President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Indian American Technology Entrepreneur, Sriram Krishnan as the Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. …
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Bipartisan Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act Passed Unanimously in the US Congress Heads to President’s Desk for Approval
by Ananya Prabhakar 6 minutes readThe passing of the bipartisan Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act in the House last week by unanimous consent was celebrated by Representatives Indian American Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Earl L. …
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White House Reiterates its Commitment to Protect Religious and Ethnic Minorities in Bangladesh
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readThe White House has confirmed it is “closely,” monitoring ongoing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, stressing that the Biden administration has consistently urged Bangladeshi leaders to protect the country’s religious …
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Emphasizing fairness in sentencing and opportunities for rehabilitation, President Joe Biden, on December 12, 2024, commuted the sentences of 1,500 individuals serving lengthy jail time. Among those, five Indian Americans, …
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Jared Bernstein Urges Incoming Trump Administration to “Nurture,” Existing Policies for the Benefit of the American Economy
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes read“Nurture the seeds. Don’t stomp on them,” urged Jared Bernstein, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, as his best advice to the incoming administration on fostering sustainable …
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Contribution of Indian Americans and Finding Voice in the United States: Panel
by Prasad Kunduri, Special to South Asian Herald 3 minutes readNEW DELHI: As the presence of Indian-Americans continues to grow and find a greater voice in the country of adoption, U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti underscored the need for more people …
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South Asian Hindu Americans Protest Near the White House Demanding Justice for Hindus in Bangladesh
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readOn December 9, 2024, marking the International Day of “Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide,” hundreds of Hindus from the Indian and Bangladeshi diaspora gathered …
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President-elect Trump Nominates Indian American Harmeet Dhillon for Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readPresident-elect, Donald Trump has nominated Indian American lawyer, Harmeet Dhillon for the position of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the US Department of Justice. “I am pleased to …
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USAID and ISA Join Hands to Combat Climate Crisis and Advance Renewable Energy Adoption
by Ananya Prabhakar 3 minutes readThe United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on December 6, 2024, to promote responsive and sustainable power …
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United States Approves Sale of $1.17 Billion Worth of Military Equipment to India
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readMarking a significant step in strengthening the US-India strategic partnership, the Biden administration has approved the sale of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter equipment, ongoing support, and related systems to India. The …