Elon Musk sold another USD 3.58 billion worth of Tesla stock this week, but it wasn’t clear where the proceeds were being spent. The Tesla CEO, and new owner of Twitter, sold the sharesin three days, according to a filing posted by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Musk has sold nearly USD 23 billion … Elon Musk sells USD 3.58 billion worth of Tesla stock
After adding the disappearing messages feature in 2020, Instant messaging and voice-over-IP service WhatsApp, is now working on an extreme version of that option. According to Mashable, a tech news and entertainment website, while initially limited to just one option (disappearing after 7 days), WhatsApp later expanded the disappearing messages feature to also allow for … WhatsApp to bring ‘view once’ messages feature
Director-producer Karan Johar will be seen in one of the episodes of Malaika’s new reality show, Moving In With Malaika. The two have been friends for a long time now. KJo shared how the two used to have potluck parties everyday back then, during the lunch time of reality show shoots! Karan shared, “Malla and … Karan Johar on potluck parties with Malaika Arora
Johnny Depp fans left shocked after new reports claimed his ex-wife Amber Heard’s role in the Aquaman 2 has not cut short despite rumours. The Rum Diary star screen time is unchanged even though several media outlets reported that her role will be reduced in the Jason Momoa starrer. A DC insider made the revelations … Amber Heard role in ‘Aquaman 2’ not reduced despite rumors: Source
Three fresh FIRs have been filed by the CBI against absconding diamantaire Mehul Choksi on the basis of a complaint from the Punjab National Bank (PNB), bringing to light an additional loss of Rs 6,746 crore incurred by it and other banks of a consortium, officials said. Four years after Choksi’s dramatic escape and the … 3 fresh FIRs filed against Mehul Choksi in over Rs 6,700-crore fraud case: CBI
New Delhi (TIP)- A day after Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi in response to India’s earlier comment on the country harbouring 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden, New Delhi Friday, December 16, termed the former’s remarks as “uncivilised” and a “new low, even for Pakistan”. In an official statement, Ministry … ‘New low, even for Pakistan’: MEA on Bilawal Bhutto’s remarks on Modi
The death toll in Bihar’s Chhapra due to the consumption of spurious liquor has mounted to 70. The incident was initially reported on Wednesday., December 14, The sale and consumption of alcohol was banned in Bihar by the Nitish Kumar government in April 2016. As the death toll is feared to increase, Lok Janshakti Party … Death toll rises to 70 in Bihar’s Chhapra hooch tragedy
The Union consumer affairs ministry on Friday, December 16, issued a notice to e-commerce giant Flipkart following the Delhi acid attack, wherein a teen was attacked with acid purchased from Flipkart. Meanwhile, the Central Consumer Protection Authority, or CCPA, has asked Flipkart to submit a detained response along with necessary documents addressing the concern over … Delhi acid attack: Centre issues notice to Flipkart
New Delhi (TIP)- The government on Friday, December 16, informed Parliament that no ransom was demanded in the AIIMS cyber attack and most of the functions disrupted due to the attack had been restored two weeks after the attack. Replying to a question on whether patient, hospital or clinical data had been compromised during the … AIIMS cyber attack: No ransom was demanded, most data restored, govt states in Parliament
New Delhi (TIP)- Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Friday, December 16, said that no case is too small for the Supreme Court and that the lack of intervention in matters related to personal liberty can lead to “serious miscarriage of justice”. His comments came two days after Union law minister Kiren Rijiju’s … ‘No case is too small’: CJI after Rijiju’s ‘frivolous PILs’ remarks
Washington (TIP)- The US Pentagon has said that China continues to amass forces and build military infrastructure across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India. Addressing a briefing, Brigadier General Pat Ryder, Press Secretary of the Department of Defense (DoD), said the DoD continues to closely watch developments along the line of actual control … China continues to amass forces, build military infra on border with India: Pentago
London (TIP): All major airports across the United Kingdom have been set a June 2024 deadline to install new security technology to allow liquids and laptops in the hand luggage to be scanned through, the British government announced as part of a rules shake-up on December 15. Under current requirements, travellers in the UK are … UK airports to soon relax security rules for liquids, laptops
Berlin (TIP): A huge aquarium in the centre of Berlin burst on December 16, causing a wave of devastation in and around the Sea Life tourist attraction, German police said Friday. Glass and other debris were swept out of the building, which also contains a hotel and cafes, as 1 million litres of water poured … Huge Berlin aquarium bursts; housed 1,500 tropical fish
Moscow (TIP): Russia said on December 14 it had not received any proposals about a “Christmas ceasefire” in Ukraine, as fighting looks set to drag on through the winter. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Russia this week to start withdrawing its troops by Christmas as the first step towards a peace deal after nearly … Kremlin says Christmas ceasefire not on the agenda in Ukraine
Kyiv (TIP): Russian forces launched at least 60 missiles across Ukraine on December 16, officials said, reporting explosions in at least four cities, including Kyiv. At least two people were killed by a strike on a residential building in central Ukraine, where a hunt was on for survivors. Electricity and water services were interrupted in … Russia launches 60 missiles across Ukraine; shot down 37, says Kyiv
