During the Second National Hindu Advocacy Day event at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, a group of eminent Indian Americans urged lawmakers to take steps against rising Hinduphobia activities in the US and protect the rights of the Hindu community in the country.
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US Senate committee recognises Arunachal Pradesh as integral part of India
Less than a month after the historic visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US, a Congressional Senatorial Committee has passed a resolution recognising Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India.
PM Modi in the US: Standing ovation at US Congress, power walk at White House state dinner
Modi was welcomed to the White House by President of the United States of America Joe Biden, First Lady Dr Jill Biden, Vice-President Kamala Harris, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.
Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar chosen as Modi’s escort for June 22 address
PM Modi US Visit: Indian-American Congressman in the US House of Representatives Shri Thanedar is set to escort Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his historic joint address to the US Congress on June 22.
Indian-Americans march to welcome PM Modi ahead of official visit
PM Modi US Visit: Indian-Americans gathered at iconic locations across 20 US cities and organised unity marches to send a message of welcome to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi days ahead of his United States visit.
‘Terrific cooperation’ with India, says White House ahead of Modi visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to become the first Indian premier to address the United States Congress twice on June 22.
President Joe Biden signs debt limit bill, avoiding a US debt default with just 2 days to go
An unprecedented US debt default has been averted, with President Joe Biden signing a bill to suspend the US debt limit up to January 1, 2025. The Biden Administration had time until June 5 to reach a deal.
Biden Administration clears first Congress hurdle in debt ceiling Bill
United States lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted yesterday to raise the national borrowing limit as a crucial first step to averting a catastrophic default, greenlighting a pact struck between Washington’s warring parties after weeks of tense negotiations.
Debt ceiling: Biden, Republicans reach compromise, Bill to be brought before Congress
Facing the prospect of having to default on its debt for the first time in United States’ history, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached final agreement yesterday on a deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling.
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.