New Delhi (TIP)- Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday, May 9, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being racist by bringing in skin colour in the poll debate, and said the opposition’s support to Yashwant Sinha in the presidential election was not based on the colour of skin. In a post on X, he said … PM Modi ‘blatantly racist” by bringing in skin color in poll debate, says Chidambaram
The Congress on Thursday, May 9, accused the Modi government of aiding “drain of wealth” from ordinary Indians to crony corporates, and said it will end this practice if it comes to power at the Centre. The Congress attack came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Rahul Gandhi had stopped “abusing” Adani … Will end drain of wealth from Indian families to crony corporates: Congress
Hyderabad (TIP)- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday, May 9, said the 2024 election is Rahul Gandhi vs Narendra Modi and that it is a contest between vote for development and “vote for jihad”. Addressing an election rally in Bhongir Lok Sabha constituency of Telangana, he said the election is between Prime Minister Narendra … This is Rahul Gandhi vs Modi election, says Amit Shah
May 13 Ganesha says you have good control over your work, and as a result, it earns you praise and rewards. However, you should monitor your tendency to act jealous and vindictive at times. This day will provide financial success and recognition for those working in the arts and other creative fields. For those who … Birthday Horoscope-May 13 to May 19
By Astrologer Chirag Daruwalla Aries Ganesha says that there is a possibility of getting good news from India and abroad this week. Attraction towards new things will increase. You may get a proposal related to the partnership. Accepting this will be beneficial for you. Employed people need to do their work very carefully. Be cautious … Weekly Horoscope- May 13 to May 19,2024
BANGKOK (TIP): Six months into an offensive against Myanmar ’s military government, opposition forces have made massive gains, but civilian casualties are rising sharply as regime troops increasingly turn toward scorched-earth tactics in the Southeast Asian country’s bitter civil war. There is pressure on all fronts from powerful militias drawn from Myanmar’s ethnic minority groups … Civilian casualties rise in Myanmar’s civil war as resistance forces tighten noose around military
WASHINGTON (TIP): IMF staff and Bangladesh have reached an agreement to unlock close to $1.2 billion in financing as the South Asian country grapples with declining foreign exchange reserves, the Washington-based institution said May 08. Following two weeks of talks in the capital, Dhaka, the International Monetary Fund said a “staff-level agreement” had been reached … Bangladesh gets draft approval for IMF payout of almost $1.2 bn
QUETTA, PAKISTAN (TIP): Six migrant workers were shot dead in southwestern Pakistan, police said May 09, in a region where militants have long waged ethnic violence against outsiders. The men were killed late Wednesday at their home, 25 kilometres (15 miles) from Gwadar in Balochistan province where major Chinese investment has funded a deepwater port. … Six killed in Pakistan suspected ethnic attack
NEW DELHI (TIP): The lone Afghan woman diplomat in India who was caught smuggling 25 kgs of gold last month has allegedly fled to the US. Zakia Wardak, a US citizen, served as the first female Consul General of Afghanistan in Mumbai and an advocate for inclusion and women’s rights. The 58-year-old was apprehended by … Afghan diplomat caught smuggling gold into India left for US before tendering resignation
IRAN (TIP): Nearly a month after the MSC Aries cargo vessel was seized by Iranian authorities, five more Indian sailors were released on May 9 and are on their way back home. Eleven Indian sailors remain in Iran. “These five sailors on MSC Aries have been released and are on their way to India. We … Five more Indian sailors on ship seized by Iran released
LJUBLJANA (TIP): Slovenia’s government on May 9 passed a decree on recognising a Palestine state that will be sent to parliament for approval by mid-June. “The decree for the recognition of Palestine is part of the government’s efforts to end as soon as possible the atrocities in Gaza,” Prime Minister Robert Golob told a news … Slovenia launches Palestine recognition procedure
DAKAR (TIP): A Boeing 737 carrying 85 people caught fire and skidded off a runway at Senegal’s main airport, injuring 10 people including the pilot, the country’s transport minister said on May 9. Passengers were evacuated from the burning aircraft and some described “complete panic” as they scrambled for their lives. The Air Sénégal flight … Boeing plane carrying 85 people catches fire and skids off the runway in Senegal, injuring 10
SEOUL (TIP): South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol held a rare press conference on May 9, admitting “shortcomings” after his party’s recent electoral defeat, and laying out policies on issues from the country’s low birthrate to Russia’s war in Ukraine. The press conference was the president’s first in nearly two years, and comes after his … South Korea president admits ‘shortcomings’ in rare address
Gaza (TIP): Tens of thousands of Palestinians attempt to flee Rafah as Israel shells eastern area of city sheltering some 1.5 million people, Al Jazeera reports. Israel’s continued closure of the Rafah border crossing is “choking off the entry of life-saving aid into Gaza”, Al Jazeera said quoting the United Nations Office for the Coordination … Tens of thousands of Palestinians flee Rafah amid Israeli bombardment
NEW DELHI, May 10 (TIP): The Supreme Court of India granted temporary bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case on Friday, May 10, to let him campaign in the ongoing general elections. The court said the temporary bail would last until June 1, the last day of the seven-phase vote, … Supreme Court of India grants temporary bail to Delhi chief minister Kejriwal to campaign in elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Biden administration’s top diplomat in New Delhi on Thursday, May 9, dismissed concerns being raised in certain quarters about democracy in India and observed that in many ways Indians are better that the Americans. At an event organized here by the Council on Foreign Relations, a top American think-tank, US Ambassador … US Ambassador Garcetti dismisses concerns about democracy in India
