Indian American lawmakers at both the federal and state levels have expressed their condolences following the passing of former U.S. Congressman Gerry Connolly, who represented Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. Connolly …
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Senator Andy Kim Highlights Crisis of Trust in U.S. Politics at AAPI Leaders’ Summit
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readU.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) acknowledged widespread public disillusionment with politics, stating that many Americans view the system as “broken” and are experiencing a “distrust in government right now.” Speaking …
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Guest Essay: Democrats Have a Long Way to Go
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readTo the leadership and the rank and file of the Democratic Party, the message coming across is very simple: wake up and smell the coffee. A latest poll by AP/NORC …
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Virginia Lawmakers Honor AANHPI Heritage Month with Commonwealth Coffee
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readU.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), along with U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), hosted a Commonwealth Coffee on March 15, 2025, in honor …
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Indian-American Doctors Urge U.S. Lawmakers to Address Medicare Cuts, Green Card Delays, and Physician Shortages
by SAH Staff Reporter 5 minutes readThe American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) brought key concerns of Indian-American physicians to the attention of U.S. lawmakers during its annual Legislative Day, held May 7–8, 2025, …
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India-U.S. Strategic Ties Bolstered by Joint Stand Against Cross-Border Terrorism
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readIndia’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, emphasized the robust bilateral framework that India and the United States have built to combat “terrorism, extremism, radicalization, drug trafficking, illegal migration, …
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Amid sustained diplomatic pressure and intervention from the United States, India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire following several days of escalating cross-border military exchanges that began on May …
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Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Expansion of Domestic H-1B Visa Renewals After 2024 Pilot Success
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readIndian-American U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ami Bera (D-CA), Ro Khanna (D-CA), and Shri Thanedar (D-MI), along with Representatives Rich McCormick (R-GA), and Don Bacon (R-NE), have …
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USIBC President Calls for US-India Free Trade Agreement Amid Growing Strategic and Economic Convergence
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readLos Angeles, California: President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), Ambassador Atul Keshap, emphasized the urgent need for the United States and India to “go beyond tariffs,” citing the Free …
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India and US Push Forward on Bilateral Trade Agreement Amid Tariff Talks and Strategic Collaboration
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIndia and the United States are making steady progress on a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), with tariffs emerging as a central component of the negotiations, according to Dr. Ajay Kumar, …