Britain considers tough curbs on EU migration

Britain considers tough curbs on EU migration

LONDON: Britain is considering measures to restrict immigration for all but the highest-skilled EU workers, a leaked government document said, plans some companies called alarming and an opposition lawmaker described as “plainly cruel”. Prime Minister Theresa May told parliament that while immigration had been good for the economy, last year’s vote to leave the European Union…

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Punjab CM to launch scheme for Punjabi-origin youth in UK

Punjab CM to launch scheme for Punjabi-origin youth to connect to their roots next week in London

In its latest outreach initiative towards the state’s diaspora, the Punjab government announced it will approach Punjabi-origin youth through its newly conceived ‘Connect to your roots’ programme. According to a report in the Hindustan Times, second, third and fourth generations of Punjabis who have never travelled to Punjab are the focus of the programme. The government…

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Indian-American to key State Department post

Donald Trump plans to nominate Indian-American to key State Department post

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trumpintends to nominate Manisha Singh, a prominent Indian-American lawyer, to a key administration position in the State Departmentthat would make her in charge of the country’s economic diplomacy. If confirmed by the Senate, Singh would replace Charles Rivkin as the assistant secretary of state for economic affairs, according to the White House. Read More @ economictimes…

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hurrican harvey

How Indian American community of Houston is helping in rehabilitation in the wake of Hurricane Harvey

As you read this, Hurricane Irma would have roared into Florida, and Hurricane Jose and Hurricane Katia would have slammed into the Americas — the Caribbean Islands (once again) and Mexico, respectively. These storms accompanied by torrential rainfall and floods come barely a fortnight after Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Houston, a disaster that the Texas governor estimated would call…

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