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Sonia Gandhi’s letter to Rae Bareli states inability to contest upcoming Lok Sabha election due to age

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New Delhi (TIP)- Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who on Wednesday, Feb 14, filed her nomination for the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan, has in a letter to the people of her pocket borough, Rae Bareli, said that she would not be able to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha election because of ill-health and age. Uttar … Sonia Gandhi’s letter to Rae Bareli states inability to contest upcoming Lok Sabha election due to age

Indian Army Chief, US counterpart reaffirm commitment to deepen military ties

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Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande on Wednesday, Feb 14, held high-level discussions with his American counterpart Gen Randy George on matters of bilateral importance and ways to enhance mutual commitment towards global peace and security. The Indian Army put out a post on X regarding General Pande’s four-day official visit to the US that began … Indian Army Chief, US counterpart reaffirm commitment to deepen military ties

Tom Suozzi wins the special election for Congress

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The Indian Panorama was one of  the first newspapers to endorse Tom February 13, 2024 NEW YORK (TIP): Tom Suozzi won back New York’s 3rd Congressional District seat that he earlier held for three terms. He defeated his less-known Republican rival Mazi Pilip, Nassau County legislator, by a double-digit margin. He flipped a Republican held … Tom Suozzi wins the special election for Congress

Munawwar Rana – A Distinguished Voice of Urdu Ghazal

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Munawwar Rana was born on 26th November 1952 to Aisha Khatoon and Anwar Rana at Rae Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh in India. He was the youngest among five siblings and was very close to his mother, this affection with his mother when put into the words became a prominent couplet of modern-day Urdu poetry: Kisi Ko … Munawwar Rana – A Distinguished Voice of Urdu Ghazal

India in History this Week- February 9 to February 15

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Sikh History This Week – February 9 to February 15

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Madame Tussauds New York Unveils Wax Figure of Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev in New Delhi

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In a dazzling event graced by the presence of the eminent yoga guru himself, Baba Ramdev, Madame Tussauds New York revealed the wax sculpture of the globally recognized “Yoga Guru” at The Lalit New Delhi. The wax figure, depicting Baba Ramdev in the classic standing posture known as the ‘Tree Pose,’ will soon be available … Madame Tussauds New York Unveils Wax Figure of Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev in New Delhi

My Guru, Professor Talwar

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By Zafar Iqbal, PhD موت کیا ہے انہی اجزاء کا پریشان ہونا  زندگی کیا ہے عناصر میں ظہور ترتیب ज़िन्दगी   क्या  है  अनासिर  में  ज़ुहूर -इ  तरतीब,        मौत  क्या  है  इन्ही  अज्ज़ा  का  परेशां  होना Zindagi kya hai anasir mein zuhur-e tarteeb     Maut kya hai inhi ajza ka pareshan hona Life is an arrangement of … My Guru, Professor Talwar

The Indian Consulate is an extension of the government of India, and our job is to serve our people

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Mr. Binaya Srikanta Pradhan took over as Consul General of India at New York on January 15, 2024. He  is a career diplomat of the 2002 batch of the Indian Foreign Service. He speaks English, Russian, Hindi, and Odiya languages. His diplomatic career includes senior roles in Indian Embassies in Moscow, Turkmenistan, and Pakistan from … The Indian Consulate is an extension of the government of India, and our job is to serve our people

Nawaz Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto begin parleys to keep Imran Khan away from power as Pakistan poll results drag on

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ISLAMABAD (TIP): Even as final results of the Pakistan general elections are awaited, PTI founder Imran Khan and PML(N) supremo Nawaz Sharif have claimed win and delivered victory speeches. Now, since PML(N) has failed to get majority in the polls but has emerged as the “single largest party”, it is in talks with PPP chairman … Nawaz Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto begin parleys to keep Imran Khan away from power as Pakistan poll results drag on

17th Lok Sabha propelled the country towards big changes, says PM Modi on last day of Lok Sabha

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Refers to the resolution on the Ram Temple and removal of Article 370, praises Speaker Birla for running the House wisely NEW DELHI (TIP): On the last day of the 17th Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his valedictory remarks described its five-year tenure of as a “period of reform, perform, and transform” that … 17th Lok Sabha propelled the country towards big changes, says PM Modi on last day of Lok Sabha

