On this 4th of July, as the United States celebrates its 248th Independence Day, the nation finds itself at a crossroads, faced with an uncertain political future. The recent presidential debate highlighted the stark inadequacies of both candidates vying for the highest office in the land. One candidate struggled to articulate his points clearly and … An Uncertain Future for America : On Presidential Election
NAIROBI (TIP): Kenyan President William Ruto said on June 26 he won’t sign into law a finance bill proposing new taxes, a day after protesters stormed parliament and several people were shot dead. It was the biggest assault on Kenya’s government in decades. The government wanted to raise funds to pay off debt, but Kenyans … Kenya’s president says he won’t sign finance bill that led protesters to storm parliament
BEIJING (TIP): Former Chinese defense minister Li Shangfu was expelled from the ruling Communist Party and is being investigated for corruption and bribery, the official Xinhua news agency reported on June 27. The Defense Ministry said Li had abused his authority to enrich himself by taking bribes and granting favors in violation of military and … China’s Communist Party expels former defence minister for corruption
DEIR AL-BALAH (TIP): Children in sandals trudge through water contaminated with sewage and scale growing mounds of garbage in Gaza’s crowded tent camps for displaced families. People relieve themselves in burlap-covered pits, with nowhere nearby to wash their hands. In the stifling summer heat, Palestinians say the odor and filth surrounding them is just another … Gaza’s summer of despair: Sewage, garbage, and rising health risks amid ongoing conflict
LA PAZ, BOLIVIA (TIP): Led by a top general vowing to “restore democracy,” armored vehicles rammed the doors of Bolivia’s government palace on June 26 in what the president called a coup attempt, then quickly retreated — the latest crisis in the South American country facing a political battle and an economic crisis. Within hours, … Bolivian general arrested after apparent failed coup attempt as government faces new crisis
CANBERRA (TIP): WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned to his homeland Australia aboard a charter jet and raised a celebratory clenched fist as his supporters cheered on June 26, hours after pleading guilty to obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets in a deal with Justice Department prosecutors that concludes a drawn-out legal saga. Assange told Prime … WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returns to Australia a free man after US legal battle ends
JENIN, West Bank (TIP): When Mujahid Abadi stepped outside to see if Israeli forces had entered his uncle’s neighborhood, he was shot in the arm and the foot. That was only the start of his ordeal. Hours later, beaten and bloodied, he found himself strapped to the searing hood of an Israeli military jeep driving … A Palestinian was shot, beaten and tied to an Israeli army jeep. The army says he posed no threat
DUBAI (TIP): A 46-year-old electrician from India has bagged an AED 1 million (approx Rs 2.25 crore) cash prize in Dubai, after years of saving and investing wisely, a local news report said on Tuesday, June 25. Nagendrum Borugadda, from Andhra Pradesh, has been saving AED 100 with National Bonds through direct debit since 2019. … Indian electrician wins AED 1 million jackpot in Dubai
DALLAS, TX (TIP): A 32-year-old Indian-origin man from Andhra Pradesh was among four persons killed in firing at a grocery store in Arkansas. The victim from Andhra Pradesh was identified as Dasari Gopikrishna, a native of Bapatla district who had gone to the US only eight months ago. He was working at the Mad Butcher … Indian-origin man shot dead during robbery at convenience store in Arkansas
ROME (TIP): A 31-year-old Indian casual worker in Italy has died tragically after he was dumped on the road without medical assistance by his employer after his arm was severed by heavy farm machinery. Satnam Singh was injured by heavy machinery while working in a vegetable field in Lazio, near Rome, on Monday. The Embassy … Indian-origin Punjab man dies tragically in Italy
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A US court has sentenced an Indian-American couple to prison for coercing their relative to work at their gas station and convenience store for over three years by bringing him to the United States on the pretext of helping enrol him in a school. Harmanpreet Singh, 31, was sentenced to 135 months … Indian-American couple sentenced to prison for forcing relative to work at gas station
NEW YORK (TIP): GOPIO Manhattan and Emmy-nominated filmmaker and Happy Life Yoga speaker Tirlok Malik, along with The Indian Panorama and Indian American Forum, hosted an interactive and informative session on June 22 featuring eminent experts and speakers to celebrate International Day of Yoga 2024. The ever-ebullient Malik emphasized loving yourself and “if you love yourself, it … GOPIO Manhattan and Tirlok Malik, Happy Life Yoga speaker, celebrate International Day of Yoga 2024
STAMFORD, CT (TIP): Stamford Cricket Club Sizzlers- a local, homegrown women’s cricket team comprising 20 women conducted their second annual women’s cricket tournament at Stamford’s Lione Park on June 22nd, 2024. SCC Sizzlers hosted 7 teams and 250 people from all over Stamford, Greenwich and Westchester. This year the tournament was conducted in support of … Women’s Cricket Club of Stamford ‘Sizzlers’ Organizes Tournaments and Raises Funds for Local Charities
Last year in August, People Magazine confirmed that Priyanka Chopra is no longer associated with SONA, which opened in 2021 NEW YORK / NEW DELHI (TIP): Priyanka Chopra’s former New York restaurant SONA will serve its final brunch service on June 30. The restaurant, known for serving Indian cuisine with a contemporary touch, is closing … Priyanka Chopra’s former restaurant Sona to shut down; final service on June 30
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US has said it is looking forward to the results of the Indian inquiry into the allegations that an Indian official was involved in an alleged plot to assassinate Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil. In November last year, US federal prosecutors charged Indian national Nikhil Gupta of … Looking forward to the results of India’s inquiry into Pannun case: US
