Moscow needs partners who will support it in shaping the global system Russian President Vladimir Putin is in New Delhi on a state visit for the 23rd India-Russia summit. Amid an ongoing war and an unstable world order, what does the special and privileged strategic partnership mean for Russia today? A look at Russian official … Russia balancing China with the India pivot
Russia didn’t support China in UNSC after revocation of Art 370 The 23rd India-Russia summit on December 4-5 is a watershed moment for the two countries’ “special and privileged partnership.” The resilience of the summit mechanism demonstrates the high degree of trust between the two, enabling them to navigate India-Russia relations in an increasingly turbulent … India’s Russia ties shield its interests
SAN FRANCISCO (TIP) : Aman Sanger, the 25-year-old co-founder of the AI-powered coding platform Cursor, is back in the global spotlight after his company’s valuation climbed to an estimated $29.3 billion following a major funding round announced this month. The raise, reported to be about $2.3 billion, has made Sanger one of the youngest self-made billionaires … Indian-origin Aman Sanger, 25, Becomes Silicon Valley’s Youngest Billionaire as Cursor’s Valuation Soars
TRENTON, NJ (TIP): Mamta Singh has made history in Jersey City, becoming the first Indian American ever elected to public office in one of the United States’ most prominent Indian American hubs. Singh won a Council At-Large seat, marking a breakthrough moment for a community that has long been central to the city’s identity but … Mamta Singh is the first Indian American elected to public office in Jersey City
PENNSYLVANIA: Penn State University’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences has appointed Indian American geospatial specialist Siddharth “Sid” Pandey to the Graduates of Earth and Mineral Sciences (GEMS) board of directors for a three-year term. Composed of 16 members — 15 plus the immediate past president, the GEMS board provides leadership and programming opportunities for … Indian American Geospatial Specialist Siddharth “Sid” Pandey joins Penn State GEMS board
NEW YORK (TIP): Udit Gupta, an Indian American assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Cornell Tech, has received an inaugural AI and Climate Fast Grant to explore strategies to reduce energy use in AI industries and to integrate AI in environmental research. He is one of eight Cornell research team chosen to receive … Indian American Assistant Professor Udit Gupta gets Cornell research grant to reduce energy use in AI industries
NEW YORK (TIP) : An Indian-origin man who entered the US illegally three years ago has been charged with homicide after two persons were killed when a semi-truck he was driving collided with their car. Rajinder Kumar, 32, has been charged with criminally negligent homicide and reckless endangering. William Micah Carter, 25, and Jennifer Lynn … Indian-origin man charged with criminally negligent homicide after crash kills two in US
OMAHA (TIP) : The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) has named Indian American scholar Gurpreet S. Dhillon, the next dean of the College of Business Administration (CBA), effective Jan. 12, 2026. A Panjab University graduate, Dhillon currently serves as the G. Brint Ryan Endowed Chair of AI and Cybersecurity at the University of North … Indian American Scholar Gurpreet Dhillon named Nebraska business administration college dean
NEW YORK / PATIALA (TIP) : Guru Nanak Dev University, on November 29, celebrated the appointment of its distinguished alumnus and current Professor of Eminence, Jaspreet Singh, an attorney based in the US, in the Transition Advisory Council of the US state of New Jersey. He is the only Sikh and first Punjabi immigrant to … Indian American, GNDU alumnus, attorney Jaspreet Singh appointed to New Jersey Transition Council
MELBOURNE (TIP): A 19-year-old Sikh paramedic student, Prabhjeet Gill of Monash University in Australia, won a case against Ambulance Victoria. He was asked to shave off his beard before the first day of his on-the-job training to meet PPE-mask requirements. After he filed a formal complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission, Ambulance Victoria revised … 19-year-old Sikh student wins fight against Ambulance Victoria’s beard policy
NEW YORK (TIP): The US will reexamine all green cards issued to people from 19 countries “of concern” at President Donald Trump’s direction, as the Trump administration intensifies its immigration crackdown following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC, says a CNN report. “At the direction of @POTUS, I have directed a … US will reexamine all green cards issued to people from 19 countries as Trump administration ramps up immigration crackdown
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Just after 7:20 p.m., a man and a woman, both 18 years old, were shot at Fulton Street and Jay Street in Downtown Brooklyn. They were taken to New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Police say the shooting stemmed from a verbal dispute. Around 9:40 p.m. two men were shot outside a … 7 people shot in a span of 4 hours in NYC on Thanksgiving eve
By Parveen Chopra HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): Sharanjit Singh Thind filed his candidacy in September 2025 for the US House of Representatives from New York’s District 18 in the Hudson Valley. A lifelong Republican and Sikh born in Punjab, India, he believes this Democrat-held seat is ready to flip. His campaign focuses on promoting business, making … Sharanjit Thind (R) Announces Run for Congress in New York’s 18th District
By Harmeet Kaur HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): Last month, FBI Director Kash Patel wished his followers on X a happy Diwali. It did not go well with many. Far-right Christian nationalist and white nationalist accounts flooded his post with bigoted memes and rhetoric. “Go back home and worship your sand demons,” a far-right pastor wrote. “Get … Racists are now openly targeting Indian Americans
