Nikki Haley's parents emigrated from India to Canada in 1964 after her father received a scholarship offer from the University of British Columbia.

Ajit Singh Randhawa, Nikki Haley's father, started teaching at Voorhees College in Bamberg, South Carolina in 1969 after obtaining a Ph.D. at the University of British Columbia. This move marked a significant transition from his academic pursuits in Canada to his teaching career in the United States.

Nikki Haley's older brother Mitti was born in India.

Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, was born on January 20, 1972, in Bamberg, South Carolina. She later became a prominent political figure and diplomat.

Nikki Haley's younger brother Gogi was born in South Carolina, USA.

In kindergarten, Nikki Haley was given the role of Pocahontas in a school play at Thanksgiving. She later reflected on the stereotypical portrayal of Native Americans.

Nikki and Michael Haley have been married for 26 years and have two children, Rena and Nalin, as well as two dogs, Bentley and Rio.

Nikki Haley married Michael Haley on September 7, 1996, celebrating with both Sikh and Methodist ceremonies. The couple have two children, Rena and Nalin.

Nikki Haley converted to Christianity in 1997. She regularly attends the United Methodist Church and also attends Sikh services once or twice a year.

In 1998, Nikki Haley was appointed to the Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce board of directors, marking a significant step in her professional career.

In 2003, Nikki Haley became the treasurer of the National Association of Women Business Owners, reflecting her involvement in promoting women in business.

Prior to her governorship, Nikki Haley represented the 87th District in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2005 to 2010. She held key positions within the South Carolina General Assembly, demonstrating her early political influence.

On June 10, 2004, Nikki Randhawa, an NRI and Sikh businesswoman, won the runoff election to the South Carolina State Assembly.

In 2005, Nikki Haley was elected as the chairman of the State House’s Freshman Caucus.

In 2006, Nikki Haley was appointed as the House Republican whip by Speaker Bobby Harrell. She also served on the House Labor, Commerce & Industry Committee during this time.

Nikki Randhawa Haley was archived as the Representative of South Carolina State Legislature on December 19, 2007.

Nikki Haley was re-elected for a third term to the South Carolina House of Representatives with a large margin of votes, reported as the largest margin of any state representative with a contested general election in South Carolina.

In May 2009, Nikki Haley announced her bid to become the first female governor of South Carolina.

Nikki Haley announced her run for governor of South Carolina on May 15, 2009.

In June 2009, an Indian Sikh woman was in the race for the South Carolina governorship.

On July 12, 2009, the Home Builders Association of South Carolina recognized Representative Nikki Haley with the Champion of Housing Award.

The Sun News reported on November 12, 2009, that Jenny Sanford endorsed Nikki Haley to succeed her husband.

On December 7, 2009, The State reported that Nikki Haley received an endorsement from RedState.com.

Nikki Haley received 49% of the vote in the Republican gubernatorial primary, leading to a runoff election on June 22, which she won with 65% of the vote.

Nikki Haley, daughter of Indian Sikh immigrants, became the Governor of South Carolina on June 12, 2010.

Nikki Haley won the Republican runoff against Gresham Barrett after not receiving the 50 percent-plus-one needed to secure the nomination outright in the primary.

Nikki Haley was elected governor of South Carolina after a run-off in the Republican primary. She made history by becoming the first Indian-American woman to hold this position.

Nikki Haley became the first Indian-American governor of South Carolina after defeating incumbent Democrat Vincent Sheheen.

Nikki Haley served as the governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017, making history as the first non-European American and first female governor of the state. Her leadership had a profound impact on South Carolina's political landscape.

On January 12, 2011, Nikki Haley assumes the role of governor of South Carolina.

On December 16, 2011, Mitt Romney received the endorsement of South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley in the GOP race.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Nikki Haley shared a laugh during a rally on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Nikki Haley announced the appointment of Tim Scott to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Senator Jim DeMint, making Scott the first African American U.S. senator from South Carolina.

Governor Nikki Haley named co-chairs for a potential run in the 2014 election on February 19, 2013.

