Diaspora
HfHR Action Endorses Vichal Kumar for NY-07 Race
Hindus for Human Rights Action (HfHR Action) has announced its endorsement of Vichal Kumar, who is running to represent New York’s 7th Congressional District in the United States House of…
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Economy
India Stays on U.S. IP Watch List, Pharma Patent Divide Persists
India has once again been placed on the United States’ “Priority Watch List” in the latest Special 301 Report, highlighting enduring differences between the two countries over pharmaceutical patent rules…
Capitol Hill
Raja Krishnamoorthi Seeks Answers From DHS Over Reported Requests for Sensitive Voter Data
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a senior member of the House Oversight Committee, has sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin seeking clarification following reports that…
Children & Students Corner
Reflections From the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings 2026
Walking into the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings this year, I expected to hear about inflation, growth forecasts, and policy frameworks. What I did not expect was…
Elections
Queens Judge Dismisses Petition Fraud Case Against Jenifer Rajkumar
New York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar received a significant reprieve on April 30 after a Queens judge dismissed an alleged petition fraud case against her campaign. Responding to the ruling, Rajkumar…
Community
SAFA Criticizes Supreme Court Ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, Warns of Impact on Minority Voting Rights
South Asians for America (SAFA) has expressed that it is “deeply disappointed” by the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which struck down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district…
Community
Jenifer Rajkumar Responds to South Ozone Park Fire, Calls Incident “Senseless Act of Violence”
New York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has described the April 30 fire in South Ozone Park, New York, as a “senseless act of violence,” while offering support to residents who lost…
US News
Treasury Secretary Says US grabbed Iranian Crypto Assets Worth $500 Million
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said that Washington had grabbed Iranian crypto assets worth around $500 million. “We were able to grab about $350 million of the crypto…
Community
Eye Foundation of America Raises $900,000 at Charity Gala to Combat Childhood Blindness
The Eye Foundation of America (EFA) hosted a Charity Gala on April 18, 2026, at The Imperia in Somerset, New Jersey, bringing together philanthropists, medical professionals, business leaders, and community…
Art
Incredible India Photo Exhibit Showcased at Shoreline College, Set for US Tour
Shoreline College President Jack Kahn hosted an inaugural session of the “Glimpses of Incredible India Photo Exhibit” on April 28 at the college, sharing insights from his recent visit to…
Diplomacy
King Charles Gifts President Trump Ceremonial WWII Bell ‘HMS Trump’
King Charles III presented President Donald Trump with a ceremonial bell from a World War II-era British submarine — known as HMS Trump — during a state dinner at the…
Community
American Hindu Coalition Hosts Meet and Greet for D.C. Mayoral Candidate Rini Sampath
The American Hindu Coalition (AHC) hosted a meet and greet for Washington, D.C. mayoral candidate Rini Sampath on April 25 at the ISKCON of DC temple. The event drew hundreds…
Crime
White House Cites Third Assassination Attempt on President Trump, Calls for DHS Funding
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on April 25 marked the third such incident targeting…
Capitol Hill
WHCA President Calls Dinner Shooting a “Harrowing Moment,” Board to Meet on Next Steps
White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) President Weijia Jiang described the April 25, 2026, shooting during the group’s annual dinner at the Washington Hilton as a “harrowing moment" for attendees, while…
US News
Indian American Lawmakers Condemn WHCA Dinner Shooting, Praise Swift Law Enforcement Response
Indian American lawmakers have strongly condemned the shooting at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner on April 25, 2026, while commending…
Capitol Hill
After WHCA Dinner Shooting, President Trump Calls for Stronger Security Measures
US President Donald Trump condemned the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) Dinner, saying the incident only further demonstrated the need for further improvements in the presidential estate's…