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Seventeenth Annual Mushaira–Kavi Sammelan Celebrates South Asia’s Shared Heritage in Washington, DC

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ROCKVILLE, MD (TIP) The Metro Washington chapters of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO-Metro Washington) and the Aligarh Alumni Association (AAA-DC) jointly hosted the 17th Annual Mushaira–Kavi Sammelan on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Montgomery County Executive Building Auditorium in Rockville, Maryland. The program was co-sponsored by several local literary and … Seventeenth Annual Mushaira–Kavi Sammelan Celebrates South Asia’s Shared Heritage in Washington, DC

Embassy of India in Guatemala Celebrates National Nutrition Week 2025

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GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): The Embassy of India in Guatemala City, in collaboration with the India–Guatemala Chamber of Commerce & Culture, organized a special programme to mark National Nutrition Week 2025 in Guatemala City on 9 September 2025. The event aimed to highlight India’s achievements in the field of nutrition and child welfare while creating a … Embassy of India in Guatemala Celebrates National Nutrition Week 2025

When determination of an individual triumphed over the might of the mightiest nation of the world

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It is not fiction. It is a real-life drama where an individual, a professional, stood by his ideals and brought the mightiest of the nations of the world on its knees. It is the story of a doctor of Indian descent who withstood the onslaughts of the criminal system of the most powerful nation of … When determination of an individual triumphed over the might of the mightiest nation of the world

Nepal is facing a moment of reckoning

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Endemic corruption, nepotism, inequality and misgovernance had angered the people of Nepal. “An unsettled Nepal will seriously jeopardize Indian interests. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rightly underlined that stability, peace and prosperity of Nepal are of “utmost importance” to India. India must also indicate support for democracy, republicanism and the supremacy of popular will.” The … Nepal is facing a moment of reckoning

Ailing Manipur needs healing touch

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PM Modi must sensitively address legitimate political aspirations of Kuki-Zomi-Hmar groups Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Manipur on Saturday, September 13, just over a week after the Centre claimed to have cleared two roadblocks to restore peace in the state that has been roiled by violence for over two years. The first … Ailing Manipur needs healing touch

A joint and new journey along the SCO pathway

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China stands ready to work with India in enhancing cooperation under the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) “Since joining the SCO in 2017, India has played an important role in advancing the SCO’s development. China deeply appreciates Mr. Modi’s and India’s full support for China’s SCO presidency. China stands ready to work with … A joint and new journey along the SCO pathway

Save America from Its Guns, and Its Wars

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On September 10, 2025, America once again confronted its ugliest truth. Charlie Kirk, the conservative commentator and youth organizer, was gunned down in broad daylight while speaking at Utah Valley University. A sniper’s bullet—delivered from nearly 200 yards away—silenced him mid-sentence. In an instant, what was meant to be a campus debate about free speech … Save America from Its Guns, and Its Wars

September 5 New York & Dallas E – Edition

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What H-1B Visa Holders Must Do If They Get A Notice To Appear (NTA)

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What can a H-1B holder do if they lose their job and are ordered to appear in Immigration court? Laid-off H-1B workers in the U.S. are usually granted a 60-day grace period to find a new employer or change their visa status. However, since mid-2025, there has been a surge in reports of Notices to … What H-1B Visa Holders Must Do If They Get A Notice To Appear (NTA)

IOCUSA calls for a nationwide audit of voter rolls and VVPAT for every EVM

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NEW YORK (TIP): “The recent revelations by Rahul Gandhi, the opposition leader in India, have brought to light shocking election irregularities in Karnataka and Maharashtra. The solid evidence of massive fraud, aimed at subverting the voter’s will, poses a grave threat to the democratic process,” said George Abraham, Vice-Chairman for the Indian Overseas Congress, USA. … IOCUSA calls for a nationwide audit of voter rolls and VVPAT for every EVM

As the Federal government balks at Vaccine oversight, Senator John Liu Introduces Bill to expand access to Vaccinations in New York

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NEW YORK (TIP): Several pharmacies across the State are forced to stop offering the COVID-19 vaccine due to federal inaction. State Senator John Liu introduced legislation, S8495, on Wednesday, September 3, to ensure New Yorkers can access lifesaving immunizations at their local pharmacies. Currently, pharmacists in New York only administer vaccines approved by the federal … As the Federal government balks at Vaccine oversight, Senator John Liu Introduces Bill to expand access to Vaccinations in New York

