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UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak admits attending Downing Street lockdown party

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London (TIP): UK’s Indian-origin Chancellor Rishi Sunak has admitted to attending Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s lockdown birthday party in 2020 but refused to say what happened when he entered the room and claimed that he was there for a meeting to discuss the Covid-19 situation. His comments came after Johnson’s five aides, including longstanding policy … UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak admits attending Downing Street lockdown party

Australia to reopen borders to vaccinated tourists from Feb 21

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Canberra (TIP): Australia will open its borders to all vaccinated tourists and business travellers from February 21 in a further relaxation of pandemic restrictions announced February 7 . Australia imposed some of the world’s toughest travel restrictions on its citizens and permanent residents in March 2020 to prevent them from bringing Covid-19 home. When the … Australia to reopen borders to vaccinated tourists from Feb 21

Pregnant Pakistani woman gets nail hammered into her head so that she gives birth to a son

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Islamabad (TIP): The belief that a son could provide better financial security to parents than daughters had this Pakistani woman do something, which was unbelievable. A pregnant Pakistani woman, who had three daughters, had a nail hammered into her head by a faith healer who said it would guarantee that she gave birth to a … Pregnant Pakistani woman gets nail hammered into her head so that she gives birth to a son

Indian-origin Malaysian man sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Singapore

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SINGAPORE (TIP): A Malaysian man of Indian origin has been sentenced to death by a court here for delivering heroin in Singapore and acting as a middleman for drug traffickers, according to a media report. Kishor Kumar Raguan, 41, rode his motorcycle into Singapore to deliver a bag containing more than 900 grams of a … Indian-origin Malaysian man sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Singapore

Indian American Michelin-star chef Vikas Khanna partners with Zighrana to launch signature Made-in-India perfume in New York

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NEW YORK CITY (TIP): A traditional Indian essence and wellness products company has partnered with Michelin-star chef Vikas Khanna to launch a signature Made-in-India perfume here, aiming to usher in a “new dawn” for India’s arrival in the global perfumes industry. Zighrana has collaborated with Khanna to launch the flagship perfume that will bear his … Indian American Michelin-star chef Vikas Khanna partners with Zighrana to launch signature Made-in-India perfume in New York

Indian American Himanshu B. Patel to advise Congressman Sessions on Crypto

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WASHINGTON, (D.C.): Congressman Pete Sessions has appointed Indian-American Himanshu B Patel as his chief economic development and energy infrastructure advisor for his Crypto Technical Working Group. In a statement, Sessions said it is vital for the United States and India to take the lead globally on setting standards on innovative frontiers in areas of financial … Indian American Himanshu B. Patel to advise Congressman Sessions on Crypto

Indian American software engineer in Seattle goes missing

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SEATTLE, WA (TIP): Saurabh Gupte, an Indian American who works at Amazon went down from his 6th floor apartment in Trio Condos in Seattle to throw trash on Monday, February 7 morning, and never returned, according to local media reports. “Something has happened,” his wife Shraddha Gupte was cited as saying by KIRO 7. “I … Indian American software engineer in Seattle goes missing

Indian Americans condemn vandalization of Gandhi statue in New York

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NEW YORK (TIP): Indian-American community leaders on Monday, February 7, condemned the vandalism of a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in New York and said this is disrespect to Gandhi and Martin Luther King, two leaders who sought to eradicate hate. A life-sized bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi was vandalized in Union Square, New York City … Indian Americans condemn vandalization of Gandhi statue in New York

U.S. urges Canada to use federal powers to end bridge blockade

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The Ambassador Bridge is the busiest U.S.-Canadian border crossing, carrying 25% of all trade between the two countries, and the effects of the blockade there were felt rapidly. WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Biden administration urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government Thursday, February 10, to use its federal powers to end the truck blockade by Canadians … U.S. urges Canada to use federal powers to end bridge blockade

Supreme Court refuses to intervene on Karnataka hijab row

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NEW DELHI (TIP): The Supreme Court on Friday, February 11, refused to intervene in the Karnataka hijab controversy, saying “We will take it up at an appropriate time.” “You should think if such issues should be brought at the national level,” a Bench led by CJI NV Ramana told senior advocate Devdatt Kamat. Seeking to … Supreme Court refuses to intervene on Karnataka hijab row

