Ontario (TIP) : Google on June 29 joined Meta in announcing that it will restrict news from Canada. The decision comes as a response to the new law (Online News Act) passed by the Canadian Parliament last week. As per the new law, tech firms have to pay news publishers for their content. The legislation … Google to remove Canadian news links from searches in response to new media law
HELSINKI (TIP): Finland’s new economic affairs minister Vilhelm Junnila, a member of the far-right Finns Party, announced his resignation on June 30 after only 10 days in office following an uproar over past alleged pro-Nazi remarks. The resignation came just two days after Junnila, 41, survived a no-confidence vote in parliament on the issue, garnering … Finnish minister resigns over pro-Nazi remarks
ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan could get temporary relief for its ballooning foreign debt with a new stand-by arrangement worth $3 billion announced by the IMF in Washington late June 29. The economy has been stricken by a balance-of-payments crisis as it attempts to service crippling external debt, while months of political chaos have scared off potential … Financially battered Pakistan reaches $3 billion stand-by deal with IMF
DALLAS (TIP): Guru Nanak Dev Global University (GNDGU) has announced the appointment of four distinguished individuals to its esteemed Advisory Board. Dr. Daljit Singh, Dr. Jagbir Singh, Paramjit Singh, and Prabhjot Singh will bring their wealth of expertise and experience to enhance GNDGU’s commitment to academic excellence, sports, and journalism collaboration. Dr. Daljit Singh is … Guru Nanak Dev Global University of Dallas Appoints Members of Advisory Board
AUSTIN, TX (TIP): The Texas House convened for the second special session of the 88th Legislative Session on June 28,, 2023. Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer (D-San Antonio) issued the following statement: “With one party in complete control of the legislative process and an unprecedented amount of money in our state treasury generated by working Texans, … Texas House Democratic Caucus on Second Special Legislative Session: Tax Cuts Should Not Be Hard
The airline plans to route the 190 planes carefully to limit the risk of cancelling flights or forcing planes to divert away from airports where visibility is low WASHINGTON, D.C.(TIP): Airline passengers who have endured tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week could face a new source of disruptions starting Saturday, July 1, … 5G wireless signals likely to disrupt flights starting this weekend
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Former President Donald Trump’s claims that absolute presidential immunity and free speech rights shield him from the defamation claims of a New York columnist were rejected on Thursday, June 29, by a federal judge. The writer, E Jean Carroll, can continue to press claims that Trump owes her at least $10 million … Judge rejects Donald Trump’s request to toss out defamation claims by columnist
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The United States said on Thursday, June 29, it planned to sell $440 million in ammunition and parts to Taiwan, its latest effort to boost the self-ruling island’s defense. The sale is comparatively small in scale and does not expand the range of U.S. weaponry to Taiwan, but comes as the United … U.S. approves sale of ammunition worth $440 million to Taiwan
LOUDON, VA (TIP): Two Indian American candidates Suhas Subramanyam and Kannan Srinivasan have won the Democratic primaries for the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates, respectively. Subramanyam, of Ashburn, a two-term delegate who currently represents the 87th House district, defeated former state delegate and dentist Ibraheem Samirah by a narrow margin in the June 20 … Two Indian American candidates win Democratic primaries in Virginia
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Indian-origin satellite industry expert Aarti Holla-Maini as Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in Vienna. Holla-Maini of the United Kingdom will succeed Simonetta Di Pippo of Italy. UNOOSA works to promote international cooperation in the peaceful use and exploration of space … Indian-origin satellite expert Holla-Maini appointed as Director of United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs by the UN chief
NEW YORK (TIP) : An intersection of roads in New York City has been co-named after Dr BR Ambedkar in honor of the legendary Indian social activist and the architect of Indian Constitution. The intersection of 61st Street and Broadway in New York has been co-named as “Dr BR Ambedkar Way,” according to local media … An intersection of roads in New York City co-named after Dr BR Ambedkar
LONDON (TIP): British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has honored Rajindar Singh Dhatt, one of the last surviving Sikh soldiers who fought in the Second World War with a Points of Light honor at a UK-India Week reception at 10 Downing Street. Dhatt, 101, was recognized on Wednesday for his service and his work running the … 101-year-old Sikh World War II veteran honored by UK PM Rishi Sunak with Points of Light award
NEW YORK (TIP): Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank, has been named by a prestigious philanthropic organization to its annual “Great Immigrants” list of honorees who have enriched and strengthened America and its democracy through their contributions and actions.Banga, who became World Bank chief in June 2023, is the first-ever Indian American to … Indian-origin, World Bank president, Ajay Banga named in ‘Great Immigrants’ 2023 list
NEW YORK (TIP): Diwali, the festival of lights, will now be enshrined as a school holiday in New York City, authorities announced here and described it as a “victory” for the city’s residents, including the Indian community. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he was proud that the State Assembly and the State Senate … Indian festival Diwali to be school holiday in New York City
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Neal Katyal, a leading Indian American attorney, is being celebrated for scoring a key victory for voting rights advocates with the Supreme Court rejecting the so-called Independent State Legislature theory. By a 6-3 judgment, the apex court on Monday rejected the controversial legal theory that state legislatures have almost unlimited power to … Indian American Attorney Neel Katyal scores a key victory for voting rights
