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<p><strong>Washington:</strong> Diwali is a reminder of the many ways Americans of South Asian descent have enriched the United States, Secretary of State Tony Blinken said Friday as he hosted the annual reception of the festival of lights with members of the diplomatic community and Indian-Americans.</p> <p>At its core, Diwali is about the idea that light will push back against darkness, that compassion, curiosity can overcome ignorance, and that everybody has an obligation to care for the other, he said in his remarks at the Diwali reception he hosted at the Department of State.</p> <p>”I can’t think of a more powerful lesson to take to heart in this time for our world than that,” Blinken said.</p>… Read More »‘Diwali Reminds Us Of Light Against Darkness’: US Secretary Blinken Celebrates Festival With Indian-American Community

United States of America votes on November 5. The stage is set for the 2024 presidential election. The two major political parties – Democrats and Republicans – had nominated their candidates through a series of primaries and caucuses. On the Republican side, it is former President Donald Trump. His opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, emerged as the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden chose not to seek re-election. As voters prepare to cast their ballots, let’s look back at the US Presidents who have shaped the nation’s history since 1900. William McKinley (1897-1901) William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States, holding office from March 4, 1897, until his assassination on September 14,… Read More »The Changing Face Of The Oval Office – All The US Presidents Since 1900

United States of America votes on November 5. The stage is set for the 2024 presidential election. The two major political parties – Democrats and Republicans – had nominated their candidates through a series of primaries and caucuses. On the Republican side, it is former President Donald Trump. His opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, emerged as the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden chose not to seek re-election. As voters prepare to cast their ballots, let’s look back at the US Presidents who have shaped the nation’s history since 1900. William McKinley (1897-1901) William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States, holding office from March 4, 1897, until his assassination on September 14,… Read More »The Changing Face Of The Oval Office – All The US Presidents Since 1900

A massive fire broke out in a fire in factory located in outer Delhi’s Alipur area on Saturday evening and 34 fire tenders were pressed into service, an official said. No one has been injured in the blaze and an operation to douse the fire is underway, the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) official said. A call regarding the fire at the factory in the Firni area of Alipur was received around 4 pm, the official said. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said in a post on X that the incident was worrisome and she was personally monitoring it. The chief minister said she was in touch with the district magistrate concerned and all possible official help… Read More »Fire Breaks Out At Factory In Delhi’s Alipur, 34 Fire Tenders Rushed

Three influential Naga organisations on Friday sent a 48-hour ultimatum to the Manipur government demanding justice for two Naga men who were reportedly “brutally beaten up”, allegedly by the Meitei group Arambai Tenggol in Imphal. The Naga People’s Organisation, Senapati District Students’ Association, and Senapati District Women’s Association issued a joint statement setting up a 48-hour deadline to the state government and said that they would continue to pursue justice for the two Naga men. “The Manipur government must deliver justice to both victims without delay within 48 hours. Failure to do so would leave us no option but to pursue further action to safeguard our community. We also call upon all citizens of the… Read More »3 Naga Bodies Set 48-Hour Deadline Over Assault On 2 Men By Meitei Group In Manipur