Glad to see steps being taken to reduce wait times for visa applicants in India: US lawmakerIndia was one of the very few countries where applications for US visas saw a major upswing after coronavirus-related travel restrictions w...
25 Jan, 2023, 09.18 AM IST
Biden, Harris lead US in mourning loss of lives in Gujarat bridge collapseThe United States and India are indispensable partners, with deep bonds between their citizens. "In this difficult hour, we will continue t...
01 Nov, 2022, 07.57 AM IST
Ex-Interpol wife takes on China governmentMeng Hongwei, the former Interpol president, has now vanished into China's sprawling penal system, purged in a stunning fall from grace. An...
18 Nov, 2021, 02.15 PM IST
China warns US of 'all necessary measures' over Huawei rulesChip design and manufacturing equipment used in the world's semiconductor plants is mostly U.S.-made, so the new rule affects foreign produ...
17 May, 2020, 04.39 PM IST
US Congressional resolution introduced to celebrate birth anniversary of Gandhi in AmericaCongresswoman Grace Meng introduced the resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of the International Day of Non-Violence.
03 Oct, 2017, 12.49 PM IST
Lawyers' body requests US President Barack Obama to nominate South Asian to Supreme CourtUS President Barack Obama has been requested by a lawyers' body and a Congresswoman to nominate a South-Asian American to the Supreme Court.
18 Feb, 2016, 11.25 AM IST
US MPs ask New York City to introduce South Asian languages in schools"The most common South Asian languages spoken in NYC are also the languages with the most Limited English Proficient (LEP) speakers," it sa...
20 Oct, 2015, 04.21 PM IST
US, India need to fight violence, terrorism together: Hillary ClintonNoting that violence and terrorism cannot solve any issues, Clinton said problems can be solved through dialogues and discussions.
02 Jun, 2015, 10.36 AM IST
John Kerry asked to act on murder of Avijit Roy"We must stand strong for freedom of speech and freedom of thought," said the letter signed by Congressmen Mike Honda and Ed Royce
03 Mar, 2015, 12.33 PM IST
US Congressional resolution calls for Diwali stamp"The Postal Service has issued stamps for several major religious holidays, and now it's time that the agency does the same for the Festiva...
15 Jan, 2015, 11.11 PM IST
White House welcomes Richard Verma's confirmation as US Ambassador to IndiaWelcoming the US Senate's confirmation of Indian-American Richard Verma as the next Ambassador to India, the White House today said it look...
10 Dec, 2014, 10.03 PM IST
US lawmaker seeks expedition of visas for Indian, Pakistan doctorsThe bill seeks to counter the difficulty that international physicians, especially doctors from India and Pakistan - have in securing J-1 v...
20 Nov, 2014, 01.24 PM IST
Indian-American student Soham Daga presented with Congressional Award"Soham is an exceptional young man who worked tirelessly to help others and achieve very challenging goals," said Congresswoman Grace Meng.
23 Jun, 2014, 10.39 PM IST
US lawmakers ask NYC schools to recognise Diwali as holidaySix top American lawmakers today asked the New York City schools to include Diwali in the list of public holidays.
21 Feb, 2014, 08.32 PM IST
Officials applauded for successful Phailin evacuationsA US lawmaker today applauded efforts of the Indian officials in successfully carrying out massive evacuation before the cyclone Phailin wh...
20 Oct, 2013, 11.42 AM IST
'Family reunion in immigration bill would reduce remittances'Grace Meng said, "Over the past ten years, US residents have sent over USD 450 billion dollars in remittances to foreign countries.
09 May, 2013, 01.24 AM IST
- Tulsi Gabbard supports Congressional resolution on Diwali stamp
Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu to be elected to the US House of Representatives joined her Congressional colleagues to co-sponsor a resolut...
02 Feb, 2013, 04.08 AM IST