Indian-American Community News
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The Immigration Innovation (I-Squared) Act of 2018 would more than double the high-tech visas and virtually eliminate employment-based green card backlogs. Continue reading Senators Hatch, Flake introduce merit-based immigration bill expanding H-1B visa program
The fundamental message of Christmas is peace, love, tolerance, brotherhood, said Ambassador Navtej Sarna. This is a message that the world needs today. Continue reading A mix of Indian flavors at Christmas celebration by Embassy in Washington
Preet Didbal is the first Sikh woman to be elected Mayor in America. She will be sworn-in as head of Yuba City, California, on December 5, 2017. Continue reading A Sikh woman, Preet Didbal, is elected Mayor for the first time in US history
In her most significant appearance on the global stage since her father Donald Trump was elected US president, Ivanka Trump heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and warmly commended the people of India who, she said, “inspire us all”. Continue reading Ivanka Trump extols Prime Minister Modi, says “People of India inspire us all”
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii spoke about the unifying message of Diwali to people of all religions and backgrounds, and how the festival teaches everyone to overcome divisiveness with love, respect and understanding. Continue reading Fourth glittering Diwali celebration in US Congress draws over 400 guests
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
The Sri Ganesha Festival 2017 opened Friday morning at the Workhouse Arts Center, in Virginia, with the ‘Sthapana’ (installation) of an awe-inspiring 20-foot idol of the elephant-headed Hindu god. Continue reading Ten-Day Ganesha Festival Draws Devotees to Workhouse Arts Center in Virginia
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
Prime Minister Modi was in his element speaking in chaste Hindi to the creme de la creme of the Indian diaspora at a packed community reception held in his honor, a highlight of his two-day visit at the invitation of President Trump. Continue reading Prime Minister Modi Addresses Indian-American Community at Ritzy Reception in Washington
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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