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Rapturous applause for Prime Minister Modi’s historic address to US Congress
Prime Minister Modi Addresses US Congress

Rapturous applause for Prime Minister Modi’s historic address to US Congress

Prime Minister Modi’s address to a joint meeting of the US Congress was punctuated with multiple standing ovations and frequent applause by the audience. The Indian diaspora could barely contain their excitement and chants of ‘Modi Modi’, ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ (Long live Mother India), cheers, whistles and claps were heard throughout the hour-long speech. Continue reading Rapturous applause for Prime Minister Modi’s historic address to US Congress

Biden administration backs India-South Africa proposal of patent waiver for Covid-19 vaccines
Covid-19 India

Biden administration backs India-South Africa proposal of patent waiver for Covid-19 vaccines

The US has declared it will support a proposal jointly floated by India and South Africa at the WTO in October 2020 to temporarily waive intellectual property and patent rights on Covid-19 vaccines allowing countries to locally manufacture diagnostics, treatments and doses. Continue reading Biden administration backs India-South Africa proposal of patent waiver for Covid-19 vaccines

Indian envoy Harsh Vardhan Shringla addresses concerns of Sikh Americans at Gurpurab celebration on Capitol Hill
Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Washington

Indian envoy Harsh Vardhan Shringla addresses concerns of Sikh Americans at Gurpurab celebration on Capitol Hill

To aptly commemorate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, and to reach out to the Sikh community in America, the Indian Embassy in Washington organized a special celebratory event on Capitol Hill. Continue reading Indian envoy Harsh Vardhan Shringla addresses concerns of Sikh Americans at Gurpurab celebration on Capitol Hill

US Congress introduces resolutions commemorating 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev
Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Washington

US Congress introduces resolutions commemorating 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev

Ahead of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism, powerful US lawmakers have introduced resolutions commemorating the milestone and extolling the invaluable contributions of Sikh Americans to the country. Continue reading US Congress introduces resolutions commemorating 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev

Democratic lawmakers blast Trump administration for inhumane treatment of immigrant detainees
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Democratic lawmakers blast Trump administration for inhumane treatment of immigrant detainees

Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives have called out the Trump administration’s immigration policies for being xenophobic, abhorrent, un-American, and have pledged to protect the human rights of those seeking refuge and asylum in the US. Continue reading Democratic lawmakers blast Trump administration for inhumane treatment of immigrant detainees