Russia launches Belarus military drills as West fears Ukraine invasion

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NEW YORK (TIP): The United States has said Russia is also dispatching some 30,000 troops to Ukraine’s neighbor Belarus for the exercises that started on Thursday, February 10. Russia and Belarus launched joint military drills on Thursday, February 10 that heightened tensions and added urgency to diplomatic efforts by NATO leaders to avert a feared … Russia launches Belarus military drills as West fears Ukraine invasion

India slams UN terror report for ‘ignoring’ JeM, Lashkar links

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UNITED NATIONS (TIP): India has expressed dismay at the failure of the UN Secretary General’s report on ISIS to take note of the close links between proscribed terrorist groups, such as Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad, despite New Delhi repeatedly flagging these concerns. India has been consistently highlighting the threat of terrorism in its neighborhood. It … India slams UN terror report for ‘ignoring’ JeM, Lashkar links

Indian-origin cop Neil Basu in short-list to be Scotland Yard chief

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LONDON (TIP): Neil Basu, an Indian-origin British police officer, is widely believed in political and media circles to be in a short-list of candidates who could become the next London Metropolitan Police Commissioner or chief of the hallowed Scotland Yard. But his plain-speaking in the past may have rubbed decision-makers Prime Minister Boris Johnson and … Indian-origin cop Neil Basu in short-list to be Scotland Yard chief

Ambassador Sandhu meets officers of Indian descent at US Naval Academy

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): India’s Ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu met a group of officers of Indian descent serving in the US Navy during a rare visit to the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, describing them as a “firm anchor” of India-US ties. There are a number of Indian-origin midshipmen at the Naval … Ambassador Sandhu meets officers of Indian descent at US Naval Academy

US lawmakers urge Biden admin to ensure global supply of COVID-19 vaccines

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A group of prominent American lawmakers wrote to President Joe Biden to ensure global supply and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. Global health experts have identified an array of needs where the United States leadership can have a real and immediate impact to save lives and slow the spread of COVID-19. Most important … US lawmakers urge Biden admin to ensure global supply of COVID-19 vaccines

Kamala Harris administered oath of office to members of Presidential Advisory Commissionon Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Co-chaired by Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary Xavier Becerra and US Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai, the commission complements the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI), both of which were established by President Joe Biden last May. Members of the commission were announced recently. Of … Kamala Harris administered oath of office to members of Presidential Advisory Commissionon Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders

Relationship with India stands on its own merit, not impacted by tensions with Russia: US

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): America’s relationship with India stands on its own merit and has not been impacted by the ongoing tension with Russia, the Biden administration said. “We have a relationship with India that stands on its own merits,” State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters at his daily news conference on Thursday, February 3. … Relationship with India stands on its own merit, not impacted by tensions with Russia: US

General Motors cancels two shifts at Lansing plant following Canadian trucking protests

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Automaker said it had canceled a shift on Wednesday, Feb 9 and a shift Thursday, Feb 10 WASHINGTON (TIP): General Motors Co said on Thursday, February 10, it was forced to cancel two production shifts at a plant in Michigan where it builds sport utility vehicles after Canadian trucking protests.The automaker said it had canceled … General Motors cancels two shifts at Lansing plant following Canadian trucking protests

Veteran Community leader Gobind Munjal is inaugurated as President of The Association of Indians in America

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National Executive Committee takes oath of office at a virtual ceremony LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): Gobind Munjal, the newly elected National President of The Association of Indians in America (AIA), was sworn-in along with his National Executive Committeein an exciting Inauguration ceremony arranged virtually on Sunday February 6,2022. The occasion was graced by the chief … Veteran Community leader Gobind Munjal is inaugurated as President of The Association of Indians in America

Legislator Mulé Attends Nassau County PBA Leadership Breakfas

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ROSLYN HEIGHTS, N.Y. (TIP):  Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé (D – Freeport) joined her colleagues in local government at the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Government Leadership Breakfast on Monday, Feb. 7. Held at 388 Restaurant in Roslyn Heights, the breakfast was hosted in honor of new PBA President Tommy Shevlin and the organization’s … Legislator Mulé Attends Nassau County PBA Leadership Breakfas

