In 2021, Jyoti Gondek made history as the first woman of Indian descent to serve as Mayor of a Canadian city. Four years later, she made history again—this time as …
Immigration
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President Trump Joins Indian American Officials and Business Leaders to Celebrate Diwali at the Oval Office
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readPresident Donald Trump celebrated Diwali at the Oval Office in the White House on October 21, 2025, emphasizing the festival’s message of light and renewal while recognizing the contributions of …
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Rep. Ro Khanna Introduces ICE Oversight and Reform Resolution to Bolster Transparency and Civil Rights Protections
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndian American Congressman Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) has introduced the ICE Oversight and Reform Resolution, calling for greater transparency, accountability, and adherence to constitutional protections in U.S. immigration enforcement operations. …
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Raja Krishnamoorthi Demands Accountability from DHS Amid Shutdown and Alleged Mistreatment of Journalists in Illinois
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIndian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has called for immediate accountability from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over its conduct during the ongoing government shutdown — particularly the furlough …
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Canada to Table New Bill Tightening Bail and Border Laws as Crime Concerns Mount
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes readAfter rejecting the Conservative Party’s “Jail, not Bail” proposal two weeks ago, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government has announced plans to introduce new legislation in the House of Commons …
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Condemns ICE Violence in Hoffman Estates, Accuses Trump Administration of “Secrecy and Brutality”
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readIndian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has reaffirmed the authenticity of a viral video showing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents violently detaining individuals in Hoffman Estates, Illinois – confirming …
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Virginia 2025: GOP’s John Reid Talks Economic Growth, South Asian Outreach, and LGBTQ+ Rights
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readRepublican nominee John Reid, a former WRVA radio host and veteran broadcaster, is running to become Virginia’s first openly gay Lieutenant Governor. In this wide-ranging conversation with South Asian Herald, on …
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American Hindu Coalition Endorses Virginia Attorney General for Second Term, Praises His Commitment to Merit and Civil Rights
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe American Hindu Coalition (AHC) has officially endorsed Virginia Attorney General, Jason Miyares, for a second term in office during a meeting held on October 8, 2025, at the Staybridge …
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“Are You Alright, Bud?”: Pittsburgh Killing Deepens Fears Over Rising Violence Against Indians Abroad
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readThe final words of 51-year-old motel manager Rakesh Ehagaban — “Are you alright, bud?” — now echo as a chilling symbol of vulnerability for a diaspora under siege. Ehagaban, an …
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Canada Tightens Oversight of Temporary Foreign Worker Program Amid Rising Employer Penalties
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readCanada is intensifying its enforcement of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program as part of efforts to build lasting economic resilience and protect workers’ rights. According to the Employment and …