Shivaram Hari Rajguru was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He was born on August 24, 1908, in a village called Khed near Pune, Maharashtra. Shivaram Rajguru is best known for his participation in the historic incident of Bhagat Singh … Freedom Fighter Shivaram Rajguru
Bhagat Singh was an Indian revolutionary freedom fighter who was hanged to death by British colonisers at the age of 23 years. Fondly known as ‘Shaheed (martyr) Bhagat Singh’, he is considered a national hero of India’s freedom struggle against colonial rule. As a teenager, Bhagat Singh popularised the slogan of ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ which eventually … Bhagat Singh: A revolutionary hero of the Indian independence movement
India celebrates Martyrs Day on March 23 Martyrs Day in India stands as a solemn reminder of the sacrifice and valor exhibited by countless individuals who fought for the country’s freedom from British colonial rule. It is a day of reflection, commemoration, and reverence for those who laid down their lives in pursuit of liberty. … Remembering the Heroes: A Tribute to India’s Martyrs on Martyrs Day
New Delhi (TIP)- China and the US engaged in verbal skirmishing over India’s sovereignty over Arunachal Pradesh with Beijing stating that it opposes American observations on the issue. China’s reaction came hours the US State Department said the US “recognises Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory” and “we (the US) strongly oppose any unilateral attempts to … ‘Arunachal part of India’: US amid China’s territorial claims
New Delhi (TIP)- The Congress on Thursday, March 21, fielded its top three leaders, party president Mallikarjun Kharge and former presidents Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, to launch a frontal attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his administration, accusing the government of virtually freezing the main opposition party’s bank accounts weeks before the general … Systematic effort to cripple Cong financially: Sonia Gandhi’s all-out attack on PM
New Delhi (TIP)- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday, March 21, released State Bank of India (SBI) data listing the unique serial number linked with each electoral bond (EB) and other details about beneficiaries and donors, allowing the matching purchasers of bonds with the political parties that received the funds. The latest tranche … SBI complies with SC order, gives EC data on electoral bonds
Noting that it would lead to “chaos and uncertainty” in the midst of the Lok Sabha elections, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to stay the appointment of Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu under the recently enacted law that excluded the CJI from the Prime Minister-led selection panel. “Now they (two new … ‘Will lead to chaos’: SC refuses to stay appointment of new ECs
An intelligence operative has been removed from his position and several others were reshuffled following an investigation into US claims of an alleged plot to kill Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, people familiar with the matter have said. The investigation concluded “rogue operatives not authorised by the government had been involved in the plot”, Bloomberg … RAW operative shunted out over Pannun plot
Colombo (TIP): At least 32 Indian fishermen were detained by the Sri Lankan Navy on March 20 off the coast of Talaimannar and near the islet of Delft in the northern province for allegedly fishing in the island nation’s waters, an official statement said. The Navy held two Indian trawlers along with 7 fishermen off … 32 Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lanka Navy for alleged poaching
Karachi (TIP): At least two soldiers of the Pakistani Army were killed and eight Baloch terrorists were “sent to hell” when security personnel foiled an attempt by heavily armed Baloch insurgents to storm the Gwadar Port Authority complex in the restive Balochistan province, the military has said. The port complex hosts several government and paramilitary … Two Pakistani soldiers, 8 Baloch terrorists killed in attack on Gwadar Port Authority complex
Kabul (TIP): The so-called Durand Line turned hot on March 19 as the Taliban retaliated with heavy weapons against Pakistani airstrikes on its territory. Cross-border clashes were also reported at Parachinar in Afghanistan on the border while the Taliban defence ministry said it had targeted Pakistani troops at the border in response to the airstrikes. … After losing seven soldiers, Pak airstrikes kill 8 in Afghanistan
Dhaka (TIP): An Indian naval warship and a long-range maritime patrol aircraft extended assistance to a Bangladeshi-flagged cargo vessel after it was hijacked in the Indian Ocean, in the latest in a series of such support missions by the Indian Navy in the region. The Navy said on March 22 that the safety of the … Indian Navy assists hijacked Bangladeshi-flagged cargo vessel
Beijing (TIP): China on March 21 said it firmly opposes the US recognition of Arunachal Pradesh as part of Indian territory and affirmed that Washington has nothing to do with the India-China border dispute. It also accused the US of “instigating and using other countries’ disputes” for selfish geopolitical interests. China’s strong reaction came hours … China says it ‘firmly opposes’ US recognition of Arunachal Pradesh as part of Indian territory
Kyiv (TIP): Russia fired 31 ballistic and cruise missiles at Kyiv before dawn on March 21 in the first attack on the Ukrainian capital in 44 days, officials said. Air defences shot down all incoming missiles, though 13 persons, including a child, were injured by falling wreckage, they said. Residents of Kyiv were woken up … Russia fires 31 missiles at Kyiv in first attack in weeks; 13 hurt
London (TIP): British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s flagship legislation aimed at flying illegal migrants to Rwanda has hit another set of parliamentary hurdles after the House of Lords delivered multiple defeats on the draft bill, sending it back to the Commons. The Safety of Rwanda Bill will return for members of Parliament to vote on … UK PM Rishi Sunak’s flagship bill to fly migrants to Rwanda hits deadlock
