Pramila Jayapal

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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., holds a news conference on the day after violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, January. 7, 2021. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

House will move to impeach Trump if he doesn't resign 'immediately', says Pelosi

Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said the impeachment proceedings should begin immediately

09 Jan 2021 11:45 AM

Jaishankar's meeting with the Committee, headed by Engel, the Democratic lawmaker from New York, on December 18 was cancelled. (Photo: File)

Here is why Jaishankar cancelled meeting with US lawmaker

Jaishankar refused to meet Indian-American Jayapal, who introduced a Congressional resolution to lift restrictions imposed on J&K.

24 Dec 2019 8:42 AM

Jaishankar was in Washington DC and met leaders of the Senate and House Foreign Affairs Committees. (Photo: File)

'Shouldn't be pressurised,' says sources on Jaishankar's cancelled US meet

'A distorted narrative is being put out by some about EAM's meeting with the US Congress,' sources said.

21 Dec 2019 11:42 AM

Speaking to media here, Jaishankar said that the resolution neither provides a fair understanding of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir nor fair characterisation of what the Indian government is doing in the region. (Photo: File)

Have no interest in meeting Pramila Jayapal, says Jaishankar

Jaishankar had abruptly cancelled a meeting with senior members of Congress this week after US lawmakers refused demands to exclude Jayapal.

20 Dec 2019 9:49 AM

'I have fought to strengthen the special US-India relationship, which is why I'm deeply concerned. Detaining people without charge, severely limiting communications, & blocking neutral third-parties from visiting the region is harmful to our close, critical bilateral relationship,' Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal tweeted. (Photo: ANI)

Bill introduced in US House of Representatives urges India to end restrictions in J&K

It notes that the people across the US maintain ties with family and friends in J&K.

08 Dec 2019 10:53 AM

She is the only Indian-American member in the powerful House Judiciary Committee. (Photo: Twitter)

Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal wants Trump impeached

During first day of impeachment hearings, Jayapal came out in strong support of impeachment against President.

05 Dec 2019 2:59 PM

Jayapal, 53, a Democrat from Washington DC, took to Twitter to share a clip of Tuesday's session where she was seen presiding over the House as temporary speaker. (Photo: Twitter | @RepJayapal)

Pramila Jayapal becomes first South Asian American woman to preside over US House

‘Beyond proud to serve in the most diverse Congress in our nation's history and to hold the gavel today,’ Pramila Jayapal said.

05 Jun 2019 4:12 PM

Her comments came days after Paul Manafort, who once headed Trump's campaign, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges and agreed to cooperate with special counsel Robert Mueller's ongoing investigations of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. (Photo: File)

US recognising that they don't trust President, says Indian-origin Congresswoman

'You have to begin to wonder how it could possibly be the case that president knew nothing about what was going on,' said Pramila Jayapal.

17 Sep 2018 10:21 AM

Jayapal, a fast-rising democratic star and determined critic of President Donald Trump, has assumed the mantle of a House ‘leader of the resistance.’ (Photo: AP)

Pramila Jayapal features as only Indian-American woman on Politico power list

Ms Jayapal, 52, is the only Indian American to figure in the Politico's power list. She ranks fifth on the list.

05 Dec 2017 11:24 AM

The suspect identified as Paraman Radhakishan, from India, was taken into custody at the Grand Forks International Airport. (Representational Image)

Indian held in US for making bomb threat at airport

The accused's motive is still under investigation; however, police said it is possible he became upset with airport staff.

30 Jan 2017 11:34 AM

A woman of substance

Indian-born Pramila Jayapal was elected to the US House of Representatives with a landslide victory.

11 Dec 2016 12:06 AM

Pramila pitches for big US support to incredible India

America must back India on everything from poverty to clean energy.

17 Nov 2016 1:01 AM

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