The passing of the bipartisan Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act in the House last week by unanimous consent was celebrated by Representatives Indian American Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Earl L. …
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Congressman Shri Thanedar Leads Call to End Religious Persecution in Bangladesh
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readEmphasizing the “urgency,” of raising awareness about the escalating crisis of human rights violations in Bangladesh, Indian American Congressman, Shri Thanedar urged Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus to fulfill …
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South Asian Hindu Americans Protest Near the White House Demanding Justice for Hindus in Bangladesh
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readOn December 9, 2024, marking the International Day of “Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide,” hundreds of Hindus from the Indian and Bangladeshi diaspora gathered …
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Rep. Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Presented Award for Supporting Rights of Uyghurs
by News India Times 1 minutes readOn December 4, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-IL, was presented with an award from the Uyghur Academy, honoring his dedication to the Uyghur cause. Rep. Krishnamoorthi is the Ranking Member of …
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Two Indian American Lawmakers Elected Members of CAPAC for the 119th Congress
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readTwo Indian American Lawmakers Rep. Ami Bera, and Rep.-elect Suhas Subramanyam were elected as members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), for the 119th Congress. On December 4th, CAPAC …
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Indian American Democratic Lawmakers Voice Criticism Over President Biden’s Pardon of His Son
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readAs criticism of President Joe Biden’s “unconditional,” pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, grows on both aisles, Indian American lawmakers Ro Khanna and Shri Thanedar have spoken out. They argue …
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Presented with Champion of Freedom Award at ‘Toast to Freedom’ Event
by News India Times 1 minutes readRanking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) was presented with the Champion of Freedom Award November 19, at the Toast to Freedom event, hosted by the Free Jimmy Lai Campaign. The Toast …
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Incoming National Security Advisor Mike Waltz “Would be Good” for US-India Relations
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readPresident-elect Donald Trump has selected Congressman Mike Waltz (R-Florida), the co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, as his National Security Advisor for his second term. Waltz …
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Ambassador Vinay Kwatra Meets US Lawmakers to Strengthen India-US Relationship
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readIndian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, recently met with several lawmakers to express his gratitude for their support in enhancing India-U.S. collaboration across various fields. Among those he …
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Suhas Subramanyam Adds Fresh Flavor to the ‘Samosa’ Caucus in the US Congress
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readVirginia State Senator, Suhas Subramanyam has made history as the first Indian American elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from the Commonwealth. His victory raises the number of Indian …