Shashi Tharoor Headlines JLF Los Angeles Debut
JLF made its Los Angeles debut with Shashi Tharoor headlining discussions on the changing world order, India and global affairs.
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@indiawest.bsky.socialShashi Tharoor Headlines JLF Los Angeles Debut
JLF made its Los Angeles debut with Shashi Tharoor headlining discussions on the changing world order, India and global affairs.
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@indiawest.bsky.socialUS Drone Maker Tied To Trump’s Sons Signs Deal With Pak Army
Powerus has signed an MOU with the Pakistan Army, including an initial drone-related order, as it prepares to merge with a firm backed by Trump’s sons.
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@indiawest.bsky.socialIndia Faces Up To 100% Trump Tariff Over Russian Oil
Congress has approved a bill allowing Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries covered by Russian-energy provisions, putting India’s crude purchases under scrutiny.
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@indiawest.bsky.socialFormer US Envoy Richard Verma Joins Faculty At Georgetown University
Former U.S. Ambassador to India Richard Verma has joined Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service and will teach courses on international affairs and U.S.-India relations.
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@indiawest.bsky.socialBessent Says China’s Belt And Road Is Now A ‘Collection Operation’
Scott Bessent says China’s Belt and Road has shifted from lending to debt collection, citing opaque terms that complicate restructuring.
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@indiawest.bsky.socialIran War Has Cost US $38 Billion – So Far
CBO estimates the US military campaign against Iran cost about $38B through July, with further operations potentially costing $2B-$3B each month.
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@indiawest.bsky.socialKamala, Vance, Buttigieg, Newsom, AOC Spark Voter Interest
A new YouGov/BGSU poll shows early 2028 interest around Harris, Buttigieg, Newsom and AOC among Democrats, while Vance leads the GOP field.
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@indiawest.bsky.socialDOGE Fallout: Trump Admin Paid $9.5 Billion To Employees To NOT Work; Savings Unclear
GAO estimates federal agencies spent $9.5B on paid administrative leave in 2025, while inadequate tracking leaves long-term savings unclear.
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@indiawest.bsky.socialFresno Council Race: Naindeep Singh’s Past Support For Harmeet Dhillon Under Scrutiny
Naindeep Singh’s 2025 support for Harmeet Dhillon is drawing scrutiny in his Fresno council race against Rob Fuentes. Singh says he no longer supports her.
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@indiawest.bsky.socialTragedy: California Woman Was Killed By Stalker After Months Of Harassment
Shalini Thakur, 38, was fatally shot after months of alleged stalking and threats despite obtaining a restraining order.
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@indiawest.bsky.socialConcerned About Image, Kash Patel Ordered Staff To Rebut Trolls
Released FBI messages show Kash Patel urging staff to counter online criticism with agency statistics, despite warnings that engaging trolls could backfire.
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@indiawest.bsky.socialTwo Rutgers Graduates Killed In New York Subway Incident
Rutgers graduates Navam Kaul and Malaika Chitre, both 24, were killed after Chitre reportedly tried to save Kaul from NYC subway tracks.
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@indiawest.bsky.socialRemittances To India Hit $151 Billion, Up 2.5 Times In A Decade
Remittances to India reached $151 billion last year, up from $63 billion in 2016, keeping India the world’s largest recipient.
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@indiawest.bsky.social22 States Sue Trump Administration Over New Green Card Rule
New York and 21 states are suing to block a new Trump administration “public charge” rule that could make green cards harder to obtain for some immigrants.
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@indiawest.bsky.socialTX Candidate Targets South Asian UT Students As ‘Foreigners’
Texas candidate Bo French faces bipartisan backlash after calling South Asian UT students “foreigners” based on a football celebration photo.
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@indiawest.bsky.socialIndia Was On Bin Laden’s Attack List In 1998, Declassified CIA File Shows
A declassified 1998 CIA brief lists India among countries where Osama bin Laden intended to carry out attacks.
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@indiawest.bsky.socialIndian Swimmers Complete Rare California Catalina Channel Double Crossing
Bengaluru’s SwimLife Orcas completed a rare Catalina Channel double crossing in 29 hours, potentially becoming the first Asian team to achieve the feat.
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@indiawest.bsky.socialNadella, AI Execs Ring Urgent Alarm Bells, Say It’s Time For Caution; Trump Disagrees
Nadella, Altman, Amodei and Musk urge stronger AI safeguards and human control, while Trump warns slowing development could hand China the advantage.
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@indiawest.bsky.socialSuccessive River Blockages Highlight Nepal’s Vulnerability To Climate Disasters
Repeated landslides and river blockages are highlighting Nepal’s growing vulnerability to floods and other climate-related disasters.
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@indiawest.bsky.socialFatima Sana Shaikh Calls Out Deep-Rooted Patriarchy In Film Industry
Fatima Sana Shaikh speaks out about sexism and deeply ingrained patriarchy in the film industry, urging women to stand up for themselves.
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