Is there no mechanism to abrogate Article 370 even when the people of Jammu and Kashmir want it, the Supreme Court asked on Thursday, Aug 3, and wondered if the now repealed provision can’t be touched will it not amount to creating a “new category” beyond the basic structure of the Constitution. Hearing for the … Is there no mechanism to abrogate Article 370, asks Supreme Court
PM Narendra Modi will be heading for the BRICS summit after host and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa invited him for the meet in a phone call on Thursday, Aug 3. During a phone call with Modi on Thursday evening, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa invited the prime minister to the Brics Summit and briefed … Modi to travel for Brics Summit in Johannesburg
India will participate in a conclave in Saudi Arabia involving major countries from the West and the Global South to consider talks to bring about peace in Ukraine. Russia, which has been excluded, has denounced the talks while Ukraine said the meeting in the resort city of Jeddah could be a stepping stone to a … India to participate in Jeddah summit on Ukraine peace plan
HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): On the occasion of India’s Independence Day, various events have been organized by people of Indian origin living abroad, and one of the main events is India Day Parade of Long Island in Hicksville. This year the 12th India Day Parade dedicated to India’s Independence Day is being organized on August 27. … All set to celebrate 77th Indian Independence Day in Hicksville
More Than 280 Events Held Across All Five Boroughs in Last Fiscal Year Alone, Breaking Agency Records Launches New Outreach Effort to Promote NYC Business Solutions Centers to Local Businesses NEW YORK (TIP): Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim today announced that SBS’s outreach team has connected with more than 10,000 … SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES OUTREACH CAMPAIGN ENGAGES 10,000+ NEW YORKERS
NEW YORK (TIP): ‘Concerned Citizens on Manipur,’ an activist group, is organizing a prayer vigil in front of the United Nations building in Manhattan on Saturday, August 5th, at 11 am in solidarity with the victims of violence in the northeastern State of Manipur in India and to pray for restoration of peace. The tiny … Indian Christians to hold a prayer vigil in front of the U.N. for the victims of violence in Manipur, India on Saturday August 5 Noon
Promo Showcasing Global Celebration and Embracing Indian-Origin Content Sparks Anticipation for the Highly-Awaited Show NEW YORK (TIP): Get ready for the much-awaited return of “Made in Heaven Season 2” on Amazon Prime Video, premiering on August 10, 2023. To announce this momentous release date and ignite excitement worldwide, an exuberant promo was crafted in three … Director Neha Lohia Co-Creates Viral “Made in Heaven Season 2″ Baraat Promo, with a Stunning New York Segment”
PLANO, TX (TIP): On Saturday, July 29th, 2023, Global humanitarian and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation (AOLF), interacted with local communities in and around the City of Plano. The event titled “Journey Within” was held at the Plano Event Center, Plano TX, as part of Gurudev’s 25 … Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar interacts with an audience of 2000+ DFW residents – with focus on mental health and techniques to reduce stress
DALLAS (TIP): American Bank of Dallas continues to expand with the opening of a new branch in Frisco on Monday, August 7. This becomes the bank’s third location, joining the main office on West Northwest Highway in Dallas and its branch in Irving’s Valley Ranch Neighborhood. “Since being acquired by Bright Force Holding in 2019, … AMERICAN BANK OPENING NEW LOCATION IN FRICSO
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP)- Under the proposed changes, applicants would be asked to verbally describe three color photographs showing “ordinary usage scenery, such as daily activities, the weather or food,” according to a notice in the Federal Register by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The current test asks applicants questions based on what they put … U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST: PROPOSED CHANGES TO ASSESS ENGLISH-LANGUAGE SKILLS WORRY SOME WHO HAVE PASSED CURRENT EXAM
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
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 are ticking up. But even if illnesses keep rising, it appears unlikely that they will hit previous summer peaks. WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Yet another summer COVID-19 wave may have started in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “After roughly six, seven months of steady declines, things are … The CDC sees signs of a late summer COVID wave
Republicans could well end up with a nominee who might have been convicted more than once The current Republican approach to the Trump issue seems to be to ignore his crimes and misdemeanors and argue that the responsibility for this outcome rests with the Democrats. “There is a kind of an auto-immune disease that has … The road to 2024 is uphill for Trump
The UN’s vision for the future involves giving corporate executives crucial say in decisions. That is too dangerous to be allowed. The secretary-general’s approach, called multistakeholder governance, would increase corporate influence over global governance, deepening the damaging consequences of prioritizing ‘return on investment’ above social and ecological needs. In a multistakeholder world, corporate executives and … A corporate takeover of the UN must be stopped
“Despite widespread destruction and human loss of lives, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kept a vow of silence until now while making several important state visits to various capitals around the world, including the United States. His primary constitutional duty is to protect the lives and property of every citizen of India, regardless of … Hello!… Manipur is still burning! Is there anyone in charge?
