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Suhas Subramanyam Takes Oath as the Representative of Virginia’s 10th District in 119th US Congress
By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman
The swearing-in ceremony held deep significance as Subramanyam, a son of immigrants, took his oath of office to the 119th Congress on the sacred Bhagavad Gita. The moment symbolized the American dream and the opportunities it provides for immigrant families.
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Democrats Kannan Srinivasan and JJ Singh Win Loudoun County Special Election
By SAH Staff Reporter
After the victory, Kannan Srinivasan (Senate District 32) expressed his gratitude to the community, stating, “This win is a victory for Loudoun, its families, and every Virginian across our Commonwealth. Tonight, we have shown that when we stand together and fight for the issues we care about, we win.”
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Three Indian Americans to be Honored with 2025 Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards
By SAH Staff Reporter
The awards will be conferred by the President of India during the Valedictory Session of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) celebrations. This year’s PBD Convention is scheduled to take place from January 8–10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The award is the highest honor bestowed upon overseas Indians.
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‘Tumay Harding and Ram Venkatachalam are Commonsense Conservatives Who Will be Dedicated Partners in Our Work’
By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman
Governor Youngkin highlighted Tumay Harding and Ram Venkatachalam as dedicated leaders ready to represent Loudoun County. He also noted that President Donald Trump’s recent success in Virginia strengthens GOP confidence and commended the contributions of Indian Americans and other South Asian communities to the state.
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Virginia Governor Youngkin Predicts GOP Wins in Loudoun County Special Election, Aims to Reshape General Assembly
By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin expressed confidence that Republicans would secure victories in both the Senate and House, a move he says will alter the “entire dynamic,” of the state’s General Assembly. He described the upcoming election as an “important one” and lauded the two Republican candidates for stepping up to represent Loudoun County.
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First Lady Jill Biden Receives $20,000 Carat Lab Diamond from India’s PM Modi – Most Expensive Gift of 2023
By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman
This diamond, presented during Prime Minister Modi’s state visit to the U.S., was the most valuable gift received by either the President or First Lady from a foreign leader. The State Department notes that the diamond has been “retained for official use in the East Wing.” Most gifts presented to them have already been transferred to the National Archives and Records Administration.
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NUICC to Launch its Northwest Chapter: A Gateway to Economic Collaboration Between US and India
By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman
NUICC President and CEO, Purnima Voria, told South Asian Herald, “For over 50 years, the Northwest region of the United States lacked a dedicated Indian chamber of commerce. Recognizing this as a missed opportunity for both Northwest businesses and Indian enterprises, I felt the need to address this gap.”
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Microsoft’s $3 Billion Investment in India to Boost AI Innovation and Skilling Initiatives
By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman
This investment will focus on cloud and AI infrastructure, as well as skilling initiatives, including the establishment of new data centers. The goal of this investment is to “accelerate AI innovation in India,” a key component of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of transforming India into a developed nation, Viksit Bharat, by 2047.
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Pakistan Joins UN Security Council for 8th Term, Pledges Commitment to Peace
By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman
Pakistan’s Alternate Permanent Representative, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, raised the national flag during the ceremony, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to the UN Charter, particularly the maintenance of international peace and security, and the development of friendly relations based on equality and self-determination.
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US NSA Jake Sullivan Meets PM Modi: India-US Partnership Advances in Technology, Defense, and Clean Energy
By SAH Staff Reporter
Their discussions focused on key areas including technology, defense, space, clean energy, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence. During their meeting, PM Modi expressed appreciation for U.S. President Biden’s efforts in strengthening bilateral ties. He also conveyed best wishes to President Biden and First Lady, Jill Biden.
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Justin Trudeau Resigns as Canada’s Prime Minister Amid Tensions Between India and Canada
By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman
In November 2023, responding to a newspaper report implicating India’s leadership and senior officials in Nijjar’s case, PM Trudeau criticized his own national security officials. He referred to them as “criminals,” for leaking classified information to the media, accusing them of consistently misrepresenting the facts.
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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025: India’s Other Demographic Dividend
By Srujan Palkar, Special to South Asian Herald
The most celebrated demographic dividend for India is its young population with an average age of 28 – close also to this author’s age. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Overseas Indian Day) presents an opportunity to celebrate another demographic dividend – the diaspora (Indian citizens settled abroad and also persons of Indian origin). They celebrate this diaspora.
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Loudoun County Special Election: Spanberger, Srinivasan, and Singh Rally Voters Ahead of January 7th
By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman
Spanberger discussed the high stakes of the Tuesday, January 7 election, emphasizing the importance of electing both Srinivasan and Singh. She shared that she has known Srinivasan for many years and is deeply impressed by his legislative achievements, including the passage of several bills in the previous General Assembly session.
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