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Bonnie Wright says she was ‘disappointed’ by Ginny Weasley’s screentime

How many of you could see Ginny Weasley was going on to marry Harry Potter? Those of you who’ve not read the books, and only watched the movies, may have had a tough time. Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny, would agree. On the podcast Inside of You, the actor has revealed that her screentime in Bonnie Wright says she was ‘disappointed’ by Ginny Weasley’s screentime

Dakota Johnson says bye-bye to her brunette locks

Dakota Johnson is one of the most gorgeous celebrities in Hollywood who is known for her role as Anastasia Steele in the erotic Fifty Shades franchise. The actress is known for her iconic bangs and brunette hair colour, but she has said goodbye to them for her latest film, Daddio. Pictures of the actress from Dakota Johnson says bye-bye to her brunette locks

Jawan trailer: Shah Rukh Khan hijacks trains, fights for the country, wants ‘Alia Bhatt’

Jawan trailer is out. Trailer for Shah Rukh Khan’s eagerly-awaited film dropped days before its release. The video shared by the cast and crew gives the best look yet at the action film, which marks the first collaboration between Shah Rukh and Nayanthara. The film, which has been directed by filmmaker Atlee Kumar, is Shah Jawan trailer: Shah Rukh Khan hijacks trains, fights for the country, wants ‘Alia Bhatt’

Janhvi sparks ‘secret engagement’ rumors after being spotted wearing huge diamond ring

Recently, Janhvi Kapoor became the talk of the town after reports suggested that she had secretly got engaged to her rumoured boyfriend, Shikhar Pahariya. The news spread like wildfire after Janhvi, accompanied by Pahariya, went to offer prayers at the Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh. The actor, dressed in a purple-gold sari, was spotted wearing Janhvi sparks ‘secret engagement’ rumors after being spotted wearing huge diamond ring

Case against producer, actor of ‘Yaariyan-2’ for hurting Sikh sentiments

The Punjab police have registered a case against director Bhushan Kumar, producers Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru and actor Meezaan Jafri on the charges of hurting religious sentiments after a song in the upcoming movie ‘Yaariyan-2’ allegedly shows the actor wearing a ‘kirpan’. The FIR was registered in Jalandhar district on the complaint of a Case against producer, actor of ‘Yaariyan-2’ for hurting Sikh sentiments

Dream Girl 2 earns almost Rs 60 crore in 6 days

Dream Girl 2 box office: The Ayushmann Khurrana film had a great start at the box office and continues to hold well during the weekdays. The film also starring Ananya Panday collected Rs 7.75 crore on Raksha Bandhan as per early estimates reported by Sacnilk.com. It stands at Rs 59.75 crore after six days of Dream Girl 2 earns almost Rs 60 crore in 6 days

Art 370 hearing: Ready for J&K poll anytime, it’s for EC to decide, Centre tells Supreme Court

New Delhi (TIP)- The Centre on Thursday, August 31, told the Supreme Court that it’s ready for elections in Jammu and Kashmir anytime and now it’s for the Election Commission to take a call. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, however, told a five-judge Constitution Bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud that the Centre couldn’t give an Art 370 hearing: Ready for J&K poll anytime, it’s for EC to decide, Centre tells Supreme Court

‘Situation critical’: Manipur tense again as 8 killed, explosives recovered

Imphal (TIP)- Violence continued in the foothills of Manipur on Thursday, August 31, officials told news agency PTI, adding, that at least eight people were killed, while 18 others were injured in Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts following continuous gunbattle between Kukis and Meiteis, since August 29. Chief Minister N Biren Singh termed the situation as ‘Situation critical’: Manipur tense again as 8 killed, explosives recovered

MEA introduces changes in delivery of passports, visas, consular services

New Delhi (TIP)- The Ministry of External Affairs, in a move to mitigate predatory pricing, has tightened the rules for the selection of partner visas and consular service to the Indian diaspora and foreign visitors. The MEA is committed to serving Indians migrating and foreigners visiting India with an overarching vision to strengthen India’s Image MEA introduces changes in delivery of passports, visas, consular services

IAF to conduct mega drills amid LAC row with China

New Delhi (TIP)- The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to conduct a training exercise, involving its fighter planes, transport aircraft, helicopters and other assets, in the country’s northern and western sectors to test its combat readiness at a time when India and China are locked in a lingering military standoff in the Ladakh sector, IAF to conduct mega drills amid LAC row with China

