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Europe gets fourth South Asian origin Prime Minister; Humza Yousaf elected Scotland’s next First Minister

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EDINBURGH/ NEW YORK / NEW DELHI (TIP): With Humza Yousaf’s election as Scotland’s next First Minister, Europe now has four PMs of South Asian heritage. His election will revive the demand for independence. “The people of Scotland need independence now more than ever,” he said. “From Punjab to our Parliament, this is a journey for … Europe gets fourth South Asian origin Prime Minister; Humza Yousaf elected Scotland’s next First Minister

Spouses of H-1B visa holders can work in US, says judge; a large number of Indians to benefit

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A judge has ruled that spouses of H-1B visa holders, a significantly large number of whom are Indians, can work in the country, in a big relief to foreign workers in the American tech sector who have been struggling to make ends meet. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows … Spouses of H-1B visa holders can work in US, says judge; a large number of Indians to benefit

Michael Jackson ‘lied’ about being in a relationship with Brooke Shields

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Actress Brooke Shields opened up about her friendship with King of Pop Michael Jackson and said the star once lied that she was his girlfriend. Back when she was 28 years old, Jackson told a live TV interview with Oprah Winfrey that she was his girlfriend but he was reportedly in a relationship with someone … Michael Jackson ‘lied’ about being in a relationship with Brooke Shields

Liv Tyler set to return to Marvel Cinematic Universe after 16 years

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Hollywood actress Liv Tyler is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 16 years after her last appearance. She will appear in 2024’s ‘Captain America: New World Order’ reprising her role from 2008’s ‘The Incredible Hulk’ as scientist Betty Ross, the daughter of General Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross, reports ‘Variety’. That role was originated by the late … Liv Tyler set to return to Marvel Cinematic Universe after 16 years

Reese Witherspoon divorces husband Jim Toth

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Reese Witherspoon announced her separation with husband Jim Toth after 11 years of marriage. The Academy Award-winner took to her Instagram to share a joint statement on Friday, announcing that they have made the ‘difficult decision’ after a ‘great deal of care and consideration’ and would want privacy at this time. The statement read: “We … Reese Witherspoon divorces husband Jim Toth

Raghav Chadha, Parineeti get congratulatory message amid dating rumors

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Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra has been in the headlines for her rumoured relationship with Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha. The two were recently spotted together outside a Mumbai hotel after a lunch date. Earlier, they met for a dinner date at Westin hotel in the Goregaon area of Mumbai. As their videos and pictures … Raghav Chadha, Parineeti get congratulatory message amid dating rumors

Priyanka Chopra says was being pushed into a corner in Bollywood

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Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas has revealed the reason she left Bollywood and moved to working in the US. She said that she had “beef with people” and was pushed into a corner. She also revealed that she was not the happiest with the work she was getting from the Hindi film industry.Priyanka was speaking to … Priyanka Chopra says was being pushed into a corner in Bollywood

Tisca Chopra joins cast of Sara Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor starrer ‘Murder Mubarak’

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Actor Tisca Chopra is the new addition to the star cast of producer Dinesh Vijan’s upcoming film ‘Murder Mubarak’. Taking to Instagram, on Tuesday, Tisca shared announced the news with a picture which she captioned, “And it starts .. a new story, a new life to live and many new friends ..Wish us luck lobsters.” … Tisca Chopra joins cast of Sara Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor starrer ‘Murder Mubarak’

Unfinished work along LAC; military, diplomacy at work: Jaishankar

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New Delhi (TIP)- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday, March 29, said there was “unfinished work” along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China and that the militaries and diplomats on both sides were working to find a solution to the issue. Jaishankar, speaking at Network18’s ‘Rising India Summit’, deplored attempts by Rahul … Unfinished work along LAC; military, diplomacy at work: Jaishankar

