For millions of Indians working abroad, trips back home are often planned around family needs — ageing parents, weddings, medical care or festivals. A recent ruling by India’s income tax …
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OFIC Urges Canada to Fast-Track CEPA Talks as British Columbia Trade Mission Arrives in India
by Prabhjot Singh 6 minutes readAs trade engagement between India and Canada gathers momentum, the Overseas Friends of India Canada – Ottawa (OFIC) has written to the Government of Canada urging it to accelerate negotiations …
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1980 Moscow Olympics Hockey Champion Davinder Singh Garcha Dies at 73
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readSeventy-three-year-old Olympian Davinder Singh Garcha, a member of India’s gold medal-winning hockey team at the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games, died at his residence in Jalandhar following a massive heart attack. …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Ambassador Lakshmi Puri
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 8 minutes readAmbassador Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri is a distinguished Indian diplomat, former UN Assistant Secretary-General and author, known for her extensive work in international development, human rights and women’s economic empowerment. She …
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Trump Administration Announces U.S. Withdrawal From 66 International Organizations Citing Sovereignty and Cost Concerns
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readPresident Donald Trump has announced that the United States will withdraw from 66 international organizations, including 35 non-UN bodies and 31 United Nations entities, following a review conducted by the …
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Trump Administration Releases 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines, Calls for Shift to Whole, Nutrient-Dense Foods
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readThe Trump administration has formally released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, urging households and schools to prioritize whole, nutrient-dense foods, including higher intake of protein, dairy, healthy fats, whole …
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Rep. Ro Khanna Reports ‘Systemic Neglect’ After Visit to California ICE Detention Center
by SAH Special Correspondent 7 minutes readIndian American Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) recently visited the ICE California City Detention Center saying the experience left him with a profound sense of “urgency” after speaking with nearly 50 …
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National Cricket League Targets Wider Audiences With GT20 Canada After FIFA World Cup 2026
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes readThe National Cricket League (NCL) has outlined plans to extend the global sporting momentum generated by the FIFA World Cup 2026 into the summer cricket season, positioning GT20 Canada to …
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India – the country dubbed as Bangladesh’s doula during its nascence – has suffered a strategic setback due to recent monumental political transformation along its eastern border. This unavoidable fallout …
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Brampton Hosts Send-Off for Team Canada Ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readThe Mayor, City Council members, and staff of the City of Brampton, along with Cricket Canada management, hosted a warm send-off for members of Team Canada at a simple yet …