Indian government sources reported the presence of pro-Khalistani elements at a rally addressed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Virginia, USA. The event occurred amidst Gandhi’s speech emphasizing the right to religious freedom and the freedom to practice one’s faith in India.
Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears has announced her candidacy for governor in 2025, seeking to build upon the economic progress achieved under Governor Glenn Youngkin. Earle-Sears, the first Black woman to hold the office in Virginia, emphasizes her commitment to promoting business growth and improving quality of life, while highlighting her record of success against all odds.
Rockefeller Group and Matan Companies have commenced construction on the first phase of the Port 460 Logistics Center in Suffolk, Virginia. This ambitious project will deliver 2.4 million square feet of industrial space across five buildings, positioning Virginia as a major hub for logistics and supply chain investment.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has extended the operating license of North Anna Power Station in Virginia by 20 years, ensuring reliable and carbon-free electricity for the state for decades to come. The extension will keep the two nuclear reactors operating until 2058 and 2060, respectively, generating enough energy to power 500,000 homes.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted Dominion Energy Virginia permission to extend the operating licenses of its North Anna Power Station for an additional 20 years, ensuring reliable, carbon-free energy for decades to come. This decision reinforces the role of nuclear power in Virginia’s energy portfolio and contributes to the state’s clean energy goals.
Naresh Bhatt, an Indian-American man, has been arrested for allegedly concealing the body of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, who has been missing for three weeks. While Bhatt initially expressed concern and claimed his wife had disappeared before, authorities found suspicious evidence and inconsistencies in his story. The investigation revealed that he bought knives and cleaning products shortly after his wife’s last known contact, leading to his arrest.
Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project has successfully installed the 50th monopile foundation, keeping the project on schedule. The project is on track to complete construction in late 2026 and will be the largest offshore wind project in the US, generating enough clean energy to power 660,000 homes. The project is also creating significant economic benefits for the Hampton Roads region.
A new poll shows former President Trump narrowly leading President Biden in Virginia, a state that has voted Democrat in every presidential election since 2008. The poll suggests a tighter race than anticipated in the Old Dominion State, which has not traditionally been considered a battleground state. Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who won the state in 2021 with Trump’s support, believes Virginia is in play for Trump in the upcoming election.
A group of cavers exploring Giant Caverns in Virginia rescued a dog trapped 40 to 50 feet underground. The dog, dubbed ‘Sparsy’, is recovering well at the Giles County Animal Shelter and is expected to be ready for a new home soon.
Virginia State Sen. Suhas Subramanyam has been projected to win the Democratic primary in Virginia’s 10th congressional district, succeeding Rep. Jennifer Wexton, who is retiring due to a health diagnosis. The district, which has trended Democratic in recent elections, is considered a likely Democratic hold in November.
