Aus PM greets Indians on Diwali
Melbourne: Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has greeted over 4,50,000 Indians living in the country on Diwali and praised their role during World War I. "Happy Diwali. It is a time to enjoy good food and entertainment, and to celebrate the bonds we share with family and friends. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of Diwali - the triumph of light over darkness," Abbott said. Highlighting the role of Indians in Galli
Cameron celebrates Diwali, hosts party
London: British Prime Minister David Cameron has hosted the annual Diwali party at his official residence here extending greetings to over 8,00,000 Hindus living in the UK and thanking them for their contribution to the country. "This festival o
Hindus in Pakistan demand holiday, aid package on Diwali
Islamabad: Pakistan's minority Hindu community leaders have asked Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to accept their demand for a public holiday on Diwali and announce a special aid package for them on the festival. Pakistan Hindu Council Patron-in-Chief Dr
SBI to carry on in UK despite crackdown on foreign banks
London: State Bank of India is determined to carry on retail banking operations in the UK despite a recent crackdown by the Bank of England on the operations of foreign-owned banks in the country. SBI, which has been operating in the UK for 95 years,
Modi to address joint session of Australian parliament
Melbourne: Narendra Modi will be the first Indian Prime Minister to address a special joint session of the Australian parliament during his visit to the country to attend the G20 leaders' Summit in Brisbane next month. While several Australian lawmak
Tarlochan Singh conferred with Sikh Lifetime Achievement Award
London: Sardar Tarlochan Singh, the former Chairman of India's National Minorities Commission, has been conferred with Sikh Lifetime Achievement Award 2014 for his outstanding contribution to Sikhism and other walks of life. Describing 81-year-old Si
Indian volunteers form largest group to serve Haj pilgrims
Jeddah: Over 2,000 Indian volunteers this year provided selfless service to Haj pilgrims, forming the largest expatriate group that lent great support in organising a successful and incident-free pilgrimage. "During Core Haj period more than 2,0
NRIs set up firm to promote Indian events in UK
London: A group of NRIs have come together to set up a company with the purpose of planning and promoting India-related events in UK, with the two-day Regional Pravasi Bharatiya Divas being their first assignment. The company, NRI UK Limited, is set
Modi magic continues. BJP set to form govt in Maharashtra, storms to power in Haryana
New Delhi: Knocking out Congress from its bastions, the Modi wave on Sunday placed BJP on the cusp of forming a government in Maharashtra with unexpected support from NCP while it stormed to power on its own in Haryana. The assembly elect
