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Tribunal orders removal of BrahMos CEO over lapses after top scientist complains

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The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has ordered the removal of Jaiteerth R Joshi as Director General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BrahMos Aerospace and directed the Defence Ministry to reconsider the claim of senior scientist Sivasubramaniam Nambi Naidu for the top post. Naidu had challenged Joshi’s appointment, alleging procedural lapses. In its order passed … Tribunal orders removal of BrahMos CEO over lapses after top scientist complains

Anaconda: This Jack Black–Paul Rudd film isn’t good, but it’s making people laugh until they snort

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If there’s one actor who can commit to absolute chaos and still make it work, it’s Jack Black. And in case you somehow missed it, yes — he’s starring in the latest Anaconda movie. Paired with Paul Rudd, the casting alone feels like a joke. Set up as a survival thriller with a comedic edge, … Anaconda: This Jack Black–Paul Rudd film isn’t good, but it’s making people laugh until they snort

SC puts its own ruling on Aravalli redefining in abeyance

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New Delhi (TIP)- Noting that certain clarifications were needed regarding the definition of Aravalli Hills it recently approved, the Supreme Court on Monday, Dec 29,  ordered to keep in abeyance its November 20 ruling that was based on a committee’s recommendations. A three-judge special vacation Bench led by CJI Surya Kant decided to set up … SC puts its own ruling on Aravalli redefining in abeyance

Alia Bhatt’s Alpha postponed to avoid clash with Salman’s Battle of Galwan

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Yash Raj Films has decided to delay the release of its upcoming spy thriller Alpha, which was previously scheduled for April 17, 2026. The decision was made to prevent a direct clash with Battle of Galwan, an anticipated war drama starring Salman Khan that is slated for release around the same time. The postponement was … Alia Bhatt’s Alpha postponed to avoid clash with Salman’s Battle of Galwan

Huma Qureshi is Elizabeth in Yash’s Toxic

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The first look of Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth in the highly anticipated film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has been officially revealed. The film, led by Rocking Star Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas, is slated for a wide theatrical release on March 19, 2026, coinciding with several regional festivals. Qureshi’s introduction into the project … Huma Qureshi is Elizabeth in Yash’s Toxic

Unnao rape case: Apex court puts on hold HC relief for rape convict Sengar

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New Delhi/Muscat (TIP)- The Supreme Court on Monday stopped the release of former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker Kuldeep Singh Sengar, staying a Delhi high court’s order last week that had opened the door for him to walk free and noting that the 2017 Unnao rape case convict was found guilty under both the Protection … Unnao rape case: Apex court puts on hold HC relief for rape convict Sengar

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera: Kartik-Ananya’s film fails to impress

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Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday’s film Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri was released in theaters on December 25, Christmas Day. Due to the holiday release, the film was expected to have a strong opening. However, Ranveer Singh’s film Dhurandhar has created such a storm at the box office that new releases are … Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera: Kartik-Ananya’s film fails to impress

Congress flags attack on Christians, writes to PM Modi

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Congress MP and general secretary K C Venugopal has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that Christmas celebrations this year were overshadowed by a coordinated wave of intimidation and violence against Christians across BJP-ruled states and urging immediate intervention to ensure such incidents do not recur. In his letter on Monday, Dec 29, Venugopal … Congress flags attack on Christians, writes to PM Modi

Two Telangana women, on US job hunt, killed in California car crash

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Parminder Aujla SACRAMENTO (TIP): A car accident in California has claimed the lives of two young women from Telangana, Pullakhandam Meghana Rani and Kadiyala Bhavana, both 24, who were pursuing their dreams in the US. The accident occurred while they were returning from a trip with friends. The incident has left their families and community … Two Telangana women, on US job hunt, killed in California car crash

Twenty-year-old Indian-origin student shot dead near University of Toronto

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TORONTO (TIP) : A 20-year-old Indian doctoral student has been shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus (UTSC), with authorities probing the case as a homicide, officials said. The shooting took place on Tuesday, December 23, and the Toronto police on Wednesday, December 24, identified the victim as Shivank Avasthi, the Canadian Broadcasting … Twenty-year-old Indian-origin student shot dead near University of Toronto

