Indian-American Community News
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Moral outrage over President Donald Trump’s zero-tolerance immigration policy reached a fever pitch as people fought back flocking to ‘Families Belong Together’ rallies held from coast to coast. Continue reading Crowds protest Trump’s hardline immigration policies from coast to coast
“It is not a crime to come to the United States to seek asylum; in fact, it is a right provided by international treaty”, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici said after meeting the immigrant detainees “who came to the United States seeking a better life”. Continue reading “Inhumane” treatment meted out to immigrant detainees, including 52 Indians, held in Oregon federal prison
In a press conference call, Ivanka Trump said, “I am incredibly excited to be visiting India next week for the eighth annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)”. Continue reading Ivanka Trump sees Global Entrepreneurship Summit as testament to a strong India-US friendship
President Donald J. Trump sends warm wishes to Sikh Americans and Sikhs around the world as they celebrate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Devji, the founder and first guru of Sikhism. Continue reading President Trump greets Sikhs on Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary
President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali by lighting the ‘diya’ (lamp) in the Oval Office of the White House. Continue reading President Trump celebrates Diwali by lighting ‘diya’ in Oval Office
Testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Kenneth Juster pledged, if confirmed as Washington’s top diplomat in Delhi, he will work to “advance the strategic partnership with India, a relationship that is critical to our national security and economic interests”, he said. Continue reading Kenneth Juster, President Trump’s choice for Ambassador to India, queried on trade, human rights at Senate hearing
Democratic Congresswoman Judy Chu of California noted that among the DACA recipients (called Dreamers) are over 3,000 from India, more than 7,000 from South Korea, nearly 5,000 from the Philippines, some 2,000 from Pakistan, and thousands of others who are Asian Pacific Islanders (APIs). “They all deserve a chance to achieve the American dream”, she said. Continue reading Democratic lawmakers pledge unwavering support for passing clean DREAM Act
Ajit Varadaraj Pai, the first ever Indian-American to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), was conferred with the inaugural Zee Entertainment National Leadership Award at a reception on Capitol Hill. Continue reading FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Conferred with Inaugural Zee Entertainment National Leadership Award
Calling India a “very, very incredible nation”, President Trump said, “I have always had a deep admiration for your country and for its people, and a profound appreciation for your rich culture, heritage and traditions”. Continue reading Prime Minister Modi, President Trump Talk Terror, Trade in Maiden Meeting
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Washington is an opportunity to strengthen the US-India strategic partnership which President Trump very much views as a critical partnership in promoting stability and security in the Asia-Pacific region and globally, a senior White House official said. Continue reading White House to Roll Out Red Carpet for Prime Minister Modi
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