John Kerry to step down as US climate envoy
Washington, Jan 14 - US climate envoy John Kerry is reportedly planning to step down from his role and work on President Joe Biden's re-election campaign.
Asian-Americans fastest-growing group of eligible voters in US: Pew Research
New York, Jan 13 - Asian-Americans have been the fastest-growing group of eligible voters in the US over roughly the past two decades and since 2020, says a new study as the country goes to polls to elect a new president this year.
Hindu-American Tulsi Gabbard inks content deal with X to ‘defend free speech’
New York, Jan 12 - Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu member of the US Congress and a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, announced she has inked a deal with Elon Musk to host a show on X to "defend free speech".
Trump’s civil fraud trial concludes after bomb threat to presiding judge
Former US President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York has concluded after a bomb threat was made to the presiding judge of the hearing. Police in the Nassau County responded to a bomb threat to the home of Manhattan Supreme Court
Biden names Indian-origin judge to Illinois District Court
New York, Jan 12 - President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Indian-American judge Sunil R. Harjani for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Jaishankar, Blinken discuss ‘reckless’ Houthi attacks, Gaza aid
New York, Jan 12 - The US has welcomed "increased cooperation" with India in defending freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden amid growing Houthi attacks in the region.
Indian-American in Ohio wants cops to step up action after robberies in store
New York, Jan 10 - An Indian-origin convenience store owner in the US state of Ohio has called for increased police action with robbers frequently targeting his shop despite a robust security system put up by him.
Is GOP Prez contender Vivek Ramaswamy out of steam? Done? Over?
Washington, Jan 10 - Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy’s presidential campaign may be drawing to a close after bringing national and international attention to this -- as he has said about himself -- "a skinny guy with a funny last name".
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy renamed country representative on WHO board
Washington, Jan 10 - Indian-American Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has been named again to serve as the US's representative on the executive board of the World Health Organization (WHO) by President Joe Biden.
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin diagnosed with prostate cancer
Washington, Jan 10 - US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December and underwent a minimally invasive procedure, Walter Reed National Military Centre officials said in a statement.
Trump all set for Iowa caucus, but rivals DeSantis, Haley seek to close ranks and spring surprise
Washington, Jan 9 -) With less a week to go for the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire to follow to decide the GOP nomination for the Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election, former President Donald Trump is brimming with confidence while rivals
Michelle Obama ‘terrified’ over 2024 presidential elections results
Washington, Jan 9 - Former US First Lady Michelle Obama admits she's "terrified" about the potential outcome of the 2024 presidential election with ex-President Donald Trump outrunning incumbent Democrat Joe Biden in the polls despite a mountain of legal cases piled up against
New Jersey Township gets its first Indian-American Sikh Mayor
New York, Jan 9 - Neena Singh has become the first Sikh and Indian-American woman to be sworn in as Mayor of Montgomery Township in the US state of New Jersey.
Mumbai-born Minita Sanghvi announces candidacy for NY state senate seat
New York, Jan 9 - Mumbai-born Minita Sanghvi, a Democrat, has announced her candidacy for the 44th State Senate District in New York’s Capital Region, currently held by Republican Jim Tedisco.
IT executive, Mayor, state Senator in race for US Congress, Samosa Caucus
Washington, Jan 8 - The Samosa Caucus is growing. From one in 2013, it has grown to Five+One, that is five Indian-descent lawmakers in US Congress, and former colleagues of theirs in the White House.
Biden, Trump present different narratives of 2021 Capitol riots
Washington, Jan 7 - US President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump have presented different narratives of January 6, 2021 Capitol riots with the veteran Democrat calling it the day "we nearly lost America" while the business tycoon termed it a "beautiful
Greek PM meets Blinken, expresses concern over Gaza situation
Athens, Jan 7 - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Hania, Crete, and expressed growing concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Biden set to deliver State of the Union speech on March 7
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) US President Joe Biden is set to deliver his annual State of the Union speech to Congress on March 7, as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) scheduled it by his invitation to the President on Saturday.
Biden supporters celebrate his ‘best ever’ speech in Pennsylvania
New York, Jan 7 - US President Joe Biden’s speech in Pennsylvania -- in which he attacked his predecessor Donald Trump and held him responsible for threatening democracy for his alleged insurrection on Capitol three years ago -- has been celebrated by his
US spending deal reached amid looming shutdown threat
Washington, Jan 8 - US Congressional leaders have announced a spending deal for government funding this year in an effort to avert a partial shutdown as the deadline still looms, according to media reports.