The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that an appeal has been filed in the case involving eight retired Navy personnel, who were sentenced to death by a Qatar court last month. Sources pointed to the likelihood of the matter being heard by a higher court before the end of the month. Addressing a … Appeal filed against death penalty to 8 Navy veterans by Qatar court: MEA
InterGlobe Enterprises, which backs India’s top airline IndiGo, and U.S.-based Archer Aviation will launch an all-electric air taxi service in India in 2026 that will be “cost-competitive” with on-road services, the companies said Thursday, Nov 9.The partnership, should they get regulatory clearances, aims to capitalise on a growing need for transport solutions in the world’s … India likely to get electric air taxis by 2026
Patna (TIP)- Underlining that the CBI is an “independent legal person” with a “separate legal identity outside the Union of India”, the Centre on Thursday, Nov 9, questioned the logic of the West Bengal government filing an original suit against it to stop the agency from probing cases in the state after the general consent … CBI a separate entity, have no control over it, govt tells SC
GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): As Indian corporates line up significant investments in the oil, mining, IT and pharmaceutical sectors in the Central America and Latin American Countries, the Indian Embassy in Guatemala organised a visit to the country by Dr. S.V. Anchan, Chairman of the Safesea Group. The Safesea Group is a global provider of shipping … India to Guatemala: Proposed direct sealine by Safesea Group
TRENTON, NJ (TIP): Indian American state senator Vin Gopal has been reelected for a third term in the New Jersey Senate, winning the most expensive legislative races in state history. The 38-year-old democrat senator defeated his republican challenger, Steve Dnistrian, in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District on Tuesday, garnering nearly 60 per cent of the … Indian American New Jersey state Senator Vin Gopal re-elected for third term
FORDS, NJ (TIP): According to a belated report, the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC), on October 8, gathered in New Jersey to observe and commend their recently appointed leaders and committee members. Held at Alberts Palace, this event signifies a noteworthy milestone for the IOC, symbolizing a phase of consolidation under the dynamic guidance of Chairman … Indian Overseas Congress Celebrates New Leadership and Committee Members in New Jersey
NEW YORK (TIP) : Uma Sengupta, an Indian American educationist, activist, and community leader, who died in March last year, has been honored with a street sign bearing her name in Queens, New York. Elected officials as well as friends and family of the trailblazer attended the street co-naming ceremony on Oct 16 at the … Indian American Educationist Uma Sengupta honored with street sign in New York
RICHMOND HILL, NY (TIP): A group of litterateurs, media persons and community leaders attended a book release event organized by Balwinder Singh Bajwa as part of Punjab Day celebrations on November 5 at Richie Rich Banquet in Richmond Hill, New York. The book titled “ MITTI NU PHAROL JOGIA” by Ashok Bansal of Mansa in … Ashok Bansal’s book “ MITTI NU PHAROL JOGIA” released in New York
WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service today announced the annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions for tax year 2024, including the tax rate schedules and other tax changes. Revenue Procedure 2023-34 provides detailed information about these annual adjustments. Starting in calendar year 2023, the Inflation Reduction Act reinstates the Hazardous Substance … IRS provides tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2024
OREGON (TIP) : Susheela Jayapal, the sister of Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the first Indian American woman to serve in the US House of Representatives, has announced her run for Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District. She stepped down as Multnomah County Commissioner, a post she held since 2019, to enter the race after longtime Congressman Earl Blumenauer … Indian American Susheela Jayapal running for Congress from Oregon
NEW DELHI (TIP): Five opposition MPs submitted dissent notes against the adoption of a report by the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee recommending the expulsion of TMC MP Mahua Moitra from the House in the ‘cash-for-query’ matter, alleging that it was “erroneous” and framed “purely for political reasons”, sources said on Thursday. In their dissent notes, … Framed purely for political reasons: Opposition members of ethics panel in dissent notes on action against TMC MP Moitra
NEW DELHI (TIP): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks on November 10 morning ahead of the high profile ‘2+2’ ministerial dialogue. Mr. Blinken and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin are in Delhi for the fifth edition of the ‘2+2’ foreign and defense ministerial dialogue which is aimed … India’s EAM Jaishankar, U.S. Secretary of State Blinken hold talks ahead of ‘2+2’ dialogue
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Gopi Dairy Diwali at Times Square, presented by KIA, 2023, brought the heart of Times Square alive with a celebration of cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion. The event coincided with the celebration of the NYC Diwali school holiday, providing an ideal backdrop for the festivities. Diwali, Indian festival of Lights, traditionally … The Real Message of Diwali: “Dispel the Inner Darkness through the Light of Knowledge”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): At least ten Indian Americans, almost all of them Democrats, have won local and state-level elections held in several parts of the country, reflecting the growing political empowerment of the ethnic community that constitutes a little over one per cent of the US population. In Virginia, Hyderabad-born Ghazala Hashmi was re-elected to … Ten Indian Americans win state and local elections in US
Naveen Shah and Nilima Madan honored HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): It was a special evening at Antun’s on October 29,2023. The Installation of Newly formed Rotary Charter the Rotary club of North Shore, which was initiated by the Rotary Club of Hicksville was held at the Antun’s, LI. Rotary District 7255, District Governor Tom Crowley officiated the … Officers and Board Members of Rotary Club of North Shore District 7255 NY sworn in
