Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar announces plans to form 'Hindu Caucus' in US CongressCongressional caucuses are groups of members of the US Congress that meet to pursue common legislative objectives. Caucuses are formed as C...
15 Jun, 2023, 08.08 AM IST
Seattle City resolution seeking ban on caste discrimination sparks heated debates among Indian-AmericansA resolution moved by an upper-caste Hindu official in the Seattle City Council to bring in an ordinance banning caste-based discrimination...
21 Feb, 2023, 11.08 AM IST
Biden signs bill ending furlough of 3,700 transportation workersSenators approved by unanimous consent a motion from Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. and the chairman of the Finance Committee, to extend the expiri...
03 Oct, 2021, 08.02 AM IST
View: India’s success in beating the pandemic is crucial for the worldwide fight against Covid-19The outpouring is a reflection of India’s importance as a partner. Simply put, India’s success in beating the pandemic from next door is cr...
12 May, 2021, 10.47 PM IST
Ro Khanna named Democratic vice chair of Congressional India CaucusThe seat has been created for the first time since its formation in 1994.
17 Dec, 2020, 09.39 AM IST
American lawmakers seek immigration overhaulJayapal and several of her Congressional colleagues on Friday in a resolution urged Congress to create humane, community-based alternatives...
12 Dec, 2020, 12.57 PM IST
Indian-American Pramila Jayapal elected as chair of powerful Congressional Progressive Caucus“As a lifelong organiser, I am honoured that my colleagues have elected me to lead the Congressional Progressive Caucus at this pivotal mom...
10 Dec, 2020, 12.02 PM IST
India's new envoy to US gets unprecedented welcome from American lawmakersA team of 67 US lawmakers to welcome the Indian Ambassador last week, less than a month after his arrival in Washignton DC.
12 Feb, 2019, 09.19 PM IST
Tulsi Gabbard elected co-chair of the Congressional India CaucusThe level of engagement seen in both the House and Senate on issues related to India and America's partnership and friendship "only continu...
16 Mar, 2017, 02.00 PM IST
Sri Lanka has potential to become next Asian Tiger: USThe US said it will continue to stand with Sri Lanka as a friend and partner. And said the level of cooperation is unprecedented, there is ...
08 Feb, 2017, 01.33 PM IST
Indian-American lawmakers get key Congressional panelsRaja Krishnamoorthi, representing Chicago's west and northwest suburbs, will serve on the House Education and Workforce Committee, along wi...
16 Jan, 2017, 08.29 AM IST
US lawmakers denounce suggestion of registry for MuslimsNSEERS is a post-9/11 program which required travellers to the US from specified Muslim-majority countries to immediately register with the...
19 Nov, 2016, 10.00 AM IST
US Congressman Jim McDermott announces his retirement"I realised that life doesn't -- you don't get forever," McDermott said during a reflective news conference in downtown Seattle.
05 Jan, 2016, 11.34 AM IST
Under PM Narendra Modi unique opportunity to strengthen Indo-US ties, says Ed Royce"With the election of Prime Minister Modi, the US and India have a unique opportunity to strengthen our economic and security relations," s...
07 Mar, 2015, 11.47 AM IST
'Copyright piracy has reached alarming level in China, India'Caucus has added India to the 2014 Watch List, and notes that the Special 301 Report again lists India as a Priority Watch List nation.
26 Jun, 2014, 08.43 AM IST
Narendra Modi should be denied visa: US lawmakers to Obama administrationPitts alleged that Modi has now indulged in a public relations campaign in an attempt to clear his name from the horrific riots and to seek...
05 Dec, 2012, 03.03 PM IST
- China, Canada among top five on US piracy watch list
US legislators have accused Canada, China, Mexico, Russia and Spain of 'robbing Americans' by failing to crack down on piracy of movies, mu...
20 May, 2010, 12.20 PM IST