Manmohan enjoys immunity as PM but not as FM: US court
Washington: Ruling that former prime minister Manmohan Singh enjoys immunity in his capacity as the head of the state, but not as the finance minister, a US court has partially dismissed a human rights violation case against him filed by a US-based Sikh man and a Sikh rights group.
US District Judge James Boasberg in District of Columbia gave this ruling in an alleged human rights violation case filed by New York-based rights group, "
Worlds first green Hindu temple opened in UK
London: A Hindu temple, claimed to be the world's first 'eco-temple' featuring solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system, has been opened in northwest London in the UK. The ornate 20 million pounds Shree Swaminarayan Mandir temple in Kingsbury c
US lawmakers ask FIBA to end discriminatory policy against Sikhs
Washington: A bipartisan group of 20 influential American lawmakers has asked the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to end its discriminatory policy against Sikh players who wear turbans, an article of faith. "There is no evidence showi
Sri Lanka says won't allow terrorist acts against India
Colombo: Sri Lanka on Tuesday assured India that its soil would not be used for terror attacks against its neighbour even as Colombo has stepped up deportation of Pakistani nationals amid reports that they were involved in subversive acts directed at
Canadian Prime Minister praises India
Toronto: India and Canada have long standing and positive bilateral relations based on mutual interests, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said and lauded the contributions of Indo-Canadians to the prosperity of his country. "Our strong and dyna
Miffed with Pakistans Hurriyat meetings, India calls off talks
New Delhi: India called off the Foreign Secretary level talks scheduled between the two countries on August 25 in Islamabad on Monday after Pak High Commissioner Abdul Basit's decision to meet separatist leaders from Kashmir at Delhi. The moderate Hu
Australias Victoria state Premier praises Indian community
Melbourne: Victoria Premier Denis Napthine has praised the Indian community, saying it has made outstanding contributions in many areas including arts, science, education and business in the Australian state. Napthine was speaking here at the gala di
70,000 people attend Europe's biggest Janmashtami celebration
London: An estimated 70,000 people from all over the UK visited the Bhaktivedanta Manor Hare Krishna Temple in Watford for Europe's biggest and most spectacular Janmashtami festival, celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. Bhaktivedanta Manor's serene
Indian-origin 'chicken king' to review hygiene at UK factory
London: An Indian-origin businessman, referred to as UK's "Chicken King" which was at the centre of an investigation into contamination of poultry, has been asked to review its procedures, a media report said. Ravi Boparan's 2 Sisters Group
