By Meenakshi Iyer A robust economy, safety and security of citizens, fixing the southern border crisis, and thriving relations with India are some of the demands put forth by the nearly four-million-strong Indian-American community as the US rolls up its sleeves for Ballot 2024. Surprising many political voters, the community emerged as the most coveted bloc...
New York: The 21st edition of the prestigious two day India Conference at Harvard chugged off Saturday February 17. The theme for this year’s conference is, ‘India Rising’. The India Conference at Harvard is an annual student-led initiative that delves into the diverse tapestry of India, highlighting the country’s emergence as a leading international player....
Islamabad: Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaf, the political party led by former prime minister Imran Khan, who is in jail, has nominated Omar Ayub as its candidate for the position of prime minister. PTI-backed independent candidates have won 101 seats, the most in the elections to the lower house of parliament. Meanwhile, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) led by...
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Middle East’s first traditional stone-built Hindu temple on Wednesday. Pink sandstone spires decorated with deities and the pious soar above what was once a barren patch of desert between Abu Dhabi and Dubai — now the site of the first stone-constructed Hindu temple in the...
Kathmandu: Nepal Police recently rescued 11 US-bound Indians who were held hostage by a gang in Kathmandu. The police raided a house in Ratopul area where the hostages were kept for about a month. The gang had taken large sums of money from each person, promising to help them reach the US. However, they...
New Delhi: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi said that she will not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha election due to health concerns. In an emotional message, the former Congress chief informed the voters of the Rae Bareli constituency in Uttar Pradesh, which she has represented since 2004, that she will not contest the...
New Delhi: The United States has a great military-to-military relationship with India, along with good communications, the Pentagon said. At a press briefing, Pentagon's Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said, "We have a great military-to-military relationship with India, good communications." "We're going to continue to monitor what's happening in the region, but I don't have...
Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the sprawling Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, built by the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha or the BAPS society, on February 14. He also offered prayers at the temple, accompanied by priests. After the inauguration, PM Modi thanked UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed for "fulfilling the aspirations...
The Hindi film "Political War," produced by Mukesh Modi under the banner of Indie Films Inc., has been making headlines lately as the censor board has refused to pass this political drama. Due to this reason, the film is not being released in Indian cinemas, but it will hit outside India theaters on February...
