DHAKA (TIP): Chief Adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus, has said the issue of attacks on minority Hindus in his country is “exaggerated” and questioned the manner in which India projected it. In an interview with PTI at his official residence here, Yunus said the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh are more political than … Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh not communal, issue ‘exaggerated’: Yunus
KABUL (TIP): Islamic State (IS), also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) on september 3 claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Kabul that resulted in six people losing their lives, Al Jazeera reported. Notably, an explosion in Kabul on Monday killed … Islamic State claims responsibility for suicide bombing in Kabul
Istanbul (TIP): Russian President Vladimir Putin on September 5 said that he was ready for talks with Ukraine, on the basis of an aborted deal between Moscow’s and Kyiv’s negotiators reached in Istanbul in 2022. Speaking at a question and answer session at Russia’s Eastern Economic Forum in the city of Vladivostok, Putin said Russia … Putin says India, China, Brazil could mediate Russia-Ukraine peace talks
PARIS (TIP): President Emmanuel Macron named the EU’s Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, as France’s new prime minister on September 5 after more than 50 days of caretaker government. The appointment of the 73-year-old Barnier follows weeks of intense efforts by Macron and his aides to find a candidate who might be able to build loose … Macron names EU’s Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister
TEL AVIV (TIP): In response to the barrage of rockets fired at Israel, the country’s military launched attacks against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon on September 4. The military said that the retaliatory strikes came after dozens of rockets were fired from Lebanese territory. The military further said that Israeli air defences intercepted about 65 … Israel military launches retaliatory strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
AVIGNON (TIP): A woman who was allegedly drugged by her now ex-husband so that she could be raped while unconscious by other men testified on September 5 that her world collapsed when police uncovered the years of alleged abuse. Speaking in a calm and clear voice, Gisèle Pélicot detailed to the court in the southern … A French woman whose husband is accused of inviting over 50 men to rape her testifies in court
Hamas (TIP): Hamas called on the United States on Sept 5 to “exert real pressure” on Israel to reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there is no deal in the making. The two sides have traded blame over stalling talks for a ceasefire and hostage exchange as Netanyahu faces pressure … Hamas urges US pressure on Israel as Netanyahu says ‘no deal in the making’
BEIJING (TIP): Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged on September 5 more than $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, promising to deepen cooperation in infrastructure and trade with the continent as he addressed Beijing’s biggest summit since the Covid pandemic. More than 50 African leaders and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres are … China’s Xi promises $50 billion for Africa over next three years
NEW YORK (TIP): The Debashish Bhattacharya Legacy Trio: Debashish Bhattacharya (Chaturangui, Pushpa Veena), Anandi Bhattacharya (Vocals, Swarmandal), and Subashis Bhattacharya (Tabla) presents a unique tribute to the pioneering Indian recording artists of the early 1900s. In those days, small shellac discs captured succinct renditions of Hindustani classical ragas and popular songs, creating a sensation among … The Debashish Bhattacharya Trio – The Legacy Tour 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A group of eminent Indian-Americans has launched a grassroots campaign in support of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in key battleground states. Vice President Harris, 59, who is of mixed parentage, her mother immigrated to the US from Chennai and her father moved to the country from Jamaica, is up against Republican … US presidential election: ‘Indian Americans for Harris’ grassroots campaign launched
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The India-US relationship would continue its upward trajectory regardless of who wins the presidential elections, USISPF president and CEO Mukesh Aghi said, underlining that the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump was “too close to call”. The geopolitical alignment between the two countries is very strong, Aghi … India-US partnership to grow regardless of who wins presidential election: Mukesh Aghi
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Renowned Indian-American aerospace scientist Dr Vivek Lall has been named as a distinguished visiting fellow to the prestigious Hoover Institution of Stanford University. One of the world’s most influential think-tanks, the Hoover Institution is the preeminent research center dedicated to generating policy ideas that promote economic prosperity, national security and democratic governance. … Indian-American named Distinguished Visiting Fellow to Hoover Institution
GHS will focus on: Prevention Strategies for Cancer and Heart Attacks, Role of Lifestyle Changes, and the Integration of Technology into Healthcare CHICAGO, IL (TIP): The growing influence of physicians of Indian heritage is evident, as they are increasingly recognized and hold critical positions in healthcare, academic, research, and administrative positions across the United States. … AAPI’s Global Health Summit 2024 Planned to be Held in New Delhi, India
NAGPUR (TIP): RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday, September 5, said the situation prevailing in Manipur was difficult and challenging and there was no guarantee of safety. “Locals have doubts about their security. For those who have gone to Manipur for business or social work, the situation is even more challenging. Even in such trying … Manipur situation difficult: RSS chief Bhagwat
Bureau agents showed up at the homes of First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright and Deputy Mayor for Criminal Justice Philip Banks III and took devices from NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban. NEW YORK (TIP): Federal authorities have raided the homes of some of the highest-ranking members of Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, including two deputy mayors and … Feds Raid Homes of Top Eric Adams Deputies, Seize Police Commissioner’s Phones
