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  'Is Desh Virodh OK?': Rahul Gandhi's meeting with anti-India US lawmaker Ilhan Omar draws BJP's ire

  India | September 11, 2024 11:40 IST

  Rahul Gandhi's meeting with Ilhan Omar sparked a fresh row as the BJP accused him of working with "radical and anti-India" elements and working against the country. Omar has previously drawn India's ire by visiting Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and passing anti-India resolutions.

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  'Hinduphobia is global threat', US lawmakers raise concerns over attacks, hate speech against Hindus

  World | July 01, 2024 11:58 IST

  US lawmakers empathised with the challenges faced by the Hindu community in America and pledged to steadfastly oppose all forms of hate and bigotry across the nation.

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  Why has a visit by US lawmakers to India annoyed China? EXPLAINED

  World | June 19, 2024 19:18 IST

  A bipartisan US congressional delegation, led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaulis, is visiting India to strengthen bilateral ties and to meet the 88-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader.

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  'Xi Jinping, you'll be gone...': Nancy Pelosi's stern warning to Chinese President I VIDEO

  World | June 19, 2024 14:45 IST

  Pelosi's critical remarks for Xi came while she compared the aura of the Chinese President and His Holiness Dalai Lama. She asserted that the message, knowledge, and compassion Dalai Lama has, will last forever. On the other hand, Xi's works will be of no use, once he leaves the planet.

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  US lawmaker's son steals the show with funny faces while his dad speaks on House floor I VIDEO

  World | June 05, 2024 18:40 IST

  Although viewers likely tuned in to hear the politician's words, their attention was undoubtedly drawn away from him as Guy sat behind, beaming widely and fixing his gaze on the C-SPAN camera, before escalating the situation even further.

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  US lawmaker introduces bill to make Diwali a federal holiday in America

  World | May 27, 2023 8:51 IST

  Diwali, also called Deepavali or the Celebration of Lights, is one of the most important festivals in India.

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  Lawmaker to introduce Bill in US Congress to make Diwali federal holiday

  World | November 02, 2021 8:15 IST

  Representing the Indian American community members, Sanjeev Joshipura, Executive Director, Indiaspora will also join the congresswoman who has been a long supporter of the Indian diaspora.

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  Kashmir internal issue for India, Imran Khan's rhetoric ridiculous: US lawmaker

  India | August 29, 2019 8:10 IST

    "Kashmir is an internal matter for India's democracy and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan needs to cool his heated rhetoric and not escalate to a war or conflict," Congressman Khanna told members of the Indian-American community during an interaction in Freemont, California recently.

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  Hindu lawmaker Tulsi Gabbard considering to run for US Presidency in 2020

  World | November 30, 2018 19:07 IST

  If she announces her candidature, she would be the first ever Hindu to be seeking presidential ticket from either of the two major political parties of the US – Democratic and the Republican.

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  Malabar exercise improves capability to face 21st century challenges: US lawmaker

  World | July 18, 2017 13:23 IST

  India, Japan and the US are bound by "shared values and interests" and their trilateral 'Malabar' naval exercise improves the capability of the navies to face "21st century challenges", a top American lawmaker has said

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  Top US lawmaker accuses Indian firms of ‘gaming’ H-1B system

  World | March 28, 2017 15:56 IST

  An influential American lawmaker today alleged that the Indian firms which account for the bulk of H1B visas, have "gamed" the system.

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  US lawmaker asks Pakistan to eradicate terror groups like LeT

  World | March 03, 2017 23:22 IST

  An influential US lawmaker today said that Pakistan must crackdown on the terror groups like the LeT or handover terrorists to international tribunals for trials so that justice is served. "Pakistan needs to crackdown on

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  Pakistan should close down Deobandi madrassas: US lawmaker

  World | March 03, 2017 10:52 IST

  Pakistan needs to be serious about closing down 600 Deobandi madrassas in the country, an influential US lawmaker has said.

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  US lawmaker expresses concern over Pak's growing N-weapons

  World | December 11, 2014 14:53 IST

  Washington: A top American lawmaker has expressed concern over Pakistan's growing nuclear stockpile, saying the Asian country continues to harbour and host insurgents and other extremist groups."Pakistan continues to harbour and host insurgents and other

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  US lawmaker seeks faster visas for Indian and Pakistani doctors

  World | November 20, 2014 11:07 IST

  Washington: Ahead of President Barack Obama's slated plans to take unilateral executive action to overhaul America's "broken" immigration system, a Democratic lawmaker has introduced legislation to expedite visas for Indian and Pakistani physicians.The measure introduced

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  US lawmaker asks Indian-origin officials about 'Your Country'

  World | July 27, 2014 9:34 IST

  Washington:  A freshman US lawmaker committed an embarrassing faux pas when during a Congressional hearing he mistook two top Indian-origin American officials as representing the Indian government, quizzing them about "your country" and "your government".Congressman

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  US lawmaker sues Obama over NSA data collection

  World | February 13, 2014 9:03 IST

  Washington: A US lawmaker Wednesday officially filed his class-action lawsuit against the Obama administration over National Security Agency (NSA) data collection, joining with two prominent tea party leaders to make the announcement.Rand Paul, a Republican

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  US lawmaker hails nomination of Murthy as Surgeon General

  World | November 16, 2013 10:55 IST

  Washington : US President Barack Obama's decision to nominate an Indian-American doctor as his next Surgeon General has been hailed as a move recognising the immense contribution of the community in the medical field in

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  Snowden is not a patriot: Obama

  World | August 10, 2013 9:27 IST

  Washington, Aug 10:  Days after a U.S. lawmaker compared Edward Snowden with Mahatma Gandhi, the U.S. President Barack Obama said the former whistleblower who leaked to the world the secretive internet and phone surveillance programs,

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  Narendra Modi gets praise from US Lawmaker

  Politics | August 03, 2013 17:24 IST

  Washington, Aug 3: Months after his meeting with the Gujarat Chief Minister, Narendra Modi a US lawmaker praised his "honest, transparent and open" governance, which he said is attracting American companies to invest heavily in