Biden to reverse five Trump policies in first 10 days of office
Incoming White House Chief of Staff Ron Klein’s memo says executive orders will “change the course.”. On his first day in office, Joe Biden plans…
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Biden reveals $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposal for pandemic-hit economy
Checks of $1,400 will be issued on top of the $600 checks delivered by the last congressional stimulus legislation. President-elect Joe Biden revealed a $1.9…
Indian American Garima Verma will be Digital Director for First Lady’s office
Michael LaRosa was named the press secretary and Rory Brosius the new Executive Director of the Joining Forces initiative. The Biden transition team named Garima…
More than a dozen prominent NYC African leaders, clergy announce support for Adams campaign
Our BureauThe Bronx, NY More than a dozen prominent city African leaders and clergy backed Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams today for mayor, citing his…
Four Indian Americans honored with Pravasi Bharatiya awards
Our BureauNew York In addition to the Federation of Indian Associations of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut (FIA-Tri-state), four Indian Americans received the coveted…
Federation of Indian Industry forms US chapter, names committee members
Our BureauNew York The US Chapter of the Federation of Indian Industry (FII) was formally constituted on Tuesday, January 12. In a virtual meeting, the…
Dr Rita Baranwal leaves DoE, joins Electric Power Research Institute
As Assistant Secretary at DoE, Baranwal managed nuclear research on reactors and new designs. Nuclear expert Dr Rita Baranwal left her post as the US…
Doctors challenged by post-vaccine deaths in India, US
A Florida-based physician died 16 days after he received the Pfizer vaccine, while in Madhya Pradesh, India, a man died nine days after receiving a…
FIA Chicago’s India Republic Day will go virtual this year
Popular singer Kailash Kher from India will perform at the celebration; Illinois Guv, others will participate. Federation of Indian Association of Chicago (FIA-Chicago) is all…
Biden names two Indian American attorneys to the Office of the White House Counsel
The Biden and Harris announcement stated that these officials will help restore faith in the rule of law and the accountability of government institutions. US…