Bangladesh Human Rights Watch (BHRW), an organization advocating for democracy, secularism, and human rights in Bangladesh, has urged the Trump-Vance administration to take immediate steps to help restore constitutional order …
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Trump-Appointed NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan Resigns After Five Years of Service
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndian American scientist and academic leader Sethuraman Panchanathan has announced his resignation as Director of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), effective April 24, 2025. “Today, I am announcing my …
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Nandan Nilekani Champions the “Finternet” as the Future of Global Finance at IMF Panel
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readChairman and Co-founder of Infosys and Founding Chairman of UIDAI (Aadhaar), Nandan Nilekani, has reiterated that the time is ripe to adopt the concept of the “Finternet.” The concept, introduced …
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2025 Spring Meetings: World Bank President Banga Stresses Importance of Lower Tariffs and Regional Trade at High-Level Panel
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga underscored the benefits of lower tariffs, emphasizing that they are “good for everybody,” and highlighting the growing significance of bilateral and …
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U.S. Leaders, Indian American Lawmakers, and Community Organizations Condemn Kashmir Terror Attack That Killed 26 Tourists
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readUS President Donald Trump has extended his deepest condolences to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, located in Indian-administered Kashmir. The attack, which took …
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JD Vance Highlights US-India Strategic Partnership at India-US Forum in Jaipur, Praises PM Modi’s Leadership
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readVice President JD Vance affirmed the strength of the U.S.-India relationship during his address at the Ananta Centre’s India-U.S. Forum on April 22, 2025, in Jaipur, India, emphasizing the Trump-Vance …
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IMF’s Gita Gopinath Highlights Role of Resilient Capital Markets and AI at IMF-IOSCO Conference
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readDeputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Gita Gopinath, underscored the vital importance of resilient and stable capital markets in fostering economic growth by enabling the efficient allocation …
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PM Modi Meets U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance in New Delhi, Advances Strategic and Trade Ties
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readIndia’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance met in New Delhi on April 21, 2025, to review and positively assess progress in key areas of U.S.-India …
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World Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis: Tributes Pour in from South Asian Leaders, U.S. Lawmakers, and Global Figures
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readWorld leaders – including South Asian heads of state and government, as well as Indian American federal and state lawmakers – have expressed deep condolences on the passing of His …
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Pennsylvania Physician Convicted for Illegal Distribution of Opioids and Fraud Conspiracies
by News India Times 2 minutes readA federal jury convicted an Indian-origin medical doctor April 15, 2025, for his participation in conspiracies to commit health care fraud and wire fraud and to unlawfully distribute controlled substances. …