SINGAPORE (TIP) : A 52-year-old Indian national has been sentenced to 14 months of jail for molesting a teenage girl from a known family. For molesting a child aged below 14, an offender can be jailed for up to five years, fined, caned or receive any combination of such punishments. The man cannot be caned … Indian -origin jailed in Singapore for molesting 13-yr-old girl
HOUSTON, TX (TIP): A 21-year-old Nepali student was fatally shot in her Houston apartment during an alleged robbery. The suspect, identified as 52-year-old Indian American Bobby Sinh Shah, has been arrested and charged with murder, according to the Houston Police Department. The victim, Muna Pandey, a student at Houston Community College, was found dead in … Indian American man arrested in fatal shooting of 21-year-old Nepali student in Houston
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (TIP): : Cobalt, a leader in the Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) sector and a provider of advanced offensive security solutions, has appointed Indian American Sonali Shah as its new Chief Executive Officer, the company announced on Thursday, August 29. Shah, a seasoned cybersecurity executive and member of Cobalt’s board, steps into … Indian American Sonali Shah appointed CEO of Cobalt
NEW YORK (TIP) Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi is slated to deliver the keynote address at ITServe Alliance’s Synergy 2024, the flagship annual conference set for October 29-30 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the event organizers announced. The conference, known for its rich history of providing pivotal business insights and networking opportunities for the … Indian American Indra Nooyi to keynote at ITServe’s Synergy 2024 in Las Vegas
NDP is Focused on by-elections for now OTTAWA (TIP): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suffered an unexpected blow on Wednesday, September 4, when the small party helping keep his minority Liberal government in power withdrew its automatic support, forcing him to attempt new alliances to govern, says a Reuters report. Promising to continue governing and … NDP’s Jagmeet Singh ends support to Trudeau government
NEW DELHI (TIP): On the occasion of the National Teachers’ Day, President Droupadi Murmu conferred National Awards on 82 educators, including 50 teachers, on Thursday, September 5. In addition, 16 teachers each from the Department of Higher Education and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship were also awarded. The President said teachers had to … President of India confers national awards on teachers
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Supreme Court on Thursday, September 5, 2024, reserved judgment on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s petitions for bail and quashing of arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the excise policy case, shrugging off the Central agency’s pitch that he must first knock on the doors of the trial … Supreme Court pulls up CBI, reserves ruling on Arvind Kejriwal’s bail
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday, September 5, 2024, to criminal charges in a revised federal indictment accusing the former U.S. President of attempting to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election. Trump’s lawyers entered the plea on his behalf at the start of a court hearing in Washington focused on … Donald Trump pleads not guilty to revised U.S. 2020 election indictment
ATLANTA, GA (TIP): A 14-year-old boy killed two fellow students and two teachers and wounded nine others in a shooting at a Georgia high school on Wednesday, September 4, jolting the United States with the first mass campus shooting since the start of the school year. The suspect, who had been interviewed by law enforcement … Georgia high school shooting: 14-year-old kills 4, arrested
The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is set to convene on September 10, 2024, at a time when the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains one of the most pressing international concerns. This ongoing conflict has cast a long shadow over the Middle East for decades, and now, in 2024, it is yet again … Will the United Nations General Assembly Find a Resolution to the Tragic Israeli-Palestinian Conflict?
The recent killings in Haryana, allegedly at the hands of cow vigilantes, have reignited a critical debate on the dangerous interplay of religious fervor and law enforcement in India. In two incidents within a span of a few days in the state, a student of Class XII, Aryan Mishra, was gunned down and a 26-year-old … Vigilante Justice -The Dangerous Rise of Cow Protectors
The people of India deserve answers, and they deserve leadership that upholds the values of honesty, transparency, and accountability. It is time for Modi to prove that his anti-corruption stance was not just an electoral slogan, but a guiding principle for his governance In 2014, when Narendra Modi was sworn in as the Prime Minister … Narendra Modi’s Forgotten Promise: “Na Khaoonga, Na Khane Doonga”
With its announcement of ending its governance agreement with the Liberals, the NDP has put the minority Liberal government’s survival at stake besides setting in motion an animated debate over advancing federal elections scheduled otherwise, for October 2025. In a campaign-style social media video, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced that he has ended his party’s … After pulling out of CASA, Jagmeet Singh’s NDP puts Canadian politics in a turmoil
The surge in deadly attacks by the Balochistan Liberation Army in Pakistan’s largest province has deep historical roots and is driven by demands for independence and control over resources Pakistan’s Balochistan province is again seeing a surge in deadly attacks, fueled by demands for independence and control over local resources. The most recent attacks, which … Echoes of rebellion
By Mabel Pais “I was mesmerized by your profound, sparkling insights !” – Mahesh Bhatt , Indian film director, producer and screenwriter “Absolutely brilliant! Still laughing at some of your jokes.” – Neha Dhupia | Indian actress and beauty queen Enjoy an evening of laughter witnessing world-known comedian Amit Tandon connecting with the audience at … WORLD-RENOWNED COMEDIAN THRILLS AUDIENCES