India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Donald Trump on his swearing-in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025. Describing the event as a “historic …
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Donald Trump Sworn in as the 47th President of the United States
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readShortly after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, on January 20, 2025, Donald Trump declared that the “golden age of America” had begun, asserting that he …
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Indian American Kannan Srinivasan sworn in as the Virginia State Senator for Senate District 32
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readIndian American Kannan Srinivasan was sworn in as the Virginia State Senator for Senate District 32, on January 15, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. In 2024, Srinivasan made history as the …
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HinduPACT Urges Inclusion of Hindu Priest in Trump’s Presidential Inauguration
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe HinduPACT, a Hindu Policy Research and Advocacy Collective, has reached out to President-elect Donald Trump and the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, urging the inclusion of a Hindu priest alongside representatives …
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Strengthening the Partnership with India is Key to Tackling the Global Synthetic Drug Crisis
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readIndian 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
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readOn 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
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readWorld 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
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readEric 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
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe 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’
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readBrooke 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 …