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Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner divorced after year-long custody battle for daughters

A Florida judge has declared Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner divorced and single, signing off on a confidential agreement reached between the two. The Miami-Dade County judge approved the agreement on Friday, one year after the 35-year-old Jonas Brothers singer filed to divorce the 28-year-old Game of Thrones and X Men actor and five years Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner divorced after year-long custody battle for daughters

Selena Gomez joins youngest billionaires club

American singer-actor Selena Gomez has officially joined the ranks of one of the youngest billionaires. According to Deadline, the Only Murders in the Building actor has achieved this financial feat primarily through the success of her beauty brand, Rare Beauty, alongside other lucrative ventures. Launched in 2019, Rare Beauty has significantly contributed to Gomez’s estimated Selena Gomez joins youngest billionaires club

Jennifer Garner’s relationship with John Miller in jeopardy due to her attention towards Ben Affleck

Jennifer Garner’s immediate attention towards Ben Affleck amid divorce from Jennifer Lopez has put Garner’s relationship with her boyfriend John Miller in jeopardy. RadarOnline revealed that Miller and Garner’s relationship is on the rocks as the former felt neglected while the latter was busy consoling Affleck. Garner and Miller have been together since 2018 and Jennifer Garner’s relationship with John Miller in jeopardy due to her attention towards Ben Affleck

Rakul Preet Singh on nepotism: ‘Films have been taken away from me’

Rakul Preet Singh has shared her take on nepotism, while admitting that she has lost films because of it. In the latest episode of Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, the actor admitted she too would help out her kids in the future, if needed. Rakul Preet said nepotism was a fact of life, and the sooner people Rakul Preet Singh on nepotism: ‘Films have been taken away from me’

Ajay Devgn and Vaani Kapoor’s Raid 2 to release in theatres on February 21

Ajay Devgn is one of the busiest actors in the industry. He is currently busy in the shoot of Son of Sardar 2. The shooting is going on in the UK. Amid this, the release date of his film Raid 2 has been announced. It will be released on 21st February, 2025. Vaani Kapoor will Ajay Devgn and Vaani Kapoor’s Raid 2 to release in theatres on February 21

Malaika Arora’s father dies by suicide

Hours after Malaika Arora’s father Anil Mehta died by suicide, it has now been reported that police officials recorded her mother Joyce’s statement. Sources claimed Malaika’s mother, in her statement to the police, said that Anil would routinely sit in the balcony and read the newspapers every morning. She told the police that while they Malaika Arora’s father dies by suicide

Kareena Kapoor says she doesn’t feel need for Botox or cosmetic

Actor Kareena Kapoor has spoken about ageing and how she is not “trying to look younger”. In an interview with Harpers Bazaar, Kareena shared that she isn’t keen on opting for Botox or any cosmetic enhancements as her husband, Saif Ali Khan, finds her attractive the way she is. The actor also talked about playing Kareena Kapoor says she doesn’t feel need for Botox or cosmetic

Veteran CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury dies at 72

New Delhi (TIP)- CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury died at AIIMS Delhi on Thursday, September 12, following prolonged illness. The 72-year-old leader was admitted to AIIMS on August 19 for treatment of pneumonia and passed away at 3:05 PM on September 12. The family has donated his body to AIIMS, New Delhi for teaching and Veteran CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury dies at 72

Sitaram Yechury: The pragmatic leader with multiple identities (12 August 1952 – 12 September 2024)

Polyglot, amiable and an eclectic conversationalist who could hold forth on film songs as much as politics, CPI-M’s fifth general secretary Sitaram Yechury was the pragmatic leader with friends across the political spectrum. The three-time party chief, who passed away on Thursday after prolonged illness at Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), took Sitaram Yechury: The pragmatic leader with multiple identities (12 August 1952 – 12 September 2024)

Ahead of Haryana polls, SC grants bail to Kejriwal in excise policy case

New Delhi (TIP)- Ahead of Haryana Assembly election, the Supreme Court on Friday, September 13, granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a corruption case linked to the Delhi excise policy ‘scam’. A Bench of Justice Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan ordered Kejriwal’s release on a personal bail bond of Rs 10 lakh Ahead of Haryana polls, SC grants bail to Kejriwal in excise policy case

