Tokyo (TIP): A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on March 16 night, smashing furniture, knocking out power and killing four people. A small tsunami reached shore, but the low-risk advisory was lifted by Thursday morning. The region is part of northern Japan that was devastated by a … Powerful quake off north Japan kills 4, more than 90 injured
Kyiv/Lviv (TIP): Russia’s foreign ministry said on March 17 that giving Ukraine air defence systems, as requested by Ukraine’s president in the U.S. Congress a day earlier, would be a destabilising factor that would not bring peace to the country. Ukrainian President VolodymyrZelenskiy urged American lawmakers on Wednesday to do more to protect his country … Russia says air defence systems for Ukraine would destabilise situation
Kiev (TIP): Ukraine has legalisedcryptocurrency as the country received donations worth tens of millions of dollars from individuals and groups to help it fight the Russian invasion. Ukraine President VolodymyrZelensky has signed the law that creates conditions for further formation of the legal field in the market of virtual assets. The new market will be … Ukraine legalisescryptocurrency to fight Russian invasion
Berlin (TIP): Invoking the fall of the Berlin Wall, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on March 17 urged German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to tear down what he called a wall between “free and unfree” Europe and stop the war in Ukraine. Speaking to the Bundestag by video link, Zelenskyy appealed to Scholz to restore freedom to … Zelenskyy urges Germany to tear down wall dividing free and unfree Europe
London (TIP): The UK government will lift all its remaining Covid-19 pandemic-related international travel restrictions from March 17, including the requirement for travellers to fill in a compulsory Passenger Locator Form prior to entering the country. From 4 am GMT on March 17, arrivals into the UK will no longer be required to submit travel … UK to lift all remaining Covid international travel restrictions
Seoul (TIP): A North Korean missile fired from its capital region exploded in mid-air in an apparent failed launch on March 16, South Korea’s military said, amid speculation that the North could soon launch its biggest long-range missile in its most significant provocation in years. Details of the missile explosion weren’t immediately known. But the … North Korean missile explodes mid-air in failed launch
Lahore (TIP): Twenty-one students of Pakistan’s Punjab University here were injured, some of them critically, when they clashed with members of a radical Islamic outfit who objected to a boy and a girl sitting together. A girl and a boy were seen sitting at a canteen outside the Gender Studies Department on March 15, when … 21 students injured in Pakistan’s Punjab University campus clash over boy and girl sitting together
Islamabad (TIP): In a first, a private trader in India has exported commercial goods to Uzbekistan through Pakistan and Afghanistan in a historic trade activity linking the four countries, according to a media report. Trucks carrying 140 tonnes of cargo, mostly sugar from India, departed Kabul on March 16 for the Uzbek capital Tashkent, the … In a first, Indian trader exports goods to Uzbekistan via Pak and Afghanistan
REZSZOW, POLAND (TIP): As a devastating humanitarian crisis unfolds in Ukraine, hundreds of thousands are fleeing the warzone seeking refuge in neighboring countries. This has included thousands of Indian nationals, mainly students, who have been left stranded amid the conflict. “Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally called BAPS to assist the government’s efforts for the … International group BAPS of Indian-origin volunteers helping refugees fleeing Ukraine
HYDERABAD (TIP): A student from Telangana has died in a road accident in Germany, according to information received by his family. Amar Singh, 27, died in an accident that occurred on March 13. Officials from Germany informed the family on Wednesday night. A car in which he was travelling with a few friends met with … Indian-origin Telangana student dies in road accident in Germany
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Indian origin political activist Shefali Razdan Duggal as his envoy to the Netherlands, according to the White House. An immigrant to the US from Kashmir, Duggal, 50, has been raised in Cincinnati, Chicago, New York and Boston. The White House made the … Indian-origin political activist Shefali Razdan nominated as envoy to Netherlands
WASHINGTON (TIP): An Indian origin doctor has been killed by persons who allegedly stole his Mercedes Benz and hit him with the car, according to Washington police. Police said that the suspect entered Rakesh Patel’s car when he was outside it and hit him while fleeing in the vehicle on Tuesday, March 8. Police have … Indian-origin doctor run over by thieves fleeing in his car
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): An Indian American documented dreamer has told lawmakers that she would be forced to leave the US, where she has spent her entire life since the age of four, in eight months in the absence of any meaningful legislative reforms in immigration system that addressed the major issue of aged-out kids.Dreamers are … Indian American documented dreamer tells lawmakers she would be forced to leave US without change in immigration system
ANTANANARIVO,MADAGASCAR (TIP): As part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to commemorate India’s 75th year of independence, a “Green Triangle” named after Mahatma Gandhi was inaugurated in Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo by Mayor of Antananarivo Naina Andriantsitohaina and India’s Ambassador to Madagascar Abhay Kumar on Wednesday, March16 at a special ceremony here. The ceremony was attended … Green Triangle’ named after Mahatma Gandhi inaugurated in Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Observing that India walks a difficult middle ground on the Ukraine crisis, two Democratic lawmakers Wednesday urged India to condemn Russian military operations against Ukraine which they said have no place in the 21st century. In a letter to India’s Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Congressman Ted W Lieu and … 2 Democratic lawmakers urge India to condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine
