An intense drama like ‘Raid’ is a perfect recipe for an engaging film. Driven by Ajay Devgn, the franchise is both gripping and intriguing. You know that the hero is going to get the work done, and it’s now his journey that you are excited about. In ‘Raid 2’, the new film in the franchise, … Raid 2 Ajay Devgn’s film crumbles under weight of his stardom
New Delhi (TIP)- The Attari-Wagah border crossing between India and Pakistan shut, completely, Thursday, May 1. The crossing was closed, from both sides, as Delhi and Islamabad face-off over the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, an attack in which 26 civilians, including a Nepali, tourists, and locals, were killed and an attack that … Pak Shuts Wagah border, leaves some nationals stranded in India
New Delhi (TIP)- The Delhi High Court on Thursday, May 1, came down heavily on yoga guru Baba Ramdev for allegedly releasing a fresh video targeting Hamdard, despite an earlier undertaking to refrain from making similar statements against the brand. The court was hearing a plea filed by Hamdard National Foundation India against Ramdev and … Delhi High Court slams Baba Ramdev for new video targeting Rooh Afza
New Delhi (TIP)- Pakistan Army violated ceasefire along the Line of Control for the eight consecutive night on Thursday, May 1, by initiating unprovoked firing. Small arms firing was directed from posts opposite Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Naushera and Akhnoor areas of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army responded to the firing along the 740-kilometre-long de … Pak continues ceasefire violation along LoC for 8th consecutive night
New Delhi (TIP) – The anti-terror body National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) preliminary report on the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley points to an operational nexus between Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), and the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), sources have said. According to NIA sources, the conspiracy behind the terror attack … Lashkar-Pak ISI nexus, 3D mapping of site: What Pahalgam probe report says
New Delhi (TIP)- The government has cleared the resumption of operations of the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force versions of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv fleet, which was grounded for four months, officials said on Thursday. The decision follows recommendations from a Defect Investigation (DI) Committee that reviewed technical issues after one … Army and Air Force versions of Dhruv helicopters cleared for operations
New Delhi (TIP)-Union Home Minister Amit Shah today warned terrorists that India will “hunt each and every one of them” for killing 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. At an event in Delhi on May 1 Shah in his first public comment on the terror attack said the worst is yet to come for … We will hunt down every terrorist involved in Pahalgam attack: Amit Shah
ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan Army chief Gen Asim Munir on Thursday warned that any “military misadventure” by India will be met with a “swift, resolute, and notch-up response” as he visited a firing range to witness a high-intensity field training exercise conducted by the armed forces. His remark comes amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan … Any ‘military misadventure’ by India will be met with ‘swift, resolute, and notch-up response’: Pak Army chief
ISLAMABAD (TIP): Citing security concerns, Pakistan has announced the closure of specific portions of Karachi and Lahore airspace for four hours each day during May and put all airports across the country on high alert, a media report said Thursday. The development comes amid heightened tension between Pakistan and India post the Pahalgam terror attack … Security concerns: Pakistan clamps restrictions on Karachi, Lahore airspace
DHAKA (TIP): A bench of Bangladesh High Court on Wednesday ordered release of former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das on bail, five months after he was arrested on a charge of defaming the country’s national flag, court officials said. “The two-judge bench declared absolute its earlier rule asking authorities why he should not be granted … Bangladesh court grants bail to former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Das in case related to defaming national flag
HO CHI MINH CITY (TIP): Chinese, Laotian and Cambodian troops marched behind Vietnamese army formations, including some wearing uniforms similar to what was worn by northern Vietnamese troops during the war. Helicopters carrying the national flag and jets flew over the parade near Independence Palace, where a North Vietnamese tank smashed through the gates on … Vietnam celebrates 50 years since war’s end with focus on peace and unity
BEIJING (TIP): Three Chinese astronauts landed back on Earth on Wednesday after six months on China’s space station. The crew’s landing module came down slowly after separating from the return vehicle, descending on a red-and-white parachute, in Dongfeng, in China’s northern Inner Mongolia region on the edge of the Gobi Desert. Their return had been … Three astronauts return to Earth after six months on China’s space station
BEIJING (TIP): China on Friday said it is assessing whether to start trade talks with the US on tariff reductions following recent approaches by Washington, a move that would possibly ease the tit-for-tit tariff war between the world’s two largest economies. “China is making assessments as the United States has recently reached out to convey … China says assessing US proposals for talks to reduce tariffs
Darfur, Sudan (TIP): At least 542 civilians have been confirmed killed in Sudan’s North Darfur region in the past three weeks, the United Nations said Thursday, warning the actual death toll was likely “much higher”. “The horror unfolding in Sudan knows no bounds,” UN rights chief Volker Turk said in a statement, referring to the … At least 542 killed in North Darfur in past three weeks
TEHRAN (TIP): Iran on Thursday condemned as “economic terrorism” a US decision to slap new sanctions on the Islamic republic just days before another round of nuclear talks between the longtime foes. The United States said on Wednesday it was imposing sanctions on seven companies involved in selling Iranian oil — four based in the … Iran slams new US sanctions ahead of nuclear talks
