The two heads of state shared a warm hug at the G7 summit in Japan, before the Quad group meet. The hug has been interpreted as “setting the tone” for the Indian prime minister’s US visit.
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Modi to attend G7 summit during tri-nation trip; world leaders reach Japan
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will touch down in Hiroshima, Japan today at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio for the G7 Summit under the Japanese presidency and the Quad summit that will be attended by US President Joe Biden and Australian PM Anthony Albanese as well.
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.
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.
Indian-origin Dr Geeta Rao Gupta confirmed as Global Womens’ Issues office envoy
The United States’ Senate has confirmed Indian-American Dr Geeta Rao Gupta as the Ambassador-at-Large for the Office of Global Women’s Issues in the State Department.
Modi to interact with Biden at White House during US state visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is officially set for a state visit to the United States on June 22, following an invitation from US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, the Indian government said in a statement.
Writer E Jean Carroll wins USD 5 million in defamation case; Trump slams verdict
A federal jury in New York City found that former United States President Donald Trump sexually abused advice columnist E Jean Carroll and awarded more than USD 2 million in damages and an additional USD 3 million in damages for defamation.
Texas mall shooting: 27-year-old NRI woman among nine victims
27-year-old NRI Aishwarya Thatikonda was among nine people killed in the mass shooting at a mall in Dallas, Texas in the USA, authorities said.