SANTA CLARA, CA (TIP): Indians are one of the largest leaders of innovation in Silicon Valley, and America’s tech industry cannot survive without them, the CEO of the Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce has said. I don’t have the new figures, but what matters is that we (Indians) are such impactful contributors,” Harbir K … America’s tech industry cannot survive without Indians: SVC Chamber of Commerce CEO
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-Detroit), on May 6, issued a condemnation in response to the vandalization of a community center owned by him. The graffiti depicted pro-Palestine sentiments, with his face painted over and the words “Shri racist” and “ceasefire in Gaza” spray-painted on the walls. “As a member of Congress, … Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar condemns vandalization of community center owned by him
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (TIP): The General Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC), which met in Charlotte, NC on April 30, 2024, overwhelmingly passed a resolution recognizing the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities in India by the Hindu nationalist movement and calling on the US government to take action. The resolution focuses on the … UMC calls on US State Department to declare India a “Country of Particular Concern”
EDISON, NJ (TIP): Miss Teen USA announced she’s stepping down Wednesday, two days after Miss USA said she is resigning and relinquishing her crown. UmaSofia Srivastava, 17, posted on Instagram: “After careful consideration, I’ve decided to resign as I find that my personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization.” Srivastava … Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava relinquishes crown days after Miss USA resigns
Doctors across the health system are nominated by their Chief Medical Officer for the recognition NEW YORK (TIP): NYC Health + Hospitals , on May 7, celebrated its Doctors’ Day and recognized 26 doctors for their outstanding patient care. This year, for the first time, NYC Health + Hospitals is honoring three physicians at their … 26 NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS DOCTORS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING PATIENT CARE AT ANNUAL DOCTORS’ DAY CELEBRATION
GLEN COVE, N.Y. (TIP): The Nassau County Legislature’s Rules Committee voted unanimously on Monday, May 6 to invest nearly $15 million toward the completion of sewer system upgrades across the 11th Legislative District, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) announced. Monday’s action culminated with the approval of a $14,174,400 contract … Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton Applauds Approval of $15M Investment in Key District 11 Sewer Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), on May 9, joined forces with the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) and Families United (AFU) and, in one unified voice, called on President Biden to issue executive orders to help bring order to the border and to help expand the issuance of … Congressman Suozzi (D-NY) and Congressman Fitzpatrick (R-PA) to President: We Need “Order at the Border” and Work Permits for Mixed Status Families
CAMBRIDGE, MA (TIP): Ten distinguished Indian Americans, including novelists Amitav Ghosh and Jhumpa Lahiri have been elected to the prestigious American Academy of Arts & Sciences founded in 1780 to help a young nation face its challenges. The 250 members elected in 2024 are being recognized for their excellence and invited to uphold the Academy’s … Ten Indian Americans elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
TAMPA, FL (TIP): Veteran Indian American digital transformation executive Hari Haran has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of AgileThought, a leading digital transformation and AI services firm. Haran who joins AgileThought as a veteran in digital transformation services, IT products, software and engineering services, will lead the company’s initiatives to accelerate value creation for … Veteran Indian American Hari Haran appointed as CEO by AgileThought
CHICAGO (TIP): A 26-year-old Indian student has been reported missing in Chicago since May 2, India’s mission in the US city said on Thursday, May 9, the latest case in the country as the community grapples with a string of such incidents involving students. Rupesh Chandra Chintakindi has been missing from the 4300 block of … Indian-origin student missing in Chicago since May 2
MICHIGAN (TIP): Indian American social sector investor, Rishi Moudgil has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Michigan Founders Fund (MFF), a venture development organization that aims to make Michigan America’s most successful, inclusive and community-minded startup ecosystem. “Moudgil brings extensive social impact and entrepreneurial experience to the role,” MFF stated announcing his … Indian American social sector investor Rishi Moudgil named Michigan Founders Fund ED
INDIANA (TIP): Tiara Abraham, an 18-year-old Indian American music prodigy, has etched her name in history by earning her master’s degree from Indiana University (IU). She is the youngest individual to achieve this feat across all IU campuses statewide in 2024. The California native graduated with a master’s degree in music of Voice from the prestigious … Indian American musical prodigy earns master’s degree at 18, sets sights on doctorate
MTech student was allegedly stabbed to death in Australia during a fight between some Indian students VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA (TIP): Two brothers from Haryana have been arrested in Australia for stabbing to death a 22-year-old MTech student from India. Abhijeet and Robin Gartan were arrested in New South Wales’s Goulburn on Tuesday, two days after the … 2 brothers from Haryana’s Karnal arrested for killing Indian student in Australia
ATLANTA (TIP): The First Gen Indian American Ashwin Ramaswami running for the Georgia state senate in district 48 has raised over $280,000, according to latest filings. Ramaswami has outraised his incumbent opponent Shawn Still by 22 times as per the latest public campaign finance report filing from Feb 1 to April 30. “Our latest reports … Indian American Ashwin Ramaswami raises $280,000 for Georgia senate run