Fairfax City, Virginia: Mayor Catherine Read has announced a renewed push to position Fairfax City, home to 25,000 residents within a 6.2-square-mile area, as a key tourism destination. “We have not …
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IAICC Event Explores How AI Is Transforming Federal Government Operations and National Security
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe Indian American International Chamber of Commerce (IAICC) held an event titled “The Impact of AI on Federal Government Operations,” on March 27, 2025. The gathering, held at the Intelligent …
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India’s Consul General in New York Urges Unity, Diaspora Support, and Community Empowerment at BAPS Temple Event in New Jersey
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readConsul General of India in New York, Ambassador Binaya Pradhan, emphasized that the India-U.S. relationship has reached a pivotal moment, describing ongoing issues like tariffs and immigration as minor elements …
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Maryland’s First Substance Use Awareness Rally Marks Turning Point in Overdose Prevention Efforts
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readLieutenant Governor of Maryland, Aruna Miller, and Special Secretary of Overdose Response Emily Keller hosted Maryland’s inaugural Substance Use Awareness Advocacy Day rally on April 2, 2024. Hundreds of Marylanders …
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Indian American Harmeet Dhillon Confirmed as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in 52-45 Senate Vote
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readOn April 4, 2024, the U.S. Senate confirmed Indian American attorney Harmeet Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice. The confirmation passed with …
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Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs on Imports, Citing Trade Disparities with South Asia and Beyond
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readCalling it a “discounted reciprocal tariff,” President Donald Trump, on April 2, 2025, in his Liberation Day Address from the Rose Garden at the White House, announced sweeping tariffs on …
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Slams Trump Administration’s Cuts to Health and Human Services
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readRanking Member of the Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, has strongly condemned the Trump Administration’s sweeping cuts to the Department of Health and Human …
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Indian Panel Flags OCI Card Revocations, Pushes for NRI Voting Rights and Policy Reforms
by Prasad Kunduri, Special to South Asian Herald 4 minutes readFlagging concerns over instances of dishonoring or revocation of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Cards, a Parliamentary Panel in India observed that such actions could damage the country’s image as …
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Calls for National Strategy on Data Centers, Citing Rising Costs and Community Impact
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readAt a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on April 1, 2025, U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) called for a national strategic plan to manage data center development, …
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Meet the Trailblazer: Indian American Candidate Aims for Historic Win in Westchester County
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIn this exclusive interview with South Asian Herald, Anant Nambiar, discusses his historic run for the Westchester County Board of Legislators (District 7), in New York, highlighting his deep connection to …