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Indian American candidate for Congress Sanjyot Dunung, endorsed by non-partisan organization

Posted on January 12, 2026January 13, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Indian American Sanjyot Dunung, Democratic candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 8th District, has received an endorsement from The American People’s Compact (APC), her campaign announced January 12, 2026. Candidate for Congress from Illinois’ District…

Rep. Krishnamoorthi gets high-profile endorsement in run for US Senate from Illinois

Posted on January 12, 2026January 13, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Campaign poster of Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, who is running for the US Senate. PHOTO: Facebook @Rajaforil Former Secretary of Commerce for President Bill Clinton and White House Chief of Staff for President…

Golden Globes 2026: Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas serve major couple goals in coordinated looks

Posted on January 11, 2026January 12, 2026 by ANI

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas turned heads as they arrived together at the 2026 Golden Globes Awards. The couple made an early entry on the red carpet, ensuring all eyes were on…

Combat veteran Pulkit Desai sworn-in as Mayor of Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey

Posted on January 9, 2026January 12, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Parsippany-Troy Hills township in northern New Jersey, made history, swearing-in an Indian American Mayor – Pulkit Desai – on January 3, 2026, who will now head the largest municipality in Morris County,…

United Senior Pariwar of Chicago Celebrates Christmas and Welcomes New Year 2026

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Jyanti Oza

UPSC members enjoying program Chicago: More than 350 members and volunteers of the United Senior Pariwar of Chicago (USPC) came together to celebrate Christmas and welcome the New Year 2026 in a…

Hochul, Mamdani announce free child care for 2-year-olds in New York City

Posted on January 8, 2026January 12, 2026 by a Staff Reporter

NEW YORK – Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, announced a sweeping new plan to provide free child care for 2-year-olds in New…

Gov.-elect Sherrill Taps Kolluri to Lead NJ TRANSIT, Turnpike Authority

Posted on January 8, 2026January 12, 2026 by a Staff Writer

TRENTON, N.J. – Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill announced Tuesday, January 6, 2026, that Kris Kolluri, president and chief executive officer of NJ TRANSIT, will continue in that role while also being nominated as…

Dr. Tina Shah raises $1 million plus for NJ District 7 Congressional race

Posted on January 8, 2026January 12, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Democratic candidate for Congress Dr. Tina Shah, a former Biden and Obama administration official, announced January 6, 2026, that she ended 2025 crossing the million-dollar threshold, raising $1,017,000, and becoming the fastest…

Indian Americans host fundraiser for Raj Goyle, candidate for NY State Comptroller

Posted on January 8, 2026January 12, 2026 by a Staff Writer

The Indian American community in the tri-state New York area hosted a fundraiser January 4, 2026, in Queens to support Raj Goyle, Democratic Primary candidate for New York State Comptroller. The event…

So long, Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Dominic Pino, The Washington Post

The NPR headquarters in D.C. on May 27, 2025. MUST CREDIT: Tom Brenner/For The Washington Post If an organization cannot survive without federal funding, it isn’t really private. This truth is…

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