UK PM Cameron greets Indian diaspora on Diwali
British Prime Minister David Cameron today greeted the Indian diaspora on Diwali and lauded the community for their incredible contribution to the UK. Describing Diwali as a great moment in…
Indian student among 4 dead in US car crash
An Indian student was among four killed in a run over in the Oklahoma State in the United State. Over 40 others injured. The car crash occured in Oklahoma State…
Sushma Swaraj asks NRIs to help in ‘Swachh Bharat’
AMN / External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has asked the Indian diaspora to pay their debt to their motherland by contributing to nation building. Speaking to the Indian community in…
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to be held in New Delhi on January 8
AMN / Pravasi Bharatiya Divas conference will be held in New Delhi from 8th to 10th January next year. Briefing media, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said the conference is…
UK overturns ban on Sikh turbans in workplaces
Sikhs across the United Kingdom (UK) will no longer face the prospect of disciplinary action for wearing turbans in workplaces after new rules come into force today. Sikh groups campaigned…
One Indian killed, 2 injured in attack from Yemen in Saudi Arabia
One Indian has been killed and two others got injured in mortar attacks from Yemen in Jizan Region of Saudi Arabia. The deceased has been identified as Farooq who was…
Obama to honour Jhumpa Lahiri with National Humanities Medal
US President Barack Obama will honour Indian-American Pulitzer Prize winner Jhumpa Lahiri with the prestigious National Humanities Medal in recognition of her enlarging the human story. First Lady Michelle Obama…
PM expresses concern over high airfares during festive seasons
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has expressed concern over rise in air fares to high density overseas routes during festivals and has asked the Ministry of Civil Aviation to suggest ways…
68 Indians detained in Washington for illegal entry
AMN / At least 68 Indian nationals have been taken into custody at a detention center near Seattle in the US state of Washington for allegedly crossing into the country…
India-born Sundar named new CEO of restructured Google
In a significant restructuring at Google, India-born Sundar Pichai has been named the new CEO of the technology giant as the company co-founder Larry Page announced the formation of a…