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As the world eagerly awaits the result of the critical US Presidential Election, an obvious question arises -- will it have any implication on US-Bangladesh relations with a change at the helm or will it remain the same?
Canada's policy of giving a free run to South Asian separatists might boomerang on it
When the LTTE waged ethnic war in Sri Lanka with a base on Canadian soil, Sri Lanka could do nothing about it, as it was a small country facing a tough local challenge. But such would not be the case with India, a large country with considerable muscle power to defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty.
US disinclined to jeopardize India ties over alleged plot to kill Sikh separatist
It is obvious that the U.S. sees India as perhaps its most important strategic relationship not just in Asia but even globally in the context of an increasingly assertive China.
Nikki Haley: The doughy Indian American who is taking on Trump
Will American women respond to Nikki, count her as one of them, and make her the President of the USA, now or in 2028?
'Global Indians' in the 21st century: Why Desis are the most prepared diaspora for the mad new world order
Given that Indian settlers are generally law-abiding citizens with a high focus on education and are positive contributors to the local economy they are considered a model minority group. India’s rising economic stature and the government of India’s regular engagement with the diaspora have raised the diaspora’s stock within the host nation.
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Many Indian Americans in race for Congress, state legislatures
Kamala Harris, who is of part Indian origin, is at the top of the ballots as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, but there are several Indian Americans running for elected offices in the elections that conclude Tuesday
Special prayers for Kamala Harris in Tamil Nadu village
Special prayers were held at a temple in Tamil Nadu for the victory of Indian-origin Kamala Harris, the vice presidential candidate of the Democratic Party, in the US presidential election on Tuesday
Indian-origin Priyanca Radhakrishnan sworn in as New Zealand minister
Priyanca Radhakrishnan on Monday became the first Indian-origin politician to be sworn in as a minister in New Zealand as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern unveiled her new cabinet
Several Indian Americans named as prominent fundraisers for Biden
More than a score of Indian American activists figure on the list of Democratic Party presidential candidate Joe Biden's list of elite contribution-collectors pitching in at least $100,000 to his campaign coffers
Hindu households vandalized, torched in Bangladesh for showing support to France
More than 10 Hindu households were vandalized and torched in Comilla after a man reportedly showed support for France defending cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) on Facebook
Indians biggest beneficiaries of Canada's new immigration policy; community now 1.6 mn strong
Canada will admit a record 401,000 new immigrants in 2021, against the usual annual intake of 350,000. The figures will rise to 411,000 in 2022 and 421,000 in 2023 to make up for the shortfall of 2020 due to the Covid-induced restrictions
Sri Lankan PM appoints two advisers on Hindu religious affairs
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has appointed two advisors on Hindu religious affairs for the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, of which he is the subject minister
Punjabi truck driver who killed 16 in Canada faces deportation
A Punjabi truck driver, who killed 16 Canadian junior hockey players and injured 13 by jumping A red light in April 2018, faces deportation to India
Now a street named Punjab Avenue in New York
Its a proud moment for every Punjabi in the world as a street in New York's Queens has been named Punjab Avenue to honour the thriving Punjabi community living here
Fall in numbers of South Asian expats in Oman
The number of Indian expats in Oman has plunged to 499,431, due to the government's' Omanisation' process and the coronavirus pandemic that led to the departure of a large number of Indians, the media reported
Pakistan's religious council recommends opening of Saidpur village Hindu temple
The issue of constructing a Hindu temple in the heart Islamabad, an issue that was opposed by many religious groups, is now under consideration and review of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), who has recommended that instead of allotting land and constructing a new Hindu temple, an already established temple in Saidpur village in the Pakistani capital should be opened
A second Indian-origin candidate, Sunil Freeman, running for US vice president
There are now two candidates of Indian origin running for US vice president in next month's election
Indian-origin man's arrest in New Jersey for child sex offenses
The Indian-origin vice president of a financial firm and others were arrested in a sting operation against child sex in New Jersey that has led to a prosecutor asking parents to monitor children's use of social media and gaming sites
Why Rashid Khan is one of the toughest bowlers to hit in T20 cricket
Rashid Khan returned his best-ever figures -- while bowling a whopping 17 dot balls in his four overs -- against Delhi Capitals (DC) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Tuesday to not only spin SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) to a crucial win, but to also underline his importance as one of the best spinners in T20 cricket
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