Two Indian Americans get key positions at AmeriCorps
Sonali Nijhawan was appointed as the Director of AmeriCorps State and National, and Sri Preston Kulkarni was named the Chief of External Affairs. The Biden…
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India a red-hot investment opportunity for clean energy transition, says top US official
Top US official John Kerry praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his commitment to addressing climate change challenges. On Thursday, Special Presidential Envoy for…
Indian American group requests Biden not to issue H-1B visas to Indians until country-cap is removed
On Thursday, an immigration advocacy group representing Indian Americans, Immigration Voice requested the Biden administration not to issue the H1-B work visas to anyone born…
Biden plans to name Daleep Singh as Deputy National Security Advisor
Daleep Singh will also serve as Deputy National Economic Council Director in addition to his position as the Deputy National Security Advisor. President Joe Biden…
Modi speaks to Biden, says “committed to rule-based international order”
During a telephonic conversation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated US President Joe Biden and took the opportunity to invite him and First Lady Dr…
Trump should not receive intelligence briefings, says Biden
Earlier this week, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated that the issue of sharing intelligence briefings with former President Donald Trump was “under review.”…
US Senate paves way for Democrats to pass $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package
The resolution was passed 51-50 with Vice President Kamala Harris casting her first tie-breaking vote. On Friday, the US Senate passed a budget resolution that…
After US remark on farmers protest, India compares US Capitol attack to violence at Red Fort
The Ministry of External Affairs said that India requested help from the United States for investigating the Sikhs for Justice, a Khalistani group, and their…
Biden withdraws Trump’s nomination of Indian American as judge
On June 25, Donald Trump nominated Vijay Shanker to a seat on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. On Thursday, US President Joe Biden…
Confirmation hearing for Biden budget pick Neera Tanden on Feb 9
Neera Tanden’s nomination hearing by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is likely to be a controversial confirmation battle of the Biden administration.…