Tag: Indian Diaspora

Indian diaspora makes it big in South African Parliament and provincial legislatures

June 18, 2024 admin

Anilkumar Kesava Pillai | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Mergan Chetty | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Marlaine Nair | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Riona Gokool | Photo Credit: Special arrangement A few candidates of Indian descent belonging to various political parties have made it big in the recently held elections of South Africa and posted back-to-back…

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Two Indian spies expelled from Australia for trying to ‘steal secrets’ in 2020: Australian media

May 1, 2024 admin

Mike Burgess, Director-General, Australian Security Intelligence Organisation. Photo: X/@ASIOGovAu Australia expelled two Indian spies in 2020 for allegedly trying to “steal secrets” about sensitive defence projects and airport security, the Australian media reported on April 30. While The Australian and The Sydney Morning Herald said two Indian spies were booted out, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation…

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U.K.’s Labour Party uses Holi message to connect with Indian diaspora

March 29, 2024 admin

Britain’s Labour Party leader Keir Starmerin Dudley, England. File photo | Photo Credit: AP The United Kingdom’s Opposition Labour Party used Holi to reach out to the Indian diaspora, with party leader Keir Starmer tapping into the spring festival’s message of ushering in the new in an election year. During an event organised by British-Indian…

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Indian-Americans condemn increasing instances of hate against Hindus in Canada

September 29, 2023 admin

The Indian flag is seen flying at the High Commission of India in Ottawa, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP A group of eminent Indian-Americans has condemned the brazen hateful comments and a hostile environment against Hindus in Canada and asked Ottawa not to mix freedom of expression with freedom for terror and…

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