A Delhi court has convicted former Rajya Sabha member Vijay Darda, his son, Devendra Darda, former coal secretary H C Gupta, and four others in a case related to irregularities in the allocation of a coal block in Chhattisgarh. Special judge Sanjay Bansal on Thursday, July 13, held the seven guilty under the Indian Penal … Coal block allocation: Ex-MP Vijay Darda, ex-coal secretary HC Gupta convicted
TALLINN (TIP): Russian lawmakers on July 13 approved a toughened version of a bill that outlaws gender transitioning procedures, with added clauses that annul marriages in which one person has “changed gender” and bar transgender people from becoming foster or adoptive parents. The bill received swift, unanimous approval from Russia’s lower house of parliament, the … Russian lawmakers move to further restrict transgender rights in a new legislation
JAKARTA (TIP): China’s top diplomat said on July 13 Beijing would strengthen ties with Russia in areas of strategic communication and coordination, as the allies’ contacts grow closer after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine last year. Beijing says it is a neutral party in the war but its refusal to condemn the invasion has led many … China’s top diplomat says Beijing, Moscow to deepen ties
LONDON (TIP): The British government offered millions of public sector workers pay raises on July 13 in a bid to end an array of strikes, including a five-day walkout from doctors in Britain’s publicly funded health service. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed that the government was accepting the recommendations from pay review bodies, which will … UK government offers millions of public sector workers pay raises in push to end strikes
ROME (TIP): Italian authorities have ordered the Ocean Viking migrant rescue ship to remain in a port near Rome after it failed an inspection, the charity that owns it said on July 13. The ship underwent a seven-hour inspection Tuesday by the coast guard in the port of Civitavecchia, north of the Italian capital, after … Italian authorities seize migrant rescue ship Ocean Viking
JOHANNESBURG (TIP): A mass shooting in South Africa left six people dead and four wounded when three men entered the yard of a home and opened fire, police said on July 12. The shootings happened on July 11 night in the township of Kwanobuhle near the town of Kariega in the Eastern Cape province. The … Six killed, four wounded in mass shooting in South Africa
KYIV (TIP): Ukraine said on July 13 it had downed 20 Russian attack drones and two cruise missiles in an overnight attack that killed one and wounded at least four in the capital Kyiv. “We have a successful air defense operation,” air force spokesman Yuriy Ignat told national television. “Twenty Shaheds were destroyed — all … Ukraine says downed 20 Russian drones, two cruise missiles
Christian community sheds tears for Manipur NEW YORK (TIP): : Christians celebrated the Indian Christian Day with prayers and tears in light of the great calamity faced by the Christian community in Manipur. The celebration, which was supposed to be held on July 3, the day of St. Thomas, was held a day earlier at … History may be rewritten; however, tradition will live on – Isaac Mar Filoxenos
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): World Bank President Ajay Banga will travel to India next week to attend the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, according to the development lender. This would be Banga’s first trip to India after he took over as the World Bank president last month. Gujarat is hosting … World Bank President Ajay Banga to attend G20 meeting in India
TV and Movie Actors Vote for Biggest Walkout in Four Decades NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (TIP): The Hollywood actors’ union approved a strike on Thursday, July 13, for the first time in 43 years, bringing the $134 billion American movie and television business to a halt over anger about pay and fears of a tech-dominated future. … Hollywood Actors Strike
Prabhjot Singh TORONTO (TIP): Olivia Chow has become the first person of color to be sworn in as Mayor of Canada’s most populated city of Toronto. Her swearing-in ceremony, attended by councilors, guests of the elected mayor, former mayors, city staff and agency representatives was held at the city hall. The 66-year-old Olivia Chow, widow … Olivia Chow becomes Toronto’s 66th mayor
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Cricket is all set to hit a significant milestone this week with the launch of Major League Cricket in the US as Texas Super Kings face off against Los Angeles Knight Riders at America’s new premier venue in Dallas on Friday, July 14. All six teams comprising some of the major cricket … A significant milestone for the sport as Major League Cricket begins in US
In a revision to an earlier filing, the Republican presidential hopeful showed specific income from foreign ventures, speaking fees and real estate WASHINGTON, D.C (TIP): Former president Donald Trump disclosed new details about roughly $1 billion in earnings in a revised financial filing covering much of his post-presidency, including money from foreign ventures, speaking fees … Trump reveals new details about $1 billion in earnings in revised filing
Mr. Trudeau’s Willy Brandt moment needs to find its British echo “We must understand that the return of stolen property is not a substitute for the trauma and the horrors caused by colonialism, because the agony suffered can never truly be removed through such belated restitution. The same holds for financial reparations, since the value … Loot, intransigence, and the darkening of a colonial blot
Suspension of teachers reflects the crisis emanating from the virus of ‘anti-intellectualism’ “When I chose to join the vocation of teaching in 1990, I was guided by a very noble idea of the university. The university, I thought, should function as a vibrant and living community of students and teachers walking together, and learning and … The spirit of the university under threat