Tokyo (TIP): A South Korean chemical tanker capsized off an island in southwestern Japan on March 20, authorities said, killing eight people on board. One crew member survived, and the fate of two others was unknown. Officials said the tanker was carrying 980 tons of acrylic acid, a corrosive organic compound that is used in … South Korean chemical tanker capsizes off Japan; 8 killed, 2 missing
Seoul (TIP): North Korea successfully tested a solid-fuel engine for its new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile, state media reported on March 20, claiming a progress in efforts to develop a more powerful, agile missile designed to strike faraway US targets in the region. A hypersonic missile is among an array of high-tech weapons systems that North … North Korea claims progress in developing a hypersonic missile designed to strike distant US targets
Tel Aviv (Israel) (TIP): For the first time in its history, Israel is working to ensure food security in the country. As such, Israel’s Ministry of Agriculture said that it is “changing its face and focusing its mission” in a new way and, in cooperation with other ministries, is developing a proposal for a national … Israel working on national food security plan for first time
Wellington (TIP): New Zealand said on March 20 it will ban disposable e-cigarettes, or vapes, and raise financial penalties for those who sell such products to minors. The move comes less than a month after the government repealed a unique law enacted by the previous left-leaning government to phase out tobacco smoking by imposing a … Vapes to be banned in New Zealand in bid to prevent minors from taking up habit
ATLANTA, GA (TIP): The Atlanta City Council has bestowed a prestigious honor upon Dr Nazeera Dawood, the esteemed founder and CEO of Vendorship, Inc., recognizing her exceptional contributions and service to the Greater Atlanta community. This recognition comes as a significant highlight during Women’s History Month, celebrating the achievements and resilience of women across the … Atlanta Council Honors Indian American Leader Dr Nazeera Dawood for Women’s History Month
ATLANTA, GA (TIP) : Johns Creek businessman Narender Reddy has qualified to run for the Georgia House of Representatives in District 50, which covers most of Johns Creek and a portion of Alpharetta. Since no other Republican qualified for this seat, Reddy will not be having any Primary opponent. The seat is currently occupied by … Indian American businessman Narender Reddy announces run for State House District 50
SAN JOSE (TIP): California-based Indian American entrepreneur Ajay Thakore threatened to kill a young dock worker who would not let him park his multimillion-dollar luxury yacht at San Diego Marina, according to media reports. He also dropped his pants and made several threatening gestures to the employee during the altercation in the late afternoon of … Indian American owner of luxury yacht threatens to kill dock worker over parking
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The re-election campaign of US President Joe Biden and a Democratic Party committee have freezed donations from an Indian-American businessman amid allegations that he falsely claimed to be associated with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). A Biden campaign official stated that a $50,000 donation to the Biden Victory Fund made by Gaurav … Joe Biden’s campaign freezes donation from Indian-American businessman
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): As the end of tax season draws near, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers there’s an easy way to get a tax filing extension through the Free File program. A tax filing extension guarantees the taxpayer six additional months to file – with an extended deadline of Oct. 15, 2024. The IRS … Free File provides quick, easy way to file an extension
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Consulate General of India in New York is working with local law enforcement authorities to find a 25-year-old Indian student in Cleveland who has been missing since the beginning of this month. Mohammad Abdul Arfath, hailing from Nacharam, Hyderabad, arrived in the US in May last year to pursue a … Indian Consulate, New York says: Working with authorities to find missing Hyderabad student
Working with India to hold those behind assassination plot accountable, says US NEW YORK (TIP): The United States is working with the Indian government to hold accountable those behind a plot to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil, according to the Biden administration. An Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, was charged by federal … Gurpatwant Pannun ‘murder’ plot: US federal prosecutors say Nikhil Gupta had agreed to ‘pay an assassin US$1,00,000’
GREAT NECK, NY (TIP): Rep. Tom Suozzi welcomed hundreds of supporters to a thank you party Monday night, held a little over a month after he won his special election to represent the 3rd Congressional District on Long Island and a sliver of Queens. The event at Leonard’s Palazzo in Great Neck attracted a number … Evidence of enthusiastic support for Tom Suozzi as he thanks party and volunteers
NEW YORK, NY (TIP): Asia Society Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of New York-based curator and art historian Dr. Beth Citron as Curator of Modern and Contemporary Asian and Asian Diaspora Art. Citron, a specialist in modern and contemporary South Asian art, will advance the museum’s initiatives in modern and contemporary visual art … Asia Society Museum Names Dr. Beth Citron Curator of Modern and Contemporary Asian and Asian Diaspora Art
NEW YORK (TIP): Stormy Daniels is “absolutely ready” to testify at former President Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial, the adult film actress — whose hush money payment sits at the center of Trump’s criminal case — told ABC’s “The View” on Thursday, March 21. “I’m absolutely ready. I’ve been ready. I’m hoping with … Stormy Daniels says she is ‘absolutely ready’ to testify at Trump’s hush money trial
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The United States has circulated for the first time a draft UN resolution calling for an “immediate” ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, as warnings grow of famine in besieged Gaza. Washington had blocked previous Security Council texts using the word “immediate” but U.S. top diplomat Antony Blinken confirmed the shift in position … U.S. urges ‘immediate’ ceasefire at UN as Gaza war grinds on