Deepak Obhrai, Canada’s Punjabi Community Leader Dies at 69
Veteran Indo-Canadian politician Deepak Obhrai, the first Hindu to be elected to the country’s House of Commons and the longest-serving Conservative Party Member of Parliament in that chamber. He was 69.
Obhrai’s death shocked Canada’s political fraternity which is led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his predecessor Stephen Harper.
He...
Gupta Family’s Mining Operations in South Africa to Be Sold off
Controversial Indian origin Gupta family’s coal and mining operations in South Africa are to be sold off after its proprietors left the country amid increasing allegations of their irregular dealings with state departments.
GoIndustry Dovebid, the business rescue practitioners of the Gupta-owned Optimum Coal Mine, Optimum Coal Terminal and Koornfontein...
Nepal Government Annuls Citizenship of 8 Indian origin People
The Nepal government on Sunday declared the citizenship of eight people of Indian origin as invalid on the ground that they obtained the citizenship through forged documents.
According to officials, the decision to cancel the citizenship certificates of the eight Indian origin individuals was taken in a cabinet meeting.
The eight...
Ola Expands Its Services in Australia
Indian transporting company Ola launched its services in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Australia as part of ongoing efforts to provide the community with a better ride-share experience.
Ola already has its presence in some parts of Australia and after receiving a large number of requests to introduce the services in other...
Indian Drug Dealer Shashi Dhar Sahnan Named Among UK’s Most Wanted Fugitives List
The United Kingdom officials have urged the public to help apprehend 11 fugitives, including an India-born Shashi Dhar Sahnan, who is suspected to be involved in murders, drug trafficking, and sex offenses.
The 61-year-old Sahnan from Leicester is accused of importing heroin into the United Kingdom in 2007 and currently...
Netherlands Ban Burqas in Public Spaces
Amid much controversy, Netherlands declared the prohibition of the use of burqas in public spaces. The prohibit came into effect on Thursday.
The law considers Islamic garments such as the burqa, niqab, and also full-face helmet or balaclavas, which are to a certain extent common during low temperatures.
The burqa is...
Indian Origin CEO of World’s Largest Steelmaker Among Donors to Boris Johnson’s UK PM Campaign
Indian origin steel magnate in UK Lakshmi Mittal contributed 10,000 pounds to support Boris Johnson in his campaign to become the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister, according to an official document.
The 69-year-old Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the world’s largest steelmaker ArcelorMittal, is registered as a "private and individual"...
‘Staff Paid Fairly: Indian Entrepreneur Defends Baby Blanket Chosen by Meghan Markle
An Indian entrepreneur, whose organic baby blanket Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle used to wrap up her son Archie during his first public outing last month, has defended the price range and pay of the workers in the Indian factories creating the artisanal range.
The 37-year-old chose Malabar Baby's 'Erawan...
Kerala Man, Who Joined ISIS, Dies in American Drone Strike in Afghanistan
A man from Kerala, who joined Jihadist militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in October 2017, reportedly died in an American drone strike in Afghanistan on July 18.
Muhammad Muhasin, the resident of Edappal town in Malappuram district in Kerala died along with a key commander of the Islamic...
Organic Baby Shawl Meghan Markle Used to Swaddle Baby Archie Is Made in Indian Sweat Shop
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle, who is eco-conscious, cradled her son Archie during his first family outing in an organic shawl reportedly made in an Indian sweatshop where workers are paid as little as 37 pence per hour.
Erawan Cotton Dohar is a traditional summer product and is sold by...
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