Thirty Indian origin arrested for illegally operating semi-trucks

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El CENTRO, CA (TIP) : U.S. Border Patrol agents have arrested 30 Indian nationals living in the United States without legal status after discovering they were operating semi-trucks with commercial driver’s licenses, authorities said this week. The arrests were part of a broader immigration enforcement effort in California’s El Centro Sector, where agents apprehended 49 undocumented … Thirty Indian origin arrested for illegally operating semi-trucks

Indian-origin man wins race discrimination claim against KFC franchise manager in UK

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LONDON (TIP) : An Indian man who accused his manager at a KFC franchise outlet in south-east London of wrongful dismissal and race discrimination has won nearly 67,000 pounds in compensation after a tribunal ruled in his favor. Madhesh Ravichandran, from Tamil Nadu, told an employment tribunal hearing that his Sri Lankan Tamil boss discriminated … Indian-origin man wins race discrimination claim against KFC franchise manager in UK

Indian-origin human rights Singapore based lawyer M Ravi found dead

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SINGAPORE (TIP) : An Indian-origin former lawyer, M Ravi, widely known for representing death row inmates, including Malaysians, in Singapore, has died on Wednesday at 56. He was found dead in the early hours of December 24, according to a report by The Straits Times. The police are investigating a case of unnatural death, said … Indian-origin human rights Singapore based lawyer M Ravi found dead

Indian American oncologist Shikhar Mehrotra wins Medical University of South Carolina’s Impact award

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COLUMBIA, SC (TIP): Indian American oncologist Shikhar Mehrotra has received the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) President’s Values in Action (VIA) 2025 Impact award for his groundbreaking work in immunotherapy and its significant impact on cancer patients. Mehrotra received the 2025 Impact Award from MUSC President David J. Cole and his spouse Kathy Cole … Indian American oncologist Shikhar Mehrotra wins Medical University of South Carolina’s Impact award

Indian American internist Padmaja Patel named to the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee

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AUSTIN, TX (TIP) : Dr. Padmaja Patel, a board-certified Indian American internist specializing in lifestyle medicine and healthcare transformation strategies, has been named to the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee by Gov. Greg Abbott. Dr. Patel, who is the president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) and Chief Medical Officer of Nudj Health, an … Indian American internist Padmaja Patel named to the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee

10 Indians confirmed dead after joining Russian army, 4 still missing, says man searching for brother

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Among them, three were from Punjab, and the other seven were from Uttar Pradesh and Jammu NEW YORK / NEW DELHI (TIP): Ten Indian youths who had gone abroad to earn a livelihood and later joined the Russian army have been confirmed dead. Among them, three were from Punjab, and the other seven were from … 10 Indians confirmed dead after joining Russian army, 4 still missing, says man searching for brother

22-year-old Indian-origin student arrested in US for arson, terrorist threat

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HOUSTON (TIP) : A 22-year-old Indian-origin student has been arrested in the US on charges of arson and terroristic threat against family members, according to official records. Manojh Sai Lella, a senior at the University of Texas at Dallas, was arrested by Frisco police on Monday. Police responded to Lella’s home after family members reported … 22-year-old Indian-origin student arrested in US for arson, terrorist threat

Trump administration moves to void thousands of asylum claims

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Trump administration has launched a nationwide campaign to invalidate the asylum claims of thousands of people with active cases in U.S. immigration courts by arguing that they can be deported to countries other than their own, CBS News reported on Tuesday, December 30. Another report says that U.S. could deny migrants … Trump administration moves to void thousands of asylum claims

Indian-origin billionaire Jayshree Ullal outshines tech giants like Nadella, Pichai

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NEW YORK (TIP): Jayshree Ullal, the president and CEO of Arista Networks, has made history by becoming the world’s richest Indian-origin woman entrepreneur, topping the Hurun Rich List 2025 with a staggering net worth of USD 5.7 billion. This impressive feat surpasses tech giants like Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai, with Ullal’s wealth being more … Indian-origin billionaire Jayshree Ullal outshines tech giants like Nadella, Pichai

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia dies at 80

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PM Modi, Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus, Sheikh Hasina offer condolences NEW DELHI / NEW YORK (TIP): Khaleda Zia, the longtime chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a three-time prime minister, died on Tuesday morning , December 30, 2025), in Dhaka after a prolonged illness. She was 80. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday … Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia dies at 80

