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“Indian-Americans are taking over the country… you guys are incredible,” says Biden at NASA interaction
In under 50 days of presidency, Biden has appointed as many as 55 Indian-Americans to key posts in his administration, nearly half of whom are women.
Singapore to discontinue registering diesel cars by 2025: LTA
Singapore announced it is set to discontinue registering diesel-powered cars and taxis from 2025, five years ahead of previously scheduled, as part of its push to reduce emissions and encourage the adoption of electric vehicles.
UK Parliament tables debate on Indian farmers protests, press freedom for next week
British lawmakers are set to debate the issue of press freedom and safety of protesters in India next week in response to an e-petition which had crossed the 100,000-signature threshold required for such a debate, the House of Commons Petitions Committee confirmed yesterday.
Singapore foreign dependants will require work passes for employment from May: Ministry
Singapore Manpower Minister Josephine Teo announced that spouses and family members of foreigners working in Singapore, who hold dependant’s passes, will need to obtain a work pass in order to continue working in the country.
India, US reaffirm strategic partnership during bilateral UN diplomats’ meeting
India and the US have reaffirmed their strategic partnership and agreed to work together to strengthen multilateralism during a meeting between the top United Nations diplomats of the two countries.
Apsaras Arts Dance Company comes together with Wild Rice for a unique look at the life of refugees through theatre, poetry and Bharatanatyam
Agathi was conceptualised and is directed by Kumarasamy. It features choreography by Mohanapriyan Thavarajah, dramaturgy by Ivan Heng of Wild Rice and a narrative script by Audrey Perera and Alfian Sa’at.
Indian environment and economics expert Ligia Noronha appointed assistant secretary-general of the UN
Noronha will succeed another Indian, development economist Satya Tripathi, in this role.
White House withdraws Indian-American Neera Tanden’s nomination as director of Office of Management and Budget
Tanden would have been the first woman of color to lead the powerful budget agency.
Indian-American Maju Varghese appointed deputy assistant to President Biden and director of White House Military Office
The White House Military Office (WHMO) is a department within the White House Office that provides military support for White House functions.