The boosters would bolster immunity among older Americans, officials say NEW YORK (TIP): New Yorkers , 65 and older, may soon be able to get a second COVID-19 vaccine booster to increase the durability of their coronavirus vaccinations, a Patch report says. Pfizer and its coronavirus vaccine partner, BioNTech, have asked the Food and Drug … Booster For People 65 And Older
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Biden administration is working to build a global coalition far beyond G7 and NATO partners, the White House has said. Some of the biggest countries like China, India, Brazil and Mexico are not part of America’s economic warfare against Russia, but that does not undermine the efforts of the Biden administration … US working towards global coalition far beyond G7, NATO partners: White House
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove), in a letter to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, demanded that before a Settlement with LIPA regarding Glenwood Landing is finalized, the County Executive should meet the Legislator and “the leaders of the North Shore School District for a full briefing on the terms of the … Nassau County Legislator Delia De Riggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) demands a formal briefing on Settlement with LIPA regarding Glenwood Landing
By Murtaza Ali Khan NEW YORK (TIP): William Hurt has passed away at the age of 71. After studying at Tufts University and transferring to Juilliard to study acting, Hurt started bagging roles on stage and screen. The 1980 film Altered States was his breakthrough film. While he won his first and only Oscar for … Tirlok Malik pays tribute to Academy Award winner William Hurt who passed away at 71
Beautiful moments from Krishna’s life and his unconditional love and friendship to be celebrated NEW YORK (TIP): A New York-based cultural organization is set to celebrate Holi with fervor through special festivities including a puppet show, art activities, and Indian dance workshops to commemorate the Indian festival of colors and spread awareness among communities here … Puppet show on Lord Krishna, Indian dance workshops to be among highlights of special Holi celebration in New York City
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Moderna said late Thursday, March 17, that it asked the Food and Drug Administration for emergency authorization of a second booster of its coronavirus vaccine for all adults, a significantly broader request than Pfizer and BioNTech filed for their shot this week, says a New York Times report. The request is likely … Moderna asks the F.D.A. for authorization for a second booster for all adults
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden Wednesday, March 16, called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin “a war criminal”, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues with devastating consequences for civilians. “I think he (Putin) is a war criminal,” Biden told reporters at a White House event. He was responding to a question if Putin is … Biden calls Russian President Vladimir Putin ‘war criminal’
CHICAGO, IL (TIP): Telugu Association of Greater Chicago (TAGC) the first Telugu organization in the USA, celebrated Women’s Day on March 6th,2022 at Monty’s Elegant banquets in Bensenville, IL. TAGC is devoted to the awareness and promotion of Telugu Heritage and Culture in the Midwest region headquartered in Chicago. The association was originally founded in … TAGC Women’s Day attracts hundreds of attendees with a variety of activities and fashion competition
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The United States remains in touch with Indian leaders and continues to encourage them to work closely with it to stand up against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the White House said Wednesday, March 16. “As you know, we remain in touch through a range of channels from our national security team … Encourage Indian leaders to work closely with US to stand up against Putin’s invasion of Ukraine: WH
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The United States on Wednesday, March 16, welcomed an International Court of Justice order that asked Russia to immediately suspend its military operations in Ukraine. Describing it as a significant ruling, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said that the ICJ “clearly and unequivocally” ordered Russia to immediately suspend its military operations. “The … Indian judge votes against Russia in world court for invading Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): “The International Commission for Human Rights and Religious Freedom (ICHRRF) welcomes Prof. Dr. Arvind Sharma to the International Advisory Board”, a press release announcing Dr. Sharma’s joining the ICHRRF said. Dr. Arvind Sharma is the Birks Professor of Comparative Religion in the Faculty of Religious Studies at McGill University. His interest in … Prof. Arvind Sharma joins ICHRRF’s International Advisory Board
“Those who fail to learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat it”. Conversely, those who learn from history are most likely to succeed. In politics, as in every other sphere, one looks for success. Narendra Modi who was not welcome in the United States of America for more than a decade got his … Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will do well to seek the cooperation of the Punjabi Diaspora for regaining the State’s Glory
The rout of the Congress in the recent Assembly elections confirms the view that the grand old party is in terminal decline, and that the 2024 parliamentary election would pit the BJP not against the Congress but a coalition of regional parties, with or without the Congress. When the BJP won power at the Centre … Congress must reform: It’s in the interest of democracy
The public discourse in the election campaign and the results have shown that the BJP is not invincible. The significant increase in the Samajwadi Party’s vote-seat share shows the limits of communal politics, which further indicates that communal consciousness was not the decisive factor for many voters, and such consciousness is subject to change. The … Four reasons for the BJP’s triumph in UP
The impact of the Ukraine war on global interconnectedness is a cause for worry in the post-World War order Nearly three weeks into the Russian war on Ukraine, the cost to India is still to be counted. While some are focusing on how India’s refusal to criticize Russia’s actions, and the string of abstentions at … Fragmenting World Order, United Nations