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Time for a Healing Touch and Unity
I am assuming Mr. Biden has won the presidency. Mr. Biden may have to wait a little to be certified a winner; may have to wait a little longer in view of the lawsuits the […]
Trump Administration
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Biden vows to rejoin Paris Climate Agreement
NEW YORK (TIP): On November 4, the US formally withdrew from the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has pledged that his administration would rejoin the historic Paris Agreement on […]
Indian American
Indian Americans believe Joe Biden, Kamala Harris have best Understanding of Community
WASHINGTON (TIP): Joe Biden and his running mate Senator Kamala Harris have the best understanding of the Indian-American community, the leaders supporting the two Democratic candidates have said, describing US President Donald Trump as a […]
Perspective
The India-U.S. defense partnership is deepening
Blurb The optics around the 2+2 Dialogue in Delhi are defining — the defense ties between the two countries have come of age Sidebar The signing, last week, of the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement […]
United States
Russia Poses Greater Election Threat Than Iran, Many U.S. Officials Say
WASHINGTON (TIP): While senior Trump administration officials said this week that Iran has been actively interfering in the presidential election, many intelligence officials said they remained far more concerned about Russia, which in recent days […]
United States
NY/NJ/CT
India should open up its markets to US, says Noted Economist Panagariya
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): As the Trump administration is repeatedly asking India to open up its market, India should do it for its own benefit, feels noted economist Arvind Panagariya, who served as the first […]
Frontpage News
Census citizenship question blocked by Supreme Court: Trump seeks 2020 Census delay
WASHINGTON (TIP): In a setback for the Trump administration, the Supreme Court on Thursday, June 27, rejected its stated reason for adding a question on citizenship to the census, leaving in doubt whether the question […]
India
United States
Wells Fargo, TD Bank turn over Trump financial records to House Dems
WASHINGTON (TIP): Wells Fargo and TD Bank have turned over President Trump’s financial records to the House Financial Services Committee, Fox News confirmed on Thursday, May 23, amid a contentious legal battle between the Trump […]
United States
Fire White Supremacists from the White House for Charlottesville incident, demands Jayapal
WASHINGTON (TIP): In the aftermath of the white supremacist “Unite the Right” rally and the domestic terrorist attack in Charlottesville, Virginia, Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal – joined by 31 members of Congress – introduced […]
United States
Indian American Congresswoman Jayapal, Congressman Cicilline Introduce Resolution of Inquiry for Release of Documents Pertaining to Possible Obstruction of Justice
WASHINGTON (TIP): After the Department of Justice released a heavily redacted, single-page document confirming that Attorney General Jeff Sessions lied to the FBI about his contacts with the Russian government, House Judiciary Committee members, Representatives […]
United States
Indian American Congressman’s Amendment to Review Integrity of White House Security Clearances passed unanimously
WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Oversight Committee on July 19 successfully introduced an amendment ordering a review of White House security clearance procedures by requiring the National Background Investigations Bureau to […]
Other News
At least 28 killed in barbaric Mexican prison fight
ACAPULCO (TIP): At least 28 inmates were killed when a brutal fight broke out in a prison in the Mexican Pacific resort of Acapulco on July 6, one of the worst outbreaks of violence in the country’s troubled […]
Americas
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to revive travel ban
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump‘s administration on Thursday asked the US Supreme Court to revive his ban on travelers from six Muslim-majority nations after it was blocked by lower courts that found it was discriminatory. The administration filed two […]
Business & Economics
INFOSYS TO RECRUIT 10,000 AMERICANS
NEW STRATEGY ? Infosys is the largest employer of workers under the US H1-B visa programme for skilled workers . ? H1-B visa programme has been under fire as the Trump Administration moves to tighten a range […]
Politics
Indian Americans
Another big jolt to Indian H-1B visa holders in Cognizant seeking a green card
WASHINGTON (TIP): IT major Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS) is going to stop applying green cards for its employees under EB2 and EB3 routes. In a major decision, giving up the employees hopes of getting permanent residence in the US, the Cognizant decides to halt the fresh filing […]
Americas
Trump Sends Nafta Renegotiation Notice to Congress
WASHINGTON (TIP): The Trump administration gave Congress official notice on Thursday that it plans to renegotiate Nafta, but provided only the vaguest of hints about modest changes President Trump would seek to an agreement that he has called “the […]
Americas
Why Did Trump Fire Comey?
Why Did Trump Fire Comey? President Trump’s decision to fire FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday, May 10, raises one hugely important question: Did the president dump Comey for mishandling the investigation of Hillary Clinton‘s email, as Trump and his […]
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US to seek social media details from certain visa applicants
WASHINGTON (TIP): The US state department wants to review social media, email addresses and phone numbers from some foreigners seeking US visas, as part of the Trump administration‘s enhanced screening of potential immigrants and visitors. […]
Americas
Not Terminating NAFTA, for Now: President Trump
WASHINGTON (TIP): In an apparent reversal of his stated position on NAFTA, U.S. President Donald Trump told the leaders of Canada and Mexico on Wednesday, April 26, that he will not terminate the NAFTA treaty […]
Education
Missouri State University Announces $5,000 Scholarship for Indian Students
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Missouri State University (MSU) in the US announced $5,000 scholarship for Indian students. The university will grant the scholarship on the basis of GPA scores — the students’ cumulative scores in […]