Indian-American teenager Gitanjali Rao is among 15 young women honoured by US First Lady Jill Biden as part of the first-ever “Girls Leading Change” celebration at the White House, marking the International Day of the Girl (October 11).
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Tallest Ambedkar statue outside India to be unveiled in Maryland, US, on Oct 14
The 19-foot statue, named “Statue of Equality”, is part of the Ambedkar International Center (AIC) complex being built on 13-acre land in Accokeek city of Maryland, approximately 35km south of Washington.
Los Angeles lobbies for an Indian consulate for stronger business ties and to serve 150K+ Indian Americans
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and the Indian American community have urged the Government of India to open a consulate in the second-largest city of the United States of America and the entertainment capital of the world.
Jaahnavi Kandula death: Without context, ‘comment could be interpreted as horrifying and crude’, admits Seattle Police officer
An online campaign has started on Change.org, demanding the dismissal of Daniel Auderer from the Seattle Police force. The petition got more than 7,000 signatures in just two days.
US vs Google: Meet Indian-origin judge Amit Mehta, who will decide on the multi-billion dollar anti-trust case
Google stands accused by the US Department of Justice of spending USD10 billion a year to get its search engine pre-installed on devices. By doing this, Google is allegedly putting its competitors at an unfair disadvantage and depriving consumers of choice.
US state of Georgia officially declares October as ‘Hindu Heritage Month’
In a proclamation, Governor of Georgia Brian Kemp designated October as Hindu Heritage Month. His statement said that Hindu heritage would be celebrated in the state of Georgia by focusing on the Hindu culture and the diverse spiritual traditions rooted in India.
Indian-American Dr Geeta Rao Gupta on week-long India trip
Indian-American Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Dr Geeta Rao Gupta is on a week-long visit to India from August 1-8 to participate in the G20 conference and meet her Indian counterparts.
Indian authorities in US trying to locate homeless NRI student
The Consulate General of India in Chicago is trying to locate a woman student hailing from Hyderabad who is reported to be depressed, starving and has said that all assistance will be provided to her.
NRI student in USA found living on the streets; her mother appeals to MEA for help
A viral video has reportedly brought the plight of an Indian woman found starving on the streets of Chicago into the public eye.
World Bank chief Ajay Banga sole Indian on Carnegie Corporation’s ‘Great Immigrants’ list
Indian-origin Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank, is the only Indian named on this year’s annual Great Immigrants’ list of honourees by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
