New Delhi (TIP)- In a big boost for the military as well as defence production in India, the Defence Acquisition Council has cleared the procurement of 97 additional Tejas aircraft and 156 Prachand attack helicopters. Both aircraft are indigenously developed and the value of these deals is around Rs 1.1 lakh crore. The Tejas Mark … India to get more fighter jets as defence panel clears massive deal
New Delhi (TIP)- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for ensuring requisite climate financing and technological transfer to developing countries, asserting that it must be recognised that they have not contributed in creating the climate problem but are still willing to be a part of the solution. In Dubai to attend the COP28 meeting, Modi … Rising ambitions on climate action must see matching progress on climate finance: Modi
Hope that they would be rescued soon kept workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India strong through their 17-day ordeal, some of the men said on Wednesday, Nov 28, after their rescue. All 41 men, low-wage workers from some of India’s poorest states, were rescued. They were taken to a specialist hospital in Rishikesh … ‘Like brothers’: Rescued Indian tunnel workers stayed hopeful through ordeal
New Delhi (TIP)- A cliffhanger in Chhattisgarh with an edge for the Congress. A fierce battle in Madhya Pradesh with two surveys predicting a landslide for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). A closer-than-expected clash in Rajasthan, which has voted out the incumbent every time in the last 25 years. A neck-and-neck contest in Telangana between … Cong edge in Chhattisgarh, Telangana; BJP ahead in Rajasthan; close call in MP, Mizoram: Exit polls
The Centre on Thursday, Nov 30, approved a Rs 1,658.17 crore recovery and reconstruction plan for Joshimath in Uttarakhand which was affected by landslide and ground subsidence earlier this year. The decision was taken by a high level committee, headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, according to an official statement. The committee approved the … Centre approves : Rs 1,658 cr recovery, reconstruction plan for Joshimath
At least 15 private schools in Bengaluru on Friday morning received an email with a bomb threat on its premises, triggering panic among the staff and parents, police said. The school authorities immediately alerted police, which reached the institutions concerned with the bomb disposal squads and anti-sabotage check teams, they said. The students and staff … 15 private schools in Bengaluru receive bomb threat, students evacuated from premises safely
NEW YORK (TIP)- Dr P. Jayaraman, former executive director of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan USA passed away on Tuesday, November 28 in New York. Dr Jayaraman was a strong supporter and devotee of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan USA in New York, the world-famous institute of Indian culture, education, music, and the arts. He organized and helped … Dr P. Jayaraman, former executive director of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan USA passes away
Indian Ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu also joined the farewell event GARDEN CITY, NY (TIP): American Indian community of New York, bids farewell to outgoing New York Consul General Randhir Jaiswal. The event was hosted by community leaders Harish Thakkar & Ajay Patel. Indian Ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu also joined the farewell … Indian -American community of New York bids farewell to outgoing New York Consul General Randhir Jaiswal
EDISON, NJ (TIP): The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), in collaboration with the Indian American community of NY, NJ, and CT, organized an exquisite farewell reception to honor the esteemed Consul General of India, Randhir Jaiswal, on November 20th, 2023. The magnificent banquet hall at Moghul Restaurant in Edison, New Jersey, buzzed with anticipation as … FIA Celebrates Consul General Randhir Jaiswal’s impact on the Indian American community with a Magnificent Farewell
WASHINGTON , D.C. (TIP) : Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China, died Wednesday, November 29, his consulting firm said, according to AP. He was 100. With his gruff … Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100
TEL AVIV (TIP): Israel’s military said early Friday, December 1, it was resuming fighting because Hamas had violated the previously agreed-upon truce after a projectile was fired from Gaza in the final minutes of the cease-fire. International mediators said talks were continuing in the hopes of a breakthrough, reports the New York Times. The deadline … Israel says Gaza combat has resumed; Talks are said to continue
Indian national agreed to assassination plot on being assured of withdrawal of criminal case against him in Gujarat I.S. Saluja NEW YORK (TIP): “It was described as a New York hit job with international implications: an audacious assassination plot against a Sikh separatist”, says The New York Times. The target was a lawyer at a … U.S. Says Indian Official Directed Assassination Plot of a Sikh Separatist Leader in New York
I.S. Saluja NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Consul General Randhir Jaiswal and Dr. Abha Jaiswal hosted a get together to bid farewell to friends and community at the Consulate on November 29. Ambassador Jaiswal heaped praises on the Indian American community for their contribution to strengthening India in a number of ways. Their contribution to the … Ambassador Jaiswal bids farewell, promising to meet again – ‘Phir Milenge’
I.S. Saluja NEW YORK (TIP): Sikh organizations across the world have condemned the recent incident of heckling of Indian Ambassador to the USA Taranjit Singh Sandhu at a gurdwara in New York by a small group of Khalistan sympathizers. In a statement issued on Monday, November 27 from Washington, D.C., Sikhs of America said gurdwaras … Sikh organizations across the world condemn heckling of Indian envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu at Gurdwara Nanak Darbar in Hicksville, New York
TRENTON, NJ (TIP): A 23-year-old Indian student has been arrested and charged for allegedly murdering his grandparents and uncle inside a New Jersey condominium, police and US media reports said. Om Brahmbhatt is accused of shooting Dilipkumar Brahmbhatt, 72; Bindu Brahmbhatt, 72; and Yashkumar Brahmbhatt, 38, the South Plainfield Police Department and the Middlesex County … Indian student charged with family members’ triple murder
