New York, Aug 22 : Thousands of Indians in traditional finery celebrated India’s 70th Independence Day here at one of the largest parades outside the country with the iconic Empire State Building lighting up in Indian tricolour. The 36th India Day Parade by the Federation of Indian Associations – New York, New Jersey, Connecticut yesterday […]
Chandigarh, Aug 21: Punjab government will invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to preside over a seminar in the national capital on the life, philosophy and teachings of Guru Gobind Singh as a part of year-long celebrations commemorating his 350th Parkash Utsav across the country. The decision was taken by Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal […]
Ottawa : An Indo-Canadian Sikh Cabinet Minister, Bardish Chagger, was sworn in as the new leader of the government in the House of Commons, becoming the first woman to hold the position in Canadian parliament, the media reported. “This is a tremendous opportunity. I have been involved in the political process for basically my whole […]
Srinagar, August 21 : The Army on Sunday foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Tangdhar sector of Kashmir, killing three militants who were involved in an attack on a BSF post in the area two days ago.“The Army foiled an infiltration bid in Tangdhar sector of Kupwara district. Three terrorists have […]
Rio de Janeiro, August 21 : In a massive heartbreak for India, wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt slumped to a shock defeat in the men’s 65kg freestyle qualification round bout against Ganzorigiin Mandakhnaran of Mongolia at the Rio Olympic Games on Sunday. The London Olympic bronze-medallist’s only hope of making it to the medal rounds lies in […]