Pathankot (TIP)- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the BJP and RSS on Thursday, January 19, accusing them of creating an atmosphere of hatred, violence and fear in the country. Addressing a rally here on the last day of Bharat Jodo Yatra’s Punjab leg, he alleged that the BJP was making one … BJP, RSS created atmosphere of fear, hatred in country: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi (TIP)- The 2023 assembly elections season kicked off on Wednesday, January 18, as the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the poll schedule for Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland next month, setting the stage for a fierce political battle in India’s northeast. Voting for assembly elections in Tripura will be held in a single … Tripura goes to polls on 16 February, Meghalaya & Nagaland to vote on 27 February
Delhi Police on Thursday, January 19, said they had arrested a man in connection with an incident in which Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal alleged that she was “molested” and “dragged by a car” for several metres opposite AIIMS in the national capital in the early hours of the day. Speaking to ANI, … Delhi women’s panel chief Swati Maliwal ‘molested, dragged’ by ‘drunk car driver’ for 15 metres
New Delhi (TIP)- The SC has cautioned courts and tribunals against using free online sources such as Wikipedia, saying such sources based on a crowd-sourced and user-generated editing model can provide misleading information. “We must note that the adjudicating authorities while coming to their respective conclusions, especially the Commissioner of Customs (Appeal), have extensively referred … Supreme Court cautions courts against use of Wikipedia in legal proceedings
New Delhi (TIP)- China is building a new dam in Tibet on a tributary of the Ganga, close to the tri-junction of its borders with India and Nepal, that could be used to control the flow of water downstream, new satellite imagery has revealed. The development comes in the wake of China unveiling plans to … China builds new dam in Tibet that could affect flows downstream
Thiruvananthapuram (TIP)- COVID-19 pandemic will not be the last one and therefore, emergency preparedness is an overarching priority that requires building of resilient health systems across the world to protect people in the face of similar crises, India said on Wednesday, January 18, during the G20 Health Working Group meeting here. Pointing to the need … Need to build resilient health system across world: India at G20 Health Working Group meet
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered a probe into how a Singapore-bound flight took off hours ahead of schedule, leaving behind 35 passengers at the Amritsar airport. The probe was initiated by the aviation regulatory authority after a Scoot Airline flight which was scheduled to depart at 7.55pm on Wednesday, January 18, … Singapore-bound flight takes off from Amritsar airport without 35 passengers; DGCA orders probe
Muzaffarabad (PoK) (TIP): Frustrated residents in the illegally-occupied region of Muzaffarabad staged a protest against the spike in the prices of flour, according to a Pakistan media report. Trade associations and other groups have warned the government if the prices do not come down, they will launch a movement after January 19, it said. The … Protests in PoK as locals grapple with flour crisis
Peshawar (TIP): Some six to seven militants attacked Sarband police station bordering Khyber tribal district with hand grenades, automatic weapons and sniper shots and three policemen were killed in the cross-firing, SSP Operation Peshawar Kashif Abbasi said. The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terror group has claimed responsibility for the attack. The three slain policemen include the … 3 cops die in TTP militants attack on police station in Pakistan
London (TIP): Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has come out in defence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a controversial BBC documentary claimed that the British government was aware about the Indian leader having an alleged role in the 2002 Gujarat riots. Sunak said he does not agree with the characterisation of Prime Minister Modi by … UK PM Rishi Sunak defends PM Modi over BBC documentary on 2002 Gujarat riots
Sydney (TIP): A Qantas Airways flight from New Zealand landed safely at Sydney airport on January 18 after the airline said it had issued a distress signal due to an issue with one of its engines. The Boeing 737-800 jet from Auckland had an in-flight engine shutdown and issued a “mayday” call while flying over … Qantas flight lands safely at Sydney airport after issuing distress signal
Zurich (IP): In a rare discovery that could hold answers to the Earth’s formation, scientists have found meteorites from the depths of Antarctica Blue Ice, an area with strong winds where the glaciers get ablated, with one of them weighing 7.6 kg. An international team of scientists went on a reconnaissance mission to Antarctica with … Meteorites found in Antarctica, could hold answers to Earth’s formation
Beijing (TIP): China’s demographic crisis deepened in 2022 as its population declined for the first time since 1961 due to a plunging birth rate, the country’s statistics office said on January 17, amid a forecast that India is poised to overtake the Communist giant as the world’s most populous country. According to a recent report … China’s 1st population dip in 6 decades
London (TIP): British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has apologised for a “brief error of judgment” in removing his seat belt to film a social media video while driving to a destination in north-west England. Sunak’s Downing Street spokesperson on January 19 said he had only briefly removed his seat belt and admits he made a … UK PM Rishi Sunak apologises for removing car seat belt
Moscow (TIP): Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, an ally of Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin, warned NATO on January 19 that the defeat of Russia in Ukraine could trigger a nuclear war. Striking a similar tone at what he described as an anxious time for the country, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church said trying … Ex-Prez Medvedev warns of N-war if Russia loses
