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Protestors raise Palestinian flag, burn US flag near Congress
Washington: Pro Palestinian-protestors on Wednesday lowered an American flag and burned it down a few blocks away from the US Congress and hoisted a Palestine flag in its place. The incident happened…
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Dalai Lama meets US Congressional delegation
Dharamsala: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama being greeted by former US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi during a meeting with US Congressional delegation at his residence, in Dharamsala, Wednesday, June 19,…
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Another Indian-American on strong track to be elected to US Congress
“Samosa Caucus” – the group of Indian-Americans in US Congress – has a strong chance of getting another member next year with the victory of Suhas Subramanyam in the Virginia Democratic primaries.…
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Benjamin Netanyahu to defend Gaza war in address to US Congress on July 24
Washington: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address lawmakers from both chambers of the US Congress in a rare joint meeting on July 24. Netanyahu’s speech, which will defend his…
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US Congress members seek update on probes into temple attacks
Washington: US Congress’ five Indian-descent members on Monday demanded a briefing from the Justice Department on the spate of vandalism at Hindu temples across the country, some of whom were left with…
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American Sikh Mayor announces Congressional bid from New Jersey
New York: Ravi Bhalla, the first Sikh Mayor of Hoboken City in New Jersey, has announced his candidacy from the US state’s 8th Congressional district. Bhalla will challenge Representative Rob Menendez Jr,…
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US Congress passes stopgap spending bill ahead of govt shutdown deadline
Washington: The US Congress on Thursday approved a stopgap spending bill, averting a government shutdown just two days before funding expired for federal agencies. The Senate voted 87-11 to pass the bill,…
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US Congress in race against deadline of govt shutdown
Washington: The Congress returns this week to race against the deadline of a government shutdown, just three days away, to fund federal agencies. Speaker Mike Johnson has to use his dexterity to…
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Biden to move his demand for USD 100 billion in aid for Israel, Ukraine to Congress
Washington: US President Joe Biden is moving his demand to the Congress for $100 billion in military aid humanitarian aid for Israel and Ukraine and $100 million for Palestine. He said that…
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In pics: S. Jaishankar in Washington DC
Washington: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a meeting with Members of Congress, Administration, business and think tank heads at India House in Washington DC. (PTI Photo) Washington: External Affairs Minister S…
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Amid Congress budget deadlock, Biden announces $325 mn military aid for Ukraine
Washington: Amid the US Congress struggling to reach a compromise to avert a federal government shutdown, President Joe Biden has announced a new military aid package worth $325 million for Ukraine, including…
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PM address to US Congress a significant event: Sitharaman
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to a joint session of the US Congress was a significant event and his visit saw…
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Gandhi, Taj Mahal ironic stars in birth of Hindu Caucus in US Congress
Washington: Lawmakers came and held forth. On Mahatma Gandhi. On the Taj Mahal. And Indian-Americans, their riches and their achievements. Anything but Hindu-Americans. The problem: The lawmakers had been invited to an…
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Modi can become first Indian PM to address US Congress twice
Washington: US Congress leaders have invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a joint meeting of lawmakers during his upcoming state visit in June, setting him up to become the first Indian…
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Eric Garcetti sworn in as US Ambassador to India
Washington: Eric Garcetti, the former Mayor of Los Angeles, was officially sworn in as the US Ambassador to India on Friday by Vice President Kamala Harris during a ceremonial event here. The…
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