The bill was introduced by the Joint Government Administration and Elections Committee, a bipartisan panel consisting of both Senators and Representatives. The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) played a key role in the process, working closely with local community members, including Hamden resident Rajeev Pahuja, to garner widespread support for the legislation.
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British PM’s office apologises for serving non-veg foods, alcohol during Diwali event
Keir Starmer’s office apologises over Diwali food row
British Hindus feel shocked after meat, alcohol were allegedly served during UK PM’s Diwali party
British Hindus express shock after meat and alcohol were allegedly served during Diwali event hosted by the PM.
PM Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers in Gujarat’s Kutch continuing his tradition since 2014
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday celebrated Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, with soldiers in the Kutch district of Gujarat in keeping with the tradition of spending time with India’s defenders ever since he became the PM. Modi exchanged sweets with the personnel from Border Security Force (BSF), Indian Army and Air Force […]
India gives itself Dhanteras gift, shifting 102 tonnes of gold from Bank of England vault
India shifts USD 237K tonnes of gold from Bank of England vault
Diwali 2024: Be alert and don’t shop till you drop into an online scammer’s trap
The festival of Diwali is just days away, and for Indians everywhere, it means cherry-picking the best buys from an explosion of online shopping offers. However, in this day and age, a dealfest also means that cyber-crooks are just as much out there, picking their targets.
India remains world’s largest growing economy, but 3 key reforms needed, says IMF Asia-Pacific director
In 2024, the upcoming festival of Diwali, celebrated by the Indian diaspora around the world, is expected to see a total domestic spending of INR 1.8 trillion (USD 21.18 billion) by urban Indians alone. The size of the whole Diwali market in India is about 2.5 times that figure.
Diwali brings a symphony of Indian flavours to Tiffin Room at Raffles Hotel Singapore
Each dish showcases the diverse flavours and aromatic spices that span India’s culinary landscape, from the North to the South, and East to West. Complementing this gastronomic journey is a refined selection of alcoholic beverages, handpicked by Raffles’ resident sommeliers.
EAM Jaishankar gifts UK PM Rishi Sunak Lord Ganesha statue, Virat Kohli-signed cricket bat on Diwali
Kohli-signed cricket bat, Ganesh idol for Rishi Sunak from India on Diwali
Diwali in Singapore: President Tharman hosts his first Deepavali open house at The Istana
Indian-origin Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who was elected recently with a landslide margin of votes, hosted thousands of people at his first Deepavali (aka Diwali) open house at The Istana.
