Anti-outsourcing bill introduced in US Congress
A bipartisan group of six US lawmakers has introduced legislation in the Congress that would make it tough for companies to outsource their call centres overseas including India.
US House bill seeks to designate Haqqani as a terror network
Ramping up the pressure on Obama Administration to designate the Haqqani network as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives has passed a bill through voice
Record number of Indian-Americans in race for US Congress
A record number of Indian- Americans - at least 12 - are in the fray for the November 2012 polls vying for a place in the House of Representatives, reflecting the serious effort of this fastest growin
Lawmakers praise Indian companies for stimulating US economy
Applauding the role of Indian companies in stimulating US economy and creating jobs during the tough days of economic recession, top American lawmakers, cutting across party lines, pledged to strength
US committee approves bill on Tibet
A US Senate committee on Tuesday approved a bill that would call on China to ease restrictions in Tibetan areas and free prisoners after a wave of self-immolations by Tibetans angry over Chinese rule.
Indian-American Upendra Chivukula to run for US Congress
Deputy Speaker of New Jersey State Assembly and prominent Indian-American politician, Upendra Chivukula is all set to run for the US House of Representatives in the ensuing national elections slated f
Lawmakers question sharp rise in denial of H1B, L1 visas
Voicing concern over increasing rates of denial of H-1B and L1 work visas, that are popular among Indian professionals, top US lawmakers and corporate bigwigs have questioned the Obama administration
Tax deal hands Obama rare win against Republicans
Republican leaders bowed to intense political pressure to extend a payroll tax holiday for 160 million Americans on Thursday, ending a tense stalemate and handing a win to President Barack Obama.
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Gujarat best example of effective governance: US Cong report
Identifying Gujarat as perhaps the best example of effective governance and impressive development in India, a Congressional report showered praise on the Chief Minister Narendra Modi and said that th
Resolution in US Congress backs India's UNSC bid
Washington: Lauding India's commitment to global peace and development of the South Asian region, a resolution introduced in the US House of Representatives has appealed to the United Nations to take