresident Donald Trump announced on February 28, that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, whom he described as “one of the most evil people” in History, is “dead.” “This is not …
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U.S. Launches Military Action in Iran as Indian American Lawmakers Question Legality of Strike
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 9 minutes readIndian American lawmakers strongly criticized the United States military strike on Tehran on February 28, 2026, arguing that only Congress has the constitutional authority to declare war. The coordinated combat …
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Raja Krishnamoorthi Warns Against Use of Emergency Powers in 2026 Midterm Elections
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has raised concerns over recent reporting that individuals aligned with the Trump Administration are “circulating” a draft executive order that would urge President Trump …
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Indian American Lawmakers Criticize President Trump’s State of the Union Address, Raise Concerns Over Costs, and Epstein Files
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIn the wake of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address delivered on February 24, 2026, at the US Capitol in Washington DC, several Indian American lawmakers voiced sharp …