Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) An Indian American civic data initiative was launched on Monday ahead of the mid-term elections later this fall. The platform aims to map and understand the community’s political footprint.It describes itself as the first open, non-partisan effort of its kind focused on Indian Americans.Announcing the launch, community leader Anang Mittal called it “the first non-partisan, open civic data platform built specifically for and about the Indian American community”.Taking to…
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Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump marked Black History Month at the White House, using the occasion to highlight his record on criminal justice reform, the economy, and public safety — and to praise Indian American leader Harmeet Kaur Dhillon from the stage. “This is a nice, full room,” Trump said as he opened the reception on Wednesday (local time), calling the centennial observance of Black History Month “a big deal, 100th. That’s sort of special.”The President beg…
Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future opportunity for India — it is an immediate strategic test, said Anupam Govil, Chief Tech and AI Evangelist and Managing Partner at global management consulting firm Avasant, adding that the country must lead in AI and must “reinvent how AI is being leveraged”.“India is at a pivotal point in its evolution as a technology hub,” Govil said in an interview with IANS ahead of the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ i…
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) Indian American community leader Ashok Baddi has announced his bid for the Michigan House of Representatives, saying he is running to bring what he calls practical, people-first leadership to a diverse suburban district north of Detroit.“I am running for the portion of state representative from Michigan District 56,” Baddi told IANS in an interview.Baddi, a longtime resident of Troy, said his decision was rooted in local ties. “I’ve been a resident of Troy for o…
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) Indian-American urologist Dr Anil Kumar has launched an independent bid for the US House of Representatives from Michigan’s 11th Congressional District, citing healthcare failures, education concerns, and what he described as political marginalization of Indian Americans within the two-party system.“I’m running for US Congress from the 11th Michigan District,” Kumar told IANS in an exclusive interview, noting that the seat is open after Democratic Representative…
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) Calling for a return to “duty and decency” in policymaking, Indian American candidate Rakhi Israni said she is running for Congress to re-engage communities that feel locked out of decisions shaping their daily lives, from affordability to healthcare.Israni, who announced her Congressional run last week, said she decided to enter the race after years of working on service and policy issues, at a time when she believes public discourse has drifted away from solving r…
Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) Indian Americans in the Boston area marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day by organising a free community healthcare camp, offering medical, dental, and vision services to hundreds of residents as a tribute to the civil rights leader’s legacy of service and equality.The Foundation of Indian Americans (FIA)–New England, along with its partner organisations, held the camp on January 19 at the Academy of Creative Arts in Burlington, Massachusetts, during the MLK Day weekend…
Washington, Jan 12 (IANS) India and the United States are going through a difficult but potentially temporary phase in their bilateral relationship, with trade negotiations, tariff disputes and geopolitical differences creating friction, senior BJP leader Ram Madhav said, while underlining that New Delhi remains firmly committed to the partnership.Addressing an Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP) interaction here, Madhav, president of the India Foundation and a former BJP national general secretary,…
Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) Indian-American Silicon Valley investor Asha Jadeja Motwani has emerged as one of the largest diaspora contributors in the current US election cycle, donating more than $5 million to the pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc., according to federal campaign finance filings.The filings, which list contributors of $100,000 or more, show Jadeja reported a $5 million contribution from California in November 2025, placing her among a small group of ultra-wealthy donors backing the poli…
Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) Hundreds of devotees gathered at a Hindu temple in California’s Silicon Valley to observe the second anniversary of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.The programme was held a day ahead of the anniversary events in India. Families, elders and children attended from across the Bay Area. The evening focused on prayer, devotional music and community service dedicated to Lord Ram.Officials at the Fremont Hindu Temple said the observance was aligned with the anniversary of the templ…