New York, Oct 21 (IANS) Former US federal health official Nirav Shah has announced his run for Governor of Maine, joining the race for the Democratic Party nomination.”We are at a crossroads and we need a governor with proven leadership experience who is ready to tackle our challenges on day one,” Shah posted on X on Monday. “I’m running to feed kids, fix housing, fund healthcare, and fuel growth,” he wrote.Shah is vying to succeed Democrat Maine Governor Janet Mills, who is leaving the state …

New York, Oct 21 (IANS) A stretch of a road in New York has been renamed Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Marg honouring the ninth Sikh guru’s legacy.Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in a post on X Tuesday called it a “proud moment for the Sikh Sangat”.The Guru is “the epitome of religious freedom and protector of human rights”, he said.Recalling his stay in the multicultural city as India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, he wrote on X, “This befitting honour highlights t…

Thimphu, Oct 20 (IANS) Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on Monday shared heartfelt greetings on Diwali, wishing that the festival of lights would usher in hope, harmony, and new beginnings. In a post on X, the Bhutanese PM said: “Wishing everyone a bright and joyful Diwali filled with love, laughter, and togetherness. May the light of this festival guide us towards hope, harmony, and new beginnings.”Meanwhile, Israel also extended warm wishes on the occasion, calling for peace, renewa…

Tokyo, Oct 18 (IANS) Indian diplomatic missions worldwide on Saturday celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights, reflecting India’s vibrant cultural heritage and conveying the universal message of unity and harmony.In Japan, students, faculty, and members of the Indian community, along with friends of India, came together to celebrate Diwali at Shimane University.Addressing the celebration in a video message, R. Madhu Sudan, Charge d’Affaires, Embassy of India in Tokyo, highlighted the growing f…

Kampala, Oct 17 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday interacted with the Indian community in Uganda, lauding their enterprise, dedication and love for India and describing them as a living bridge of friendship between the two nations Taking to X, Singh said, “Pleased to interact with the dynamic Indian diaspora in Uganda. Their enterprise, commitment, and affection for India continue to be a living bridge of friendship between our two nations.”The…

New York, Oct 17 (IANS) In the United States, New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosted a Diwali celebration at his official residence, extending warm greetings to the Indian community and lauding their valuable contributions to the city’s cultural and economic life.Representing the Consulate General of India in New York, Deputy Consul General (DCG) Vishal Jayeshbhai Harsh conveyed festive wishes underlining Diwali’s timeless message of light, hope, and joy”A joyous Diwali celebration hosted by Mayo…

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Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 13 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s upcoming Middle East tour has undergone a change after the Ministry of External Affairs declined permission for his visit to Saudi Arabia.The revised schedule will now include Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE. Vijayan, accompanied by Fisheries and Culture Minister Saji Cherian, will begin the tour on Tuesday with the first stop in Bahrain.During the multi-country trip, Vijayan is expected to return to Kerala tw…

Colombo, Oct 12 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday attended the launch of the Indian Housing Project Stage 2 Phase IV, with the Indian High Commission saying that the drive encompasses a commitment to the construction of 60,000 houses, while this particular phase covers 4,700 More than 2,000 beneficiaries and their family members were present during the event, according to a statement by the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka.Besides them, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Pla…

New York, Oct 11 (IANS) Around 90 members of the Indian-American community joined the parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP P.P. Chaudhary for an interactive session in New York.The delegation lauded the diaspora’s contributions to the US-India partnership and for promoting India in various meaningful ways.The parliamentarians also welcomed the Indian-American community to be part of the ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ journey.The Indian-origin US Senators Raj Mukherji and Vin Gopal also participated in t…