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Top US Congressmen Introduce Bill To Reduce Green Card Backlog

Washington: Three influential Congressmen, including Indian-Americans Raja Krishnamoorthi and Pramila Jayapal, have introduced bipartisan legislation in the US House of Representatives to reduce green card backlog and end country-based discrimination for employment-based visas.Both the moves, if passed and signed into law, would help thousands of Indian-Americans who are currently in decades-long wait for green cards or permanent residency. Congressman Rich McCormick is the third lawmaker to have joined the two Indian-Americans in introducing the bill on Monday.HR 6542, the bipartisan Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security Act of 2023, would strengthen the US economy and boost its international competitiveness while reducing the green card backlog by allowing American employers to foc...
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Probe Indian Student’s Death With “Seriousness It Demands”: US Lawmaker

Washington: Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Thursday urged the Seattle Police to pursue its investigation into the tragic death of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula with the seriousness it demands."Jaahnavi Kandula's death was a horrible tragedy, and the scale of her loss should not be diminished or mocked by anyone," Mr Krishnamoorthi said in response to the recording of a Seattle police officer laughing about the death of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian graduate student who was killed by a police car travelling at 74 miles per hour in a 25 mile per hour zone."The recording of a Seattle Police officer making light of her death and questioning the value of her life is disgusting and unacceptable. I urge the Seattle Police Department to pursue its investigation in...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI predicts staff exits, tough AI chip export rules and more

AI can now predict the employability period of worker; Global AI Chipset Market to Exceed $700B by 2031; Thoughtworks unveils generative AI product accelerator; Google Ads introduces AI-powered auto-generated advertisement tool- this and more in our daily AI roundup. Let us take a look.1. AI can now predict the employability period of workersAI can predict when an employee will quit and thereby help with workforce planning. According to a Stuff report, It analyses HR data like salaries, reviews, and demographics, but now, it can seemingly predict staff exits too. This can aid managers in retaining staff by taking necessary action or discussing career goals. However, not small companies, it can benefit organisations with over 250 employees by providing valuable insights to create retent...
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US Congressman Says Majority Of American Sikhs Reject Khalistan Violence

He firmly argued in response that Khalistanis make up a very small percentage of the population.Washington: Indian-American Congressman from the State of Illinois, Raja Krishnamoorthi while offering insights into the potential threats presented by Khalistani activists has firmly maintained that Khalistanis are not representative of the broader sentiments of American Sikhs, reported Khalsa Vox.Significant worries have been raised by the resurgence of the Khalistan movement, which is mostly on social media and in some nations including Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia. This is especially true in light of recent attacks on the Indian consulate in San Francisco. Senior US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has expressed his views on the potential dangers posed by Khalistani activists.Conc...
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Pak Spy Agency Considers Me Its “Enemy”, Says Indian-American Congressman

The fundraiser was held to support Raja Krishnamoorthi for his forthcoming electionWashington: Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has said that Pakistan's spy agency ISI considers him an "enemy" because of his stand against the radicals in the South Asian country.The Democratic Party lawmaker from Illinois said this while addressing community members during a fundraiser hosted by him in Boston at the residence of eminent Indian American R V Kapur, president of the US India Security Council (USISC)."He (Krishnamoorthi) said that the ISI in Pakistan views him as an enemy for his stand against radicals in Pakistan. He reiterated that he respected all religions and never discriminated against any colour, race or religion," according to a press statement issued by the US India S...
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Indian-American Leader Seeks Action Against Woman In Texas Racist Attack

Esmeralda Upton in Texas was arrested for the racially-motivated assault of four women last Wednesday.Washington: Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has urged the Dallas police to prosecute to the full extent of law a woman seen harassing and assaulting four Indian descent women in Texas last week."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," Mr Krishnamoorthi 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.Upton identifies herself in the video as a Mexican-American."I hate you Indian. All these Indian...