A renewed legislative effort to recognise Diwali as a federal holiday in the United States has received support from five Indian-American lawmakers, joining a bipartisan group of 19 members of the US House of Representatives backing the proposal. The proposed legislation, known as the Diwali Day Act, has been reintroduced by Congresswoman Grace Meng. The bill seeks to recognise the Festival of Lights as an official federal holiday, acknowledging its cultural and religious significance for millions of Americans. The five Indian-American lawmakers supporting the legislation…