Two Indian-origin Sikh drivers attacked in England

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LONDON (TIP): Satnam Singh, 64, and Jasbir Sangha, 72, two Sikh taxi drivers, were working when they were reportedly violently attacked by a group of men near Wolverhampton Railway Station earlier this month. According to the victims, the attackers used racist language and made aggressive demands before physically assaulting them. Police are treating the case … Two Indian-origin Sikh drivers attacked in England

Indian American Microsoft Engineer Found Dead at Silicon Valley Campus

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MOUNTAINVIEW, CA (TIP): Tragedy struck Microsoft’s Silicon Valley campus earlier this month when Pratik Pandey, a 35-year-old Indian American software engineer, was found dead in the early hours of August 20. According to Mountain View police, Pandey badged into the office on the evening of August 19 and was discovered unresponsive around 2 a.m. the next … Indian American Microsoft Engineer Found Dead at Silicon Valley Campus

Sixty-Three Thousand Indian-origin Students Help Drive Over $1 Billion in Georgia Tuition Revenue Amid Federal Crackdowns

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ATLANTA, GA (TIP): Indian students form the single largest group of international students in Georgia’s public universities, but a wave of federal crackdowns on student visas has left many facing an uncertain future. According to a new fact sheet released by Asian Americans Advancing Justice, more than 6,300 students from India are enrolled in the University System of Georgia … Sixty-Three Thousand Indian-origin Students Help Drive Over $1 Billion in Georgia Tuition Revenue Amid Federal Crackdowns

Indian American space veteran Amit Kshatriya Appointed NASA’s Top Civil Servant

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP):  Indian American space veteran Amit Kshatriya has been appointed as the associate administrator of NASA, the top civil-service role at the U.S. space agency. The announcement was made Wednesday, September 3,  by Acting Administrator Sean P. Duffy, who praised Kshatriya’s leadership in advancing America’s next era of space exploration. In his new role, Kshatriya will serve … Indian American space veteran Amit Kshatriya Appointed NASA’s Top Civil Servant

Indian-origin Punjabi model Veena Praveenar Singh crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2025

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BANGKOK (TIP):  After three close calls in the past eight years, 28-year-old Praveenar ‘Veena’ Singh has finally won the Miss Universe Thailand 2025 crown. Representing Saraburi, Veena triumphed over 76 contestants, including Bangkok’s Praewwanich ‘Praew’ Ruangthong (first runner-up) and Phuket’s Narumon ‘Dale’ Pimpakdee (second runner-up), at the grand finale on August 23 at MGI Hall … Indian-origin Punjabi model Veena Praveenar Singh crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2025

Indo-British Sikh MP Jeevun Sandher marries fellow Labor politician Louise Jones in UK

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LONDON (TIP):  Jeevun Sandher, one of Britain’s newest members of Parliament elected in the Labor Party’s landslide general election victory last July, has tied the knot in a traditional Sikh and church wedding with fellow Labor MP Louise Jones. Sandher, MP for Loughborough in the East Midlands region of England, took to social media on … Indo-British Sikh MP Jeevun Sandher marries fellow Labor politician Louise Jones in UK

Indian American professor and researcher R. Panneer Selvam and his wife gift $1 million to Arkansas university for endowed professorship

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FAYETTEVILLE, AR (TIP): Indian American professor and researcher R. Panneer Selvam and his wife, Chitra, have gifted $1 million to the University of Arkansas to establish the Chitra and Panneer Selvam Endowed Professorship in Civil Engineering. The gift will support faculty excellence and expand research opportunities in the high-impact area of computer modeling and computational … Indian American professor and researcher R. Panneer Selvam and his wife gift $1 million to Arkansas university for endowed professorship

Indian American professor, Dr. Shipra Arya, of surgery to develop automated method for prognosticating peripheral artery disease

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STANFORD, CA  (TIP)  Dr. Shipra Arya has received a $300,000 American Heart Association (AHA) Transformational Project Award to develop an automated method for prognosticating peripheral artery disease (PAD) using deep learning. Arya, an Indian American Professor of Surgery (Vascular Surgery) at Stanford University School of Medicine, will lead the three-year project, Automated Peripheral Artery Calcium … Indian American professor, Dr. Shipra Arya, of surgery to develop automated method for prognosticating peripheral artery disease

Zohran Mamdani likely to be New York’s next mayor unless 2 of his opponents quit race: Trump

