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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 […]
Featured
Trump’s first hundred days; Democratic voices have slowed presidential recklessness down
The American presidency remains undoubtedly the most powerful office in the world. The man who sits in the Oval Office can mug anyone of his happiness. The relief, if any, of these first hundred days […]
Asia
Donald Trump: ‘Major, major’ conflict with North Korea possible
WASHINGTON (TIP): US President Donald Trump said on April 27 a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programs, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to […]
United States
US judge blocks Trump order to restrict funding for ‘sanctuary cities’
SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): A US judge on April 23 blocked President Donald Trump‘s executive order that sought to withhold federal funds from so-called sanctuary cities, dealing another legal blow to the administration’s efforts to toughen […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Medical fraternity praises contribution of its member, former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
NEW YORK (TIP): “On behalf of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), I want to applaud the many contributions and initiatives of Dr. Vivek Murthy, our AAPI member, in the healthcare sector […]
Indian Americans
Trump sends Indian-American Vishal J Amin’s name to Senate for ‘IP Czar’
WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian-American Vishal J Amin’s name has been sent by President Donald Trump to the Senate for confirmation as America’s new ‘IP czar’ to coordinate the country’s law-enforcement strategy around copyright, patents and trademarks. […]
Indian Americans
Dr. Vivek Murthy fired as America’s Top Doctor by Trump
WASHINGTON (TIP): The Indian American Hero Dr. Vivek Murthy, America’s top doctor, was dismissed by Donald Trump‘s administration on Friday, April 21, 2017 as the US Surgeon General. Dr. Vivek Murthy taking charge as the […]
Business & Economics
IT firms may face layoffs due to US visa curbs: Report
NEW DELHI (TIP): With the US tightening the norms for H-1B visas under the President Donald Trump’s ‘Buy American, Hire American’ campaign, the Indian IT companies are bound to face disruptions by way of higher […]
United States
US Justice Department for Assange’s arrest
WASHINGTON (TIP): The arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is a US “priority,” attorney general Jeff Sessions said April 20, as media reports indicated his office was preparing charges against the fugitive anti-hero. “We are […]