New Delhi (TIP)- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia from October 22-23 to attend the BRICS summit, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Friday (October 18, 2024) during which he is also “expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member countries and invited leaders.” The big question is if Modi … PM Modi to attend BRICS summit in Russia; no clarity yet on meeting with Xi
New Delhi (TIP)- A Dubai-Jaipur Air India flight made an emergency landing at the airport in Jaipur in the early hours of Saturday (October 19, 2024) due to a bomb threat, which later turned out to be a hoax, officials said. After authorities were alerted about the bomb threat, an emergency was declared at the … Bomb scare: Air India flight makes emergency landing in Jaipur
New Delhi (TIP)- The Supreme Court on Friday, October 18, revived the trial against Gurmeet Ram Rahim, head of the Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda, in the 2015 sacrilege cases as it stayed the March order by the Punjab and Haryana high court that had halted proceedings in three criminal cases related to the incident. A … Dera chief to face trial in sacrilege cases as SC lifts HC stay
Mumbai (TIP)- A photo of Zeeshan Siddique was found in the phone of one of the men who shot his father, Baba Siddique, last week. The phone recovered from one of the accused arrested during the investigation of the murder case of the NCP leader had his photo, police sources said. According to the sources, … Week after Baba Siddique’s murder, his son’s photo found in shooter’s phone
The Congress has accused the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra of orchestrating a Rs 10,000 crore scam involving road infrastructure projects and electoral bonds, just ahead of the Assembly poll. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera alleged that 13 per cent of the total funds generated through the sale of electoral bonds came from Maharashtra. Khera claimed that … Congress alleges Rs 10K crore electoral bond scam in poll-bound Maharashtra
The Supreme Court Friday, October 18, closed proceedings in a habeas corpus petition filed by a man who alleged that his two daughters were being held captive at Sadhguru’s Isha Yoga Foundation in Coimbatore, and said that the women had informed they were living there “voluntarily and without any coercion”. A three-judge bench presided by … SC proceedings against Sadhguru’s foundation closed
DHAKA (TIP): A Bangladeshi court on October 17 ordered an arrest warrant for exiled ex-leader Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August after she was toppled from power by a student-led revolution. “The court has… ordered the arrest of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and to produce her in court on November 18,” Mohammad … Bangladesh tribunal issues arrest warrant against ousted PM Sheikh Hasina
Pradhan Kathmandu (TIP): World Weather Attribution, an international collaboration, has underscored the urgent need for Nepal to limit development in low-lying, riverside areas of the cities and scale up early warning and prompt action to avoid repeat of flooding disasters. “Climate change was responsible for the extreme three day downpours in Nepal about 10 percent … Human induced climate change behind flooding disasters in Nepal
islamabad (TIP) : The visit of India’s foreign minister to Pakistan earlier this week was a “good beginning” that could lead to a thaw in relations between the two rivals, former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was quoted as saying by Indian media on Friday. Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar was in Pakistan on October … Nawaz Sharif calls Jaishankar visit to Islamabad a ‘good beginning’ for India-Pak ties
Ho Chi Minh City (TIP): A Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death for fraud totalling $27 billion arrived in court on October 17 to face a potential life sentence in a related trial on money laundering charges. Property developer Truong My Lan was found guilty in April of swindling cash from the Saigon Commercial Bank … Vietnam death row tycoon awaits verdict in new trial
ROME (TIP): Italy on October 16 criminalized citizens who go abroad to have children through surrogacy, a measure slammed by opponents as “medieval” and discriminatory to LGBTQ community The measure extending a surrogacy ban in place since 2004 was promoted by Premier Giorgia Meloni’s far-right Brothers of Italy party and its conservative coalition partner, the … Italy makes it illegal to seek surrogacy abroad, activists say it targets LGBTQ community
LONDON (TIP): British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said October 16 that the government was considering sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. Asked in parliament if the government would sanction the two officials, Starmer said: “We are looking at that because there are obviously abhorrent comments along with other really concerning … UK government to impose sanctions on Israeli ministers
BEIJING (TIP): British Foreign Secretary David Lammy told Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on October 18 he hoped the two countries could discuss their differences “constructively”. London has said Lammy will use his visit — the first by a British cabinet minister to China since Prime Minister Keir Starmer took office — to “challenge” Beijing on … Britain’s Lammy hopes for ‘constructive’ dialogue with China
BEIRUT (TIP): Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati on October 18 offered a rare rebuke of Iran, charging it with “blatant interference” over remarks attributed to its parliament speaker on a UN resolution on Hezbollah and Lebanon. The Security Council resolution, adopted in 2006 and which states that only the Lebanese army and UN peacekeepers should … Lebanon slams ‘blatant interference’ over remarks attributed to Iran official
The health system is one of 62 nationwide to earn the recognition this year NEW YORK, NY (TIP): NYC Health + Hospitals announced on October 15, 2024 that it has earned the bronze-level Joy in Medicine recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) for enhancing physician well-being and reducing burnout. After peaking during the Covid … NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS HONORED BY AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION FOR PROMOTING WELL-BEING AND REDUCING BURNOUT
