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SC unlocks disqualification proceedings against Shinde, but cannot reinstate Uddhav as CM

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The Supreme Court Constitution Bench holds that the Governor erred in calling for a trust vote without ‘objective material’ to show Uddhav Thackeray government had lost support. The Supreme Court, in a unanimous judgment, effectively opened the doors for disqualification proceedings against Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for defection from the Shiv Sena party, and … SC unlocks disqualification proceedings against Shinde, but cannot reinstate Uddhav as CM

Turmoil in Pakistan

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Imran’s arrest hardens political battle lines The arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a corruption case has triggered widespread violence in Pakistan and plunged the economically beleaguered country into a political crisis, months before the national election scheduled for November. Imran’s irate supporters have upped the ante against the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) … Turmoil in Pakistan

Morality and majority: on the Supreme Court verdict on the political imbroglio in Maharashtra

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Supreme Court verdict is an indictment of how regime change in Maharashtra was achieved It often happens in litigation around political developments that judgments underscore high principles but extend no relief to those impacted by breach of constitutional norms. The Supreme Court verdict on the political imbroglio in Maharashtra last year is one such. It … Morality and majority: on the Supreme Court verdict on the political imbroglio in Maharashtra

India, Canada Move a Step Forward towards FTA, India to Allow Canadian Universities to Set Up Campuses, Improved Air Services Stressed

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Joint Statement issued at conclusion of the 6th Canada-India Ministerial Dialogue on Trade & Investment India and Canada have made some advances towards resolving some disputes delaying the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The FTA has been pending for more than a decade as the bilateral trade, too, has failed to inch towards … India, Canada Move a Step Forward towards FTA, India to Allow Canadian Universities to Set Up Campuses, Improved Air Services Stressed

A Crusade for a World Without Childhood Blindness

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Prof. Indrajit S. Saluja The Eye Foundation of America extended its crusade for a World without Childhood Blindness when it reached out to Guatemala, a nation in Central America which has a population of 18 million. A study for the eye health of people in Central America says: “Blindness prevention programs should focus on accessibility … A Crusade for a World Without Childhood Blindness

Third blast near Golden Temple in a week, 5 arrested

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Amritsar (TIP)- The Punjab Police on Thursday, May 11, said they have solved the cases of low-intensity explosions in Amritsar with the arrest of five people hours after another blast near a community kitchen of the Golden Temple, Sikhism’s holiest shrine. In a tweet, Punjab Police chief Gaurav Yadav said a press conference will be … Third blast near Golden Temple in a week, 5 arrested

Joe Biden to host PM Modi for official state visit to US in June

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President Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an Official State Visit to the United States, which will include a state dinner, on June 22, the White House announced on Wednesday, May 10. “The upcoming visit will affirm the deep and close partnership between the US and India and the warm bonds of … Joe Biden to host PM Modi for official state visit to US in June

Delhi unique among UTs: SC gives state govt total control over services in NCT

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New Delhi (TIP)– Stating that in a democracy, “the real power of administration must reside in the elected arm of the state”, the Supreme Court Thursday, May 11, held that the state government will have legislative and executive control over administrative services in the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) except with regard to public … Delhi unique among UTs: SC gives state govt total control over services in NCT

After meeting PM, Naveen Patnaik says no possibility of ‘Third Front’

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New Delhi (TIP)- In the first major blow to the Opposition’s attempts at forging a pan-India anti-BJP alliance, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday, May 11, said his party would go it alone in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. “There is no question of a third front as far as I am concerned. Not … After meeting PM, Naveen Patnaik says no possibility of ‘Third Front’

Supreme Court reserves verdict on same-sex marriage

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After 10 days of marathon arguments, the Supreme Court on Thursday, May 11, reserved its verdict on petitions seeking legal validation of same-sex marriage. A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud reserved its judgment after hearing arguments from senior advocates AM Singhvi, Raju Ramachandran, KV Viswanathan, Anand Grover and Saurabh Kirpal on … Supreme Court reserves verdict on same-sex marriage

