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California sues Cisco for caste-based discrimination against Indian-American employee

The lawsuit alleges that the firm rejected the employee’s raise and denied him a promotion twice.

Joe Biden appoints Indian-American Medha Raj as campaign digital chief

A graduate in international politics from Georgetown University, Medha Raj earned her MBA from Stanford University.

30 US Senators, 136 Congressmen urge Trump administration to reverse order on international students

On July 6, the ICE declared that non-immigrant F-1 and M-1 students who are attending schools which have shifted their entire operations...

Harvard, MIT sue Trump administration as US lawmakers, educators speak out against student visa restrictions

Following the recent guidelines imposing restrictions on foreign students in the United States, several US Congressman and top educational...

US says foreign students whose classes fully moved online cannot remain in country

US will not be issuing visas to students enrolled in schools and/or programmes that are fully online for the fall semester. These students...

Trump grateful to healthcare workers, including Indian-Americans, for battle against COVID-19: White House

The United States White House stated that US President Donald Trump is tremendously grateful to all the doctors, nurses and healthcare...

President Trump temporarily suspends H-1B visas, “disappointed” says Sundar Pichai

Trump aims to reform the US immigration system to prioritise the highest-skilled workers and protect American jobs, according to the White...

CII report finds that Indian companies generate 125,000 jobs in US

A report, 'Indian Roots, American Soil 2020' issued by the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) found that as many as 155 Indian...

Mahatma Gandhi statue in Washington DC desecrated amidst anti-racism protests

The United States Park Police has said that they have launched a probe into the damage done to the statue.

Rahul Dubey: The Indian-American man who turned hero for protesters in Washington DC

The United States has been rocked by protests for more than a week over the custodial death of George Floyd, an African-American man who...

Donald Trump signs executive order halting certain Green Cards for 60 days

Trump said the order will protect American workers' jobs in an economy that has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna joins White House COVID-19 council

Indian-American Democratic US Congressman Ro Khanna has been appointed to the White House coronavirus advisory council.

Indian Consulate in US answers PM Modi’s call of collaboration and keeping spirits high

Indian Consulate in US answers PM Modi’s call of collaboration and keeping spirits high

Indian-origin medical administrator Seema Verma on White House panel to fight COVID-19

Indian-American health policy consultant Seema Verma has announced various initiatives in the United States to contain the Novel Coronavirus...

More than half a dozen Indian-Americans win Congressional primaries

Winners include Ami Bera and Ro Khanna.

From Ahmedabad to Agra to Delhi; a busy day in India for Trump

US President Donald Trump along with a large official US delegation touched down in three cities on Day 1 of his whirlwind tour of India.

New Delhi, No New Deal!

Donald Trump’s maiden Presidential visit to India is more show than substance

USD 2.6 bn helicopter deal, packed itinerary on the cards for Trumps’ India tour

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are set to discuss issues related to the Indo-US strategic partnership in the...

Not treated very well by India, but I like PM Modi a lot, says Trump as trade deal looks unlikely

With less than a week to go before his visit, United States President Donald Trump said there was little likelihood of a trade deal with...

Vivekananda Yoga University in Los Angeles to start post-graduate yoga course

The Vivekananda Yoga University (VAYU) set up its initial campus in Los Angeles with a budget of USD 5 million as the world's first yoga...

US-India trade deal still in limbo as Trump’s visit nears

United States President Donald Trump’s India visit begins in a week but officials of both countries are yet to resolve trade differences...

Excited about upcoming India trip, tweets US First Lady Melania

US First Lady Melania Trump tweeted that she is "excited" for her upcoming trip to India along with President Donald Trump later this month,...

US Senators express concerns over Kashmir and CAA in letter ahead of Trump’s India visit

The bipartisan group of Senators have expressed concern about the hundreds of Kashmiris who remain in "preventive detention".

Trump to visit India on February 24-25, confirms White House

The White House in the USA on Tuesday confirmed that President Donald Trump will make his first official visit to India on February 24-25.

Indian Ambassador Taranjit Sandhu presents credentials to US President

Ambassador of India to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu presented his credentials on Thursday to President of the United States of...

US Senate acquits Trump in impeachment hearing

After five months of hearings, investigations and revelations about his dealings with Ukraine, United States President Donald Trump was...

Trump to visit India in last week of February: Reports

US President Donald Trump is likely to visit India in the last week of February, according to reports in the Indian media.