Indian American lawmakers and community leaders have welcomed the January 17 inauguration of Virginia’s first woman Governor, Abigail Spanberger, and its first Muslim and South Asian American Lieutenant Governor, Ghazala …
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Abigail Spanberger Makes History, Sworn In as Virginia’s 75th Governor and First Woman, Unveils Affordability and Unity Agenda
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readRichmond, 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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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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Raja Krishnamoorthi Moves to Block Insurrection Act Deployment Without State Approval
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readResponding to President Donald Trump’s “threat” to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy federal forces against anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota, Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) announced he is offering …
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President Trump Unveils ‘Great Healthcare Plan,’ Promising Lower Drug Costs, Reduced Premiums, and Greater Transparency
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readPresident Donald Trump has unveiled a new health care proposal, titled the “Great Healthcare Plan,” and is calling on Congress to pass the measure, which the White House describes as …
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Proposes Amendments to Curb Trump Foreign Policy Spending, GOP Blocks Measures
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readU.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has introduced a series of amendments to two federal government funding bills that he said are aimed at curbing President Trump’s “reckless” foreign policy initiatives …
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U.S. State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries, Including South Asian Nations
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe U.S. State Department has announced a pause in immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries, including several South Asian nations: Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Afghanistan. In a …
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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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Marie Rader Series Opens 2026 Season with Ragamala Dance Company’s “Sacred Earth” in New Jersey
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readAs its first presentation of 2026, the Marie Rader Series will present “Ragamala Dance Company: Sacred Earth” on January 31 at Pfleeger Concert Hall in Glassboro, New Jersey. Performed with …
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US Adds Bangladesh, Nepal to Visa Bond Requirement for B-1/B-2 Visitors Beginning January 21, 2026
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe U.S. Department of State has announced that South Asian countries, including Bangladesh and Nepal, will be added to the list of nations whose citizens must post refundable bonds of …