Washington, July 5 (IANS) Prominent Indian American political leaders from across the ideological spectrum marked the United States’ 250th Independence Day by reflecting on their immigrant roots, their families’ journeys from India and their differing visions of America, while expressing gratitude for the opportunities the country has offered.Former Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai recalled how his parents arrived in the United States in 1971 carrying little more than ho…
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Kheda, July 2 (IANS) Three members of a family from Gujarat died after a fire swept through a motel in Wooster, Ohio, early on Thursday, trapping them inside their living quarters despite desperate attempts to seek help before the blaze engulfed the building. The victims were identified as Hitesh Suthar, his wife Hina and their 20-year-old daughter, Ishani.The family, originally from Nadiad in Gujarat’s Kheda district, had moved to the United States about two years ago and had been living at the…
New York, June 8 (IANS) Five people were stabbed at New York Penn Station, with at least one sustaining serious injuries, local media reported. The incident occurred on Sunday night (Local time). The five victims were rushed to a local hospital, reports CBS News, quoting the Fire Department of New York City.A suspect was quickly taken into custody, the authorities said. Police sources told CBS that the suspect is believed to have mental health issues.A criminal investigation is still underway, a…
Washington, June 7 (IANS) At least 12 people were shot near a community festival in Toledo, US state of Ohio, with two in critical condition. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon (local time). It appeared there were at least two people who were “probably shooting at each other,” Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan said, adding that police are still searching for the suspects and advise the public to avoid the surrounding areas.Toledo Police Department officers responded to a report o…
Washington, June 4 (IANS) President Donald Trump is expected to announce what the White House described as “three historic, beautiful, clean coal announcements” focused on preserving existing coal-fired power plants, expanding coal exports and supporting new coal-fired generation projects, according to a White House official. The measures, set to be unveiled in the Oval Office Thursday afternoon (early morning India time), include federal funding to extend the life of ageing coal plants, sup…
Washington, May 13 (IANS) A new illustrated children’s book, Discovering Hinduism: The Timeless Path of Kindness, Truth & Love, attempts to explain one of the world’s oldest living traditions in simple language for young readers while presenting Hinduism as a faith rooted in “kindness, truth and love.”Written by Ohio-based Indian American author Usha Mahajan, the 63-page book is designed for “family reading and classroom use” and is aimed particularly at children between six and …
New York, May 6 (IANS) Vivek Ramaswamy, the billionaire entrepreneur backed by President Donald Trump has won the Republican Party primary to become its candidate for Ohio governor, defeating an opponent who tormented him with racist propaganda.Winning 87 per cent of the votes, Ramaswamy dealt a decisive defeat to Casey Putsch, and in the November general election, will face Democrat Amy Acton, who ran unopposed for her party’s nomination.Ramaswamy initially ran against Trump for the Republica…
Washington, March 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump told supporters at a rally in Ohio that the United States was experiencing an economic surge driven by tax cuts, new investments, and expanded energy production, as he defended his policies and urged voters to back Republicans in upcoming elections.Speaking at a logistics company in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Wednesday (local time), Trump said his administration’s economic agenda had encouraged businesses to expand operations and create jobs.“T…
Washington, March 12 (IANS) President Donald Trump has declared that tax cuts and incentives for domestic production were boosting investment and jobs across the United States, arguing during a visit to Kentucky that his economic policies were helping American businesses expand and hire.Speaking at First Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky, on Wednesday (local time), Trump said the family-owned company was expanding its operations as businesses responded to the administration’s economic policies. Th…
Washington, March 10 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance shared a deeply personal story about firefighters helping his family during his childhood, telling a gathering of firefighters in the nation’s capital that emergency responders once saved his mother’s life during her struggle with opioid addiction.Addressing the 2026 Legislative Conference of the International Association of Fire Fighters, Vance praised firefighters and emergency medical responders for their service and said their work oft…