France : France’s Covid-19 death toll passed the 100,000 mark on Thursday, April 15, and a further jump in intensive care (ICU) admissions was also reported in the past 24 hours, suggesting that the coronavirus continues to spread unabated. Government figures showed 296 new deaths in one day, bringing the total number of fatalities to … France’s Covid death toll surpasses 100,000
New Delhi (TIP): The government on Thursday, April 15, said it would import 50,000 metric tonnes of medical oxygen to assure supplies to states even as it added that oxygen availability in the country was adequate. As hospitals reeled under oxygen shortages, the empowered group of officers addressing the issue met today and started mapping … India to import 50,000 MT medical oxygen amid COVID surge
New Delhi (TIP): India had administered over 117 million coronavirus vaccine doses across the country by Thursday, April 15, evening even as the national Capital tightened curbs in its attempt to curb the surge in infections. In a boost to India’s vaccination drive, the national drug controller also assured that it will take just three … India has administered 117 million Covid doses till now
New Delhi (TIP): A United States intelligence report has said that despite some force pullback from the Line of Actual Control, the tension between India and China remains high as China seeks to use coordinated tools to demonstrate its growing strength and compel regional neighbours to acquiesce to Beijing’s preferences, including its claims over disputed … China-India border tensions remain high despite pullback from LAC: US intel report
New Delhi (TIP): A Delhi court on Thursday, April 15, granted bail to former JNU student Umar Khalid in a case related to the communal violence in northeast Delhi in February last year, saying that he cannot be made to incarcerate in jail for infinity. Further, the court said the investigation in the case has … 2020 Delhi riots: Court grants bail to Umar Khalid
New Delhi (TIP): Chief Justice of India SA Bobde on Thursday, April 15, said the time had come when a woman should be the Chief Justice of India. He also said there was no need for a change of attitude of the Collegium to ensure greater representation of women in the judiciary. A special bench … Time has come for a woman Chief Justice of India: CJI SA Bobde
Kolkata (TIP): An FIR has been lodged against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at a police station here, alleging that she instigated voters to gherao central forces and that, in turn, led to the incident of firing in Sitalkuchi and the subsequent death of four persons. Siddique Ali Mia, the zilla president of BJP’s … FIR against Mamata Banerjee in Cooch Behar for ‘instigating’ people to gherao central forces
New Delhi (TIP): Former CBI director Ranjit Sinha died here on Friday, April 16, morning in what is believed to be a COVID-19 related death, senior officials said.He was 68. It is understood that he was confirmed positive for coronavirus on Thursday night and breathed his last at 4.30 am on Friday, the officials said. … Former CBI director Ranjit Sinha passes away
London (TIP): British police say they have charged a London man who was spotted carrying an axe near Buckingham Palace. The city’s Metropolitan Police force said private security guards working on The Mall, a main road outside the palace, detained a suspect on Tuesday evening after they were alerted to reports of a man carrying … London police charge man seen with axe near Buckingham Palace
Beijing (TIP): The Chinese embassy here has sought to counter remarks made against Beijing during the ongoing Raisina Dialogue by several western political and military leaders whose participation is high as this year’s version is fully digital. The Chinese embassy spokesperson Wang Xiaojian protested remarks made by US Indo-Pacific Command chief Admiral Phil Davidson and … China protests Raisina Dialogue remarks
Cairo (TIP): A bus has overturned while trying to pass a truck on a highway in southern Egypt, causing a collision that killed at least 20 people and injured three others, authorities said on Wednesday. The bus was travelling from Cairo on Tuesday when it turned over and was hit by the truck on a … 20 killed, 3 injured when bus, truck crash in southern Egypt
Beijing (TIP) : The skies above Beijing turned yellow and air pollution soared to severe levels as a giant cloud of sand and dust particles rolled into the city, propelled by strong winds from the north of China. Beijing’s air quality index rose to 324 as of 4 p.m. local time (0800 GMT) on Thursday, … Beijing skies turn yellow as sand, dust engulf Chinese capital
France (TIP): The French embassy here on Thursday advised all French nationals in Pakistan to temporarily leave the country after violent protests by a radical religious group that has now been banned by the government. The Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) took to streets on Monday to launch violent protests to force the government to expel the … France asks citizens to leave Pakistan after violent protests
Ottawa (Canada) (TIP): A Canadian Parliament member was caught stark naked in a virtual meeting of the House of Commons. William Amos, who has represented the Quebec district of Pontiac since 2015, appeared on the screens of his fellow lawmakers completely naked Wednesday. The pandemic has meant many Canadian lawmakers participate in sessions via video … Canadian lawmaker caught naked during video conference
On Jallianwala Bagh Massacre anniversary 102 years ago, on April 13, the Vaisakhi Day, General Dyer of the British Government opened fire on peaceful protestors in Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, India. Killing 379 Indians, according to official sources. Rabindranath Tagore renounced his knighthood as “a symbolic act of protest”. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known … Remembering the martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
As I See It The author who hails from the State of Kerala is a keen observer of politics in his State. He was in Kerala, campaigning for the Congress candidates, many of whom are hispersonal friends. Fresh from the battlefield, he has made his assessment of the political situation and electoral fortunes of the … Kerala Elections: Will the power shift back to Congress?
