{
  "id": 19278383,
  "title": "Diwali as US federal holiday? 19 lawmakers back fresh push",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/diwali-as-us-federal-holiday-19-lawmakers-back-fresh-push",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-10T03:13:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/5-indian-origin-lawmakers-among-19-backing-diwali-federal-holiday-bill-in-us/articleshow/135696813.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A group of Indian-American lawmakers supports legislation to establish Diwali as a federal holiday in the United States. Congresswoman Grace Meng leads the initiative alongside 14 other representatives advocating for the recognition of Diwali. This legislation aims to promote cultural awareness and inclusion among diverse communities. The festival represents significant values across various…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}