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Rahul Gandhi Meets Community, Thinkers In NY
After filling halls and auditoriums at Stanford and Santa Cruz universities, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi continued his tour in the US interacting with leading thinkers of New York at the iconic Roosevelt House here.
Iit was a thought-provoking fireside chat,” he tweeted along with photographs of the interaction.
CA Bill Allowing Sikhs To Ride Without Bike Helmets Passes In State Senate
Senators in California voted in favor of a bill that exempts Sikhs from wearing a safety helmet when riding a motorcycle. Bill 847, authored by Senator Brian Dahle cleared the State Senate with a 21-8 vote margin, and will now move to the Assembly. Senate floor.
Kumar Barve Sworn In As Maryland Public Service Commissioner
Kumar P. Barve, the first Indian American elected to a state legislature in the US, has officially been sworn in as a member of the Maryland Public Service Commission. A resident of Rockville, Barve was named by Governor Wes Moore to succeed Commissioner Patrice M. Bubar, who has served in the post since May 18, 2022.
Congress Invites Modi To Address Joint Meeting
The US Congress has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a joint meeting of the House of Representatives and Senate during his visit to the country on June 22. “During your address, you will have the opportunity to share your vision for India’s future and speak to the global challenges our countries both face,” House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said in a letter to Modi.
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