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India West. Our award-winning journalists keep you informed of the latest happenings that affect the global Indian community. India West, the largest and most prestigious weekly newspaper on the West Coast, was established in 1975.

India West readers are among the nation's single most affluent and well educated immigrant group (Indian Americans). The Indian American population is currently approaching 2 million in the United States, and the community views India West as an indispensable part of their life for news, opinion, events and entertainment.

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08/13/2020

India West E-Paper:August 14, 2020

08/12/2020

Historic Choice: Indian American Women Elated as Joe Biden Picks Kamala Harris for Running Mate

Historic Choice: Indian American Women Elated as Joe Biden Picks Kamala Harris for Runnin...

08/12/2020

How Biden Chose Kamala Harris: Inside His Search for a Running Mate

WASHINGTON — Gretchen Whitmer wanted out.

08/12/2020

Indian American Candidate Rik Mehta Officially Wins New Jersey U.S. Senate Republican Primary

Following more than a month of verification and certifications, Rik Mehta was certified as the winner of the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat in New Jersey.

08/11/2020

Joe Biden Selects Indian American U.S. Senator Kamala Harris as Running Mate

08/11/2020

Joe Biden Selects Indian American U.S. Senator Kamala Harris as Running Mate

WILMINGTON, Del. — Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate Aug. 11, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s

08/11/2020

Sanjay Dutt Diagnosed With Lung Cancer, Will Fly to U.S. for Treatment

MUMBAI — Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has been diagnosed with lung cancer, it was revealed Aug. 11.

08/11/2020

Pranab Mukherjee Undergoes Brain Surgery, on Ventilator Support

NEW DELHI – Former President Pranab Mukherjee Aug. 10 underwent brain surgery to remove a clot at the Army Research & Referral Hospital and is on ventilator support after the

08/11/2020

Opinion: As a Hindu Indian American Voter, I Am Proudly Casting My Ballot for Vice President Joe Biden

In recent weeks, I have observed certain people making the argument that if you are a Hindu American, you are better off voting for Donald Trump. As a proud Hindu

08/10/2020

Biden Supporter Launches New Campaign for Candidate to Connect with Indian American Voters

08/10/2020

Mahatma Gandhi's Circular Rimmed Glasses to Go on Sale in UK August 21

LONDON – A pair of Mahatma Gandhi's glasses will go on sale after staff at the East Bristol Auctions, the largest auction house in South West England, found them in

08/10/2020

Indian Man Drowns While Trying to Rescue Three Children in California River

REEDLEY, Calif. (AP) – A man has died after jumping into a swift-moving river in Central California to rescue three children struggling in the water, police and the man's family

08/10/2020

India to Ban Imports of 101 Items of Military Equipment to Improve Self-reliance

NEW DELHI — India said Aug. 9 that it will ban the imports of 101 items of military equipment in an effort to boost local production and improve self-reliance in

08/09/2020

U.S. State Department Advises U.S. Citizens Not to Travel to India

The U.S. State Department on Aug. 6, in restoring travel advisories ranking the safety of every country in the world from Level 1 to Level 4, has put India on

08/09/2020

OCI Cardholders of Nations with ‘Air Bubble’ Pact Can Now Enter India

NEW DELHI – In what can be seen as a further move towards unlocking the nation, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs said Aug. 7 it will allow OCI cardholders

08/08/2020

Enforcement Directorate Grills Sushant Singh Rajput’s Girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty, But She Remains Evasive

MUMBAI — The Enforcement Directorate Aug. 7 questioned actor Rhea Chakraborty, her brother Showik, her chartered accountant Ritesh Shah and her former manager Shruti Modi for over eight hours in

08/08/2020

India Cricket Board Suspends IPL Deal with Chinese Sponsor

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s cricket board has suspended its Indian Premier League title sponsorship deal with Chinese mobile phone company Vivo for the 2020 tournament.

