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06 Nov 2024

In Donald Trump's Victory, How Did Indian Americans Fare In The 2024 US Polls?

In the congressional races, nine Indian Americans ran for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Five sought re-election, while three were newcomers.

Indian diaspora

15 Sep 2022

US will be key partner in India's growth journey: PM Modi to Indian-Americans

The US will be a key partner in India's growth journey over the coming 25 years, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi The celebration of 75 years of India's Independence in the US would become a milestone in friendship between the two nations Lauding the Indian diaspora, Modi said that the community has spread the fragrance of Indian values by living them

16 Jun 2021

2 Indian Americans among six charged in Silicon Valley insider trading ring

The SEC alleged that Bannon tipped Sood with material, nonpublic information concerning Bannon's employer, Fortinet Inc Sood allegedly traded on this information and tipped his three friends Marcus Bannon, Matthew Rauch, and Naresh Ramaiya

20 Jan 2021

20 Indian-Americans selected for Biden's administration to rebuild America

US President- elect Joe Biden is set to be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on 20 January. While Kamala Harris would be sworn in as the Vice-President of the country. Long before he was declared President-elect in August, Joe Biden had promised that if he wins, he will rely on the Indian American diaspora for better governance. Biden has now nominated at least 20 Indian-Americans including 13 women, to key positions in his administration. So, who are these individuals and what has been their history? Watch to know more.

09 Sep 2020

Seven Indian-Americans on Forbes' list of 400 wealthiest people in US

Seven Indian-Americans have featured in Forbes' list of 400 richest people in the US. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, 56, is on top of the list with USD 179 billion wealth. US President Donald Trump is at 339th spot on the list with a net worth of USD 2.5 billion.

29 May 2020

Bulletproof coatings made from shrimps, mushrooms to protect soldiers

Two Indian-American engineers along with another at the University of Houston are using chitin -- a derivative of glucose found in the cellular walls of arthropods and fungi-- and 3D printing techniques to produce the coatings, the varsity said in a statement.

23 May 2020

COVID-19: Indian-Americans welcome relaxation in visa for OCI cardholders

The Indian-Americans have welcomed the decision of the Indian government to ease the coronavirus-linked global travel restrictions imposed on those having OCI cards, describing it as a big relief for them.

18 Jun 2019

72% increase in Indians staying illegally in US since 2010: Report

There are at least 630,000 Indians who are undocumented, a 72 per cent increase since 2010, says the report.

05 Jun 2019

US woman found guilty of targeted robberies at Indian-American homes

Chaka Castro, 44, and her accomplices committed a string of home invasions in Georgia, New York, Ohio, Michigan and Texas from 2011 to 2014.

04 Feb 2018

Indians rally outside White House in support of Donald Trump's merit-based immigration plan

Several hundred highly-skilled Indian workers today held a rally outside the White House in support of Donald Trump's plan for a merit-based immigration system.

06 May 2017

Indian Americans can help India realise its full potential

12 Mar 2017

US man tries to burn store run by Indian-Americans in Florida, thinking they were 'Muslims'

In yet another incident highlighting the dangerously growing trend of racist attacks in the United States, a man in Florida tried to burn down a convenience store owned by Indian-Americans, thinking they were 'Muslims'.

07 Mar 2017

US man video-stalks Indians, says 'they're stealing jobs'

Members of the Indian community in the US have been alarmed by a video posted on an anti-immigration website, which shows Indian families relaxing in an Ohio park, while a man taking the video accuses them of stealing American jobs, the media reported.

10 Jan 2017

Barack Obama selects 4 Indian American scientists for presidential awards

Four Indian-American scientists have been chosen among 102 researchers who will receive the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) -- the highest honour given by the US government to science and engineering professionals.

Indian Americans

04 Jan 2017

Historic breakthrough! 5 Indian-Americans sworn-in as members of US Congress

Sealing a historic breakthrough for Indian-Americans, five were sworn-in on Tuesday as members of the US Congress -- one of them, Kamala Harris, becoming the first to become a Senator.

‪‪Hillary Clinton

05 Nov 2016

Indian-Americans raise over $10 mn for Clinton Campaign

The Hillary Campaign does not give details of the major fundraisers and the amount of money raised by them.

27 Oct 2016

Donald Trump speaks Hindi in Indian American campaign ad

The bombastic New York businessman is seen uttering ‘Ab Ki Baar Trump Sarkaar’-- adapting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s 2014 vote-winning catchphrase as his own -- in a presidential campaign ad released Thursday.

16 Oct 2016

Donald Trump praises PM Narendra Modi, Hindu community, calls him a 'great man'

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has heaped praise on PM Narendra Modi and his policies for India.

Indian-American community

24 Sep 2016

Indian-Americans launch White House petition to designate Pakistan sponsor of terrorism

This petition is important to the people of United States of America, India and many other countries which are continuously affected by Pakistan sponsored terrorism, the petition started on Tuesday said.

01 Jul 2016

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard launches campaign for Diwali stamp

The first Hindu elected to the US Congress has launched a signature campaign to ask the country's postal service to issue a stamp for recognising Diwali as a special day.

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