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12 May, 2023

India keen to strengthen ‘people-to-people linkages weaved through common thread of Buddhism’: Ambassador Sandhu

WASHINGTON, D.C.(TIP): Describing Buddhism as amongst India's greatest gifts to the world, Indian ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu…

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12 May, 2023

Indian Overseas Congress voices concern over situation in Manipur: Sam Pitroda

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US-based senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda has expressed serious concern over the “alarming situation” in Manipur and…

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5 May, 2023

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…

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5 May, 2023

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…

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5 May, 2023

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…

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5 May, 2023

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…

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5 May, 2023

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,…

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5 May, 2023

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,…

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5 May, 2023

NINE INDIAN ORIGIN PERSONS RECEIVED PRESITIGIOUS GOPIO AWARD

VIRGINIA (TIP): April 30 was our lucky day. GOPIO Virginia celebrated its 14th Anniversary and Award ceremony. Virginia Senators David…

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28 April, 2023

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…

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28 April, 2023

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…

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28 April, 2023

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…

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28 April, 2023

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…

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14 April, 2023

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…

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14 April, 2023

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…

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14 April, 2023

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…

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14 April, 2023

IRS reminds those with no filing requirement about IRS Free File; get overlooked tax credits and refunds

WASHINGTON  D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service today reminded low- to moderate-income taxpayers, especially those who don’t normally file a…

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14 April, 2023

IRS to Prioritize Enforcement Including Criminal Investigation for Certain Assets

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said it would increase enforcement in the area of digital asset transactions…

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14 April, 2023

IRS Says Time Running Out to Claim $1.5 Billion in Unclaimed Refunds for Tax Year 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced Wednesday, April 12, that over a million Americans have unclaimed tax…

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14 April, 2023

IRS reminds taxpayers of April estimated tax payment deadline

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service today reminded people that Tax Day, April 18, is also the deadline for…

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7 April, 2023

US recognizes Arunachal Pradesh as India’s integral part: White House

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US has recognized Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India and strongly opposes any unilateral…

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7 April, 2023

Dr. Sampat Shivangi Participates in British Parliament Event to honor Diaspora

MISSISSIPPI / LONDON (TIP): Indian-American physician and community activist, Dr. Sampat Shivangi of Mississippi, participated in an event at the…

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7 April, 2023

US President Biden, VP Harris greet Jain community on Mahavir Jayanti

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have extended their greetings of Mahavir Jayanti to…

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7 April, 2023

India & US working to address ‘pressing challenges of our times’: Ambassador Sandhu

WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): As trusted global partners, India and the US are working to address the “pressing challenges of our…

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7 April, 2023

IRS wraps up 2023 Dirty Dozen list; reminds taxpayers and tax pros to be wary of scams and schemes, even after tax season

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service wrapped up the annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2023 with…

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7 April, 2023

IRS unveils Strategic Operating Plan; ambitious effort details a decade of change

42 key initiatives, 190 key projects designed to help taxpayers, the tax community and the nation WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): Following…

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31 March, 2023

Wait time for US visitor’s visa interview in India cut by 60 pc this year, says official

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The wait time for a US visitor's visa interview in India has been reduced by 60 per…

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31 March, 2023

Industrialist Naveen Jindal conferred lifetime achievement award by University of Texas at Dallas

DALLAS, TX (TIP): The University of Texas at Dallas has conferred Indian industrialist Naveen Jindal with a lifetime achievement award…

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31 March, 2023

H-1B visa cap for FY 2024 reached, successful applicants informed: USCIS

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): In a statement on Monday, March 27, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services said it has received…

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31 March, 2023

US watching Rahul Gandhi’s case in Indian courts: US Official

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The United States is watching the court case of Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi, an official has…

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