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New Brunswick appointed commissioner to tackle systemic racism

10th November 2021 – Manju Verma has been appointed as the commissioner on systemic racism by the provincial government of New Brunswick to build understanding on the impact and nature of systemic racism in the province. Varma would lead an…

All that you should know about the ‘Financial Literacy Month’

7th November 2021 – Each year November is recognized as the ‘financial literacy month’. During this month, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) engages with citizens and works with various private, public and non-profit organizations to improve the financial…

Indian High Commission in Canada recognizes diaspora contributions

30th October 2021 – Early this month, the Indian High Commission in Ottawa announced the list of recipients of High Commissioner’s Certificate of Recognition in honour of their outstanding contribution to the Indian community within Canada. The certificate honoured those…

Over 2 dozen Indian Peacekeeping Officers awarded the UN Medal

25th October 2021 – The UN Mission in South Sudan, which is facilitating humanitarian work and peace process in Sudan, announced that 30 UN Police Officers from India have been awarded the UN Medal for their self-less service to the…

Plight continues for Kashmiri civilians as they become target of multiple terror acts

11th October 2021 – The controversial Articles 370 and 35A were abrogated in August 2019, but the latest terror attacks on citizens of Kashmir show that the situation on ground is far from normal. On 5th October, the United Liberation…

Plastic Museum and Statue of Dewi Sri erected to bring attention towards deteriorating marine life

9th October 2021 – In an attempt to draw world’s attention towards deteriorating marine life caused by the use of single plastic, a plastic museum containing 10,000 plastic bottles has been erected in the city of Gresik in the East…
Jean-Marc Sauvé – Président, CIASE

Church abused over 200,000 children between 1950-2020, estimates Independent Commission in France

9th October 2021 – The final report from the Independent Commission on Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church (CIASE) has come out with very disturbing revelations. The commission set-up in France confirmed that the number of child victims who suffered…

Only 34% Americans think that the country is moving in the right direction, latest poll

5th October 2021 – As per the latest poll conducted by AP-NORC at the Chicago University, only 34% Americans believe that the country is heading in the right direction. The percentage is about half of what it was when Joe…

‘Delhi Riots’ did not take place in spur of a moment; were pre-planned: Delhi High Court

3rd October 2021 – While hearing bail application of accused Mohd. Ibahim in the tragic ‘Delhi Riots’ which shook the national capital of India in February 2020, the Delhi High Court Justice S. Prasad, on 27th September 2021, concluded that…
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Welcome to the new India; India’s Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020 is splendid

2nd October 2021 – Dubai Expo 2020 has begun with style yesterday. Over 190 participants would represent their countries for a period of 6 months and India has begun this journey with the establishment of a permanent pavilion at the…

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