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30 May 2023

Rahul To Leave For US Today, Likely To Speak On 'Future Of Indian Democracy'

During his US trip, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi may also deliver a lecture at California's Stanford University and hold meetings with American lawmakers.

24 May 2023

India 'Most Critical' Partner To Counter China, Say US Lawmakers

A group of US lawmakers on Tuesday called for extending an invitation to PM Narendra Modi to address a joint session of Congress during his upcoming state visit.

News organizations

25 Aug 2022

US lawmakers unveil bill to help news outlets negotiate with Google, Facebook

The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act removes legal obstacles to news organizations' ability to negotiate collectively and secure fair terms from gatekeeper platforms that regularly access news content without paying for its value.

Chinese military

10 Nov 2021

China conducts combat readiness patrol as US lawmakers visit Taiwan

Taiwan`s defence ministry said six Chinese military aircraft entered its southwestern air defence zone on Tuesday Taiwan media outlets reported that unspecified members from both the US House of Representatives and Senate had arrived in Taipei

26 Aug 2021

Ensure that Taliban do not destabilise Pak and acquire nuclear weapons: US

The US lawmakers demanded that Biden should answer critical questions on what happened in Afghanistan and what are his plans to move forward. “Do you have a plan to ensure that Afghanistan, under Taliban occupation, will never acquire a nuclear weapon?” they asked.

17 Jun 2019

Deshhit: US lawmakers move legislation to give India NATO ally status

Two top American lawmakers have moved a legislation in the Senate, seeking key amendment in the country’s Arms Control Export Act to bring India at par with the US’ NATO allies– Israel, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea – when it comes to sale of high-tech military items.

28 Jan 2019

Trump doubts lawmakers will reach border wall deal

The agreement Trump signed on Friday that temporarily reopened the government does not provide any new money for the wall.

China's Belt and Road initiative

21 Nov 2017

US lawmakers express concern over China's Belt and Road initiative

Though China has promoted the program as generous win-win assistance to its fellow developing nations, the OBOR seems motivated primarily by self-interest, Congressman Ted Yoho, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific said.

23 Jun 2017

Google to push for law enforcement to have more access to overseas data

Alphabet Inc`s Google will press US lawmakers on Thursday to update laws on how governments access customer data stored on servers located in other countries, hoping to address a mounting concern for both law enforcement officials and Silicon Valley.

17 Jun 2017

Two US lawmakers ask Donald Trump admin to cut Pakistan aid for supporting terror

Two top lawmakers have accused Pakistan of supporting terrorism and urged the Trump administration to cut military aid to the country, saying the US should make it more difficult for Islamabad to get its hands on American weapons.

14 Apr 2017

US drops largest non-nuclear bomb on ISIS caves in Afghanistan: India hails move, calls for action against LeT, JuD

Following the bombing over the Achin district of Afghanistan's Nangarhar province by the US, the Indian political fraternity on Friday applauded the move, calling out to other nations to come together against terror.

14 Apr 2017

US lawmakers praise Donald Trump administration, say bombarding of ISIS dens in Afghanistan has send 'clear message'

American lawmakers have applauded the Donals Trump administration after the US military dropped its largest non-nuclear bomb on Islamic State targets in eastern Afghanistan, saying that "it sends a clear message" to terror groups in the region.

Kansas shooting

25 Feb 2017

US lawmakers say hate crime unacceptable after Kansas shooting

US lawmakers publicly denounced the killing of an Indian engineer by an American navy veteran in an apparent hate crime in Kansas City, saying there is no place for these senseless acts of violence in the country.

H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2016

09 Jul 2016

US introduces bill to bar Indian companies from hiring on H-1B visas

A legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives by a bipartisan group of US lawmakers which if passed by the Congress would prevent Indian companies from hiring IT professionals on H-1B and L1 visas.

08 Jun 2016

US lawmakers praise PM Modi's Congress address

Led by Speaker of House of Representatives Paul Ryan, top US lawmakers on Wednesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the joint sitting of the Congress, describing it as "insightful".

28 Apr 2016

F-16 fighter jets sold to Pakistan could be used against India: US lawmakers

Top US lawmakers have expressed concerns over the Obama Administration's decision to sell eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan.

21 Apr 2016

Big boost! Now, United States lawmakers want PM Narendra Modi to address US Congress

If this turns into a reality, it will be a major shot in the arm for PM Narendra Modi.

27 Feb 2016

US lawmakers concerned over violence against minorities in India, write to PM Narendra Modi

They also raised additional concerns about the lack of recognition of Sikhism as a distinct religion.

US health officials

10 Feb 2016

US health officials tell lawmakers Zika funding is urgent

US health officials laid out details of their battle plan against the Zika virus for lawmakers on Tuesday, saying that more than $1.8 billion in new emergency funds is needed to protect pregnant American women by the summer mosquito season.

12 Jan 2016

US House advances tighter sanctions on North Korea

US lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly to impose stricter economic sanctions on North Korea, seeking to punish the rebellious Asian nation for its latest test of a nuclear bomb last week.

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