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Indian-American Named To Houston Board Of Dallas Federal Reserve Bank

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 9, 2021

Bhavesh V Patel, an Indian-American top executive of a multinational chemical company, has been appointed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas to its Houston branch's board of directors.

Senator Ted Cruz Praises Sikh Cop Who Was Shot Dead In US

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 10, 2020

Slain Sikh police officer Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, who was gunned down in the line of duty during a routine traffic stop in Houston a year ago, was a hero and a trailblazer whose commitment to his faith will inspire generations of Sikhs and other religious minorities to serve in law enforcement, a top US Senator has said.

US Senate Passes Bill To Name Post Office After Sikh Cop

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 5, 2020

The US Senate has unanimously passed a legislation to name a post office in Houston after slain Sikh police officer Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, who was gunned down in the line of duty during a routine traffic stop a year ago.

BCCI Mourns Death Of Former Kerala Cricketer CK Bhaskaran Nair

Asian News International | Tuesday November 24, 2020

CK Bhaskaran Nair was one of the key members of the Kerala team which had the likes of George Abraham, Balan Pandit, Santi Aaron, Acharath Babu, Kelappan Thampuran, D Ram, RV Thampuran, and H Devaraj.

US Judge Blocks Republican Bid To Void 1,27,000 Votes

World News | Reuters | Tuesday November 3, 2020

A federal judge in Texas on Monday denied an attempt by Republicans to throw out about 1,27,000 votes already cast in the US presidential election at drive-through voting sites in Houston, a Democratic-leaning area.

1 Police Officer Killed, 1 Injured In Shooting Incident In US

World News | Reuters | Wednesday October 21, 2020

A 41-year veteran of the Houston police force died on Tuesday after being shot multiple times in the head while another officer who was also shot during the same incident was being treated in the hospital, the city's police chief said.

Tollway Renamed In Memory Of India-American Cop In Houston

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Monday October 12, 2020

A portion of a tollway in Houston was renamed after slain Indian-American police officer Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal who was shot dead on duty during a traffic stop.

Centre Didn't Incur Expenses For ''Howdy-Modi'' Event In US Last Year: Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 17, 2020

The government on Thursday said it did not incur any expenses for the "Howdy-Modi" event in the US city of Houston in September last year and that it was organised by a not-for-profit group.

NBA Playoffs: LeBron James Guides LA Lakers To First Western Conference Final In 10 Years

Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 13, 2020

Los Angeles Lakers advanced to their first NBA final four since the Kobe Bryant-led Lakers beat Phoenix for the conference title and then defeated Boston for the 2010 NBA championship.

"Witnessing All Time Greatness": Jimmy Neesham Hails LeBron James After Los Angeles Lakers' Win In NBA Playoffs

Neelav Chakravarti | Wednesday September 9, 2020

LeBron James was the hero for Los Angeles Lakers, as they defeated Houston Rockets in the NBA playoffs. New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham took to Twitter to hail the all-time great.

Jim Herman Edges Billy Horschel To Capture Third Career US PGA Title

Agence France-Presse | Monday August 17, 2020

Jim Herman added a third US PGA Tour title to those he won at the 2016 Houston Open and 2019 Barbasol Championship.

China Tried To Steal Vaccine Research From US University: Investigators

World News | ANI | Thursday July 30, 2020

Amid worsening ties between US and China, the University of Texas, whose work has contributed to some promising COVID-19 vaccine candidates has been contacted by FBI over allegations that Chinese consulate in Houston had sought to obtain such research, reported South China Morning Post.

Aliens And "Reptilians": US Viral Video Doctor's Odd Beliefs

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 29, 2020

A Houston physician retweeted by President Donald Trump after appearing in a video where she praised hydroxychloroquine as a miracle coronavirus cure blames gynecological problems on sex with evil spirits and believes the US government is run by "reptilians."

American Flag Lowered At US Consulate In Chengdu

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 27, 2020

The American flag was lowered at the United States consulate in Chengdu on Monday, days after Beijing ordered it to close in retaliation for the shuttering of the Chinese consulate in Houston.

US Shut China's Houston Consulate As "Message" To Stop Spying: Official

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday July 24, 2020

The US ordered China to shut its consulate in Houston as a message to Beijing to reel in its operations to steal US science and technology secrets, a senior State Department official said Friday.