The United States has said it is closely monitoring the state of the San Francisco-bound Air India flight that made an emergency landing in Russia.
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Meet Indian-American Dev Shah, 2023 Scripps Spelling Bee champion
Indian-American Dev Shah has won the 2023 edition of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, taking away a USD 50,000 cash prize by correctly spelling the 11-letter word “psammophile”.
‘Modiji will explain to God…’: Congress, BJP war of words turns transcontinental with Rahul Gandhi’s US visit
The political battle between the Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party erupted in a new arena as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in San Francisco yesterday for a three-city US tour during which he interacted with Indian expatriates and is set to meet American lawmakers.
US lawmaker proposes bill to make Diwali federal holiday
American lawmaker and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Grace Meng introduced a bill in the US Congress to declare the Indian festival of lights Diwali a federal holiday, a move welcomed by different communities from across the country.
Country-based quota reason for Green Card delays for Indians: USCIS advisor
The country-based quota system is responsible for the exceedingly long wait times for Green Cards for people from India, China, Mexico and the Philippines, a senior US official said.
US lawmakers propose Bill to protect children of long-term visa holders
United States’ lawmakers have moved to reintroduce legislation that would offer immigration relief to children of long-term visa holders, a significant number of whom are of Indian-origin.
Kamala Harris’ address at round table for entrepreneurs of colour
Indian-American Vice-President Kamala Harris convened a roundtable for small business owners of colour at the White House.
Rahul Gandhi set to address NRI rally during 10-day US visit
Congress leader and former Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi will begin a 10-day visit to the USA on May 31, sources said. Gandhi will address a rally of about 5,000 NRIs in New York’s Madison Square Garden.
Indian-origin Dylan Jadeja set to be new CEO of Riot Games
Indian-origin executive A Dylan Jadeja has been appointed as the new CEO of Riot Games, the developer of smash-hit video games like ‘League of Legends’ and ‘Valorant’, the company announced.
Kamala Harris’ remarks on immigration, end of Title 42 spark new political conflict
The political war between Democrats and Republicans over immigration issues continues, as Indian-American Vice-President Kamala Harris claimed the end of Title 42 is ‘going rather smoothly’ despite Republican border governors dropping off migrants near her own home.