Tribute to Mother

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Mother’s Day honors motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. This year it will be celebrated on May 14 There is one relationship in this mortal life which effortlessly scores above all other known relationships on this Earth. Feeling confused? Don’t scratch your head too much as that extraordinary relationship is none … Tribute to Mother

Israel kills 2 militant commanders in Gaza as Egypt presses on with efforts to mediate truce

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Gaza City (TIP): Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed two militant commanders on May 11, the army said, as the Palestinian death toll from the latest burst of fighting rose to 26. Rocket fire toward southern Israel continued even as Egypt pressed on with attempts to broker a cease-fire. It has been the worst … Israel kills 2 militant commanders in Gaza as Egypt presses on with efforts to mediate truce

Sudan’s paramilitary forces took parts of Khartoum, stormed army chief’s quarters

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Dubai (TIP): When conflict flared in Khartoum almost a month ago, pitting Sudan’s armed forces and their heavy weaponry against a paramilitary force born out of an agile but lightly-armed desert militia, it looked like it might prove a one-sided fight. But the head of the army, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, swiftly found air power … Sudan’s paramilitary forces took parts of Khartoum, stormed army chief’s quarters

Ukraine counteroffensive needs more time, launching now would cost too many lives: Zelenskyy

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KYIV (TIP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country’s military needs more time to prepare an anticipated counteroffensive aimed at pushing back Russian occupying forces and opening a new chapter in the war more than 14 months after the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion. Zelenskyy said in an interview broadcast on May 11 by the BBC that … Ukraine counteroffensive needs more time, launching now would cost too many lives: Zelenskyy

Russia ends visa regime for Georgia, lifts flight ban

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Moscow (TIP) : Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 10 abolished visas for Georgian nationals and lifted a 2019 ban on direct flights to the South Caucasus nation, a move that comes amid rocky relations between the two countries and that was quickly denounced by Georgia’s President as a “provocation”. Putin signed, starting from May … Russia ends visa regime for Georgia, lifts flight ban

Shooting at Mercedes factory in Germany leaves 2 dead

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Berlin (TIP): A man opened fire at a Mercedes-Benz factory in southwestern Germany on May 11, leaving two people dead, authorities the company said. The shooting occurred in Sindelfingen, a city near Stuttgart. The suspect, a 53-year-old man, was taken into custody, a spokesman for the Stuttgart prosecutor’s office said. Police received the first emergency … Shooting at Mercedes factory in Germany leaves 2 dead

Van carrying oxygen tanks explodes in Italy’s Milan; driver injured

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Milan (tip) : A van that was transporting oxygen tanks to a nearby medical facility exploded in the centre of the Italian city of Milan on May 11, forcing the evacuation of a school and residential apartment buildings. The driver suffered minor injuries. Images on Sky TG24 show a plume of dark smoke rising from … Van carrying oxygen tanks explodes in Italy’s Milan; driver injured

Britain is supplying Ukraine with long range cruise missiles

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London (TIP): Britain is supplying Ukraine with Storm Shadow long-range cruise missiles, defence minister Ben Wallace said on May 11, which would allow Ukraine’s forces to hit Russian troops, ammunition, and fuel dumps deep behind the front line. Ukraine has been asking for months for long-range missiles, but support provided by Britain and other allies … Britain is supplying Ukraine with long range cruise missiles

Australian wildfires likely contributed to the unusual La Nina event

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Sydney (TIP): Researchers have found that the catastrophic Australian wildfires in 2019-2020 contributed to ocean cooling thousands of miles away, ultimately nudging the Tropical Pacific into a rare multi-year La Nina event that dissipated only recently. The research, led by National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), US, is published in the journal Science Advances. Because … Australian wildfires likely contributed to the unusual La Nina event

HiFF WITH STARZ DELIVERS NYC 18TH EDITION

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By Mabel Pais Screening ASHWIN CHAUDHARY’S Blind Eye Artist VIVEK BALD & ALAUDIN ULLAH’S In Search of Bengali Harlem LHAPAL GYAL’S The Great Distance Delivers Crane AKIL GIBBONS’ Harlem Is Nowhere                                                 and … HiFF WITH STARZ DELIVERS NYC 18TH EDITION

