Indian woman dies in Riyadh after bitten by ant
Apr 04, 2018, at 09:51 pm
Riyadh, Apr 4 (IBNS): An Indian woman, who was bitten by a poisonous ant in Riyadh, died on Tuesday, media reports said.
Srinivas Kuchibhotla murder: Ian Grillot felicitated by Indian-Americans
Mar 27, 2017, at 12:15 am
Houston, Mar 26 (IBNS): Indian-Americans honoured Ian Grillot who tried to intervene during a shooting in which Indian engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla was killed in a Kansas bar recently.
Mamata assures to rehabilitate IT professionals losing jobs in USA
Jul 21, 2016, at 08:17 pm
Kolkata, July 21 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced from party's martyr day observation stage to open a special cell for those IT (Information Technology) professionals, who are losing their jobs in America after the US have introduced a new bill.
Uttar Pradesh celebrates 3-day Pravasi Divas, signs 13 MoUs
Jan 24, 2016, at 06:51 pm
Agra, Jan 24 (IBNS) The youngest chief minister of the most populous state of India, AkhileshYadav, earlier this month inaugurated the first ever three-day Uttar Pradesh Pravasi Divas (UPPD) , a joint venture of the NRI department of Uttar Pradesh government and the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in tune with the week-long Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrated by the Government of India in January every year.
UN agency boosts efforts to end global hunger by 2030 with partnerships in India
Jan 15, 2016, at 03:18 pm
New York, Jan 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is promoting agreements with the Indian Government and business sector to boost nutrition in the world’s second most populous country, with 1.3 billion people, a vital step in eradicating global hunger by 2030.
UN: India says Pakistan must eschew terrorism before talks can begin
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:20 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): In her address at the 70th United Nations General Assembly, Sushma Swaraj, India’s Minister for External Affairs responded to Pakistan’s peace initiative underscoring that while her country remains open to dialogue, Pakistan must eschew terrorism before serious talks between the two sides could begin.
India teams up with UN-backed alliance to accelerate financial inclusion for all
Sep 04, 2015, at 02:58 pm
New York, Sep 4 (IBNS): The Government of India has taken a step closer to becoming a cashless economy by joining the Better Than Cash Alliance, a United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) initiative that helps enable countries transition to electronic payments.
Indian IT consultant killed in Australia
Mar 09, 2015, at 04:00 am
Sydney, Mar 8 (IBNS): An Indian IT consultant was stabbed to death in Australia's Westmead area on Saturday, media reports said on Sunday.
Indian doctors wish to come home from Ebola-hit Nigeria
Aug 13, 2014, at 06:24 pm
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Four Indian doctors wrote to the Indian government appealing to facilitate their return from Ebola-hit Nigeria, media reports said.
Ohio Hindu temple consecrating deities
Aug 04, 2014, at 06:55 pm
Columbus, Aug 8 (IBNS) Hindu Temple & Heritage Hall of Toledo in Sylvania (Ohio) is holding a grand three-day Murti Pratishta Mahotsava (idols consecration festival) on Aug 7-8-9.
Hate crime: Sikh man hit by truck in NY
Aug 04, 2014, at 05:11 pm
New York, Aug 4 (IBNS): In an apparent racial attack, a 29-year-old Sikh man was allegedly hit by a pickup truck in New York. He was admitted to a hospital in a critical condition, media reports said.
PM to US Indian doctors – let’s join hands for a healthy nation
Jun 30, 2014, at 12:27 am
New Delhi/San Antonio, June 29 (IBNS) Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in a speech which was read out by the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan last night to a gathering of US-based Indian medical professionals said that the aim of his government is to bring about a “complete transformation†of the health sector through research, innovation and the latest technology.
Zed opens US House of Representatives with Hindu prayer
Jun 21, 2014, at 04:47 pm
Nevada, June 21 (IBNS) United States House of Representatives in Washington DC opened with a Hindu prayer on June 19.
US House of Representatives to open with Hindu prayer
Jun 17, 2014, at 05:14 pm
Nevada, June 17 (IBNS) United States House of Representatives in Washington DC will open with Hindu prayer on June 19 at 12 noon.
US Hindus welcome new SBC president
Jun 11, 2014, at 08:23 pm
Nevada, June 11 (IBNS): A US based Hindu group has congratulated Reverend Ronnie Floyd on his election as the President of Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) on Jun 10 in Baltimore (USA) and hoped that he would promote interfaith dialogue in the USA and the world.
