Republican ad featuring Lord Ganesha ‘offends’ Hindus; party issues apology
The advert, on the occasion of the ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ festival, included the imagery of Lord Ganesha with the text, “Would
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Author: Adam Rizvi
Pakistan PM Imran Khan writes to ‘Modi Sahab’ seeking resumption of Indo-Pak peace talks
Khan has proposed a meeting between foreign minister Sushma Swaraj and her Pak counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi at the sidelines of the
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12 Indian-Americans in race for US Congressional elections in November
Six Indian-Americans, three men, and three women are running in the election to the US House of Representatives. A record
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Jaipur Literature Festival begins in Houston
Houston, September 16:Â Inclement weather failed to dampen the enthusiasm of hundreds of literature lovers who waited in long queues to
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Americans don’t trust Trump: Indian-American Congresswoman
By Adam Rizvi: The comment comes days after Paul Manafort, who once headed Trump’s campaign, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges
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Hunger reached ‘alarming’ 10-year high in 2017, according to latest UN report
The report estimates that the number of undernourished globally, increased to 821 million in 2017; meaning that one in every
Read MoreTwo Pak economists quit advisory council
London-based economist Imran Rasul has become the second member of the new Pakistan government’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to resign
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Hindus have no aspiration of dominance, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
At the second World Hindu Congress in Chicago, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said one of the key values to bring
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UN lauds SC verdict on homosexuality, hopes it will boost efforts to eliminate stigma
New Delhi, September 6 United Nations India Thursday lauded the Supreme Court for striking down a “key component” of IPC’s
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“India only major defence partner”: US’ Pompeo before mega talks
“They are (missile system purchase from Russia and oil from Iran) part of the conversation. They are part of the
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Sikh outfit to gherao Yogi, Bhagwat during US visit
New York, September 1:Â RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and UP CM Yogi Adityanath are likely to be greeted with protests
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Six Indian nationals among several arrested by US immigration authorities
Six Indian nationals are among over 300 people arrested by American authorities for criminal activities and violating the country’s immigration
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US extends suspension of premium processing for H-1B visas
New York, August 29. The US has extended the temporary suspension of premium processing for H1-B visas, popular among Indian
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Pak rakes Kashmir UN, India reminds it of ‘Isolated delegation’s failed approach’
Akbaruddin said as recognized by the UN Charter, pacific settlement of disputes can be through a variety of mechanisms and
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Two pro-Khalistani campaigners charged with attacking Akali Dal leader Manjit Singh
New York, August 29. Sukhwinder Singh and Gurdeep Singh, two pro-Khalistani campaigners have been charged by California’s Sutter County Sherriff’s office,
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Vajpayee an exemplary statesman: UN chief Antonio Guterres
New York, August 25. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has described former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as an “exemplary
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US likely to award Mahatma Gandhi a Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award in United States
New York, Aug 20 (PTI):Â An influential American lawmaker has said that she will introduce a historic legislation to posthumously award
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Sikh man stabbed to death at his store in New Jersey
New York, August 17. A Sikh man was stabbed to death at his store in New Jersey, the third incident targeting
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Indian American doctor from Texas found guilty of rape gets no jail time
Unlike most states and the federal government, Texas grants juries the power to set criminal punishments. HOUSTON: A former Indian
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Indian diaspora in US mourns former PM Vajpayee’s death
New York, August 17. The death of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was mourned by diaspora members and institutions as
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Atalji’s death is a personal loss of a great statesman: Adam Rizvi, Editor-in-Chief, The India Observer
From the desk of Adam Rizvi, Editor in Chief, The India Observer Rest In Peace, Hon. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Bharat
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Teen charged with beating Sikh man makes obscene gestures in court: Report
New York, August 12. The teenager son of a police chief in California, who brutally assaulted a 71-year-old Sikh man, grinned
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Police chief’s son arrested for assault on elderly Sikh man in California
New York, August 9 Son of a police chief in California is among two teenagers arrested and charged with attempted
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President Trump nominates Indian-American law professor to Privacy and Civil Liberties Agency
New York, August 8. US President Donald Trump has nominated a prominent Indian-American law professor and legal expert to an
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71-year-old Sikh man assaulted, spit at in California; police suspect hate crime
After a brief argument, one of the men suddenly kicks Natt in stomach and elderly man falls down on the
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