Apart from being a phenomenal actor, Alia Bhatt is also a great singer and she showed her singing skills at the launch of her upcoming film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’s third song ‘Ve Kamleya’ on Tuesday, July 18. She also impressed the audience as she rapped at the event with the help of … Alia Bhatt turns rapper at Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani song launch
Actor Bhumi Pednekar turned 34 on July 18 and she celebrated the day with lots of flowers and multiple cakes thanks to her loved ones. On Tuesday, July 18, night, the actor took to Instagram to share a series of inside pictures and videos from her lavish birthday celebration. She was joined by sister Samiksha … Bhumi Pednekar gets a room full of red roses for her birthday
New Delhi (TIP)- The Supreme Court on Friday, July 21, issued notice to complainant Purnesh Modi and the State of Gujarat in a petition filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seeking a stay of his conviction in a criminal defamation case. A Bench led by Justice BR Gavai listed the case for hearing on August … No interim suspension of Rahul Gandhi’s conviction, Supreme Court lists case for August 4
Mumbai (TIP)- The search and rescue operation at Irshalwadi hamlet in Maharashtra’s Raigad district, where a massive landslide claimed the lives of at least 22 people, resumed for the third day on Saturday as 86 villagers are yet to be traced, officials said. The landslide at the tribal village, situated on a hill slope under … Search operation at Maharashtra landslide site resumes; 86 people yet to be traced
Panaji (TIP)- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, July 22, said India is making great efforts in green growth and energy transition, and asserted that the country is moving ahead strongly on its climate commitments. Addressing the G20 Energy Ministers’ Meeting via video link, PM Modi underlined that even though every nation has a different … India making great efforts in green growth and energy transition: PM Modi
New Delhi (TIP)- The Varanasi district court on Friday, July 21, ordered an extensive survey of the Gyanvapi Masjid by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to ascertain whether the mosque was built over a pre-existing Hindu temple, holding that the scientific investigation is “necessary” for the “true facts” to come out. Allowing an application … Varanasi court allows survey of Gyanvapi mosque
The Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government in Chhattisgarh on Saturday, July 22, survived a no-trust motion moved by the BJP on the last day of the Monsoon Session of the state assembly. The no-confidence motion was defeated by voice vote in the state assembly shortly after 1 am after a 13-hour debate. While the Congress has … Congress government in Chhattisgarh survives no-trust motion moved by BJP
A young man was arrested here on Friday as he walked into the police station with the severed head of his sister, allegedly killed by him over her relationship, police said. The incident took place at Mithwara village in Fatehpur area following an argument between Riyaz (22) and his sister Aashifa (18). Riyaz allegedly severed … UP man beheads sister, carries severed head to police station
A low intake of officers during Covid pandemic has led to a shortage of 11,266 Majors and Captains and officers of the equivalent and other ranks in the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy. The Army has a shortage of 2,094 Major-level officers and 4,734 at the Captain level. The IAF is short of 881 … Shortage of 11,266 Major, Captain-rank officers in IAF and Navy
Expressing displeasure over the personal appearance of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik, the Supreme Court on Friday, July 21, questioned why he was brought to court when no such order was passed. The Central government also expressed concern over the physical appearance of Yasin Malik, in the apex court. Solicitor General … Govt raises concern over Yasin Malik’s appearance In SC
KYIV (TIP): Russia followed its withdrawal from a grain export deal by expanding its attacks from port infrastructure to farm storage buildings in Ukraine’s Odesa region on July 21, while also practising a Black Sea blockade. Other Russian missiles damaged what officials described only as an ‘important infrastructure facility’ southwest of the port city of … Russia targets Ukraine’s farm storage sites after days of hitting Black Sea port facilities
GENEVA (TIP): Swiss authorities have temporarily shut the airspace over a small part of southwestern Switzerland because recreational gliders have endangered the work of emergency teams battling a persistent forest fire in the area. The Federal Office of Civil Aviation said on July 21 that the restriction in an airspace of up to 8,000 feet … Swiss order hang gliders to stay away, closing air space as firefighters battle forest inferno
SEOUL (TIP): One person was killed and three more wounded when a man went on a “stabbing rampage” near a subway station in the South Korean capital Seoul on July 21, police told AFP. The attack took place near the Sillim subway station in southwest Seoul, police said, adding that the suspect had been detained … One dead, three injured in Seoul stabbing rampage
BAGHDAD (TIP): Muslim-majority nations expressed outrage July 21 at the desecration of a copy of the Quran in Sweden. Some prepared for street demonstrations following midday prayers to show their anger. In Iran, Iraq and Lebanon, protesters planned demonstrations after Swedish police permitted a protest Thursday in which an Iraqi Christian living in Stockholm kicked … Muslim-majority nations express outrage and plan street protests over Quran desecration in Sweden
PARIS (TIP): A man dubbed the “Geneva patient” is the latest person with HIV to be declared in long-term remission — however he did not receive a transplant with a virus-blocking gene mutation like previous cases, researchers said on July 20. But they stopped short of saying the man was “cured” of HIV, warning there … ‘Geneva patient’ declared the sixth person in HIV remission, will need to be watched closely
TORONTO (TIP): Canadian police have arrested 15 Indian-origin men for allegedly running a major organised cargo theft ring, and property worth more than 9 million dollars was recovered along with stolen goods. A joint task force was formed in March to investigate a series of tractor-trailer and cargo thefts in Peel regional municipality and across … 15 Indian-origin men held in Canada for running cargo theft ring; USD 9 mn worth property recovered
