Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra officially inaugurated the new chancery premises of the Consulate General of India in Seattle on August 26, 2025. The ceremony marked a …
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Democrats Keep Playing Defense, While Gavin Newsom Shows How to Play Offense
by Rohith (Ro) Chari, Special to South Asian Herald 3 minutes readAs the Democratic Party begins to look beyond 2024 and toward the next generation of leadership, one name should be front and center: Gavin Newsom. In a party that too …
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US Border Patrol Chief Emphasizes Support for Legal Immigration at India’s 79th Independence Day Celebrations in Virginia
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readChief Michael Banks of the U.S. Border Patrol underscored that the agency is not “anti-immigrant,” noting that immigrants are the underpinning of America. “This country was built by immigrants. It …
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Philanthropist Surinderpal Singh Oberoi Honored in Canada for Lifesaving Humanitarian Work
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes readIt is the extraordinary journey of a man who once walked away from home, unwilling to pursue post-matriculation studies. Five decades later, he funds universities, champions quality education, and supports …
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Seattle Hosts First-Ever India Day Parade, Showcasing India’s Cultural Diversity and Unity
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readAs part of India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations, the Consulate General of India in Seattle, in collaboration with the City of Seattle, organized the first-ever India Day Parade in Downtown …
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Seattle’s Space Needle Hoists Indian Flag for the First Time to Mark India’s 79th Independence Day
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIn a historic first, the Indian Tricolor was hoisted atop Seattle’s iconic Space Needle in the Washington State on August 15, 2025, to mark India’s 79th Independence Day. The Space …
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Kamchatka 8.8 Earthquake Signals Earth Entering High-Risk Geodynamic Phase
by John Ahnby John Ahn 8 minutes readThe magnitude 8.8 earthquake that occurred off the Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, 2025, represents a critical data point that demands the immediate and focused attention of the global scientific …
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Kamala Harris Rules Out California Gubernatorial Run, Signals Continued Commitment to Public Service
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readFormer Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris has announced that she will not enter the race to become California’s next Governor. In a statement issued on July 30, …
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Indian-Origin Delta Co-Pilot Arrested at San Francisco Airport in Child Sex Abuse Case
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readA 34-year-old co-pilot of Indian origin working for Delta Air Lines was arrested on July 26, 2025, at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in connection with alleged sex crimes against …
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Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet Bains Declares Run for US Congress from CA’s 22nd District
by News India Times 3 minutes readFamily physician Dr. Jasmeet Bains announced her campaign for Congress from California’s 22nd District, July 16, 2025, pledging to bring new leadership if she wins in the 2026 general elections. …