Indian-American Community News
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President Donald Trump has pledged U.S. assistance to Nepal following catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, offering the country “anything they want” as American officials work to locate about 90 U.S. citizens who remain unaccounted for, including dozens of Indian-Americans. Continue reading Trump Pledges U.S. Support for Nepal as Dozens of Indian-Americans Remain Missing
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has voiced opposition to an upcoming Madison Square Garden event featuring Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, citing his belief in a pluralistic and secular India while acknowledging the city may lack jurisdiction to cancel the privately organized gathering. Continue reading Mamdani Opposes RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s Madison Square Garden Event
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
The iconic Mahatma Gandhi statue situated in a public park across from the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC has been defaced with graffiti by miscreants during the ongoing protests and riots over the senseless killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American man. Continue reading Mahatma Gandhi statue in Washington vandalized amid George Floyd protests and riots
American lawmakers from both sides of the aisle condemned the heinous attack in Jammu and Kashmir, pledged their staunch support for India, and vowed to defeat terror wherever it rears its ugly head. Continue reading US lawmakers strongly condemn terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district