NSA Doval to raise London HC violence with UK counterpart

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New Delhi (TIP)- India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is expected to raise the incident at the Indian High Commission in London during a protest and the pulling down of Indian National Flag by extremists with his UK counterpart Tim Barrow today during the India-UK strategic dialogue meeting in the Capital. While the national security … NSA Doval to raise London HC violence with UK counterpart

AFSPA to be extended in 8 Assam districts

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The Assam government will extend the ‘disturbed area’ tag under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) for another six months in eight districts of the state from April 1. It will be extended for Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao, according to a notification issued by the state home … AFSPA to be extended in 8 Assam districts

Powerful blast creates crater in ground near India-Pakistan border in J-K’s Kathua

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Jammu (TIP)- A powerful blast has occurred at a hamlet near the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, creating a huge crater in the ground and triggering fear among the locals, officials said on Thursday, March 30. Sources said it appears to be an IED blast. It is suspected that the IED might … Powerful blast creates crater in ground near India-Pakistan border in J-K’s Kathua

India reports 40% jump in new Covid cases, Delhi govt calls emergency meeting

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New Delhi (TIP)- At 3,016 cases, India registered a 40 per cent jump in the new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, said the Union Health Ministry on Thursday, March 30. In view of the rising cases, the Delhi government has called an emergency meeting. The daily positivity rate has been recorded at 2.7 … India reports 40% jump in new Covid cases, Delhi govt calls emergency meeting

Plea challenging Rahul Gandhi’s conviction ready, to be moved soon

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New Delhi (TIP)- A petition challenging Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s conviction and sentencing by a trial court in Surat in a defamation case is ready and is likely to be filed very soon, sources said on Wednesday, March 29. The party’s top legal advisers are working on the review petition which will be filed before … Plea challenging Rahul Gandhi’s conviction ready, to be moved soon

Gurugram man shoots colleague in fight over chair in office

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An employee of a financial firm was shot at by his co-worker near the Ramada hotel here following an argument over a chair in their office, police said. The victim was critically injured and is being treated at a private hospital here, they said on Wednesday, March 29, adding that an FIR has been lodged … Gurugram man shoots colleague in fight over chair in office

Lalit Modi says will take Rahul Gandhi to court

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Lalit Modi says will take Rahul Gandhi to courtIPL founder and ex-chairman Lalit Modi on Thursday, March 30, in a series of acerbic tweets lashed out at Rahul Gandhi stating that he will take the Congress leader to court in the United Kingdom over allegations made by the “bag men” of the disqualified MP that … Lalit Modi says will take Rahul Gandhi to court

Misuse of probe agencies

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Opposition parties’ plea in SC raises significant issues A plea by 14 Opposition parties alleging arbitrary arrests and misuse of Central probe agencies against political opponents has been listed for hearing by the Supreme Court on April 5. In asking for framing of pre-arrest and post-arrest bail guidelines, the petition claims that there is a … Misuse of probe agencies

Action against Rahul

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Undue haste lays bare agenda to pin him down Lok Sabha officials have acted with undue haste while in first disqualifying convicted Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and then serving a notice on him to vacate his government bungalow by April 22. The fast-tracking of action against Rahul reeks of a political agenda to go for … Action against Rahul

Dutch farmers’ poll win has lessons for India

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The Dutch farmers’ victory, emerging from continued dissatisfaction with the government polices to cut down nitrate pollution on the farm, comes almost a year after an attempt by farmers in Punjab to contest the state elections drew a blank. The Farmer-Citizen Movement (BoerBurgerBeweging or BBB) has caused political tremors in the Netherlands. Riding the wave … Dutch farmers’ poll win has lessons for India

The Moscow declaration

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China and Russia agree to stand together on issues involving security interests “The declaration is a clear signal from Russia and China that they are prepared to stand together on issues involving each other’s security interests. While India finds mention on some issues of regional cooperation, there is nothing in the declaration to which it … The Moscow declaration