Dr. Hari Shukla Honored with Key to New York City; Joins a Distinguished Lineage of Global Luminaries

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By I.S. Saluja NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Dr. Hari Shukla, a highly reputed pediatrician based in Queens, New York, was on December 29, presented with the prestigious Key to New York City by Mayor Eric Adams at a special ceremony honoring his lifetime of service to children, community welfare, and humanitarian causes. The award recognizes … Dr. Hari Shukla Honored with Key to New York City; Joins a Distinguished Lineage of Global Luminaries

Mark Carney’s new package to Ukraine has Canadians divided

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TORONTO (TIP): When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rolled out a new economic package for war-torn Ukraine as he and Volodymyr Zelenskyy met briefly at a Halifax-area airport, a chain of reactions, both for and against helping a nation in distress, started. The two leaders embraced as Carney welcomed Zelenskyy to Canada. Zelenskyy touched down … Mark Carney’s new package to Ukraine has Canadians divided

Mark Carney names Mark to head the US Embassy

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TORONTO (TIP): Going by the adage that you trust your own tribesmen more than others has proven true, as Prime Minister Mark Carney has placed his trust in a fellow financial expert, Mark Wiseman, to head the Canadian Embassy in the United States. Mark Carney, who himself has been a career banker, while announcing the … Mark Carney names Mark to head the US Embassy

December 19 New York & Dallas E – Edition

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Brown University shooting suspect died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials say

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BOSTON (TIP): A man suspected of killing two and wounding nine others at Brown University, and then killing a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor, has been found dead in a New Hampshire storage facility where he had rented a unit, officials said. Claudio Neves Valente, 48, a Portuguese national and a former Brown student, was … Brown University shooting suspect died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials say

Houston hosts Diwali celebration marking UNESCO cultural heritage status

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The Consulate General of India in Houston, in collaboration with BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, hosts the celebration HOUSTON (TIP): A special event celebrating the inclusion of Diwali in UNESCO’s cultural heritage list was held at the Indian mission here. The event, organized last week, featured a ceremonial lamp-lighting, cultural performances and a light show, with … Houston hosts Diwali celebration marking UNESCO cultural heritage status

Canada, U.S. to launch formal talks to review their FTA in mid-January 2026

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Mark Carney confirmed to Provincial leaders that Dominic LeBlanc will be the country’s point person for U.S.-Canada trade relations TORONTO (TIP): Canada and the U.S. will launch formal discussions to the review their free trade agreement in mid-January 2026, the office of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said. The Prime Minister confirmed to Provincial leaders … Canada, U.S. to launch formal talks to review their FTA in mid-January 2026

NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS STREET HEALTH OUTREACH + WELLNESS (SHOW) PROGRAM DISTRIBUTES OVER 14,000 CLOTHING ITEMS DONATED BY UNIQLO

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Distribution of UNIQLO’s HEATTECH thermal tops, bottoms, and socks provides critical protective layers for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness and prolonged cold weather exposure. Since program’s launch, SHOW teams have provided over 280,000 engagements to New Yorkers, including 35,000 visits with a primary care provider NEW YORK, NY (TIP): NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that … NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS STREET HEALTH OUTREACH + WELLNESS (SHOW) PROGRAM DISTRIBUTES OVER 14,000 CLOTHING ITEMS DONATED BY UNIQLO

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Assess Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Education and Establish Advisory Committee to Support AANHPI Content in Schools

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ALBANY, NY (TIP): Governor Kathy Hochul signed Legislation S7855E/A8463-E which assesses teaching on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history in social studies curricula in New York and establishes an advisory committee on the future of AANHPI content in schools. By signing this bill, the Governor demonstrates her commitment to ensuring all New … Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Assess Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Education and Establish Advisory Committee to Support AANHPI Content in Schools

Operation Gall Stone: Bloodless, Biley coup

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Did you ever pay attention to this small little organ lying unnoticed in the lap of your liver! I always knew my gall bladder was a moody little organ, but I didn’t realize it had been running a full-time jewellery business inside me. If anyone had told me a month ago that I was secretly … Operation Gall Stone: Bloodless, Biley coup