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Juie Shah, Senior Vice President and Group Strategy Director at DDB Chicago, has been invited to join the Forbes Communications Council, an exclusive, invitation-only community for top communications, marketing, and public relations professionals. Originally from Mumbai, India, Juie’s diverse upbringing fueled her curiosity about human behavior, which led her to pursue a career in consumer insight and strategy after moving to the U.S. for graduate studies. Over the past seven years at DDB, Juie has worked on key accounts in insurance, telecom, and quick-service restaurants (QSR), while also leading strategy efforts for the US Army over the last four years.…

President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Congressman Mike Waltz as his National Security Advisor is likely to be positive for the India-US relationship, according to Indian-American Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna. Waltz, a Republican, and Khanna, a Democrat, co-chair the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, which is the largest country-specific caucus in the House. Khanna expressed confidence in Waltz’s role, sharing that they have collaborated on multiple initiatives aimed at strengthening ties with India. Waltz will assume the position from Jake Sullivan once Trump takes office on January 20, 2025. Khanna recalled their productive working relationship, including a delegation trip…

Donald Trump is set to return to the White House on January 20, 2025, marking a significant shift in US politics and global relations. Despite the 28% GST on online gaming, his victory was unexpected and nearly a landslide. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Trump on his election win, calling it a reflection of American trust in his leadership. Both leaders have worked closely to strengthen India-US ties, particularly in sectors like technology, defense, energy, and space. Modi praised the partnership, recalling events like “Howdy Modi” and “Namaste Trump” as milestones in their collaboration. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)…

On Uttarakhand’s foundation day, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that his government would prioritize the nine requests made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. These requests, aimed at both locals and tourists, will serve as a cornerstone for the state’s development plans, ensuring that they guide future progress, Dhami said. Prime Minister Modi expressed his concerns about the preservation of the state’s languages, such as Garhwali, Kumauni, and Jaunsari, and highlighted the issue of migration. He also encouraged people to preserve their cultural identity by teaching these dialects to younger generations. The state government, under Dhami’s leadership, has committed to…

India’s steel exports saw a significant rise to 4.4 million tonnes in October, a sharp increase from just 400,000 tonnes in September. This growth came at a time when imports into the country decreased, providing an opportunity for domestic steel companies to secure better prices for their products, according to a senior official. The decline in imports marks the first reduction in the current financial year, following the Indian government’s restrictions on the import of low-quality steel from countries like Vietnam. As a result, steel imports fell by 4% to 980,000 tonnes, compared to 1.1 million tonnes in September. Officials…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his campaign for the Maharashtra state assembly election in Dhule, urging citizens to reject the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), accusing them of corruption and illegally forming the previous government. Modi promised voters that his government is committed to Maharashtra’s progress and farmers’ welfare, in stark contrast to the alleged failures of the MVA. Modi also announced an increase in financial aid under the Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, raising the support from $144 to $180 per year starting in the next fiscal year. Additionally, Modi mentioned that he would be addressing 10 rallies across Maharashtra in…

Following Donald Trump’s recent victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, an Indian citizen, Sanjeev Ranjan, took to the social media platform X to make a direct appeal to billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. Ranjan’s message urged Musk to use his influence to advocate for reforms to the H-1B visa program, which has long been a source of concern for Indian immigrants. Drawing attention to Musk’s own immigration story, Ranjan pointed out that it took Musk a decade to gain U.S. citizenship after his arrival in 1992. Ranjan’s post read, “Dear @elonmusk, Congratulations on winning the election! You moved to the…

In the 2024 US elections, Donald Trump secured a historic victory, with Hindu voters playing a key role. Gokul Kunnath, President of the United States Hindu Alliance, highlighted how a significant number of Hindus, traditionally aligned with the Democratic Party, shifted their support towards Trump. Prominent leaders like Vivek Ramaswamy, Usha Vance, and Tulsi Gabbard helped mobilize Hindu Americans across the nation. Kunnath emphasized Trump’s strong stance on supporting Hindus globally, showing sympathy for their struggles and ensuring their protection from persecution. Trump’s triumph was widely seen as a monumental moment, with him winning both the popular and electoral votes,…

As Indian-American voters gather to vote in the November 5 US presidential election, one might expect Kamala Harris, with her Indian heritage, to secure overwhelming support from this community. Yet, that isn’t necessarily the case. If Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, wins what is anticipated to be a tight race, he may have young Indian-American men to thank for a surprising level of support. Indian-Americans make up about 1.5% of the US voting population but are recognized as a rapidly expanding, influential voting group. Interestingly, younger male voters within this demographic, who traditionally leaned Democrat, are now increasingly supporting Trump.…

Despite initially running against Donald Trump in the Republican primary, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley may still play a role in his upcoming administration. Jiten Agarwal, a prominent Indian-American leader and CEO of QuantAi, believes Haley’s support for Trump after exiting the race has likely earned her a place in his Cabinet. Agarwal, who has supported both Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance, noted that Haley’s appearance at the Republican National Convention and Trump’s positive remarks about her underscore her potential role. Agarwal highlighted the growing influence of Indian-Americans in the recent election, suggesting that the community’s backing of…