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Yemen’s Houthis say arrested UN staff will be tried over Israeli links

Sanaa (TIP)- Yemen’s Houthi-run government will put dozens of detained United Nations staff on trial, alleging that they have spied for Israel or had links to an Israeli air strike that killed the prime minister, according to officials. Abdulwahid Abu Ras, Yemen’s acting foreign minister, told the Reuters news agency on Friday that a cell Yemen’s Houthis say arrested UN staff will be tried over Israeli links

Israel returns 30 bodies of slain Palestinians as new strikes hit Gaza

Thirty more bodies of Palestinians who were detained by Israel have been returned to the besieged Gaza Strip, some showing signs of torture. The return of the Palestinian remains, via the International Committee of the Red Cross, came as Israeli forces continued air strikes across the Strip despite a shaky ceasefire, killing at least three Israel returns 30 bodies of slain Palestinians as new strikes hit Gaza

King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles, evicts him from royal home

London (TIP)- King Charles III has stripped his brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicted him from his royal residence after weeks of pressure to act over his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Buckingham Palace said on Thursday, Oct 30, the king “initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles, evicts him from royal home

Indian-origin Jagdeep ‘Jagga’ Singh, former member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang, detained in the US

SEATTLE, WA (TIP) : The Rajasthan Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) played a key role in apprehending gangster Jagdeep Singh alias Jagga in the US. Jagga, a former active member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and currently associated with the Rohit Godara gang, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) near the Canada-USA border. Indian-origin Jagdeep ‘Jagga’ Singh, former member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang, detained in the US

Indian American Sonia Raman Makes WNBA History as Head Coach

SEATTLE, WA (TIP):  In a groundbreaking moment for Indian American representation in professional sports, Sonia Raman has been named the new head coach of the Seattle Storm, becoming the first person of Indian descent to lead a team in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Raman’s journey to the top of women’s basketball is anything Indian American Sonia Raman Makes WNBA History as Head Coach

Indian American Kruti Patel Goyal Named Next CEO of Etsy

NEW YORK (TIP): Kruti Patel Goyal has been named the next Chief Executive Officer of Etsy, Inc., the global online marketplace known for handmade and vintage goods. She will officially assume the role on January 1, 2026, succeeding Josh Silverman, who will transition to the position of Executive Chair through the end of 2026. Goyal, currently Indian American Kruti Patel Goyal Named Next CEO of Etsy

Indian American sophomores at Macon Uji Patel and Arya Prajapati named Sullivan Fellows

ATLANTA (TIP): Uji Patel and Arya Prajapati, two Indian American sophomores at Macon, Georgia-based Mercer University, were selected for the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation’s Sullivan Fellows program, which aims to cultivate leaders committed to positive social change. The program, open to any rising sophomore from a college campus, provides fellows with a unique opportunity to Indian American sophomores at Macon Uji Patel and Arya Prajapati named Sullivan Fellows

Foundation of Indian Americans (FIA) New England Donates Massive Food Supply to Newton Food Pantry in Collaboration with UIANE

NEWTON, MA (TIP): In a remarkable act of community service and generosity, the Foundation of Indian Americans (FIA) – New England donated a large quantity of non-perishable food items to the Newton Food Pantry this October 26th. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended shutdown whenr Ruthanne Fuller, who praised FIA New England and the Foundation of Indian Americans (FIA) New England Donates Massive Food Supply to Newton Food Pantry in Collaboration with UIANE

“Wall of Unity” honoring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel unveiled in Seattle

SEATTLE (TIP): On the occasion of Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), a special wall installation honoring the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was unveiled today at the new Chancery premises of the Indian Consulate in Seattle. The special installation features a scenic pictorial view of the world’s tallest statue, set against the backdrop of the “Wall of Unity” honoring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel unveiled in Seattle

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Hosts Grand Diwali Celebration at City Hall

CHICAGO, IL (TIP): In the heart of the Windy City, where steel skyscrapers pierce the autumn sky like defiant sentinels, a different kind of light pierced through on October 20, 2025. At Chicago City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street, the grand Diwali Festival of Light Reception unfolded like a living tapestry, weaving tradition, triumph, and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Hosts Grand Diwali Celebration at City Hall

