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New Aadhaar enrollment, updation rules for NRIs notified; deets

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The UIDAI has introduced updates to the Aadhaar rules for NRIs through a circular dated January 16, 2024. NRIs now need to use specific forms for Aadhaar enrolment. These changes streamline the process for non-resident individuals. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/LztZvWo

Indian diaspora celebrate 'Pran Pratishtha' with billboards, 'bhandara'; special event by Oxford students

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The Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya was celebrated by the Indian diaspora in the UK. Hindu temples across the UK are also celebrating with special puja and festivities. The Southhall Ram Mandir organized a community feast, while the Hindu Society at Oxford University held a special event. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/vmEBktz

Indian community in Taiwan organises 'Keertan-Bhajan' on eve of Ram Temple's Pran Pratishtha

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On the eve of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Indian community in Taiwan celebrated with spiritual fervour. The Indian Association of Taiwan is organizing a live stream of the ceremony to allow remote participation. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/bcX12DE

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni hails Indian diaspora's contribution

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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has hailed the contributions of the South Asian community, especially the Indian diaspora, to the country's economy despite their struggles following their mass expulsion in 1972. Museveni, who hosted the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala from January 15-20, spoke about the mistakes committed by former military ruler Idi Amin who forced Asians, a majority of them Indians, settled in Uganda to leave the country. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/62u58JZ

UK man found dead in Goa hotel washroom

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A 62-year-old British national was found dead on Friday in the washroom of his hotel room at Palolem. This is the third such unnatural death case of a foreigner registered at Canacona police station since Dec 31. Cops said Andrew Mark Charlambides had been staying in Canacona for the past month. He was alone in his room at the time of his death. Police were informed about the death by the hotel owner. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/b8F3PUN

UK man found dead in Goa hotel washroom

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A 62-year-old British national was found dead on Friday in the washroom of his hotel room at Palolem. This is the third such unnatural death case of a foreigner registered at Canacona police station since Dec 31. Cops said Andrew Mark Charlambides had been staying in Canacona for the past month. He was alone in his room at the time of his death. Police were informed about the death by the hotel owner. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/MJPSkhK

Indians in Houston organise Tesla Light Show ahead of Ram Mandir inauguration

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Barely hours away from the grand inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, enthusiastic devotees here have arranged an awe-inspiring and innovative Tesla car light show dedicated to Lord Ram. Over 100 Tesla car owners, calling themselves "Ramji ki Gilahariyan of Greater Houston", gathered at Shri Guruvayurappan Krishna Temple for the light show on Friday evening, attracting hundreds of Ram Bhakts and passersby in the neighbourhood. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/dlUihPe

Singapore's Indian origin min pleads not guilty to corruption charges

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Indian origin transport minister of Singapore, S Iswaran, pleaded not guilty of 27 charges labelled against him on Thursday. With political career spanning 26 years, Iswaran was facing two corruption charges under Prevention of Corruption Act one of obstructing justice and 24 of receiving gratification as a public servant under Penal Code. He was arrested on July 14 last year. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/Rt3bCa7

Man given indefinite hospital order in UK for Indian-origin teen's murder

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Nine-year-old Indian-American listed in world's brightest students list

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Nine-year-old Indian-American schoolgirl Preesha Chakraborty from Fremont, California, has earned the Grand Honors designation on the world's brightest students list curated by the Johns Hopkins Centre for Talented Youth (JH-CTY). Preesha excelled in verbal and quantitative sections of the test, reaching the 99th percentile comparable to advanced Grade 5 performances. The results were based on her success in above-grade-level assessments given to nearly 16,000 students from 90 countries. Her parents said that she has always been interested in learning. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/la8LKOt

Mystery deaths of two Indian students in US

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A student from Telangana and another from Andhra Pradesh died under suspicious circumstances in Connecticut on Sunday, barely 16 days after having reached the US for higher studies. Connecticut police informed the parents of Gattu Dinesh (22) and Nikesh - also in his early twenties - that the roommates "died in sleep". Dinesh was from Telangana's Wanaparthy and Nikesh from AP's Srikakulam. In the absence of any official word about the exact cause of the deaths, Dinesh's father Gattu Venkanna suspected "carbon monoxide poisoning". from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3sFzHpE

Canada mulls cap on international students numbers; move likely to impact Indians

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Canada considers capping international students due to housing shortage. Immigration minister expresses concerns about the surge in demand for housing. The proposed cap could impact Indian students and limit higher education opportunities in Canada. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2xUDLZP