The "Samosa caucus" comprises of five Indian-American lawmakers, including four members of the House of Representatives and Senator and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
This is the first time a state has translated voter material in a South Asian language.
Republican Donald Trump has been elected as 45th President of the United States after winning 276 electoral votes.
"As of this afternoon the President remains fatigued but in good spirits. He is being evaluated by a team of experts, and together we will be making recommendations to the President and First Lady in regards to next best steps," President's physician Sean Conley said in a memo released by the White House.
He will create history because this would be the first-time ever the US Congress' powerful Upper House.
This week, Hindus around the world celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, honoring the religion's most memorable god. Indians living in America too, began the festivities on a high note.
The state senate voted in favour of the abolition on Monday, and the New Jersey followed suit on Thursday with a 44-36 vote in favour. The measure is now expected to be approved by the Democrat governor, Jon Corzine
Mumbai-based Rajesh Aiya designs clothes for Michael Jackson's brothers Jermaine, Tito, Marlon and Jackie.
America has never in its history before had a female President and Vice President so it remains to be seen what formal title -- 'Second Gentleman, Second Husband' -- will be given to the first male spouse of an elected leader.
India's batting legend Sunil Gavaskar launched his new innings with a triple double century to support over 600 lifesaving heart surgeries for underprivileged children in India.
An estimated 150,000 people attend the largest celebration of India in the United States. George Joseph reports from the India Day parade in New York, organised by the Indian Associations in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Uncapped left-arm spinner Zafar Gohar has joined the test squad from the Pakistan A team currently in Hamilton.
Charlotte Hornets and owner and former NBA great Michael Jordan and golfer Tiger Woods, who rarely speak out on social issues, have also called for change.
For the first time, New York's iconic structure turned orange on Wednesday night in celebration of Diwali.
Speakers at the Indian American Forum for Political Education convention talk about the need for the community to get politically active.
Robert, who took blood thinners, had experienced brain bleeds that began after a recent fall, The New York Times quoted a close friend of the family's.
She said she had gone back to hotel and decided to return and speak frankly about the humiliation she suffered in the Limousine sent to bring her to Edison.
While the plane was in the air, the woman fell asleep. She woke up to find Kunam sexually touching her.
Indian American Nina Davuluri has been crowned Miss America.
Indian-American Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal and Chris Christie, the governor of New Jersey which has a significant presence of the Indian-origin community, exchanged some feisty barbs on the state of the US economy during a Republican undercard debate.
The Guruvaayoorappan temple in Morganville, New Jersey, which is the biggest of its kind in North America, has now turned into a Vrindavan of sorts with the grand opening of a cow sanctuary On the premises.
Following their abysmal performance in the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and former corporate honcho Carly Fiorina have ended their campaigns to seek the Republican US presidential nomination.
Cristiano Ronaldo provided Portugal with a major confidence boost ahead of the World Cup when he made a successful return from injury in a 5-1 romp against Ireland on Tuesday.
United States Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has named her Chief of Staff, Domestic Policy Advisor and National Security Advisor -- an all-women team -- which she said has the experience to hit the ground from day one.
India has emerged as one of the 10 fastest growing sources of foreign direct investment into the US.
The Dwarkadhish Temple in Parlin, New Jersey, United States of America, celebrated the festival of joy and colours on March 22, which was attended by thousands of Indian Americans from across that country. Rediff.com's Paresh Gandhi brings us these exclusive photographs.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd on Monday said its Michigan-based wholly owned subsidiary,
United States President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday refuted reports of infighting among his advisers over key Cabinet appointments and a shakeup in his transition team, saying a very organised process is taking place to select the finalists.
In many must-win battleground states, Indian Americans comprise a substantial and potentially decisive share of the electorate: 190,000 potential voters in Florida, 120,000 in Michigan, 170,000 in Pennsylvania, 150,000 in Georgia, 110,000 in North Carolina, 165,000 in Virginia, and nearly 470,000 in Texas.
An Indian American has admitted his role in widespread foreign student visa fraud that took place in New Jersey, the US Department of Justice said.
It was a happy day for Democrats in New York City, where a member of their party -- Public Advocate Bill de Blasio -- was elected to the mayor's office after nearly two decades.
The Portugal is in New Jersey in preparation for the FIFA World Cup starting in about a week, but the country is facing problems over Cristiano Ronaldo's fitness.
NaMo supporters in New York and New Jersey step out to celebrate the BJP's election victory, reports Aseem Chhabra.
A prominent Indian-American Kris Kolluri has been appointed as the commissioner of transportation in the US state of New Jersey.
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