"Hanuman" beer withdrawn in Colorado
Jun 10, 2014, at 05:19 pm
Nevada, June 10 (IBNS) Odd13 Brewing, Inc., of Lafayette (Colorado, USA) reportedly withdrew "Hanuman" beer within hours of the first Hindu protest.
US Hindus urge withdrawal of Hanuman beer
Jun 09, 2014, at 04:01 pm
Nevada, June 9 (IBNS) An upset US based Hindu group has urged Lafayette (Colorado, USA) based Odd13 Brewing, Inc., to apologize and withdraw its "Hanuman" beer, calling it highly inappropriate.
Newark Municipal Council to open with Hindu mantras
Jun 06, 2014, at 08:45 pm
New Jersey, Jun 6 (IBNS): The Municipal Council of Newark in here is all set to open with Hindu prayers on Jun 18, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.
US Hindus seek yoga room in Heathrow airport's new terminal
Jun 05, 2014, at 06:30 pm
Nevada, Jun 5 (IBNS): A US based Hindu group has voiced displeasure over the £2.5 billion new Terminal-2 (The Queen's Terminal) of Heathrow airport in United Kingdom, which opened on Jun 4, for not having 'Yoga Room'.
Hindus worldwide back demand for Diwali as public holiday in UK
Jun 02, 2014, at 04:59 pm
Nevada, June 2 (IBNS) World Hindus have supported the demand for Diwali as a public/bank holiday in United Kingdom (UK).
Reedley city declares Oct 25 as 'Rajan Zed Day'
May 30, 2014, at 06:34 pm
California, May 30 (IBNS): The City of Reedley in California recently became the eleventh city in the USA to declare Oct 25 as 'Rajan Zed Day', after distinguished religious statesman Rajan Zed, who is the President of Universal Society of Hinduism.
US Hindus urge space competitors to carry Rig-Veda to moon
May 29, 2014, at 09:59 pm
Nevada, May 29 (IBNS): A US-based Hindu group has urged the teams competing for the 'Google Lunar Xprize' to carry Rig-Veda, the world's oldest religious text in continued use, to the moon.
Hindu Temple of Tristates to start construction in summer
May 28, 2014, at 09:01 pm
Nevada, May 28 (IBNS) Hindu Temple of Tristates in White Plains (New York), which has been approved by the City Council, plans to begin construction in summer, reports suggest.
US Hindus ask for bullfighting ban in Spain
May 22, 2014, at 02:41 pm
Nevada, May 22 (IBNS) A US based Hindu group wants a complete ban on practice of bullfighting (corrida) in Spain after matadors were gored by bulls at the opening event of Madrid's bullfighting season on May 20 evening.
US Hindus want BBC to include Sanskrit mantras
May 20, 2014, at 06:50 pm
Nevada, May 20 (IBNS) A US based Hindu group is asking that hymns from ancient Sanskrit scriptures and contemporary bhajans should regularly form part of BBC One’s over 52 years old "Songs of Praise" program.
US Hindus urge Singapore PM to end housing discrimination
May 02, 2014, at 05:32 pm
Nevada, May 2 (IBNS) A US based Hindu group has urged Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and President Tony Tan Keng Yam to put an end to blatant discrimination reportedly prevalent in the rental housing market of Singapore.
University of Nevada holds Hindu Baccalaureate Service
Apr 29, 2014, at 04:57 pm
Nevada, Apr 29 (IBNS) Unique, one of a kind baccalaureate service in the world, was held at University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) in USA on April 27 evening.
City of Houston funds exhibition showing Hindu Gods
Apr 26, 2014, at 06:03 pm
Nevada, Apr 26 (IBNS) Asia Society Texas Center in Houston is depicting Hindu gods and goddesses in an exhibition entitled “Transcendent Deities of Indiaâ€, from May two to September 14.
Hindu mantras open California's Reedley City Council
Apr 24, 2014, at 07:50 pm
Nevada, Apr 24 (IBNS) Reedley City Council in California (USA), which celebrated 100th anniversary of its incorporation in 2013, had its first historic Hindu invocation on April 22 evening, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.
Obama includes Hindus in Easter greetings
Apr 21, 2014, at 05:46 pm
Nevada, Apr 21 (IBNS) Hindus world over have applauded American President Barack Obama for including “Hindus†in his “Easter and Passover Greetings†address on April 19.