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Ranbir says Brahmastra was reshot on Rajamouli’s dad’s suggestion

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Ranbir Kapoor has revealed that director Ayan Mukerji made changes to their upcoming film Brahmastra, after he got suggestions from SS Rajamouli’s father KV Vijayendra Prasad. Brahmastra also stars Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy, Nagarjuna, Amitabh Bachchan among others. Brahmastra is slated for a theatrical release on September 9. Ranbir and Ayan were in Visakhapatnam, Andhra … Ranbir says Brahmastra was reshot on Rajamouli’s dad’s suggestion

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2: Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani’s film continues its dream run

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Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 has managed to impress the audience well. It has been doing a roaring business at the box office ever since its release. The Kartik Aaryan film even managed to cross the Rs 150-crore mark at the worldwide box office collection. Meanwhile, in India, it collected around Rs 133 crore at the total … Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2: Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani’s film continues its dream run

Kate Miner, Jason Canela to star in horror-thriller ‘Stay Safe’

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Kate Miner, who is known for her work in the comedy-drama TV series ‘Shameless’ will be leading the horror-thriller ‘Stay Safe along with and American-Cuban actor Jason Canela. The film is about a pandemic hotzone, reports ‘Deadline’. As per ‘Deadline’, the film has entered post-production and features Miner as Eva and Canela as Patricio, with … Kate Miner, Jason Canela to star in horror-thriller ‘Stay Safe’

Poonam Pandey gets in trouble again

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Lock Upp’s former contestant Poonam Pandey seems to be stuck in a trouble yet again! A charge sheet has been filed against the model actress and her ex-husband Sam Bombay. Yes, you read that right! Canacona Police has filed a charge sheet against Poonam and Sam for committing an obscene act in 2020. The charge … Poonam Pandey gets in trouble again

Hindu teacher shot dead at Kulgam school as Kashmir sees 7th targeted killing this month

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Srinagar (TIP)- A Hindu teacher from Jammu’s Samba district, posted in Kashmir Valley’s Kulgam, was shot dead just outside the school by militants on Tuesday, May 31, morning. Target killings have left seven civilians dead this month in the Valley. Two local Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) militants were shot dead in an anti-militancy operation in Pulwama, taking … Hindu teacher shot dead at Kulgam school as Kashmir sees 7th targeted killing this month

Single-day rise of 3,712 new covid-19 infections, 5 deaths

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With 3,712 new coronavirus infections recorded in a day, India’s infection tally rose to 4,31,64,544, while the total number of active cases increased to 19,509, the Union health ministry said on Thursday, June 2. The country’s covid-19 death toll has climbed to 5,24,641, with five latest fatalities reported from Kerala, the ministry data updated at … Single-day rise of 3,712 new covid-19 infections, 5 deaths

Moosewala murder Police begin process to bring Lawrence Bishnoi to Punjab; SIT recast

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Bathinda (TIP)- Punjab Director General of Police VK Bhawra on June 1 strengthened and reconstituted the special investigation team (SIT) probing the Sidhu Moosewala murder case even as the Punjab Police have begun the process to bring jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to the state for interrogation. The six-member SIT will be headed by ADGP, Anti-Gangster … Moosewala murder Police begin process to bring Lawrence Bishnoi to Punjab; SIT recast

Lakhimpur Kheri violence witness attacked in UP

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Lakhimpur Kheri (TIP)- BKU leader Dilbag Singh, a witness in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, was allegedly attacked by two men here, police said on Wednesday, June 1. The attack took place on Tuesday night when the Bhartiya Kisan Union (Tikait) district president was returning home from Aliganj-Muda road in Gola kotwali area in his … Lakhimpur Kheri violence witness attacked in UP

ED summons Sonia Gandhi, Rahul in National Herald case

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New Delhi (TIP)- Weeks after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Pawan Bansal in connection with its National Herald money laundering probe, the central agency has summoned the party’s president Sonia Gandhi and Lok Sabha MP Rahul Gandhi to appear before it on June 8 in connection with the case filed … ED summons Sonia Gandhi, Rahul in National Herald case

Will be a small soldier of PM Modi, says Hardik Patel before joining BJP

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Ahead of joining the BJP on Thursday, June 2, Hardik Patel tweeted he is going to start a new chapter in his life with the national interest, state interest, public interest and social interest being on the top of his mind. Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, Hardik Patel wrote, “I will work as a … Will be a small soldier of PM Modi, says Hardik Patel before joining BJP

