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Indian Americans among probable Joe Biden administration's Cabinet: Reports

Two eminent India-Americans, including former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, are among the potential Cabinet picks in the next Biden-Harris Administration, according to media reports

Indian-American named Chief of Staff to acting US Defence Secretary

The new appointment from the Pentagon comes a day after Donald Trump fired Defence Secretary Mark Esper

Indian-American surgeon appointed as co-chair of Biden's Covid task force

Indian American Vivek Murthy, a former US Surgeon General, has been named as one the three co-chairs to lead the coronavirus task force set up by President-elect Joe Biden.

Indian-American among 14 White House Fellows announced this year

Indian American Pia Dandiya has been appointed the White House Fellow for the year 2020-21

Indian-American doctor maintains lead in key Congressional race in Arizona

Indian-American emergency room physician Dr Hiral Tipirneni has maintained a narrow lead over her Republican incumbent in an Arizona Congressional race

Best of BS Opinion: Increasing visa hurdles, Trump vs Biden, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

2020 US elections: Indian-American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

While one group alleged that Biden "panders to Muslims", the other accused Trump of being a "racist"

Indian-American teen wins $25,000 for work on potential Covid-19 treatment

Anika Chebrolu, an eighth grader from Frisco in Texas, won the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, regarded as the US' premier middle school science competition

Over two-thirds of Indian Americans expected to vote for Biden, says survey

Indian American voters are less than 1 per cent of the US electorate, but the diaspora is seen as one of the most rapidly growing immigrant groups.

Indian Americans would be voting for me in Prez elections: Donald Trump

Donald Trump highlighted the great relationship that he has developed with Indian Americans and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Trump campaign targets Indian-Americans in its ad, releases video featuring Modi

The commercial comes following research by Mason in battleground states according to which the Indian-Americans, who traditionally vote for the Democrats, are switching over to the Republican party

Indian-Americans not happy with Kamala Harris as Democrats' VP pick

Kamala Harris' selection as the Democratic vice-presidential candidate has evoked mixed reactions from the influential Indian-Americans, with a majority of them expressing unfavourable opinions

Good Idlis, long walks in Madras: Kamala remembers 'proud Indian heritage'

"Today on August 15, 2020. I stand before you as the first candidate for vice president of the United States of South Asian descent," Harris said in her address

Biden promises H-1B reform, to eliminate country quota for Green Cards

Companies depend on H-1B to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China

Biden picks Indian-origin Kamala Harris as his vice president nominee

Biden embraces former rival from Democratic primary who is familiar with the unique rigour of a national campaign.

Always in the lead: Why Kamala Harris is Biden's best bet as VP pick

Take a moment to appreciate the fact that a woman with Black and Indian heritage can be considered a safe pick to be the US Vice President.

'Surprised' Trump says Kamala Harris 'nasty' and 'disrespectful' to Biden

Biden on Tuesday named Harris as his Vice-Presidential running mate

Indian-Americans to celebrate Ram Temple foundation laying ceremony

Ayodhya Sri Ram Mandir Tableau will go around the US Capitol Hill marking the beginning of the historic Temple construction

Biden's 2020 campaign reaches out to Indian-Americans in 14 languages

'America Ka Neta Kaisa Ho, Jo Biden Jaisa Ho (America's leader needs to be like Biden)' plays on Narendra Modi's election slogan

Indian-American tech executive charged for $5.5 mn Covid-19 relief fraud

Mohan, 48, submitted fake and altered documents, including forged federal tax filings and altered incorporation documents in support of Paycheck Protection Program applications