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HinduPACT Urges Inclusion of Hindu Priest in Trump’s Presidential Inauguration
The HinduPACT, a Hindu Policy Research and Advocacy Collective, has reached out to President-elect Donald Trump and the Trump-Vance Inaugral
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Strengthening the Partnership with India is Key to Tackling the Global Synthetic Drug Crisis
Indian American Dr. Rahul Gupta made history as the first medical doctor to head the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Born in India to an Indian…
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Karine Jean-Pierre Delivers Final Press Briefing as White House Press Secretary, Reflects on Legacy and Gratitude
On January 15, 2025, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre delivered her final press briefing for the Biden-Harris administration. Addressing reporters from the White House, Jean-Pierre shared, “Today is the…
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World Leaders Hail Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Progress Toward Peace in Crisis
World leaders have widely welcomed the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release agreement announced on January 15, 2025. The deal, which halts the ongoing fighting in Gaza, provides vital humanitarian aid…
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Eric Garcetti Reflects on Oval Office Meeting with Biden and Modi: A Defining Moment of His Tenure
Eric Garcetti, U.S. Ambassador to India, described being in the Oval Office at the White House with President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a defining moment of…
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Department of State Revamps Passport and Visa Services; Streamlines Processing and Online Renewals
The Bureau of Consular Affairs at the U.S. Department of State has noted it has decisively responded to historic demand for travel documents, implementing sweeping changes to improve accessibility and…
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‘It is a Blessing that South Asian Immigrants Have Chosen Maryland as Their New Home’
Brooke Lierman, the 34th Comptroller of Maryland, sat down for an exclusive interview with South Asian Herald on January 9, 2025, at her office in Annapolis. During the conversation, she shared…
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India’s Foreign Minister to Attend Donald Trump’s Presidential Inauguration
India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar will represent the Government of India at the swearing-in ceremony of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. According to a statement…
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Historic Milestone: Largest Ever Indian American Representation in U.S. Congress
With the election of Suhas Subramanyam to the U.S. House of Representatives, Indian American lawmakers celebrated an unprecedented milestone, marking the largest representation of Indian Americans in U.S. history. Subramanyam,…
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Microsoft’s $3 Billion Investment in India to Boost AI Innovation and Skilling Initiatives
On January 7, 2025, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella announced the company’s plan to invest US $3 billion in India over the next two years. This investment will focus…
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Democrats Kannan Srinivasan and JJ Singh Win Loudoun County Special Election
Virginia Democratic candidates Kannan Srinivasan (Senate District 32) and JJ Singh (House District 26) secured victories in the Loudoun County special election held on January 7, 2025. After the victory,…
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NUICC to Launch its Northwest Chapter: A Gateway to Economic Collaboration Between US and India
The National U.S. India Chamber of Commerce (NUICC) will officially launch its Northwest Chapter in Bellevue, April 2025, marking a historic milestone as the first U.S.-India Chamber of Commerce in…
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US NSA Jake Sullivan Meets PM Modi: India-US Partnership Advances in Technology, Defense, and Clean Energy
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on January 6, 2025, to review the progress in the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.…
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Justin Trudeau Resigns as Canada’s Prime Minister Amid Tensions Between India and Canada
Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has announced his resignation, calling on the Liberal Party to select its next leader and Prime Minister. Trudeau, who became the Liberal Party leader in…
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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025: India’s Other Demographic Dividend
The most celebrated demographic dividend for India is its young population with an average age of 28 – close also to this author’s age. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Overseas Indian…
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Elon Musk Is Wrong: Bernie Sanders Slams Support for H-1B Visa Program
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) has sharply criticized Elon Musk and the right wing for their staunch support of the H-1B visa program, calling it a tool for corporations to exploit…