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Indian diaspora urges action on student deaths in US

NEW DELHI: In a significant move, a leading diaspora organization has urged the US government, universities, and student organizations to address the alarming increase in deaths among Indian-origin students in the United States. The organization expressed deep concern over the recent spike in fatalities and called for immediate action to ensure the safety and well-being […]

Major economies still finance fossil fuels in poorer countries

In a recent development that raises concerns about global climate change, the world’s largest economies are investing billions of dollars in fossil fuels in developing nations. Despite international commitments to combat climate change and promote renewable energy, these countries continue to finance the exploration, extraction, and consumption of fossil fuels. This trend is particularly prevalent […]

Maldives thanks India for essential imports amid diplomatic tension

In a gesture of goodwill amidst diplomatic tensions, the Maldives has extended gratitude to India for renewing the import quota to allow the island nation to acquire essential commodities during the fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The appreciation came from the Maldives' Minister of Foreign Affairs, Moosa Zameer, who thanked India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, and the Indian government for their decision.

Mark Zuckerberg surpasses Elon Musk to claim third richest position

This marks the first time since 2020 that Zuckerberg has held this position, a testament to the meteoric rise of Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook.

Singapore Minister advocates introduction of Tamil to children

NEW DELHI: Singapore’s Minister Indranee Rajah recently emphasized the importance of introducing children to the Tamil language at an early age. The minister, who is of Indian origin, stated that the Tamil language acts as a “passport” that links all Tamil people and is not something that one can only study. “You need to put […]