Raja Krishnamoorthi

US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi asks China to end escalation, adopt diplomacy in LAC row with India

He said, "I strongly urge the Chinese government to abandon its reckless path of escalation and instead turn diplomacy to productively work to resolve its border questions with India."

Jun 23, 2020, 15:28 PM IST

Indian-American gets leadership position in Democratic party's task force on economy

This is unified effort from the House Democratic Caucus to craft a legislative agenda that will benefit hardworking Americans and middle-class families, a statement has said.

Sep 14, 2017, 13:12 PM IST

China has taken provocative steps in Doklam: US Congressman

The US has maintained its silence on the Sikkim standoff between the armies of India and China.

Aug 10, 2017, 13:26 PM IST

US lawmakers flay CNN anchor over remarks on Indian-American spelling bee champion

Two US lawmakers have criticised a CNN anchor for allegedly "otherising" Indian-American national spelling champion Ananya Vinay by assuming that the 12-year-old is "used to using" Sanskrit due to her heritage, saying the US needs to get educated about Hinduism and India.

Jun 07, 2017, 11:36 AM IST

US Congressman discusses hate crime incidents with minority community leaders

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi met with leaders of Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Jain communities in the US.

Apr 27, 2017, 12:39 PM IST

'Time for decisive steps to end bigotry, hate crimes in US'

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has asked the US administration to take "decisive steps" to end bigotry and hate crimes towards Indian-Americans and other religious minorities in the country.

Apr 11, 2017, 08:43 AM IST

Five Indian-Americans take oath as members of US Congress

52-year-old Kamala Harris, whose mother was from India and father from Jamaica, was sworn in yesterday as the Senator from California by outgoing US Vice President Joe Biden.

Jan 04, 2017, 13:09 PM IST

Four Indian-Americans elected lawmakers for orientation programme

Four Indian-Americans, including two women, elected to House of Representatives and the Senate in the historic US general elections are here for their first official Congressional orientation meeting to find out how they can work collectively to achieve their common goals.

Nov 16, 2016, 10:49 AM IST

Indian-Americans celebrate their impressive victory

That number is expected to increase to five if Democratic Congressman Ami Bera is declared elected for a third consecutive term after a recounting of votes. 

Nov 10, 2016, 14:43 PM IST

US Election 2016: Raja Krishnamoorthi elected to Congress

Raja Krishnamoorthi won a seat in the House of Representatives from Ilinois on Tuesday, becoming the fourth Indian-American elected to Congress.

Nov 09, 2016, 11:45 AM IST