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California: Diwali becomes state holiday; Indian American community hails move

California will officially recognise Diwali as a state holiday after governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill on October 6, joined by celebrations among Indian American communities and recognition from legislators. The law allows public schools and community colleges to close on Diwali and lets state employees take paid time off for the festival. The […]

‘Incredible Indian American community’: US Senator condemns Florida leader’s racist comment amid H-1B row

Florida’s Palm Bay councilman Chandler Langevin has come under fire for his anti-India comments. As Florida’s Palm Bay Council is up in arms against councilman Chandler Langevin and calling him a cancer which should be removed immediately after he attacked the Indian-American community, several politicians came forward to condemn Langevin’s racism. Republican Senator and former […]

UAE unveils first-ever nationwide Emirati Birthday Song featuring voices from across the community | World News

The UAE’s 2025 Year of Community, titled “Hand in Hand,” promotes social ties, shared responsibility, and sustainable growth nationwide/ Image: WAM A new national birthday anthem has been released in the UAE, aiming to create a shared cultural tradition that resonates with everyone who calls the country home. As part of the 2025 Year of […]

Man arrested for Oldbury rape gets bail, sparking anger in Sikh community

TOI Correspondent from London: The man arrested in the Oldbury “racially motivated” rape of a young British Sikh woman has been released on police bail without charge, sparking huge anger in the Sikh community.Crimestoppers, which is independent of the police, is offering a £20,000 (approx. Rs 24 lakh) reward for information they receive that leads […]

‘Lived for 33 years in US’: Punjabi grandmother, 73, detained by ICE; community outraged

Community protests Harjit Kaur’s detention (Photo obtained by ABC7News) A 73-year-old Punjabi grandmother who has lived in the Bay Area for more than three decades has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), leaving her family and community in disbelief.Harjit Kaur, a seamstress from Hercules, California, had been complying with immigration check-ins every […]

Beyond Community Notes: Why Elon Musk and India critic Peter Navarro hate each other – and not just about Russian oil | World News

A fact-check on Elon Musk’s X has triggered a public clash between senior Trump adviser Peter Navarro and the platform’s Community Notes feature, after Navarro accused India of profiteering from Russian oil.The dispute, which saw Navarro dismiss the fact-check as “crap” and accuse Musk of spreading propaganda, has snowballed into a debate about US trade […]

‘Why my community being mocked’: Indian-origin mayor in Australia slams racist attack, steps down over dangerous driving charges

Indian-origin mayor in Australia Pradeep Tiwari condemned racist attacks as he’s stepping down temporarily from his post on allegations of dangerous driving. Pradeep Tiwari, an indian-origin mayor in Australia’s Maribyrnong, has stepped down temporarily from his post as he faces charges of dangerous driving. In a Facebook post, Tiwari condemned the racist attacks he faced […]

UAE: New Quran Mosque inaugurated in Aljada, one of Sharjah’s largest and first in community | World News

The newly inaugurated Quran Mosque in Aljada spans 6,388 sqm, accommodates 3,000 worshippers, and features a 39-metre-high minaret/Image: WAM Sharjah has welcomed a significant new addition to its architectural and religious landscape with the opening of the Quran Mosque in Aljada. Designed with both scale and simplicity in mind, the mosque reflects the emirate’s commitment […]

UAE to honour Emirati Women’s Day with massive community walk-run at Dubai Mall | World News

On 27th August, Dubai Mall will host a women-only walk-run event celebrating 50 years of Emirati women’s achievements/Image: WAM In honour of Emirati Women’s Day on 27th August, Dubai is set to host a large-scale community walk and run event at Dubai Mall, as part of the broader ‘Dubai Mallathon’ initiative. Backed by royal directives […]

UAE youth join summer camp on culture and technology as part of 2025 year of community | World News

ECAE’s 2025 summer camp in Abu Dhabi taught youth traditional Emirati crafts alongside AI, CAD, and laser-cutting technologies/Image: WAM This summer, the Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) in Abu Dhabi hosted a unique camp experience for young learners, combining traditional Emirati heritage with modern technology. Designed to cultivate both cultural awareness and future-ready skills, […]