Richmond, 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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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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CUNY Names 29 Students, Including Three South Asians, as Gilman Scholarship Recipients; Eight Selected for Kaplan Leadership Program
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe City University of New York has announced the selection of 29 students, including three South Asians, Niharika Ojha, Manasvini Chitharanjan, and Jafnoon Khatun, for the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman …
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“7 Decades: A Silent Refugee Crisis” Art Exhibition Brings Untold Refugee Stories to Capitol Hill
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes read7 Decades: A Silent Refugee Crisis, an immersive art exhibition curated by human rights advocate and artist Kiran Chukkapalli, will be presented on January 16, 2026, at the Rayburn House …
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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 …
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US Lawmakers Say India–US Partnership Could Shape a Century of Peace, Warn Against Russia and China Influence
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readUS Representative Rich McCormick, co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, has said the United States and India have the potential to “usher” in a new generation …
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CGI Seattle and Seattle University Hold India AI Impact Summit 2026 Briefing
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIn partnership with Seattle University, the Consulate General of India in Seattle co-hosted a briefing session on the upcoming AI India Impact Summit 2026 on January 12, 2026, at the …
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AAPI Hosts 19th Global Health Summit 2026 in Odisha, Highlighting India-U.S. Medical Collaboration
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) hosted its 19th Annual Global Health Summit (GHS) 2026 from January 9 to 11 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The three-day gathering brought …
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Consulate General of India in Seattle Hosts World Hindi Day Kavi Sammelan with Community Poets
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readOn the occasion of World Hindi Day, the Consulate General of India in Seattle, in collaboration with Mahila Kavya Manch (MKM), Seattle, organized a special “Kavi Sammelan” (poetry recital) on …