PM Modi must focus his attention on the troubled northeastern state The tinderbox will keep smoldering until a political solution is found. The Army, which has been in the state for long periods to fight insurgent groups that have been involved in an armed revolt for decades, has told the government that this time a … Manipur needs a political solution
Muslims have to wake up to a daily avalanche of hate on social media, political circles, and in real life To be a Muslim is to be voiceless in the new India. Almost all mainstream political parties refrain from using the word, Muslim, often preferring the euphemism of alpsankhyak or the minorities. The ruling Bharatiya … Beleaguered community-being a Muslim in new India
The landmark decision strikes down decades-old policies set up to boost diversity in U.S. college admissions The U.S. Supreme Court on June 29 struck down race-conscious policies in college admissions, ending decades of precedent that had allowed schools nationwide to use such programs to increase the diversity of their student bodies. Here is an explanation … What the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action means for colleges
NEW YORK (TIP): A group of concerned people from the Indian American Community met regarding the violence happening in Manipur, India on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Dr. Anna George, Associate Professor at Molloy University, led the meeting. The program was attended by about 23 eminent community leaders of various organizations and Humanitarians who expressed genuine … Indian American community in New York demands to stop violence in Manipur; asks Center for stern action
The long-delayed road tolling program is set to start in Manhattan next year NEW YORK (TIP): If Gov. Kathy Hochul drove to her press conference near Washington Square Park on Tuesday, June 27, she – along with nearly everyone else driving into Manhattan’s Central Business District – could owe as much as $23 under a … Hochul celebrates federal green light for congestion pricing
EAST MEADOW, NY (TIP): Jaspreet S. Mayall, Partner in the Telecommunications and Bankruptcy Groups at Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, was unanimously appointed as the next president of the board of the Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation of New York on June 14. The Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation, a New York based non-profit organization, was first … Mayall appointed President of Board of Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation
FLUSHING, NY (TIP): State Senator John Liu, on June 30, proclaimed victory in the battle over the future of the Rainbow Child Development Center in Queens after it was threatened with closure by the Department of Education. The reversal follows weeks of discussions with the DOE and advocacy from families, educators and elected officials who … CONTRACTS RESTORED AT RAINBOW CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN QUEENS AS PARENTS FLOCK TO RE-ENROLL
LONDON (TIP): The U.K. government has reiterated its call for reform of the United Nations as one of its top transnational priorities and supported India’s bid for permanent membership of the powerful Security Council. India has been at the forefront of the years-long efforts to reform the UN Security Council (UNSC), saying it rightly deserved … U.K. calls for U.N. reform with permanent Security Council seat for India
LONDON (TIP): Dr VK Raju, President, Eye Foundation of America was honored by First lady Cherie Blair at a glittering function on Friday, June 23 evening at the House Of Lords commemorating the UN International Widows Day organized by the Loomba Foundation led by Lord Raj Loomba as a Loomba fellow for the mission work … Dr. V.K. Raju honored in London
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the G20 discussed NEW DELHI (TIP): A week after returning from a Summit meeting with US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, June 30, phoned Russian President Vladimir Putin and informed him on his “international contacts”, including ones during his recent visit to Washington, said a Kremlin … Russian President Putin and PM Modi agree to further boost bilateral strategic ties, discuss Ukraine war
Says President Biden does not have authority for his roughly $400 billion program to forgive student loan debt WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Washington Post, the first to report on the subject, reports that the Supreme Court on Friday, June 30, said President Biden does not have authority for his roughly $400 billion program to forgive … Supreme Court rejects Biden student loan forgiveness plan
With less than a year to go for the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a strong pitch for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), even as he has accused Opposition parties of inciting minority communities against it. Hitting back at the PM, the Congress has said that a ‘divisive’ … PM’s push for UCC: Code should be reformatory, not a Hindutva plank
4th of July stirs mixed feelings, the dominant being a confidence that we can and shall overcome. 3 years ago, Covid struck down all traditional ceremonies, leaving Americans to celebrate the event in a shorter edition, with limited ceremonial celebration. The pomp, pageantry, parades, shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end … God Bless America !
America and India were both British colonies. America got its independence in 1776, and India got its 170+ years later. America the most powerful democracy and India the most populous democracy . Both countries are continuously working towards keeping their widely varying citizenship, heading in the same direction successfully. Today conflicts are on the rise … MESSAGE- Dr. V.K . Raju
By Mabel Pais Wharton Arts, New Jersey’s largest independent non-profit performing arts education center, presents 117 youth musicians from the New Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS) and New Jersey Youth Chorus (NJYC) travel to Italy and France to perform at world class venues, in formal concerts and community concerts, as well as participating in an exchange … WHARTON ARTS’ PROGRAMS EMBARK ON INTERNATIONAL TOURS