Richmond, Virginia: On a freezing, rainy, and cloudy day, Abigail Spanberger made history, on January 17, 2026, becoming the first woman Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Governor Spanberger was …
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What Zohran Mamdani’s Rise Means for South Asians in the United States
by Alisha Zaidi, Special to South Asian Herald 3 minutes readIt has been just two weeks since Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the Mayor of New York City. In that short time, Mamdani has delivered on his promises and …
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India Calls for Reformed Multilateralism, UN Security Council Expansion at General Assembly Plenary
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readIndia has emphasized the need for United Nations member states to act with a “joint sense of purpose” to advance “reformed multilateralism,” highlighting the urgency of updating global institutions to …
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IAICC to Host Free In-Person AI Skills Workshop in Vienna, Virginia on January 29
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe Indian American International Chamber of Commerce (IAICC) will host a free, in-person artificial intelligence workshop on January 29, 2026, in Vienna, Virginia. According to IAICC, the workshop is aimed …
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Raja Krishnamoorthi Moves to Block Insurrection Act Deployment Without State Approval
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readResponding to President Donald Trump’s “threat” to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy federal forces against anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota, Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) announced he is offering …
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President Trump Unveils ‘Great Healthcare Plan,’ Promising Lower Drug Costs, Reduced Premiums, and Greater Transparency
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readPresident Donald Trump has unveiled a new health care proposal, titled the “Great Healthcare Plan,” and is calling on Congress to pass the measure, which the White House describes as …
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CUNY Names 29 Students, Including Three South Asians, as Gilman Scholarship Recipients; Eight Selected for Kaplan Leadership Program
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe City University of New York has announced the selection of 29 students, including three South Asians, Niharika Ojha, Manasvini Chitharanjan, and Jafnoon Khatun, for the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman …
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Proposes Amendments to Curb Trump Foreign Policy Spending, GOP Blocks Measures
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readU.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has introduced a series of amendments to two federal government funding bills that he said are aimed at curbing President Trump’s “reckless” foreign policy initiatives …
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Avtar Singh Walia Honored by IAOTP as Top Restaurant Owner of the Year; Tamarind Tribeca Named Top Restaurant for 2025
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIn a glittering ceremony at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Avtar Singh Walia, widely credited with transforming the profile of Indian cuisine in the United States, was honored as …
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“7 Decades: A Silent Refugee Crisis” Art Exhibition Brings Untold Refugee Stories to Capitol Hill
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes read7 Decades: A Silent Refugee Crisis, an immersive art exhibition curated by human rights advocate and artist Kiran Chukkapalli, will be presented on January 16, 2026, at the Rayburn House …