Mamata offers to step down after docs refuse to hold talks

Kolkata (TIP)- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, September 12, said she was “ready to resign” for the “sake of people” and expressed regret over the junior doctors’ refusal to come for talks to resolve the impasse over the R G Kar rape-murder case. Banerjee, who waited for nearly two hours for the Mamata offers to step down after docs refuse to hold talks

Putin invites Modi for talks at BRICS

In a boost to peace efforts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Russian President Vladimir Putin today and conveyed details of the discussions between India and Ukraine on possible measures for resolving the conflict. Doval met Putin on the sidelines of the Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa Putin invites Modi for talks at BRICS

‘Bulldozing laws of country’: Supreme Court again slams ‘bulldozer justice’

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday, September 12, once again criticised the concept of “bulldozer justice” in the country, observing that such demolition threats are inconceivable in a country where the law is supreme. A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy, Sudhanshu Dhulia, and SVN Bhatti said the court cannot be oblivious to actions that ‘Bulldozing laws of country’: Supreme Court again slams ‘bulldozer justice’

25 Punjab travel agencies caught in scam for offering fake jobs abroad

Chandigarh (TIP)- Amid rising incidents of travel agencies sending gullible youths to Western nations via donkey route or to Russia to fight its war against Ukraine, the Punjab Police’s NRI and Cyber Crime wings in coordination with the Protectorate of Emigrants, Chandigarh, launched a crackdown against erring agencies, says a Tribune report. The authorities booked 25 Punjab travel agencies caught in scam for offering fake jobs abroad

Indian Americans celebrate Festival of India 2024: A celebration of culture, unity, and Indian heritage in Georgia

“Festival of India celebrated its 28th anniversary with two new initiatives: the Women’s Forum and the Youth Forum. And we are very excited about both,” said Chand Akkineni, Chairman, BOD, IACA, who also conceptualized the idea of FOI in 1997.

ATLANTA, GA (TIP): In his first Independence Day address since beginning his third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi articulated a vision for a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) by 2047, drawing inspiration from the nation’s freedom struggle in a stirring speech delivered from the historic Red Fort on August 15, 2024. Underlining the power of collective Indian Americans celebrate Festival of India 2024: A celebration of culture, unity, and Indian heritage in Georgia

Indian-American entrepreneur releases song to mobilize South Asians to vote for Kamala Harris

 ‘Nacho Nacho’ isn’t just a song, it’s a movement, says Ajay Jain Bhutoria, National Finance Committee member for Harris for President WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): To harness the power of Bollywood music, an Indian-American entrepreneur and a major fundraiser for the Democratic party has released a music video to mobilize South Asians in key battleground states Indian-American entrepreneur releases song to mobilize South Asians to vote for Kamala Harris

Indian-born Jinson Charls appointed minister in Australia

MELBOURNE (TIP): Kerala-born Jinson Charls, who defeated a sitting Labor minister in Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) elections, will become the new minister for disability, arts, veterans and multicultural affairs in the regional government, according to a media report on Monday, September 9. Charls was among the two India-born politicians elected to the regional assembly last Indian-born Jinson Charls appointed minister in Australia

Indian origin British teen completes solo swim of the English Channel for charity

LONDON (TIP): A British Indian schoolgirl who recently turned 16 has made history as one of the youngest to cross the notoriously choppy English Channel to raise funds for a charity fighting against childhood hunger across India and the UK. Prisha Tapre, a pupil at Bushey Meads School in north London, was motivated by a Indian origin British teen completes solo swim of the English Channel for charity

Indian-origin Israeli soldier killed in West Bank

TEL AVIV (TIP): A 24-year-old Indian-origin Israeli soldier from the Bnei Menashe community was killed in a vehicle-ramming attack close to the West Bank’s Beit El settlement, community members said on Thursday., September 12, PTI reports. Staff Sergeant Geri Gideon Hanghal was a resident of Nof HaGalil and a soldier in the Kfir Brigade’s Nahshon Indian-origin Israeli soldier killed in West Bank

Indian-origin MP Deshi is UK’s first turbaned Sikh elected chairman of defense committee  

LONDON (TIP): Britain’s first turbaned Sikh MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi has been elected chairman of the Defense Committee of the new Parliament. Dhesi was elected on Wednesday following a ballot. The Labor MP from Slough received 320 of the 563 valid votes. His opponent and fellow Labor MP Derek Twigg received 243 votes. “I am Indian-origin MP Deshi is UK’s first turbaned Sikh elected chairman of defense committee  

