Diwali, celebrated by millions of Americans from various faiths and religions including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains, should be declared a federal holiday, Congresswoman Grace Meng has said.

Diwali needs to be declared a federal holiday, says US Congresswoman Grace Meng

In an effort to make Diwali a federal holiday in the US, lawmaker Grace Meng on Friday introduced a bill on the same in the Congress. "Today, I was proud to announce the introduction of the #Diwali Day Act, my bill that would make Diwali a federal holiday.

US lawmaker Grace Meng introduces bill to declare Hindu festival of Diwali a federal holiday

The wife of the former head of Interpol, who was detained in his native China, said on Sunday she had sued the global police cooperation agency for failing to protect his family and complicity in what she called China's "wrongful acts".

Wife of China's Meng, former Interpol chief, sues agency

The wife and children of former Interpol chief Meng Hongwei, who vanished while visiting China in September last year, have been granted political asylum in France, the family's lawyer told AFP on Monday.

Wife of Chinese ex-Interpol boss granted asylum in France: Lawyer

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Diwali needs to be declared a federal holiday, says US Congresswoman Grace Meng

US lawmaker Grace Meng introduces bill to declare Hindu festival of Diwali a federal holiday

Wife of China's Meng, former Interpol chief, sues agency

Wife of Chinese ex-Interpol boss granted asylum in France: Lawyer