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ (TIP): “Middlesex County is committed to supporting ongoing disaster relief efforts in response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. At the request of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), and coordinated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Middlesex County … Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios says the County is committed to supporting Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
NEW YORK, NY (TIP): The City University of New York and JPMorganChase, o October 14, welcomed the Brooklyn community to the Medgar Evers College campus for a financial health summit. The event’s theme of hip-hop and finance utilizes people’s appreciation for and knowledge of the music genre, which has its origins in New York City, … CUNY and JPMorganChase Host Financial Health Summit for Brooklyn Community at Medgar Evers College
MERRICK, N.Y. (TIP): As part of the Norman J. Levy Lakeside School’s annual Health and Wellness Week, Nassau County Legislator Seth I. Koslow (D – Merrick) and his three children joined hundreds of students and parents in walking to school on Wednesday, Oct. 9. “Improving your physical fitness can feel like a daunting task, but … Legislator Koslow and Family Join Merrick School Community in Health & Wellness Week Walk to Levy Lakeside School
Raises Over $240,000 in the Filing Period, Showing Undeniable Momentum for Her Historic Candidacy NEW YORK, NY (TIP): In just two months since announcing her candidacy for New York City Comptroller, Jenifer Rajkumar has raised over $240,000 – more than any other candidate in the field. This remarkable achievement in the latest filing period demonstrates … Jenifer Rajkumar Outraises the Entire Field for NYC Comptroller
KINGSTON, NY (TIP): With Halloween coming up, don’t miss a chance to take a trip on the Catskill Mountain Railroad’s Pumpkin Express Train. Passengers take the train ride up to the Pumpkin Patch where pumpkins will be spread out for everyone to select their favorite one to take home and decorate. Our trains are fun … Catskill Mountain Railroad Pumpkin Express Trains October 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th
ELMONT, NY (TIP): The Indian American Kerala Cultural and Civic Center, Inc. will honor eight Indian American Malayalees for their outstanding achievements in their field of specialization and for their service to the society, at its 32nd Annual Awards Dinner to be held on October 19, 2024. Public officials and leaders from the USA and … KERALA CENTER TO HONOR EIGHT AT ITS 32ND ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY
FLUSHING, QUEENS (TIP): On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts (FCCA), aka Flushing Town Hall celebrated its 45th year enriching Queens’ vibrant cultural landscape at its Sapphire Gala fundraiser. The event commemorated FCCA’s long-standing commitment to fostering arts equity and supporting the diverse audiences and creative voices of Queens through … Flushing Town Hall Celebrates 45th Anniversary at Sapphire Gala
BRENTWOOD, CA (TIP): “The recent diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, particularly surrounding the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, have had profound implications for the Sikh diaspora,” the North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) said on Friday, October 18, 2024. “This incident has intensified existing insecurities and divisions within the community, affecting how Sikh immigrant families … Tensions between India, Canada have implications on Sikhs: North American Punjabi Association
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): India is not cooperating with Canada on the latter’s investigation into the killing of a Sikh separatist last year, the United States alleged Tuesday, October 16. “When it comes to the Canadian matter, we have made clear that the allegations are extremely serious and they need to be taken seriously. We wanted … India not cooperating with Canada on Nijjar investigations: US
Diplomatic crisis has broken out between India and Canada over the alleged involvement of Canada-based Indian diplomats in the 2023 killing of pro-Khalistan preacher Hardeep Singh Nijjar LONDON/WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The United Kingdom has “full confidence” in the Canadian judicial process, the Foreign Office in London declared on Wednesday, October 17, expanding the ambit of … Five Eyes support Canada in spat with India on Nijjar
Nobel Prize-winning economist Professor Abhijit Banerjee called Dexterity “an unusual institution,” while The Telegraph called Graduates and Fellows of Dexterity “the future of India.” WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): For 35 young Indian scholars, it was a day they would never be able to forget. They could not have asked for more than meeting the first couple … Joe Biden and Jill Biden play host to Indian students at the White House
Immigration has long been a central issue in American politics, drawing heated debate, emotional appeals, and policy proposals from both sides of the political spectrum. As the 2024 election looms, immigration once again finds itself at the forefront of the national conversation. Voters are concerned, and politicians are divided, but this is not a new … The Broken Immigration System in the United States: A Historical Perspective and Political Reality
Says “I fulfilled the promise of giving representation to all the regions equally; our endeavor will be to walk together.” SRINAGAR (TIP): National Conference leader Omar Abdullah took over as the first Chief Minister of the five-year-old Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, against the backdrop of the monumental changes … Omar Abdullah sworn in as Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister
JERUSALEM (TIP): Hamas confirmed on Friday, October 24, that its leader, Yahya Sinwar, was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, and the militant group reiterated its stance that hostages taken from Israel a year ago will not be released until there is a cease-fire in Gaza and a withdrawal of Israeli troops, says a Reuters … Sinwar’s death confirmed by Hamas and Israeli Foreign Minister