Tag: Indian-American
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NY Mayor’s bribe attempt: Indian-American restaurateur pleads guilty
A leading Indian-American restaurateur, Harendra Singh, has pleaded guilty in secret court proceedings to trying to bribe New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, according to court documents, the media reported. Singh had admitted in a “sealed courtroom” before a Federal judge on Long Island in October 2016 to bribery and wire fraud in connection with …
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January 25, 2018 -
Indian-American announces plans to run for US Congress
An Indian-American investment banker has announced his plan to run for the US House of Representatives from a Congressional seat in Connecticut. Harry Arora, 48, seeks to oust Democratic incumbent Jim Himes, who has represented the 4th Congressional District since January 2009. Arora wants to have a Republican voice in the so called ‘Samosa Caucus’ …
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January 11, 2018 -
Indian-American doctor arrested for healthcare fraud
An Indian-American cardiologist in Nevada has been arrested on the charges of unlawful distribution of prescription opioids and healthcare fraud. The accused, Dr Devendra Patel, on Thursday appeared in a federal court in Reno city of Nevada. He was charged with 36- counts of distribution of controlled substances such as oxycodone and hydrocodone, and three-counts …
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December 14, 2017 -
Indian-American arrested in fatal shooting of man, ex-wife
Sayantan Ghose, the Indian-American who allegedly shot at his ex-wife and her husband, leaving her injured while the latter dead at their home, has been arrested, police said. According to theGalveston County District Attorney's Office, Ghose was detained at a border checkpoint near New Mexico yesterday. Ghose, 41,has been arrested and charged with murder in …
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June 30, 2017 -
Indian-American doctor, wife to pay $1.2 mn to settle fraud charges
A prominent Indian-American doctor and his wife have agreed to pay USD 1.2 million to settle allegations of prescribing unapproved drugs in the US. Anindya Sen, 68, owns two cancer centres in Greeneville and Johnson City in Tennessee. His wife Patricia Posey Sen, 69, managed his medical practice from 2009 through 2012. The couple allegedly …
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June 29, 2017 -
Indian-American girl bags National Spelling Bee title, wins Rs. 25 lakh
Ananya Vinay, a 12-year-old Indian-American girl, on Friday won the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee, taking home USD 40,000 cash prize after correctly spelling "marocain" to become the 13th consecutive winner from the community. A sixth-grader from Fresno, California, Ananya won the spelling competition after numerous rounds against Rohan Rajeev, another Indian-American student, underscoring the …
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June 2, 2017 -
Indian-American man killed in firing at US motel
A 56-year-old Indian-American man was killed after getting caught in firing at a motel in the US state of Tennessee. Khandu Patel worked as a housekeeper at Americas Best Value Inn in Whitehaven, Memphis, a report in Fox13Memphis said. He was staying there temporarily with his wife and two children. Patel was standing at the …
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April 28, 2017 -
Indian-American Surgeon General sacked by Trump administration
Vivek Murthy, the first Indian-American appointed by the Obama regime as the US Surgeon General, has been dismissed by the Trump administration to bring new leadership to the vital public health sector. Murthy, 39, has been replaced by his deputy, Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams, one of the first nurses to serve as surgeon general. “Murthy, …
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April 22, 2017 -
Florida man tries to burn store owned by Indian-Americans
A man in Florida tried to burn down a convenience store owned by Indian-Americans because he thought the owners were Muslims, officials said. Richard Lloyd, 64, told the police officials that he wanted to "run the Arabs out of our country" so he pushed a dumpster in front of the Port St. Lucie store on …
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March 12, 2017 -
US assures India of speedy justice to Indian-American hate
The US on Monday assured India of "speedy justice" to the Indian-American victims of hate-related crimes as the Indian envoy here reached out to the State Department to convey his "deep concerns" over such tragic incidents. "State Department, on behalf of US Govt, expressed condolences and assured they are working with all agencies concerned to …
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March 6, 2017 -
US assures India of speedy justice to Indian-American hate
The US on Monday assured India of "speedy justice" to the Indian-American victims of hate-related crimes as the Indian envoy here reached out to the State Department to convey his "deep concerns" over such tragic incidents. "State Department, on behalf of US Govt, expressed condolences and assured they are working with all agencies concerned to …
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March 6, 2017 -
Indian-origin philanthropist felicitated for community service
An Indian-American has been felicitated by the Indian Consulate here for his contribution towards the community and starting a mission that provides education to millions in tribal India. A native of Gabat village in Gujarat, Ramesh Shah was also awarded the 'Pravasi Bharatiya Samman' last month in Bangalore for his over 40 years of contribution …
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February 23, 2017 -
Michelle Obama picks Indian-American girl for education campaign
US First Lady Michelle Obama has selected 16-year-old Indian-American Swetha Prabakaran to serve in the inaugural Student Advisory Board of an education campaign which seeks to provide educational opportunities for teenagers in America. Swetha, whose parents immigrated from Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli in 1998, was chosen for 'Better Make Room' campaign's Student Advisory Board in recognition …
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January 6, 2017 -
‘India is incredibly important for me’
Describing India as “incredibly important”, Pramila Jayapal, the first ever Indian-American woman to be elected to the US House of Representatives feels there is a lot to be done to make sure the US continues to support India on everything from poverty to clean energy. Jayapal, 51, was elected to the US House of Representatives …
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November 16, 2016 -
‘India is incredibly important for me’
Describing India as “incredibly important”, Pramila Jayapal, the first ever Indian-American woman to be elected to the US House of Representatives feels there is a lot to be done to make sure the US continues to support India on everything from poverty to clean energy. Jayapal, 51, was elected to the US House of Representatives …
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November 16, 2016 -
Indian-American Kamala creates history, wins US Senate seat
California’s Attorney General Kamala Harris on Wednesday scripted history as she won the US Senate seat from the state, becoming the first Indian-American to reach the feat. Harris, 51, who defeated fellow Democrat Loretta Sanchez, is also the sixth black individual to be elected to the US Senate. US President Barack Obama was the fifth …
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November 9, 2016 -
Obama in ad for Indian-American running for Congress
Making a rarest of the rare appearance in a video commercial, US President Barack Obama has endorsed “good friend” Indian-American Raja Krishnamoorthi for the US Congress from a Congressional district in Chicago suburb. “Hi, this is Barack Obama asking you to vote for my good friend Raja Krishnamoorthi for Congress,” Obama said in the short …
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October 29, 2016