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'Is Desh Virodh OK?': Rahul Gandhi's meeting with anti-India US lawmaker Ilhan Omar draws BJP's ire
India | Sep 11, 2024, 11:40 AM ISTRahul 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 | Jul 01, 2024, 11:58 AM ISTUS 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 | Jun 19, 2024, 07:18 PM ISTA 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 | Jun 19, 2024, 02:45 PM ISTPelosi'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 | Jun 05, 2024, 06:40 PM ISTAlthough 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, 08:51 AM ISTDiwali, 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 | Nov 02, 2021, 08:15 AM ISTRepresenting 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 | Aug 29, 2019, 08:10 AM 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 | Nov 30, 2018, 07:07 PM ISTIf 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 | Jul 18, 2017, 01:23 PM ISTIndia, 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 | Mar 28, 2017, 03:56 PM ISTAn 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 | Mar 03, 2017, 11:22 PM ISTAn 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 | Mar 03, 2017, 10:52 AM ISTPakistan 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 | Dec 11, 2014, 02:53 PM ISTWashington: 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 | Nov 20, 2014, 11:07 AM ISTWashington: 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 | Jul 27, 2014, 09:34 AM ISTWashington: 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 | Feb 13, 2014, 09:03 AM ISTWashington: 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 | Nov 16, 2013, 10:55 AM ISTWashington : 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 | Aug 10, 2013, 09:27 AM ISTWashington, 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
National | Aug 03, 2013, 05:24 PM ISTWashington, 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