Senior U.S. officials and Bangladesh’s State Minister Abdul Bari wrapped up trade discussions this week with a focus on deepening agricultural ties, underscoring the role of American grain imports in …
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Hashmi, Jayapal Highlight Surge in AAPI Hate and Immigration Challenges
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readAt a time of rising concern over hate crimes and immigrant rights, Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi underscored the deep connections between anti-immigrant rhetoric and anti-Asian hate, calling for greater …
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India Eyes $12B Tariff Windfall
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readThe U.S. government on Monday began the massive undertaking of processing $166 billion in tariff refunds following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that dismantled a year-long regime of reciprocal duties. …
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Suhas Subramanyam Highlights Authenticity at 2026 Impact Summit
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readIndian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) underscored the importance of authenticity, representation, and grassroots engagement in politics, urging aspiring candidates to embrace their identities and connect directly with voters. Delivering …
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Pakistan Steps Up Behind-the-Scenes Push for US-Iran Talks Before Ceasefire Ends
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readPakistan has amped up its behind-the-scenes diplomacy with both the US and Iran, in a bid to get them both to the negotiating table and actively push them to get …
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India, US to Begin Key Trade Talks in Washington Today as BTA Draft Framework to be Revisited
by UNIby UNI 3 minutes readIndia and the United States are set to begin a crucial three-day round of negotiations from April 20 to 22 in Washington, aimed at advancing the first phase of their …
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Indian Embassy Marks Spring Festivals, ICCR Foundation Day in Washington
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe Embassy of India in Washington, D.C., commemorated the Spring Festivals of India and the 77th Foundation Day of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) on April 19, 2026, …
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Iran Security Council Declares Strait of Hormuz to Remain Closed Until US Lifts its Blockade of Iranian Ports
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readIran’s Supreme National Security Council today dubbed the US naval blockade on its ports as ‘a violation of the ceasefire agreement’ while refusing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz until …
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Trump Says Talks with Iran Moving Forward, Calls Backchannel Diplomacy ‘Very Good’
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readPresident Donald Trump said on Saturday that talks with Iran are moving forward, calling the ongoing backchannel diplomacy “very good conversations” with efforts ongoing to turn the fragile ceasefire into …
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Opinion: Democrats Need to Tread Carefully
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readWhat is happening politically must be music to the ears of the Democratic Party. Equally there are sober elements in the party to believe that the outcome of the November …