Virginia lawmakers, representing Loudoun County, are raising strong objections to the proposed Golden to Mars (GTM) high-voltage transmission lines in the County, warning that the project would impose a “disproportionate …
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ICA Brings Back Festival of India to Howard County Fairgrounds in Maryland
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe 7th Annual Festival of India, a two-day celebration of Indian heritage, diversity, and community spirit, will be held on September 20-21, 2025, at the Howard County Fairgrounds in Maryland. …
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Textiles, Shrimp, Jewelry Hit as US tariffs Rise to 50%; Exporters Fear Collapse
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia’s export engine is bracing for its sharpest external shock in years after Washington imposed an additional 25% tariff on a wide range of Indian-origin goods, raising total duties on …
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Democrats Keep Playing Defense, While Gavin Newsom Shows How to Play Offense
by Rohith (Ro) Chari, Special to South Asian Herald 3 minutes readAs the Democratic Party begins to look beyond 2024 and toward the next generation of leadership, one name should be front and center: Gavin Newsom. In a party that too …
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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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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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Trump Nominates Sergio Gor as U.S. Ambassador to India Amid Rising Trade Tensions
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readU.S. President Donald Trump on August 22, 2025, nominated Sergio Gor to serve as the next United States Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. …
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Guest Column: Tariffs, Alliances, and Nuclear Fears
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readEvery time there is a new dispensation in Washington, D.C., there is always a debate in the Asia-Pacific or Indo-Pacific on the all-too-important issue of commitment: will the United States …
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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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Nikki Haley Warns U.S.-India Ties at “Inflection Point,” Urges Partnership to Counter China
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readFormer U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has cautioned that the U.S.-India relationship is at a critical “inflection point” after four decades of strengthening ties, warning that India …