Top US lawmakers, including Indian-Americans, have greeted Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains on the occasion of Diwali and said that the festival of lights sends an important message of setting aside their differences and working together as one, PTI reported.
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Sushma Swaraj reopens debate over NRI voting rights
While the Central government is gearing up to amend the Representation of People Act to provide proxy voting right to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), it will have to tackle a series of challenges in states with a relatively significant NRI population.
Jaitley calls for protection of earnings of India professionals in US
Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley made a strong case for reforms in H1B/L1 visa process and social security contribution in the US.
US President Trump to meet Singapore PM Lee on October 23
US President Donald Trump will meet with Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong at the White House in Washington on October 23, announced the press secretary of the White House in a statement.
China extends olive branch in North East after Indian Defence Minister’s Nathu La visit
Continuing diplomatic efforts about the North East border, China yesterday expressed readiness to jointly maintain peace along the border areas with India.
Online poll shows Jagmeet Singh faces stiff challenge to win over Canadian voters
After Jagmeet Singh was elevated as the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) – the first turbaned Sikh to head any political party in Canada – 69% respondents in an online poll said they would consider voting for him.
Diaspora has an important role in building bridges between India and the world: President Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind addressing Indian community in Djibouti, said the Indian diaspora has an important role in building bridges between India and the world.
Indian-American lawmakers call for stricter gun control laws after concert shooting
Condemning the Las Vegas mass shooting, the deadliest in the country’s modern history, which claimed nearly 60 lives, Indian-American lawmakers have called for changes in the gun control laws in the US, PTI reported.
Malayalees are significant part of Singapore Indian community: PM Lee
“The Malayalees are a small but significant part of the Singapore Indian community,” asserted Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong while speaking on the occasion of 100th anniversary of the Singapore Malayalee Association.
Three Indian-origin candidates win parliament seats in new Zealand national election
The Indian diaspora is expanding across the world’s political landscape. Three Indian-origin politicians, including two women, have been elected to New Zealand’s Parliament in the General Election.
