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  Narendra Modi is 'incredibly popular', will become PM again: US Congressman

  World | March 13, 2024 7:05 IST

  Republican Congressman Rich McCormick said PM Modi is an "incredibly popular" leader and India's economy had been expanding rapidly under his leadership. He said the US sees India as a very incredibly important strategic and tactical ally to resist China's influence.

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  Indian-origin US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi wins Democratic primary from Illinois

  World | June 30, 2022 10:32 IST

  Krishnamoorthi, 48, who is very popular in the eighth Congressional District of Illinois, defeated Ahmed with over 71 per cent of the votes.

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  US Congressman Brad Sherman heaps praise on India for supplying COVID-19 vaccines to neighbours

  World | January 15, 2021 9:19 IST

  A top American Congressman has applauded India for its plans to supply COVID-19 vaccines to its neighbours and partners around the world.

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  US Congressman praises Modi govt for ending discrimination in Kashmir

  India | December 21, 2019 15:27 IST

  A US Congressman has commended India for ending gender, caste and religious discrimination in Jammu and Kashmir by nullifying its special status.

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  Islamic insurgents spreading terror throughout India: Francis Rooney

  World | November 22, 2019 9:39 IST

  Asserting that India is a critical trading partner with the United States, the Congressman said India accounts for about three per cent of the US's world trade, which continues to grow year after year. Likewise, the United States is India's second-largest trading partner, accounting for 16 per cent of India's exports.

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  US Congressman Tim Ryan announces presidential bid

  World | April 05, 2019 9:34 IST

  Ryan is likely to stress his working class roots and campaign for jobs on the trail, and is postured to put himself in a moderate position.

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  US Congressman to resign over sexual harassment claim for discussing surrogacy with female staffers

  World | December 08, 2017 10:51 IST

  Allegations of sexual harassment against Republican Trent Franks follow similar charges against Democratic Senator Al Franken and Democratic congressman John Conyers.

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  'Provocative' steps by China have escalated into Doklam standoff: US Congressman

  World | August 10, 2017 14:20 IST

  Expressing concern over the Sikkim stand-off between India and China, an influential US lawmaker has accused Beijing of taking provocative steps that have resulted in the escalation of tensions between the two Asian giants

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  US Congressman wants Trump to consider bombing terrorists in Pakistan

  World | May 27, 2017 13:22 IST

  US Congressman Adam Kinzinger has advised President Donald Trump to consider resuming air strikes on terrorist ‘safe havens' in Pakistan.