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Congressman slams JD Vance over remarks on wife's Hindu faith, calls comme
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"At a time when Hindu and Indian-American communities are confronting a climate of rising prejudice, talk of mass deportations, and growing anti-Hindu sentiment even against members of his own party, it's deeply disappointing that the Vice President would add to that climate through his r
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Chhath Mahaparv celebrated with great devotion at New Jersey
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Around 40 Vratis (devotees) observed the sacred fast and performed Sandhya Arghya (evening offering), while over 700 members of the community gathered to witness and take part in the rituals. The park was filled with devotion as families sang traditional songs, lit diyas, and offered Thek
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Congressman Tom Suozzi urges US War Secy to reconsider rule on beards in m
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Congressman Tom Suozzi penned a letter to US War Secretary Peter Hegseth, urging reconsideration of a policy requiring military personnel to shave beards, affecting Sikh Americans and others with religious or medical obligations.
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Los Angeles City Hall illuminated for first time to celebrate Diwali, hono
Updated : 5 months ago IST
On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, the Los Angeles City Hall City Council hosted a special celebration in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, Los Angeles. First-ever Indian American City Councilmember Nithya Raman organised the event, highlighting the growing recognition
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"Deeply honoured": India's Amb to US joins Trump for Diwali celebration at
Updated : 5 months ago IST
ndia's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Wednesday said he was "deeply honoured" to join President Donald Trump at the White House for the Diwali celebrations and extended warm greetings on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Indian-American community.
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Trump participates in Diwali celebration in White House, calls PM Modi a '
Updated : 5 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump participated in Diwali celebrations at the White House on Tuesday (local time) and extended his warm greetings to the people of India and Indian-Americans on the occasion.
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US Congressmen Krishnamoorthi, Fitzpatrick introduce bipartisan resolution
Updated : 5 months ago IST
US Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and Brian Fitzpatrick on Tuesday (local time) introduced a bipartisan resolution in the US House of Representatives to recognise the religious and historical significance of Diwali, which began on October 20.
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Multi-party delegation engages with Indian diaspora in New York
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The discussion, organised for the delegation to initiate an interaction with the Indian American community residing in New York, was attended by MPs Captain Brijesh Chowta, Nishikant Dubey, Ujjwal Deorao Nikam, S Phangnon Konyak, Dr Medha Vishram Kulkarni, Poonam Ben Maadam, Vamsi Krishna Ga
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"Why Indian-American diaspora has been so silent": Shashi Tharoor raises c
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He highlighted the surprising silence of the Indian-American diaspora on critical issues affecting India-US relations. During the meeting, a congresswoman shared that she hadn't received a single call from Indian-American voters urging policy changes, prompting Tharoor to urge the diaspor
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Indian-American documentary 'Destination Oak Tree Road' nominated for two
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
'Destination Oak Tree Road', a widely acclaimed documentary film about the meteoric rise to global recognition of a New Jersey retail and residential neighbourhood from years of decline, has been honoured with two 2025 New York Emmy Award nominations.
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Theegala makes first cut since April, lies 14th and Bhatia 37th
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Indian-American Theegala, who was sixth after the first round, was now Tied-14th at the halfway stage. Among those tied at 14th was World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler (70-68), who is using this event to tune up ahead of the Ryder Cup
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"Hate has no place in our communities": US Congressman Subramanyam condem
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Indian-American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has strongly condemned the recent spate of attacks and acts of vandalism targeting Hindu temples across the US, calling them part of a broader rise in hate and division threatening faith communities nationwide.
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