Diwali event row: British PM's office apologises following Hindu community's objection
Nov 16, 2024, at 10:23 pm
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office has issued an apology after some Hindu community members objected to the serving of non-vegetarian foods and alcohol during the recently held Diwali event.
Nov 01, 2024, at 07:56 pm
Former British PM Rishi Sunak on Thursday celebrated Diwali in Leicester, a day after he quit as the Opposition leader in the Parliament.
How Canada’s leaders let down Indo-Canadians on Diwali
Nov 01, 2024, at 12:50 am
In a move that has stirred deep-seated dismay among Indo-Canadians, the mid-October decision by Canada to expel Indian diplomats has had far-reaching and unintended consequences.
New York City Councilwoman Linda Lee passes resolution to declare Diwali as public holiday
Feb 18, 2023, at 10:34 pm
New York: New York City Council woman Linda Lee has passed a resolution to declare Diwali (Hindu festival of lights) as a public holiday for school students.
Canada: Ottawa's Parliament Hill hosts Diwali celebration
Oct 29, 2022, at 04:46 am
IBNS: A Diwali celebration event hosted at Parliament Hill in Ottawa was attended by more than 450 people across Canada.
US: Joe Biden participates in White House's Diwali celebration
Oct 25, 2022, at 03:20 pm
Washington: The White House on Monday hosted the Diwali (the Hindu festival of lights) reception where key members of the Biden administration and several Indian Amercians participated.
First ever event: New York's World Trade Centre lit up for Diwali
Nov 05, 2021, at 09:22 pm
New York: The World Trade Centre in New York city was lit up by Diwali animated lights for the first time, surely touching Indians and people of the diaspora all across the world.
UK's Royal Mint launches commemorative Mahatma Gandhi coin on Diwali
Nov 05, 2021, at 06:47 am
London/IBNS: UK on Thursday unveiled a new commemorative coin on Diwali, celebrating the life and legacy of Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi.
Nov 05, 2021, at 05:56 am
Washington/IBNS: US President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris on Thursday wished people celebrating Diwali. Yesterday, US lawmakers had introduced legislation to make Diwali a federal holiday.
Bill to declare Diwali as federal holiday introduced in US Congress: Report
Nov 04, 2021, at 05:32 am
Washington/IBNS: A bill has been introduced in the United States House of Representatives to declare Diwali a federal holiday, media reports said.
No Diwali on Shyama Puja in Bangladesh on Nov 4
Oct 23, 2021, at 12:34 am
Dhaka/UNI: In the backdrop of unprecedented violence this year during Durga Puja celebrations in Bangladesh, the puja organiser body here on Friday decided to pause Diwali celebrations on Nov 4 and instead give more prominence to Shyama Puja (worship of goddess Kali) that falls on the same day. Protests against communal disharmony have also been called on the day.
US President Donald Trump lights 'diyas' at White House on Diwali
Nov 15, 2020, at 05:56 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Saturday lit 'diyas' at The White House in Washington DC to celebrate Diwali and extended his greetings to the people on the occasion.
'Sal Mubarak': Joe Biden, Kamala Harris wish on Diwali
Nov 15, 2020, at 03:16 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris last night (Saturday in the US) wished Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists on the occasion of Diwali.
US President Donald Trump wishes people on Diwali
Oct 27, 2019, at 04:06 pm
Washington/ IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Sunday wished people of the Hindu community on the occasion of Diwali.
Donald Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, calls Modi a friend
Nov 14, 2018, at 11:04 am
Washington, Nov 14 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has referred to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "friend" while celebrating Hindu festival Diwali at the White House on Tuesday.
PM Imran Khan wishes Hindu citizens of Pakistan on Diwali
Nov 07, 2018, at 04:37 pm
Islamabad, Nov 7 (IBNS): Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday wished Hindu people in his country on the occasion of Diwali.
Ivanka Trump greets Indians on Diwali, says looking forward to visit India
Oct 19, 2017, at 04:54 pm
Washington, Oct 19 (IBNS): Joining the other world leaders on greeting Indians on the occasion of Diwali, Ivanka Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump, says she's looking forward to her visit to India sometime later this year.
Fourth Annual Oakvillle Diwali Gala in Ontario promises entertainment, urges for hospital charity
Sep 04, 2017, at 12:14 am
Toronto, Sept 3 (IBNS) Diwali, the Festival of Lights & Joy, is celebrated by millions all around the world. This year, Oakville Diwali Gala in Toronto will offer guests entertainment by ManjMusik, Lead Vocalist & Music Composer from the group RDB.
Barack Obama celebrates Diwali, lights first-ever diya in Oval Office
Oct 31, 2016, at 06:20 pm
Washington, Oct 31 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama, who celebrated Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, on Sunday, became the first man to kindle a diya in the Oval Office.
Oct 30, 2016, at 10:14 pm
New York, Oct 30 (IBNS): The United Nations is celebrating Diwali for the firs time.
Premier Wyne celebrates Diwali with Indians in Toronto
Oct 30, 2016, at 02:12 am
Toronto, Oct 29 (IBNS): Ontario liberal Caucus led by Premier Kathleen Wyne, in partnership with the Consulate General of India, Toronto and Panorama India hosted a Diwali reception on Oct 26 at Woodbine Banquet Hall in Etobicoike.