Indian American lawmakers have expressed strong support for the White House-brokered ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas, set to take effect on January 19, 2024, just one day …
Diplomacy
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Eric Garcetti Reflects on Oval Office Meeting with Biden and Modi: A Defining Moment of His Tenure
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readEric Garcetti, U.S. Ambassador to India, described being in the Oval Office at the White House with President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a defining moment of …
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Department of State Revamps Passport and Visa Services; Streamlines Processing and Online Renewals
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe Bureau of Consular Affairs at the U.S. Department of State has noted it has decisively responded to historic demand for travel documents, implementing sweeping changes to improve accessibility and …
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K V Prasad Explores Role of Indian Parliament in Nation’s Foreign Policy in New Book
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readVeteran journalist K V Prasad has authored a new book titled, “Indian Parliament: Shaping Foreign Policy,” which underscores the critical role of the Indian Parliament in influencing the nation’s foreign …
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President Droupadi Murmu Hails Indian Diaspora as Global Trailblazers at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readPresident of India, Droupadi Murmu, lauded the Indian Diaspora for being the “best of India,” and making significant contributions to important fields recognized globally. Speaking during the valedictory session of …
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Federation of Indian Associations Holds 5th US-India Conclave at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
by News India Times 3 minutes readThe Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) NY-NJ-CT-NE hosted its 5th NRI Conclave at ITC Welcome, Bhubaneswar, January 7 evening, celebrating the cultural heritage and economic collaboration between India and its …
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PM Modi Hails Indian Diaspora as “Ambassadors of India” at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readPrime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian diaspora as the “Ambassadors of India,” emphasizing their role in uplifting the nation’s global reputation. “Because of you, I get the opportunity to …
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Pakistan Joins UN Security Council for 8th Term, Pledges Commitment to Peace
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readOn January 2, 2025, Pakistan began its eighth term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2025–26 term. Pakistan will preside over the 15-member …
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US NSA Jake Sullivan Meets PM Modi: India-US Partnership Advances in Technology, Defense, and Clean Energy
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readU.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on January 6, 2025, to review the progress in the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. …
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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025: India’s Other Demographic Dividend
by Srujan Palkar, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readThe most celebrated demographic dividend for India is its young population with an average age of 28 – close also to this author’s age. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Overseas Indian …