The communal violence that erupted during the Brijmandal Jalabhishek Yatra organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad in Haryana’s Nuh district on Monday could have been avoided, had the district administration promptly taken pre-emptive measures, such as close monitoring of the movements of the Hindu processionists and the Muslim mob that allegedly attacked them. According to … Nuh trigger : Police inaction led to communal violence
After the Supreme Court’s remarks on the Manipur crisis, the Bharatiya Janata Party must replace the Chief Minister The Supreme Court has pulled up the Manipur government for its “lethargic” investigations into the ethnic violence in the sensitive border State that began on May 3 and which has still not been doused. Pointing out that … Supreme indictment: on Manipur crisis and the Supreme Court of India’s censure
In a shocking instance of a hate crime, a Railway Protection Force constable shot dead his senior and three passengers on board the Jaipur-Mumbai Central Express near Palghar station in Maharashtra. In a video clip, the remorseless accused is seen standing beside a blood-soaked body and heard saying: ‘Pakistan se operate hue hain… inke aaqa … Hate crime on train and Nuh’s riots expose majoritarian violence
SINGAPORE (TIP): Sikhs in Singapore have distinguished themselves in their chosen professions and made significant contributions in diverse fields while retaining their culture, faith and unique identity, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said. He was addressing the 75th anniversary celebration dinner of the Sikh Advisory Board (SAB) on Sunday, July 30, 2023. “You have all distinguished … Sikhs in Singapore hailed for their contribution in diverse fields while retaining their culture
SINGAPORE (TIP): Three Indian-origin Singaporeans were among nine nominated parliamentarians who took oath on Wednesday, August 2. Also sworn in on Wednesday, August 2, was Seah Kian Peng as the new Speaker of Parliament. He replaced Tan Chuan-Jin who resigned over an extramarital affair with fellow People’s Action Party parliamentarian Cheng Li Hui, who has … Three Indian-origin Singapore based among nine sworn in as nominated members in Parliament
AMRITSAR (TIP)- Punjabi-origin MP Tanmanjit Singh Dhesi was stopped by immigration authorities at Amritsar airport for two hours on Thursday. August 3 morning. He had reached Amritsar by an Air India flight number AI-118 from Birmingham at 9 am. According to information, Dhesi did not have an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card. The immigration … Punjabi-origin UK MP Tanmanjit Dhesi stopped by immigration officers at Amritsar airport for 2 hours
MELBOURNE (TIP): A 22-year-old Indian student working as an Uber Eats driver in Australia was killed after his bike collided with an SUV in Sydney, a media report said. Akshay Deepak Doultani, a Mumbai native pursuing a master’s degree in Australia, died in a crash last week in New South Wales while working as a … Indian student killed in road accident in Australia
DUBAI (TIP): A 47-year-old Indian expat in the UAE has won a whopping 20-million-dirham grand prize from a leading weekly draw in the country, taking the tally of Indians who have attained millionaire status through the draw to 20. The Mumbai native has been residing in Dubai for 25 years with his wife and three … Indian expat wins Rs 45 crore grand prize in weekly UAE draw
LUDHIANA (TIP)- An agrarian Dhaliwal family of Balala village in Samrala subdivision has left everything to the Almighty after hearing about the 22-year-long sentence to their son Tarikjot Singh on August 1, 2023 “How can we expect justice from the judicial system of a country situated thousands of miles from our home,” sighed a close … Australian court sentences Samrala youth to 22-yr jail for burying ex-girlfriend alive
LONDON (TIP): Indian-British model Neelam Gill has put romance rumors with Leonardo DiCaprio to rest, People magazine reported. The model and DiCaprio were photographed boating together in Sardinia on Friday, July 28, fueling the rumors that the two were dating. Gill took to Instagram and made an announcement via a post. She wrote, “Just to … Punjabi-origin Indian British model Neelam Gill in a relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio’s “good friend”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Dr Geeta Rao Gupta, US Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues is visiting India from August 1-8 to participate in the G-20 conference and meet her Indian counterparts with an aim to highlight and advance the Biden administration’s gender equality policy priorities in the region and around the world. According to the State … Indian-origin US diplomat Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta championing global women’s rights in India on week-long visit
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Shohini Sinha, an Indian American, known for her work on counter-terrorism investigations, has been named the special agent in charge of the FBI’s field office in Salt Lake City in the US state of Utah. Sinha, who most recently served as executive special assistant to the Director at FBI Headquarters in Washington … Indian American Shohini Sinha named head of FBI field office in Salt Lake City
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The United States Senate confirmed Nisha Desai Biswal to serve as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the US International Development Finance Corporation. The DFC addresses the most critical challenges facing the developing world by providing loans, loan guarantees, direct equity investments, and political risk insurance for private-sector-led development projects, feasibility studies, and technical assistance. … Indian American Nisha Desai Biswal confirmed as deputy CEO of DFC
ALABAMA (TIP): A 78-year-old Indian American from Alabama has sued a defense contractor alleging that he was fired for speaking Hindi. The civil rights lawsuit by Anil Varshney, filed in the Northern District of Alabama, names Parsons Corporation and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin, who oversees the United States Missile Defense Agency, as defendants. … Indian American engineer from Alabama sues defense contractor for Hindi language discrimination
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Former President Donald Trump appeared in a federal courtroom Thursday, August 3, for his arraignment on four felony charges accusing him of trying to overturn the 2020 election results, pleading not guilty in the latest case brought by special counsel Jack Smith, CBS News reports. Trump appeared before a magistrate judge in … Trump pleads not guilty at arraignment on federal charges in 2020 election probe