New Delhi (TIP)- Parliamentary proceedings were disrupted on Thursday, December 5, after BJP leaders accused Congress’ Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of being a “traitor of the highest order” with alleged ties to international forces aimed at destabilising India’s democracy. The BJP also linked Gandhi to US billionaire George Soros and … Chaos in LS after BJP calls Rahul ‘traitor’
Chandigarh (TIP)- Narain Singh Chaura, who attempted to assassinate former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Badal at the Golden Temple, acted alone and was “self-motivated,” preliminary police investigation revealed, even as Badal returned on Thursday to take up sewadar duty as part of his atonement. While investigators haven’t completely ruled out a larger conspiracy, initial probe … Sukhbir attacker a ‘lone wolf’: Police probe
Ayodhya (TIP)- Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on December 5, accused the Opposition of trying to divide the society, saying the actions of Babur’s commander in Ayodhya and Sambhal around 500 years ago and ongoing events in Bangladesh shared the same nature and intent. “Look at the kind of acts our enemies are committing in … DNA of events in Ayodhya, Sambhal, Bangla same: Yogi
Amid escalating tensions at the Uday Pratap College here over a mosque located on its premises, police on Thursday restricted outsiders’ entry to the campus, allowing only students with valid identity cards. The move follows unrest after students recited Hanuman Chalisa when namaz was being offered near the mosque. Seven men were briefly detained after … Varanasi college bans ‘outsiders’ after Hanuman Chalisa-namaz row
Islamabade (TIP) : Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has demanded the constitution of a Supreme Court-led judicial commission to probe alleged killings of his party workers by law enforcement officers’ “direct firing” in Islamabad last week. Khan’s PTI had launched a protest on November 24. His supporters were forcibly dispersed on the night … Imran demands probe into ‘killings’ of party workers
Patna (TIP): Processions and protest marches erupted in Bihar on December 5 in support of minority Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists who were being subjected to torture in Bangladesh after the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina government. The protesters have demanded immediate intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rescue the Bangladeshi Hindus. The reports … Protests erupt in Bihar over atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh
Kathmandu (TIP): Nepal and China on December 4 signed a much-awaited framework agreement on the multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), paving the way for enhanced economic cooperation on the projects. The BRI Cooperation Framework agreement was inked during Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli’s official visit to China — his first official visit … Nepal, China sign BRI cooperation agreement
Pakhtunkhwa (TIP): The death toll from sectarian violence in Pakistan’s restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province surged to 130, with at least six people killed and eight injured on December 2, as clashes in the volatile Kurram district continued for the eleventh consecutive day. The clashes between Alizai and Bagan tribes in the district started on November … Pak sectarian violence: Death toll rises to 130 as clashes continue in Kurram despite ceasefire
CONAKRY (TIP): A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence and a stampede at a soccer match in southeast Guinea, killing 56 people, according to a provisional toll, the government said on December 3. The fatalities occurred during the final of a tournament held in honour of Guinea’s military leader Mamady Doumbouya at a stadium in Nzerekore, … 56 die in Guinea soccer stampede
PARIS (TIP): French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation December 5 following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a day after a historic no-confidence vote at the National Assembly left France without a functioning government. Macron “took note” of Barnier’s resignation, the Elysee presidential palace said in a statement. Barnier and other … France’s Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government
Amman (TIP) : Syrian rebels captured the key city of Hama on December 5, bringing the insurgents a major victory after a lightning advance across northern Syria and dealing a new blow to President Bashar al-Assad and his Russian and Iranian allies. The Syrian army said it was redeploying outside the city “to preserve civilians … Syrian rebels annex Hama in southward push
KINSHASA (TIP): Public health officials in Africa urged caution December 5 as Congo’s health minister said the government was on alert over a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people. Jean Kaseya, the head of Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told reporters that more details about the disease should … Congo govt says it’s ‘on alert’ over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens
Taipei, Taiwan (TIP): Taiwanese writer Chiung Yao, whose romance novels were wildly popular in the Chinese-speaking world, has died, authorities said December 4. She was 86. The body of Chiung Yao, which was the pen name used by Chen Che, was found at her home in New Taipei City, the local fire department told AFP. … Taiwan romance novelist Chiung Yao dies in apparent suicide
Seoul (TIP): South Korean lawmakers on December 4 called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later, triggering the biggest political crisis in decades in Asia’s fourth-largest economy. The surprise declaration late on Tuesday ignited a standoff with Parliament which rejected his attempt … South Korean lawmakers call for impeachment of President Yoon after back-track on martial law
Dubai (TIP): Hamas said it had information that Israel intended to carry out a hostage rescue operation similar to one conducted in Gaza’s Nuseirat camp in June and threatened to “neutralize” the captives if any such action took place, according to an internal statement seen by Reuters on December 4. In the statement dated November … Will neutralise hostages if Israel launches rescue ops: Hamas
