Indian Americans

"PM Modi Is A Local Rockstar," Says An Organiser Of "Howdy, Modi!"

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday September 18, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is set to address the sold-out "Howdy, Modi!" event in Houston, Texas along with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, is a "local rockstar", one of the organisers told NDTV on Wednesday, describing the huge arrangements and excitement among the Indian American community.

Indian-Americans Urge US Congressman Ro Khanna To Leave Pakistan Caucus

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 17, 2019

A record number of 230 Indian-American organisations in the United States have urged Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna to withdraw from the Congressional Caucus on Pakistan, saying it was contrary to both American principles and India's geo-strategic interests.

"Historic, Unprecedented": Indian Envoy On Trump-PM Meet At 'Howdy, Modi'

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Monday September 16, 2019

US President Donald Trump's decision to drop in at the 'Howdy, Modi' event in Texas, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address Indian-Americans, reflects the "personal chemistry and friendship" between the two leaders, India's Ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla said.

Trump May Share Stage With PM At "Howdy Modi" Event In Texas: Sources

India News | Written by Nidhi Razdan, Edited by Debanish Achom | Sunday September 15, 2019

US President Donald Trump is "likely" to share a stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his mega event supported by Indian Americans in Houston, Texas, on September 22. Sources said a final confirmation is still awaited. Reports said a much anticipated trade deal could be announced, ending months of bitterness over tariffs.

More Than 10% Indian Americans In 2019 US Presidential Scholars List

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday May 14, 2019

Indian-American students accounted for more than 10 per cent of the 55th class of the 2019 US Presidential Scholars, according to the the Department of Education.

Indian-American Engineer Announces 2020 Congressional Bid From New Jersey

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 27, 2019

A 33-year-old Indian-American engineer has announced to challenge the Democratic senator from New Jersey in 2020.

4 Indian-American Teens Awarded $25,000 Each For Environment Inventions

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday March 22, 2019

Four Indian American teenagers have been awarded $25,000 each for developing innovative approaches to address environmental issues.

Indian-American Woman Appointed University Of Pennsylvania Vice President

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 3, 2019

Indian American Medha Narvekar has been appointed vice president and secretary of the University of Pennsylvania.

Indians Protest In New York Against Pulwama Terror Attack

Indians Abroad | Edited By Richa Taneja (With Inputs From ANI) | Saturday February 23, 2019

Indian communities across the United States have been holding protest marches against the dastardly Pulwama attack.

Indian-American Man Dies After Being Accidentally Run Over By Truck

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday February 13, 2019

A 30-year-old Indian American man died after getting run over by a trailer truck when he allegedly tried to crawl under the vehicle trying to take a short cut.

3 Indian-Americans Convicted In Multi-Million Dollar Money-Laundering Scheme

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 13, 2019

Three Indian-Americans are among six people convicted for their role in a two-year multi-million dollar money-laundering scheme, the US Justice Department has said.

US Lawmakers Seek Details Of Operation Leading To Indian Students' Arrest

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 7, 2019

A bipartisan group of eminent lawmakers led by Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Wednesday sought details of the sting operation carried out by the US Department of Homeland Security resulting in detention of at least 129 students from India.

"I Am Who I Am": Kamala Harris Defines Herself As "American"

World News | Kevin Sullivan, The Washington Post | Sunday February 3, 2019

In early 2010, an Indian American couple hosted a fundraiser in their elegant Pacific Heights home for Kamala Harris, then a Democratic candidate for California attorney general.

Trump Picks 3 Indian-Americans For Key US Posts, Including Nuclear Energy

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 17, 2019

US President Donald Trump has nominated three influential Indian-Americans, including a nuclear expert, to important administration positions.

Ending Green Card Cap May Let India Dominate Path To US Citizenship: Report

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 2, 2019

Eliminating the country quota from the most sought-after Green Cards will end the current discrimination in the US labour market, but would allow countries like India and China to dominate the path to American citizenship, according to the latest Congressional report.