Culture of hate: Bigotry, communalization are having a free run

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The hijab controversy in Karnataka’s educational institutions and the attack last week on Asaduddin Owaisi during electioneering in Uttar Pradesh cannot be wished away as incidents without any link. Both represent the outcome of patronage to rabid communal messaging that appears to celebrate bigotry, while making a boisterous jump from subtleties to brazenness. If the … Culture of hate: Bigotry, communalization are having a free run

National icon, an emblem of excellence, Lata Mangeshkar united us all

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Zara aankh mein bhar lo paani… as iconic Lata Mangeshkar passes into eternity, citizens of India have every reason to mourn. A two-day national mourning in her honor, befitting the Bharat Ratna recipient, however, will not be enough to fill the gnawing void she leaves behind. Indeed, once we recover from the immeasurable loss, we … National icon, an emblem of excellence, Lata Mangeshkar united us all

Deluge of freebies: Parties vie with each other to woo voters at any cost

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Barely two days before the first phase of polling in Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the BJP released their election manifestos. With large-scale unemployment being a pressing issue, the SP has promised to bring in an ‘Urban Employment Guarantee Act’, while the latter has announced that it will provide at least one job … Deluge of freebies: Parties vie with each other to woo voters at any cost

MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND WORKER PROTECTION

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NEW YORK (TIP): New York City Mayor Eric Adams, on February 8 announced two new appointments to fill out his economic development team and deliver on his vision for uplifting and protecting working New Yorkers. Vilda Vera Mayuga will serve as commissioner of the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). As commissioner, Mayuga will … MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND WORKER PROTECTION

Punjab elections and Deras

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Region is dotted with Deras that are known to influence elections PUNJAB ELECTIONS Biggest of these Deras is of Radha Soamis based out of Beas in the Majha region Among major sects or Deras are Namdharis and Nirankaris,Dera Sacha Sauda with headquarters in Sirsa remains most controversial Other major Deras are Sachkhand Ballan, Swami Jagat … Punjab elections and Deras

Is Wearing Hijab on Campus A Law and Order Issue?

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“The confrontations being organized, and divisions created among the youth at a time when lakhs of students have suffered a loss of education because of online learning which they could not access, is nothing short of criminal. What is being played out is the open and blatant promotion of the Hindutva agenda extended to educational … Is Wearing Hijab on Campus A Law and Order Issue?

Democracy should bridge economic chasm

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“Defenders of the market forget that a society that is indifferent to the needs of the deprived breeds its own contradictions. We witnessed an instance of this frustration last month when thousands of restless, thwarted and angry people set train compartments on fire. Their rage is understandable. This is perhaps the beginning of a crisis. … Democracy should bridge economic chasm

An MSP scheme to transform Indian agriculture

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A decentralized plan would aid price stabilization, offer income support, and also cope with the indebtedness of farmers “A real breakthrough in the recurring problem of agricultural debt can be made by the linking of selling of grains under MSP to provision of bank credit particularly for small farmers. The farmer can get a certificate … An MSP scheme to transform Indian agriculture

Elon Musk’s Neuralink allegedly subjected monkeys to ‘extreme suffering’: New York Post

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NEW YORK(TIP): Elon Musk’s brain-chip company Neuralink is facing a legal challenge from an animal rights group that has accused the company of subjecting monkeys to “extreme suffering” during years of gruesome experiments, a New York Post report says. Neuralink’s brain chips — which Musk claims will one day make humans hyper-intelligent and let paralyzed … Elon Musk’s Neuralink allegedly subjected monkeys to ‘extreme suffering’: New York Post

Weekly Forecast -14th February to 20thFebruary 2022

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Shree Ganeshaya Namah!!!  Aries: Ganesha says it’s going to be a productive week for you. This week, you’ll emerge from your challenges with a smile on your face. You think positively, which will benefit you in the long term. Important family traditions are passed down to you, and this will come in handy this week. … Weekly Forecast -14th February to 20thFebruary 2022