President Donald Trump has extended an official invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join what he described as a “Historic and Magnificent” effort aimed at solidifying peace in …
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Indian American Leaders Applaud “Historic” Inauguration of Virginia Gov. Spanberger and Lt. Gov. Hashmi
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readIndian American lawmakers and community leaders have welcomed the January 17 inauguration of Virginia’s first woman Governor, Abigail Spanberger, and its first Muslim and South Asian American Lieutenant Governor, Ghazala …
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Abigail Spanberger Makes History, Sworn In as Virginia’s 75th Governor and First Woman, Unveils Affordability and Unity Agenda
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readRichmond, Virginia: On a freezing, rainy, and cloudy day, Abigail Spanberger made history, on January 17, 2026, becoming the first woman Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Governor Spanberger was …
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What Zohran Mamdani’s Rise Means for South Asians in the United States
by Alisha Zaidi, Special to South Asian Herald 3 minutes readIt has been just two weeks since Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the Mayor of New York City. In that short time, Mamdani has delivered on his promises and …
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Building Bridges Across Continents Through Storytelling and Strategy
by Rishini Weeraratne, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readFrom the classrooms of Colombo to the boardrooms of London, my journey has been shaped by purpose, persistence, and possibility. As a journalist, editor, communications strategist, and global ambassador, I …
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India Calls for Reformed Multilateralism, UN Security Council Expansion at General Assembly Plenary
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readIndia has emphasized the need for United Nations member states to act with a “joint sense of purpose” to advance “reformed multilateralism,” highlighting the urgency of updating global institutions to …
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CUNY Names 29 Students, Including Three South Asians, as Gilman Scholarship Recipients; Eight Selected for Kaplan Leadership Program
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe City University of New York has announced the selection of 29 students, including three South Asians, Niharika Ojha, Manasvini Chitharanjan, and Jafnoon Khatun, for the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman …
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Bhajan Clubbing Night Makes U.S. Debut in New Jersey, Drawing Over 400 Attendees
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readJyotsna Sharma and Tarun Sharma, co-founders of Cultivate Talents Unlimited LLC, organized the first-ever “Bhajan Clubbing Night” in the United States on January 9, 2026, in New Jersey. The event …
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“Hate Will Have No Oxygen,” Says Gov. Wes Moore While Addressing AAPI Leaders in Maryland
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readMaryland Governor Wes Moore has asserted that “hate will have no oxygen” as long as he leads the state. Speaking at an Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) fundraising event …
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US Lawmakers Say India–US Partnership Could Shape a Century of Peace, Warn Against Russia and China Influence
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readUS Representative Rich McCormick, co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, has said the United States and India have the potential to “usher” in a new generation …