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April is Sikh Awareness Month in New York State
ALBANY, NY (TIP): Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday, April 24, signed a resolution naming April 2023 as Sikh Awareness Month in the State of New York. “Sikhs have been living in the United States for […]
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Gov. Phil Murphy declares Muslim Heritage Month in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ (TIP): Gov. Phil Murphy signed a proclamation Saturday, April 29, designating January as Muslim Heritage Month in a measure that advocates say will promote appreciation and awareness about Muslim traditions and contributions. Community […]
United States
National Small Business Week: IRS.gov offers A-Z resources for small businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged small businesses to take advantage of the numerous resources available on IRS.gov. As part of National Small Business Week April 30 to May 6, the IRS […]
United States
Indian diaspora, Congress played ‘pioneering role’ in boosting bilateral ties: Ambassador Sandhu
WASHINGTON, D.C.(TIP): The Indian diaspora and the US Congress have played a “pioneering role” in building and strengthening the relationship between the two countries, India’s ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu has said. He […]
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H1B lottery system has resulted in abuse, fraud: US immigration services
USCIS says it is in the process of initiating law enforcement referrals for criminal prosecution WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The computerized drawing of lots devised to select successful H-1B applicants every year has resulted in abuse […]
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Indian-American community leader urges US lawmakers to remove the 7 per cent country limit on green cards
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): An eminent Indian-American community leader from Silicon Valley has urged US lawmakers to remove the prevailing seven per cent cap on green cards, observing that the country-specific limit on the most sought-after […]
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163 Indian companies invested USD 40 bn in US; created 425K jobs: Report
The survey titled ‘Indian Roots, American Soil’ of the Confederation of Indian Industry is launched on Wednesday, May 3 WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): As many as 163 Indian companies have invested more than USD 40 billion […]
United States
Biden, Harris meet top donors, Indian-American entrepreneur to raise funds for 2024 election campaign
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP)- US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris over the weekend met his top 150 donors, including one Indian-American entrepreneur, to develop a successful strategy to raise funds for their 2024 […]
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Bollywood’s Neelam Kothari Soni to Amplify the Voice of Children at CRY 2023 New York Gala
NEW YORK (TIP): For three bingeable seasons of Netflix’ “The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives,” Neelam Kothari Soni has brought her big-screen fame to streaming devices worldwide. The veteran actress and fine-jewelry magnate is set […]
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Top Indian American doctor appointed senior advisor to India unit of Sloan Kettering Center
NEW YORK (TIP): Observing that the opening of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center from New York in India – the first of its kind outside the United States — “is a big deal,” Dr Nori […]
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STATE HOLDS THE LINE ON NYC CHARTER SCHOOLS: SENATOR LIU
NEW YORK (TIP): State Senator John Liu stated the following about the tentative agreement to keep the New York City charter cap in place while allowing for the reassignment of 14 previously closed charter schools. […]
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GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES $6 MILLION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS
Funding Available to Address Environmental Concerns in Potential Environmental Justice Areas Largest-Ever Community Impact Grant Opportunity Since Program’s Creation ALBANY, NY (TIP): Governor Kathy Hochul announced on April 26 that $6 million in grants is […]
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Indian-American FedEX CEO Raj Subramaniam presented with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Raj Subramaniam, the Indian-American CEO of global transportation giant FedEx, has been presented with the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, the highest civilian award given by India to persons of Indian origin and […]
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House passes GOP debt ceiling bill, as U.S. inches toward fiscal crisis
The vote came despite a veto threat from Biden, and overwhelming disapproval from Democrats in the House and Senate, who maintain that Congress should raise the debt limit without spending cuts or other conditions WASHINGTON, […]
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Sikhism to be taught in Virginia schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Over a million students in Virginia can now learn about Sikhism as the US State voted in favor of new social studies standards on Thursday that will include Sikhi, or the Sikh […]
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Pence Testifies before Grand Jury Probing Trump
“Mike Pence’s testimony is some of the most sharply incriminating evidence any witness can offer against Donald Trump,” legal analyst Glenn Kirschner WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Former Vice President Mike Pence testified behind closed doors for […]
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Middlesex County sets goal to award 20% of County contracts to minority-, women-, veteran-owned, and small businesses
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ (TIP): Furthering its commitment to incorporating diversity, equity inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) into county business practices, the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners have approved a resolution to set aside, or otherwise […]
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Air National Guardsman arrested as F.B.I. searches his home
NORTH DIGHTON, Mass. (TIP): Federal investigators on Thursday, April 13, arrested a 21-year-old air national guardsman who they believe is linked to a trove of leaked classified U.S. intelligence documents, which have upended relations with […]
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California assembly urges US Congress to recognize 1984 anti-Sikh violence as genocide
Parminder Aujla SACRAMENTO (TIP): The California state assembly has passed a resolution urging the United States Congress to formally recognize and condemn the 1984 anti-Sikh violence in India as genocide. The resolution was introduced by […]
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Indian American lawmaker Sabi “Doc” Kumar accuses expelled Black Tennessee Democrat of racism
NASHVILLE (TIP): Indian American lawmaker in the Tennessee House of Representatives Sabi “Doc” Kumar, who voted to expel two African Americans from the statehouse for staging a protest demanding strict gun-control laws, has accused one […]
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6 Indian-Americans win 2023 Guggenheim Fellowships
NEW YORK (TIP): Six Indian-Americans are among a diverse group of 171 scientists, writers, scholars, and artists across 48 fields who have been chosen out of almost 2,500 applicants for the 2023 Guggenheim Fellowships. Scholars […]