The United States’ Democratic party introduced a Citizenship Act which, among other things, seeks to eliminate the country-quota for green cards and make changes in the much sought-after H-1B visa system.
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Doctored video of Indian-American VP Kamala Harris’ speech goes viral
A viral video on social media showing the United States’ first Indian-origin and woman Vice-President Kamala Harris speaking incoherently and stating “yesterday is today” during a speech at a rally for abortion rights was confirmed to be fake by multiple media outlets.
Indian-origin man found guilty of murder in doorbell prank case in California
Anurag Chandra, an Indian-origin resident of Riverside, California, was last week found guilty of killing three teenage boys who played a doorbell-ringing prank at his house, according to local media reports.
Two Indian-Americans among Republican Presidential hopefuls for 2024
With US President Joe Biden announcing his candidacy for the 2024 election, all eyes are on the Republicans’ and their prospective candidates.
Need to modernise H-1B Visa lottery system to counter fraud, abuse: US Immigration Agency
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stated that the computerised drawing of lots devised to select successful H-1B applicants every year has resulted in abuse of the system and a sharp increase in fraudulent efforts.
Biden announces re-election bid with Kamala Harris as running mate for 2024
United States President Joe Biden today officially announced his candidacy for a second term in the White House with Indian-origin Kamala Harris as his running mate.
Trump campaign reports spike in donations since his indictment
According to a Trump campaign statement, the former President of US has seen a spike in donations in the fortnight since his indictment on March 30. Indian-American
17 arrested, including Sikhs, over California gurdwara shootings; AK-47s seized
Police in California have arrested 17 people for a series of shootings at gurdwaras and they have seized weapons such as AK-47s, handguns, and a machine gun. The 17 were arrested in raids at 20 locations.
Diljit Dosanjh rocks the stage at Coachella music fest in California!
Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh made history as one of the popular performers at the prestigious Coachella Valley Music and Art Festival 2023.
Two Indian-American executives convicted in billion-dollar fraud case
Indian American executives of a Chicago-based start-up were among those convicted of running a USD 1 billion corporate fraud scheme.
