In his inaugural speech, the PM announced a special skill development program – ‘Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojna’ for ‘young Indians who aspire to work abroad, but also encouraged Indian diaspora to contribute to India’s growth story.
Tag: Politics
Historic 5 take oath as members of the US Congress
While creating history for a minority ethnic community that comprises just one percent of the US population, five Indian Americans took oath as members of the Congress.
Indian American groups hosts Trump inaugural ball on January 20
Indian Americans will celebrate the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States in Washington, D.C. on January 20, 2017.
Seema Verma – Indian American appointed to a key position by Trump
Seema Verma, to serve as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Appointment was announced on Tuesday morning. Seema, an Indianapolis resident, is the founder and CEO of a health policy consulting firm SVC Inc.
Nikki Haley joins Donald Trump’s panel, becomes the first Indian-American to be a cabinet principal
Nikki Haley who has been named the ambassador to the United Nations is the first person of Indian origin to be a cabinet principal.
Indian-American Tulsi Gabbard appears for cabinet auditions, may land key post
US President-elect Donald Trump has met the cabinet hopefuls at his Manhattan office tower on Monday and also outlined plans for his first day in office.
Indian-American Ami Bera re-elected to US Congress for third consecutive term
It’s the record fifth win for Indian-Americans in the US elections. Dr Ami Bera has been re-elected to the US House of Representatives for a third consecutive term.
Indian-American Nikki Haley on Donald Trump’s list for the post of Secretary of State
Donald Trump’s moves have been quite unpredictable since the US elections are out. The President-elect Indian-American Nikki Haley for the post of Secretary of State.
Can Kamala Harris become the first Indian-American US President?
Kamala Devi Harris was born and raised in San Francisco’s East Bay where she attended public schools, worshipped at black churches and lived in African American communities.
Indian-Americans Bobby Jindal and Amul Thapar on Donald Trump’s list of major appointments
Donald Trump has picked Indian American Bobby Jindal from Louisiana and Amul Thapar from Michigan for some strong positions.
