New 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 …
South Asia & US
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Afghan National Charged With First-Degree Murder in Thanksgiving Eve Shooting Near White House
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readA 29-year-old Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal of Bellingham, Washington, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with what authorities describe as an “ambush-style shooting” that targeted two members of …
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Secures Over $3 Million in Federal Funding for Key Community Projects in Rural Virginia
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readU.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has announced that his office has secured more than $3 million in federal funding for community projects in Fauquier and Rappahannock counties. Fifteen local initiatives …
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House Members Press VA and HUD for Answers on Budget Proposal That Could Undermine Veteran Housing Programs
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readUS Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi and Delia Ramirez of Illinois have led a group of 12 House members in demanding clarity from the Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Housing and …
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The Silent Crisis in South Asian Success: Why Our Brightest Voices Stay Quiet and What It’s Costing Us
by Neelu Kaur, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readAcross the U.S., South Asians are breaking barriers in medicine, tech, finance, academia, and entrepreneurship. We are one of the most educated and highest-earning immigrant groups in the country. Yet …
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India Says WTO Tech Pact Hurt Domestic Electronics Industry, Triggering Decades of Import Dependence
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readA parliamentary panel has warned that India’s decision to accept sweeping zero-tariff commitments under the WTO’s Information Technology Agreement (ITA) “effectively froze the country out of building a competitive electronics …
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The recent demise of Dharmendra had one sad element: a giant who gave 65 years of his life to cinema never got any acting award, except for the “Lifetime Achievement” awards that are given …
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White House Labels Afghan National a “Foreign Terrorist” and Criticizes Biden Administration’s Handling of 2021 Evacuations
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readThe White House has labeled the 29-year-old Afghan national accused of ambushing two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House on November 26, 2025, as a …
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India Crushes Namibia 13-0 in Opening Match at FIH Junior Women’s World Cup
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readIndia made a commanding start to its FIH Junior Women’s World Cup campaign on December 1, beating Namibia 13-0 at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped, Estadio Nacional in Santiago, …
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“Her Voice” Inaugural Charity Gala to Raise Funds for Loudoun Abuse Survivors
by Swetha Venkataramani 4 minutes read“Her Voice,” a nonprofit organization led by local students, will hold its inaugural Charity Gala on December 6, 2025, in Ashburn, Virginia, aiming to raise $8,000 for the Loudoun Abused …