President’s nod to renaming of Nehru Memorial as Prime Minister’s Museum

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the renaming of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) in Delhi. It will now officially be called the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society, the government said in a gazette notification. In mid-June, during a special meeting of the NMML Society, it was resolved to change the institution’s name President’s nod to renaming of Nehru Memorial as Prime Minister’s Museum

‘One-nation, one-election’: Centre forms panel

The Centre has reportedly constituted a committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of much-talked-about “one nation, one election”. The development comes a day after the government called a special session of Parliament between September 18 and 22, the agenda for which is under wraps. Over the years, Prime Minister ‘One-nation, one-election’: Centre forms panel

Parliament special session from September 18 to 22

The government on Thursday announced its decision to hold a special session of Parliament from September 18 to 22, catching the Opposition unawares. “The special session of Parliament — the 13th session of the 17th Lok Sabha and the 261st session of the Rajya Sabha — is being called from September 18 to 22 and Parliament special session from September 18 to 22

Chinese President Xi may skip G20 meet, Beijing mum

Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to skip the G20 summit to be held here on September 9 and 10, according to reports from Beijing and here even as preparations are on in Nuh, Haryana, to hold the last G20 Sherpas’ meeting before finalising the documents. India has not yet received any confirmation from China Chinese President Xi may skip G20 meet, Beijing mum

Azerbaijan slams French ‘interference’ on Nagorno-Karabakh

BAKU (TIP): Azerbaijan summoned France’s ambassador on August 31 and condemned its “direct interference” in Nagorno-Karabakh after several French councils sent a humanitarian aid convoy to blockaded Armenians in the enclave. Baku has been accused of blocking the Lachin corridor — the only road link between the enclave and Armenia — since December, cutting off Azerbaijan slams French ‘interference’ on Nagorno-Karabakh

Death toll rises to 73 in Johannesburg building fire, many of them homeless, authorities say

JOHANNESBURG (TIP): A nighttime fire ripped through a rundown five-story building in Johannesburg that was occupied by homeless people and squatters, killing at least 73 people early on August 31, emergency services in South Africa’s biggest city said. Some of the people living in a maze of shacks and other makeshift structures inside the building Death toll rises to 73 in Johannesburg building fire, many of them homeless, authorities say

Rights Court agrees to hear French prostitution law appeal

STRASBOURG (TIP): The European rights court said on August 31 it would hear an appeal by sex workers against a French anti-prostitution law which they say has shattered their livelihoods and driven them underground. Sex workers technically operate legally in France, but the country in 2016 moved against their clients by outlawing the purchase of Rights Court agrees to hear French prostitution law appeal

Claire Coutinho: Newest Indian-origin minister in Rishi Sunak Cabinet

LONDON (TIP): Claire Coutinho, a close aide of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, got a big promotion as his new Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary in a mini reshuffle on August 31. Coutinho, 38, becomes the second Goan-origin minister after Home Secretary Suella Braverman in the Sunak Cabinet and has a tough brief ahead Claire Coutinho: Newest Indian-origin minister in Rishi Sunak Cabinet

At least 48 people killed in crackdown on anti-UN protest in eastern DR Congo

DR Congo (TIP): At least 48 people have been killed in a crackdown on an anti-UN protest in eastern DR Congo, according to local sources and official documentation seen by AFP on August 31.On August 30, Congolese soldiers cracked down on a religious sect planning a demonstration against United Nations peacekeepers in the city of At least 48 people killed in crackdown on anti-UN protest in eastern DR Congo

Niger military regime orders expulsion of French envoy

NIAMEY (TIP): Niger’s new military rulers have withdrawn the French ambassador’s diplomatic immunity and ordered police to expel him, according to a letter seen on August 31 by AFP. The envoy “no longer enjoys the privileges and immunities attached to his status as a member of the diplomatic personnel in the French embassy,” according to Niger military regime orders expulsion of French envoy

US-India Chamber of Commerce, Dallas/Fort Worth organized a Wellness & Workplace Conference

DALLAS (TIP): On Thursday, August 24, we heard from an all-star lineup of DFW’s healthcare industry leaders at our second annual Wellness and Workplace Conference. State Senator Nathan Johnson reported on healthcare legislation that passed in the last legislative session. Keynote speaker Dr. Fred Cerise, President and Chief Executive Officer of Parkland Health, shared about US-India Chamber of Commerce, Dallas/Fort Worth organized a Wellness & Workplace Conference