US flights in chaos: Major airports hit by shortage of air traffic controllers amid government shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Nearly 50 per cent of the 30 busiest US airports faced shortages of air traffic controllers, the Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday, leading to flight delays nationwide as a federal government shutdown hit its 31st day, a Reuters report said. The absence of controllers on Friday is by far the most US flights in chaos: Major airports hit by shortage of air traffic controllers amid government shutdown

Labor, DSA, Tenant Organizations Launch People’s Majority Alliance to Win the General – and Mamdani’s Affordability Agenda

Groups That Won Mamdani Primary Form Coalition to Fight for His Platform Final Get Out the Vote Push in Swing Neighborhoods as Billionaire-backed Super PACs Flood Airwaves NEW YORK (TIP): On Sunday, Nov. 2, hundreds of thousands of working class and immigrant New Yorkers will launch the People’s Majority Alliance ahead of the general election Labor, DSA, Tenant Organizations Launch People’s Majority Alliance to Win the General – and Mamdani’s Affordability Agenda

Honoring the Founding Management Team of Asamai Hindu Temple

Celebrating a Legacy of Devotion, Leadership, and Service Since 1997 Since its founding in 1997, the Asamai Hindu Temple has blossomed into a spiritual and cultural cornerstone of the Hindu community. This remarkable transformation is the result of the tireless efforts and unwavering dedication of its founding management team and trustees—individuals whose expertise, integrity, and Honoring the Founding Management Team of Asamai Hindu Temple

Halloween: Where myths, masks & magic meet

When the last light of October fades and the moon ascends over rustling trees, the world prepares for a night unlike any other – a night when imagination takes flight, when shadows whisper stories of the ancient past, and when the living playfully dance with the idea of the unseen. That night is Halloween, celebrated Halloween: Where myths, masks & magic meet

Guru Nanak in the eyes of scholars, spiritual masters

In the vast spiritual landscape of India, few figures command as much reverence, intellectual curiosity, and universal admiration as Guru Nanak Dev Ji-the 15th-century seer whose words became the foundation of Sikhism. More than five centuries later, Nanak’s luminous teachings continue to stir minds and hearts across traditions, drawing reflections not only from his followers Guru Nanak in the eyes of scholars, spiritual masters

Times Square Durga Utsav Celebrations-Aesthetics and Reverence Enthuse the Audience

Sumit Roy & Band from Kolkata, India and Rimli Roy and Surati charm with Spectacular performances NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Times Square Durga Utsav Association brought the vibrancy of Indian culture to the crossroads of the world with a spectacular Durga Utsav celebration held on October 2, 2025 at Father Duffy Square, Times Square. Times Square Durga Utsav Celebrations-Aesthetics and Reverence Enthuse the Audience

Gurdwaras associated with Guru Nanak: The sacred footsteps of the first Sikh Guru

When one traces the luminous journey of Guru Nanak Dev Ji-the founder of Sikhism and the voice of divine unity-one does not just follow a life, but an eternal light that continues to illuminate millions. His message of “Ek Onkar” — the oneness of the Creator-resonated across mountains, deserts, and seas. During his lifetime, Guru Gurdwaras associated with Guru Nanak: The sacred footsteps of the first Sikh Guru

Guru Nanak and the birth of Sikh spirit of resistance

The 15th century was a time of darkness across much of northern India. Empires rose and fell, and ordinary people bore the weight of both – crushed under oppressive rulers, heavy taxes, and the violence of foreign invasions. Fear and fatalism ruled the hearts of many; religion had become ritual, and injustice went unchallenged. It Guru Nanak and the birth of Sikh spirit of resistance

The living word: How Guru Nanak’s voice became the eternal Guru

More than five centuries ago, amid the fields of Punjab and the tumult of empires, a simple man with a luminous vision began to sing. His words were not sermons but songs – flowing like rivers from the depths of divine realization. That man was Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469-1539), the founder of Sikhism – The living word: How Guru Nanak’s voice became the eternal Guru