‘Hilsa diplomacy’ takes a hit after change of government in Bangladesh: Report

Dhaka (TIP): This Durga Puja season there is a shortage of Hilsa. The reason: Bangladesh, the world’s largest producer of the fish, has intensified its crackdown on the transportation of hilsa to neighbouring India, reinforcing a long-standing ban on exports. Farida Akhter, adviser to the Bangladesh ministry of fisheries and livestock has been quoted as ‘Hilsa diplomacy’ takes a hit after change of government in Bangladesh: Report

BSF personnel injured in cross border firing by Pakistani troops

Karachi (TIP): A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was injured early on September 12 when Pakistani troops opened fire on Indian positions along the border, officials told news agency PTI. According to Times of India, it was an incident of “unprovoked firing” from Pakistani troops targeting Indian posts in the Akhnoor area on Wednesday. The BSF personnel injured in cross border firing by Pakistani troops

Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia admitted to hospital

Dhaka (TIP): Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia was admitted to a private hospital in the early hours of September 12, according to a media report. The 79-year-old Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson arrived at Evercare Hospital from her Gulshan residence around 1.40 am, BNP media cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan was quoted as saying Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia admitted to hospital

Six Pakistan MPs from Imran Khan’s party held by court over new protest law

ISLAMABAD (TIP): Six Pakistan MPs from jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s party were among more than 30 people remanded in custody on september 11 under a new law restricting protests. It comes after thousands of supporters of Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party gathered in the capital Islamabad on Sunday for a rally that was Six Pakistan MPs from Imran Khan’s party held by court over new protest law

Nepal lifts ban on TikTok

Nepal (TIP): Effective on Sep 13, Nepal has lifted the ban on popular social media App TikTok with some pre-conditions. Nepal had banned TikTok on November 12 last year, arguing that the social networking site was responsible for disturbing social harmony in the country, which invited widespread criticism from the general public. A notice by Nepal lifts ban on TikTok

Mexico becomes first country to approve popular election of judges

MEXICO CITY (TIP): Mexico became the world’s first country to allow voters to elect judges at all levels on September 11, after protesters invaded the upper house and suspended debate on the issue. Outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador had pushed hard for the reform and criticized the current judicial system for serving the interests Mexico becomes first country to approve popular election of judges

Death toll climbs to 199 in Vietnam as typhoon’s aftermath brings flash floods and landslides

HANOI, Vietnam (TIP): Nearly 200 people have died in Vietnam in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi and 128 are missing as flash floods and landslides take their toll, state media reported September 12. Vietnam’s VNExpress newspaper reported that 199 people have died while more than 800 have been injured. In the capital, flood waters from Death toll climbs to 199 in Vietnam as typhoon’s aftermath brings flash floods and landslides

Israeli strike on tent camp in Gaza ‘safe zone’ kills at least 40 Palestinians

DEIR AL-BALAH (TIP): An Israeli strike on a crowded tent camp housing Palestinians displaced by the war in Gaza killed at least 40 people and wounded 60 others early September 11, Palestinian officials said. Israel said it targeted “significant” Hamas militants and disputed the death toll. It was among the deadliest strikes yet in Muwasi, Israeli strike on tent camp in Gaza ‘safe zone’ kills at least 40 Palestinians

Spain’s Constitutional Court to examine Catalan amnesty

MADRID (TIP): Spain’s Constitutional Court said September 11 it will examine the constitutionality of an amnesty law for Catalan separatists, raising doubts over its application to hundreds of people including secessionist leader Carles Puigdemont. Spanish lawmakers in May narrowly approved the bill which grants an amnesty to hundreds of separatists involved in Catalonia’s botched 2017 Spain’s Constitutional Court to examine Catalan amnesty

France slams Azerbaijan’s ‘arbitrary’ jailing of graffiti sprayer

PARIS (TIP): France on September 12 accused Azerbaijan of inflicting “arbitrary and discriminatory treatment” on one of its citizens, jailed for three years for spraying graffiti on the Baku metro. “Theo Clerc was sentenced on September 10 by an Azerbaijani court to three years’ detention… while his two co-defendants on exactly the same charges, with France slams Azerbaijan’s ‘arbitrary’ jailing of graffiti sprayer