Virginia 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 …
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US Senator Mark Warner Calls India a “Major Global Power” at Diwali Celebration on Capitol Hill
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readAt a Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill, U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) hailed India as a “major global power,” calling the U.S.-India relationship one of the most consequential in the …
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Rep. Ro Khanna Introduces ICE Oversight and Reform Resolution to Bolster Transparency and Civil Rights Protections
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndian American Congressman Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) has introduced the ICE Oversight and Reform Resolution, calling for greater transparency, accountability, and adherence to constitutional protections in U.S. immigration enforcement operations. …
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Raja Krishnamoorthi Demands Accountability from DHS Amid Shutdown and Alleged Mistreatment of Journalists in Illinois
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIndian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has called for immediate accountability from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over its conduct during the ongoing government shutdown — particularly the furlough …
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Condemns ICE Violence in Hoffman Estates, Accuses Trump Administration of “Secrecy and Brutality”
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readIndian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has reaffirmed the authenticity of a viral video showing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents violently detaining individuals in Hoffman Estates, Illinois – confirming …
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Virginia 2025: GOP’s John Reid Talks Economic Growth, South Asian Outreach, and LGBTQ+ Rights
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readRepublican nominee John Reid, a former WRVA radio host and veteran broadcaster, is running to become Virginia’s first openly gay Lieutenant Governor. In this wide-ranging conversation with South Asian Herald, on …
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Maryland Secretary of Higher Education Commends Global Tamil Diaspora at 12th World Tamils Economic Conference
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readBethesda, Maryland: Maryland Secretary of Higher Education, Sanjay Rai, Ph.D., commended the legacy and contributions of the Tamil diaspora, describing their global role as a “celebration of that spirit” during the …
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USISPF Welcomes Senate Confirmation of Sergio Gor and S. Paul Kapur, Calls It a Boost for US-India Relations
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has congratulated Sergio Gor and S. Paul Kapur on their Senate confirmations as the next US Ambassador to India and Assistant Secretary of State …
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U.S. Lawmakers Urge President Trump to Repair Relations with India, Reverse Tariff Escalations
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readA group of 21 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives has called on President Donald Trump to take immediate action to mend America’s strained relationship with India and roll …