Chandigarh, Dec 8 (IANS) Punjab-origin Rachna Singh, a postgraduate in psychology from Panjab University here, has created a history of sorts after she was sworn in as Minister of Education and… Continue reading Punjab-origin Rachna Singh becomes first South Asian minister in Canada
Melbourne, Nov 18 (IANS) Two Indian-origin achievers are among 20 inspiring Australians who have won A$$1 million grant ($672,805) for creating sustainable and innovative solutions to address community issues. New South… Continue reading 2 Indian-origin community helpers in Australia win $672,805 mn grant
New York, Nov 17 (IANS) Two Indian-Americans have made it to Fortune’s annual ’40 Under 40′ list, featuring founders, executives, investors, and activists who are shaping business in 2022. Kanav Kariya,… Continue reading 2 Indian-Americans in Fortune’s 40 Under 40 List
Singapore, Nov 17 (IANS) An Indian national has been jailed in Singapore for nine weeks after he committed fraud involving more than S$26,000 that was traced to three fraud victims in… Continue reading Indian national jailed in Singapore for bank fraud
London, Nov 16 (IANS) In a new scheme introduced by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to fortify bilateral and economic ties, 3,000 Indians will be granted visas annually to come to… Continue reading New scheme to grant 3,000 UK visas to Indians annually
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The presence of Indian students in American universities has increased by 19 per cent compared to the last year, and nearly 21 per cent of over… Continue reading Indian students in US surge by 19% in 2021-22: Report
Melbourne, Nov 15 (IANS) Indian-origin Sikh Amar Singh has been honoured with the New South Wales Australian of the Year award for supporting the community impacted by floods, bushfires, drought and… Continue reading Indian-origin Sikh wins 2023 NSW Australian of the Year award
Washington, Nov 12 (IANS) Nabeela Syed is 23-years-old and member-elect of the Illinois state general. When sworn in, Syed will be its youngest member yet. “My name is Nabeela Syed. I’m… Continue reading Indian-American Nabeela Syed makes history in US midterm polls
London, Nov 10 (IANS) Daily Sikh prayer books, called the Nitnem Gutka, have been issued to Sikh military personnel in the UK for the first time in 100 years, a media… Continue reading Sikh prayer books issued to UK military personnel after 100 yrs
London, Nov 10 (IANS) Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, who allegedly cheated Punjab National Bank (PNB) of over Rs 11,000 crore, is likely to be extradited soon to India from the… Continue reading Nirav Modi loses appeal in UK High Court, may be extradited to India soon
New York, Nov 9 (IANS) Waseem Maknojiya, a 38 year-old Indian national, has been sentenced to five years in prison by a Texas court for committing mail fraud and duping… Continue reading Indian national in US gets 5 years jail for call centre fraud
New York, Nov 9 (IANS) Indian-American Aruna Miller has been elected Lieutenant Governor of Maryland in the midterm elections in which the Democrats wrested the top spots in the state from… Continue reading Indian-American Aruna Miller elected Maryland’s Lt Governor
