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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicWhite House

Topic: White House

Maju Varghese, son of Malayali nurse & cab driver now picked as White House military aide

Varghese, 43, is the first Indian-origin person to hold the post of director, White House Military Office, and is among at least 55 Indian-Americans in the Biden administration. 

Neera Tanden withdraws nomination as White House budget chief after backlash over old tweets

Indian-American Neera Tanden, who led the liberal Center for American Progress for nearly a decade, is President Joe Biden’s first cabinet-level nominee to fail to reach confirmation.

Biden clear about restoring compassion & order to US immigration system, says White House

In Biden's immigration reform bill sent to Congress, White House has proposed elimination of country-quota in allocation of green cards, a major demand of Indian IT professionals.

US offer to help fight China at LAC aimed to ‘accelerate India’s rise as Major Defense Partner’

India plays important role in US' Indo-Pacific strategy, which aims to maintain America’s ‘strategic primacy’ in region, thereby checking China's ‘influence’, declassified report says.

Trump averts mass-resignation crisis as staff stay on to ensure smooth transition of power

Most of Trump’s senior staff considered quitting following Capitol riots, but officials were concerned about what would unfold if they left early.

Joe Biden names Indian-American Vedant Patel as Assistant Press Secretary in White House

Patel is currently the senior spokesperson of the Biden Inaugural and has been a part of the Biden Campaign as Regional Communications Director.

Trump plans ‘vaccine summit’ at White House to boost public confidence

The US President will hold a three-hour indoor summit, followed by discussions of how the vaccines were developed and how they’ll be regulated, distributed and administered.

Historians sue to force Trump administration to preserve White House records

Historians argue that Trump's actions since losing the election, unrestrained by truth & facts, have heightened concerns he will destroy records of ‘potential malfeasance & crimes'.

Donald Trump’s eldest son tests positive for Covid, self-isolates

A spokesman for Trump Jr. said in a statement he is asymptomatic for Covid-19.

Joe Biden names long-time aide Ron Klain as White House chief of staff

Klain, who played a leading role in the economic and public health crises of the Obama administration, will manage the White House through a pandemic.

On Camera

How GST changed import duty revenue for states—no blame, more profit

The IGST component of total import duty collections is growing faster than that from Customs duty. And states enjoy a larger share in the rapidly growing pie of IGST on imports.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.