Indian-Americans

October 15, 2024 6:11 PM

From farming to politics: The growing influence of the Indian American community in U.S. elections

When Usha Vance stood beside her husband, JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, at the Republican National Convention in July, it marked a historic moment: for the first time, an Indian American stood a chance of becoming the Vice President’s spouse. With Vice President Kamala Harris running as the Democratic presidential nominee, the upcoming U.S. election presents a unique scenario -- no matter the outcome, a woman of Indian descent will either become the next President or serve as the S...

‘Made in India’ chips will run devices globally: PM Modi in New York

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a large gathering of Indian Americans on the second day of his three-day visit to the United States, emphasizing India's ambition to become a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing. He said that 'Made in India' semiconductor chips will soon power devices around the world. "India is a launching pad for all sorts of technologies. We are not going to stop or slow down. Our goal is to have more devices worldwide running on Made in India chips," he said, un...