Washington: There were about 725,000 Indian illegal immigrants in the US -- the third largest population of unauthorized immigrants after Mexico and El Salvador, according to new Pew Research Centre estimates. As of 2021, the country's 10.5 million unauthorized immigrants represented about three per cent of the total US population and 22 percent of the...
New York: Eight individuals of Indian and Indian-origin, including World Bank President Ajay Banga and Ola Electric's co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal, have been recognized in Time magazine's inaugural list of the world's most influential leaders driving businesses towards concrete climate action. The 'Time 100 Climate' list comprises CEOs, founders, philanthropists, musicians, policymakers, and government officials worldwide...
Guttenberg, NJ: The World Vegan Vision event held on November 19, 2023, successfully brought together advocates, experts, and enthusiasts to discuss and promote veganism as a way to embrace compassion and lead a sustainable lifestyle. The event witnessed a diverse group of individuals, including renowned physicians, empowering speakers, and dedicated animal rights activists, who contributed to its success. Dr....
New York: The Consulate General of India, New York in association with Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America celebrated the 23rd Sthapna Divas of Jharkhand on November 15. It was also observed as JanJaatiya Gaurav Diwas and Bhagwan Birsa Munda's birthday. Over 100 people attended the event at the consulate. The event showcased Jharkhand’s traditional arts, culture and heritage. Children and women presented songs and...
New York: The Consulate General of India in New York, in partnership with Elements hosted an event to mark Ayurveda Day on November 18, 2023. The theme for this year is "Ayurveda for One Health" with the tagline "Ayurveda for everyone on every day" focusing on the interface among humans, animals, plants and environment. The emphasis of the day...
Brooklyn, NY: The Medical Society of the County of Kings (MSCK), Brooklyn's oldest scientific organization, honored Dr. Jagdish K. Gupta with the President Gold Medal, inducting him into its Prestigious President-Club. The County Society was celebrating its 174th President's Dinner at Dyker Beach Golf Club, culminating in a grand finale to its Bicentennial Year Celebrations. MSCK President...
New Delhi: Israel announced that it had listed Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba as a terrorist organization to mark the 15th anniversary of the Mumbai attacks in 2008, which killed at least 166 people, including six Jews. The move comes weeks after Israel reached out to India to designate Hamas a terror group, following the murderous attack on...
New Delhi: The BJP has slammed Rahul Gandhi and brought up the "maut ka saudagar" remark made by his mother after the Congress leader appeared to blame Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India's loss in the cricket World Cup final and said PM stands for 'Panauti Modi'. Addressing a rally in election-bound Rajasthan, Rahul Gandhi...
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said that it attached properties worth Rs 751.9 crore in a money-laundering case against Associated Journals Ltd. (AJL), the company which owns various publications including National Herald. The investigation agency claimed that both Congress-linked organisations were ‘beneficiaries’ of proceeds of crime and the assets included immovable properties. The ED said...
