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Canada's policy of giving a free run to South Asian separatists might boomerang on it

When the LTTE waged ethnic war in Sri Lanka with a base on Canadian soil, Sri Lanka could do nothing about it, as it was a small country facing a tough local challenge. But such would not be the case with India, a large country with considerable muscle power to defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty.

US disinclined to jeopardize India ties over alleged plot to kill Sikh separatist

It is obvious that the U.S. sees India as perhaps its most important strategic relationship not just in Asia but even globally in the context of an increasingly assertive China.

Nikki Haley: The doughy Indian American who is taking on Trump

Will American women respond to Nikki, count her as one of them, and make her the President of the USA, now or in 2028? 

'Global Indians' in the 21st century: Why Desis are the most prepared diaspora for the mad new world order

Given that Indian settlers are generally law-abiding citizens with a high focus on education and are positive contributors to the local economy they are considered a model minority group. India’s rising economic stature and the government of India’s regular engagement with the diaspora have raised the diaspora’s stock within the host nation.

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UK's new immigration system to benefit Pakistanis

The new immigration policy announced by the British government will help Pakistani nationals and strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two countries, a senior British official said. The new system enables the "best and brightest" to visit UK to study, work or live

Two Sikhs, including head priest of a Kabul gurdwara, being evacuated to India

The head granthi (priest) of the Karte Parwan Gurdwara in Kabul along with an Afghan Sikh, who is the caretaker of a gurdwara in Khost province, have been evacuated from Kabul and are on their way to India, via Tehran, said Puneet Singh Chandhok, president Indian World Forum

US designates Pakistan, China among countries for 'systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom'

The US on Wednesday designated China and Pakistan as “Countries of Particular Concern” for having engaged in or tolerated “systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom”, and the terror outfits al-Shabab, Boko Haram, ISIS, and Taliban as “Entities of Particular Concern"

To sanction or not sanction India: US in a dilemma over Russian S400 anti-missile system

The US has concerns over the Russian Triumf S400 anti-missile system that has started arriving in India, but India's emergence as a key partner of the US in the Indo-Pacific region where they confront threats from China creates a dilemma for Washington

UAE announces labour-friendly laws, to benefit South Asian expat workers

In a development that would benefit thousands of expatriate South Asian workers, the UAE on Monday announced a new law for the regulation of labour relations, that seeks to offer more protection to employees from harassment and the unlawful seizure of documents

Senior US official to visit the Maldives and Nepal

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will travel to Malé, Maldives and Kathmandu, Nepal, the State Department announced

Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai ties knot in Birmingham with Pakistani cricket official

Pakistani Nobel laureate and education activist Malala Yousafzai got married in a small ceremony in Birmingham to a senior official of Pakistan's cricket board

Indian origin scientist from Pune named primary contributor to invention of Moderna's Covid vaccine

An Indian-origin scientist has been identified by Moderna as the primary contributor to its Covid-19 vaccine

Pakistanis among top six countries seeking asylum in EU, says report; increased attacks by militants on vulnerable groups

Pakistanis are among the top nationalities seeking asylum in the European Union (EU), a report from the EU asylum support office said, adding increased targeted killings and attacks on minorities, forced conversions are among the reasons

'India's vaccine producers are India's gift to the world': Texas-India vaccine diplomacy announces Covid vaccine at $1.5 per dose

The Texas-India vaccine diplomacy, a collaboration for shared global health between Indian pharmaceutical company Biological E and the Texas Children''s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, has led to the development of a cost-efficient vaccine against COVID-19 for USD 1.50 per dose, according to a top American scientist

Australia recognises India's Covaxin as it eases travel curbs

In welcome news for Indian travellers and students, Australia Monday recognized India's Covaxin for the purpose of travel to the country as it eased curbs on international travel

Modi meets Pope at the Vatican, invites him to visit India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Pope Francis to India after a significant one-on-one meeting in the Vatican City on Saturday

Indian origin pharma CEO killed in US in robbery attempt after his casino win

The Indian American CEO of a pharmaceutical company has been killed in a robbery attempt at home in New Jersey, US allegedly by a man who followed him home from a casino after seeing him win big about $10,000, according to local media reports

India, US to consult, share information on potential terrorism threats from Afghanistan

Steadily expanding the scope of their strategic partnership to cover more and more areas of defense and security, India and the United States have announced that they will expand sharing information on terrorist threats and will consult on potential terror threats from Afghanistan where the Taliban has wrested control, according to the State Department

Indiaspora honors Indian Americans in public service at Diwali celebration

Indiaspora, a nonprofit organization of global Indian diaspora leaders, hosted a Diwali celebration with several community partners in the US Capitol Rayburn House Office Building in Washington DC to honor Indian Americans who have been elected, appointed, and nominated to public office, as well as staffers on Capitol Hill, for their contributions to government service