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
US lawmakers are raising a clarion call on Capitol Hill for the Biden administration to accelerate efforts to support India as it grapples with a massive surge in coronavirus infections. Continue reading US lawmakers urge Biden to increase Covid-19 assistance to India
As India struggles to cope with a devastating surge in coronavirus infections and fatalities, US lawmakers, health experts, business leaders and community activists are raising a clarion call for President Joe Biden to rush aid to the world’s second-most populous country, a strategic American ally. Continue reading Pressure mounts on Biden administration to help India during catastrophic surge in coronavirus cases
Kamala Devi Harris – a woman, of Indian descent – has been sworn in as vice president of the United States of America at an inauguration ceremony like no other given the dual threats of an ongoing coronavirus pandemic and domestic terrorism in wake of the US Capitol attack. Continue reading Kamala Devi Harris becomes first Indian-origin, woman Vice President of the United States of America
Democratic congressional incumbents Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois, Ami Bera and Ro Khanna of California, and Pramila Jayapal of Washington swept races in their respective districts in the 2020 general election. Continue reading All Four Indian-American Members of the US House of Representatives Cruise to Re-election
For her commendable efforts to find the lead molecule that can be a potential drug for the effective treatment of the deadly coronavirus disease, Anika Chebrolu was conferred with the title of ‘America’s Top Young Scientist’, awarded the grand prize of $25,000 dollars, bestowed with the ‘Improving Lives Award’, and gifted with a special destination trip. Continue reading Anika Chebrolu crowned America’s Top Young Scientist for discovering potential Covid-19 cure
House Resolution 489 “strongly condemns President Donald Trump’s racist comments that have legitimized and increased fear and hatred of new Americans and people of color”. Continue reading House votes to condemn President Trump’s racist tweets
Bipartisan US lawmakers have pledged strong congressional support for the relationship with India while extolling the contributions of Indian-Americans. Continue reading US lawmakers advocate strong ties with India, salute Indian-American community
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
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
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