An article from the Huffington Post on June 24, 2013, mentioned that Nikki Haley was still undecided on her re-election bid for 2014.

Nikki Haley shared about her childhood abuse in an interview with The Washington Post on July 9, 2013.

On August 26, 2013, Nikki Haley officially launched her re-election campaign for the Governor of South Carolina.

The husband of South Carolina governor, Nikki Haley, returned from Afghanistan on December 12, 2013.

The State reported on October 14, 2014, about a heated debate between Nikki Haley and Vincent Sheheen during the 2014 elections.

Haley won the general election for a second term as governor in the 2014 South Carolina Gubernatorial election.

On November 8, 2014, Nikki Haley is reelected for a second four-year term as governor of South Carolina.

Nikki Haley and her husband were photographed taking selfies at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India in November 2014.

A shooter opened fire and killed nine people at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston. Days later, Nikki Haley called for the removal of a Confederate flag from statehouse grounds.

Nikki Haley embraces U.S. Sen. Tim Scott at the Emanuel A.M.E. Church in South Carolina, four days after a mass shooting that claimed the lives of nine people at the historic church in Charleston.

In response to the Charleston church shooting, Haley called for the removal of the Confederate flag from the statehouse grounds, emphasizing the need for everyone to feel included and not experience pain when seeing the flag. She acknowledged the flag's place but stated it should not represent all people in South Carolina.

Nikki Haley, the governor of South Carolina, publicly advocates for the removal of the Confederate flag from the capitol grounds.

On July 9, 2015, Nikki Haley signed a bill to remove the Confederate battle flag from State House grounds in South Carolina, following the tragic mass shooting in Charleston.

In response to the mass shooting at the African Methodist Church, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley called for the removal of the Confederate flag from the state's capitol grounds. The flag, which had flown for 54 years, was taken down after the passage of SB 897.

On September 18, 2015, Nikki Haley spoke to the crowd in Greenville as a moderator of the Heritage Action Presidential Candidate Forum.

Nikki Haley was selected to deliver the State of the Union response as the Governor of South Carolina.

Haley delivered the Republican response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address on January 12, 2016.

On February 17, 2016, Nikki Haley endorsed Marco Rubio.

After the 2016 election, Nikki Haley canceled her scheduled appearances on NBC's 'Today' show and 'Meet the Press' as a representative of the post-Trump Republican Party.

Nikki Haley accepted the position of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in the Trump administration, leaving her second term as governor unfinished.

Nikki Haley served as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations from January 2017 to December 2018. During her tenure, she made significant contributions to U.S. foreign policy and international relations.

Nikki Haley testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on January 18, 2017.

On January 24, 2017, the Senate voted 96-4 to confirm Nikki Haley as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, making her the first Indian American to hold a cabinet-level position.

Haley was sworn in as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations on January 25, 2017, after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate. She became the first Indian American to hold a Cabinet-level position.

Nikki Haley stated that she would not support a ban on Muslim immigration to the U.S., arguing that it would be un-American and that no one should be banned based on their religion. She also emphasized the importance of proper vetting for people entering the country.

Haley announced that the U.S. would no longer focus on forcing Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to leave power, marking a policy shift from former president Barack Obama's initial stance on Assad.

Haley condemned Russia, Assad, and Iran for the chemical attack, and the U.S. launched 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles toward the Shayrat Air Base in Syria in response.

Haley criticized Russia for blocking a draft resolution meant to condemn the Khan Shaykhun chemical attack, urging Russia to side with the civilized world over the Assad government.

CNN provides fast facts on Nikki Haley, the former US ambassador to the United Nations and former Republican governor of South Carolina.

On December 6, 2017, President Trump announced plans to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. In response, a resolution was proposed to the U.N. Security Council condemning the move. The resolution passed the General Assembly with a vote of 128 in favor and 9 against, with 35 abstentions.

On December 10, 2017, Nikki Haley expressed her support for women speaking up about inappropriate sexual behavior, including those who accused President Trump. She emphasized the importance of listening to these women.

