In this session, investigations were opened against five MPs – two from Lok Sabha and three from Rajya Sabha NEW DELHI (TIP): The Opposition held a protest in Parliament accusing the government of weaponizing parliamentary privilege. In this session, investigations were opened against five MPs — two from the Lok Sabha and three from the … BJP weaponizing parliamentary privilege: Opposition
WASHINGTON , D.C. (TIP): President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to block and regulate high-tech US-based investments going toward China — a move the administration said was targeted but it also reflected an intensifying competition between the world’s two biggest powers. Blocking our development: Beijing China said Washington had been trying to block … US curbs on investment in Chinese tech sector
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Led by Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar, a group of US lawmakers have introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to declare India’s Independence Day as a National Day of Celebration of the World’s Two Largest Democracies. The resolution expresses the belief that the strong partnership between the United States and India, … House Resolution to declare August 15 as National Day of Celebration of world’s two largest democracies introduced
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US has raised the issue of human rights with India in the past regularly and will do so in the future, a senior US official has said ahead of President Joe Biden’s visit to New Delhi next month to attend the G20 Summit. “We regularly raise human rights concerns with countries … US raised human rights concerns with India in past and will do so in future: Official
WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service, on Augus t3, issued proposed regulations identifying certain monetized installment sale transactions and substantially similar transactions as listed transactions – abusive tax transactions that must be reported to the IRS. Material advisors and certain participants in these listed transactions are required to … Treasury and IRS issue proposed regulations identifying certain monetized installment sales as listed transactions
David Weiss, the U.S. attorney in Delaware, has been appointed special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe. WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on August 11 he is appointing a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the President’s son ahead of the 2024 election, an AP report says. … Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe
Council also votes on legislation to protect New Yorkers against lead exposure, create Office of the Homeowner Advocate, support striking actors and writers’ fight for fair contracts, reduce barriers to building environmentally friendly homes, develop a map of bicycle infrastructure, and call for state law to eliminate legacy admissions preferences at colleges in New York … Council Votes to Establish Permanent Outdoor Dining Program in New York City, Building on Previous Sidewalk Café Law and Emergency Pandemic-Era Program
Meets with Nobel Laureate and prominent advocate for human rights Ms. Rigoberta Menchú, Guatemala government officials and Educationists GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): Prof. Achyuta Samanta, an esteemed Member of Parliament from Odisha, visited Guatemala from 7-9 August 2023. Prof. Achyuta Samanta’s visit commenced with a significant meeting with Ms. Rigoberta Menchú, a distinguished Nobel Laureate and … Member of Indian Parliament Prof Achyuta Samanta Visits Guatemala
As we celebrate the 77th Independence Day of India, it is an honor to reflect on the enduring relationship between India and the Central American countries, especially Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. Our nations share a bond that transcends geographical boundaries, rooted in shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to progress. India’s journey to … MESSAGE
Diljit Dosanjh-starrer ‘Punjab 95’ has been under the radar ever since it was announced. Helmed by Honey Trehan, the film is based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. Khalra fought against alleged fake encounters of Sikh youths by Punjab Police during militancy. In July 2023, the makers announced the film’s premiere … Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Punjab 95’ removed from Toronto Film Festival line-up?
Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel’s Gadar 2′ has taken the box office by storm with its collection. The film directed by Anil Sharma witnessed a grand opening and it looked like it would surpass the lifetime haul of the first ‘Gadar’ within its first weekend. Sunny Deol who made his stupendous debut in the film … ‘Gadar 2’ box office collection: Sunny’s ‘dhai kilo ka haath’ breaks records
‘Pathaan’ has brought waves of happiness among Shah Rukh Khan’s fans once again. The film, on Friday, bagged People’s Choice Award at the 14th edition of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). Helmed by Siddharth Anand, ‘Pathaan’ starred Shah Rukh Khan alongside Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. The film is the highest-grossing film worldwide in … Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Pathaan’ wins top honour at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
Despite saying she loves keeping her daughters entertained, Hollywood star Drew Barrymore draws the line at her girls’ iPads and keeps them locked away in a safe to stop them getting hooked on to the screens. The ET actress, 48, has daughters Olive, 10, and nine-year-old Frankie with her ex-husband Will Kopelman, and has admitted … Drew Barrymore keeps daughters’ iPads locked in her safe
Leonardo DiCaprio was spotted holidaying with pal Tobey Maguire on a yacht in Formentera, Spain. Accompanying them was Love Island star Arabella Chi, as reported by The Sun. The 32 year-old was spotted in a leopard-printed thong bikini as pictures of her with Leonardo went viral on X. As per a report by The Sun, … Leonardo DiCaprio spotted cruising with Love Island star Arabella Chi in Spain