Kinshasa (TIP): At least 100 people have been killed and dozens injured on December 13 by widespread floods and landslides caused by heavy rains in Congo’s capital, Kinshasa. Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde said officials were still searching for more bodies. “We came to assess the damage and the primary damage we see is human,” … At least 100 people killed by floods in capital of Congo
Tokyo (TIP): In a major break from its strictly self-defence-only postwar principle, Japan adopted a national security strategy on December 16 declaring plans to possess preemptive strike capability and cruise missiles within years to give itself more offensive footing against threats from neighbouring China and North Korea. A squadron of Chinese navy ships sailed through … Japan unveils biggest military build-up since World War II
Kuala Lumpur (TIP): Around 50 people are feared buried after a landslide hit a campsite outside Kuala Lumpur early on December 16, a Malaysian fire department official said. Local media cited police as saying initial information indicated that some 100 people may have been at the campsite in Batang Kali, around 40 km north of … Dozens feared buried after landslide hits Malaysian campsite
Paris (TIP): Ten people, including five children, were killed – according to a provisional death toll – after a fire broke out on December 16o morning at a residential building in Vaulx-en-Velin, near the French city of Lyon, said the local authority. The local authority for the Lyon/Rhone region said the cause of the fire … 10 dead, including 5 children, by fire at building near French city of Lyon
Islamabad (TIP): A top court in Pakistan will take up a petition on December 20 seeking the disqualification of former Prime Minister Imran Khan for “concealing” his alleged daughter’s name in the nomination papers. The Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq will hear the petition on December 20 filed by a citizen named Mohammad … Pakistan court to hear petition seeking Imran Khan’s disqualification for concealing his alleged daughter’s name
Islamabad (TIP): The militant Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a coordinated attack on a Chinese-owned hotel in Afghanistan’s capital that left three assailants dead and at least two of the hotel guests injured as they tried to escape by jumping out from a window. Beijing on December 14 advised its citizens in Afghanistan … IS group claims hand in Kabul hotel attack
With cases on the rise, the Biden administration restarted a program that has provided hundreds of millions of tests through the Postal Service. WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Biden administration restarted a program on Thursday, December 15 that provides free coronavirus tests to American households through the Postal Service, part of a new push by the … U.S. Offers Free At-Home Covid Tests as Part of Winter Plan
CHICAGO, IL (TIP)“As the wintry weather is upon us, we at AAPI want to continue the tradition of providing comfort and warmth to those that need the help most during this holiday season,” said Dr. Ravi Kolli, President of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI). “Therefore, we are renewing the tradition under … AAPI Share the Warmth Program Brings Comfort to the Needy across the USA
The tech industry has long relied on skilled foreign workers to fill IT and engineering jobs. The majority are employed through the H-1B visa programs WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A wave of layoffs at US technology companies has forced scores of skilled immigrants on temporary visas to find new jobs within 60 days or leave the … US Tech Layoffs Cruel for Indians on H-1B Visas
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A Republican US Senator has urged Secretary of State Antony Blinken to hold a robust discussion with India on the issue of religious freedom of minorities. Senator James Lankford sent a letter to Blinken after the State Department in its annual release of Countries of Particular Concern, Special Watch List, and Entities … US Senator writes to Blinken, wants ‘robust discussion’ with India on religious freedom
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is well-qualified to serve as the US Ambassador to India, the White House said Thursday, December 15. The statement comes days after influential senator Chuck Grassley opposed Garcetti’s nomination as he faces an allegation of sexual harassment by one of his staff members.White House Press Secretary … Eric Garcetti well-qualified to serve as US Ambassador to India: White House
The Peer Academy trains peer counselors, who use their lived experience with substance use or mental health conditions to engage patients NYC Health + Hospitals has the largest hospital-based peer workforce in the city NEW YORK, NY (TIP): NYC Health + Hospitalsannounced, on December 15, a successful first year of its Peer Academy, a training … NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS CELEBRATES ITS PEER ACADEMY’S FIRST YEAR
BAYSIDE, NY(TIP): Senator John Liu, on December 16, concluded his 2022 Holiday Toy Drive with thousands of toy donations for families of soldiers at the 77th Sustainment Brigade in Fort Totten, Queens. Toy donations were collected throughout the month of December at the office of Senator Liu in Bayside, Champions Martial Arts schools, PS 242Q, … SENATOR LIU, CHAMPIONS MARTIAL ARTS INTL, OPERATION CHILD RESCUE, FO GUANG SHAN NY TEMPLE, AND PS 242Q, PRESENT TOY DONATIONS TO MILITARY FAMILIES OF THE U.S. ARMY’S 77TH SUSTAINMENT BRIGADE AT FORT TOTTEN
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) joined with his colleagues in government, community leaders and members of Nassau County’s Task Force to Combat Antisemitism on Thursday, Dec. 15 for “Latkes and Lights” – an annual celebration of this joyous holiday season. During the event hosted by Nassau County Executive … Legislator Arnold W. Drucker Commemorates Hanukkah in Nassau County at “Latkes and Lights” Event
QUEENS, NY (TIP): Karen Lin will be sworn in as the first East Asian-American woman elected to the Queens Civil Court. Karen won this past November 8th election with more than 240,000 votes. Karen Lin, joined by elected officials, community leaders, friends and family, will be sworn in on Tuesday, December 20 at 4 P.M. … Karen Lin Induction Ceremony to take place on December 20