Showers praise on Indian Americans for their contribution to relation building between India and the US I.S. Saluja UNIONDALE, NY (TIP): It was the first day of Autum, September 22, when India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum to address thousands of his supporters who greeted him with deafening chant … Prime Minister Modi Recounts India’s Growth Story under his watch
NEW YORK (TIP): Asia Society, on Tuesday, September 24, hosted Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, External Foreign Affairs Minister of India, for an address and discussion with Daniel Russel, Vice President for International Security and Diplomacy. “We have a difficult history with China. Despite the explicit agreements we had with China, we saw in the middle of … “India-China relationship is key to the future of Asia”: Dr. S. Jaishankar
NEW YORK (TIP): New York City’s embattled mayor pleaded not guilty Friday, September 27, to federal corruption charges after prosecutors accused him of using his power and influence to garner free trips, luxury hotel stays and questionable campaign donations, according to a CNN report. Mayor Eric Adams is charged with bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy and … NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to federal corruption charges as governor Hochul considers removing him
NEW YORK (TIP): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed confidence that India’s relationship with neighbours Sri Lanka and Bangladesh would continue to be “positive and constructive.” “I would urge you not to be deterministic about it. It’s not like India is seeking to control every political move of every neighbour. That’s not how it works. … Our relationship with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will remain positive, constructive: EAM Jaishankar
Karachi (TIP): The IMF has approved a USD 7 billion new bailout package for Pakistan, authorising the immediate release of the first loan tranche of less than USD 1.1 billion to reinforce the cash-strapped country’s efforts to address the ongoing economic crisis. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) board met on September 25 in Washington to … IMF approves $7-billion bailout package for Pak
MALE (TIP): Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has denied having an “India Out” agenda, asserting that the island nation had a “serious problem” with the presence of foreign military on its soil. Muizzu, who is in the US to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, made the remarks on september 26 while … Never followed ‘India Out’ agenda: Maldives President Muizzu
MOSCOW (TIP): Russian President Vladimir Putin said September 25 that a nuclear power supporting another country’s attack on Russia will be considered a participant in aggression under a new version of Moscow’s nuclear doctrine. Speaking at a meeting of Russia’s Security Council that considered changes in the doctrine, Putin announced that a revised version of … Putin says a nuclear power supporting an attack on Russia can be considered an aggressor
TOKYO (TIP): Japan’s ruling party on September 27 picked former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba as leader, setting him up to become prime minister next week. The party leadership win is a ticket to the top job because the Liberal Democratic Party’s ruling coalition currently controls the parliament. Considered a defense policy expert, Ishiba has proposed … Former Defence Minister Ishiba chosen to lead Japan’s ruling party, to swear in next week
BEIRUT (TIP): An Israeli airstrike in Lebanon hit a building housing Syrian workers, killing 23 of them, Lebanon’s state news agency reported September 26. It was one of the deadliest single strikes in an intensified air campaign against the militant Hezbollah group. The strike late Wednesday came as the United States and its allies called … Lebanese state media says an Israeli strike killed 23 Syrian workers
NEW YORK (tip): Ukrainian President, Volodomyr Zelenskyy has alledged that some are attempting to broker peace with the objective of getting a nobel prize and not real peace. “As a global initiative the peace-formula has already existed for two years. And maybe somebody wants a Nobel Prize for their political biography for frozen truce instead … Zelenskyy accuses some leaders of seeking Nobel prize over real peace in Ukraine
London (TIP): Climate campaigners on September 27 hit out at stiff jail sentences given to two activists who threw soup at Vincent van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” at a London gallery, voicing fears about the right to peaceful protest. Just Stop Oil protesters Phoebe Plummer, 23, and Anna Holland, 22, were convicted in July of criminal damage … Climate activists jailed for throwing tomato soup at Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’
BEIRUT (TIP): A huge Israeli strike hit Beirut’s densely populated southern suburbs on September 27, flattening buildings in an operation the Israeli military said targeted Hezbollah’s headquarters but a source close to the group said its leader was “fine”. “The Israeli strikes levelled six buildings,” the source said, requesting anonymity as they were not authorised … Israel says strikes targeted Hezbollah HQ, source close to group says leader ‘fine’
Celebrating unity, diversity, and shared humanity in honor of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 555th birth anniversary I.S. Saluja PISCATAWAY, NJ (TIP): Let’s Share a Meal held a press conference to announce launch Oneness: A Light for Humanity, a landmark event celebrating unity, diversity, and shared humanity in honor of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 555th birth … Let’s Share a Meal announces launch of “Oneness: A Light for Humanity” Commemorating Guru Nanak’s Vision of Oneness
After Conservatives now Bloc Quebecois threatens to bring down the minority Liberal government OTTAWA (TIP): It was free for all as the House of Commons witnessed a rowdy question hour before turning down no-confidence motion 211-120 for a reprieve for the minority Liberal Government. Marred by acrimonious verbal exchanges between those supporting and opposing the … Bitter exchange between PM Justin Trudeau and Leader of Opposition Pierre Poilievre before the no to-no-confidence motion
Tagline: Attacking one’s political opponents on foreign soil is not the right strategy “Rahul can never attain Modi’s lofty standards of expressing thoughts that the speaker himself does not believe in. Every politician has his strengths and weaknesses. Rahul, for instance, appears to be a more sincere individual than Modi, who is fired up by … Rahul must avoid going overboard abroad
