China asks US to close its consulate in Chengdu

China on Friday asked the United States to close down its consulate in Chengdu in retaliation to Washington's decision to shut the Chinese Consulate in Houston. A statement by the Chinese foreign......

US shuts Chinese Consulate in Houston; Beijing vows retaliation

China and the United States were headed for a major diplomatic confrontation as Washington on Wednesday ordered the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston, a move it said was aimed 'to protect......

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

A long-awaited dream of having the first free-standing Gandhi museum in North America, dedicated to the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, the apostle of peace, is finally a reality and open for......

Four Indians charred to death in US multi-vehicle road accident

Four Indian nationals, including a young woman, lost their lives and several others were injured in a tragic multi-vehicle road accident in the US state of Texas during the Labour Day weekend.......

Cox & Kings to handle India visa services in US

The Indian Embassy in the US has announced to outsource its passport and visa related services to a new company for all its diplomatic missions in America following complaints against the current......

Indian-Amercians to advise India on her oil needs

A group of Indian Americans from Texas plan to help India meet its escalating energy needs by offering advice on exploring new oil fields and improving recovery from existing ones. The......

Workers' woes in US: India alert

India is closely following the developments at a Mississippi shipyard, where over 100 Indian workers have quit their jobs protesting alleged 'slave treatment' by their employer after being......

Indian Embassy makes report on Mississippi workers

The Indian embassy in Washington is in the process of finalising a detailed report on the issue of over 100 Indian workers in a Mississippi shipyard, who revolted against their employer for their......