The Latin term “Tabula Rasa” translates to “blank slate.” NEW YORK (TIP): ‘Tabula Rasa (Kora Kagazz)’ has won the Best Film Award at Big Apple Film Festival, New York on November 9. Directed by Nawneet Ranjan, with Rajat Kapoor, Swastika Mukherjee, and Aishani Yadav as the leading cast, Tabula Rasa (Kora Kagazz) is the story of … ‘Tabula Rasa (Kora Kagazz)’ wins the Best Film Award at Big Apple Film Festival, New York
GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): The Embassy of India in Guatemala in collaboration with Eye Foundation of America, Hospital Privado in Peten and CONJUVE Guatemala jointly hosted eye camp in Peten, Guatemala from 6-9 November 2023. The camps aimed to provide much-needed cataract eye surgeries to patients from Peten and surrounding areas who have previously participated in … Embassy of India in Guatemala in collaboration with the Eye Foundation of America organizes eye surgery camps
GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): The Embassy of India, Guatemala City, in collaboration with Plexconcil (Plastic & Polymer Industry) from India, successfully hosted two Buyer Seller Meets on November 3, 2023. First event took place in the morning at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Guatemala City wherein a delegation of Indian companies, led by Mr. Heman Minocha, … Embassy of India in Guatemala in collaboration with Plexconcil hosts Buyers-Sellers Meet
Ironically, the victims of the Holocaust are now spurring another genocide and this time it’s the Palestinians in the midst of the second Nakba. In the last 50 years, has the world progressed on matters of constitutional democracy, or are we stalled — or even moving backward? Are democracies sliding into a cold-blooded sectarianism that … Lessons from Hitler’s 1923 Munich putsch
“If business interests are to be kept away from the political system, another method of financing political parties and their election campaigns has to be evolved. It could entail state sponsorship as well as allowing individuals to donate to the party of their choice. Transparency has to be the key in formulating any such system. … Cleanse the system
Kickerline: South India has a history of populism in which the prelude to polls is signified by unrolling expensive freebies such as white goods “Doubtless, the crowning stroke was Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement while campaigning in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh that the Centre would continue handing out free foodgrains to the targeted beneficiaries under … Promises, populism and welfare politics at play
Party-hopping seems set to stay as parties choose candidates with resources Even as party campaigns are in full swing and candidates are announced in poll-bound Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan and Telangana, one development that seems to be common to these elections and those held recently is the last minute defection of leaders from one … Defection business: On party-hopping as a feature of Indian politics
In the radiant glow of a thousand lamps and the resounding echoes of joyous celebrations, Diwali, the festival of lights, brings together people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Beyond the dazzling fireworks and opulent feasts, there lies a profound message that transcends borders and resonates with the very essence of humanity – the triumph of … Embracing the True Spirit of Diwali – Victory of Good over Evil
From being a victim of terrorism, Israel has turned into a ruthless aggressor Israel’s bombing of Gaza is entering its second month, and the tiny Mediterranean strip of 2.3 million people has been turned into what the UN has called a “graveyard for thousands of children” and “a living hell for everyone else”. According to … Cease fire: On the danger of Israel turning Gaza into an open prison on fire
VIRGINIA (TIP): Krystle Kaul, a noted Indian American defense and national security expert, is running for Congress from Virginia’s 10th District in the Democratic primary to inspire the next generation of young Indian American girls. Kaul with a 20-plus-year career with the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, says she is seeking to bring her … Indian American Krystle Kaul running for Congress to inspire young Indian American girls
SAN JOSE, CA (TIP): Shanya Gill, a 12-year-old Indian American student from San Jose, California won the top $25,000 Thermo Fisher Scientific ASCEND (Aspiring Scientists Cultivating Exciting New Discoveries) Award, at the inaugural Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge. Three other Indian American students also won top prizes in the nation’s premier middle school science, … Indian American Shanya Gill wins $25,000 top award in Junior Innovators Challenge
WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): Varun Raj Pucha, the 24-year-old Indian student who was stabbed at a fitness center in the US state of Indiana, has succumbed to his injuries, the university where he was studying has said. Varun, a computer science student at Valparaiso University, was stabbed in the head with a knife by the assailant … Indian student critically injured in stabbing at US gym dies
TORONTO (TIP): Indo-Canadian Sikh poet Rupi Kaur has declined an invitation for a Diwali event on Wednesday from US President Joe Biden’s administration over its response to the situation in Gaza. “I decline any invitation from an institution that supports the collective punishment of a trapped civilian population—50 per cent of whom are children,” Kaur, … Indo-Canadian Sikh poet Rupi Kaur rejects Biden admin’s Diwali invite over Gaza
The co-founder of the 21st Century Icon Awards in London strongly believes much more needs to be done for the low- and middle-income households across London LONDON (TIP): Businessman Tarun Ghulati has announced his candidature for the May 2024 mayoral elections in the UK capital, with the hope of becoming London’s first Indian-origin mayor. Ghulati, … Indian origin Tarun Ghulati wants to become London’s mayor
MELBOURNE (TIP): Five Indians, including two children aged nine and 11, were killed and several others injured after a car driven by an elderly man ploughed into the beer garden of a pub in the Australian state of Victoria, police said. Vivek Bhatia (38), his son Vihan (11), Pratibha Sharma (44), her daughter, Anvi (nine), … 5 Indians die in crash in Australia