DAMASCUS (TIP): Israel’s air force struck near Syria’s presidential palace early Friday hours after warning Syrian authorities not to march toward villages inhabited by members of a minority sect in southern Syria. The strike came after days of clashes between pro-Syrian government gunmen and fighters who belong to the Druze minority sect near the capital, … Israeli military strikes near Syria’s presidential palace after warning over sectarian attacks
The Indian military will have to evolve a comprehensive doctrine around drone warfare. Fundamental changes would have to be made in how the Army fights. “Today, small quadcopters costing less than $1,000 dominate the tactical battlefield, carrying out a variety of roles —intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and kinetic strikes. This omnipresence of drones has dramatically … Drones are changing war and India must catch up
CHICAGO, IL (TIP): The Windy City was drenched in a kaleidoscope of colors and electrified by Bollywood charisma as Rangotsav 2025, America’s biggest Holi bash, welcomed superstar Hrithik Roshan for an unforgettable meet-and-greet on April 12, 2025, at the National India Hub in Schaumburg, IL. The fifth stop of Hrithik’s whirlwind USA tour, this vibrant … Gulal and Glamour: Hrithik Roshan’s Vibrant Success at Rangotsav Chicago
State surveillance must be subject to systemic checks and supervision and not mirror the nefarious activities of the dark underworld. As a Supreme Court of India Bench pointed out, the question is not whether the state can use spyware, but who could be its legitimate targets. The Bench, during a hearing on the alleged surveillance … The state must not stifle democratic dissent in the name of national security
The UN Security Council’s statement on Friday (April 25, 2025) condemning “in the strongest terms” the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, was necessary, but inadequate. According to the statement, which expressed condolences to India, and to Nepal which lost one citizen, the members of the Security Council, that include Pakistan as an elected, non-permanent member this … The UNSC Statement on Pahalgam attack appears watered down
The election of Mark Carney as Canada’s Prime Minister offers a much-needed opportunity to reset the strained ties between Ottawa and New Delhi. Relations had hit a nadir under Justin Trudeau, particularly after his 2023 allegations linking Indian agents to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar — claims India strongly denied. The diplomatic fallout severely … Carney’s Canada
“Repression of the press has a long and tragic lineage. In ancient Rome, historians who documented the excesses of emperors were exiled or executed. During the Inquisition, dissenting voices were burned at the stake. The rise of fascism in the 20th century saw the state apparatus turned against the free press—from Mussolini’s Italy to Hitler’s … World Press Freedom Day 2025: A Global Call to Defend the Truth
“Now, the Trump administration seems to have also usurped Congress’s power of the purse for the executive, declaring that the president may refuse to appropriate congressionally allocated funds by personal fiat. This is a profound constitutional change, one that shifts a massive power into the hands of one man; and again, Congress does not seem … We are witnessing slow constitutional collapse in the US
NEW YORK (TIP): Two Indian citizens on student visas in the US have been arrested for scamming an elderly individual and charged with theft, according to authorities. Mahammadilham Vahora and Hajiali Vahora, both 24 years old, were booked into the El Paso County Jail this month, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said in a … Two Indian-origin students charged in elderly scam case
OTTAWA (TIP): A 21-year-old girl from Dera Bassi was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Ottawa, Canada, recently. Vanshika, a student who was missing since April 22, was found dead near a beach. Her father, Davinder Saini, a resident of Saini Mohalla, Dera Bassi, and local AAP leader, suspects foul play in his daughter’s death. … Indian-origin Canada based student found dead at beach in Canada
OTTAWA (TIP): In Canada’s recent federal elections on April 28, 22 candidates of Punjab origin secured seats in the parliament, a slight increase from previous elections. These representatives, comprising members from both the Liberal and Conservative parties, contested from various regions across Canada. The Punjabi-Canadian community, a key part of Canada’s South Asian population, played … Record 22 Punjabis elected to House of Commons in Canada
SEATTLE (TIP): Three Indian-origin people were found dead after a shooting at a home in the US state of Washington, according to local media reports. The incident took place on April 24 in Newcastle City. The dead were identified as Harshavardhana Kikkeri (44), Shwetha Panyam (41) and Dhruva Kikkeri (14), The Seattle Times reported on … 3 Indian-origin people found dead after shooting at US home
CHICAGO, IL (TIP): “We have successfully concluded our elections in a very transparent manner for the year 2025-26 for leadership positions at the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI),” Dr. Satheesh Kathula, President of AAPI, and Dr. Lokesh Edara, AAPI’s Chief Election Officer and Past Chair of AAPI BOT, jointly announced here today. … AAPI Members Elect New Leadership Team for 2026 and Beyond
OTTAWA (TIP): Canada is rapidly reshaping its aviation ties with the US as declining travel demand, rising diplomatic tensions, and shifting consumer preferences drive major airlines—Air Canada, WestJet, Porter, and Flair—to slash routes to key U.S. cities including San Francisco, Miami, New York, and Washington. With a significant drop in both leisure and business travel … Canada Freezes US Travel as Major Canadian Airlines Slash Routes to US Cities to Tap the European Market
NEW YORK, NY (TIP): Organized by the Sikh Cultural Society, Richmond Hill, New York, with the cooperation of the Sikh Gurudwaras and the Sikh organizations of the Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, the 37th Sikh Day Parade on April 26 in Manhattan, New York, attracted, as usual, large crowds of Sikh … Thousands of Sikhs Participate in the 37th Sikh Day Parade In New York City