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Keir Starmer apologises after meat and alcohol served at Downing Street Diwali event
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer apologises after meat and alcohol served at Downing Street Diwali event

Live Mint  

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office,10 Downing Street, has issued an apology following criticism over the organisation of its recent Diwali reception, which sparked concerns among members of the British Indian community. However, they admitted, “We understand the strength of feeling on this issue and so would apologise to the community and assure them it will not happen again.” Concerns …

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UK PM's office apologises after row over non-veg food, alcohol at Diwali reception
4 months, 2 weeks ago

UK PM's office apologises after row over non-veg food, alcohol at Diwali reception

India Today  

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office issued an apology on Friday for a "mistake" in the organisation of its Diwali reception at 10 Downing Street after receiving criticism from some British Hindus regarding the inclusion of non-vegetarian food and alcohol at the event. “As a practising Hindu representing thousands of Hindus within my own constituency of Leicester East, I have been …

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'Will not happen again': UK PM Office apologises for serving non-veg and drinks at Diwali reception
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Will not happen again': UK PM Office apologises for serving non-veg and drinks at Diwali reception

India TV News  

London: Amid a row over non-vegetarian food served during Diwali reception, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office on Friday apologised for the "mistake". The statement came a day after British Indian Conservative Party MP Shivani Raja issued a formal letter to Starmer expressing concerns over the reception not being “in keeping with the customs of many Hindus”. The Downing Street …

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Blinken hosts in-person Diwali reception: ‘Honoured to light the Diya…’
2 years, 5 months ago

Blinken hosts in-person Diwali reception: ‘Honoured to light the Diya…’

Hindustan Times  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday hosted an in-person Diwali reception after a gap of two years. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Speaking at the event, Blinken said, “It is an honour to host the State Department for this first in-person Diwali since before the pandemic”. On Monday, the White House hosted the biggest Diwali reception that …

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Biden hosts biggest Diwali reception ever at White House
2 years, 5 months ago

Biden hosts biggest Diwali reception ever at White House

Hindustan Times  

White House on Monday hosted the biggest Diwali reception ever on Monday which also saw the presence of several Indian Americans from the Biden administration. US President Joe Biden and the First Lady hosted a Diwali reception at the White House. We have more Asian Americans than ever before in history and we want to thank you for making the …

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US President Biden hosts largest-ever Diwali reception; Kamala Harris celebrates with 'phuljhadi' | Video
2 years, 5 months ago

US President Biden hosts largest-ever Diwali reception; Kamala Harris celebrates with 'phuljhadi' | Video

India TV News  

Diwali Celebration: The festival of light Diwali crossed the border and it is celebrated in several countries. US President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali reception at the White House in what they called the largest since the People’s House started celebrating the festival during the George Bush administration. US Vice President Kamala …

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