Obama requested to take up Bhopal gas case during India trip
Washington: A leading world rights body has requested to US President Barack Obama to take up the case of the victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy with the Indian government during his visit to New Delhi as a Republic Day chief guest. "I strongly urge you to discuss this issue with Prime Minister Modi and issue a joint statement addressing the steps that will be taken to clean up the site, treat survivors' ongoing health problems and ensur
Over 11 million NRIs to be in Indias electoral rolls
New Delhi: More than 11 million NRIs and 20 lakh defence and paramilitary personnel will soon be enrolled in electoral rolls with the government today setting the ball rolling for exploring ways for facilitating electronic voting for them. Duri
Indian-origin shopkeeper dares to sell Charlie Hebdo in UK
London: An Indian-origin shopkeeper from a village in south-west England has decided to sell the latest edition of French satirical magazine 'Charlie Hebdo' despite fears of repercussions. "It is important for future generations to see this, to
Canadian gurdwara vandalised by miscreants
Edmonton: A gurdwara was vandalized on Saturday with obscene graffiti spray-painted on its wall by unknown people in Canada's Edmonton city, an official said. "Today we discovered something very deeply saddening to us. Some graffiti was put on t
California Attorney General Kamala Harris to run for US Senate
Los Angeles: California attorney general Kamala Harris, the first woman and the first minority to hold that office, will seek the US Senate seat being vacated by senator Barbara Boxer, an adviser with knowledge of her plans said on Monday. With her f
Indian priest arrested for possessing child pornography
New York: A 47-year-old Indian priest has been arrested in the US state of Florida on charges of possessing child pornography, with authorities saying he asked a 14-year old boy to help him delete about 40 pornographic images of young boys from his p
80 Indian ex-servicemen to be honoured in Bahrain
Manama: Eighty Indian ex-servicemen working in Bahrain will be honoured at a ceremony here to mark the 100th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's return to India from South Africa, an organiser said on Thursday. The chief guest at the event will be
Modi says Indian diaspora a great capital, opportunities await them
Gandhinagar: Indian diaspora is a ‘great capital’ for the country which needs to be nurtured, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today as he sought its cooperation in transforming India that awaits them with opportunities. Reaching out to
Tulsi Gabbard and Ami Bera take oath for their second term
Washington: Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and her Democratic congressional colleague Dr Ami Bera have been sworn in for their second consecutive term in the US House of Representatives. Gabbard, the first ever Hindu lawmaker, took her oath on Gita as t
