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"Handcuffed and humiliated": Congress leader Pawan Khera slams US deporta
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Khera recalled India's response under United Progressive Alliance (UPA)-led government when Indian diplomat Devyani Kobragade was "handcuffed and strip searched" in the US in 2013.
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Ro Khanna, Rich McCormick to chair India's Caucus in US Congress
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna and Republican Lawmaker Rich McCormick will co-chair the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans in the US House of Representatives in the new Congress, according to an official release.
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Suhas Subramanyam sworn into US Congress as first Indian-American to repre
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Suhas Subramanyam was sworn into the 119th Congress, becoming the first Indian-American and South Asian to represent Virginia's 10th Congressional District. He succeeds retiring Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton and reflects on his journey, honouring his mother's immigrant story. Subramanyam is
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US Congressional report exposes China's "systematic repression" of Tibet's
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The report sheds light on the continued suppression of Tibetan religious, cultural, and ethnic rights, focusing on severe restrictions on Tibetan Buddhism, the disproportionate targeting of Tibetans in political detentions, and the role of international corporations in facilitating Chinese s
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Activists warn of China's growing influence on cultural identity and free
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Activists at a US congressional hearing warn of China's growing influence on the cultural identity and free speech of US-based minority groups, including Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Mongolians. These activists share concerns over China's efforts to suppress their language, history, and activism a
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US war simulation: Taiwan need to defend itself for up to 2-months if Chin
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A recent war simulation conducted by a US congressional committee and a think tank has found that Taiwan would have to defend itself for at least a month or possibly two in the event of a Chinese invasion before the US could send reinforcements.
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U.S. Commission recommends arms sales upgrade for Taiwan amid China tensio
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In its annual report, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) put forward two recommendations concerning Taiwan, with one major proposal being an amendment to the Arms Export Control Act, as reported by Taiwan News.
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Trump's NSA pick Waltz warns of China's Taiwan ambitions, stresses need to
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Waltz, considered a China hawk, serves on the House China Task Force, and is a member of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus. Further, Waltz also stressed Taiwan's strategic importance and the need to arm the country to deter a Chinese invasion.
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Trump speaks with PM Modi; says one of first world leaders he spoke with a
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday and congratulated him on his decisive victory in the American Presidential polls and the performance of Republican Party in the Congressional elections, sources said.
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Taiwan urges democratic partners to stand together against china's expansi
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Taiwan's Representative to the United States, Alexander Tah-ray Yui, has stressed the crucial role of US congressional support in deterring aggressors and maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait.
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India-US need to work together to counter China: US Congressman Shri Thane
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Shri Thanedar who represents Michigan's 13th Congressional District says the Quad summit is an opportunity for the countries to build on their relationship.
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US lawmaker condemns desecration of BAPS Temple in New York, calls for act
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Member of US Congress, representing New York's 3rd Congressional District, Tom Suozzi, raised the issue of desecration of BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Melville in the US House of Representatives.
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