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Resolution introduced in US Congress to honour Dhaliwal

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Updated on Nov 1, 2019, 11:53 PM IST

The impeachment push against Trump

Trump’s support is weakening as the election approaches as the US economy starts to show signs of a slowdown and the number of US voters identifying themselves as independents is surging

Published on Sep 29, 2019, 8:09 PM IST

US presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard sues Google for $50 million

Tulsi Gabbard, one of the 20 Democrats running for the party’s 2020 presidential ticket.

Updated on Jul 27, 2019, 12:17 AM IST

Pak terror groups active in Kashmir, admits Imran Khan

Despite Khan’s efforts to put a positive spin on ties with the US, secretary of state Mike Pompeo made it clear during a meeting with the premier that defeating terror alone would help reset ties.

Updated on Jul 24, 2019, 11:12 PM IST

US to end trade privileges for India on June 5, says Donald Trump

Trump had announced his intention to remove India from the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program in early March.

Updated on Jun 1, 2019, 11:07 AM IST

‘Iran build-up only for deterrence’: Officials tell US Congress

Emerging from those closed-door sessions, lawmakers seemed unconvinced both about the intelligence and the administration’s plans.

Published on May 22, 2019, 10:43 PM IST

US lawmakers urge Trump admin to not terminate GSP for India

A bipartisan group of 25 members of US congress have urged the Trump administration to not terminate India’s eligibility for a zero-duty import programme and asked negotiation be continued to find a solution.

Published on May 3, 2019, 10:22 PM IST

67 US lawmakers show up at Hill reception for new Indian ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla

The new Indian ambassador, Harsh Vardhan Shringla.

Updated on Feb 8, 2019, 9:48 PM IST

‘Victim of religious bigotry’: Tulsi Gabbard, 1st Hindu-American to run for US president

Gabbard said India was one of America’s closest allies in Asia and is a country of growing importance in a critical region of the world

Updated on Jan 29, 2019, 7:58 AM IST

First Hindu lawmaker in US Congress Tulsi Gabbard to officially launch 2020 White House campaign on February 2

Tulsi Gabbard is not Indian-American, but the community has embraced her as one of its own as she is a Hindu and also because of her efforts to reach out to them. She is also the co-chair of the House India caucus.

Updated on Jan 27, 2019, 1:21 PM IST

Tulsi Gabbard, first Hindu member in US Congress, to run for President in 2020

The race for US presidency in next year’s election is likely to see a Hindu representative and a senator of part-Indian-American descent vying for the Democratic Party’s nomination.

Updated on Jan 12, 2019, 10:08 AM IST

Ending country quota for Green Cards will lead to Indian, Chinese domination on path to US citizenship: Report

A legislation was before the US Congress at the time to remove the country limit, which lapsed with the previous body and is likely to be reintroduced for passage afresh in the new Congress that takes charge on Thursday.

Updated on Jan 3, 2019, 12:02 AM IST

The many challenges for Donald Trump in 2018

Malay Karmakar

Updated on Dec 31, 2018, 8:41 AM IST

Indian-American woman appointed to US body advocating religious freedom

Arunima Bhargava has an extensive experience in various roles advocating for members of under-represented communities, including at the US Department of Justice and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF).

Updated on Dec 14, 2018, 7:22 AM IST

‘Seriously’ considering running for presidency in 2020: Tulsi Gabbard

If Tulsi Gabbard elected in 2020, she could be the youngest ever and first woman to be elected as the US president.

Updated on Dec 13, 2018, 9:43 AM IST

Legislation introduced in US Congress to protect work authorisation of H-1B spouses

H-4 visas are issued only to very close or immediate family members of the H-1B visa holders.

Updated on Nov 17, 2018, 3:01 PM IST

What will it take for political parties to increase women’s representation in electoral politics?

Political parties that speak loudly about women’s rights should, by now, be reflecting this enthusiastic political participation by fielding more women. Right?

Updated on Nov 16, 2018, 3:34 PM IST

Indian-American lawmakers retain house seats, new challengers disappointed

Democrat for Congress candidate Sri Kulkarni (centre) , who was one of the 12 Indian-Americans contesting for the House of Representatives in the US midterm polls 2018. While the four sitting members were re-elected, Kulkarni and five other Democrats and two Republicans were defeated (File Photo)

Published on Nov 8, 2018, 9:29 PM IST

Upset over Russia probe, Trump fires attorney general Jeff Sessions

US president Donald Trump speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for attorney general Jeff Sessions at the White House in Washington on February 9, 2017. President Donald Trump fired attorney general Jeff Sessions on Wednesday, a day after he was handed a mixed mid-term verdict.

Updated on Nov 8, 2018, 9:47 AM IST

US midterm elections 2018: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez makes history as youngest woman elected to Congress

Democratic congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at her midterm election night party in New York City, US November 6, 2018.

Updated on Nov 7, 2018, 12:31 PM IST

US midterm elections 2018 highlights: Indian-Americans Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna elected to Congress

Repesentative Pramila Jayapal from Washington State

Updated on Nov 7, 2018, 6:47 PM IST

‘I apologise on behalf of nation’: Donald Trump to US Supreme Court judge Brett Kavanaugh

Brett Kavanaugh (L) is sworn in as associate justice of the US Supreme Court as President Donald Trump and the Kavanaugh family looks on.

Updated on Oct 9, 2018, 10:15 PM IST

US Congress passes bill to impose visa ban on Chinese officials denying Americans access to Tibet

File photo of Democratic leader Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi who spoke in support of the ‘Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act’.

Updated on Sep 26, 2018, 3:32 PM IST

US mid-term polls are a referendum on Trump

US President Donald Trump at a Republican fundraising campaign in Charlotte, NC, US, August 31, 2018

Updated on Sep 14, 2018, 5:27 PM IST

Unhappy with Trump policies, Indian-American who quit his job as diplomat to run for US Congress

Finding it difficult to defend the Trump administration’s policies as a diplomat especially over race and immigration, Sri Preston Kulkarni last December decided to quit his dream job at the US state department to run for Congress.

Updated on Aug 7, 2018, 9:38 PM IST

Congress seeks strategy for progress on US-India defence ties

File photo of defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and US defence secretary Jim Mattis during a joint press conference in New Delhi in 2017.

Updated on Jul 24, 2018, 6:09 PM IST

Donald Trump tells Republicans to ‘stop wasting their time’ on immigration

US President Donald Trump takes part in a working lunch with governors in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, June 21, 2018.

Published on Jun 22, 2018, 7:42 PM IST

US approves $930 million deal to sell AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to India

The US government has approved a deal to sell the Indian military six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for $930 million.

Updated on Jun 13, 2018, 10:46 AM IST

US preparing military to secure border with Mexico: Trump

US President Donald Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

Published on Apr 4, 2018, 12:41 PM IST

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