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Indian Diaspora in United Kingdom have more home ownership and Education than Britons: Survey
The house ownership survey said that 71 percent of the Indian ethnicity has houses, followed by white British at 68…
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On This Day – Vladimir Putin Was Named As Russia’s President After He Won The Elections In 2000
At the time, Putin was the acting president and had succeeded Boris Yeltsin after his resignation in 1999. On March…
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Italy gives green light to build world’s longest suspension bridge
Italy’s Council of Ministers has approved a decree that will allow for the building of the world’s longest suspension bridge…
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Good news of the day: Indian-American nominated chair of S.Carolina’s health, environment board
The governor’s appointment is subject to Senate approval. The Board oversees the operations of the South Carolina Department of Health…
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UN ramps up support for govt response to Cyclone Freddy in Malawi, Mozambique
The world body is ramping up support for government response in Malawi and Mozambique after Tropical Cyclone Freddy’s second landfall…
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On This Day – Persia Was Finally Renamed As Iran In The Year 1935
The suggestion for the change supposedly came from an Iranian ambassador to Germany. On March 21, 1935, the Iranian government…
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Biden approves California emergency as another winter storm reaches
US President Joe Biden approved a state of emergency in California as the most populous state in the country continued…
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13 people found dead in California due to winter storms
Thirteen people have been found dead following historic storms since late February that buried the mountain communities in Southern California…
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Good news of the day: Indian-American Vedant Patel selected as Interim Spokesman Of US State Department
Indian American Vedanta Patel will be serving as the interim spokesperson of the US State Department, as Ned Price is…
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Indian degrees to be recognised in Australia; PM Albanese
It is the most comprehensive and ambitious arrangement agreed to by India with any country, Albanese said. Australian Prime Minister…
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Over 17mn people in California under flood watches
More than 17.5 million people across central and Northern California, including the San Francisco Bay area and state capital Sacramento,…
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California works to rescue residents trapped by snow
Search crews in California, the most populous state of the US, are working to rescue residents stranded in the state’s…
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Indian-origin golfer Akshay Bhatia finishes runner-up in Puerto Rico Open; know more here
The 21-year-old earned special temporary membership on the PGA Tour. Indian-origin American golfer Akshay Bhatia closed with a 65 to…
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Japan’s New Medium-Lift Rocket Fails on Debut Flight, Poses Challenge to Nation’s Space Ambitions
On Tuesday, Japan’s new medium-lift rocket failed to launch successfully on its maiden flight in space. The rocket’s second-stage engine…
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry receive invitation to King Charles III’s coronation, yet to confirm attendance
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been invited to King Charles III’s coronation, but it is still unclear whether they…
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Rahul Gandhi Will Interact With Indian Diaspora Members and Address the British Parliament During His London Visit
The top Congress official will be in London from March 4 through 6. The following day, he will depart from…
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Toblerone’s iconic Matterhorn Mountain Peak image to be Removed from Packaging as US Owner shifts Production away from Switzerland
The Swissness Act, which came into effect in 2017, prohibits the use of national symbols and Swiss crosses on the…
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King Charles to be anointed with animal-cruelty free oil
The oil which will be used to anoint King Charles III during his coronation on May 6 will not not…
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UN continues to deliver cross-border aid into Syria
Twenty-two truckloads of aid from the World Food Programme and the UN Children’s Fund (Unicef) crossed into Northwest Syria from…
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Good news of the day: Indian-American Sonya Christian appointed as Chancellor of California Community Colleges
With her appointment, Christian, a Kerala University graduate, becomes the first woman and the first person of South Asian origin…
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Vaccination centres close in Denmark’s Capital Region
Denmark is set to close vaccination centres in its capital region thanks to the success of campaigns against Covid-19, influenza…
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Israel discovers 2,500-yr-old inscription of Persian king Darius
It is the first discovery of an inscription bearing Darius the Great’s name in ancient Israel, the IAA noted on…
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Argentina is experiencing severe blackouts after a power grid fire
According to reports in the media, Argentina is experiencing a severe electrical outage as a result of a fire that…
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Archaeologists in the UK have discovered a “incredibly rare” comb constructed of human skulls
According to the study, individuals who lived in Britain during the Iron Age made a variety of tools, including those…
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Finland starts construction of Russia border fence
Finland has started the construction of a 200 km fence on its border with Russia to boost security. Finland has…
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UK and EU Reach a New Post-Brexit Agreement for Northern Ireland
A new economic agreement for Northern Ireland following Brexit has been reached by the UK and the EU. The UK…
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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellenannounces $1.2bn additional aid to Ukraine; know more here
Yellen announced this during her surprise visit to Kiev. During her surprise visit to Kiev, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen…
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to hold talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on post-Brexit Deals
According to a joint statement, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet with EU President Ursula von der Leyen in…
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Over 100,000 Homes and Businesses in California Lack Electricity Due to the Winter Storm
As a severe winter storm continued to batter the nation’s most populous state, California, more than 100,000 homes and businesses…
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Winter Storm Ravages US: Snow, Rain, and Winds Cause Major Havoc while the South Braces for Record Heat
As a massive winter storm unleashes heavy snow, rain, and powerful winds across much of the US, major power outages,…
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