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Raja Krishnamoorthi urges to prosecute woman who harassed Indian-Americans

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has asked the police in Dallas to prosecute to the full extent of the law the woman responsible for the hate-motivated harassment and assault on four women of Indian descent last week, saying such bigoted attacks victimise not only those targeted by them but also broader communities. The Indian-American women have been racially abused and smacked by a Mexican-American woman in Dallas in the US state of Texas, who hurled racist slurs at them that they are "ruining" America and should "go back to India". "Such bigoted attacks motivated by racism, xenophobia, and other forms of hate victimise not only those directly targeted by them, but also broader communities through creating an atmosphere of fear and danger," Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat, said. Esmeralda Upton from Plano in Texas was arrested for the racially-motivated physical and verbal assault of the four women at a parking lot last Wednesday. "I'm appalled by the footage of the ...

US inks agreement on Cyber Security Cooperation with Israel: US Treasury

The Treasury noted that during his Israel visit last year, Adeyemo launched a bilateral Cyber Task Force with Israel aimed at combating the global threat of ransomware

US Congress mulls American aid to India on improvement in human rights

Members of the US Congress could consider whether or not to condition future American aid to India on "improvements" in human rights and civil liberties in the country, an independent and bipartisan congressional research body has said. The Biden Administration has requested USD 117 million in foreign assistance to India for FY 2023. Congress could consider whether or not to condition some or all of such aid on improvements in human rights and civil liberties in India, Congressional Research Service said in its In Focus report titled India: Human Rights Assessment. The USD 117 million aid to India through USAID is a proposal by the Biden Administration. Notably, India has not asked for any such American assistance. Also, this amount is insignificant considering the India-US trade and business ties. During COVID-19 pandemic, the US corporate sector alone donated equipment and aid worth USD 500 million in a matter of weeks. India has repeatedly rejected criticism by foreign government

US reaches H-1B visa cap of 65,000 for 2023: Immigration Services

The US has received sufficient number of applications needed to reach the Congressionally mandated 65,000 H1-B visa cap for the fiscal year 2023, the country's federal agency for immigration services said on Tuesday. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China. The H-1B visa programme is the most sought-after work visa among foreign professionals, including Indians. We have received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the Congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa US advanced degree exemption, known as the master's cap, for fiscal year 2023, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said in a statement. USCIS has completed sending non-selection notifications to registrants' online accounts. The

US reports over 15,000 monkeypox cases, highest in the world: CDC

Over the last week, the US also saw the largest increase in monkeypox infections of any country, according to data from the World Health Organization

Russia may step up strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure, facilities: US

The US State Department has issued a security alert warning that Russia is stepping up efforts to launch strikes against Ukraine's civilian infrastructure and government facilities in the coming days. The US Embassy in Kyiv on Monday urged US citizens still in Ukraine to depart the country immediately. If you hear a loud explosion or if sirens are activated, immediately seek cover, the State Department said in its alert. If in a home or a building, go to the lowest level of the structure with the fewest exterior walls, windows, and openings; close any doors and sit near an interior wall, away from any windows or openings. The State Department issued the alert after the US intelligence community on Monday declassified a finding that determined that Russia would increasingly target Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, according to a US official familiar with the intelligence. The official was not authorized to comment publicly about the finding and spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Owing to international pressure US to discuss over frozen funds to Kabul

The United Nations has highlighted that nearly half the country's 40 million people face acute hunger and are on the brink of starvation

Resumption of US-Russia dialogue on strategic stability uncertain: Ryabkov

According to Ryabkov, Russia has been tracking certain signals regarding the potential resumption of dialogue on strategic stability, but there has been no clarity on the issue

US first lady Jill Biden ends isolation after testing negative for Covid-19

She tested positive for Covid-19 last week and had mild symptoms

Streaming viewership pips cable TV for first time in US: Nielsen report

Streaming viewership has exceeded cable usage for the first time in the US, amid the slowdown of new content on traditional television and reduced sports programming, a new report has shown.

US judge leans toward disclosure of document for Trump's Mar-a-Lago search

A federal judge in Florida said he is likely to order the release of a key court document for the search of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, despite warnings that it may harm the investigation.

Russia expects US to issue visa to Lavrov for UNGA visit: Foreign Ministry

Russia expects that US will issue visas to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his delegation for their participation in the high-level meetings during the 76th session of the UN General Assembly.

US, Taiwan plan to start trade talks, eye growth with shared values

The US and Taiwan have announced trade talks after both sides agreed on improving trade and investment relationships and, advance mutual trade priorities based on shared values.

US Fed indicates further rate hikes as inflation shows no signs of abating

US Federal Reserve officials indicated that further rate hikes could follow as there is "little evidence" that inflation pressures were subsiding, according to the Fed's latest policy meeting.

EV owners fed up with the sorry state of public charging stations in US

According to a report, one out of every five respondents ended up not charging their vehicle during their visit to a public charging station

US: Companies facing first tax on stock buybacks in Joe Biden's bill

Democrats have pulled off a quiet first in their just-passed legislation: the creation of a tax on stock buybacks, a cherished tool of Corporate America that had long seemed untouchable.

Polio vax boosters offered to children in London: Here's what experts say

In June, the UK Health Security Agency reported that polio virus had been detected in sewage in north and east London post which vaccine boosters were offered.

India better placed to avoid stagflation risk, says RBI report

Paints an encouraging picture of economic activity gaining strength, with most GDP constituents exceeding their pre-pandemic levels

US FAA finds Boeing 787 certification documents incomplete: Report

US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identified a number of omissions in Boeing's documentation, submitted in late April, and has sent portions of it back to the planemaker, one of the people said

Global coronavirus caseload tops 517.3 mn, death toll crosses 6.25 mn

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 81,863,725 and 997,526, respectively