Washington, May 22 (IANS) A group of Democratic lawmakers has introduced a House resolution condemning what they described as racist rhetoric targeting Indian Americans and Chinese Americans after President Donald Trump amplified a controversial social media post questioning birthright citizenship and immigrants’ loyalty to the United States. The resolution, introduced by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi alongside Congressman Ted Lieu and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, says such rhetoric fuels di…
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Washington, May 19 (IANS) US Congressman Tim Moore described India as a “natural ally” of the United States and called for deeper cooperation in technology, energy and advanced manufacturing between the two democracies.Speaking at the Capitol Hill Summit 2026 organised by the US-India Friendship Council, Moore said North Carolina’s growing Indian American community and expanding business ties with India had reinforced his belief in the long-term importance of the relationship.“India and …
Washington, May 19 (IANS) US Republican Senator Steve Daines described India as one of America’s most important geopolitical partners and stressed that trust between the two democracies would be critical for the future of the relationship.Addressing the Capitol Hill Summit 2026 organised by the US-India Friendship Council, Daines said the United States and India shared strategic interests that extended far beyond trade and diplomacy.“We didn’t need this kind of friction, in my opinion, wit…
Washington, May 19 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra pushed back against concerns over strains in the US-India relationship, asserting that ties between the two countries continue to enjoy strong bipartisan support and are expanding across trade, technology, defence and critical minerals.Addressing the Capitol Hill Summit 2026 organised by the US-India Friendship Council, Kwatra said many perceptions about tensions in the relationship were “not informed by the…
Washington, May 19 (IANS) Indian American Congressman Ami Bera said the long-term strategic foundations of the US-India relationship remained intact despite recent tensions over trade, tariffs and immigration policies under President Donald Trump’s administration.Speaking at the Capitol Hill Summit 2026 organised by the US-India Friendship Council, Bera described India as a critical geopolitical and economic partner for the United States in the 21st century.“Nothing fundamentally has changed…
Washington, May 19 (IANS) Congresswoman Deborah Ross called for deeper educational, technological and cultural exchanges between India and the United States, arguing that stronger people-to-people ties were essential for the future of the bilateral relationship.Speaking at the Capitol Hill Summit 2026 organised by the US-India Friendship Council, Ross said more Americans should travel and study in India to better understand the country and its growing global role.“The most important thing is t…
Washington, May 15 (IANS) California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a series of appointments across state agencies, including the appointment of Indian American business executive Yogesh “Yogi” Chugh to the Structural Pest Control Board, according to an official statement released by the Governor’s office.Chugh, a resident of Fremont, “has been appointed to the Structural Pest Control Board,” the statement said.According to the release, Chugh “has been an Executive Managing Director…
Washington, April 25 (IANS) Lawmakers from the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and other political leaders have strongly condemned a social media post by President Donald Trump targeting Indian and Chinese immigrants, calling it racist, divisive and dangerous.In a joint statement, CAPAC Chair Grace Meng, alongside lawmakers including Ted Lieu, Judy Chu, Ami Bera, Suhas Subramanyam, Pramila Jayapal, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Shri Thanedar, said they were “deeply outraged” by…
Washington, April 24 (IANS) RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said the organisation’s ability to build scalable and socially impactful models rests on a foundation of trust, teamwork and a spirit of sacrifice, offering lessons for institutions globally.Responding to a question during a discussion witrh eminnet Indian Americans on practical and scalable solutions for society, Hosabale emphasised the central role of youth and lived experience in shaping effective models.“The younger ge…
Washington, April 24 (IANS) Indian American lawmakers and community leaders have strongly condemned remarks by Donald Trump targeting Indian immigrants and India, calling them offensive, divisive and harmful to bilateral ties.Ami Bera, the longest-serving Indian American Member of Congress, said he was proud of his heritage and of the United States. “As the son of immigrants from India, I take great pride in both my heritage and in the country that gave my family the opportunity to build a bet…