The US House of Representatives is slated to consider the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act which was written by legendary civil rights activists Congressman John Lewis, who died early this year, today.
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India invites UK PM Boris Johnson as Republic Day chief guest
India has invited United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson as the guest for Republic Day. The invite was extended during PM Modi’s call to UK PM last week, stated sources.
Ministry of Finance invites Singaporeans to share views for Budget 2021
Individuals, households, and businesses can do so over a six-week period, from now until January 8, 2021.
Indian-American Maju Varghese named in Biden’s Presidential Inauguration Committee
The major events of the inauguration ceremony are the oath of office, inaugural address, parade and inaugural ball.
US court strikes down Trump administration rules aiming to restrict number of H-1B visas
In October the Trump government had announced changes in the granting of visas to overseas skilled workers like the H-1B visa.
UK to start vaccinating people against COVID-19 after approving Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for use
Britain’s vaccine committee will decide how to prioritise the vaccine distribution.
Election Commission of India proposes allowing NRIs to vote through postal ballots
Election Commission of India has approached the government to permit Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to cast their votes through postal ballots.
26/11 key accused Tahawwur Rana should be extradited to India: US govt to court
The US government submitted to a California court that Tahawwur Rana, the key accused of 26/11 Mumbai attack, be cleared for extradition to India.
Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble postponed to 2021
In view of the recent rise in daily COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong, the Singapore – Hong Kong Air Travel Bubble (ATB) has been deferred to beyond December 2020.
Indian-American lawmaker says ‘US stands with India’ with respects to China
Influential Indian-American lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi has expressed concern over reports of China’s continuing construction activities along the Indian border in Ladakh, saying if the reports are true, it is a “provocative measure” on the part of Beijing and fits the pattern of its conduct in the
