BJP's US friends support its election efforts with prayers, calls to India to boost voter turnout

IANS | May 14, 2024 8:21 AM

Dallas, May 15 (IANS) As people of Indian descent in the US who are shut out from voting observe India's parliamentary elections with interest, supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have been working to mobilise voter turnout back home and direct it to the party that aligns with their ideology -- while invoking divine blessings.

Indian student's death in US possibly linked to Blue Whale suicide game

IANS | April 20, 2024 7:42 AM

Washington, April 20 (IANS) In a grim first for Indians studying in US colleges and universities, a first-year student took his own life in March while playing, it is understood, a macabre online game of dares called the "Blue Whale Challenge", which has also been called the "suicide game".

Indian crew on container ship which rammed Baltimore bridge, US officials laud timely warning

IANS | March 26, 2024 9:14 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The 22-member crew on the Singapore-flagged container ship, which collided with a bridge in the US Baltimore city early on Tuesday, causing it to collapse, were all Indians and all are safe, as per the shipping company.

Overseas care workers can no longer bring dependants to UK

IANS | March 11, 2024 8:06 PM

London, March 11 (IANS) As part of the UK government's plan to bring down unsustainable levels of legal migration and tackle visa abuse, overseas care workers coming to the country will now be restricted from bringing dependants, starting from Monday itself.

Indian women beyond borders - a formidable force in world politics

IANS | March 8, 2024 7:47 AM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Women serve as heads of state and government in only 31 countries with less than one in four serving as cabinet ministers, and just 26.5 per cent of them as MPs in a 21st-century world that speaks of gender equality.

Nikki Haley suspends race for White House after more losses (2nd Lead)

Yashwant Raj | March 6, 2024 9:56 PM

Washington, March 6 (IANS) Nikki Haley, the former US Ambassador to the UN, suspended her campaign for the Republican nomination for President after a severe drubbing in the primaries held in more than 10 states on Tuesday.

Nikki Haley to quit GOP presidential race?

IANS | March 6, 2024 5:44 PM

Washington, March 6 (IANS) Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Nikki Haley is set to quit the race for the White House, clearing the decks for her former boss and GOP frontrunner Donald Trump, according to media reports.

Taken up slain dancer's case 'strongly' with US: India on Amarnath Ghosh's death

IANS | March 2, 2024 12:46 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The Office of the Consulate General of India in Chicago said on Saturday that it is extending all possible help to relatives and deceased of Amarnath Ghosh, the Kuchipudi dancer from Kolkata, who was shot dead in the US state of Missouri.

8th Indian in Qatar to return after fulfilling 'certain requirements': MEA

IANS | February 29, 2024 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 29 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday that the eighth Indian Navy veteran who was sentenced to death in Qatar along with seven others on espionage charges will return home after fulfilling 'certain requirements'.

Thousands of devotees take part in 'Palkhi Yatra' at BAPS UAE temple

IANS | February 28, 2024 4:15 PM

Dubai, Feb 28 (IANS) Thousands of devotees took part in a grand procession of the Hindu community members at the newly-inaugurated BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi which is set to open its doors to the general public from March 1.

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BJP's US friends support its election efforts with prayers, calls to India to boost voter turnout

Indian student's death in US possibly linked to Blue Whale suicide game

Indian crew on container ship which rammed Baltimore bridge, US officials laud timely warning

Overseas care workers can no longer bring dependants to UK

Indian women beyond borders - a formidable force in world politics

Nikki Haley suspends race for White House after more losses (2nd Lead)

Nikki Haley to quit GOP presidential race?

Taken up slain dancer's case 'strongly' with US: India on Amarnath Ghosh's death

8th Indian in Qatar to return after fulfilling 'certain requirements': MEA

Thousands of devotees take part in 'Palkhi Yatra' at BAPS UAE temple

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