At a Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill, U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) hailed India as a “major global power,” calling the U.S.-India relationship one of the most consequential in the …

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 …

President 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 …

Indian 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. …

Indian 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 …

After 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 …

Indian 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 …

Republican 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 …

The 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 …