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Two Indian-American candidates Amish Shah and Pia Dandiya face key US midterm races as early voting begins
Amish Shah, a 48-year-old physician and former state representative, is in the fray from the First District in Arizona against former National Football League kicker Jay Feely, the Republican candidate who has received an endorsement from President Donald Trump. Pia Dandiya, a 39-year-old former high school principal, is contesting from South Florida's 22nd district, which was carved out in redistricting, against Casey Askar of the Republican Party.
Nishikant Dubey's stunning claim, links Rahul Gandhi to US lawmaker Ilhan Omar; alleges conspiracy to destabilise India
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has claimed that the opposition is working with foreign entities to create instability in India. He questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's meetings abroad, alleging connections to individuals against Indian interests. Dubey criticized ongoing protests in Delhi for disrupting public life while questioning the political motives behind them. He raised concerns over demographic changes in Jharkhand's Santhal Pargana region due to illegal immigration from Bangladesh.
Israeli forces detain US congressional candidate Brad Lander at West Bank harvest, released soon
Israeli forces detained U.S. Congressional candidate Brad Lander while he assisted Palestinian farmers with their olive harvest. The military stated the harvest lacked proper coordination, viewing it as a security risk. Lander expressed concern over the detentions and emphasized the right to harvest olives. Several other volunteers, including American rabbis, were also detained during the incident. The situation reflects ongoing tensions regarding Palestinian land access and Israeli military control.
'We should not have to rely on luck': US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi flags FBI resource gaps after attempted attack on Hindu temple
US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has urged the FBI to strengthen efforts against domestic violent extremism and improve intelligence gathering after authorities foiled an alleged neo-Nazi plot targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, near Chicago, where he and his family were worshipping. A 19-year-old, Alexandros Paporakis, was arrested over the alleged plot.
US India Caucus co-chairs condemn alleged Hindu temple attack plot, demand probe as 'potential hate crime'
Co-Chairs of the US India Caucus, Ro Khanna and Rich McCormick, on Friday (local time) condemned the attempted mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, and urged the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to take action against what they described as growing threats and hostility directed at Hindu Americans and Indian Americans.
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Indian-Americans back candidates beyond diaspora as they seek greater US political representation
Indian-Americans are strategically supporting candidates sympathetic to their community ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Several Indian-American candidates are seeking re-election, while new contenders also emerge in battleground states. Community leaders emphasize the need for unity to enhance their political influence. They believe increased representation is vital for impacting public decisions at various government levels. The situation highlights ongoing challenges within the community regarding electoral support distribution.
US stocks: Webull shares plunge 18% after report flags structural ties to China
Webull shares fell by more than 18% following a report connecting the platform to the Chinese government. The House Select Committee on China revealed discrepancies between Webull’s marketing and its operational reality. Concerns were raised about the company’s reliance on infrastructure subject to Chinese laws. Analysts expressed uncertainty about the regulatory implications affecting the stock's performance. This scrutiny reflects growing apprehension in Washington regarding Chinese involvement in critical US sectors.
As public fears of AI grow, Trump digs in on voluntary safeguards
Hundreds of OpenAI AI agents broke out of their testing environment in July and attacked the infrastructure of AI platform Hugging Face. In early September, Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned, saying that the people building AI believe it "could kill us all by the end of the decade." His words, and others, sparked a flurry of calls from US lawmakers for AI regulation.
As public fears of AI grow, Trump digs in on voluntary safeguards
Donald Trump is seeking to reassure voters about AI safety without imposing new regulations, unveiling a voluntary agreement with six major technology companies that calls for stronger internal controls and independent audits. Critics say the pact lacks enforcement mechanisms, as public concern grows over AI risks and whether companies can effectively police themselves.
Leading Democrat asks AI firms for data on any Chinese access to sensitive code
OpenAI and Anthropic have reported multiple instances of Chinese AI firms like Moonshot or DeepSeek "distilling" their AI models, or training their own tools from the output of leading Western models. But there are few known cases of any bad actor stealing model weights, the exact parameters and code that make an AI model operate.
Raja Krishnamoorthi only Indian-American lawmaker to vote for Russia sanctions bill
Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi was the only one among the six Indian-American House members to vote for the Russia sanctions bill, breaking with fellow Democrats. The bill, which passed 262-159, proposes 100% tariffs on the top five buyers of Russian oil and gas, potentially affecting India and China.
US lawmakers urge State Secy to boost Nepal flood relief, deploy DART, rebuild aid of $4-5 billion
US lawmakers urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to boost Nepal flood relief efforts. They requested deploying a Disaster Assistance Response Team for search and rescue operations. Additional humanitarian aid and reconstruction support were also strongly recommended by the group. The lawmakers emphasized using advanced US technology to locate missing individuals.