ATLANTA (TIP): A Georgia prosecutor on Wednesday, November 26, officially dropped the historic racketeering case against President Donald Trump and others for attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election, closing the chapter in a legal effort once seen as a grave threat to Trump’s political future, a CNN report says. The move means that Trump … Georgia prosecutor kills the historic election interference case against Trump and allies
MARTINSBURG, WV (TIP): President Donald Trump said Thursday, November 27, that US Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guard members shot in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, has died. “Sarah Beckstrom of West Virginia, one of the guardsmen that we’re talking about, highly respected, young, magnificent person, started service in June of 2023 outstanding … National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies after shooting in Washington, DC, President Trump says
Donald Trump announced the plans a day after an Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday, November 27 that he planned to suspend migration from what he called “third world countries,” a day after an Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers in … Trump plans to ‘permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries’
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Despite chilly temperatures and dicey wind conditions, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade went off without a hitch Thursday, November 27, to celebrate the holiday, New York Daily News reports. City law prevents Macy’s from flying the parade’s trademark balloons if sustained winds top 23 mph and gusts exceed 35 mph, but … New Yorkers throng to Watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade despite Cold and Winds
New Delhi (TIP)- India’s World Cup-winning allrounder Deepti Sharma finished as the highest paid player at the WPL 2026 Mega Auction, returning to UP Warriorz for INR 3.2 crore through the RTM card after Delhi Capitals made the only opening bid at her base price. The deal made her the joint second-most expensive signing in … WPL Auction: Deepti Sharma costliest buy at Rs 3.2 cr by UP Warriorz
New Delhi (TIP)- Specialists could be back in vogue in Indian Test cricket after the series whitewash against South Africa as the Ajit Agarakar-led selection panel recalibrates its approach towards crucial positions like the number three slot in the batting line-up. The spot, which was sealed by the likes of Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara … Loss against SA: Selectors might be tempted to look at senior domestic stars
With the Commonwealth Sport’s General Assembly in Glasgow on Nov 26 formally confirming Ahmedabad as the venue of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, India is likely to push for the inclusion of yoga as a medal sport at the centenary edition. Indian officials said they were “well-prepared” to deliver a controversy-free Games, unlike the 2010 edition … Ahmedabad to host 2030 Commonwealth Games
High in the trans-Himalayan fold of Himachal Pradesh lies Spiti, a stark, breathtaking valley often described as “Little Tibet of India.” Remote, rugged, and dramatically beautiful, Spiti is not just a destination; it is a journey into a landscape shaped by glaciers, ancient monasteries, moonlike mountains, and a culture preserved in timeless stillness. For travelers … Spiti: The cold desert where silence speaks and the mountains listen
Gita Jayanti is a very important day for Hindus. On this day, the holy book of Hindus, Bhagavad Gita was born, ie Gita Jayanti is the day when Lord Shri Krishna told the Gita to Arjuna. It is celebrated on Shukla Ekadashi on the 11th day of Margashirsha month of the Hindu calendar. The Bhagavad … Bhagavad Gita Jayanti: The day the universe spoke its eternal wisdom
New York (TIP)- While most US official economic data releases have been suspended until recently due to the government shutdown, Goldman Sachs Research’s analysis of alternative measures of US job layoffs suggests the labor market is weakening further. “A sustained increase in layoffs would be particularly concerning because the hiring rate for workers is low … There are growing signs of weakness in the US job market
Paris (TIP)- Meta Platforms Inc. is reportedly in talks to spend billions on Google’s Tensor AI chips, which are powering its industry-benchmark Gemini 3 model. Nvidia Corp. shares plunged even as Alphabet Inc.’s shares surged on the news. The parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp is in discussions to use Google’s tensor processing units … Meta said in talks to use Google Tensor AI chips in fresh headache for Nvidia
The Union Cabinet has approved a new initiative to scale up manufacturing of sintered rare earth permanent magnets (REPMs), a key component across electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy and defence. The decision comes at a time when China’s tighter export norms on rare earth magnet materials are set to heighten supply challenges for Indian industries. … India clears Rs 7,280 crore rare earths scheme amid China’s export curbs
Voice chat is quite useful with AI. You can get answers to your queries without having to type long sentences or prompts. However, if you wanted to use ChatGPT Voice, things were a bit tedious. The chatbot only worked with voice mode in a separate interface from your normal chat. Now, OpenAI has introduced a … ChatGPT Voice mode now built into main Interface
If you’ve been chatting with Microsoft Copilot on WhatsApp, your days with the AI assistant are numbered. Microsoft has confirmed that Copilot will stop working on WhatsApp from January 15, following new policy changes introduced by Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp. After that date, users will only be able to access Copilot through Microsoft’s … Microsoft to remove Copilot from WhatsApp on Jan 15 as new rules block AI chatbots
NASA’s Perseverance rover has obtained evidence that the atmosphere of Mars is electrically active, detecting electrical discharges — what one scientist called “mini-lightning” — often associated with whirlwinds called ‘dust devils’ that regularly saunter over the planet’s surface. The six-wheeled rover, exploring Mars since 2021 at a locale called Jezero Crater in its northern hemisphere, … NASA’s Perseverance rover detects ‘mini-lightning’ on Mars