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.
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US Congress to vote on bilateral Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act co-sponsored by Indian-American Representative Ami Bera
The US House of Representatives is slated to consider the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act which was written by legendary civil rights activists Congressman John Lewis, who died early this year, today.
US Congressman Ami Bera calls for release of political detainees in Kashmir
United States Congressman Ami Bera on Wednesday expressed concern over the situation in Kashmir and agitations over the new citizenship law in New Delhi.
Indian-origin lawmakers in US celebrate Diwali; greet Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists
Top US lawmakers, including Indian-Americans, have greeted Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains on the occasion of Diwali and said that the festival of lights sends an important message of setting aside their differences and working together as one, PTI reported.
Indian-American lawmakers call for stricter gun control laws after concert shooting
Condemning the Las Vegas mass shooting, the deadliest in the country’s modern history, which claimed nearly 60 lives, Indian-American lawmakers have called for changes in the gun control laws in the US, PTI reported.
Indian-American lawmakers criticize Trump’s transgender military ban
Prominent Indian-American lawmakers have criticised US President Donald Trump after he signed a memo instructing the Defence Department to stop accepting transgender people into the armed forces.
Indian-American leaders condemn Trump’s Charlottesville remarks, call it “disgrace”
Indian-Americans have condemned US President Donald Trump’s remarks blaming “both sides” for the Charlottesville violence and termed his defence of neo-Nazi groups and white supremacists as a “disgrace”.
Game changer for Sikh athletes, religious groups
Top US lawmakers and Sikh-Americans have hailed the basketball governing body, International Basketball Federation (FIBA) for reversing a controversial ban on religious headgear, which would now allow professional players to play wearing the turban and the hijab during competitions.
Indian-American Congressman says H-1B visa system needs ‘common sense’ reforms
Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has said that the US needs to “remain open” to immigrants who contribute to creating jobs and help shape the economy, as he called for “common sense” reforms in the H-1B visa system.
107 US lawmakers urge India to allow NGO to continue work
107 members of the US Congress have written to India’s Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh to allow the controversial American charity ‘Compassion International’ (CI) to continue its work in India.
