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Murderer of Indian-American sheriff’s deputy sentenced to death
New York, Oct 27 The man who murdered an Indian-American Sikh sheriffs deputy in Texas has been sentenced to death, according to officials. The verdict was handed down on Wednesday by the jury, a panel made up of citizens, which had earlier found Robert Solis guilty of murdering Sandeep Dhaliwal ...Canadian city gets first turban-wearing Sikh woman councillor
Toronto, Oct 26 Indo-Canadian healthcare worker Navjit Kaur Brar has become the first turban-wearing Sikh woman to be elected as Brampton City Councillor in the recent Municipal council polls. Brar, a respiratory therapist and a mother of three, won the race for City Councillor in Wards 2 and 6, beating ...Italy celebrates World Pasta Day as exports surge
Rome, Oct 26 Italy celebrated World Pasta Day by announcing record exports for one of its most iconic products, as its economy was suffering from rising prices and slowing output. The 24th edition of World Pasta Day was marked around Italy on Tuesday and in some other countries with special ...Canadian PM greets Sikhs for celebrating Bandi Chhor Divas
Ottawa, Oct 25 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has greeted the Sikh community on the occasion of Bandi Chhor Divas. In an official statement issued on Monday, the Prime Minister said: Today, we join Sikh communities in Canada and around the world to celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas. On this holiday, ...Biden thanks Indian Americans as he hosts Diwali event at White House
New York, Oct 25 Hosting a Diwali reception at the White House, attended by more than 200 prominent Indian-Americans, US President Joe Biden thanked the community for making the festival of lights a joyous part of the American culture. More than a billion Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists celebrated the ...Gujarati family’s death in Canada: Police seek public help
Toronto, Oct 22 The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), which is investigating the deaths of four members of a Gujarati family who froze to death while trying to enter the US illegally in January, has sought public help about the movement of the victims in Canada. The bodies of Jagdishkumar ...US House panel issues subpoena to Trump over Capitol riot
Washington, Oct 22 The US House select committee investigating 2021's Capitol riot issued a subpoena to former US President Donald Trump. The move came more than a week after the panel voted unanimously to seek testimony and documents relevant to the investigation into the incident on January 6, 2021, and ...5.1-magnitude quake jolts Japan, no tsunami warning issued
Tokyo, Oct 21 An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck off Japan's Fukushima prefecture on Friday, the national weather agency said, although no tsunami warning was issued. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the temblor, which occurred at 3.19 p.m. (local time), was centred offshore with its ...UN deputy chief calls for promoting women’s participation in peacebuilding
United Nations, Oct 21 The international community should step up efforts to promote women's participation in conflict prevention and peacebuilding, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has said. The participation of women at all levels "has played a pivotal role in changing the way we approach peace and security over ...Canadian citizenship for 300,000 people by March 2023, Indians to benefit
Ottawa, Oct 19 Canada aims to grant citizenship to 300,000 people in the 2022-2023 fiscal year, a move likely to benefit many Indians. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) memo recommends that it process a total of 285,000 decisions and 300,000 new citizens by March 31, 2023. A decision ...
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