New York, March 12 -- On March 8, 2024, the Virginia State Senate approved a formal resolution with a voice vote commending Washington Bureau Chief of News India Times, T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman, for his "dedication to journalism and foreign policy."

The resolution was introduced by Indian-American Virginia State Senator, Suhas Subramanyam, who is also a Democratic candidate for US Congress from Virginia's 10th Congressional district.

Introducing Jayaraman in the Senate gallery, on March 4th, Senator Subramanyam referred to him "as the recipient of the prestigious Ashoka Award for social change," while commending his dedication to journalism and foreign policy.

He further said, on January 27, Jayaraman "received a Distinguished Service ...