WASHINGTON D.C. (Diya TV) — President Joe Biden will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a state visit on June 22. The visit will emphasize the growing importance of the strategic partnership between India and the United States as the two nations collaborate across numerous sectors. Some critics of Modi say Biden should call out allegations of human rights abuses and caste discrimination in India.

In Long Island New York, Indian American Amandeep Singh is facing charges after he allegedly slammed his vehicle into another car, killing two teenagers and injuring two others. Prosecutors say Singh was drunk driving.  

Indian American Vishal Gaur is now the dean at Cornell University’s business school. Gaur helped start several business analytics programs before being named to the top post.

Ravi Kapur contributed to this report.