Summary of India This Week - January 27, 2023

Mulayam Singh Yadav Awarded Padma Vibhushan Posthumously

The Indian government announced the Padma awards for 2023, honoring individuals like Mulayam Singh Yadav and Dilip Mahalanabis. The list includes six Padma Vibhushan, nine Padma Bhushan, and 91 Padma Shri awardees, with nineteen being women. Other recipients include SM Krishna, Zakir Hussain, and Sudha Murty.

Aruna Miller Sworn in as the Lt. Governor of Maryland

Aruna Miller made history by becoming the first person of Asian Indian descent to be sworn in as the Lt. Governor of Maryland. She emphasized the importance of being authentic and the struggles faced by minority communities. Miller's priorities include focusing on public transit, increasing diversity in STEM fields, and addressing mental health issues.

US Mission in India Announces New Initiative to Cut Visa Wait Time

The United States launched new visa initiatives for Indians to reduce wait times, including special interviews for first-time applicants and increased visa staff across the country. Efforts are being made to accommodate in-person visa interviews and process cases efficiently, aiming to return to pre-pandemic visa processing levels by the summer.

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