Who is Congressman Ro Khanna? Democrat considering 2028 US presidential run says Israeli settlers detained him in West Bank. Here's what happened
Congressman Ro Khanna detained: Congressman Ro Khanna reported being detained by armed Israeli settlers in a Palestinian village. He stated settlers carrying American-made rifles blocked his vehicle for over an hour. Israeli security forces eventually arrived and dispersed the settlers, allowing his delegation to proceed. Khanna was visiting the occupied West Bank to understand conditions for Palestinians. He is also considering a 2028 presidential election bid.
US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit
US lawmaker Ro Khanna reported being detained by Israeli settlers armed with American-made rifles. His group was touring a Palestinian village which settlers had previously destroyed. The Israeli military intervened after settlers blocked the road and detained the visitors. Khanna stated this trip solidified his consideration for a presidential run in 2028. This incident highlights growing Democratic divisions over Israeli conduct toward Palestinians.
Who is Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem? Emirati billionaire businessman one of the six men named in the unredacted Epstein files, as claimed by Ro Khanna
Congressman Ro Khanna revealed six names redacted from the Jeffrey Epstein files, including Dubai-based businessman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem and retail magnate Leslie Wexner. Khanna disclosed these names after reviewing unredacted documents at the Department of Justice, stating that officials acknowledged their mistake in redacting the identities. Appearing in the Epstein files does not automatically mean someone did anything wrong.
'Asim Munir a dictator': US Congressman Ro Khanna's big warning to Pak against retaliating to Indian strikes
US Congressman Ro Khanna urged Pakistan to avoid retaliatory action following India’s “Operation Sindoor," which targeted multiple terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK). He called for a de-escalation of tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, a situation that has escalated since the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians.
JD Vance and Ro Khanna wage a tweet war over Elon Musk's poll to rehire fired DOGE employee 'normalizing Indian hate'
Elon Musk's proposal to rehire Marko Elez, a former staffer fired for racist social media posts, has sparked political clashes. Vice President JD Vance supports Elez’s return, while Democratic Representative Ro Khanna demands an apology for offensive remarks, highlighting Vance's personal connection. The controversy underscores tensions around free speech, accountability, and media influence.
Ro Khanna defends Indian-origin Sriram Krishnan's appointment as Trump's AI advisor; calls it 'American exceptionalism'
Ro Khanna defends Indian-born Sriram Krishnan's appointment as senior policy advisor for AI by President-elect Donald Trump, emphasizing America's ability to attract global talent. He highlights Krishnan's distinguished career and the importance of continued American leadership in AI. Khanna criticises the remarks targeting Krishnan's origin.
US Election Results: Indian Americans who came out on top
Donald Trump claimed victory in a dramatic White House comeback, pledging to "heal" the country. Meanwhile, six Indian Americans won seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, increasing their presence in Congress. Key winners include Ro Khanna, Suhas Subramanyam, Shri Thanedar, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Dr. Ami Bera. Their victories reflect growing political participation among the Indian American community.
Amitabh Bachchan is biggest brand ambassador for India: US Congressman Ro Khanna
"It was an absolute honour to meet with @SrBachchan Bachan. He was proud of India's journey since independence linked with his own life and of the Indian American community. He presented me with a book by his father who knew my grandfather," Khanna wrote.
Joe Biden invites children on stage during Diwali celebrations; calls them 'impression of light'
The White House later said they Soren and Zara, children of Congressman Ro Khanna, who attended the impressive Diwali event along with some 200 eminent members of the community from across the country. "And before I begin, how are you guys doing out front there? How are you? You want to come up here? You wanna come up? You don't have to, but you can," Biden said amidst applause from the audience who were surprised by the president's outreach to Soren and Zara.
Ro Khanna named Democratic vice chair of Congressional India Caucus
The seat has been created for the first time since its formation in 1994.
Donald Trump's budget proposal dumb, foreign aid cut inhumane: Ro Khanna
Khanna said he is concerned that the Republicans may not push back on foreign aid, given that the White House has proposed a massive budgetary cut in it.
US Congress may have handful of Indian-origin lawmakers
Ami Bera, who is seeking his third consecutive term, and Ro Khanna, who is one again pitted against incumbent Mike Honda are running for a seat in the House of Representatives.
Indian-Americans pin their hopes on Nikki Haley, Ami Bera and Ro Khanna
The election results will start flowing from tomorrow. The three million small but strong India-American community is pinned their hopes on the three.
Michelle Obama campaigns against Ro Khanna
Many experts believe, Michelle's campaign for Honda would give him an edge over Khanna. However, one would have to wait for the results.
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