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Diaspora

South Asians Reshape U.S. Politics 

The 2026 U.S. midterm elections could become a defining moment for South Asian American political representation, with candidates contesting some of the country's highest-profile races for governor, Congress and mayor.…

By R. Suryamurthy · August 12, 2026

Bangladesh

Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahabuddin Resigns Under Pressure 

Bangladesh’s President Mohammad Shahabuddin, widely known by his nickname ‘Chuppu’ resigned on Friday, bringing to an end a tenure that had become increasingly uncomfortable for almost every major political force…

By Jayanta Roy Chowdhury & Anand Venkitachalam · July 25, 2026

Community

House Democratic Leaders Endorse Shri Thanedar’s Re-election Bid

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, and House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar have endorsed Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar for re-election in Michigan's 13th Congressional District.…

By SAH Staff Reporter · July 20, 2026

Diaspora

Andy Burnham’s Long Road to No. 10 

India watches with bated breath the change of leadership in Britain, as Keir Starmer — who cemented the historic Indo-UK Free Trade Agreement benefitting his country — hands over the…

By TN Ashok · July 18, 2026

Capitol Hill

Opinion: Still Battling Communists…

When President Donald Trump speaks of communism and communists it is clear that he is merely sounding the political bugle of the time, especially as mid-term elections are around the…

By Sridhar Krishnaswami · July 16, 2026

Children & Students Corner

VA Lieutenant Governor Unveils Virginia Summer Reading List

Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Ghazala Hashmi has unveiled a Summer Reading List inviting Virginians to explore books that examine the connections between literature, civic life, democracy, and government ahead of…

By SAH Staff Reporter · July 15, 2026

Diaspora

Indian American Impact Endorses Nirav Shah for Senate

Indian American Impact has endorsed Nirav Shah in his campaign for the United States Senate from Maine. According to a statement from the organization, Shah would become only the second…

By SAH Staff Reporter · July 11, 2026

Diaspora

Exclusive: Aruna Miller Reflects on Progress, Vision for Next Four Years 

Following the Moore-Miller administration's decisive victory in Maryland's Democratic gubernatorial primary on June 23, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller spoke with South Asian Herald in an exclusive interview about the administration's accomplishments over…

By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman · June 29, 2026

Capitol Hill

Rep. Krishnamoorthi Warns USPS Chief Over Mail Ballots

Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, warned Postmaster General David Steiner that he would pursue a congressional subpoena…

By SAH Staff Reporter · June 26, 2026

DMV Region

Moore, Miller Win Maryland Primary

Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller officially became their party’s nominees for Maryland’s November gubernatorial election after winning the June 23 primary. “I’m asking Marylanders to reelect Lieutenant…

By SAH Staff Reporter · June 24, 2026