Indian diaspora

Indian-American astronaut Raja Chari to command SpaceX Crew-3 mission to ISS [Details]

Indian-American astronaut Raja Chari to command SpaceX Crew-3 mission to International Space Station

Oct 8, 2021

We Don't Want That Money, Says Indian-Origin Family While Returning Lost $1mn Lottery Ticket

An Indian-origin family that owns a store in Massachusetts is being hailed for their honesty for returning a $1 million lottery ticket to the woman who had bought it because their elders in India advised them, "we don't want that money".

May 25, 2021

India's Covid situation nothing short of heartbreaking, says Kamala Harris

US Vice President Kamala Harris offers moral support and recalls her ancestral roots of India in an address to Indian diaspora in the US

May 11, 2021

Indian-American civil rights lawyer Vanita Gupta confirmed as US Associate Attorney-General

Indian-American civil rights lawyer Vanita Gupta has been confirmed as the US Associate Attorney-General with the help of a breakaway Republican Senator overcoming stiff opposition from her fellow party members who accused the nominee of espousing "radical" policies.

Apr 24, 2021

Biden picks women generals to lead military commands

Biden names Indian American as Washington DC judge

The White House has announced that Biden nominated Rupa Ranga Puttagunta to be a judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, which is a local court for Washington DC

Apr 3, 2021

Kamala Harris to participate in Quad summit with Modi

US Vice President Kamala Harris will also participate in the first Quad summit with President Joe Biden and Prime Ministers Narendra Modi of India, Scott Morrison of Australia and Yoshihide Suga of Japan on Friday, according to the White House.

Mar 12, 2021

Citing Swati Mohan, Biden says: Indian-Americans are taking over US

After Swati Mohan's presence in NASA landing Perseverance on Mars successfully, US President Joe Biden praised Indian Americans for restoring confidence in the country's future

Mar 5, 2021

Denied mobile, Indian teen in Dubai goes missing, found hiding on roof top hours later

15-year-old Indian girl goes missing after parents take away her mobile for scoring less marks in studies

Feb 28, 2021

Who is Kiran Ahuja, Biden's choice for the US Office of Personnel Management

US President Joe Biden has appointed Kiran Ahuja, a civil rights lawyer and an advocate for Asians, to head the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

Feb 24, 2021

Indian Americans in Biden-Harris Administration, White House

Neera Tandon regrets on campaign tweets; To be confirmed to Biden's cabinet

Neera Tanden, the Indian-American nominee to President Joe Biden's cabinet, apologised to Republican Senators for insulting them in tweets during poll campaign. Despite the Republican opposition to her nomination, she is likely to be confirmed

Feb 11, 2021

Who's Bhavya Lal, NASA's acting chief of staff; Biden wanted a woman chief at US space agency

Indian American Bhavya Lal, an MIT graduate, was a member of the Biden Transition team, was in-charge of NASA's transition and has extensive experience in engineering and space technology, and served at the Institute for Defence Analyses

Feb 3, 2021

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US Rep Pramila Jayapal seeks larger Covid relief package with full access to immigrants

Jayapal, who is pushing Biden to cancel student loan debt, seeks full access to Covid relief package be given to immigrants

Jan 31, 2021

Indian names become familiar in White House power circle

Little did Trump know that two dozen Indian names would make it to the who's who of the 2021 White House or a record fundraising in Georgia, a whopping $1.8 million in 48 hours will be made, where two Senate races were still to be decided.

Jan 18, 2021

Indian-origin man kills daughter, mother-in-law, injures wife, dies by suicide in US

His wife, Rashpal Kaur, 40, was also shot in the arm, but was able to escape

Jan 15, 2021

Indian American Sonia Aggarwal chosen to be Biden's climate policy adviser

Born in Indian immigrant family and raised in Ohio, Aggarwal has a masters at Stanford University in civil engineering.

Jan 15, 2021

Biden nominee Vanita Gupta recalls experience of racial bigotry

One of the most respected civil rights lawyers in America, Vanita Gupta spoke of her parents as proud immigrants from India and recalled how she faced racial bigotry at a McDonald's as a four-year-child

Jan 8, 2021

Who is Aisha Shah: Kashmir-born in Joe Biden's digital team

US President-elect Joe Biden announced the members of his White House Office of Digital Strategy, where Kashmir-born Aisha Shah has bagged a senior position. Scroll down to know more about Aisha Shah.

Dec 29, 2020

Indo-Canadian arrested after raid on India call centre scams

The scamsters recruited local individuals and students as 'money mules' to receive money from their victims and then launder it to them

Dec 25, 2020

Who's Vinay Reddy, Biden's new speechwriter

Vinay Reddy, another Indian American has been made part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Transition team. He will replace Stephen Miller in the White House

Dec 24, 2020

Who's Suyash Mehta? Meet NBA's first Indian-Origin new referee

Born to Indian parents who migrated in 1980s, Suyash Mehta has officiated as referee at collegiate level basketball tournaments and during five seasons in the NBA G League. In 2019-20 NBA season, he refereed 13 regular-season NBA games as 'non-staff official'