Defense
Opinion: Greenland and Trump …Moving From Fantasy to Reality?
It does not take much time to shift attention in Washington DC or for the media to drop their existing high-profile stories like hot potatoes. Venezuela and Nicolas Maduro are…
Politics
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Central Asia
Beyond Optics: India’s New Strategic-Commercial Linkages
America’s volatile foreign policy is forcing India to revisit its own priorities. Domestically, the Modi government seems intent to move faster on domestic reforms to buttress growth that is ordinarily fueled by commercial ties…
Bangladesh
Hindu American Foundation Raises Alarm Over Rising Violence Against Religious Minorities in Bangladesh Ahead of Elections
The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has echoed the “urgent concerns” raised by the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council over ongoing violence targeting Hindus and escalating threats faced by religious…
Capitol Hill
Trump Administration Announces U.S. Withdrawal From 66 International Organizations Citing Sovereignty and Cost Concerns
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will withdraw from 66 international organizations, including 35 non-UN bodies and 31 United Nations entities, following a review conducted by the…
Community
Anant Nambiar Sworn In to Westchester County Board, Makes History as First South Asian and Hindu Legislator
Anant Nambiar was sworn in on January 1, 2026, as the legislator representing District 7 on the Westchester County Board of Legislators at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College…
Capitol Hill
Opinion: Venezuela and Drama on the High Seas
In a dramatic development the United States has seized the oil tanker on the run for several days now but on a changed name with a newly painted Russian flag.…
Community
Jenifer Rajkumar Condemns CDC Vaccine Guideline Changes, Urges Passage of RFK Sr. Vaccine Access Act
New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar sharply criticized the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s newly issued pediatric vaccine guidelines, calling them a departure from science-based medical practice. “The CDC’s…
Community
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio Gubernatorial Campaign Raises Nearly $20 Million in 2025, Sets Fundraising Record
The Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio campaign announced it raised $9.88 million during the second half of 2025, exceeding the $9.7 million raised during the first two quarters of the year…
Community
Outgoing Hoboken Mayor Ravinder Bhalla to Join Dundon Advisers as Managing Director in Infrastructure Finance
Dundon Advisers LLC announced that outgoing Hoboken Mayor and New Jersey State Assembly Member-elect Ravinder Bhalla, 52, will join the firm on January 15, 2026, as a Managing Director and…
Capitol Hill
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Warns of Rising Health Care Costs After ACA Tax Credits Expire in Illinois
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Health leadership, and Illinois residents on January 5 at the Bronzeville Community Health Center on Chicago’s South…
Capitol Hill
Senator Lindsey Graham Says U.S. Tariffs Drove India to Cut Russian Oil Imports
US Senator from South Carolina Lindsey Graham said that US tariffs on India are the “chief reason,” India has reduced its purchases of Russian oil, linking the policy to Washington’s…
Community
Sam Joshi Sworn In for Second Term as Edison Mayor by New Jersey Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill
Mayor of Edison Sam Joshi was sworn in for a second term by New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill on January 4, 2026, at the Edison Youth Sports Complex in New…
Community
Nirav Shah Raises $510,000 in Early Maine Governor’s Race, Cites Statewide Grassroots Momentum
Nirav Shah’s campaign announced that his bid for Governor of Maine is gaining strong statewide momentum, reporting $510,000 raised in its first campaign finance filing. The campaign said the contributions…
Capitol Hill
Indian American Lawmakers Criticize Trump’s Handling of Maduro’s Arrest, Cite Lack of Congressional Approval
While acknowledging that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is an “illegitimate dictator,” several Indian American lawmakers in the U.S. Congress criticized the Trump administration for using military force without congressional authorization…
Children & Students Corner
The India We Imagine: Re-envisioning India’s Global Role at the 23rd India Conference at Harvard
The India Conference at Harvard, one of the world’s longest-running student-led forums on India, will return to Harvard University on February 14 and 15, 2026, convening global leaders, thinkers, and creators…
Community
Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as New York City’s 112th Mayor, Pledges Inclusive and Expansive Governance
Standing alongside tens of thousands of people gathered at City Hall in Lower Manhattan and braving the January chill beneath what he described as a “resurgent flame of hope,” 34-year-old…