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US: Homeland Security Department increases automatic extension period for
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Notably, the decision by the US Department followed recommendations by Ajay Bhutoria, the Commissioner of the White House Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) Commissioner.
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"Representation matters," says Kamala Harris for Asian Americans, Native H
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
While replying to a question at the White House forum on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, Harris said, "It is not as though the immigrant story is that one comes here and has no knowledge and awareness of it. Right. And I think that's a really important point to ackn
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Four Indian Americans to be appointed to Biden's advisory commission on As
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 21 (ANI): US President Biden announced his intent to appoint four Indian Americans as commissioners to the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, the White House announced on Monday.
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NASA celebrates Asian American, Pacific Islander heritage month
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 5 (ANI): With a belief to unite a workforce inclusive of employees from diverse background, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, (NASA) has already given a number of prolific scientists to the world; and the month of May has been dedicated to celebrating the co
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FBI, US Attorney condemn acts of violence against Asian Americans
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], March 23 (ANI): A week after a shooting incident at three Asian spas in Atlanta, senior Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials and a federal US attorney on Monday condemned acts of violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the country.
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Biden campaign launches video 'When We Vote, We Win' urging Asian American
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 2 (ANI): With the US Presidential Election just a day away, Democratic Nominee and former US Vice President Joe Biden's campaign -- Biden for President -- launched a GOTV [Get Out The Vote] video that featured an all-star cast of Asian American and Pacific Islanders
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Biden holds lead over Trump among Indian American voters: Survey
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
San Francisco/Washington [US], September 16 (ANI): Sixty-six percent of Indian Americans currently favour Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden for the 2020 presidential election as compared to only 28 per cent who prefer President Donald Trump, according to a survey released Tuesday.
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Study highlights possible causes of racial disparities in prostate cancer
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 8 (ANI): A new research provides insights on the potential causes of racial disparities in deaths following prostate cancer surgery.
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