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): India received USD 120 billion in remittances in 2023, which is almost twice of USD 66 billion received by Mexico during the same period, the World Bank said in a report released on Wednesday, June 26. China (USD 50 billion), the Philippines (USD 39 billion), and Pakistan (USD 27 billion) figure in … India received USD 120 billion in remittances in 2023, maximum from US: World Bank report
HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): Kabir Beri, a student of 6th Grade at Hicksville Middle School, received on June 21, a Certificate in Health and Star Award for the Year 2023-2024 from his school. He received the certificate and the award from the school Principal, Mr. Benjamin Tangney. When asked by The Indian Panorama what he would … Kabir Beri wins Star Award and Certificate in Health
Milestones in Outreach, Businesses Served, Dollars Saved Highlight Successes under the Adams Administration NEW YORK (TIP): NYC Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim, on June 27, celebrated the conclusion of Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) which saw historic milestones in neighborhood investment, small business formation, New Yorkers employed, and businesses served. These record achievements … SBS COMMISSIONER KEVIN D. KIM CELEBRATES YEAR OF MILESTONES FOR NYC ENTREPRENEURS, WORKERS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS
Islamabad (TIP) : Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on June 23 that fighting terrorism was a collective responsibility of all institutions, as the country battled a resurgent Taliban militancy. Addressing the apex committee meeting of National Action Plan (NAP), he said provinces should also play their role in combating insurgency in the country. The … Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif calls for united front against terrorism amid resurgence of Taliban militancy
Islamabad (TIP): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on June 26 extended an olive branch to his predecessor and political rival Imran Khan, offering to hold talks with him if was facing “troubles” in jail. “If their [PTI] founder is facing troubles [in jail], then I reiterate: come, let’s sit down and talk,” Sharif said in … ‘Let’s sit down and talk’: Pak PM to Imran
Dhaka (TIP): Accusing PM Sheikh Hasina of a “personal political vendetta” against her political rival Khaleda Zia, a leader from her party BNP today claimed she is on her “deathbed” as she has been deprived of advance medical treatment abroad. A report in The Daily Star said Zia, 78, was rushed to a hospital here … Ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia on ‘deathbed’
Male (TIP): Maldives police have arrested two serving ministers for allegedly performing black magic on President Mohamed Muizzu, local media reported on June 27. Shamnaz Saleem, who was a state minister at the Environment Ministry, her ex-husband Adam Rameez, who was serving as a minister at the President’s Office, and two others were arrested, local … Sri Lanka survived economic crisis because of India’s support: President
South Africa organized the first T20 World Cup in 2007 but never made it to the final till the current or the ninth edition. The history of the T20 – the shortest version of the game – World Cup is dotted with amazing statistics. The ICC trophy awarded to the champion team of this 20-over … T20 Cricket: Confidence and energy carried men from ‘Rainbow Nation’ to the summit clash with Men in Blue
Avenges its 2022 semi-final defeat at the hands of England In a superb display of team effort, India set up its summit clash with South Africa for the coveted T20 World Cup Trophy. India defeated defending champions England convincingly by 68 runs with 20 balls to spare to end its decade-long wait for a T20 … India majestically walks into T20 World Cup final with a splendid 68-run win over England
Amarnath Yatra is among the most revered pilgrimage circuits among Hindus. This annual event starts in July and goes on till mid-August every year. This holy Yatra lasts for around 45 days and is undertaken by thousands of people from all over the country. This year, the Amarnath Yatra starts from June 29 and will … Amarnath Yatra
A true extraordinaire, Odisha is the quiet and serene part of India. Fringed by the Bay of Bengal, and flaunting a long coastline, this east Indian gem has some of the most stunning beaches that are often less-frequented. Home to a plethora of Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage sites, Odisha is a place that will take … Odisha: The gem of East India
New Delhi (TIP)- The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio of scheduled commercial banks, which moderated to a 12-year low of 2.8 per cent in March 2024, may further improve to 2.5 per cent by March 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Thursday, June 27. The estimate for GNPA ratio for March 2025 … Indian banks’ bad loan ratio at a 12 year low
New Delhi (TIP)- Despite India’s $1.3 trillion sovereign bond market becoming very attractive for foreign investors, they face a lot of challenges ranging from lengthy documentation to the intricacies of settling a trade and the complexities of paying taxes on any profits, Bloomberg reported. This became obvious as foreign investors are eagerly buying bonds before … Foreign investors find it hard to invest in Indian government bonds due to heavy paperwork
Bharti Airtel on Friday, June 28, announced between 10 and 21 per cent hike in mobile tariffs, a day after larger rival Reliance Jio announced an increase in rates. Airtel, in a release, said that the revision in mobile tariffs will be effective from July 3. “We have ensured that there is a very modest … Airtel announces 10-21% hike in mobile tariffs from July 3
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside compost or recycling collection on Thursday, July 4, 2024, Independence Day. Residents who normally receive Thursday trash or curbside compost collection should place their material at the curb Thursday evening for collection starting Friday, July 5. … No Trash, Compost or Recycling Collection on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4