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Democrats preparing sweeping immigration reform bill for Biden
January 18, 2021Plan provides pathway to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants; green card in eight years. -
Biden names Indian American Uzra Zeya as under secretary at State Department
January 16, 2021Veteran diplomat, who quit the State Department in 2018, named Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights. -
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. -
Indian American Democrat Aftab Pureval running for Cincinnati mayor
January 15, 2021Pureval ran a tough congressional race against an 11-term incumbent in 2018. -
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.
Immigration
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Democrats preparing sweeping immigration reform bill for Biden
January 18, 2021Plan provides pathway to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants; green card in eight years. -
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.
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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Inauguration Fanfare for Joe and Kamala features South Asian musician
January 19, 2021South Asian Symphony Orchestra co-founded by Nirupama Rao, former Indian ambassador to US. -
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.
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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Enjoy Inauguration Day with Kamala Harris’ favorite dish!
January 18, 2021Bay Area chef creates special meal to honor Indian-American VP-elect. -
Indian American Rohit Chopra to lead consumer bureau
January 18, 2021Warren ally has actively advocated fair, competitive markets that protect families and honest businesses. -
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.
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.
