Indian-American lawyer Suhas Subramanyam created history by becoming the first from the community to be elected from Virginia and the entire East Coast.
Author: Press Trust of India
Indian restaurants in Singapore thrive as new hiring policy eases chef shortages
It has become a little easier for these eateries after the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) allowed them to hire cooks from the three South Asian countries.
US Election: Initial results show Donald Trump surging ahead of Kamala Harris
Overall, a total of 538 electoral college votes are up for grabs. A candidate with 270 or more electoral votes is declared winner in the election. If both candidates register victory in all the states that historically support the same party, then it will leave Harris with 44 electoral college votes short of victory and Trump with 51 votes short.
America votes: With US Capitol riots in mind, businesses and buildings board up in Washington DC as election day arrives
Donald Trump had refused to accept the result of the 2020 elections, which he had lost to present US President Joe Biden. His angry supporters — a huge mob — attacked the US Capitol in January 2021.
Indian-Americans make major push for Congress, nine candidates, including first-time contenders in 2024 race
Nine Indian-Americans are running for the US House of Representatives, including the re-election bid by five of them, while another three of them are having their maiden foray into Congressional politics.
Indian-Americans make strides in US politics, dozens of candidates running for local and state offices
Probably the largest number of Indian Americans running for local offices are in the state of California, which sends two members to the House of Representatives — Ro Khanna and Dr Ami Bera — in addition to Vice President Kamala Harris whose mother was from India.
US polls: Bangla only Indian language on New York’s ballot papers
The inclusion of Bengali on ballot papers is not just a courtesy but a legal requirement. By law, New York City is obligated to provide voting materials in Bengali at certain poll sites. This mandate extends beyond just ballot papers to include other essential voting materials, ensuring comprehensive language support for Bengali-speaking voters.
Indian cricketer Wriddhiman Saha announces retirement from game after this year’s Ranji Trophy
The 40-year-old cricketer from Bengal has featured in 40 Tests and nine ODIs since making his international debut in 2014.
Trump triggers fear with “shouldn’t have left White House” comment ahead of Nov 5 polls
“I shouldn’t have left. I mean, honestly, because…we did so well,” the former President said at a rally in Lititz, Pennsylvania.
US election 2024: Trump and Harris neck-and-neck as polls reveal tight race
The Real Clear Politics, which tracks all the major national and battleground polls, said it’s a tie between Trump and Harris. In the national polls, Trump leads by 0.1 percentage points, and in battleground states the former president has an edge of 0.9 percentage points.