Supermodel Bella Hadid took a break from her career in order to undergo treatment for Lyme disease, which she was first diagnosed with in 2012, but she revealed to fans on Wednesday, August 9 night she was back on set for a new job. On TikTok, Bella shared a video in which she lip synced … Bella Hadid posts about her 1st day back at work after recovering from ailment
New Delhi (TIP)- NCERT has constituted a committee including author and Infosys Foundation chair Sudha Murthy, singer Shankar Mahadevan, and economist and member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council Sanjeev Sanyal, to finalise the curriculum, textbooks and learning material for classes 3 to 12. The 19-member National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC) … NCERT forms new panel for content in school textbooks
New Delhi (TIP)- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, Aug 11. He said that while the Parliament was discussing Manipur, the prime minister was laughing and cracking jokes. The Congress leader said that the Indian Army can end the Manipur violence in two days but the … Rahul attacks Modi: Cracking jokes while Manipur burning doesn’t suit PM
AAP MP Raghav Chadha who was accused of not taking the consent of five Rajya Sabha MPs before including their name to a select committee has been suspended from the Upper House of Parliament on Friday, Aug 11, — until the committee of privileges investigating the case against him submits its report. The motion of … AAP’s Raghav Chadha suspended from Rajya Sabha for ‘violation of rules’
Chandigarh (TIP)- The Haryana government on Friday, Aug 11, told the Punjab and Haryana high court that question of “ethnic cleansing” in the demolition exercise carried out in Nuh and Gurugram does not arise and that the demolition was undertaken as per the law. As the hearing began before the bench of justice Arun Palli … Nuh action not ‘ethnic cleansing’: Hry tells HC
New Delhi (TIP)- The Supreme Court on Friday, Aug 11, remarked that calls made for economic boycott of Muslims after the communal violence in Haryana’s Nuh district were “unacceptable”, Bar and Bench reported. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti suggested formation of a committee headed by the Haryana director general of police … Nuh violence: Calls for economic boycott of Muslims unacceptable, says SC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, Aug 12, said the highest impact of corruption is borne by the poor and the marginalised and asserted it (corruption) affects resource utilisation, distorts markets, impacts service delivery and ultimately diminishes people’s quality of life. Addressing the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meet at Kolkata via video-conferencing, the PM cautioned against … India has zero-tolerance policy against corruption: PM Modi at G-20 meeting
UK Security Minister Tom Tugendhat, on a visit to India, met National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Khalistani issues and announced a £95,000 investment to enhance London’s understanding of the threat posed by pro-Khalistan extremism. It will complement the joint work already underway between the UK and India through the Joint Extremism Task Force. India, … UK marks fund on Khalistani terror as India seeks action against separatists
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): In the run-up to the 18th summit of the G20 nations, US-based Indiaspora will host a G20 Forum in New Delhi from August 22 to 24. The gathering, scheduled to take place at the Taj Mahal Hotel, will bring together influential voices from around the world to discuss critical issues spanning foreign … US based Indiaspora to host G20 Forum in New Delhi from August 22 to 24
US lawmakers will participate in Red Fort address of PM Modi on India’s Independence Day They will meet with business, tech, government and Bollywood leaders WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A bipartisan group of US lawmakers will travel to India to take part in the Red Fort address of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the country’s Independence … Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna to co-lead bipartisan delegation to India
SACRAMENTO (TIP): Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja has been named Tesla’s new Chief Financial Officer as the previous finance chief Zachary Kirkhorn announced his decision to step down, the automaker said in a company filing on Monday, August 7. Taneja, 45, was appointed Tesla CFO in addition to his current role as Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) of … Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja named Tesla CFO
SINGAPORE (TIP): Singapore’s Indian-origin former senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Monday, August 7, 2023, filed his application for a certificate of eligibility to run in next month’s presidential election. Shanmugaratnam, 66, formally launched his presidential campaign last month with a pledge to evolve the country’s culture to keep it a “shining spot” in the world. … Indian-origin former Singapore minister submits application to qualify for presidential election
NEW York (TIP): New York State trooper Charanjot Tiwana sought permission to grow a beard for his wedding in March last year. However, his request was denied on the grounds that keeping a beard would pose a safety risk if required to wear a gas mask. The Indian Embassy in Washington has taken up the … Indian envoy raises Sikh trooper’s beard issue with US authorities
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American researcher Bhumi Purohit has received the American Political Science Association’s (APSA) 2023 William Anderson Award for the best dissertation in the general field of federalism or intergovernmental relations, state, and local politics. Purohit is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs with a joint … Indian American Researcher Bhumi Purohit wins American Political Science Association’s top award