Several Women's March protesters gathered in Washington DC to rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of upcoming presidential polls. Hundreds marched from Freedom Plaza towards the White House in Washington and across the country in support of Harris.
In the video posted by Gopinath on X, the White House was beautifully adorned with marigold flowers, and many guests were seen wearing traditional Indian attire.
US Ambassador Eric Garcetti shared heartfelt wishes for Diwali in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), celebrating the Festival of Lights and honouring the contributions of Indian Americans.
Two US officials are set to visit Israel on Thursday to engage in talks on critical issues, including the situations in Gaza and Lebanon, the status of hostages, and concerns surrounding Iran and regional borders, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Wednesday.
The White House hosted a Diwali celebration, honouring Indian Americans' contributions to the "US-India bond." US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti praised the event and highlighted the significance of Diwali and Indian Americans' invaluable contributions.
In a historic move, New York City schools will close on Friday, November 1, to observe the Hindu festival of Diwali. This marks the first time the city's schools have recognised the holiday.
Highlighting the contributions of the South Asian American community to the fabric of American life, Biden said the community is the fastest-growing and most engaged community in the world.
The American First Lady, Dr Jill Biden, and President Joe Biden will host a Diwali celebration at the White House on Monday, inviting Indian-Americans from across the United States to attend. This will be the couple's last Diwali celebration as President and First Lady.
Lisa Curtis, Director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at the Center for New American Security and former White House official, said that the partnership between the United States and India is crucial for maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Amid the BRICS Summit, taking place from October 22 to 24, John Kirby, White House National Security Communications Advisor, stated that the United States doesn't view BRICS organisation as a "threat."