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US Congressman names India, China in Russia Sanctions Bill
US lawmakers are considering tariffs on Russia's oil trading partners, including India. One amendment proposes 100% tariffs on countries like India and China. Another amendment seeks to remove the tariff provision entirely from the bill. India's energy sourcing policy prioritizes national interests amid these developments.
US lawmaker submits amendment naming India in Russia sanctions act
US lawmakers have proposed competing amendments to a Russia sanctions bill that could impose 100% tariffs on major oil-trading partners, including India. One amendment seeks to name affected countries, while another would remove the tariff provision altogether. The bill faces a tight House timetable before lawmakers leave for midterm election recess.
Nancy Pelosi age, retirement: How old is U.S. Speaker? Saikat Chakrabarti or other Democrats -- Who will replace San Francisco politician?
Nancy Pelosi retirement comes after nearly 40 years in office. California Democrats hadn't been holding back in making plans.
Respect for Marriage Act: US Senate passes bill to protect same-gender marriages. Read to know
The Respect for Marriage Act was passed in the Senate with a 61-36 majority vote. The Democrats were in a hurry to get the bill passed in the House and signed by the US President Joe Biden before the Republicans formed a majority in the House the next year, as per media reports.
US: Pelosi to step down from House leadership, stay in Congress
In a spirited speech on the House floor, Pelosi announced that she will step aside after leading Democrats for nearly 20 years and in the aftermath of the brutal attack on her husband, Paul, last month in their San Francisco home -- and after having done "the people's work".
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US House passes bill to codify right to interracial, same-sex marriages. Here's what you should know
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that codifies the right to interracial and same-sex marriages amidst the reversal of the Roe v. Wade case by the Supreme Court. One justice stated that there should be a reversal to the right to same-sex marriage as well.
More than 100 CEOs urge US Congress to pass China competition bill
Those executives and more than 100 others signed a letter urging the US House of Representatives and Senate, which each have passed different versions of the legislation, to reach an agreement and send a bill to President Joe Biden for his signature. Legislators will break for a summer recess in August, after which most observers expect lawmakers to shift their attention to this fall's midterm elections.
US Vice President Kamala Harris, Apple CEO Tim Cook send Holi greetings
Holi was celebrated across India and some South Asian regions with great enthusiasm on Friday with people thronging the streets, smearing each other with 'gulal' (colours) and exchanging greetings after two years of muted festivities due to COVID-19 curbs.
Chuck Schumer push to add China tech bill to US defense bill faces hurdles
Schumer said Tuesday he hopes to include USICA as part of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that will be put on the Senate floor Wednesday.
Oil falls as US gasoline stock draw raises prospect of SPR release
Oil prices dropped on Wednesday after U.S. gasoline stocks fell more than expected last week, which could heighten pressure on the Biden administration to release oil from emergency reserves to cap soaring gasoline prices. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 76 cents, or 0.9%, to $80.00 a barrel at 0211 GMT, extending a 12 cent loss from Tuesday.
India's US envoy discusses education, development partnership with Dean of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service
There has been a considerable interest in promoting knowledge and education partnership between India and the US, including among state governors with whom the Indian envoy has met in recent weeks.
Failure to convict Trump will live as a 'vote of infamy in US history': Democrats
"January 6th will live as a day of infamy in the history of the United States of America. The failure to convict Donald Trump will live as a vote of infamy in the history of the United States Senate," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said soon after 43 of the Republican Senators voted to acquit Trump.
Glad that PM Modi was reminded of Nehru's contributions by Democrat leader: Jairam Ramesh
US House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, while welcoming Prime Minister Modi at the event on Sunday, had invoked Mahatma Gandhi and India's first prime minister Nehru in his speech.
Top Democratic leader to join Trump-Modi rally in Houston
Prime Minister Modi and President Trump would be addressing "Howdy, Modi!" event on September 22 where a record audience of over 50,000 people have already registered.
USA welcomes Pak's decision to release captured Indian pilot
US has urged both India and Pakistan to take immediate steps to de-escalate tensions.
US House defeats Donald Trump-supported immigration bill
The Border Security and Immigration Reform Act was defeated by 121 to 300 votes in the Republican-majority House of Representatives.
Hacker releases personal data of 200 Democratic leaders
Researchers believe Guccifer 2.0 is a front for a prominent hacking group with ties to the Russian military intelligence agency, dubbed 'Fancy Bear'.
Bill against the ban on Muslims tabled in United States
Several lawmakers in their statement said that the legislation was in response to the call given by Trump to prevent Muslims from entering the United States.
PM Modi's US visit: More than three dozen US lawmakers attend Madison Square event
This is for the first time that such a large number of US lawmakers attended an event organized by the Indian-American community.
Immigration reform unlikely to happen this year: Republican Senator
If passed, the immigration reform would pave the way for citizenship to 11 million undocumented workers and accelerate the legal immigration of high-tech professionals from countries like India and China.
White House to push Congress on immigration reform
Obama believes that passage of immigration reform is still achievable this year, a promise he made when he was sworn in for the second term in January.
Top US tax official forced to resign over scandal
"I am angry about it. I will not tolerate this kind of behavior in any agency, especially in the IRS," Obama said.
Obama ready to scale back healthcare bill
President Barack Obama and House Democratic lawmakers signaled a willingness to scale back legislation overhauling the US healthcare system after the party suffered a defeat in a key Senate race.
Democrats urge US debt limit rise of up to 1.9 trillion
Congress will have to permit at least $1.8 trillion in additional federal borrowing next year to avoid a default on US debt.
Jobs bill could cost $75 to $150 bn: US Congressman
A jobs bill to reduce the soaring US unemployment rate could cost between 75 and 150 billion dollars, a leading Congressional Democrat said on Tuesday.
US stimulus plan to be ready by early February: Lawmaker
Democrats in Congress hope to approve a massive economic stimulus plan backed by president-elect Barack Obama by early February, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said on Sunday.
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