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SEC PRAISES WHISTLEBLOWERS AFTER $1.3 BILLION AWARDED IN 10 YEARS

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As the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission celebrated the National Whistleblower Day, Director of Enforcement Gurbir S. Grewal  gave a speech praising the program and the people that come forward and are awarded for their tips and evidence. The SEC has awarded more than $1.3 billion to 278 individuals ever since its first award in SEC PRAISES WHISTLEBLOWERS AFTER $1.3 BILLION AWARDED IN 10 YEARS

The Hindu Temple of North America to celebrate Sri Ganesha Chaturthi Festival ; Maha Kumbhabhishekam

FLUSHING, NY (TIP): The Hindu Temple Society of North America will be celebrating its 5th Re-consecration (Kumbhabhishekam) of all the Devatas enshrined in the Temple, including the Gopuras, from August 31st thru September 7th, 2022. In addition, our annual festival for Sri Ganesha Chaturthi celebrations will begin on August 29th and conclude on September 11th The Hindu Temple of North America to celebrate Sri Ganesha Chaturthi Festival ; Maha Kumbhabhishekam

MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT DECLARATION TO RAPIDLY PROCURE SHELTER, SERVICES FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS

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Emergency Procurement Declaration will allow City to rapidly Contract with Shelter and Service Providers City in discussions with Federal Government to seek reimbursements for emergency costs NEW YORK (TIP): New York City Mayor Eric Adams  announced, August 1,  an emergency procurement declaration to rapidly procure shelter and other services for people seeking asylum in New MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT DECLARATION TO RAPIDLY PROCURE SHELTER, SERVICES FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS

Rotary club of Plainsboro, North & South Brunswick celebrates Installation of officers for the Rotary Year 2022-2023

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NORTH BRUNSWICK,NJ (TIP): Rotary Club of Plainsboro, North & South Brunswick, held its Annual Changing of the Guard ceremony and inducted new office bearers for the rotary year 2022-2023. Outgoing President of the club Blisse Vakkalagadda presented various projects that the club completed during her presidency. Blisse along with Sudharani Kankanala, had also played a Rotary club of Plainsboro, North & South Brunswick celebrates Installation of officers for the Rotary Year 2022-2023

Long Island Indo American Lions Club holds first meeting under the new President Dr. Sunil Mehra

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JERICHO, NY (TIP):  Long Island Indo American Lions Club held  its 1st Monthly Meeting for the Fiscal Year 2022-23,at the Cotillion Restaurant, in Jericho, NY, July 25 evening, under the leadership of the President, Dr. Sunil Mehra, with over 40 members in attendance.  Members made  commitments to serve the community under the various projects throughout Long Island Indo American Lions Club holds first meeting under the new President Dr. Sunil Mehra

JLF USA Returns with Live In-Person Events September 9th-18th, 2022with JLF Houston, JLF New York and JLF Colorado

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NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Teamwork Arts, producer of the annual Jaipur Literature Festival and the international extensions of JLF, returns to the USA with live in-person programs, offering prominent speakers, authors and writers with the aim of embracing literature, arts and culture. Scheduled to take place from September 9th-18th, the three festivals are: JLF Houston JLF USA Returns with Live In-Person Events September 9th-18th, 2022with JLF Houston, JLF New York and JLF Colorado

Battery Dance presents the 41st Annual Battery Dance Festival

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NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Battery Dance Festival is New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival. Each year, the Festival draws a combined audience of over 12,000 in-person and over 35,000 virtual viewers. Free Outdoor Performances August 13-19, 2022 7:00 – 9:00pm Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park – Battery Park City Indoor Closing Event Battery Dance presents the 41st Annual Battery Dance Festival

BROOKLYN BOROUGH PRESIDENT ANTONIO REYNOSOALLOCATES $15.6M TO NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/KINGS COUNTYTO RENOVATE NICU AND MOTHER-BABY UNITS

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Enhancements will help reduce racial disparities in obstetrics care andhelp improve health outcomes among pregnant people of color BROOKLYN, NY (TIP):  Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced , July 28, that his administration has allocated $15.625 million to NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County to help renovate the facility’s newborn intensive care unit (NICU) and Mother-Baby BROOKLYN BOROUGH PRESIDENT ANTONIO REYNOSOALLOCATES $15.6M TO NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/KINGS COUNTYTO RENOVATE NICU AND MOTHER-BABY UNITS

Stamford City joins hands with GOPIO-CT to celebrate India’s 75th Anniversary with Flag Hoisting and India Festival in Stamford on Sunday Aug. 7th