The idea of simultaneous elections, to the Lok Sabha, the State Assemblies and the local bodies, was thrown up by the Prime Minister a couple of years ago. Frequent Assembly and local body elections kept him busy on the campaign trail in some parts of the country most of the time. This experience may have … The misplaced move of ‘one nation one election’
There are indications that New Delhi is engaging with all parties and developing its role as an interlocutor but there are the ‘ifs, ands, or buts’ Two years after the Government of India held that “Europe’s problems are not the world’s problems” to distance New Delhi from the theatre of the Russia-Ukraine war, speculation about … India’s place in Russia-Ukraine peace-making
Conflicts and wars are as old as human civilization itself. From the moment humans began forming tribes, societies, and nations, disagreements over land, resources, power, and ideology have led to violent confrontations. The pages of history are stained with blood from countless wars, from ancient skirmishes to large-scale global conflicts. Despite the progression of human … The Perpetual Cycle of Conflict: Lessons from History and the Urgent Need for Peace
NEW YORK (TIP): Boosting its international presence, Indian hospitality major Oyo’s parent company Oravel Stays is acquiring Motel 6 and Studio 6 chain with about 1,500 facilities across the US and Canada from the investment company Blackstone in a $525 million cash deal, the US firm said on Friday, September 20. With the acquisition of … Indian hospitality major Oyo acquiring Motel 6 & Studio 6 chains for $525 million
NEW JERSEY CITY (TIP): Indian American professor Jayadhurganandh “JD” Jayaraman, currently the chair of the Department of Finance at the School of Business at New Jersey City University, has been appointed the new interim dean of the school. Jayaraman, brings a wealth of academic and industry experience to his new role as the interim dean, … Indian American professor JD Jayaraman named interim dean of NJCU School of Business
CARY, NC (TIP): VitalEdge Technologies, a leading global provider of dealer management solutions, has appointed two Indian American executives, Mitesh Shah and Shriram Rajagopal as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Product Officer (CPO) respectively. In the pivotal role of CTO, Shah will lead the company’s technology vision, driving innovation and ensuring the delivery of … Indian American executives Mitesh Shah, Shriram Rajagopal in key positions at VitalEdge Technologies
The BAPS organization condemned the act, and is cooperating with law enforcement to address this hate crime SACRAMENTO, CA (TIP): Less than 10 days after the desecration of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melville, New York, a second temple, this time in Sacramento, California, was vandalized with hateful messages. The BAPS organization condemned the act, … Indian American Community Rallies for Peace, Unity as another Swaminarayan Temple is Vandalized
Shares with Guatemala’s lawmakers India’s vision and commitment to assist Guatemala on its developmental journey GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): The Embassy of India in Guatemala organized a significant interaction with Congressmen from various parties of the Guatemalan Parliament on 25 September 2024, to share India’s vision and unwavering commitment to assist Guatemala on its developmental journey. … Embassy of India in Guatemala celebrates a decade of MAKE IN INDIA
GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): The Embassy of India in Guatemala celebrated Hindi Diwas 2024 by organizing a series of vibrant Hindi competitions, which garnered an overwhelming response from participants. The event saw enthusiastic participation from not only members of the Indian community but also local Guatemalans and friends of India, showcasing the growing appreciation for the … Embassy of India in Guatemala Celebrates Hindi Diwas
By Mabel Pais The 20th Dodge Poetry Festival, a collaboration of Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation (Dodge Foundation) and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) brings the festival to its climax with a full line-up, October 17-19, 2024. With its headquarters at NJPAC since 2010, the reimagined Festival will fill downtown Newark with poetry and … DODGE FOUNDATION WITH NJPAC CELEBRATES PEAK OF YEAR-LONG SOCIAL-CHANGE-MAKING FESTIVAL
‘First! Do No Pharm’, which is packed with testimonies from leading medical and sector experts from around the world, seeks to expose the unscrupulous behavior of the pharma industry and medical research fraud perpetuating a cycle of corruption worldwide LONDON (TIP): British-Indian cardiologist and healthy lifestyle campaigner Aseem Malhotra premiered a new documentary in London’s … British-Indian doc’s film on pharma industry premieres in UK
SINGAPORE (TIP): Singapore’s former Transport Minister S Iswaran has pleaded guilty to receiving gifts while in office, local media reported, as proceedings began on Tuesday in a rare graft trial involving a state official in this Asian financial hub. The case has gripped the wealthy city-state which prides itself on having a well-paid and efficient … Singapore’s Indian-origin ex transport minister S Iswaran pleads guilty in graft case
VIENNA (TIP): Gurdial Singh Bajwa, a 51-year-old Sikh man of Indian origin, is set to contest the Austrian National Council elections. Representing the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ), Bajwa will run for the Gaenserndorf and Bruck an der Leitha constituencies in the elections scheduled for September 29. Bajwa’s candidacy is a proud moment for … Gurdial Singh Bajwa first Sikh candidate to contest in Austrian parliamentary poll
SINGAPORE (TIP): Four men of Indian origin were on Wednesday, September 25, charged with causing public nuisance and using abusive language against a police officer in Singapore’s Little Precinct. A nearly two-minute video of the four abusing the police officer at a crime scene cordoned off to investigate an alleged murder on Sunday morning in … Four Indian-origin men charged for nuisance & abusing Singapore police
Budapest (TIP)- Grandmaster R Vaishali and Vantika Agrawal came up with splendid efforts to down Lela Javakhishvili and Bella Khotenashvili, respectively, as Indian women’s team continued its unbeaten run with a thumping 3-1 victory over Georgia at the 45th Chess Olympiad here on Wednesday, September 18. The Indian women have now all their seven rounds. … Chess Olympiad: Indian teams seal seventh successive wins