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The United States on Tuesday, December 3, called for respect for fundamental freedoms including religious and basic human rights in Bangladesh amid attacks on minorities. India has been expressing concerns over attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, in that country. “We are consistent with every government in which we have a relationship with. … US calls for respect for fundamental freedoms amid attack on religious minorities in Bangladesh
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday, November 30, warned BRICS countries against any move to replace the US dollar and has sought a commitment from the nine-member group that includes India, Russia, China, and Brazil. BRICS, formed in 2009, is the only major international group of which the United States is not a … Trump warns BRICS against ditching US dollar, threatens tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Two Democratic Party Senators on Wednesday, December 4, introduced a legislation aimed at reuniting the immigrant families and raising the per-country family-based immigration caps, allowing more visas to go to a single country such as India and China. Introduced by Senators Mazie K. Hirono, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and … US senators introduce bill to reunite immigrant families, raise per-country family-based immigration cap
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday, November 30, nominated close confidante Kash Patel for the powerful position of Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, making him the highest ranking Indian American in his incoming administration. I am proud to announce that Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel will serve as the next Director of the … Trump nominates Indian American Kash Patel as FBI Director
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Library of Congress will host the 2025 National Book Festival on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at the Washington Convention Center, festival organizers announced today. This will mark the 25th anniversary of the Library of Congress National Book Festival, which was co-founded in 2001 with first lady Laura Bush. In 2025, the … Library to Host 25th Anniversary National Book Festival in September 2025
JERSEY CITY , NJ (TIP): This Thanksgiving week, Let’s Share a Meal (LSM), a nonprofit organization led by the Sikh community, once again exemplified its mission of spreading love and compassion through the act of selfless service. With over 700 volunteers from New Jersey and beyond, Let’s Share Meals prepared and delivered fresh vegetarian meals … Sikh Community in New Jersey Serves Free Thanksgiving Meals to Thousands Across the U.S.
Council modifications address affordability and neighborhood differences; agreement will invest $5 billion in City for All housing plan Council also voted on bills to establish basement apartments and ADUs in city codes, support building rehabilitation, track approved housing projects, and update flood maps and sewer plans CITY HALL, NY (TIP): The New York City Council, … New York City Council Passes Historic Citywide Zoning Reforms Estimated to Create over 82,000 New Homes, Tackling Affordability Crisis throughout City
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Manuel Castro today announced the Cities for Action (C4A) annual convening hosted by New York City that will bring together cities across the country. Participants will join national advocacy groups, philanthropists, and business leaders to discuss how to further advance immigrant … NEW YORK CITY HOSTS NATIONAL CONVENING OF CITIES FOCUSED ON IMMIGRANT INCLUSIVE POLICIES
TORONTO (TIP): Canadian Prime Minister and members of his delegation who had a closed-door meeting with the US President-elect Donald Trump last Friday, November 29, were reportedly stunned when, during the deliberations on the 25 per cent import tariff, the host surprised everyone by suggesting that Canada should become the 51st state of the US. … Stop ripping off or become the 51st state of US: Donald Trump tells Canadian PM
TORONTO (TIP): Patrick Brown, mayor of Brampton and one of the candidates in the run, says there was no foreign interference in the Conservative Leadership election in 2022. Appearing before a Parliamentary Committee looking into allegations of foreign interference in the Canadian Conservative Leadership election in which the incumbent Leader of the official Opposition Pierre … There was no foreign interference in the Conservative Leadership election: Patrick Brown
OTTAWA (TIP): After losing the first two battles to bring down the minority Liberal government, Conservatives, the Official Opposition Party, tabled its third successive no-confidence motion in the penultimate week sitting of the House of Commons. The House of Commons will adjourn for holiday break at the end of next week. Unmindful of the earlier … Conservatives make yet another move to bring down Justin Trudeau’s government
By Prabhjot Singh TORONTO (TIP): Defeating its traditional rivals and neighbor Pakistan 5-3 in the final, India won its third successive Asia Cup for Junior Men hockey title in Muscat. Araijit Singh Hundal, who scored four goals in the final, was declared player of the match. India were the winners of the 2004, 2008, 2015 … Hockey: India completes a hat-trick of triumphs in Asia Cup for Junior Men
By Shiv Naresh This centenary year pays tribute to a century of excellence and future aspirations, highlighted by the relaunch of the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) and the historic inauguration of the Women’s HIL. The national body for hockey, formed on November 7, 1925, in Gwalior, laid the foundation for India’s prominent position in … 100 Years of Indian Hockey
“The rancor against the BRICS group stems from Brazil’s proposal, at the last summit, to develop an alternative currency to reduce reliance on the dollar. The annoyance seems hugely out of proportion as the suggestion has little chance of becoming a reality. Wide differences in ideology and outlook among member countries militate against the formulation … What Trump 2.0 means for India’s economic aspirations