US President Donald Trump has announced his intent to nominate Indian-American Manisha Singh to a key administration position in US State Department that would make her in charge of economic diplomacy, PTI was quoted as saying.
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Dubai now boasts of first ‘Water Home’
Known for its penchant for creating new wonders, Dubai now boasts its first ‘water home’ along the city’s newest attraction – Dubai Water Canal – to berth at Marasi Business Bay.
Indians heading to US eligible for quick clearance at ports under Global Entry Programme
Even as thousands of Indians face deportation after the Trump Administration scrapped the Dreamers Programme, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) department has recommended the Global Entry Programme for Indians for an expedited clearance of pre-approved, low-risk travellers at the airports a
Hollywood Sikh Temple in Los Angeles vandalised with hate graffiti threatening to ‘nuke’ Sikhs
A gurdwara in the US state of California was vandalised, with hate messages scrawled on its walls, including one calling for “nuking” Sikhs.
US-based media watch body calls for probe into Gauri Lankesh’s killing
A US-based media watchdog today urged the Karnataka Police to thoroughly investigate the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh who was shot dead at her residence in Bangalore.
Punjab CM to launch scheme for Punjabi-origin youth to connect to their roots next week in London
In its latest outreach initiative towards the state’s diaspora, the Punjab government announced it will approach Punjabi-origin youth through its newly conceived ‘Connect to your roots’ programme.
Indian-American leaders dismiss Trump’s DACA decision, 15 states challenge it
US President Donald Trump’s decision of scrapping the programme that grants work permits to immigrants who arrived in the country illegally as children, has created a stir among people, including Indian-origin leaders.
Indian woman jailed for car accident which caused death of baby
In a horrific accident, a 32-year-old Indian woman in Australia has been sentenced to over two years in jail after a court found her guilty of “wanton disregard of the law” which led to a car crash with a pregnant woman whose baby died.
IKEA offers month-long paternity leave to South-east Asia employees
Singapore news: New fathers in South-east Asia, including Singapore, working in IKEA stores and office, will get four weeks of paternity leave.
India should push for deep water gas pipeline from Iran-Oman bypassing Pakistan: Assocham
India must push for a trans-national deep-water gas pipeline from Iran, passing through Oman but bypassing Pakistan, according to an Assocham study released recently.
