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Neal Mohan named TIME’s 2025 CEO of the Year
Indian‑American tech executive Neal Mohan has been named TIME Magazine’s 2025 CEO of the Year, recognizing his leadership as CEO of YouTube.
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Indian-origin Pranita Venkatesh sworn in as mayor of San Carlos
Indian-origin leader Pranita Venkatesh was unanimously sworn in as mayor of San Carlos, California, marking a milestone for South Asian American civic leadership.
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Jaspreet Singh named to New Jersey transition advisory council
Indian American attorney Jaspreet Singh has been appointed to New Jersey Governor‑elect Mikie Sherrill’s Transition Advisory Council, marking a historic milestone in the state’s incoming leadership.
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Apple names Amar Subramanya vice president of AI amid a leadership reshuffle
Apple has named AI leader Amar Subramanya vice president of AI, signaling a shift in how it will build, govern, and ship Apple Intelligence across devices.
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Indian American Gurpreet Dhillon named dean of University of Nebraska at Omaha’s business college
Indian‑American scholar Gurpreet S. Dhillon has been named dean of UNO’s College of Business Administration, bringing global expertise in technology, cybersecurity and business education.
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Deep J. Shah elected Vice Chair of Georgia’s powerful Board of Regents
Indian American physician and executive Deep J. Shah has been elected Vice Chair of Georgia’s Board of Regents, strengthening leadership in the state’s public university system.
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Ghazala Hashmi elected Virginia’s lieutenant governor, a historic first for South Asian and Muslim Americans
Ghazala Hashmi has been elected Virginia’s lieutenant governor, becoming the first Muslim woman and South Asian American to hold statewide office in the Commonwealth’s history.
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Zohran Mamdani makes history as first South Asian and Muslim mayor of New York City
Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim and South Asian American to lead America’s largest city, marking a generational…
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Purdue names Rao S. Govindaraju vice president for Institutes and Centers at Discovery Park District
Purdue University appointed Rao S. Govindaraju as vice president for Institutes and Centers at Discovery Park District, advancing campuswide research impact.
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Sonia Raman named head coach of Seattle Storm, first Indian-origin WNBA coach
Sonia Raman becomes the first person of Indian origin to be named head coach in the WNBA when the Seattle Storm hire her to lead the…
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Richard R. Verma joins T. Rowe Price Group board, strengthening global leadership and policy expertise
Former U.S. Ambassador to India Richard R. Verma has joined the T. Rowe Price Group board of directors, bringing deep global and policy expertise.
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S. Paul Kapur confirmed as U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs
S. Paul Kapur has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, strengthening U.S.-India ties.
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