STAMFORD, CT (TIP): India got its independence from the British in 1947. To mark the 75th Anniversary of India’s independence, the Connecticut chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO-CT) has joined hands with Stamford City and Mill River Collaborative to host India Festival in Stamford to commemorate Indian Independence, when the Stamford City joins hands with GOPIO-CT to celebrate India’s 75th Anniversary with Flag Hoisting and India Festival in Stamford on Sunday Aug. 7th

Richmond Hill, Ozone Park (Little Guyana, India and Bangladesh), celebrate historic election of Albert Baldeo as District Leader in Queens

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Comeback hailed as triumph of good over evil RICHMOND HILL, NY  (TIP): Albert Baldeo brought triumph, inspiration and pride to the large South Asian and Indo-Caribbean population in Queens at the last elections. Baldeo, who came the closest to winning a State Senate seat when he was declared the new Senator, but which decision was Richmond Hill, Ozone Park (Little Guyana, India and Bangladesh), celebrate historic election of Albert Baldeo as District Leader in Queens

AS HEAT CONTINUES INTO NEXT WEEK, NYC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE URGE NEW YORKERS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS

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Cooling centers will remain open through Tuesday. To find the nearest location, including hours of operation, call 311 or visit the City’s Cooling Center Finder NEW YORK CITY (TIP):  As high heat and humidity are expected to affect New York City through Tuesday, New York City Emergency Management and the Department of Health and Mental AS HEAT CONTINUES INTO NEXT WEEK, NYC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE URGE NEW YORKERS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS

Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj takes over as India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations

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NEW YORK (TIP): Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj is not new to the Permanent Mission of India here. In fact, it is a kind of a return of the native for her. She was posted as Counsellor at the  Permanent Mission here  from 2002-2005, where she dealt with a wide range of political issues, including UN Peacekeeping, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj takes over as India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations

Remembering the deadly Oak Creek Sikh Temple shooting 10 years later

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The Indian Panorama announces institution of Lieutenant Brian Murphy Medal of Honor to be awarded annually OAK CREEK, WI (TIP): The Sikh Community of Wisconsin  and worldwide is  remembering on August 5 not only those who laid down their lives in an armed attack on Oak Creek Gurdwara but also a rare act of valor Remembering the deadly Oak Creek Sikh Temple shooting 10 years later

Prominent Rajasthani community leader Prem Bhandari congratulates Jagdeep Dhankhar on his election as Vice President of India

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NEW YORK (TIP): Mr. Prem Bhandari, International coordinator of Akhil Bharatiya Rajasthani Bhasha Manyata Sangharsh  Samiti, and Media Chairman of Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) has welcomed the election of Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar as the Vice President of India. He said in a statement to The Indian Panorama that it is a matter of Prominent Rajasthani community leader Prem Bhandari congratulates Jagdeep Dhankhar on his election as Vice President of India

Congress MPs stage protest against price rise; Rahul, Priyanka among several leaders detained

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NEW DELHI (TIP): The Congress protest here on August 5 appears to be Kumbhakarna  waking up. Wearing black clothes, Congress leaders hit the streets on August 5, 2022 to protest against price rise and unemployment with a host of them, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, being detained by police amid dramatic standoffs outside Congress MPs stage protest against price rise; Rahul, Priyanka among several leaders detained

Anushka Sharma to undergo cricket training in England

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For her next film, titled Chakda Xpress, Anushka Sharma is going to train in Leeds, UK, to prepare for her role. A source close to the actress says, “Anushka is leaving no stone unturned to become Jhulan on screen. She will prepare her body. She will perfect her cricket skills in Leeds from mid-August before Anushka Sharma to undergo cricket training in England

Dia Mirza mourns the demise of her niece

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Dia Mirza took to social media and shared the heartbreaking news of her niece, Tanya Kakde’s demise. A few hours back, Dia took to Instagram and posted a picture of her niece. She also penned an emotional note with the photo, remembering her. The note read, “My neice. My child. My jaan. Gone into the Dia Mirza mourns the demise of her niece

‘Jai Bhim’, ‘Gangubai’ top noms at Melbourne film fest

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Alia Bhatt-starrer ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ has dominated the nominations for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) Awards 2022. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial is nominated in three categories, including Best Film, Best Actress and Best Director. Ranveer Singh’s sports drama ‘83’ and Suriya’s ‘Jai Bhim’ will also compete with ‘Gangubai’ for the Best Film award. Apart ‘Jai Bhim’, ‘Gangubai’ top noms at Melbourne film fest

Huma Qureshi makes fierce return in ‘Maharani’ trailer

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Makers of the upcoming season two of political drama series ‘Maharani’ have finally unveiled their official trailer. Taking to Instagram, actress Huma Qureshi dropped the trailer, which she captioned, “Her every move will matter. #MaharaniS2, streaming on 25th Aug only on #SonyLIV #MaharaniOnSonyLIV.” In the trailer, Qureshi could be seen portraying the role of a Huma Qureshi makes fierce return in ‘Maharani’ trailer

