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Biden-Harris team inducts three more Indian Americans
January 15, 2021Sonia Aggarwal to advise on climate policy; Vidur Sharma joins Covid-19 response team. -
Ro Khanna: Two challenges before America after Capitol riot
January 14, 2021Indian American lawmaker looks at challenges of an “incredibly diverse” multi-racial multi-ethnic democracy. -
Is Nikki Haley getting ready for a 2024 White House run?
January 14, 2021Start of PAC by leading Indian American Republican sets off speculation. -
Kamala Harris outlines sweeping immigration reform agenda
January 13, 2021Faster citizenship, automatic green cards for Dreamers on the anvil. -
Trump administration hikes wages for H-1B, foreign worker programs
January 13, 2021Claims step taken to protect American workers and prevent abuses. -
Indian American man pleads guilty to scam to defraud elderly
January 12, 2021Chicago resident faces 20 years jail money laundering from telemarketing scheme.
Immigration
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Trump administration changes rule to make H-1B hiring more difficult for consulting firms
January 15, 2021New DHS rule-change redefines H-1B employer definition. -
Google donates $250,000 to cover 500 Dreamers’ DACA applications
January 13, 2021Search engine giant to push new Biden-Harris administration for comprehensive immigration reform. -
Kamala Harris outlines sweeping immigration reform agenda
January 13, 2021Faster citizenship, automatic green cards for Dreamers on the anvil.
Community
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GOPIO raises $5,000 for Building One Community for new immigrants
January 12, 2021Indian community organization aims to help local communities hit hard by covid pandemic. -
Five Indian Americans honored with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
January 11, 2021Recognized for outstanding achievements from promoting Indian culture to community service. -
Indian American Muslim Council asks Modi to stop persecution of Muslims
January 5, 2021Alleging escalation of violence against Muslims, advocacy group asks PM to save India’s secular Constitution.
Entertainment
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Mindy Kaling’s ‘Never Have I Ever’ wins People’s Choice Award
November 19, 2020Coming of age TV series about an Indian American student named Best Comedy Show of 2020. -
Mira Nair-directed ‘A Suitable Boy’ premieres in US on Dec. 7
November 18, 2020Indian American filmmaker’s screen adaptation of Vikram Seth’s classic novel to run through January 2021. -
Priyanka Chopra, Aamir Khan support auction for India’s poor children
October 12, 2020“Beauty Without Boundaries 2020” features art created by covid hit destitute Children in India.
Business
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Trump administration changes rule to make H-1B hiring more difficult for consulting firms
January 15, 2021New DHS rule-change redefines H-1B employer definition. -
Trump administration hikes wages for H-1B, foreign worker programs
January 13, 2021Claims step taken to protect American workers and prevent abuses. -
Indian envoy highlights importance of India-Silicon valley partnership
January 6, 2021Indian embassy in US hosts mentoring program for Indian National Startup Awards 2020 finalists.
ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE
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Trump’s actions will be judged harshly by history: Nikki Haley
January 8, 2021Indian American Republican leader asks party to become a party of inclusion. -
Indian American Bharat Ramamurti named to Biden-Harris economic team
December 22, 2020Much to do to create a stronger and fairer economy, says Harvard and Yale graduate. -
Pramila Jayapal elected chair of Congressional Progressive Caucus
December 10, 2020Indian American lawmaker vows to deliver progressive policies to bring humanity to US immigration system.
Crime
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Indian American man pleads guilty to scam to defraud elderly
January 12, 2021Chicago resident faces 20 years jail money laundering from telemarketing scheme. -
Indian American owned car dealership in Kenosha burnt down
August 31, 2020"Everybody watched it burn to ashes,” complains family. -
Indian national on student visa sentenced for defrauding Americans
August 7, 2020With conspirators in India, tricked victims to wire money to fake identities.
