Us Lawmakers

US lawmaker introduces resolution to recognise historical and religious significance of Diwali

The resolution expresses its deepest respect for Indian-Americans and the Indian diaspora throughout the world on this significant occasion, said Raja Krishnamoorthi

'Facebook harms children, weakens democracy': Whistleblower criticises company, urges stricter govt oversight

Frances Haugen, testifying to the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, laid responsibility for the company’s profits-over-safety strategy right at the top, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg, but she also expressed empathy for Facebook’s dilemma.

US lawmakers introduce bill to end programme allowing foreign students to stay after studies

Landing that first job out of college will only become more difficult for young Americans as our universities formalise the role they play in crowding out opportunities once reserved for American graduates, the lawmakers argued

MEA says 'positive developmental changes' in J&K reflect 'complete normalcy' in UT

The MEA's statement came after a US lawmaker wrote to EAM S Jaishankar expressing concern over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir one year after Article 370 was abrogated

‘Let us wait’: MEA spokesperson refuses to comment on US president’s mediation offer on Kashmir till meeting between Narendra Modi, Donald Trump

After 'Howdy Modi' event in Houston, Trump and Modi will meet again for bilateral talks following Trump's address to UN General Debate

US Senate confirms Indian-American Neomi Rao for federal judgeship position replacing Brett Kavanaugh

Lawmakers urge Donald Trump to impose sanctions on China for atrocities against Muslims in Xinjiang district

US lawmakers urged President Donald Trump's administration to slap sanctions on Chinese officials involved in Xinjiang's Muslim minority internment in China, Florida Senator Marco Rubio announced.

US lawmakers push for more aggressive sanctions to check Russian 'menace' even as Trump administration say current rules suffice

Members of Congress, where both chambers are controlled by Trump's fellow Republicans, have called for more action, including introducing new sanctions legislation "from hell," to punish Russia for its annexation of Crimea, involvement in Syria's civil war and cyber attacks seeking to influence US elections.

After meddling in US presidential polls, Russia may now interfere in elections in India, Brazil: Oxford expert tells American lawmakers

Russia may target the media in countries like India and Brazil to interfere in their elections, an Oxford University social media expert has alleged before US lawmakers.

US lawmakers ask Google to reconsider its work with Chinese smartphone giant Huawei

Google recently decided not to renew “Project Maven,” an AI weapons project with the US government.