Capitol Hill
FIIDS hosts event to celebrate the resiliency of democracies
To mark US Independence Day on July 4th, and India’s Independence Day on August 15th, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) held an event on July 28,…
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Capitol Hill
Lawmakers Krishnamoorthi and Wenstrup introduce resolution denouncing political violence
Lawmakers Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) introduced House Resolution 1382, strongly condemning the assassination attempt on Republican Presidential Nominee, and former US President, Donald Trump during a political…
US News
Vivek Ramaswamy warns his party not to get ‘distracted’
Former Republican Presidential Candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy, has warned the Republican party members not to get “distracted,” attacking President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Instead, he urged them to…
Children & Students Corner
A new study reveals teenagers are developing strategies to curb their social media usage
A new study by Nikhila Natarajan, a PhD candidate in Media Studies at the Rutgers University’s School of Communication and Information, revealed that teenagers are increasingly aware of social media’s…
India
PM Modi praises Lockheed Martin’s ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ vision
Chief Executive Officer of Lockheed Martin, Jim Taiclet, met with Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on July 18, 2024, in New Delhi, India, to discuss Lockheed Martin’s long-standing dedication…
Bangladesh
United States condemns violence in Bangladesh
The US State Department has condemned the violence in Bangladesh, where over 50 students have been killed and hundreds injured during protests against the government quota system, which allegedly favors…
Diplomacy
United States maintains contact with partners, including India for peace efforts in Ukraine
The United States is continuing to reach out to its close partners, including India, to support peace efforts in Ukraine, according to a spokesperson from the US Department of State. …
India
Usha Chilukuri Vance says her husband cooks vegetarian Indian food
Usha Chilukuri Vance, the Indian-origin wife of the Republican Vice-Presidential nominee, J D Vance, shared that “he's a meat and potatoes kind of guy,” but he adapted to her vegetarian…
Community
Vinay Kwatra is India’s new Ambassador to the United States
Vinay Mohan Kwatra, who retired as India’s Foreign Secretary on July 14, 2024, will now serve as India’s new Ambassador to the United States, filling a position vacant since January…
Community
New Jersey State Senators Gopal and Mukerji pledge to regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers
New Jersey State Senators Vin Gopal and Raj Mukerji, both Indian-Americans, are joining forces with other legislators to advocate for action following a New York Times investigation into Pharmacy Benefit…
Community
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issues Executive Order for Cell Phone-Free Education in K-12 Public Schools
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued Executive Order 33, directing the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to develop guidance for public school divisions to implement local policies and procedures that…
Community
Indian-American Impact criticizes Donald Trump’s pick of J D Vance as his running mate
In response to Ohio Senator J D Vance’s nomination as the Republican Vice-Presidential nominee, Indian American (IA) Impact, a prominent civic and political organization that supports Indian and South Asian…
Capitol Hill
Congressman Thanedar introduces ‘Keep STEM Graduates in America Act’
Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-Michigan) has introduced H.R. 9023, the “Keep STEM Graduates in America Act,” aimed at encouraging talented young students to remain in the United States post study completion. …
Capitol Hill
Donald Trump picks his Vice-Presidential nominee with an Indian twist
Republican Presidential Nominee, Donald Trump picked US Senator from Ohio, J D Vance, a former critic, as his Vice-Presidential candidate at the Republican National Convention on July 15, 2024, in…
Community
AAPI to host first-ever World Health Congress in New York City
The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) will host its inaugural World Health Congress, from July 18–22, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis on Times Square in New York.…
Community
Indian Consulate in Houston continues to provide emergency visa services
Despite the challenges posed by Hurricane Beryl, which has disrupted regular visa services, the Consulate General of India in Houston has managed to provide emergency consular services, relying on backup…