EMMY-AWARD WINNING COMEDIAN INFUSES NJ WITH SATIRE

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By Mabel Pais Samantha Bee, Emmy Award-winner, returns to the stage, with her trademark satirical comedy, to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, April 7, at 8 PM. Samantha Bee has quickly established herself as having one of the most unique and sharp comedic voices on television. Born and raised in Toronto, … EMMY-AWARD WINNING COMEDIAN INFUSES NJ WITH SATIRE

Indian-origin Inderdeep Gosal arrested for fatally stabbing a man in Canada’s Vancouver

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VANCOUVER (TIP): A 32-year-old Indian-origin man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder of a Canadian in downtown Vancouver, police said. Inderdeep Singh Gosal fatally stabbed Paul Stanley Schmidt, 37, after a brief altercation between two men outside the Starbucks Cafe at West Pender and Granville Street on Sunday evening. The video of the … Indian-origin Inderdeep Gosal arrested for fatally stabbing a man in Canada’s Vancouver

Indian American Sacramento based Sikh community condemns shooting at gurdwara

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Parminder Aujla SACRAMENTO (TIP): Sacramento area Sikh leaders have condemned the shooting that wounded two men at a Sikh gurdwara Sunday and marred what had been a weekend of joyous celebration. Two men were critically wounded in the afternoon shooting at the Gurdwara Sacramento Sikh Society on the 7600 block of Bradshaw Road, in Sacramento … Indian American Sacramento based Sikh community condemns shooting at gurdwara

Indian American Manmeet Colon becomes New Haven’s first Sikh assistant police chief

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NEW HAVEN, CT (TIP): Lt. Manmeet Colon, a Mumbai, India-born Sikh woman has become New Haven, Connecticut’s first ever assistant police chief of Indian descent and second ever female assistant chief of color. Surrounded by dozens of friends, family members, city workers, and police colleagues, Colon, 37, raised her right hand and took the oath … Indian American Manmeet Colon becomes New Haven’s first Sikh assistant police chief

Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna bows out of Senate race

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian American House of Representative member Ro Khanna, who was considering a bid for the US Senate has announced he will not be running for the upper chamber next year. Khanna, who represents Silicon Valley in the Congress is instead endorsing fellow Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee and will co-chair her campaign in … Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna bows out of Senate race

Indian-origin Sikh student assaulted in Canada, turban ripped off

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VANCOUVER (TIP): In an apparent hate crime, a 21-year-old Sikh student from India was attacked in Canada’s British Columbia province by a group of unidentified men who ripped off his turban and dragged him across the sidewalk by his hair, according to a media report. Gagandeep Singh was assaulted when he was heading home on … Indian-origin Sikh student assaulted in Canada, turban ripped off

Indian American 5-year old Mya Patel’s killer sentenced to 100 years in prison

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LOUISIANA (TIP): A Louisiana man responsible for the shooting death of Mya Patel, a 5-year-old Indian American girl who was playing in a motel room with her family, will spend the rest of his life in jail. Joseph Lee Smith, 35, will spend the next 100 years in prison, Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office announced … Indian American 5-year old Mya Patel’s killer sentenced to 100 years in prison

Doctors Day

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Four reasons the Sikhs are hurting. And it’s not about the K-word

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‘Causes’ of anger are dera threat to Sikhism, incarceration of ‘Bandi Singhs’, inaction in sacrilege cases, & ‘if BJP-RSS want Hindu Rashtra, what’s wrong with Sikh Rashtra?’ There are two most important similarities between the mood in Punjab today and at the peak of the earlier crisis in the early 1980s. The first similarity is … Four reasons the Sikhs are hurting. And it’s not about the K-word

Sikh History This Week- March 24, 2023, to March 30, 2023

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24th March 1664 Guru Har Krishan Ji visited Aurangzeb’s court. This is the time Guru Sahib visited Aurangzeb’s court, when Ram Rai emphatically declared that the decision of his father in selecting his younger brother as his sucessor to the pontificate of Guru Nanak was based on cogent reasons, and that he was now under … Sikh History This Week- March 24, 2023, to March 30, 2023