Satyendar Jain, Delhi health minister, sent to ED custody till June 9

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New Delhi (TIP)- Satyendar Jain, Delhi’s health minister, was sent to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate till June 9, a day he was arrested by the agency in a money laundering case. Jain, who holds various portfolios, including health, home and power, in the Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi, was produced in the Rouse … Satyendar Jain, Delhi health minister, sent to ED custody till June 9

Sidhu Moosewala: A life snuffed out in the prime of youth

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Ni ehda uthuga jawani ch janaja mithiye (The funeral will happen in youth). This is a line from Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala’s latest track, The Last Ride. The song, which was released in May – and has gathered over 10 million views on YouTube since – features the iconic crime scene where American rapper … Sidhu Moosewala: A life snuffed out in the prime of youth

Operation Blue Star – A festering wound

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38 years after it took place, the infamous Operation Blue Star is a festering wound for the Sikh community the world over whose psyche was terribly hurt to find their Holiest Shrine desecrated, the Holy Akal Takht — sign of the Sikh dignity-raged to the ground, and thousands of innocent pilgrims killed , all in … Operation Blue Star – A festering wound

Guru Arjan Dev: The fifth Sikh master whose martyrdom changed the course of Sikhism

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Guru Arjan (April 15, 1563 – May 30,1606) was the first of the two Gurus martyred in the Sikh faith and the fifth of the 10 Sikh Gurus. He compiled the first official edition of the Sikh scripture called the Adi Granth, which later expanded into the Guru Granth Sahib. He was born in Goindval, … Guru Arjan Dev: The fifth Sikh master whose martyrdom changed the course of Sikhism

BROOKLYN MAN SENTENCED TO EIGHT YEARS IN PRISON AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO SEX TRAFFICKING A TEEN GIRL

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QUEENS, NY (TIP): Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on June 1, that Jordan Adderley, 32, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to sex trafficking of a child, rape and other crimes. The defendant profited from the prostitution of a 16-year-old girl whom he drove to various hotels, including the now-closed … BROOKLYN MAN SENTENCED TO EIGHT YEARS IN PRISON AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO SEX TRAFFICKING A TEEN GIRL

Ford workers face uncertain future, stage protest, seek help from Tamil Nadu government

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CHENNAI (TIP): With the deadline for winding up operations nearing and with no ray of hope of another company taking over the unit, workers at Ford’s Chennai car plant have started a protest demanding better severance package. Currently, production at the plant has come to a standstill. Those workers who went in for their shift … Ford workers face uncertain future, stage protest, seek help from Tamil Nadu government

Indian American tech businessman Ramit Varma exits Los Angeles mayoral race

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LOS ANGELES (TIP): Indian American Tech businessman Ramit Varma, who spent $4 million of his own money to run for Los Angeles mayor, has quit the race and endorsed billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso. “Although Rick and I have very different backgrounds and experiences, I found that we are united by a common purpose,” … Indian American tech businessman Ramit Varma exits Los Angeles mayoral race

Indian American diplomat Gautam Rana to be nominated by US President as ambassador to Slovakia

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden is set to nominate Indian-American career diplomat Gautam Rana as the new US Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Slovakia. In a statement on Wednesday, the White House announced the president’s intent to send Rana’s nomination for further ratification. A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, US – … Indian American diplomat Gautam Rana to be nominated by US President as ambassador to Slovakia

Indian American, first woman of color, Vermont senator Kesha Ram Hinsdale ends Congressional bid

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MONTPELIER, VT (TIP): : Kesha Ram Hinsdale, the youngest Indian American to ever serve in state elected office, ended her Congressional bid Friday, May 27, announcing plans to run for re-election to the Vermont State Senate from Chittenden Southeast District. Ram Hinsdale, 35, daughter of Jewish mother and Hindu father, who made history in 2020 … Indian American, first woman of color, Vermont senator Kesha Ram Hinsdale ends Congressional bid

Canada-based Indian-origin kingpin Goldy Brar on Faridkot cops’ radar for over a year

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Canada-based Indian-origin kingpin Goldy Brar on Faridkot cops’ radar for over a year

FARIDKOT / VANCOVER (TIP): Canada-based Indian-origin gangster Goldy Brar, who took responsibility for the murder of Sidhu Moosewala, has been on the radar of the Faridkot police for over a year. After the killing of Youth Congress district president Gurlal Singh Pehalwan in 2021 here, the police had booked Satinder Singh, alias Goldy Brar, along with others. … Canada-based Indian-origin kingpin Goldy Brar on Faridkot cops’ radar for over a year

