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K.C. Singh | Dems defy midterms’ rout: Ties with India won’t be hit

For India, the change of balance in the US Congress, total or partial, is unlikely to impact relations with the United States

10 Nov 2022 12:00 AM

AA Edit | Zelenskyy: Comedian to hero

Zelenskyy’s speeches exhorting his troops and his fellow citizens to resist the invasion have made him a folk hero

17 Mar 2022 11:09 PM

US Congress okays $1 trillion infrastructure bill, a long-delayed win for Biden

Approval of the bill would create legions of jobs and improve broadband, water supplies and other public works

06 Nov 2021 11:16 AM

In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill

Trump had lashed out at GOP lawmakers, charging that 'Weak and tired Republican 'leadership' will allow the bad Defense Bill to pass'

02 Jan 2021 1:53 PM

China, India got richer but refused to take on more responsibilities: US Senator

The senator also applauded US President Donald Trump for taking on this 'imbalance' to make the World Trade Organization (WTO) relevant

30 Jul 2020 2:10 PM

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Antitrust hearing with Big Tech CEOs at US Congress postponed

The hearing would have conflicted with the memorial service for the late representative and civil rights leader John Lewis.

25 Jul 2020 4:41 PM

Congresssman Ro Khanna named to White House coronavirus advisory council

Khanna is the only Indian-American lawmaker to be named to the Opening Up America Again Congressional Group.

17 Apr 2020 1:37 PM

US airlines warn of 'draconian' steps if Congress fails to help

Pandemic has had a devastating effect on air transport in the United States, as several countries have imposed far-reaching travel bans

22 Mar 2020 11:13 AM

CAB attempt to reduce Muslims to second-class citizens in India: US lawmaker

'Today, we witness yet another potentially devastating move by the Prime Minister, as lawmakers enacted his draconian CAB,' he said.

12 Dec 2019 9:40 AM

US approves billion dollar naval weapons deal with India

India will use the enhanced capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland defence, it said.

21 Nov 2019 9:14 AM

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'Kashmir an integral part of India,' says Indian columnist at US Congress

This was the second hearing by US Congress in the last three weeks on Kashmir, which has been under restrictions since August 5.

15 Nov 2019 10:17 AM

U.S. senators want social media users to be able to take their data with them

A new bill wants users to be allowed to choose another company to manage a their account settings, content, and online interactions.

23 Oct 2019 1:54 PM

Focus on Kashmir in US Congress panel meet on Human Rights in South Asia

The issue of Tamils in Sri Lanka, the human rights situation in Pakistan including the Sindh province will also be taken up during hearing.

01 Oct 2019 2:30 PM

Top US antitrust regulators admit to infighting on big tech probe

Members from the bodies admitted time had been wasted time arguing who would investigate which tech company.

18 Sep 2019 9:25 AM

US Congress introduces resolution to grant asylum to Aasia Bibi

A US lawmaker has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to grant asylum to Pakistani woman Aasia Bibi.

01 Feb 2019 10:17 AM

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Bill to remove Pakistan as major non-NATO ally introduced in US Congress

The resolution 73 seeks termination of Pakistan as major non-NATO ally and also sets conditions for its re-designation if any.

13 Jan 2019 4:03 PM

Government shutdown becomes longest in US history

This comes after Democrats' refusal to approve $5.7 billion demanded by Trump for the wall project has paralyzed Washington.

12 Jan 2019 5:04 PM

US govt shuts down, 8 lakh staff forced to work without pay this Christmas

Democrats painted Donald Trump as the Grinch who stole the year-end deal.

22 Dec 2018 11:49 AM

'New deal or no deal': Trump tells US Congress he will terminate NAFTA

Trump told reporters trade rules before NAFTA 'work very well.' NAFTA allows any country to formally withdraw with 6 months notice.

02 Dec 2018 1:52 PM

A mixed bag in America

Of course, as it’s no longer a one-party rule in the US Congress, the ability to stand up to Mr Trump’s excesses is now greater for India.

09 Nov 2018 12:05 AM

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