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Indian American OPM Director at White House to step down in May
Washington: Indian-American attorney and activist Kiran Ahuja has announced that she will step down as the Director of the Office of Personnel Management next month. “Serving in the Biden-Harris administration, and in…
- World
American Muslim leaders reject Prez Joe Biden’s Iftar invitation
Several American Muslim community leaders on Tuesday, April 2, rejected United States (US) President Joe Biden’s invitation to attend an Iftar party at the White House, in protest against the US administration’s…
- World
White House to send new $300 mn weapons package to Ukraine
Washington: The US will send $300 million (£234 million) in military weapons to Ukraine, including ammunition, rockets and anti-aircraft missiles, the White House has said as quoted by media reports. The surprise…
- World
White House says ‘closely watching’ Pak election results
Washington: The White House said it is concerned about the reports of intimidation and suppression of voters during the recently held general elections in Pakistan and is closely watching the situation there…
- World
Drone attacks on US posts in Syria-Jordan send Pentagon scrambling for cover
Washington: The lethal drone attack on Sunday in Jordan was the third hit in six months on the base known as Tower 22, highlighting a gap in US defences that the Pentagon…
- World
Indian-American voters in Iowa ‘feel abandoned’ by Haley: Report
New York: With just a day to go for the Iowa caucuses, Indian-American voters in the state have said that they “feel abandoned” by 2024 Republican presidential aspirant and “proud daughter of…
- World
Pilot programme for domestic renewal of H-1B visa clears White House review
Washington: In a move that will benefit many Indian technology professionals already in the US, a pilot programme to resume domestic visa renewal for qualified H-1B visa applicants has cleared a review…
- World
India strategic partner but those behind assassination plot need to be held accountable: WH
Washington: India is a strategic partner for the United States, the White House has said as it urged New Delhi to hold accountable those responsible for the plot to assassinate a separatist…
- World
White House slams Elon Musk on his remarks on antisemitism
San Francisco: The White House has slammed tech entrepreneur and billionaire Elon Musk for his “abhorrent” promotion of antisemitism and racist hate, while several top American companies like Apple have pulled out…
- World
Biden appoints Indian American to key position
San Francisco: US President Joe Biden has appointed Indian American Shakuntla L Bhaya to serve in a key role, the White House said. Bhaya was appointed as a member of the Council…
- Middle East
Israel to begin 4-hour daily truce in Gaza, says White House
Washington: Israel will commence a 4-hour truce daily in military operations in selected areas of northern Gaza where its forces are fighting the Hamas fiercely in order to allow humanitarian aid from…
- World
India remains a strategic partner for the US: White House
Washington: India remains a strategic partner for the United States, the White House said Wednesday adding that it is for New Delhi to decide what their stance is going to be on…
- World
Ex-White House Press Secy endorses former boss Trump for President
Washington: Sarah Huckabee Sanders, former White House Press Secretary and incumbent Arkansas Governor, has endorsed her former boss Donald Trump for President next year. Sanders will join the 2024 Republican frontrunner at…