LONDON (TIP): A 13-year-old Indian-origin yoga prodigy from south-east England with several awards under his belt has added another gold medal to his tally at the European Yoga Sports Championship in Sweden. Ishwar Sharma, from Sevenoaks in Kent, started taking up yoga when he was three after seeing his father practice daily and went on … 13-year-old Indian-origin yoga prodigy, Ishwar Sharma, wins gold in Europe
CANBERRA (TIP) : Dave Sharma, who became the first Indian-origin lawmaker in Australia’s Parliament in 2019, will return to politics after his victory in the New South Wales Liberal Senate race. Sharma, 47, will replace ex-foreign minister Marise Payne, who has retired from the Senate, the local media reported. Sharma, who represented the Sydney seat … First Indian-origin lawmaker in Australia’s Parliament Dave Sharma wins Senate seat
The Sikh community witnessed a deplorable incident that struck a dissonant chord—heckling directed at Mr. Taranjit Singh Sandhu, the Indian Ambassador to the US, by some Khalistani individuals. Their accusations, tied to the assassination of Nijjar in Canada and alleged involvement in a conspiracy against Gurpatwant Pannu of Sikhs For Justice, unfolded in a religious … The Heckling of Indian Ambassador by Khalistani Protesters Deserves Condemnation
India’s reputation as a principled power is at stake after the indictment The impact of the 15-page indictment filed by the U.S. Department of Justice against an Indian national, believed to be directed by an Indian government official for attempting an assassination plot against U.S.-based Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, is likely to be felt … A lot at stake: On India and the impact of the indictment by the U.S. Department of Justice
On Kissinger’s death on November 29, the NSAGWU published a ‘declassified obituary’ that highlighted his achievements, including détente with the USSR, the breakthrough with China and the West Asia shuttle diplomacy. The assessment also exposed his ‘darker side’, including the overthrow of democracy in Chile, which paved the way for a brutal dictatorship, his ‘disdain … The contentious legacy of Henry Kissinger
The only lasting solution is for Israel to vacate its occupation of the West Bank and let a viable Palestinian state emerge “To ensure Israel’s legitimate concern for the safety of its people, the new state should be demilitarized. Other measures can be thought of to assure the Israelis of their safety. Israel’s neighboring Arab … Making this Israeli-Palestinian war the last
“As India completes the G20 Presidency, penned a few thoughts on how the principles of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam- OneEarth, One Family, One Future were reinforced in various ways through the year gone by. India focused on furthering sustainable development, empowering women, strengthening multilateralism and more”. Prime Minister Modi on X (formerly Twitter), November 30, 2023 Today … Towards a Brighter Tomorrow: India’s G20 Presidency and the Dawn of a New Multilateralism
Parminder Aujla SACRAMENTO (TIP): : Ash Kalra, the first Indian American elected to the California State Assembly, has been appointed Chair of the Assembly Committee on Judiciary by Speaker Robert Rivas. “At a time when California must be vigilant in protecting civil rights, fostering a just legal system, and ensuring everyday consumers are protected, it … First Indian American elected Ash Kalra named chair of California Assembly Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): : The prestigious Foreign Policy magazine has portrayed Indian American Democratic lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi and Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher as ‘The Masterminds’ of Washington’s getting tough on China Policy. Gallagher and Krishnamoorthi, are the chair and ranking member of “what is basically the hottest ticket in Washington” — the House of Representatives’ … Indian American Democratic Lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi featured as Foreign Policy ‘Mastermind’
Parminder Aujla SACRAMENTO (TIP): : Indian American business owner Shivinder Singh is running for City Council in Yorba Linda in northeastern Orange County, California vowing to prioritize preservation of Yorba Linda’s unique identity and empowering residents. Shivinder Singh, currently serving as the Chair Pro Tem of The Yorba Linda Planning Commission, brings decades of proven … Indian American business owner Shivinder Singh running for Yorba Linda City Council
LOS ANGELES (TIP): An investigation is on into the death of a 39-year-old Indian American man whose body was found in a planter in Los Angeles County. The coroner’s office has identified the man as Satish Dharmarajan. No further details are available at present. A formal pronouncement of Dharmarajan’s death was made on Nov. 25 … Indian American man found lifeless in a planter in Los Angeles
LONDON (TIP): Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on November 24 that protesters who battled police and looted shops in Dublin after a school knife attack were motivated by “hate” and brought “shame on Ireland”. Thursday night’s violence in the Irish capital — which erupted after three children were wounded in the stabbings — was … Irish Prime Minister says Dublin rioters brought ‘shame’ on Ireland
BEIJING (TIP): China announced November 24 that it will allow visa-free entry for citizens of five European countries and Malaysia as it tries to encourage more people to visit for business and tourism. Starting Dec. 1, citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia will be allowed to enter China for up to … China will allow visa-free entry for France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia
GAZA (TIP): Israeli forces withdrew from Gaza’s largest hospital Al-Shifa on November 24, the Hamas-run health ministry said, on the first day of a temporary truce between Israel and the Palestinian militants. The Israeli military raided Al-Shifa last week, targeting what it said was a Hamas command centre in a tunnel complex beneath the medical … Israeli army withdraws from Gaza hospital after truce: Hamas ministry
Palestinian NGO says 39 released from prison by Israel under truce agreement BEITUNIA (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) (TIP): A Palestinian NGO said November 24 that 39 prisoners had been released by Israeli authorities under a truce agreement to pause the fighting in Gaza after 13 hostages from Israel had been handed over. A total of 28 prisoners … Four-day truce begins in Gaza; Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners released