Maryland Governor Wes Moore described Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller as a “Human Diwali,” saying she makes the “world brighter wherever she goes.” “We have the best Lieutenant Governor in the …
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Hillsboro Hosts First-Ever Diwali Festival, Celebrating Light, Unity, and Community Spirit
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Town of Hillsboro, Virginia, came alive with “color, culture, and celebration” on October 21, 2025, as it hosted its first-ever Diwali event, the Festival of Lights, that brought together …
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Appleton Declares ‘Diwali Awareness Day’ as Global Indian Diaspora Foundation Joins Festive Celebration
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Global Indian Diaspora Foundation (GIDF) joined the City of Appleton in Wisconsin to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, on October 23, 2025, a timeless tradition symbolizing the triumph …
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White House Says H1B Visa System “Spammed with Fraud,” Defends New Reforms Amid Shutdown and Legal Challenges
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe White House has defended recent reforms to the H1B visa system, asserting that the program has been “spammed with fraud” for too long and that the President’s top priority …
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US Senator Mark Warner Calls India a “Major Global Power” at Diwali Celebration on Capitol Hill
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readAt a Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill, U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) hailed India as a “major global power,” calling the U.S.-India relationship one of the most consequential in the …
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Opinion: Another Set of Sanctions on Russia
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readMiffed that Russia refuses to cease fighting along the current front lines, which would facilitate a ceasefire of sorts as a starting point, President Donald Trump has imposed tough sanctions …
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USISPF Adds Ambassador Rich Verma and Johnson Controls CEO Joakim Weidemanis to Board of Directors
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has announced the addition of Ambassador Rich Verma, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Mastercard, and Joakim Weidemanis, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Johnson Controls, …
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Governor McKee Leads Diwali Festivities with FIA–New England at Rhode Island State House
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe Foundation of Indian-Americans (FIA) – New England, in collaboration with the Indian-American community, hosted its annual Diwali Celebration at the Rhode Island State House on Friday, October 17, 2025. …
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Jyoti Gondek Loses Calgary Mayoral Race; Jeromy Farkas Poised to Become City’s 38th Mayor
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readIn 2021, Jyoti Gondek made history as the first woman of Indian descent to serve as Mayor of a Canadian city. Four years later, she made history again—this time as …
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President Trump Joins Indian American Officials and Business Leaders to Celebrate Diwali at the Oval Office
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readPresident Donald Trump celebrated Diwali at the Oval Office in the White House on October 21, 2025, emphasizing the festival’s message of light and renewal while recognizing the contributions of …