Angelina Jolie shakes a leg at daughter college send-off party

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In a video shared by Morehouse College, Angelina Jolie is seen dancing at her daughter Zahara Jolie-Pitt’s college send-off event. After trying to do a few dance steps with the alumni, Angelina leaves the dance floor and goes towards Zahara for a hug. The video is captioned, “We Love To See It. Angelina Jolie and Angelina Jolie shakes a leg at daughter college send-off party

Justice UU Lalit’s name recommended for next Chief Justice of India

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Thursday, August 4, recommended the name of Justice UU Lalit, the senior-most Supreme Court judge, to be appointed the next Chief Justice of India. Justice Lalit has been part of several landmark judgments, including the one which held the practice of divorce through instant ‘triple talaq’ among Muslims Justice UU Lalit’s name recommended for next Chief Justice of India

Amber Heard secretly sells home for big profit after defamation trial loss

Actress Amber Heard has secretly sold her home in Southern California for a big profit after the defamation trial loss. TMZ has reported that the 36-year-old actress has begun raising some of that cash by selling her Yucca Valley home in the California desert for $1.05 million, a profit of about $500,000 for her, with Amber Heard secretly sells home for big profit after defamation trial loss

Shakira faces an 8-yr  prison term for alleged tax evasion

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Spanish prosecutors said Friday they would seek a prison sentence of more than eight years against global music superstar Shakira, after she rejected a plea deal on accusations of tax evasion. Prosecutors in Barcelona will also demand a fine of nearly 24 million euros ($24.5 million) from the 45-year-old “Hips don’t Lie” songstress, whom they Shakira faces an 8-yr  prison term for alleged tax evasion

Taylor Swift hits back at being blamed for carbon emissions

American singer and songwriter Taylor Swift’s team has responded after a new study showed the singer topping a list of celebrities whose private jets have produced the highest amount of carbon dioxide so far in 2022. According to The Hollywood Reporter, on Friday, UK-based sustainability marketing firm Yard shared a report revealing that the pop Taylor Swift hits back at being blamed for carbon emissions

Loan EMIs to go up after RBI hikes rates by 50 basis points to 5.4%

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New Delhi (TIP)- The Reserve Bank of India hiked its key lending rate by 50 basis points to pre-pandemic levels of 5.40 per cent on Friday, a third increase in a row to tame surging inflation which has remained above the upper end of the central bank’s target this year. With June retail inflation at Loan EMIs to go up after RBI hikes rates by 50 basis points to 5.4%

India’s updated climate pledge to Paris Agreement gets Union Cabinet nod

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New Delhi (TIP)-The Union Cabinet on Wednesday, August 3,  approved India’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) incorporating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Panchamrit’ strategy announced at the Glasgow conference aiming to strengthen global efforts to tackle climate change. India aims to reduce emissions intensity of its GDP by 45 per cent by 2030, from 2005 level, India’s updated climate pledge to Paris Agreement gets Union Cabinet nod

Distribution of freebies inevitably leads to economic disaster: Centre to SC

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New Delhi (TIP)- Distribution of freebies inevitably leads to “future economic disaster”, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Wednesday, August 3,  where it came out in full support of a PIL against the practice of political parties promising handouts during elections. The fresh stand of the central government before a bench headed by Chief Distribution of freebies inevitably leads to economic disaster: Centre to SC

US singer Mary Millben to attend Independence Day celebrations in India

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African-American singer Mary Milben, who is known for her moving rendition of ‘Om jai jagadish hare’ and ‘Jana gana mana’, is travelling to India to attend the celebrations related to the country’s 75th anniversary of Independence. “Following in the footsteps of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. and his pilgrimage to India in 1959, I am US singer Mary Millben to attend Independence Day celebrations in India

MPs don’t have immunity from arrest during Parl session: M Venkaiah Naidu

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New Delhi (TIP)- Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday, August 5,  said that members of Parliament cannot be exempted from being arrested in criminal cases when a session of the House is underway, PTI reported. It is a wrong notion that MPs can avoid summons issued by law enforcement agencies, Naidu added. His MPs don’t have immunity from arrest during Parl session: M Venkaiah Naidu

Congress holds ‘black protest’ against price rise, BJP says it’s for Ram Mandir

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New Delhi (TIP)- Dressed in all black, Congress leaders took to streets on Friday as they held a nationwide protest against price rise, unemployment, and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) hike on essential items. However, the Congress’s plan to ‘gherao’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence was foiled by the Delhi Police as officials initiated Congress holds ‘black protest’ against price rise, BJP says it’s for Ram Mandir