Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08) and Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) have introduced their “Stop Trump’s Abuse of Power Act” as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), seeking to …
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Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Honors South Asian Herald Editor-in-Chief with Congressional Record Commendation
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readIndian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) has recognized T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman, Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief of South Asian Herald, with a commendation in the Congressional Record during the proceedings of the 119th …
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President Trump Calls U.S.-India Trade Ties “One-Sided,” Defends Tariffs Amid Court Ruling
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readU.S. President Donald Trump has described America’s trade relationship with India as “one-sided,” criticizing New Delhi for imposing some of the world’s highest tariffs. “I get along with India very …
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New $250 Visa Integrity Fee to Increase U.S. Travel Costs for Foreign Nationals and Employers
by Anantha Paruthipattu, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readUnder the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA, Public Law 119-21), which took effect on July 4, 2025, the U.S. government introduced a new Visa Integrity Fee. This $250 fee …
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Guest Column: Arresting the Slide in India-United States Ties
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readIn more ways than one, it is sad to see a relationship that was nurtured by many Prime Ministers and Presidents over the last twenty-five years being allowed to go …
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White House Says Indian American Store Owner Praises Trump’s Law and Order Measures
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted the story of an Indian American business owner in Washington D.C., who said she feels “much safer” following President Donald Trump’s deployment of …
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USISPF-Led Roundtable Highlights Double-Digit Growth in India’s Tourism Industry
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readThe U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) hosted a high-level CEO roundtable in New Delhi with Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, bringing together senior leaders from across …
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Takoma Music School Brings Together Artists and Community for First Anniversary Celebration
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readTakoma Music School celebrated its first anniversary on August 24, 2025, bringing together community members, local artists, and music enthusiasts for an evening of performances and festivities in Takoma Park, …
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Trump’s Nomination of Sergio Gor as U.S. Ambassador to India a “Very Positive Step,” Says Harsh Shringla
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIndia’s Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and former Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla has described President Donald Trump’s nomination of Sergio Gor as the next U.S. Ambassador to India as a …
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U.S. and India Hold 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue, Advance Defense and Strategic Cooperation
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe United States and India convened a virtual U.S.-India 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue on August 25, 2025, to review ongoing bilateral and strategic initiatives. The meeting was co-chaired by Senior Bureau …