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Three Bangladesh nationals are unaccounted for in war-torn Ethiopia and their fate is unknown
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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Indian American election victories: The remarkable political progress of a community
“In the early 80s, there were two city council members from the Indian American community in small towns – a remarkable achievement then. From those days we have traveled a long way to win many positions in several states, including the vice presidency of the US,” said Dr. Thomas Abraham, founder-president and currently Chairman of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO), at a celebratory event online honoring the newly elected members to various state legislatures
Sri Lanka-born doctor at forefront of Oxford coronavirus vaccine
While the world is racing against to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, the role of a Sri Lanka-born doctor, Maheshi Ramasamy, is not known to many people in the subcontinent
91% Nepalis abroad recover from COVID-19: NRNA
A total of 91 per cent of Nepalis infected with COVID-19 abroad have recovered from the contagion, Non-Resident Nepali Association said today
Dubai-based Indian attacked by surgical mask-wearing burglars
A Dubai-based Indian has claimed that he was attacked by burglars wearing surgical masks at his home while he was sleeping, a media report said
Indian-American scientists identify possible COVID-19 treatment
A team of Indian-origin immunologists in the US has discovered a potential strategy to prevent life-threatening inflammation, lung damage and organ failure in patients with COVID-19
Indian American Mala Adiga appointed policy director for Jill Biden
Joe Biden, who will become the United States president in January, appointed on Friday an Indian American, Mala Adiga, to be the policy director for his wife Jill, who will be the First Lady
SBP warns of forced repatriation of overseas Pakistani workers
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has warned over possible forced repatriation of overseas workers that could create grave problems for the economy urging the government to evolve a comprehensive strategy to deal with the situation
Diplomatic missions advise Pakistani diaspora in UAE to abide by social media laws
The Pakistan diplomatic missions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have advised the community to abide by the Emirates’ rules and regulations, especially social media laws
Sri Lankans in Russia advsied not to fall victim to human trafficking
Sri Lanka’s embassy in the Russian capital Moscow is warning Sri Lankans not to fall victim to the fake promises of human traffickers due to a rise in complaints against phoney foreign employment and education agencies on the island, the Foreign Ministry said
Bangladeshi couple pleads guilty in US court to helping ISIS
A Bangladeshi couple based in Pennsylvania has pleaded guilty in a US federal court to providing support to family members who joined ISIS in Syria
Bangladeshi activist wins first Minu Memorial Award in South Korea
Shekh al Mamun, a migrants' rights activist and movie director, has become the first winner of the Minu Memorial Award, recognizing him for his years-long contribution to enhancing immigrant workers' rights in Korea
Record number of 20 Indian Americans win election to the State Houses
A record number of Indian Americans won the election as lawmakers to US state houses. Twenty of them from 13 states won the election as state representatives and senators
Nepali man jailed 40 years without trial in Kolkata
The mother of a Nepali man who has been languishing in a Kolkata jail without trial for the past 40 years has finally found out his whereabouts after efforts by journalists, lawyers and even amateur ham radio enthusiasts in India and Nepal
Seven dead, 11 injured in a fire at Nepali restaurant in Hong Kong
Seven people died and 11 others sustained injuries in a fire that broke out at a Nepali restaurant in Hong Kong on Sunday
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