California Assembly passes anti-caste discrimination bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP) An anti-caste discrimination bill has been passed by the California State Assembly that seeks to combat caste discrimination and strengthen protections for marginalized communities across the state. The bill was passed by the Assembly on Monday, August 28. It now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom for his signature to make it into California Assembly passes anti-caste discrimination bill

US Congress asked to update ‘woefully outdated’ immigration system

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Biden administration has asked the Congress to update the woefully outdated immigration system, the White House said Monday, August 28. “As we have said many times before, this is an outdated immigration system. We’ve asked the Congress to update our woefully outdated immigration system. We’ve been very clear on that, including, US Congress asked to update ‘woefully outdated’ immigration system

The message of Interfaith Actions comes loud and clear from the Parliament of World Religions

CHICAGO, IL (TIP): The message resonates with clarity and conviction: We must join hands, unite, and safeguard the religious rights of all faiths. The Parliament of World Religions (PoWR) has traversed a remarkable journey since 1893. The 1893 Parliament of the World’s Religions brought together 400 men and women, representing 41 diverse religious traditions. It The message of Interfaith Actions comes loud and clear from the Parliament of World Religions

IDPUSA 12th India Day Parade in Hicksville witnessed enthusiastic participation of  the community

Mallika Sherawat and Khuda Baksh were the main attractions HICKSVILLE,  NY (TIP): The 12th IDP USA India Day Parade on August 27,  with a record number of floats and booths, clearly indicated the efforts of the organizers and the participation of the community. As before, the Grand Marshals and sponsors extended greetings on the occasion IDPUSA 12th India Day Parade in Hicksville witnessed enthusiastic participation of  the community

Indian-American arrested in New Jersey in USD 13 million tech fraud

Manoj Yadav has been arrested in New Jersey on charge of being part of a technical support scam that targeted more than 7,000 victims defrauding them of more than USD 13 million. (Photo for representation only)

The count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison NEWYARK, NJ (TIP): An Indian American has been arrested in New Jersey on charge of being part of a technical support scam that targeted more than 7,000 victims defrauding them of more than USD 13 million, a US Indian-American arrested in New Jersey in USD 13 million tech fraud

Acclaimed Filmmaker Neha Lohia, Author Kelly Tallaksen, and Neurologist Specialist Dr. Candice J. Perkins Unite for ‘The Voice of Spirit’ – An Extraordinary Cinematic Voyage into Inner Dimensions

NEWARK (TIP): In an unprecedented collaboration and an extraordinary convergence of talent, acclaimed filmmaker Neha Lohia, renowned author Kelly Tallaksen, and esteemed vascular neurology specialist Dr. Candice J. Perkins have united to create an animated film titled “The Voice of Spirit.” This visionary project is poised to revolutionize the cinematic landscape by exploring terrain within Acclaimed Filmmaker Neha Lohia, Author Kelly Tallaksen, and Neurologist Specialist Dr. Candice J. Perkins Unite for ‘The Voice of Spirit’ – An Extraordinary Cinematic Voyage into Inner Dimensions

Global AI development needs robust guard rails

Amid fears of unregulated growth of cutting-edge technology, there are concerns that innovation could be the end of civilization  “IT WAS THE LAUNCH OF CHATGPT BY OPEN AI WITH THE SUPPORT OF MICROSOFT EARLIER THIS YEAR THAT MADE THE WORLD RECOGNIZE THE POTENTIAL OF AI. IT HERALDED THE AVAILABILITY OF GENERATIVE AI FOR USE BY Global AI development needs robust guard rails

U.S. to send $250 million in weapons to Ukraine

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Biden administration announced on August 29 that it will send an additional $250 million in weapons and ammunition to Ukraine as part of its ongoing support of Kyiv’s counteroffensive. The weapons will be drawn from existing U.S. stockpiles and will include mine-clearing equipment, artillery and rocket rounds, ambulances and medical gear, U.S. to send $250 million in weapons to Ukraine

Ahead of G20 Summit, U.N. chief Guterres  calls for reform of global financial institutions, climate action

UNITED NATIONS (TIP): As U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrives in India next week for the G20 Summit, the message he will take to the grouping of the world’s biggest economies will be a strong call for reform of global financial institutions and action to combat climate change. Mr. Guterres has a busy travel schedule lined Ahead of G20 Summit, U.N. chief Guterres  calls for reform of global financial institutions, climate action