Donald Trump wins Nevada, Virgin Islands caucuses

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Donald Trump won Republican presidential nominating caucuses in Nevada and the US Virgin Islands on Thursday, moving closer to becoming his party’s White House standard-bearer in a likely general election rematch with US President Joe Biden in November. Trump, the frontrunner in his party’s nominating race, was the only major candidate competing … Donald Trump wins Nevada, Virgin Islands caucuses

‘My memory is fine’: Joe Biden hits back at special counsel over ‘hazy’ and ‘poor’ age jibe

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A special counsel report released Thursday, February 8, found evidence that President Joe Biden willfully retained and shared highly classified information when he was a private citizen, including about military and foreign policy in Afghanistan, but concluded that criminal charges were not warranted, an AP report says. The report from special counsel … ‘My memory is fine’: Joe Biden hits back at special counsel over ‘hazy’ and ‘poor’ age jibe

‘Overseas Friends of BJP’ in US to make 25 lakh calls to India during elections; send 3,000 Indian-Americans to campaign

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The ‘Overseas Friends of BJP’ in the US has made an elaborate plan to make more than 2,50,000 calls to people across India urging them to vote and re-elect Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third term with a record 400 plus seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, according to community … ‘Overseas Friends of BJP’ in US to make 25 lakh calls to India during elections; send 3,000 Indian-Americans to campaign

NSF Director Panchanathan, several other Indian-Americans elected to National Academy of Engineering

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan and several other eminent Indian-American scientists have been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering, according to an official release. They include Ravi Prasher from Bloom Energy and Tejal Desai from Brown University. Thalappil Pradeep from IIT Chennai is the only Indian scientist among the … NSF Director Panchanathan, several other Indian-Americans elected to National Academy of Engineering

Indian American Purdue University student Sameer Kamath died by suicide

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WILLIAMSPORT, INDIANA (TIP): A 23-year-old Indian American student at Purdue University, who was found dead in a nature preserve in Indiana this week, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to authorities. Sameer Kamath, a US citizen, was found dead in the woods on February 5 at approximately 5 pm in NICHES … Indian American Purdue University student Sameer Kamath died by suicide

Indo-Pacific Strategy has made US and region more secure, more prosperous: White House

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US has said the execution of its Indo-Pacific Strategy in 2022 amidst the strategic competition with China has made the country and the dynamic region more secure and more prosperous, and expanded the bilateral partnership with India in unprecedented ways. Addressing the media on the second anniversary of the launch of … Indo-Pacific Strategy has made US and region more secure, more prosperous: White House

Allegations of Indian involvement in assassination efforts in US and Canada is very concerning says State Dept nominee

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The allegations that India was involved in the assassination attempts in the US and Canada are very concerning, a senior academician nominated to a top human rights diplomatic position in the State Department has told lawmakers. “Yes, it is very concerning what happened on US soil and Canadian soil,” Dafna Hochman Rand, … Allegations of Indian involvement in assassination efforts in US and Canada is very concerning says State Dept nominee

Indian American Bhavini Patel is running for US Congress

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): From helping her single parent mother running a food truck “India on Wheels” in Pittsburgh to launching a tech startup after completing her education from the Oxford University, Indian American Bhavini Patel is now running for US House of Representatives. Patel, 30, last year on October 2 announced her decision to run … Indian American Bhavini Patel is running for US Congress

Indian-origin judge Sanket Jayshukh Bulsara nominated by Joe Biden to US Court for Eastern District of New York

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Joe Biden has nominated Indian-origin judge Sanket Jayshukh Bulsara, an expert in securities, contract, bankruptcy and regulatory matters, for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. A child of immigrants from India and Kenya, Bulsara, 46, has been a US Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District … Indian-origin judge Sanket Jayshukh Bulsara nominated by Joe Biden to US Court for Eastern District of New York

Indian-origin executive dies after being assaulted in US; suspect on the run, police release

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A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered by police to anyone who can provide information that leads to arrest of suspects involved WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): In yet another disturbing incident, a 41-year-old Indian-origin executive died in the US, days after he was assaulted during an altercation outside a restaurant in downtown Washington. According … Indian-origin executive dies after being assaulted in US; suspect on the run, police release

