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Dozens of community members gathered in remembrance and prayer, as many came to show their support to those needing comfort because their loved ones will never be able to make it home. (Representational Image - ANI)

Indian-Americans light candles across US to honor soldiers killed in Afghanistan

The soldiers were among the 6,000 US troops President Joe Biden deployed to assist in a massive airlift evacuation

30 Aug 2021 2:42 PM

Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris speaks on the third night of the Democratic National Convention from the Chase Center August 19, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware.(AFP)

Kamala Harris remembers her 'chithis' in VP acceptance speech

Harris opened her speech by remembering her mother, lamenting the fact that she could not be there to see her daughter's achievement

20 Aug 2020 2:41 PM

People and their wheels lined up bumper to bumper to see a display of floats that gave the Indian diaspora the true essence of India packed with a punch of nostalgia. (ANI)

Indian-Americans celebrate a first-of-its-kind drive-thru Independence Day

Many in the crowd held India's Tricolour, dawned traditional ensemble and danced to the tunes of patriotic numbers

16 Aug 2020 9:25 AM

Democratic presidential nominee, former US Vice President Joe Biden. (AFP)

Joe Biden highlights Trump's H-1B move to woo Indian-Americans on Independence Day

Speaking after Biden, Kamala Harris said Indian and US communities are bound together by so much more than 'our shared history and culture'

16 Aug 2020 9:08 AM

The leader of the gang was Castro, who would generate lists of robbery targets in various states around the country, specifically families of Asian and Indian ancestry, and then assign her accomplices to carry out the armed robberies of these families within their homes, the Department of Justice said. (Representational Image)

Woman gang leader in US found guilty of robbing Indian-American homes

Castro from Houston and her accomplices committed string of home invasions in Georgia, New York, Ohio, Michigan and Texas from 2011 to 2014.

05 Jun 2019 12:17 PM

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. (Representational Image)

IT group sues US immigration agency over shorter duration of H-1B visas

The H-1B visa is typically issued for three to six years to employers to hire a foreign worker.

16 Oct 2018 4:20 PM

According to the charges, Mr Patel and Mr Lakkamsani schemed with a third defendant, David Gargano, to fraudulently cause the USPS to deliver numerous bulk mailings without payment. (Representational Image)

2 Indian-Americans charged with USD 16 million US Postal Service dupe

Yogesh Patel, Arvind Lakkamsani, cheated USPS by forging documents, using official date stamp to fraudulently authenticate postage payment.

26 Jun 2018 12:31 PM

'I have become acutely aware of my skin colour in the last few months, after the rise of alleged hate crimes against Indians and Indians mistaken for ‘Arabs,’ said Sushovan Sircar. (Representational Image | Photo: AP)

With spike in hate crimes in US, Indian-Americans fear for their lives

Almost ten months into the Trump presidency, Indians might be changing their minds, as many fear for their lives.

18 Oct 2017 7:19 PM

'Raju was honoured for his commitment to revive Philadelphia through the Germination Project,' said Asif Ismail, publisher of The American Bazaar, an online ethnic news publication about Indian-Americans. (Photo: Facebook)

Indian-American attorney Ajay Raju receives honour of philanthropy award

Previous recipients of the award include, Indian-American philanthropist Frank Islam and Suri Sehgal, founder of the SM Sehgal Foundation.

17 Oct 2017 3:24 PM

Officials said overall the situation is normal and there is sufficient additional capacity to handle more evacuees if the need arise. (Photo: AP)

Indian-Americans from other US states pool resources to help Hurricane Irma hit Floridians

About 120,000 Indian-Americans live in Florida, thousands of them residing in the now-dangerous zones of Miami.

11 Sep 2017 4:05 PM

Hurricane Specialist Robbie Berg, left, and Ed Rappaport, right, the acting director of the National Hurricane Center, participate in a coordinating conference call for a Hurricane Irma forecast package Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Many Indian-Americans stay back in Florida despite mandatory evacuation calls

The government has asked for mandatory evacuation of more than 5.6 million people.

10 Sep 2017 11:33 AM

Donald Trump’s decision to scrap DACA could impact 7000 Indian-Americans

Deferred Action for Children Arrival (DACA) - a programme that grants work permits to immigrants who arrived in US illegally as children.

04 Sep 2017 11:00 AM

IACCGH is a major driver in inbound and outbound business delegations to India that helps in expanding markets, product lines and diversification for businesses. (Photo: Facebook)

3 Indian-Americans to be honoured at 18th IACCGH gala in Houston

IACCGH gala is the biggest event and is attended by Houston's top business leaders, elected officials and IACCGH members and guests.

21 Aug 2017 3:24 PM

Top American lawmakers on India's Independence Day called for enhancing the Indo-US partnership. (Photo: AP)

Trump lauds contributions of Indian-Americans on Independence Day

Trump said that the US and India shared an enduring bond of friendship based on the mutual values of democracy and mutual security.

16 Aug 2017 2:17 PM

Senate confirms 3 Indian-Americans to key US government positions

The US on Friday retained India on its priority watch list this year for 'lack of improvement' in the intellectual property (IP) framework.

04 Aug 2017 11:02 AM

Indian-American Surgeon General Vivek Murthy (Photo: AP)

2 Indian-Americans to be honoured with Great Immigrants award

The honorees will be recognised with full-page public service announcement in The New York Times and an online public awareness initiative.

01 Jul 2017 2:50 PM

Global Entry is a US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) programme which allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travellers upon arrival in the United States. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Indians to get expedited entry into America under US travel initiative

The citizens of Switzerland and the United Kingdom are also part of the programme, which India has now joined.

28 Jun 2017 10:50 AM

Raja Krishnamoorthi is a member of the US House of Representatives. (Photo: Twitter)

Lawmakers urge Trump admin to take steps to stop hate crimes

The lawmakers thanked Kelly for his recent visit to the Congressional Asia Pacific American Caucus meeting.

02 May 2017 10:18 AM

Two Indian-Americans selected for ACE fellowship

The 2017-18 class will kick off its work this fall as ACE prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2018.

29 Apr 2017 3:56 PM

Dynasoft petitioned to place workers at Stanford University, Cisco and Brocade but they had no intention of receiving the foreign workers named on the applications. (Photo: Representational/File)

2 Indian-Americans indicted on H-1B visa fraud

If convicted, Jayavel Murugan, 46, and Syed Nawaz, 40, will face up to 20 years in prison or up to USD 250,000 of fine or both.

29 Mar 2017 10:32 AM

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