NEW YORK (TIP): Bank of America has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to customers in New York and 37 other states. The bank was accused of “systematically double-dipping on fees imposed on customers with insufficient funds in their account, withholding reward bonuses explicitly promised to credit card customers, and misappropriating sensitive personal … Bank of America has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to customers
Kapil Verma, who had chosen to leave his job with HAB Bank, has made a comeback, after almost a year. The branch manager Moazzam Ali said Kapil is much loved by the patrons of the bank and is an asset. The Indian Panorama publisher Prof. Indrajit S Saluja welcomed the return of Kapil Verma to … Kapil Verma Returns to HAB Bank
Gurajpal Singh Padda, son of Sardar Charanjit Singh Padda and Sardarni Rajinder Kaur Padda, and Gurleen Kaur Hothi, daughter of Sardar Gurinder Singh Hothi and Sardarni Gurpreet Kaur Hothi, were married according to the Sikh tradition at Gurdwara Sikh Cultural Society, Richmond Hill, New York on July 21. Present on the occasion were a large … Gurajpal Singh Padda Marries Gurleen Kaur Hothi
A repatriation ceremony was held at Indian Consulate in New York where trafficked antiquities stolen from India were handed over by the US NEW YORK (TIP): More than 140 objects highlighting early Buddhist art in India and dating from 200 BCE to 400 CE will be on display at the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art … Metropolitan Museum of Art hosts exhibition highlighting early Buddhist art in India
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): India has voiced support for the U.N.’s efforts in continuing the Black Sea Grain initiative and expressed hope for an early resolution to the present impasse, a day after Russia announced it was terminating implementation of the U.N.-brokered deal that allowed export of grain and related foodstuffs and fertilizers from Ukrainian ports. … India supports U.N.’s efforts in continuing Black Sea Grain Initiative
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): With the city’s shelter system buckling under a record number of people experiencing homelessness, New York City Mayor Eric Adams plans to implement a 60-day limit on how long single adult asylum-seekers can stay in city care before they’ll need to apply for a new shelter placement. The plan, according to … NYC Mayor Adams limits shelter stays for single adult asylum-seekers to 60 days
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Ambassador of India to the United States, Shri Taranjit Singh Sandhu, inaugurated the India Pavilion at the Texworld Apparel and Home Textile Sourcing Show in New York today. There are over two dozen Indian companies from the apparel, fabric and home textile sectors participating in the Texworld fair being held over … Ambassador Sandhu inaugurates India Pavilion at the Texworld Apparel and Home Textile Sourcing Show in New York
By Anil Gupta WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Senator Durbin re-drafted the ‘Keep STEM Talent Act of 2023‘ bill immediately after Canada’s #H1 B-based open work permit saw an unprecedented demand. It is to be noted that this same bill was introduced in 2022 but did not move forward. As per immigrants’ popular opinion, immigration bills are … US Creates ‘Keep STEM Talent Act of 2023’ after Canada’s H1B work permit fills up in 2 Days
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A federal judge in Florida has scheduled a trial date for next May for former President Donald Trump in a case charging him with illegally retaining hundreds of classified documents. The May 20, 2024, trial date, is a compromise between a request from prosecutors to set the trial for this December and … Judge Cannon sets a trial date for next May in Trump’s classified documents case in Florida
Elected representatives say there is a need to pay attention to discrimination against the Hindus in the US WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A group of eminent Indian-Americans has urged lawmakers here to take steps against rising Hinduphobia activities in the US and protect the rights of the Hindu community in the country. As many as 21 … Indian-Americans reach out to lawmakers over increasing Hinduphobia in US
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The United States and like-minded countries including India need to work together to shape the course of artificial intelligence, Arti Prabhakar, the Science Advisor to President Joe Biden, said on Friday, July 21 as the administration roped in several IT giants like Google and Microsoft to ensure that it is not misused … US and like-minded countries including India need to work together to shape the course of AI: Arti Prabhakar
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP) : Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, the two Indian American Republican aspirants in 2024 presidential race, are on track to qualify for the first Republican primary debate on Aug 23 in Milwaukee, according to media reports. Haley and Ramaswamy would be facing off with former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron … Indian American Republican presidential aspirants Haley, Ramaswamy on track to qualify for first Republican debate
RICHMOND, VA (TIP): Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has appointed Indian-American gastroenterologist Dr Bimaljit Singh Sandhu to a key administration position in the health sector. Dr Sandhu on Tuesday, July 18, was sworn in as a Board member of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority, a position in which the Indian-American will play a key … Punjab-origin doctor from Faridkot gets key administrative post in US
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): An association of more than 2,100 small and mid-size IT companies in the US mostly owned and operated by Indian-Americans has urged lawmakers to double the H-1B quota from the current 65,000 to address the massive shortage of highly skilled workforce in the country. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that … Increase in H-1B quota sought to address shortage of highly skilled professionals in US