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The UN's top court on Wednesday ordered Russia to suspend its invasion of Ukraine, saying it was "profoundly concerned" by Moscow's use of force
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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London Underground station gets Bengali signage to acknowledge large Bangladeshi diaspora
The Whitechapel Underground Station in London's East End will now have Bengali signage in a nod to its large Bangladeshi diaspora. This is the first time that the name of a Tube station in London has been displayed in Bengali.
Indian embassy moves out of Ukraine to neighbouring Poland
After helping to evacuate over 20,000 Indians, mostly medical students studying in Ukrainian universities, the Indian embassy in war-hit Ukraine has been temporarily relocated to neighbouring Poland amid what the Indian government said was the "deteriorating security situation" in the eastern European country facing Russian invasion
International cadre of Indian-origin volunteers helping refugees fleeing Ukraine
The Indian-origin team, wearing their yellow vests with a sketch of the Akshardham Temple in Gujarat, moved on to help refugees of all nationalities at three border points in Poland
Biden nominates Indian American Shefali Razdan Duggal as US envoy to the Netherlands
Continuing the trend of appointing Indian Americans to important positions in his administration, US President Joe Biden is nominating Indian American political activist Shefali Razdan Duggal as his envoy to the Netherlands
US lawmaker seeks terror designation for Pakistan, inquiry against Pakistani envoy’s alleged terror link
A US lawmaker has moved a bill seeking the state sponsor of terrorism designation for Pakistan and also sought inquiry against the Pakistani Ambassador to the US, Masood Khan, for his alleged terror links
Indian American doctor killed in carjacking attempt as major crime spurts across US
An Indian American doctor has been killed by persons who allegedly stole a Mercedes Benz and hit him with the car in the American capital, according to police
At London event, Pakistan's apex court judge talks of end to persecution and autocracy
'We must acknowledge great women like Asma Jahangir. She was a great trouble-maker, judges were terrified of her — and I say that in appreciation,' Justice Isa said
Remaining Indian students evacuated from Ukraine
India heaved a sigh of collective relief after news came from the government that the evacuation of nearly 700 Indian students stranded in Ukraine's Sumy has begun
India trying to rescue last batch of students from Ukraine; 76 chartered flights have brought back nearly 20,000 so far
About 700 Indians, mostly medical students, are waiting to be rescued from the north-eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, close to the Russian border, with Indian authorities and media saying they were the last big group from the country still stranded there
Hundreds of Indian students still stuck in Ukraine; about 14,000 have returned abroad 63 chartered flights
Hundreds of Indian students are still stranded in conflict zones in eastern Ukraine, the government said, while around 14,000 people have returned to India from Ukraine so far by 63 flights
At least 1,000 Indian students still stranded in eastern Ukraine as evacuation runs into logistical problems
The students have no leads on how to get out of the country and have issued an appeal to the Indian government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying, "We'll all be killed"
Bangladeshi national evacuated by India from Ukraine; 16 flights bring back Indian students but more still remain
A Bangladeshi national who was stuck in war-torn Ukraine for days has been evacuated by the Indian government, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed, days after Dhaka approached India, seeking its assistance from evacuating its nationals from Ukraine
28 Bangladeshi crew stranded in vessel hit by missile in Black Sea rescued; Russia regrets sailor’s death
Twenty eight Bangladeshi crew members were rescued from northern Black Sea after a missile hit their ship, killing a Bangladeshi sailor onboard
India rebuts Russia's claim of Indian students being held hostage in Ukraine; students asked to leave Kharkiv urgently, even 'on foot'
The Indian government on Thursday countered Russia’s claims that Indian students are being held hostage in Ukraine, saying they were in constant touch with all nationals and haven’t received any such report as yet
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