Indian 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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B.C. Trade Mission to India Advances Technology, Life Sciences, and Energy Partnerships Amid U.S. Trade Uncertainty
by Prabhjot Singh 6 minutes readA high-level British Columbia delegation led by Premier David Eby has focused its six-day visit to India on strengthening business, technology, and innovation ties, positioning trade diversification as a priority …
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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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IAICC to Host Free In-Person AI Skills Workshop in Vienna, Virginia on January 29
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe Indian American International Chamber of Commerce (IAICC) will host a free, in-person artificial intelligence workshop on January 29, 2026, in Vienna, Virginia. According to IAICC, the workshop is aimed …
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President Trump Unveils ‘Great Healthcare Plan,’ Promising Lower Drug Costs, Reduced Premiums, and Greater Transparency
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readPresident Donald Trump has unveiled a new health care proposal, titled the “Great Healthcare Plan,” and is calling on Congress to pass the measure, which the White House describes as …
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Proposes Amendments to Curb Trump Foreign Policy Spending, GOP Blocks Measures
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readU.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has introduced a series of amendments to two federal government funding bills that he said are aimed at curbing President Trump’s “reckless” foreign policy initiatives …
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Avtar Singh Walia Honored by IAOTP as Top Restaurant Owner of the Year; Tamarind Tribeca Named Top Restaurant for 2025
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIn a glittering ceremony at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Avtar Singh Walia, widely credited with transforming the profile of Indian cuisine in the United States, was honored as …
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U.S. State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries, Including South Asian Nations
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe U.S. State Department has announced a pause in immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries, including several South Asian nations: Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Afghanistan. In a …
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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 …