Washington, April 22 (IANS) Bihar officials pitched the state’s growth and technology vision to the diaspora at Bihar Diwas 2026 celebrations in New York.The event was held at the Consulate General of India and brought together diplomats, policymakers and members of the Indian diaspora. Emcee Komal Sharan opened the programme and welcomed attendees.Asserting that “Bihar is ready for transformation,” Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit urged people of Bihari origin across the world to cont…
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New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has said that India continues to remain an open and compelling destination for global capital, supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, a rapidly expanding investor base, and a reform-oriented policy environment.The SEBI chief was speaking at an interactive session — jointly organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Consulate General of India (CGI) — with global…
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) The Washington State Senate has passed a resolution honouring India’s 77th Republic Day, citing India’s democratic traditions and the contributions of the Indian-American community. The resolution, Senate Resolution No. 8674, was adopted in Olympia with bipartisan support. It recognised India’s strong democratic legacy and noted the growing ties between India and Washington state. It also highlighted agriculture, trade, technology, and critical and emerging technologies…
Atlanta, Jan 24 (IANS) The Consulate General of India in Atlanta has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic shooting incident in Georgia that claimed the lives of four adults, including an Indian national, and has assured full assistance to the bereaved family.In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Consulate said: “We are deeply grieved by a tragic shooting incident linked to an alleged family dispute, in which an Indian national was among the victims. The alleged shooter has been arrested, and a…
Toronto, Jan 21 (IANS) Underscoring India’s significant role in inclusive, responsible, and impact-driven artificial intelligence (AI), the Consulate General of India in Canada’s Toronto hosted the “India-Canada AI Dialogue 2026”, emphasising the significance of bilateral cooperation for shared economic and societal benefits.The high-level dialogue was organised in partnership with the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada India Tech Council, and Zoho Inc.According to the Indian Cons…
Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) Seattle University and the Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted a briefing session on the AI India Impact Summit 2026, highlighting India’s approach to artificial intelligence as a tool for social good, sustainability and inclusive economic growth.The event was held at the Casey Commons Conference Hall on the Seattle University campus on Monday and drew a large turnout of students and senior faculty. The discussion focused on the summit’s theme, “People, P…
Toronto, Jan 7 (IANS) The ‘One Stop Centre for Women’ (OSCW), recently established at the Consulate General of India in Canada’s Toronto, is now fully operational, offering assistance to Indian women nationals in distress. According to the Indian Consulate General, the centre provides accessible support to women in Canada while fostering a safe, inclusive environment.Speaking to Canadian media outlet Radio Canada International, Indian Acting Consul General in Toronto, Kapidhwaja Pratap Singh, hi…
Toronto, Dec 27 (IANS) The Consulate General of India in Canada’s Toronto has set up a dedicated One Stop Centre for Women (OSCW), to assist Indian women facing distress, covering issues including domestic violence, abuse, family conflict, abandonment, exploitation and legal challenges. The Centre would operate from the Indian mission in Toronto. “The One Stop Centre will provide coordinated, beneficiary-centred assistance by connecting aggrieved women to timely and appropriate pathways of suppo…
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) A 20-year-old Indian student was fatally shot near the University of Toronto’s Scarborough campus, following which the Canadian Police launched a manhunt and an appeal to the public for information related to the incident. The victim has been identified as Shivank Avasthi, an Indian national pursuing doctoral studies in Canada. According to Toronto Police, he was discovered with a gunshot injury on Tuesday afternoon, marking the city’s 41st homicide case of the year….