Indian American Satwinder Kaur elected Kent City Council president for a 2-year term

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KENT, WASHINGTON (TIP): The Kent City Council in Washington has unanimously elected Indo-American Satwinder Kaur as its president for a two-year term. In her new role, Kaur, who is in her seventh year on the council, replaces Bill Boyce who nominated her for the top position, according to a media report. “You’ve got some little … Indian American Satwinder Kaur elected Kent City Council president for a 2-year term

Indian-origin Australian Senator Varun Ghosh takes oath on Bhagavad Gita

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CANBERRA (TIP): Barrister Varun Ghosh became the first ever India-born member of the Australian Parliament to take oath on Bhagavad Gita. Varun Ghosh from Western Australia has been appointed as the newest Senator after the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council chose him to represent the Australian state in the Senate of the Federal Parliament. … Indian-origin Australian Senator Varun Ghosh takes oath on Bhagavad Gita

Indian American executive Sonia Fernandes named Politico’s first global HR, diversity officer

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian American Sonia Fernandes has been named as the global chief human resources and diversity officer of Politico, a Washington-based digital newspaper focused on politics. “In this new role, she will be responsible for leading, integrating and harmonizing Politico’s talent functions across continents,” the publication announced Feb 1 noting that the function … Indian American executive Sonia Fernandes named Politico’s first global HR, diversity officer

Canadian police arrest 2 teens after shooting incident at house of Hardeep Nijjar’s associate

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SURREY, BC (TIP): Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident that occurred last week, targeting the home of a Sikh activist linked to pro-Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a designated terrorist in India who was shot dead in Canada last year. Multiple gunshots were fired in the incident, which occurred just … Canadian police arrest 2 teens after shooting incident at house of Hardeep Nijjar’s associate

An Indian American pilot and two others die in Florida plane crash

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TAMPA, FL (TIP): Indian American Jemin Patel tragically lost his life, along with two others, when the single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza V35 he was piloting crashed into a mobile home park in Clearwater, Florida, last Thursday, February 2. The victims of the devastating crash included Patel, aged 54, and two women who were inside one of … An Indian American pilot and two others die in Florida plane crash

5 Indian-origin people arrested in Canada for extortion targeting South Asian businesses

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They have been identified as Gagan Ajit Singh, 23, Anmoldeep Singh, 23, Hashmeet Kaur, 25, Iyamjot Kaur, 21, and Arundeep Thind, 39 TORONTO (TIP): A specialized Canadian police task force has arrested five people, including two women of Indian-origin for alleged extortion and firearm-related offences targeting the South Asian business community in the Greater Toronto … 5 Indian-origin people arrested in Canada for extortion targeting South Asian businesses

Eyes on youngsters as Craig Fulton looks to finalise India’s Olympic Games squad in Odisha

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The dossiers are getting thicker. And training drills are being designed basis that. As much time is spent indoors – in the meeting rooms of hotels, stadiums, and training centers, plotting the downfall of every opponent – as the minutes spent on the field, where the plans will be put into motion. Every move will … Eyes on youngsters as Craig Fulton looks to finalise India’s Olympic Games squad in Odisha

After Kohli no-show, India hamstrung by Iyer’s injury

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New Delhi (TIP)- Shreyas Iyer is unlikely to be picked in the India squad for the remaining three Tests against England after complaining of stiffness in his back and groin. Iyer has had recurring troubles with his back and had also undergone a surgery last year. The 29-year-old made 35, 13, 27, 29 in the … After Kohli no-show, India hamstrung by Iyer’s injury

Lionel Messi Hong Kong game backlash forces Hangzhou to cancel Argentina vs Nigeria friendly

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In a recent turn of events, Chinese sports officials have made the decision to call off the upcoming friendly football match between Argentina and Nigeria. This decision comes in the wake of significant backlash stemming from Lionel Messi’s absence during an Inter Miami game in Hong Kong. Despite being scheduled to play in Hangzhou, followed … Lionel Messi Hong Kong game backlash forces Hangzhou to cancel Argentina vs Nigeria friendly