Former Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao was admitted to a hospital around 2 am on Friday, December 8, after he reportedly fell in his house in Hyderabad. The 69-year-old was rushed to Yashoda Hospital. KCR’s daughter wrote on X that her father has been hospitalised. Doctors suspect Rao may have suffered a hip fracture … K Chandrasekhar Rao hospitalised after fall at his home
Sri Ram Janambhoomi Trust on December 7 said several tent cities have been erected in Ayodhya to accommodate around 10,000-15,000 devotees expected to arrive in the temple town for the Pran-Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of Ram Lalla on January 22 next month, news agency ANI reported. “…If 10,000-15,000 people want to stay the night, where will … All set for Ram Temple consecration ceremony on Jan 22
A dominant and assertive victory has been claimed by the national ruling Bharatiya Janata Party across three crucial state assemblies: Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. The Congress may have managed a comprehensive electoral win in Telangana to comfort themselves for now, consolidating their position in the south (a space where the BJP remains less visible) … Assembly polls : BJP’s show in assembly polls a hard wake-up call for INDIA Bloc
BEIJING (TIP): China has become the first country to confer diplomatic status to a Taliban-nominated official as Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Beijing, thereby formally recognising the Taliban-run administration as a legitimate government in Kabul. “As a long-standing friendly neighbour of Afghanistan, China believes that Afghanistan should not be excluded from the international community,” Chinese Foreign Ministry … China formally accords diplomatic recognition to Taliban govt in Afghanistan
ROME (TIP): Italy has formally withdrawn from China’s vast Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, more than four years after becoming the only G7 nation to sign up, a government source said December 6. The long-expected decision was communicated to Beijing three days ago, according to Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, without any official statement from … Italy withdraws from China’s Belt and Road project
JERUSALEM (TIP): Israeli troops battled Hamas militants December 7 in the heart of southern Gaza’s main city where a suspected mastermind of the October 7 attacks is believed to be hiding while pressing their offensive across the besieged territory. Breaking through Hamas’s defences of Gaza’s second largest city, Israeli troops, tanks, armoured personnel carriers and … Israel battles Hamas in south Gaza City; armoured tanks bulldoze into Khan Yunis
MARAWI (TIP): At least four people were killed and dozens wounded in a bomb attack on a Catholic mass in the insurgency-plagued southern Philippines on December 4, with President Ferdinand Marcos blaming “foreign terrorists”. The blast happened during a morning service at Mindanao State University’s gymnasium in Marawi, the country’s largest Muslim city, which was … Four killed in bomb attack on Catholic mass in Philippines
LONDON (TIP): Groups representing skilled professionals and students from India on December 4 expressed concerns over a lack of clarity around the UK government’s latest visa crackdown, branding the ban on family dependents as “unfair.” UK Home Secretary James Cleverly tabled a five-point plan in Parliament on Monday that would see overseas care workers banned … UK cautioned against ‘unfair’ visa crackdown on Indian professionals, students
PARIS, FRANCE (TIP): A person known to the French authorities as a radical Islamist with mental health troubles stabbed a German tourist to death and wounded two people in central Paris on December 7 before being arrested, officials said. The attack took place close to the Eiffel Tower during a busy weekend night and came … German tourist stabbed to death in Paris ‘terror’ attack
WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie has slammed his Republican presidential rival Vivek Ramaswamy as the “most obnoxious blowhard in America” after the biotech entrepreneur mocked fellow Indian-American Nikki Haley’s intelligence. Christie, 61, made the stunning remarks during the fourth Republican presidential debate in Arizona. Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis were … Vivek Ramaswamy Called “Most Obnoxious Blowhard” For Mocking Nikki Haley
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Calling her “fascist” and “corrupt,” biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy launched a tirade against his Republican presidential rival and fellow Indian-American Nikki Haley, who refrained from a verbal duel, saying it is not worth her time to respond to him. Ramaswamy launched the volley of charges against the former South Carolina governor and … Ramaswamy calls Haley a “fascist”, “corrupt”; she says responding to him “not worth her time”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A bipartisan group of influential American Senators has criticized India after US prosecutors linked an Indian official to a man charged with conspiring to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in New York. The Senators were speaking at a Congressional hearing ‘Transnational Repression: A Global Threat to Rights and Security’ organized on Wednesday, … Influential US Senators criticize India on allegations of plot to assassinate a separatist Sikh in New York
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A 71-year-old Indian motel manager in the US state of Georgia has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for trafficking a woman for peonage and slavery, and ordered to pay over USD 40,000 in restitution to seven people, officials said. According to court documents, Shreesh Tiwari, an Indian national and legal … Indian motel manager sentenced for trafficking, forced labor in US
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The relationship between the US and India has been very productive, in particular on the trade and technology front, and 2023 can be considered the best year historically for bilateral ties, according to a former top American trade official. Arun Kumar, an Indian-American, who served as the assistant secretary of Commerce for … 2023 the best year historically for US-India ties: says former top American trade official
SACRAMENTO (TIP): The special counsel investigating Hunter Biden charged the president’s son late Thursday, December 7, on nine counts stemming from his failure to pay his federal taxes on time on millions in income from foreign businesses, the second indictment against him this year — and the latest development in a case Republicans have made … Hunter Biden Indicted on Tax Charges