Canada based NRI initiates ‘Guru Ki Rasoi’ in Punjab to distribute free lunch boxes to over 400 needy every day

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Canada based NRI initiates ‘Guru Ki Rasoi’ to distribute free lunch boxes to over 400 needy every day

NAWANSHAHAR/VANCOUVER (TIP): With an aim to feed poor and needy persons daily, a charitable organization, Nishkaam Sewa Society, which has been started by Canada-based NRI Gurjinder Singh, a native of Chela village in Hoshiarpur, is distributing over 400 free lunch boxes across Nawanshahr and Hoshiarpur. Nishkaam Sewa Society with the help of Guru Nanak Mission … Canada based NRI initiates ‘Guru Ki Rasoi’ in Punjab to distribute free lunch boxes to over 400 needy every day

Kashmir killings: Amid fear and panic, ensure sense of security

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A Sense of fear and insecurity after yet another targeted killing in Kashmir is understandable, as is the anger. Yet, it is critical to ensure that the fatal attack in Kulgam on schoolteacher Rajni Bala from Jammu does not trigger mass panic or any displacement. That would mean playing into the hands of the terror … Kashmir killings: Amid fear and panic, ensure sense of security

Gangs of Punjab: Moosewala’s murder shows gangster culture is thriving

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The shocking murder of singer-politician Sidhu Moosewala underscores the impunity with which gangsters have been operating in Punjab in recent years. Some of them have killed their rivals or have been gunned down by cops, but others have sprung up to follow in their footsteps, serving up the deadly cocktail of murders, extortion, arms smuggling … Gangs of Punjab: Moosewala’s murder shows gangster culture is thriving

Another round of US cajoling

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Russian support makes switching of sides difficult India has been hosting recurring waves of diplomats and government officials descending from Washington with the singular purpose of removing Russia from South Block’s bouquet of painstakingly built diplomatic ties. The latest to arrive is the US Treasury’s Elizabeth Rosenberg who has built a career around ensuring that … Another round of US cajoling

The return of the great power rivalries

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“The behavior of 20th century Germany and 21st century Russia can best be explained using what John Mearsheimer calls “offensive realism”. Offensive realists argue that “revisionist powers” tend to use force to rewrite the balance of power if they find the circumstances are favorable, while the status quo powers, or the existing regional hegemons, would … The return of the great power rivalries

‘World order’ in the context of Ukraine war

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What stands remote and far-reaching is that the West does appear to have sown seeds of a major European conflict owing to its inability to create an ambience of mutual trust, faith and confidence with its giant eastern landmass spanning from (border of) Vilnius to Vladivostok in the Far East.” “As the conflict of the … ‘World order’ in the context of Ukraine war

Sidhu Moosewala assassination case: AAP govt lands deep in hot waters

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“Neither the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann nor any of the senior members of the High Command of AAP, including its Convener, Arvind Kejriwal, could visualize the serious consequences they would counter for their action of cutting down security cover of eminent personalities, including politicians, religious leaders, artists, and policemen. “The broad daylight assassination of folk … Sidhu Moosewala assassination case: AAP govt lands deep in hot waters

IRS extends VITA and TCE grants application deadline

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service has extended the deadline to June 17 for accepting applications for the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant programs which will allow some organizations to apply for annual funding for up to three years. Grants.gov will continue accepting applications through June … IRS extends VITA and TCE grants application deadline

IRS seeks to offer jobs to thousands of workers this summer

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WASHINGTON , D.C. (TIP): To boost its workforce and better help taxpayers and businesses, the Internal Revenue Service announced today that it’s looking to hire over 4,000 contact representative positions at several IRS offices nationwide this summer. A contact representative provides administrative and technical assistance to individuals and businesses primarily over the phone, through written … IRS seeks to offer jobs to thousands of workers this summer

Republican Senatorial candidate in Nevada reaches out to Indian-Americans

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A Republican Senatorial candidate in Nevada is reaching out to the influential Indian-American community as part of the massive GOP effort to rip the Democrats of its seat from the State. Over the weekend, Adam Laxalt, a former Attorney General of Nevada and now running for the US Senate Seat from Nevada, … Republican Senatorial candidate in Nevada reaches out to Indian-Americans