08/08/2020

In Fresh Blow to Business Immigration, Trump Bans Federal Agencies from Hiring H-1B Workers

08/07/2020

Air India Express Plane Skids Off Runway in Kerala; 16 Killed, Dozens Hurt

NEW DELHI — A special flight carrying evacuees to India who had been stranded abroad because of the coronavirus skidded off a runway and split in two while landing Aug.

08/07/2020

Krishna Janmabhoomi Trust Set Up in Mathura, U.P.

MATHURA, U.P. – With the 'bhumi pujan' clearing the way for the construction of the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Nirman Nyas has now been set

08/07/2020

Backed by U.S., India Warns China against Kashmir Interference

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI – The Indian government Aug. 6 warned China against attempts to interfere in India's internal affairs after Beijing unsuccessfully initiated a discussion in the UN Security Council on

08/07/2020

Hagerty Rides Trump Support to Senate GOP Win in Tennessee, Defeating Indian American Manny Sethi

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Bill Hagerty rode the endorsement of President Donald Trump to victory Aug. 6 in a contested Republican primary for an open U.S.

08/07/2020

Carolyn Maloney Declared Winner Over Suraj Patel after Delayed Count in New York Congressional Primary

NEW YORK — After six weeks of delays and fights over disputed ballots, U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney has been certified as the winner of the Democratic congressional primary in New

08/06/2020

Indian American Physician Hiral Tipirneni Wins Primary in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District

Indian American Physician Hiral Tipirneni Wins Primary in Arizona’s 6th Congressional Dis...

08/06/2020

Manoj Sinha: The Man Who Almost Became UP CM, Appointed New J&K L-G

NEW DELHI – Manoj Sinha, an Uttar Pradesh BJP leader who enjoys the trust of both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, is the new Lieutenant Governor

08/06/2020

Indiaspora Releases Report of Indian American Philanthropy Amid COVID Pandemic

Several non-profit organizations led by Indian Americans have greatly stepped up their efforts to support people hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, concluded a report released July 30 by Indiaspora.

08/06/2020

Ayodhya Temple Foundation Stone-laying Celebrated in New York Despite Ban on Video Display

NEW YORK – Indian American Hindus and their supporters in New York City celebrated the laying of the foundation stone for the Ram temple in Ayodhya, ignoring a ban on

08/05/2020

Hindu Temple Ad Runs in New York Times Square Despite Opposition

NEW YORK — A large digital billboard in Times Square is displaying images of a Hindu deity and a temple being built on disputed ground in India, despite calls from

08/05/2020

Prime Minister Modi Lays Foundation of Ram Temple in Ayodhya

AYODHYA, India — Despite the coronavirus restricting a large crowd, Hindus rejoiced Aug. 5 as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke ground on a long-awaited temple of their most revered

08/05/2020

India West E-Paper:August 07, 2020

08/05/2020

Indian American Physician Hiral Tipirneni Wins Primary in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District

Indian American physician Hiral Tipirneni won the Democratic primary race in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District Aug. 4, to take on Republican Rep. David Schweikert in November.

08/05/2020

In Fresh Blow to Business Immigration, Trump Bans Federal Agencies from Hiring H-1B Workers

President Donald Trump dealt a fresh blow to business immigration Aug. 3, issuing an executive order that bans federal agencies from hiring H-1B workers.

08/04/2020

Loneliness is a Public Health Crisis, Asserts Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

08/04/2020

Judge Calls for Invalidated New York Primary Ballots to Be Counted

MANHATTAN (CN) — Thousands of invalidated mail-in ballots from New York’s Democratic primary election in June must be counted, a federal judge ruled late Aug. 3 in a statewide order.

08/04/2020

Two Suspects in Indian American Executive Tushar Atre Murder Case Arraigned

Two of the four defendants charged with the Oct. 1, 2019 murder and kidnapping of Tushar Atre at his Pleasant Point, Calif., home appeared in court July 24 for arraignment.

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