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3 Candidates Have Not Yet Signed GOP Loyalty Pledge One Week Ahead of First Primary Debate

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP) The first Republican presidential primary debate will be held next Wednesday, August 23. One criterion to appear on the debate stage is a pledge to support whoever emerges as the Republican nominee. Those who otherwise qualify but have not signed the pledge are Donald Trump, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and … 3 Candidates Have Not Yet Signed GOP Loyalty Pledge One Week Ahead of First Primary Debate

IRS encourages truckers to e-file by August 31 tax payment deadline

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged all those who have registered, or are required to register, large trucks and buses with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more to e-file Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return, by the Aug. 31, 2023, payment deadline for vehicles first used in … IRS encourages truckers to e-file by August 31 tax payment deadline

Hawaii wildfire victims qualify for tax relief; Oct. 16 deadline, other dates postponed to Feb. 15: IRS

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WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service today announced expansive tax relief for Hawaii wildfire victims in Maui and Hawaii counties. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 15, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency … Hawaii wildfire victims qualify for tax relief; Oct. 16 deadline, other dates postponed to Feb. 15: IRS

Indian-origin college student Rejani Raveendran joins US Senate race in Wisconsin

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WISCONSIN (TIP): Rejani Raveendran, a 40-year-old India-born college student has launched a long-shot bid for US Senate from Wisconsin, becoming the first Republican to challenge Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin. Raveendran, chair of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College Republicans, officially launched her run against 61-year-old Baldwin in Portage County on Tuesday with just under a … Indian-origin college student Rejani Raveendran joins US Senate race in Wisconsin

Indian American lawyer Varoon Modak named as ballot access counsel by Biden-Harris campaign

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden has named prominent Indian American lawyer Varoon Modak as the senior counsel for ballot access for the Biden-Harris 2024 re-election campaign. Varoon, a California native, currently works as a counsel at Elias Law Group where he advises federal and non-federal candidates, party committees, and PACs on ballot access … Indian American lawyer Varoon Modak named as ballot access counsel by Biden-Harris campaign

Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna wins Democracy Award for best Workplace Environment

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WASHINGTON,D.C. (TIP) : Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna has been honored with a Democracy Award by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) for outstanding achievement for the category of “Life in Congress”-Workplace Environment. The “Life in Congress” Workplace Environment category highlights offices that have established both formal policies and informal cultures that enhance the work-life fit … Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna wins Democracy Award for best Workplace Environment

Another Year of Freedom:  Exploring the Flip Side and the Flop Side

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The period between August 15, 2022, and August 15, 2023, has been characterized by a complex interplay of achievements and challenges for India. The flip side reflects the nation’s resilience, progress, and global influence in various spheres, including the economy, technology, renewable energy, and diplomacy. Despite the ongoing global challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, … Another Year of Freedom:  Exploring the Flip Side and the Flop Side

CAG audit findings

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Need to probe irregularities in health scheme A performance audit of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has detected glaring irregularities and deficiencies in the implementation of the Union Government’s flagship scheme, which was launched in 2018 with the aim of reducing the out-of-pocket … CAG audit findings

The anatomy of bulldozer justice

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The state can’t let its animus against the minority community lead it to commit illegalities “The Division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has been scathing in its observations of the bulldozer’s use in Nuh. It noted that all the assets destroyed belonged to just one community and asked if the intention of … The anatomy of bulldozer justice

Indian-Americans test the waters in run-up to US primaries

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In a nutshell, relatively richer Indian-Americans, as their number becomes bigger, may reflect the current US political landscape, which is more or less evenly divided between the Democrats and the Republicans.  “Given the peculiarities of migration, the trend of Indian-Americans being represented in both parties will further solidify as more and more get citizenship. The … Indian-Americans test the waters in run-up to US primaries

India Is on the Brink

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Under Mr. Modi’s government, the state monopoly on violence is being surrendered to extremists and vigilantes. Those targeted by the kind of mob violence that we are seeing in India may conclude that equal rights are no longer guaranteed, that political differences can no longer be peacefully reconciled or fairly mediated and that violence is … India Is on the Brink

Indo-Canadian real-estate kingpin Daljit Thind honored with Order of British Columbia

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VANCOUVER (TIP): An Indo-Canadian real-estate mogul is among the 14 people who have been named to the Order of British Columbia, the province’s highest form of recognition and an official part of the Canadian Honors System. Daljit Thind of Thind Properties is one of Vancouver’s premier real-estate developers and collaborates with the cities and non-profit … Indo-Canadian real-estate kingpin Daljit Thind honored with Order of British Columbia

Indian American Executive Neeraj Khemlani quits as CBS News President

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NEW YORK (TIP): CBS News President and co-head Neeraj Khemlani, who has led the Tiffany Network’s news division and local TV stations for a little more than two years, is stepping down to take up a new role. The Indian American executive had been in charge of flagship programs such as “60 Minutes,” “CBS Sunday … Indian American Executive Neeraj Khemlani quits as CBS News President

Indian American Arushi Garg won $50,000 Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge

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HOUSTON, TX (TIP): Breaking many stereotypes about women and their hobbies, an Indian American woman just won a mega prize on reality TV that involved giving plush makeovers to cars. Arushi Garg, a 38-year-old social media creator and mom from Houston just won season 1 of Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge that aired on NBC. Apart … Indian American Arushi Garg won $50,000 Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge

Indian American Diversity Expert Kalpana Kotagal sworn in as EEOC Commissioner

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Kalpana Kotagal, an Indian American diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility expert, has been sworn in as Commissioner of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Nominated by President Joe Biden on April 1, 2022, she was confirmed on July 14, 2023, to serve as Commissioner, for a term expiring July 1, 2027. … Indian American Diversity Expert Kalpana Kotagal sworn in as EEOC Commissioner

Ten Indian American women on Forbes 50 Over 50 list

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NEW YORK (TIP): From Republican Party presidential aspirant Nikki Haley to leading woman owned investment firm founder Geeta Aiyer, 10 Indian American women have made it to 2023 Forbes 50 Over 50 list of entrepreneurs, investors, inventors and artists. “All of them—200 in total, spread across four categories—are changing the world,” says Forbes of the … Ten Indian American women on Forbes 50 Over 50 list

Weekly Horoscope- August 14 to August 20, 2023

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Aries Ganesha says, this week, you’ll be going with hard graft plans for an unfinished task. You will be enabled to profit from an excellent opportunity. The free time frames this week will be a lifesaver for you. This week, you’ll be extremely emotional. Avoiding reaching any judgments about your love life this week since … Weekly Horoscope- August 14 to August 20, 2023

Birthday Horoscope- August 14 to August 20, 2023

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August 14 Ganesha says although you have a pleasant disposition and are highly diplomatic, you need to curb your tendency to occasionally act spendthrift, fickle-minded, and restless. You may face unexpected issues at work that are to be expected. You must approach these issues with more poise and tact. Traveling during this time will not … Birthday Horoscope- August 14 to August 20, 2023

Predictions for the year 2024 for INDIA

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By Chirag Bejan Daruwalla Chirag Bejan Daruwalla predicts that under Modi’s leadership, India will get a chance to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. The horoscope of independent India is of 15 August 1947 at midnight. The Ascendant in this is Taurus and the Rashi is Cancer. The birth Nakshatra is … Predictions for the year 2024 for INDIA

Sikh History This Week

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India in History this Week

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Personalities who made India Proud

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Major controversies between August 15, 2022 and August 15, 2023

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Adani Hindenburg row On January 24, while the rest of India was busy preparing for Republic Day (January 26), a report by US-based short-seller firm Hindenburg Research shocked the nation. In the report, Hindenburg alleged that a man who was at that time the world’s third-richest, Gautam Adani, was pulling the largest con in corporate … Major controversies between August 15, 2022 and August 15, 2023

Nine years of PM Modi government- hits and misses

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The NDA government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed nine years on May 30. The past nine years have witnessed several landmark events, including demonetisation of high-value currency notes (2016), the introduction of Goods and Services Tax (2017), the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic, a call for making India self-reliant (Aatmanirbhar) amid aggression on borders, … Nine years of PM Modi government- hits and misses

India after Independence: Achievements and progress

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From being an education hub of the world in ancient times to becoming the IT hub of the world today, the Indian landscape has come a long way. Taking 15th August 1947 as our frame of reference, we find that there are several fields like science and technology, economy, and human development where India has … India after Independence: Achievements and progress

Indian economy since 1947, a look at key milestones

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Over the last seven decades, the Indian economy has seen several ups and downs. The country has gone from having a GDP of just Rs 2.7 lakh crore at the time of Independence to Rs 272.41 lakh crore. Once branded a “third world country”, India is now among the biggest economies of the world. India’s … Indian economy since 1947, a look at key milestones

Progress of Indian education sector after Independence

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Over the course of 7 decades after Independence, the education system of India has evolved gradually yet phenomenally. From a literacy rate of 18% in 1951, we have moved up to 77.7%. Currently, the education system in India is the strongest and largest in the world hosting more than 315 million students. In the following … Progress of Indian education sector after Independence

Healthcare in India has made great progress, but challenges remain

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In the last 76 years, India has emerged with new dynamics and has made significant progress in various spheres like the economy, healthcare, education, space, and technology among others. After freeing itself from the clutches of the British rulers, over the next decades India had taken some crucial steps to improve healthcare accessibility and availability. … Healthcare in India has made great progress, but challenges remain

India on path of ‘aatmanirbharta’ in defense

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India has been making progress with its self-reliance project or the Atmanirbhar Bharat (AB) initiative that was launched in May 2020. This flagship undertaking has shown signs of incremental progress in the defense sector. Independent of AB, examples of successful defence indigenisation under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have largely been confined to … India on path of ‘aatmanirbharta’ in defense

Infrastructural developments in India

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The India of today is different from India at the time of freedom. In the 76 years of independence, Indian Infrastructure has improved drastically. The overall length of the Indian road network has grown from 0.399 million km in 1951 to 4.70 million km as of 2015, which makes it the third largest roadway network … Infrastructural developments in India