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31 December, 2022

Women empowerment at Federation of Indian Associations (FIA)-Chicago

CHICAGO,  IL (TIP): Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) organized its Annual Board Meeting and Diwali Celebration on November 13th at…

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31 December, 2022

The 2023 AAPI Global Health Summit to be held in Visakhapatnam, India

CHICAGO, IL (TIP): The 16th edition of the Global Healthcare Summit, one of the flagships India events of the Association of…

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31 December, 2022

2022 a remarkable and historic year for India-US relations

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The year 2022 has been a remarkable and historic year for the India-US relationship, top diplomats and…

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31 December, 2022

US Vice-President Kamala Harris names Indian-American to National Space Council Advisory Group

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Vice President Kamala Harris has named Indian American Rajeev Badyal to a key national space advisory group,…

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23 December, 2022

At below -40°C, Arctic ‘bomb cyclone’ to hit US; people warned of ‘life-threatening cold’; Threatens holiday travel for millions of Americans

DETROIT (TIP): A Reuters report says that a dangerously frigid arctic air mass gripped a vast expanse of the United…

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23 December, 2022

Defense chiefs of US and India discuss issue of global security amidst increased tension on India-China border

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Seeking to deepen US-India military ties, the defense chiefs of the two countries have shared their assessments…

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23 December, 2022

Indian journalist Rana Ayyub receives support from US Senator

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A prominent US Senator has expressed support for Indian journalist Rana Ayyub, noting that her work is…

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23 December, 2022

US to send US$ 1.8 billion in aid, Patriot battery, to Ukraine

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP):An Associated Press report says the US will send US$ 1.8 billion in military aid to Ukraine in…

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23 December, 2022

Dr RASHMI PATEL ELECTED FIA CHICAGO PRESIDENT

CHICAGO (TIP): Chicago's eminent physician and renowned hospitality entrepreneur Dr Rashmi Patel has been elected the President of the Federation…

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23 December, 2022

Two Indian American lawmakers call for immigration reform to reduce green card backlog

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Two Indian American lawmakers have urged their colleagues to make one more attempt to deliver long due…

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17 December, 2022

U.S. Offers Free At-Home Covid Tests as Part of Winter Plan

With cases on the rise, the Biden administration restarted a program that has provided hundreds of millions of tests through…

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17 December, 2022

AAPI Share the Warmth Program Brings Comfort to the Needy across the USA

CHICAGO, IL (TIP)“As the wintry weather is upon us, we at AAPI want to continue the tradition of providing comfort…

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17 December, 2022

US Tech Layoffs Cruel for Indians on H-1B Visas

The tech industry has long relied on skilled foreign workers to fill IT and engineering jobs. The majority are employed…

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17 December, 2022

US Senator writes to Blinken, wants ‘robust discussion’ with India on religious freedom

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A Republican US Senator has urged Secretary of State Antony Blinken to hold a robust discussion with…

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17 December, 2022

Eric Garcetti well-qualified to serve as US Ambassador to India: White House

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is well-qualified to serve as the US Ambassador to India, the…

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17 December, 2022

India in danger of becoming Hindu nationalist State: US Congressman

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): India is facing the danger of becoming a Hindu nationalist State, an outgoing Democratic Congressman known for…

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9 December, 2022

Trump Organization Found Guilty of Tax Fraud

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Former President Donald Trump's business was convicted of tax fraud Tuesday, December 6, in a high-profile…

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9 December, 2022

US will continue to encourage New Delhi to uphold its commitments to protect religious freedom for all

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): India, the world’s largest democracy, is home to a great diversity of faiths, the United States said…

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9 December, 2022

US Congress passes landmark Bill protecting same-sex marriage, LGBT advocates hail move

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US House of Representatives on Thursday, December 8,  gave final congressional approval to legislation that provides…

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9 December, 2022

White House supports passage of bill that eliminates per country quota for Green Cards; Indian-Americans set to benefit

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The White House has supported Congress to pass a legislation that seeks to eliminate the per country…

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9 December, 2022

Scientist who worked at Wuhan lab makes startling revelation, says covid was man-made virus

NEW YORK (TIP): In what appears to be an astonishing revelation, a US-based scientist, who worked at a controversial research…

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9 December, 2022

American basketball star Brittney Griner is freed as part of a prisoner swap with Russia

WASHINGTON, D.C.  (TIP):  Brittney Griner, the American basketball star imprisoned in Russia, was released on Thursday, December 8,  after 10…

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4 December, 2022

U.S. Job Growth Remains Strong, Defying Fed’s Rate Strategy

Employers added 263,000 workers in November, even as some industries showed signs of a slowdown. Wage growth exceeded expectations WASHINGTON,…

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4 December, 2022

‘India is a part of me’: Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP):  Indian-American Sundar Pichai was awarded the Padma Bhushan for 2022 in the Trade and Industry category. The…

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4 December, 2022

IMF says it fully supports India’s G20 agenda

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The IMF “fully supports” the G20 agenda of India, which is planning to use the ongoing global…

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4 December, 2022

US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum welcomes extension of Ambassador Sandhu

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum, on  Wednesday, November 30,  welcomed the one-year extension in the tenure of…

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3 December, 2022

National Tax Security Awareness Week, Day 4: Choosing a unique Identity Protection PIN adds extra safety for taxpayers

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP):  As part of a broader effort to increase security, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit…

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3 December, 2022

Infiflex evolving into a global firm with strong focus on and footprint in the US

NEW YORK (TIP): Infiflex, launched in 2010 as a small services provider in India with modest dreams, has evolved into…

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25 November, 2022

Religious freedom and related human rights in India are under threat: USCIRF alleges

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Religious freedom and related human rights in India are under ongoing threat, the US Commission for International…

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25 November, 2022

India played essential role in negotiating G20 declaration: White House

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): India played an essential role in negotiating the Bali Declaration of the just concluded G-20 Summit in…

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