US imposes visa curbs on 2 Russian officials for human rights violations in Ukraine
Washington, Nov 21 - The US imposed visa restrictions on two Russian military officials for their alleged involvement in "gross violations of human rights" in Ukraine amid the raging war.
US sees India as strategic partner and key global player: Ambassador Garcetti
New Delhi, Nov 20 - The US sees India not only as a strategic partner but also as a key player in the “global conversation” to help resolve urgent issues to usher in durable peace, American Ambassador Eric Garcetti said here on Monday.
Issue of US visas in India being speeded up, says Ambassador Garcetti
New Delhi, Nov 20 - The US is accelerating the pace of issuing visas in India with more staff joining its Hyderabad consulate and new consulates to open up in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad soon, Washington's Ambassador to New Delhi Eric Garcetti said here
Indian-origin man dies in US state car crash
New York, Nov 20 - A 52-year-old Indian-origin man died on the spot after he was struck by a car in the US state of Ohio, the highway patrol police said.
Ex-US First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96
Washington, Nov 20 - Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter, who was also a champion of mental health, caregiving and women’s rights, passed away at her home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 96.
India doesn’t rule out probe into Nijjar killing, but Canada must give evidence: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that India did not rule out an investigation into Canada’s allegations over ‘Indian agents’ involved in the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, but Ottawa must first provide evidence.
3 men charged with murder of British Sikh teen in London
London, Nov 18 - Three men have been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Sikh teenager Simarjeet Singh Nangpal, who was found with stab injuries after a suspected fight in west London this week.
1 killed in US hospital shooting, suspect shot dead
Washington, Nov 18 - At least one person was killed in a shooting inside the lobby of a psychiatric hospital in the US state of New Hampshire, while the suspect was shot dead by a police trooper, authorities said.
Indian-American businessman in Alabama Congressional District race
New York, Nov 17 - An Indian-American businessman and real estate broker is among 21 candidates who have qualified to run for Congress in Alabama state's 2nd District as a Democrat.
Indian-American nursing home chain owner to pay $45.6 mn in kickbacks case
New York, Nov 17 - A nursing home chain and its Indian-American owner have agreed to pay $45.6 million in entering a consent judgment with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve allegations that they paid kickbacks to physicians to induce patient
US Congress passes stopgap spending bill ahead of govt shutdown deadline
Washington, Nov 16 (IANS) The US Congress on Thursday approved a stopgap spending bill, averting a government shutdown just two days before funding expired for federal agencies.
‘Go home Indian’: Sikh restaurateur racially targeted in Australia
Melbourne, Nov 16 - A Sikh restaurateur living in Australia for 15 years, has been left shaken after he found excrement smeared on his car for several days in a row and racist letters that told him, "go home, Indian".
US Republicans launch Congressional Hindu Caucus
Washington, November 15 - US Republican lawmakers have launched a Congressional Hindu Caucus that will be the second but largest yet for championing causes and issues related to the community of Hindu Americans.
Indian-origin commodities analyst fired over ‘anti-Semitic remarks’ in US
New York, Nov 16 - An Indian-origin analyst for a commodities company here has been fired for alleged anti-Semitic remarks recorded on video, according to media reports.
White House rubbishes poll surveys on Biden’s projected loss in five states
The White House has rubbished various polls claiming that President Joe Biden is trailing behind his predecessor Donald Trump in five states, as it pointed to Democrat victories in three states -- Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky -- in the off-year elections, saying “Voting
Blinken, Austin see India-US defence ties as key pillar for world peace, stability
New Delhi, Nov 10 - Visiting US Secretary Antony Blinken on Friday said that India-US defense co-operation is “a key pillar” for bolstering the partnership of the two countries in “international peace and security, and specifically, working to promote the rules-based order and
Jaishankar discusses Israel-Hamas war, Indo-Pacific issues with Blinken
New Delhi, Nov 10 - External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held “an open and productive discussion” with visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken here on Friday on strengthening strategic New Delhi-Washington ties, the fallout of the raging Israel-Hamas war and regional issues
Three Indian-Americans indicted in over $35 mn loan fraud scheme
New York, Nov 9 - Three Indian-Americans have been charged in a fraud scheme intended to obtain over $35 million from financial institutions by providing false documentation in support of Small Business Administration (SBA) loan applications for the purchase of hotels.
Indian-American arrested in connection with child sex-related crimes
New York, Nov 9 - Ten people, including a 56-year-old Indian-origin man, were arrested in a major undercover operation by police and law enforcement officials in the US state of Colorado in connection with child sex-related crimes.
Biden believes reoccupation of Gaza by Israeli forces isn’t good: WH official
Washington, Nov 8 A senior White House official said President Joe Biden "believes that a reoccupation of Gaza by Israeli forces is not good" after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed his country "will have the overall security responsibility" in the besieged enclave once