The United States has issued an unusually blunt warning to travelers attempting to use tourist visas as a pathway for securing American citizenship for newborns, signaling a broader tightening of …
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Congressman Dr. Ami Bera Endorses Dr. Tina Shah in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional Race
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readCongressman Dr. Ami Bera of California’s 6th District, a founding member of the Congressional Doctors Caucus, announced on December 8 that he is endorsing Dr. Tina Shah in her campaign …
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New Social Media Vetting Rules Spark Major Travel and Processing Delay Concerns for H-1B/H-4 Workers
by Anantha Paruthipattu, Special to South Asian Herald 3 minutes readState Department Expands Social Media Screening to H-1B/H-4 Applicants A new December 15, 2025, policy change by the U.S. State Department is expected to complicate international travel plans for thousands …
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Stretch Zone Centreville Brings Science-Based Stretching to the Community
by Srilekha Palle 3 minutes readStretch Zone Centreville, which officially opened its doors on December 1, 2025, will be doing the Grand Opening on December 18, 2025, in Centreville, Virginia. After more than two decades …
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Shanghai Gets New Indian Consulate Chancery as Bilateral Exchanges Grow
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Consulate General of India in Shanghai inaugurated its new state-of-the-art Chancery at the Dawning Centre in Changning District on December 7, 2025, marking the first relocation of its office …
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India Launches National Online Contests Ahead of Republic Day 2026 to Engage Citizens
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readAs India prepares to commemorate Republic Day 2026, the Ministry of Defense, in partnership with MyGov, has invited citizens to take part in what officials describe as a “vibrant series …
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Delhi Chokes, and India Fiddles: Our Modern Nero Moment
by Aditya Pratap Singh 5 minutes readEvery winter, Delhi is a city that appears to have been robbed of its ability to breathe fresh air. The air hangs low, thick, and metallic; the sun is weak, almost unwilling …
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NFID Warns of Declining Vaccine Confidence as Respiratory Viruses Surge Nationwide
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is warning that “vaccination rates are declining, and misconceptions persist,” even as respiratory illnesses rise during the busy holiday season. At a December …
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U.S. Announces $2 Million in Emergency Aid to Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe United States has pledged $2 million in emergency life-saving assistance to support Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage across the country. According …
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New York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Responds to Five-Alarm Richmond Hill Fire
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readNew York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar said she is working closely with emergency responders and support agencies following a devastating fire on December 1, 2025, in Richmond Hill that displaced 19 …