Sikh-origin British army officer Captain Preet Chandi has broken the world record for the furthest unsupported solo polar ski expedition in history.
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Mikey Hothi is first Sikh-origin mayor in California
USA News: Mikey Hothi, whose parents are from India, has been unanimously elected as the mayor of Lodi city in northern California, becoming the first Sikh to hold the top position in the city’s history.
Harsha Thangirala’s passion for music takes him on global journey
Harsha Thangirala’s childhood interest in music has blossomed into a fruitful career. The young music editor has not let anything get in the way of achieving his dreams.
41 Pakistan-based Indian nationals gave up Indian citizenship last year: Indian government
India News: As many as 41 Pakistan-based Indian nationals gave up their Indian citizenship last year, compared to only seven in 2020, according to the Union government in Parliament.
Late CDS Bipin Rawat, Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella among list of Padma awardees
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Google CEO Sundar Pichai were conferred with Padma Bhushan awards as the government announced Padma awards on the eve of Republic day.
Singapore polytechnic to fire lecturer for his racist remarks against Indian-Chinese descent couple
Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) in Singapore said it is planning to fire the senior lecturer who was recorded making racist remarks against an Indian-Chinese descent couple.
OCI cardholders no longer need to carry old passport while travelling to India
People of Indian origin and Indian diaspora who have an overseas citizen of India (OCI) card are now not required to carry their old, expired passports for travel to India, as required earlier, according to a statement.
OCI card holders will need special permission for Tabligh, journalistic activities: Indian government
OCI card holders will also need to take permission for research, internship or employment in any foreign diplomatic missions or foreign government organisations in India.
MEA launches Global Pravasi Rishta Portal to connect with Indian diaspora ahead of PBD 2021
Indian External Affairs Ministry yesterday launched the Global Pravasi Rishta portal and app to connect with the nearly 31.2-million strong Indian diaspora across the world.
VFS Global wins contract to provide visa, OCI and passport services for India across the United States
VFS Global’s India Consular Application Centres will be located in six cities – Washington DC, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta and Houston.