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ (TIP): “On behalf of the entire Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners, we are proud to announce the retirement of long-time Middlesex County partner and the Executive Director of Keep Middlesex Moving (KMM), Bill Neary. Bill has served as a leader at Keep Middlesex Moving, a non-profit transportation management association that works … Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios issues a statement regarding the retirement of Keep Middlesex Moving Executive Director Bill Neary
Ultimate Travel and Visa, a leading provider of Indian Consular Services and Visa services to other Countries mainly Schengen, UK., is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in the heart of New York. This strategic expansion is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional travel experiences and meeting the growing demand … The Ultimate Travel & Visa Company Expands Operations with the Opening of a New Office in New York
The award honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions towards promoting whole health initiatives in New York City NEW YORK, NY (TIP): NYC Health + Hospitals announced on December 1, that Nicole Jordan-Martin, MPA, FACHE, the Executive Director and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Community Care, has been named one of the 25 recipients of … NICOLE JORDAN-MARTIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO OF NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/COMMUNITY CARE, NAMED AS A RECIPIENT OF THE 2023 EMPIRE WHOLE HEALTH HEROES AWARDS
EDISON, NJ (TIP) : he Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce (AICC) is pleased to announce the results of the recently concluded elections for the Board of Directors. The elections, held on November 29, 2023, at the prestigious Mogul Ballroom in Edison, NJ, saw enthusiastic participation of members. The newly elected Board of Directors for the … AICC Unveils New Leadership and Elected New Board for 2024-26
Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of having “planned” the expulsion of Ms Moitra NEW DELHI (TIP): Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra has been expelled from the Lok Sabha following an Ethics Committee report into the ‘cash for query’ charges against her. Ms Moitra, 49, was accused of taking bribes, including ₹ 2 crore in cash … Mahua Moitra Expelled From Parliament Over Cash-For-Query Row
NEW HYDE PARK, NY (TIP): “This is Modi Era. Modi means performance”, said Mr Jagdish Sewhani, President of The American India Public Affairs Committee in New York. People have voted for good governance and performance . The credit for this victory goes to our “yashasvi” Prime Minister Narendra Modiji. The Strategy developed by his team … Bharatiya American Community Celebrates BJP’s Grand Victory in New York
TIMES SQUARE, NY CITY (TIP): Times Square reverberated with the beats and music of ‘Garba’ as members of the Indian-American community performed the traditional Gujarati dance at the iconic New York City destination to celebrate its inclusion in UNESCO’s cultural heritage list. FIA NY-NJ-CT-NE along with support from a host of community organizations and Consulate … FIA and Indian American community held a commemorative celebration to mark the historic announcement of Garba’s Inclusion in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List
FLORAL PARK, NY (TIP): Long Island Indo American Lions Club held a Musical Extravaganza , Singing Competition on Sunday December 3rd, 2023 at Tyson Center located in Floral Park. This event was attended by many members of Lions club as well as non members. The Auditorium was packed with music lovers. Melodious singing by talented … Long Island Indo American Lions Club held a Musical Extravaganza, Singing Competition
MINEOLA, N.Y. (TIP): Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) has been designated to serve as leader by the members of the Nassau County Legislative Democratic Caucus starting in 2024. DeRiggi-Whitton, 55, of Glen Cove, won her seventh two-year term with more than 64 percent of the vote in the 2023 general election. … Delia DeRiggi-Whitton Designated to Lead Nassau County Legislature’s Democratic Caucus
NEW YORK , NY (TIP): State Senator John Liu, Chair of the Senate Committee on NYC Education, today encouraged New Yorkers to take advantage of the upcoming five-borough public hearings on mayoral accountability, aka mayoral control of public schools. The hearings are hosted by the New York State Education Department (SED) and will be open … Senator Liu Encourages New Yorkers to Weigh in on School Governance and Mayoral Accountability, AKA Mayoral Control
Acting Consul General Dr. Varun Jeph as Chief Guest and Prem Bhandari as keynote speaker graced the occasion FLUSHING, NY (TIP): Bruhud New York Seniors , a nonprofit organization serving the greater NYC area since 2009, held a spectacular Diwali celebration at the Hindu community center in Flushing on December 2, 2023. The event drew … Bruhud New York Seniors Organize a spectacular Diwali Celebration
Parminder Aujla SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): In a recent poll conducted for the open California Congressional District 16 seat, Indian American Democrat Rishi Kumar has emerged as the frontrunner in a closely contested race, positioning himself as a formidable candidate in a field of 10 hopefuls. Kumar, a software tech executive, previously challenged incumbent Anna Eshoo … Indian American Rishi Kumar takes lead in California congressional race as per Polls
KANSAS (TIP): Indian American incumbent Usha Reddi has filed papers to run for the Kansas State Senate from the state’s 22nd district. The Democrat has been serving in the senate since January after the previous occupant of the seat, Tom Hawk, retired from the legislature. Her term is set to expire in January 2025. A public-school teacher, … Indian American Usha Reddi seeks another term as Kansas State Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Krystle Kaul, an Indian American foreign policy and national security expert with roots in Kashmir, has announced that she will run for the US House of Representatives from a Congressional district in Virginia with a focus on core issues like public safety, education and healthcare. Kaul, if elected in 2024, would be … Indian American national security expert Krystle Kaul running for US Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Joe Biden has nominated Deven J. Parekh, a leading Indian American global venture capitalist, to the Board of Directors of the US International Development Finance Corporation for a fresh term of three years. The White House sent the nomination of Parekh, a Managing Director at Insight Partners, a growth equity investment … Indian American Global venture capitalist Deven Parekh nominated to IDFC board