Labour Friends of India (LFIN), the diaspora representative group of the United Kingdom’s Opposition Labour Party, launched its new ‘Mahatma Gandhi Future Leaders Programme’ to encourage greater Indian diaspora representation in the elected offices of the party.
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In Pics: Indian Independence Day celebrations around the world
On the occasion of India’s 74th Independence Day, Indian flags were unfurled across the world and virtual ceremonies held on account of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Make in India, make for the world”, says PM Modi in Independence Day speech
He addressed a variety of issues ranging from an atmanirbhar or self-reliant India to addressing the country’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic as well as launching the National Digital Health Mission.
India-US relations will deepen post-pandemic, says CGI San Francisco Dr T V Nagendra Prasad
United States (US) firms are looking at India as an engine for growth post-pandemic, said Dr T V Nagendra Prasad, Consulate General of India, San Francisco.
Singapore to host 110th Lions Clubs International Convention in 2028
Singapore has been re-selected to host one of the world’s largest annual conventions – the 110th Lions Clubs International Convention in 2028 – following the cancellation of this year’s event.
Singapore commits SGD250 million to drive technology and innovation in fintech sector
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will commit SGD250 million over the next three years to accelerate technology and innovation-driven growth in the financial sector.
Trump administration makes certain exceptions in H-1B visa ban
The Donald Trump administration has decided to make certain exceptions in its ban on H-1B, L-1 and certain categories of J1 visas
Kamala Harris discusses her Jamaican, Indian roots in first campaign event with Biden in Delaware
Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic US Presidential nominee, and his new running mate Kamala Harris held their first campaign event together in Delaware.
Singapore announces transformation roadmap for training and adult education sector
Singapore has announced a slate of new initiatives to accelerate the transformation of the country’s Training and Adult Education (TAE) sector.
Kamala Harris continues to break the glass ceiling
Born in Oakland, California, Harris is the daughter of Shyamala Gopalan, an Indian-origin cancer researcher from Chennai and Donald Harris, a Stanford University economics professor who emigrated from Jamaica.
