Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA) hosted Washington, D.C.’s annual Diwali celebration, marking the festival of lights October 30, 2025, at the …
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India, US Sign 10-Year Defense Partnership Framework to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Cooperation
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndia’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh met with U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting – Plus (ADMM-Plus) on October 31, 2025, …
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Indian American Democratic Leaders Endorse Educator Jon Pepper for Loudoun County School Board
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readLongtime Northern Virginia educator, and Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) parent Jon Pepper, who is contesting for the Dulles District seat on the Loudoun County School Board, has received major …
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Opinion: A New Dangerous Race in The Making
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes read“I hated to do it, but had no choice! Because of other countries’ testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our nuclear weapons on an …
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Town of Leesburg in Virginia Proclaims October as Hindu Heritage Month
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe Town of Leesburg, Virginia, has officially proclaimed October 2025 as “Hindu Heritage Month,” at the Town Council meeting on October 28, recognizing the Hindu community’s profound cultural and spiritual …
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Indo-US Bridging RARE Summit 2025 to Convene Global Experts and Advocates at George Mason University
by SAH Special Correspondent 5 minutes readThe Indo US Organization for Rare Diseases (IndoUSrare) has announced that the Indo-US Bridging RARE Summit 2025 will take place from November 2–4, 2025, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, …
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AAPI Victory Fund Launches “Civic Playground for Creators” to Empower Digital Storytellers as Agents of Democracy
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readIn an innovative move to engage diverse audiences through authentic storytelling, the AAPI Victory Fund has launched a new initiative titled “Civic Playground for Creators.” The program aims to harness …
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Indian Cultural Association of Howard County Wins 2025 Human Rights Award
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Indian Cultural Association (ICA) of Howard County has been honored with the 2025 Human Rights Award, presented by the Howard County Human Rights Commission and the Office of Human …
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Maryland Hosts Annual “Embassy Night” at Washington International Horse Show to Showcase Global Partnerships
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe Maryland Secretary of State, Susan Lee, hosted the annual “Embassy Night” at the 67th Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), on October 25, 2025, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, where diplomats …
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Indian American Leaders Rally for Voter Engagement at “Diwali Day of Action” in Northern Virginia
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readThe Indian American (IA) Impact and the AAPI Victory Fund came together to host the “Diwali Day of Action” an event focused on civic participation, voter turnout, and community empowerment, …