In a stirring message of solidarity to the rare disease community, Virginia Congressman Suhas Subramanyam pledged to be their “champion in Congress,” underscoring the critical need for sustained funding, research, …
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Supreme Court Showdown to Decide Fate of President Trump’s Global Tariffs
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readThe U.S. Supreme Court will on November 5, 2025, hear one of the most consequential trade cases in decades — Learning Resources, Inc. v. Donald J. Trump — a legal …
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Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman Welcomes Federal Court Ruling Ensuring SNAP Funding During Shutdown
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readMaryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman has welcomed a federal judge’s ruling requiring the federal government to release funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing federal shutdown. …
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Indian American Democratic Leaders Endorse Educator Jon Pepper for Loudoun County School Board
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readLongtime Northern Virginia educator, and Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) parent Jon Pepper, who is contesting for the Dulles District seat on the Loudoun County School Board, has received major …
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Town of Leesburg in Virginia Proclaims October as Hindu Heritage Month
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe Town of Leesburg, Virginia, has officially proclaimed October 2025 as “Hindu Heritage Month,” at the Town Council meeting on October 28, recognizing the Hindu community’s profound cultural and spiritual …
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AAPI Victory Fund Launches “Civic Playground for Creators” to Empower Digital Storytellers as Agents of Democracy
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readIn an innovative move to engage diverse audiences through authentic storytelling, the AAPI Victory Fund has launched a new initiative titled “Civic Playground for Creators.” The program aims to harness …
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Indian American Leaders Rally for Voter Engagement at “Diwali Day of Action” in Northern Virginia
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readThe Indian American (IA) Impact and the AAPI Victory Fund came together to host the “Diwali Day of Action” an event focused on civic participation, voter turnout, and community empowerment, …
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Commends Banks and Credit Unions for Supporting Federal Workers Amid Shutdown
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readAs millions of federal employees missed their first full paycheck due to the ongoing government shutdown this week, Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has commended several banks and credit …
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Exclusive: Ghazala Hashmi on Education, Equity, and Why Virginia Must Lead with Compassion
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 9 minutes readVirginia State Senator Ghazala Hashmi has built a life rooted in education, equity, and civic duty. An immigrant from Hyderabad, India and a longtime professor of American literature, she made …
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White House Says H1B Visa System “Spammed with Fraud,” Defends New Reforms Amid Shutdown and Legal Challenges
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe White House has defended recent reforms to the H1B visa system, asserting that the program has been “spammed with fraud” for too long and that the President’s top priority …