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Indiaspora Congratulates the Incoming Trump Administration, Highlights Rising Influence of Indian Americans
Indiaspora, a non-partisan organization focused on civic and political engagement since its founding in 2012
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HinduPACT Urges Inclusion of Hindu Priest in Trump’s Presidential Inauguration
The HinduPACT, a Hindu Policy Research and Advocacy Collective, has reached out to President-elect Donald Trump and the Trump-Vance Inaugral
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Strengthening the Partnership with India is Key to Tackling the Global Synthetic Drug Crisis
Indian 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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Mukesh and Nita Ambani to Attend Trump’s 2025 Presidential Inauguration
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani, chairperson of Reliance Foundation, are set to attend the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025. The…
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Indian American Sentenced to 96 Months for Attempted White House Attack with Nazi Ideology
On January 16, 2025, Indian American Sai Varshith Kandula was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for attempting an attack on the White House with a rented truck on…
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Karine Jean-Pierre Delivers Final Press Briefing as White House Press Secretary, Reflects on Legacy and Gratitude
On 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
World 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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Indian American Lawmakers Applaud the White House-Brokered Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and Hostage Deal
Indian American lawmakers have expressed strong support for the White House-brokered ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas, set to take effect on January 19, 2024, just one day…
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Eric Garcetti Reflects on Oval Office Meeting with Biden and Modi: A Defining Moment of His Tenure
Eric 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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‘It is a Blessing that South Asian Immigrants Have Chosen Maryland as Their New Home’
Brooke 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…
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K V Prasad Explores Role of Indian Parliament in Nation’s Foreign Policy in New Book
Veteran journalist K V Prasad has authored a new book titled, “Indian Parliament: Shaping Foreign Policy,” which underscores the critical role of the Indian Parliament in influencing the nation's foreign…
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India’s Foreign Minister to Attend Donald Trump’s Presidential Inauguration
India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar will represent the Government of India at the swearing-in ceremony of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. According to a statement…
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Historic Milestone: Largest Ever Indian American Representation in U.S. Congress
With the election of Suhas Subramanyam to the U.S. House of Representatives, Indian American lawmakers celebrated an unprecedented milestone, marking the largest representation of Indian Americans in U.S. history. Subramanyam,…
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US NSA Jake Sullivan Meets PM Modi: India-US Partnership Advances in Technology, Defense, and Clean Energy
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on January 6, 2025, to review the progress in the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.…
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First Lady Jill Biden Receives $20,000 Carat Lab Diamond from India’s PM Modi – Most Expensive Gift of 2023
Dr. Jill Biden received a 7.5-carat lab-grown diamond valued at $20,000 as a gift from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Life Lessons for a New Year: Embrace the Journey, not the Destination
As we step into a new year, it’s easy to feel the weight of expectations and resolutions — or even the uncertainty of what’s next.