The 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 …
Economy
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India Unveils Diversification Plan as U.S. Tariffs Hit Key Industries
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIn the wake of a severe tariff shock from the U.S., India is pivoting its economic strategy away from a tariff war and toward an aggressive export diversification plan. The …
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Virginia Lawmakers Oppose Golden to Mars Power Line Route, Cite Harm to Loudoun Residents
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readVirginia 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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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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Born in America, Reimagined for India: The 2025 Indian Scout Arrives
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readThe Scout has always been more than a motorcycle. For over a century, it has carried the weight of American motorcycling heritage on its broad chrome shoulders, balancing old-school cruiser …
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Diaspora Left in the Lurch: Trump’s Trade War Blocks India’s Gifts and Festive Cargo
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readWith the festive season about to begin, the Trump administration’s abrupt tariff overhaul has left the Indian diaspora in the United States bracing for a hollow celebration. India Post has …
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Reps. Krishnamoorthi and Bera Introduce Bill to Block Advanced AI Chip Exports to China Without Congressional Approval
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readRanking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), introduced the No Advanced Chips for …
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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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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 …