Indian-American Community News
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Flanked by colleagues in Congress, Democrat Carolyn Maloney of New York announced the introduction of the Deepavali Day Act on the eve of the festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists all over the world. Continue reading Key US lawmakers introduce bill to make Diwali a federal holiday
In an unprecedented turnout, 67 members of the US Congress accorded a resounding welcome to Indian ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla who arrived in Washington merely a month ago and has hit the ground running ever since. Continue reading Resounding welcome for Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla by record number of US lawmakers
It is a triumph for the Indian-American community, a watershed moment. Never before have so many US lawmakers of Indian origin been elected to serve in the highest legislative body in the land. Continue reading Record Number of Indian-Americans Sworn Into New US Congress
A commemorative Diwali stamp issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) was released today at an elaborate ceremony held at the Indian Consulate in New York. Continue reading Stamp Commemorating Diwali is Issued by US Postal Service