Los Angeles, California: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administration’s economic strategy, characterizing tariffs as “engineered,” to drive direct investment into the United States, foster job creation, spur …
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India and US Push Forward on Bilateral Trade Agreement Amid Tariff Talks and Strategic Collaboration
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIndia and the United States are making steady progress on a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), with tariffs emerging as a central component of the negotiations, according to Dr. Ajay Kumar, …
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What Is a Hindu’s Life Worth?
by Dr. Ajay Tejasvi, Special to South Asian Herald 3 minutes readOn April 22, 2025, a brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam targeted Hindu tourists. Survivors recount that the assailants asked victims to state their religion—those who did not say they were …
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Rep. Shri Thanedar Introduces Impeachment Articles Against President Trump, Citing Constitutional Violations and Abuse of Power
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readIndian American Congressman Shri Thanedar, who serves Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, has formally introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. The resolution accuses the former president of a “sweeping …
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Indian American Hindu Groups Hold Vigil in Washington DC, Condemning Massacre of Hindus in Pahalgam
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIndian American Hindu community organizations in the Washington DC, area came together on April 27, 2025, to hold a peaceful vigil and rally from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln …
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BHRW Urges U.S. and India to Lead Global Effort to Restore Democracy in Bangladesh
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readBangladesh Human Rights Watch (BHRW), an organization advocating for democracy, secularism, and human rights in Bangladesh, has urged the Trump-Vance administration to take immediate steps to help restore constitutional order …
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Trump-Appointed NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan Resigns After Five Years of Service
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndian American scientist and academic leader Sethuraman Panchanathan has announced his resignation as Director of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), effective April 24, 2025. “Today, I am announcing my …
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2025 Spring Meetings: World Bank President Banga Stresses Importance of Lower Tariffs and Regional Trade at High-Level Panel
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga underscored the benefits of lower tariffs, emphasizing that they are “good for everybody,” and highlighting the growing significance of bilateral and …
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U.S. Leaders, Indian American Lawmakers, and Community Organizations Condemn Kashmir Terror Attack That Killed 26 Tourists
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readUS President Donald Trump has extended his deepest condolences to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, located in Indian-administered Kashmir. The attack, which took …
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JD Vance Highlights US-India Strategic Partnership at India-US Forum in Jaipur, Praises PM Modi’s Leadership
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readVice President JD Vance affirmed the strength of the U.S.-India relationship during his address at the Ananta Centre’s India-U.S. Forum on April 22, 2025, in Jaipur, India, emphasizing the Trump-Vance …