Refusal to endorse resolution on Belt and Road Initiative sent stern message to China During the SCO summit, India responded swiftly and strongly by abstaining from a Chinese-sponsored resolution praising China’s much-touted Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which runs through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Playing a significant role in Central Asia has been a complex but interesting … India put its foot down at SCO summit
In a troubling revelation that raises serious concerns about the state of Indian democracy, recent figures have unveiled a distressing trend of criminals finding their way into the hallowed halls of the country’s legislatures. The infiltration of criminal elements into the political sphere poses a significant threat to the foundations of democratic governance and calls … Criminals in Indian Legislatures: Alarming Figures Reveal a Deep-Seated Challenge to Democracy
WASHINGTON, D.C (TIP): Over 49,000 students can now learn about Sikhism in the District of Columbia after the local education board voted in favor of new social studies standards that for the first time ever includes the Sikh faith in the school curriculum. The District of Columbia has adopted new social studies standards. The new … District of Columbia includes Sikhism in social studies standards
UPI enters France, to start from Eiffel Tower NEW YORK / PARIS / NEW DELHI (TIP): Marking a historic moment for India, France bestowed Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is the highest French honour in military or civilian orders. Modi is the first Indian PM to receive … France bestows on PM Modi Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that the G20 Summit to be hosted under India’s Presidency provides an opportunity to take action on debt relief and reform the global financial system, as he voiced concern over the “crushing debt crisis” in the world. Speaking at the launch of a U.N. report ‘A … G20 Summit in India opportunity to act on reforming global financial system amid crushing debt crisis: U.N. chief Guterres
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Gangapuram Kishan Reddy, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of North Eastern Region of India was accorded a civic reception at the Indian Consulate in New York on Thursday, July 13. The visiting minister spoke about India as a great tourist destination, citing the history and beauty of the country. He … Visiting Indian Minister G. Kishan Reddy accorded Civic Reception at the Indian Consulate in New York
NEW YORK (TIP): Video-hosting platform Vimeo’s Indian American CEO Anjali Sud will leave the company next month to pursue a new opportunities. Sud, 39, a former Amazon executive, who joined the company nine years ago as director of marketing, was at the helm of Vimeo for the past six years. She will remain CEO through August 31, … Vimeo’s Indian American CEO Anjali Sud leaving video sharing platform
LONDON (TIP): In what is believed to be one of the largest compensation settlements for the UK’s Royal Mail, an Indian-origin employee has been awarded more than 2.3 million pounds after her bullying claim was upheld. Kam Jhuti had claimed before an employment tribunal dating back nearly eight years that she had been intimidated and … Indian-origin UK Royal Mail bullied employee awarded 2.3 million pounds
NEW YORK (TIP): Four Indian-origin women, including Jayshree Ullal and Indra Nooyi, have been named by Forbes among America’s 100 richest self-made women, with a combined net worth of a whopping USD 4.06 billion. President and CEO of Arista Networks, a computer networking firm; Jayshree Ullal, co-founder of IT consulting and outsourcing firm Synte; Neerja … Indian-origin Indra Nooyi and Jayshree Ullal among America’s richest
SINGAPORE (TIP): A 33-year-old Indian worker died after being struck by a reversing vehicle at a worksite in Jurong West industrial region here. The man was preparing his tipper truck for unloading when he was hit by a reversing wheel loader, which is used to lift materials at construction sites, reported The Straits Times, citing … Indian man killed in Singapore workplace accident
NEW YORK (TIP): Raja Rajamannar is among Insider Magazine’s Top 25 Most Innovative Chief Marketing Officers. “These CMOs are meeting the marketing world’s biggest challenges”, the magazine said announcing its annual list. “This year, they’ve been responsible for keeping consumers spending through the economic downturn, reaching coveted Gen Z audiences, and figuring out how new … Indian-origin Raja Rajamannar among Insider’s most innovative CMOs of 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): : Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta, an Indian-born global leader on gender equity and women’s economic security, has been sworn as the Ambassador-at-Large for the Office of Global Women’s Issues in the State Department. Gupta, the first woman of color to hold the position, was administered the oath of office by Indian American … Indian-origin Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta sworn-in as envoy for global women’s issues
NEW YORK (TIP): Arjun Nimmala has become the first Indian American teen and second Indian American ever to make it into the Major League Baseball draft after being picked by the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, July 2. Nimmala, 17, who originally played cricket, is a shortstop from Strawberry Crest High School in Dover, Florida. … Arjun Nimmala becomes first Indian American teen and second Indian American to make it into the Major League Baseball draft
NEW YORK (TIP): Keeril Makan, a composer and professor of South African Indian and Russian Jewish descent, has become Associate Dean of the MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. He began his term effective July 1. Makan will serve concurrently as Associate Dean and in his current role as section head of Music … Indian origin Keeril Makan becomes associate dean of the MIT School of Humanities
By Mabel Pais HANNAH BERNER, comedian and actress, makes her way to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) to bring the audience roaring laughter on Thursday, July 20, at 8 PM. One of Just for Laugh’s 2022 New Faces, the fearlessly funny Hannah Berner emerged on the comedy scene via social media—directing, editing and … RELIEVE THE SWELTERING SUMMER WITH COMEDY