Economy
Walmart Bets Big on Indian MSMEs
India’s small businesses and export-focused manufacturers took center stage on May 7 as Walmart hosted the second edition of its Growth Summit in the India’s national capital, underscoring the retailer’s…
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Gujarat Maharashtra Day Celebrated in New York with Cultural Unity and Diaspora Participation
The Gujarati Associations of North America (GANA), in partnership with the Consulate General of India in New York and the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) NY-NJ-CT-NE, hosted the tenth consecutive…
Canada
Canada Names Louise Arbour as Next Governor General
Canada is set to appoint a new Governor General, with former jurist Louise Arbour named to assume the role at the end of the current term. At a recent news…
Diplomacy
Opinion: Framework For a Deal or Wish List?
By the time the conflict in the Middle East hopefully comes to a close, the word “deal” should perhaps be the most used in the media, by the media, and…
World
HWPL Marks World Press Freedom Day in Washington, DC
The Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) marked World Press Freedom Day on May 3 in Washington, DC, emphasizing the critical role of a “free, independent press in…
White House
Rubio Calls War Powers Act “Unconstitutional,” Labels Hezbollah an Iranian Weapon
With Congressional votes on the horizon challenging the administration's military operations in Iran, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio showed no hesitation and called the War Powers Act flatly unconstitutional,…
Pakistan
US to Close Consulate General in Peshawar, Transfers Responsibilities to Islamabad
The US Department of State announced on May 6 the phased closure of its Consulate General in Peshawar. Diplomatic responsibilities for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will now be handled by the U.S.…
DMV Region
Indian Companies Announce $1.1B Investments at SelectUSA Summit 2026
Twelve Indian companies announced more than $1.1 billion in new greenfield and expansion projects across multiple U.S. states on May 5 at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit, at the Gaylord…
Community
Indian American Physicians Elected to AMA IMG Section Leadership
Three distinguished Indian American physicians, Dr. Satheesh Kathula, Dr. Deepu Sudhakaran, and Dr. Vikram B. Patel, have been elected to leadership positions in the American Medical Association International Medical Graduates…
US News
India Reception at SelectUSA Summit Highlights Growing US-India Trade Ties
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in partnership with the Embassy of India in Washington DC and SelectUSA, hosted an India Reception during the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit on May…
Community
Shashi Chopra Awarded Honorary Doctorate at WAU Commencement
Founder and President of Global Seva Fund, Shashi Chopra of Virginia, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate at the 111th commencement ceremony of Washington Adventist University, held on May 3, 2026,…
Children & Students Corner
CoHNA’s Seminar Examines Hinduism Through a Scholarly Lens
A seminar titled “Demystifying Hinduism: Clarity Through Scholarship,” organized at Rutgers University by the Coalition of Hindus of North America and its youth wing CoHNA Youth Action Network, in collaboration…
Diaspora
New FDI Rules Promise Faster Clearances, Deeper Scrutiny
India has unveiled a revamped, fully digital system to process foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals, aiming to compress approval timelines while simultaneously deepening regulatory and security oversight—an approach that reflects…
Community
Entrepreneur Anand Poojary Awarded Honorary Doctorate in Maryland
Entrepreneur Anand Poojary was awarded an Honorary Doctorate at the 111th commencement ceremony of Washington Adventist University, which marked the graduation of the Class of 2026 on May 3, in…
Defense
Trump Launched ‘Project Freedom’ Due to Rising Frustration Over Diplomatic Stalemate with Iran: US official
President Donald Trump's newly launched naval operation – codenamed 'Project Freedom' – aimed at breaking the deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz, comes amid increasing frustration in Washington over a…
Diaspora
Moore and Miller Launch 2026 Reelection Campaign in Maryland
Maryland Governor Wes Moore, joined by First Lady Dawn Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, Second Gentleman David Miller, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy, and Maryland Democratic…