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US President denies encouraging any candidates to drop out but says the race is winnable if it is one-on-one WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Donald Trump has said he thinks Democrat Zohran Mamdani is likely to become New York City’s next mayor unless two of the three major candidates running against him drop out of … Zohran Mamdani likely to be New York’s next mayor unless 2 of his opponents quit race: Trump

Trump signs executive order rebranding Pentagon as Department of War

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Directive will make Department of War secondary title and is way to get around need for congressional approval WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday , September 5, to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War, a callback to the department’s original name used from 1789 to 1947. … Trump signs executive order rebranding Pentagon as Department of War

FBIMA organizes a spectacular parade to celebrate India’s 79th Independence Day

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QUEENS, NY (TIP Reporter): India Day Parade in Queens, New York was organized  on August 16, 2025  by FBIMA, with actress Sejal Sharma as the Grand Marshall.  President Denzil George, Parade Chairman Koshy Thomas and several  elected officials attended the parade, which was witnessed by thousands who lined up the route of the parade. Many … FBIMA organizes a spectacular parade to celebrate India’s 79th Independence Day

Maryland Comptroller Releases Analysis of Federal Tax Changes

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Analysis projects $189 million loss for Maryland’s General Fund ANNAPOLIS, Md. (TIP):  The Maryland Comptroller’s Office today released the 60-Day Report, an analysis of P.L 119-21 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act [OBBB]) and its expected impact on revenue administration and collection in Maryland. The Bureau of Revenue Estimates projects an estimated $189.3 million reduction in … Maryland Comptroller Releases Analysis of Federal Tax Changes

Board of Public Works Approves $787 Million in Funding for Projects Across Maryland

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (TIP):  Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman joined Governor Wes Moore and Chief Deputy Treasurer Jon Martin in approving more than $787 million in state expenditures during Wednesday’s Board of Public Works meeting.  Contracts and spending approved included $24,250,000 for 25 projects through the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative, National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund, and … Board of Public Works Approves $787 Million in Funding for Projects Across Maryland

Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025: Elevating India US Strategic and Defense Partnership

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The 21st edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas, the premier annual Army exercise between India and the United States, commenced on 01 September 2025 at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and will continue through 14 September 2025. The Indian Army contingent, comprising 450 personnel led by a battalion of the Madras Regiment, arrived in Fairbanks … Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025: Elevating India US Strategic and Defense Partnership

Impact of U.S. Tariffs on India’s IT Sector and STEM Employment

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“The imposition of steep U.S. tariffs on Indian goods in 2025 marks a new chapter in bilateral trade tensions. While the tariffs primarily target labor-intensive goods such as textiles, gems, and leather, technology services—which underpin India’s STEM workforce—remain exempt. The broader risks to Indian IT professionals arise from tightening U.S. visa policies, macroeconomic uncertainty, and … Impact of U.S. Tariffs on India’s IT Sector and STEM Employment

PM Modi to skip UNGA session in September; Jaishankar to address the world body

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NEW DELHI / NEW YORK (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not address the General Debate at the annual high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly later this month, according to a revised provisional list of speakers issued in United Nations. The 80th session of the U.N. General Assembly will open on September 9. … PM Modi to skip UNGA session in September; Jaishankar to address the world body

Maryland deploys more law enforcement to Baltimore amid Trump’s threats to send troops

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BALTIMORE (TIP): With President Donald Trump’s threat to send National Guard troops into Baltimore in the air, Maryland leaders said Friday, September 5,  that they will pour more of their own resources to further bring down crime in the state’s largest city. The open-ended increase in public safety efforts, announced by Gov. Wes Moore (D) … Maryland deploys more law enforcement to Baltimore amid Trump’s threats to send troops

Northern States get reprieve from rain but grapple with the aftermath of floods

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NEW DELHI/NEW YORK (TIP): Even as northern Indian States experienced some relief from relentless rainfall on Friday, September 5, 2025, they continued to grapple with the aftermath of monsoon rains that have wreaked havoc across the region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), in the 24-hour period ending 8:30 a.m., rainfall was recorded at … Northern States get reprieve from rain but grapple with the aftermath of floods

Cell phone ban at NYC public schools goes into effect on September 4, the first day of classes

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NEW YORK (TIP): The first day of classes for 900,000 New York City students on Thursday, September 4,  meant a statewide ban on cell phones in schools is officially in effect. Gov. Hochul signed the law last spring prohibiting the devices from the morning until the final bell, with limited exceptions. The new policy is … Cell phone ban at NYC public schools goes into effect on September 4, the first day of classes