Shantanu Narayen, the Indian-origin president and CEO of Adobe, said the biggest opportunity for the software major in India lies in unlocking the true potential of a billion-plus people and make digital literacy accessible to all as the country embraces digital transformation.
Hashtag: #USANews
Report: Indian IT companies suffering most due to H-1B visa denials
From just six per cent in 2015, the denial rate of H-1B visas has risen to 24 per cent in the third quarter of the current fiscal year.
First formal vote on Trump impeachment inquiry likely on Thursday
The vote seems to be a move by the Democrats to counter allegations by Trump and the Republicans that the impeachment proceeding lacks authorisation without a full floor vote.
Indian-origin comics to debut at the New York Comedy Festival
Indian-origin standup comedians will make their debut at the New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), under the banner of ‘Made in India’, at Carolines on Broadway, on November 5.
No vote to authorise impeachment investigation: Nancy Pelosi
The White House has criticised the lack of such a vote and has said that the President and other officials will not cooperate with what it describes as an “illegitimate investigation”.
Judges block Trump’s attempt to deny Green Cards to immigrants
Rulings in California, New York and Washington have temporarily halted Trump’s plans to deny green cards to immigrants who would need government benefits.
Halliburton to pay USD 275,000 to Indian-origin ex-employee in discrimination suit
American multinational corporation Halliburton is set to pay USD 275,000 to two Muslim employees of Indian and Syrian-origins who were allegedly the victims of religious discrimination and accused of having links with terrorists by the company’s employees.
Trump signs proclamation that denies entry into the US to immigrants who can’t afford healthcare
The proclamation will also apply to spouses and parents of US citizens, which could impact those trying to bring their parents to the US.
Americans mourn slain Sikh police officer in Texas
There was an outpouring of grief from many Americans over the killing of Lt. Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, an Indian-American Sikh police officer in Texas.
Sikh cop in Texas shot dead during routine traffic stop, “deeply grieved” says Jaishankar
The 10-year veteran of the Texas police department was attacked and killed while performing a routine traffic stop.
