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San Diego Field Office Informs Travelers of Upcoming CDC Dog Importation Changes Effective August 1
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SAN DIEGO, CA — Effective August 1, the CDC will implement new requirements for dogs entering the U.S. to enhance public health protection. Sidney K. Aki, CBP Director of Field Operations for San Diego, assures travelers…
Calif. Congressman Reintroduces Resolution to Honor Indian Activist Stan Swamy
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California congressman Rep Juan Vargas reintroduced a resolution that honors the life and legacy of Indian activist Father Stanislaus Lourduswamy known as Father Stan Swamy.
Swamy, a prominent tribal rights activist…
Brahma Kumaris Inaugurate New Spiritual Center in Milpitas, CA
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MILPITAS, CA – The Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley celebrated the inauguration of its new Om Shanti Meditation Center on June 22. The event, graced by Sister Mohini, Sister Jayanti, additional administrative heads of…
Daylight Robbery: Masked Men Steal $500,000 from Indian Jewelry Shop in Calif.
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BERKELEY, CA- In a shocking scene, during broad daylight robbers armed with sledgehammers and guns stormed inside a jewelry shop – Bombay Jewelry Company located in Berkeley, California. According to authorities the men…
Odia Community in Fremont Celebrates Annual Chariot Festival
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FREMONT, CA – The Odia community of the San Francisco Bay Area gathered to celebrate the annual Sri Jagannath Paribar Ratha Jatra, also known as the Chariot Festival, on July 6. Organized by the Jagannath Cultural and…
Free Medical Camp Hosted by Jain Center in California
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BUENA PARK, CA - During the long weekend, many people prioritized their health by visiting the Anekant Community Center for a free health fair on July 6. The event attracted 108 individuals registered for comprehensive…
REAL ID Alert: Less Than a Year Left for Californians to Apply
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CALIFORNIIA- The REAL ID will be required to board domestic flights and enter federal facilities such as military bases, federal courthouses, and other secured facilities after the May 7, 2025 deadline. This marks the…
SMAP-LA Hosts 3-Day Celebrations Featuring Talks & Entertainment
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CERRITOS, CA – The Shivaji Maharaj Antarashtriya Parivar (SMAP) recently held a three-day celebration to mark the 350th Anniversary of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The festivities began on June 21 with…
FBI, Partners Lead Cybersecurity Summit for D.C. Law Enforcement and Educational Institutions
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WASHINGTON, DC -As part of our commitment to cyber safety, the FBI joined forces with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Department of Education to host a cybersecurity summit for local…
Empowering Women: AIF Bay Area Gala Raises Over $2.65 Million
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA- The American India Foundation’s (AIF) West Coast Chapter hosted its annual gala to a crowd of 360 guests at San Francisco’s City Hall on June 1.
The 2024 Bay Area Gala was the highest-grossing…
Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) Opens with ‘Dear Jassi’
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LOS ANGELES, CA- The opening film at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IIFLA) next week will be Tarsem Singh’s “Dear Jassi.” The festival dates this year are June 27-30. 20 films will be showcased at the…
South Asian Men’s Mental Health Event Organized by JiVA Mental Health
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VENICE, CA - JiVA Mental Health, an initiative aimed at strengthening mental well-being in the South Asian community, will host "Boldly Brown: Defining Our Paths" on June 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Anima Mundi…
Passenger Discovers Metal Blade in Air India Meal on San Francisco Flight
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA It took over a week for Air India to respond publicly to the harrowing ordeal of journalist Mathures Paul, who discovered a metal blade in his meal on a flight from Bengaluru to San Francisco. On…
Justice Department to Distribute Over $940M to Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism in 2025
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WASHINGTON, DC- Special Master Mary Patrice Brown announced that the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund (the Fund) will authorize fifth-round payments for eligible claims by January 1, 2025. The Fund…
CBP Officers Arrest Man with Stolen Credit Cards, Social Security Cards, and Other IDs
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WASHINGTON, DC- The Biden administration is set to announce a major immigration relief program, offering legal status to hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants. The policy, known as "Parole in Place," would…
20 Suspects Involved in Smash-and-Grab Robbery at California Indian Jewelry Store
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SUNN;YVALE, CA- On a quiet Wednesday afternoon, a Sunnyvale jewelry store faced a startling incident when about 20 people broke in, smashing nearly every display case and fleeing with jewelry within two and a half…
Transition from Medi-Cal to Covered California Enrollment Program
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SACRAMENTO, CA — Covered California announced on June 11 that over 158,000 Californians stayed insured through the Medi-Cal to Covered California enrollment program over the past year. Starting in April 2023, Medi-Cal…
Rohini Kosoglu Joins Victory Sports Media Team
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LOS ANGELES, CA — Victory Sports Media, a sports content production company, has announced the addition of Rohini Kosoglu as a senior advisor. Kosoglu brings experience from her roles in the White House, including…