NEW YORK (TIP): Despite Indian Americans being one of the fastest growing immigrant groups in the United States, it is not very often that one gets to see an all-Indian American storyline on mainstream television. While Indians as doctors, yoga practitioners or IT guys have been making their odd presence on US TV shows, it … Indian American cast of ‘Family Karma’ tackles culturally sensitive issues in Season 2
DALLAS, TX (TIP): Sejal Desai, an Indian American business and community leader from Texas has been appointed the new Executive Director of Akanksha Education Fund to promote educational opportunities for disadvantaged children in India. “The Akanksha Education Fund is thrilled to announce that Sejal Desai, of Dallas, Texas, will be the new Executive Director of … Indian American Business and Community Leader Sejal Desai named Akanksha Education Fund Executive Director
WASHINGTON (TIP): President Joe Biden is tapping two Indian American women already working in his administration as part of a 10-member team to lead on climate and transportation matters across key agencies. While Meera Joshi is being named as Administrator, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, Radhika Fox would become Assistant Administrator for … Indian American Officials Meera Joshi, Radhika Fox named for key jobs
Parminder Aujla SACRAMENTO (TIP): Three men were booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on Thursday and were scheduled to appear in federal court Friday afternoon following a six-month investigation that court records say included undercover drug buys in Canada and the United States, cellphone surveillance and encrypted communications conducted in Punjabi. Parampreet Singh, 55; … Three Indian origin persons charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, heroin, opium and ketamine
San Jose based Tibrewala has been creating powerful images of brown women in her paintings to create a balanced narrative in art SAN JOSE, CA (TIP): Artist and activist Sujata Tibrewala believes that art can change narratives and can bring important changes in the world as we see it. To mark the ongoing Women’s History … BrownWomeninArt – a new trend started by Indian origin artist Sujata Tibrewala aims to bring equality in Art
WASHINGTON (TIP): The US Senate would go through a rare procedure to discharge a nomination from the judiciary committee for Indian American lawyer Vanita Gupta to serve as Associate Attorney General, a senior lawmaker said on Thursday, April 15. If confirmed, Ms. Gupta, 46, would be the first woman of color to serve as Associate Attorney … US Senate to Vote on Indian American Lawyer Vanita Gupta’s Nomination to Serve as Associate Attorney General
WASHINGTON (TIP): President Joe Biden on Wednesday, April14, formally announced his decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan before September 11, the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon that led the US into its longest war. “We cannot continue the cycle of extending or expanding our military … Biden announces withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan by September 11
Company unveils its latest campaign and vision for the North America market. Laxmi, the oldest and most well-loved South Asian brand in North America is best known for delivering uncompromising quality and authentic ethnic foods that stand for purity and every day value for South Asian consumers. Shilpa and Laxmi share a similar passion for … Bollywood Superstar and Fitness Icon Shilpa Shetty Kundra Is The New Face of U.S. Based South Asian food brand, Laxmi!
National Restaurant Association offers 39 questions and answers on program that could be lifeline for many EDISON, NJ (TIP): The coverage period for the Restaurant Revitalization Grant Fund may be extended by 14 months (until March 2023) … the definitions of bakeries, breweries and inns may change, based on percentage of onsite sales … the … Changes (and potential changes) coming to $28.6B Restaurant Revitalization Grant Fund
Dear Prof. Saluja, Greetings. The Vaisakhi special edition, dedicated to the agitating Indian farmers, seeking revocation of the three laws, made interesting reading, indeed. Your remarkable editorial has presented a very balanced account of the entire scenario. Really commendable are the initiatives of Senators Charles Schumer and Robert Menendez writing to Secretary of State Antony … Letter to Editor
NEW JERSEY (TIP): Describing the Swastika as a “symbol of peace, well-being and prosperity,” the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has asked its supporters to take action to stop Maryland and New Jersey legislators from banning its public display. “The Maryland House of Delegates is considering House Bill 0418 (HB0418) a bill that falsely defines the … Hindu American Foundation to take action to stop bans on Swastika
NEW JERSEY (TIP): Friends of an Indian couple found dead at their New Jersey home last week have started a GoFundMe campaign to help their surviving three-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Viha Rudrawar. Bodies of the couple — identified as Balaji Rudrawar, 33, and Aarti B. Rudrawar, 31 — were found inside their North Arlington apartment in Bergen … GoFundMe campaign launched for slain Indian couple’s daughter found dead in New Jersey
Hon. President of the United States Dear President, Request your support for India’s democracy – One call does it. Briefly, India has been our reliable ally in containing Chinese influence worldwide, and we base that on the stability and strength of Indian democratic institutions. However, these institutions are crumbling, and we seek your help in … OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT OF THE USA
Compensation Is Due from China; and If We Were Pearl Harbored, Then Reparations too- Ravi Batra New York based attorney Ravi Batra, on 14thApril 2020 wrote an open letter to then President Trump making out a case against China for the pandemichavoc, which has taken away millions of lives, created terrible health issues, and ruined … OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BIDEN