The bill was introduced by the Joint Government Administration and Elections Committee, a bipartisan panel consisting of both Senators and Representatives. The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) played a key role in the process, working closely with local community members, including Hamden resident Rajeev Pahuja, to garner widespread support for the legislation.
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Dr. Srinivas Mukkamala makes history as first Indian-origin head of American Medical Association
He will serve as the 180th president of the organisation, which is the largest association of doctors and medical students in the United States. His election was announced during the AMA’s annual meeting held in Chicago.
Fears of Israeli strike on Iran push US to evacuate personnel
President Donald Trump confirmed that American personnel are being moved out of certain areas in the Middle East, especially Iran, due to the increasing risk of conflict.
Indian-origin professor Rupa Marya sues US university over suspension for Gaza posts
Marya’s posts showed solidarity with hospitals and healthcare workers in Gaza, accusing Israel of attacking them. She also criticised Zionism, calling it a “supremacist, racist ideology” and linking it to problems in healthcare.
Pakistani man extradited to US from Canada for plotting terror attack on Jewish Centre in NYC
Pakistani man extradited to US from Canada to face federal terrorism charges after plotting attack on Jewish centre
Launch of Axiom-4 Mission, set to carry Indian astronaut to ISS, postponed due to rocket ‘repair’
The Axiom-4 mission, which will carry Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to space, has been deferred.
Australian PM raises issue of reporter shooting during LA protest with US
Albanese says his government has spoken with the U.S. administration over the shooting of an Australian journalist.
Viral video shows Indian student restrained by US officers at Newark Airport
The video was recorded by Indian-American businessman Kunal Jain, who witnessed the event. It shows at least four officers restraining the student, with two of them pressing their knees into his back while his hands and legs were tied.
Trump to deploy another 2,000 National Guard members to LA amid escalating tension
The US military on Monday confirmed that hundreds of active-duty US marines are to be deployed in Los Angeles.
Protests intensify in Los Angeles hours after Trump deploys National Guard troops
Law enforcement officials and protesters clashed in Los Angeles, with tension mounting in the city
