Maryland Governor Wes Moore described Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller as a “Human Diwali,” saying she makes the “world brighter wherever she goes.” “We have the best Lieutenant Governor in the …
Immigration
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White House Says H1B Visa System “Spammed with Fraud,” Defends New Reforms Amid Shutdown and Legal Challenges
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe White House has defended recent reforms to the H1B visa system, asserting that the program has been “spammed with fraud” for too long and that the President’s top priority …
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US Senator Mark Warner Calls India a “Major Global Power” at Diwali Celebration on Capitol Hill
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readAt 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 …
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Jyoti Gondek Loses Calgary Mayoral Race; Jeromy Farkas Poised to Become City’s 38th Mayor
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readIn 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 …
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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 …