Nikki Haley delivers a speech at the UN General Assembly, warning countries that the US may reconsider funding the UN if it condemns the decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and move the US embassy there. Despite the warning, member nations vote in favor of the resolution condemning the Trump administration's decision.

On December 26, 2017, Nikki Haley announced that the United States had successfully negotiated a $285 million reduction of the UN budget for 2018-2019, compared to the previous budget for 2016-2017.

Nikki Haley was praised for her proactive approach in revealing Russia sanctions by Larry Kudlow.

Nikki Haley utilized President Trump’s unpredictable approach to international relations to push for sanctions against North Korea.

Nikki Haley announced her resignation as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations during the Trump administration.

On October 9, 2018, Nikki Haley submitted her resignation as the UN ambassador, announcing that she would leave her post by the end of the year.

On December 7, 2018, UN Ambassador Nikki Haley was reported to have used Trump's harsh North Korea rhetoric as leverage.

Nikki Haley formally resigned from the position of U.N. ambassador on December 31, 2018.

Boeing announced the nomination of Nikki Haley for a seat on the board of directors in February 2019.

After leaving the Trump administration, Nikki Haley became a member of the Boeing Board of Directors from April 2019 to March 2020.

Nikki Haley was elected to Boeing’s board of directors during the company’s annual shareholder meeting in April 2019.

Nikki Haley’s memoir, “With All Due Respect: Defending America with Grit and Grace” was published in November 2019.

On March 19, 2020, Boeing releases a letter from Nikki Haley dated March 16, in which she resigns from the board of directors. In the letter, she expresses her opposition to the company seeking a federal government stimulus or bailout that prioritizes Boeing over other companies and relies on taxpayers to guarantee its financial position.

On March 20, 2020, Nikki Haley resigned from the board of Boeing after the company requested a $60 billion bailout. This move was seen as significant given her previous role on the board and the financial challenges faced by the company.

Former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks during the first day of the Republican convention at the Mellon auditorium on August 24, 2020 in Washington, DC.

In January 2021, Nikki Haley launched Stand for America PAC, which aimed to support conservative candidates in the 2022 midterm elections.

The day after the Trump-stoked insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, Nikki Haley criticized Trump's actions since Election Day, stating that they will be judged harshly by history. She also expressed her opinion that Trump has lost political viability and will not run for federal office again.

On January 8, 2021, Nikki Haley condemned Twitter's controversial decision to suspend Trump from its platform in the aftermath of the Capitol riots. Her condemnation attracted attention and sparked discussions about free speech and censorship.

On January 25, 2021, Nikki Haley expressed her opposition to Trump's second impeachment, criticizing Democrats and journalists for their actions and statements.

On October 4, 2022, Nikki Haley's book titled “If You Want Something Done: Leadership Lessons from Bold Women” is published.

Nikki Haley announced her candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential primary on February 14, 2023.

Supporters arrive early to hear Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, expressing their desire to see her in the oval office.

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley greeted voters at a town hall event in New Hampshire. This event took place during the 2024 presidential campaign.

Nikki Haley, former ambassador to the United Nations; Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida; and Vivek Ramaswamy, chairman and co-founder of Strive Asset Management, during a Republican primary presidential debate hosted by Fox Business Network in Simi Valley, Calif.

During a town hall in Berlin, New Hampshire, on December 27, 2023, Nikki Haley responded to a question about the origins of the American Civil War. After receiving criticism for her failure to mention slavery, she restated her position the next day, acknowledging that the Civil War was about slavery.

Haley held campaign events in North Augusta and Beaufort, South Carolina.

Haley held campaign events in Georgetown and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

On February 23, 2024, Nikki Haley campaigned across Grand Strand.

The South Carolina Republican primary took place, with Donald Trump winning with 59.8% of the vote and Haley securing 39.5%. Haley was allocated 3 of South Carolina's 50 Republican delegates.

On February 25, 2024, Nikki Haley held a campaign event in Troy, Michigan as part of her presidential campaign for the 2024 election.