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Donald Trump appoints Indian-American Raj Shah to key White House post as Deputy Assistant

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday appointed young Indian-American Raj Shah, who played a leading role in the Republican party's anti-Clinton campaign during polls, to a key White House position.

Jan 05, 2017, 09:17 AM IST

Donald Trump picks South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley to be US ambassador to UN: Report

Donald Trump has picked South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley to be the US ambassador to the United Nations

Nov 23, 2016, 17:40 PM IST

Indian-American Kamala Harris creates history, wins US Senate seat

California's Attorney General Kamala Harris on Wednesday scripted history as she won the US Senate seat from the state, becoming the first Indian-American to reach the feat.

Nov 09, 2016, 10:25 AM IST

Indian-American women making mark in 2016 general elections

Indian-American women politicians are making a mark in this year's general elections in the US with Democrat Kamala Harris all set to be elected as the first Senator from the community.

Nov 08, 2016, 12:54 PM IST

Indian-American publication endorses Hillary Clinton for president

Founded in 1987, the monthly is also being published from Washington DC for the past few years.

Nov 02, 2016, 05:50 AM IST

Indian-American named 'Future Leader of Audiology'

An Indian-American associate professor at Lamar University in Texas has been named to the 2016 class of the 'Jerger Future Leaders of Audiology' by the American Academy of Audiology.

Oct 02, 2016, 05:55 AM IST

Indian-American to raise $10 million for Donald Trump, hold mega rally

An Indian-American supporter of the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, has announced to raise a whooping USD 2 million for the Trump Victory Fund and hold a mega rally with estimated 50,000 people in support of the real estate tycoon from New York.

Jul 22, 2016, 09:09 AM IST

Aziz Ansari becomes first Indian-American to bag Emmy nod

Aziz Ansari has made history as he has become the first Indian-American actor to land a lead comedy-acting Emmy nomination for his series "Master of None".

Jul 15, 2016, 11:41 AM IST

Sri Srinivasan among 3 shortlisted for US SC judge: Report

Indian-American Sri Srinivasan enjoys a substantial support among Republicans.

Mar 05, 2016, 14:21 PM IST

HIV stigma: Soon, 'Super Condom' may save you from AIDS

Now, a non-latex condom which contains antioxidants and can kill the deadly virus even after breaking.

Dec 16, 2015, 12:53 PM IST

Indian-American offloaded from plane in Pak after bomb scare

The flight, that was on its way to Washington via Doha, landed at Islamabad airport after Ajit Vijay Joshi raised the false bomb scare.

Nov 27, 2015, 21:51 PM IST

Indian-American Aziz Ansari among top earning comedians

Indian-origin stars Aziz Ansari and Russell Peters have made it to the list of highest earning comedians, which was topped by Jerry Seinfeld.

Oct 22, 2015, 14:37 PM IST

Indian-American charged in $1.9 million fraud scheme

Yashvant Patel, 59, has been charged with four counts of mail fraud and four counts of making false statements in documents required to be kept under federal laws. The indictment seeks forfeiture from Patel of USD 1.9 million.

Aug 11, 2015, 09:43 AM IST

Indian-American pleads guilty to defrauding investors

A 65-year-old Indian-American man has pleaded guilty to charges of defrauding individuals of hundreds of thousands of dollars and could face upto 20 years in prison.

May 21, 2015, 10:08 AM IST

Indian-American gets four years jail term for healthcare fraud

An Indian-American physical therapist assistant has been sentenced to over four years in prison and ordered to pay USD 1.9 million in restitution for his role in a USD 14.9 million health insurance fraud scheme.

Oct 30, 2014, 06:17 AM IST