Guru Nanak: The mystic poet who redefined spiritual freedom

In a world overwhelmed by conflict, inequality, and disconnection, the words of a poet from 15th-century Punjab still offer astonishing clarity. That poet was Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469-1539) – the founder of Sikhism, a spiritual visionary whose hymns transcend time, creed, and geography. He was not a prophet seeking followers, nor a reformer craving Guru Nanak: The mystic poet who redefined spiritual freedom

Kartarpur: The village of eternal light

On the banks of the serene River Ravi, in the fertile plains of Punjab, lies a village whose name means “The Abode of the Creator” – Kartarpur. It was here, more than five centuries ago, that Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, settled after his long journeys across Asia. And it was here, Kartarpur: The village of eternal light

Beyond religion: Guru Nanak’s universal spirituality

When Guru Nanak Dev Ji walked the earth more than five centuries ago, the Indian subcontinent was a landscape divided by faith, caste, and ritual. The air trembled with chants from temples and mosques – yet humanity was lost in its noise. In that age of confusion, Guru Nanak’s voice rose not as a preacher Beyond religion: Guru Nanak’s universal spirituality

Diwali Mela 2025 Illuminates Hicksville with Joy, Culture, and Community Spirit

HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): The 21st Annual Asamai Diwali Mela, held across from the Asamai Hindu Temple in Hicksville, Long Island, was a resounding success, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of over 1,500 attendees. This grand celebration of light, unity, and cultural heritage transformed the outdoor venue into a vibrant tapestry of devotion, festivity, and community pride. Diwali Mela 2025 Illuminates Hicksville with Joy, Culture, and Community Spirit

The pilgrim of peace: Guru Nanak’s 4 Udasis

When the Kali Bein at Sultanpur Lodhi released Guru Nanak Dev Ji from its mysterious embrace, he emerged not just as a man transformed, but as a messenger of the Eternal. That revelation marked the beginning of one of the most extraordinary odysseys in spiritual history – the four great Udasis, or missionary journeys, undertaken The pilgrim of peace: Guru Nanak’s 4 Udasis

Breaking barriers: Guru Nanak’s feminist vision

In the dusty lanes of 15th-century Punjab, amid the murmurs of caste and the silence of subjugation, a boy named Nanak began asking questions that few dared to utter. Why were some called pure and others untouchable? Why were men deemed divine and women impure? Why did rituals overshadow compassion? These were not questions of Breaking barriers: Guru Nanak’s feminist vision

Canada to issue a special commemorative stamp on World War I and the Quebec connections to the Canadian Sikh Soldiers

The country has earlier issued two stamps in the honor of Sikhs — one on the 300th anniversary of Baisakhi in 1999 and another to mark the 100th anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident Now when Canada is holding Remembrance Day events that coincide with the two World Wars, Montreal-based businessman-cum-historian Baljit Singh Chadha has Canada to issue a special commemorative stamp on World War I and the Quebec connections to the Canadian Sikh Soldiers

Equality in every grain: The legacy of langar

In a world that still grapples with hunger, inequality, and division, the simple act of sharing a meal can become a spiritual revolution. Over five hundred years ago, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, envisioned such a revolution – one that would begin not in palaces or temples, but in a humble kitchen. Equality in every grain: The legacy of langar

The river that changed everything

In the tranquil town of Sultanpur Lodhi, where the Kali Bein flows like a silver thread through the Punjab . Guru Nanak, then a humble storekeeper in the service of the local governor, had already begun to stanplains, a miracle unfolded that changed the spiritual landscape of India forever. The year was around 1499d apart The river that changed everything

Built in the shadows and launched at night, Ukraine’s long-range drones are rattling Russia

KYIV (TIP)- At a secret location in rural Ukraine, columns of attack drones are assembled at night and in near silence to strike deep inside Russia. Their targets are strategic: oil refineries, fuel depots, and military logistics hubs. Since the summer, Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign has ramped up dramatically, pounding energy infrastructure across Russia and Built in the shadows and launched at night, Ukraine’s long-range drones are rattling Russia

Guru Nanak: The Light of Oneness

Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurb or Prakash Utsav, is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism. The day marks the birth anniversary of the first Sikh master, Guru Nanak. The 556th anniversary of the first Sikh master will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 5, this year. The Indian Panorama wishes its readers Guru Nanak: The Light of Oneness