Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) has urged the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) to review community concerns over Dominion Energy’s proposed 500kV/230kV Golden to Mars transmission project, citing strong …
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Reps. Krishnamoorthi and Stevens Introduce Amendment to Curb Presidential Power Over National Guard Deployments
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readCongressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08) and Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) have introduced their “Stop Trump’s Abuse of Power Act” as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), seeking to …
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Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Honors South Asian Herald Editor-in-Chief with Congressional Record Commendation
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readIndian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) has recognized T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman, Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief of South Asian Herald, with a commendation in the Congressional Record during the proceedings of the 119th …
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New $250 Visa Integrity Fee to Increase U.S. Travel Costs for Foreign Nationals and Employers
by Anantha Paruthipattu, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readUnder the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA, Public Law 119-21), which took effect on July 4, 2025, the U.S. government introduced a new Visa Integrity Fee. This $250 fee …
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From Sanctions to Solutions: Use Russia’s Frozen Billions for Peace
by Gopal Khanna & Rasita Vishnuram 4 minutes read“Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” — John F. Kennedy It is heartening to see the United States and its NATO allies …
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Reps. Krishnamoorthi and Bera Introduce Bill to Block Advanced AI Chip Exports to China Without Congressional Approval
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readRanking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), introduced the No Advanced Chips for …
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Introduces Affordable Commutes Act to Curb Rising Toll Costs
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readTo address the rising costs of private toll roads and protect commuters from unfair toll pricing, Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) introduced the Affordable Commutes Act this week. The …
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Suhas Subramanyam Introduces WATCH ICE Act to Increase Transparency in Immigration Enforcement
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readIndian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) has introduced the Watching Arrest and Transfer Criminal Histories in ICE (WATCH ICE) Act to enhance transparency and accountability within U.S. Immigration and Customs …
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NCAIA and DMV Organizations Host India’s 79th Independence Day Celebrations in Aldie, VA
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe National Council of Asian Indian Associations (NCAIA), in collaboration with other community organizations in the DMV area, hosted India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations on August 17, 2025, at John …
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Loudoun County Treasurer Honors T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman for Excellence in “Community Journalism”
by SAH Special Correspondent 5 minutes readLoudoun County Treasurer Henry C. Eickelberg recognized T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman, Editor-in-Chief of the South Asian Herald, for his excellence in “community journalism” during India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations at Dulles …