There is never a dull moment in politics anywhere in the world. The election season for 2026 and 2028 in America began in earnest on November 4, when in an …
Politics
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ALLATRA Movement: Bridging Science, Human Rights, and Environmental Action
by Jannett Oporto, Special to South Asian Herald 9 minutes readIn a world increasingly defined by interconnected crises such as climate instability, social fragmentation, and polarization, a global volunteer network known as the ALLATRA International Public Movement seeks to promote …
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Liberal Government Survives First No-Confidence Vote as Conservatives Push for Spending Cuts
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readThe minority Liberal government survived the first of three possible no-confidence votes on its inaugural budget, defeating a Conservative amendment seeking to slash public spending. The amendment was defeated 198–139, …
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U.S. Lawmakers Urge Former Prince Andrew to Testify in Epstein Investigation
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIn a significant move underscoring growing congressional scrutiny into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) and Robert Garcia (CA-42), Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and …
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S. Jaishankar to Attend G7 Niagara Meet as India-Canada Relations Thaw
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readIndia and Canada appear to be on the threshold of restoring normal, cordial diplomatic relations after more than two years of strained ties. The first significant step came when the …
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Mississauga Becomes Second Canadian City to Condemn Anti-Hindu Hate, CoHNA Welcomes Historic Resolution
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) has welcomed a historic resolution passed by the Mississauga City Council on November 5, 2025, formally recognizing and condemning anti-Hindu hate. The …
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Opinion: Preparing the Ground for 2026 and Beyond
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readIt is not as if New York City is on fire with the election of a 34-year-old South Asian Muslim as the Mayor of the city, or that communists have …
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Indian Americans and South Asians Mark Historic Wins in 2025 U.S. Elections; Ghazala Hashmi Makes History
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readIndian American and South Asian candidates from the Democratic Party achieved major victories across the United States in the November 4 elections, marking a historic moment for representation and diversity …
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Zohran Mamdani Makes History as New York City’s Next Mayor, Quotes India’s First PM Nehru in His Victory Speech
by Anand Patelby Anand Patel 7 minutes readZohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old NY state assemblymember from Queens, has been elected the 111th mayor of New York City on November 4, 2025. His victory is historic on several counts, …
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Meenakshi Lekhi Calls Science and Technology the Bridge for a Stronger US-India Partnership at FIIDS Roundtable
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readIn a compelling address underscoring the role of innovation and shared democratic values in shaping the global order, former Minister of State for External Affairs of India, Meenakshi Lekhi said …