Tag: United States

Bill introduced in US to make Diwali federal holiday
Bill introduced to make Diwali federal holiday in US

Broadening its appeal, the text of the bill says: "Millions of Americans, both religious and secular, celebrate Diwali, which is also called the 'Festival of Lights'."

  • Saturday, 27 May 2023
NATO
US congressional panel on China suggests NATO+ status for India

The panel suggested to improve the effectiveness of economic sanctions the US must coordinate them with the Quad, an Indo-Pacific-centric group US forms with India, Australia and Japan, and other alliances and partnerships.

  • Saturday, 27 May 2023
PM Modi and Joe Biden
US lawmakers want Modi to address joint session of Congress

Biden has invited Modi for a state visit in June, the two sides announced earlier this month, with a state dinner at the White House as well

  • Wednesday, 24 May 2023
The Kerala Story
Kerala Story released in over 200 screens in US and Canada

The Kerala Story, a national blockbuster mired in controversies, was released in more than 200 screens in the US and Canada.

  • Saturday, 13 May 2023
Freedom of Religion
India rejects US international religious freedom panel's report, calls it 'biased'

A statement issued by External Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi said: "The USCIRF continues to regurgitate biased and motivated comments about India, this time in its 2023 annual report."

  • Wednesday, 03 May 2023
Grey Hair
US scientists decode why our hairs turn grey

The study, published in the journal Nature, focused on cells in the skin of mice, which in humans are called melanocyte stem cells, or McSCs.

  • Friday, 21 April 2023
Radha Iyengar Plumb
US Senate confirms Indian-American as Dy Under Secretary of Defence

President Joe Biden had nominated Plumb, currently serving as Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, to the position in June 2022.

  • Friday, 21 April 2023
 Sanjay Rai
Indian-American named to top post in state education panel in US

In his announcement, Moore cited Rai's 30-plus years of career experience dedicated to higher education and his commitment to innovation, access, and leadership.

  • Sunday, 16 April 2023
Richard Verma
Indian-American Richard Verma confirmed for top US State Dept position

In his new role, Verma will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and supervising State Department operations such as foreign assistance and civilian response programmes.

  • Friday, 31 March 2023
Nisha Biswal
Biden nominates Nisha Biswal as Dy CEO of US finance agency

Biswal is presently the Senior Vice President for International Strategy and Global Initiatives at the US Chamber of Commerce, overseeing the US India Business Council and US Bangladesh Business Council.

  • Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Vladimir Putin
Putin signs law to suspend Russia's participation in arms treaty with US

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law officially suspending his country's participation in the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) with the US.

  • Wednesday, 01 March 2023
Covid 19
Covid marks sixth leading cause of death in US in January

Covid-19 was the sixth leading cause of death in the US in January, according to a report published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

  • Saturday, 25 February 2023
Indian Passport
US cuts visa delays in India, vows to do more

The longest wait-time, typically for first-time visitors, is down from over 1,000 days to about 580, as a result of such measures that also include interview waiver for repeat visitors.

  • Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Xi Jinping and Putin
China quietly aiding Russia's war effort, US warns

The US has recently begun seeing "disturbing" trendlines in China's support for Russia's military and there are signs that Beijing wants to "creep up to the line" of providing lethal military aid to Russia without getting caught, the media reported.

  • Sunday, 19 February 2023
Chinese Spy Balloon
China threatens repercussions after US downs Chinese surveillance balloon

After shooting down a Chinese surveillance balloon in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South Carolina, the US has launched a mission to recover all the equipment from the debris.

  • Sunday, 05 February 2023
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