NJ TEEN WINS WHARTON AWARD

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By Mabel Pais Aadhitya Raam Ashok, high school musician and composer, is one-of-two award recipients from Wharton Arts, the Garden State’s leading performing arts education organization. Aadhitya Raam Ashok of Edison is the winner of the inaugural Wharton Arts Annual Choral Composition Competition. “As an enthusiastic high school musician and composer, it feels wonderful to … NJ TEEN WINS WHARTON AWARD

FEEL THE FORCE AROUND YOU OF STAR WARS WITH NJS

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By Mabel Pais The New Jersey Symphony (NJS) presents the Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert featuring screenings of the complete film with Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live to the film. The concert will be led by acclaimed conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos.  Since the release of the first Star Wars movie … FEEL THE FORCE AROUND YOU OF STAR WARS WITH NJS

Indian American congressmen Ami Bera, Ro Khanna and Mayor Aftab Pureval among 50 National Advisory Board members in Biden’s 2024 campaign

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Two Indian American Congressmen Ami Bera and Ro Khanna along with Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval are among the 50 members of the National Advisory Board announced by the Biden-Harris Campaign on Wednesday, May 10. Former House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will serve as chairperson of the Advisory Board. The entire board will … Indian American congressmen Ami Bera, Ro Khanna and Mayor Aftab Pureval among 50 National Advisory Board members in Biden’s 2024 campaign

AAPI’s 41st Convention will Focus on: “True and Total Health is the Wellbeing of Mind, Body, and Spirit”

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CHICAGO (TIP): “True and Total Health is the Wellbeing of Mind, Body, and Spirit” will be the theme for the 41st annual Convention 2023 of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) planned to be held at the iconic Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia, PA from July 6th-9th, 2023” Dr. Ravi Kolli, President of … AAPI’s 41st Convention will Focus on: “True and Total Health is the Wellbeing of Mind, Body, and Spirit”

President Biden to host PM Modi for Official State Visit to US on June 22: White House

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an Official State Visit to the United States, which will include a state dinner on June 22, the White House announced on Wednesday, May 10. This would be the first State Visit of an Indian leader after then President Barack Obama invited … President Biden to host PM Modi for Official State Visit to US on June 22: White House

Trump appealing $5 million judgment in E. Jean Carroll civil suit

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NEW YORK (TIP): Trump’s lawyers filed the notice of appeal in the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday, hours after federal Judge Lewis Kaplan filed a written ruling endorsing the jury verdict and ordering Trump to pay Carroll the full sum. Kaplan presided over the civil trial in New York, a CNN report … Trump appealing $5 million judgment in E. Jean Carroll civil suit

Diversity is America’s strength: President Biden

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): America’s strength is its diversity, President Joe Biden has said, as he hosted one of the largest gatherings of Asian Americans at the White House attended by several prominent Indian-Americans. The gathering on Monday, May 8, was organized for the screening of the “American Born Chinese” movie as part of a celebration … Diversity is America’s strength: President Biden

India keen to strengthen ‘people-to-people linkages weaved through common thread of Buddhism’: Ambassador Sandhu

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WASHINGTON, D.C.(TIP): Describing Buddhism as amongst India’s greatest gifts to the world, Indian ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday, May 5 said New Delhi is keen to strengthen the bond people share through this religion. He was speaking at an event on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. “Buddhism is amongst the greatest … India keen to strengthen ‘people-to-people linkages weaved through common thread of Buddhism’: Ambassador Sandhu

Indian Overseas Congress voices concern over situation in Manipur: Sam Pitroda

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US-based senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda has expressed serious concern over the “alarming situation” in Manipur and called for an immediate end to violence in the northeastern state. Violent clashes broke out in the northeastern state after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organized in the 10 hill districts on May 3 to … Indian Overseas Congress voices concern over situation in Manipur: Sam Pitroda

Twitter to have a new CEO in six weeks: Elon Musk

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SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): Elon Musk said Thursday, May 11 that he has found a new CEO for Twitter, or X Corp. as it’s now called. He did not name the person but she will be starting in about six weeks, he said. Musk, who bought Twitter last fall and has been running it since, has … Twitter to have a new CEO in six weeks: Elon Musk