San Juan (Puerto Rico) (TIP): Lawyers for Usain Bolt, one of the world’s greatest sprinters, said that more than USD 12.7 million is missing from his account with a private investment firm in Jamaica that authorities are investigating. Attorney Linton P. Gordon on Wednesday provided The Associated Press with a copy of a letter sent … Usain Bolt’s $12 million is missing from his bank account: Lawyers
TIP Special Correspondent, Jaipur JAIPUR (TIP): Inaugurating the 16th session of Jaipur Literature Festival here, Nobel Laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah on Thursday, January 19, said that writing is not just a form of resistance but it is also about resistance to distraction, neglect, and forgetfulness. In his keynote address on ‘writing as a form of resistance’, … Resistance in writing also attracts forgetfulness, distraction, neglect: Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah
NEW DELHI (TIP): India hosted a two-day Voice of Global South Summit on 12-13 January 2023. The Summit was held in virtual format, with 10 sessions in total. It saw participation of Leaders and Ministers from 125 countries of the Global South. India convened this one-of-a-kind Summit to focus international attention on priorities, perspectives and … Voice of Global South Summit 2023: A summary of deliberations
The Indian Panorama Editor Indrajit Saluja interviewed Ambassador Randhir Kumar Jaiswal, Consul General of India at New York. This is the fourth part of the interview. Consul General of India at New York Mr. Randhir Kumar Jaiswal, a few days after joining the present position on 19th July 2020 in an interview with The Indian … The Year 2023 will be a “big year” of activities: Ambassador Jaiswal
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The White House on Tuesday, January 17, insisted that the looming debt ceiling crisis be dealt with without conditions and there is no room for negotiations on this. “This should not be political brinkmanship. We should be dealing with the debt ceiling without conditions. It is important. We’re not going to work … White House insists debt ceiling be dealt with without conditions
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): This is what an arms race of the 21st century looks like.It’s not about trying to outrun geopolitical rivals like the Soviet Union.It’s about technology… and specifically, semiconductors. Or “chips.” Right now, things aren’t looking good for the United States in terms of semiconductor capacity.Industry giants like Ford and General Motors are … The U.S. Is About to Start Producing Its Own Chips
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The United States has announced another military assistance package of USD 2.5 billion for Ukraine to fight against Russian aggression, taking the total US military assistance to USD 27.5 billion. “This assistance package will provide Ukraine with hundreds of additional armored vehicles, including Stryker armored personnel carriers, Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, Mine-Resistant … US announces another USD 2.5 billion military aid package for Ukraine
ISELIN, NJ (TIP): Tanishq, India’s leading jewelry retail brand from the house of Tata, has entered the American market and its first store, in New Jersey’s Little India, was inaugurated by Senator Robert Menendez this week. ”Oak Tree road is the jewelry capital of New Jersey,” Menendez, Chairman of the powerful Foreign Relations Committee, told … Tanishq enters American market; first store inaugurated by Senator Robert Menendez
The job cuts, which amount to less than 5 percent of the company’s work force, are its largest in roughly eight years REDMOND, WA (TIP): Microsoft plans to lay off 10,000 workers, the company said Wednesday, as it looks to trim costs amid economic uncertainty and to refocus on strategic priorities, such as artificial intelligence, … Microsoft attempts to cut costs; to lay off 10,000 workers
SPRINGFIELD, NJ (TIP): A well-known community activist Dave Makkar and his family hosted a Lohri celebration at their home on January 15. Makkars have been organizing Lohri celebrations for the last 21 years. Dave’s daughter Prachi, and son Surya had their friends from different ethnicities joining them at the celebration. It was a typical Punjabi … Makkars host a Lohri celebration
NEW YORK (TIP): Prominent community leader Roger (Rajesh) Chugh died of a massive heart attack on January 17, 2023. The Indian community in New Jersey and New York is deeply saddened on his sudden death. Roger leaves behind a rich legacy of four decades of community service. The cremation is scheduled for Friday, January 20. … Roger Chugh dies of heart attack: Cremation on January 20
I am more inclined to think as a common man rather than come out with a scholarly and pedantic analysis. I shall not go in to the nitty gritty of figures or make a presentation through graphs to exhibit gains and losses because these have only confounded the common man. I will not speak of … Not by GDP Alone
An ugly bout is playing out, not in the sporting arena but at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, and it calls for immediate and stringent action. Just like a wrestler is disqualified when she breaks the match rules, given the allegations of sexual misconduct against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, … Sack wrestling chief: Initiate probe into harassment charges against Brij Bhushan
LONDON (TIP): A 25-year-old Sikh has man has been fined and banned from roads for 22 months by a UK court for driving under the influence of alcohol. Police found open cans of alcohol in Sukhpreet Singh’s car after he was followed through a Derbyshire town swerving across lanes in November last year, the Derbyshire … UK court sentences Sikh man for drunk-driving; imposes fine, bans from roads for 22 months
SINGAPORE (TIP): Almost two years after a man allegedly kicked her in the chest and hurled racial slurs at her, Indian-origin woman Hindocha Nita Vishnubhai said she had not been able to overcome the trauma caused by the incident in Chua Chu Kang housing estate on May 7, 2021. The 57-year-old was speaking in a … Indian-origin woman in Singapore attacked for not wearing a mask