Pravasi Short News 02-04.26
Indian Diaspora Gains Influence Amid Policy Shifts and Global Developments Indian communities worldwide are seeing growing influence in business, travel
788 Indian students at Harvard in a fix over US policy
The unprecedented step by DHS raises broader questions about academic freedom, immigration policy, and the political dynamics shaping higher education
Outrage erupts after pro-Palestinian protesters deface Maharaja Ranjit Singh statue in Canada
This controversy underscores the urgent need for increased dialogue and understanding regarding the role of cultural symbols in public protests
Hanuman statue in Texas sparks controversy
The incident raises questions about the U.S.’s own practice of secularism, challenging the notion that it holds the same values
Indian students face deportation in Canada
As the hunger strike continues, the health and wellbeing of these students hang in the balance, awaiting a resolution that
Indian students in Canada stage hunger strike over new immigration rules
While student protests have historically led to concessions, the current political environment and new immigration policies make a favorable
Khalistani demonstrators mark 300 days of Nijjar’s death, stage protest at Indian Consulate
Nijjar was fatally shot last year outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, B.C., prompting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to suggest
Bathinda farmer dies,100 hurt as Haryana police fire teargas, rubber bullets on protestors
Unions yet to decide on fresh talks offer | ‘Dilli Chalo’ put off for 2 days Shambhu:Talks between Central officials
Canadian Sikhs stage protests
Canada is home to about 770,000 Sikhs – the highest population of Sikhs outside their home state of Punjab Toronto/Ottawa:
Indian-American Sayak Mukhopadhyay disrupts US Open match
Mukhopadhyay expressed his belief that traditional methods of climate activism, such as writing, lobbying, demonstrating, or blocking institutions like banks,