Foreign investment flow into India down 26% in 2021: UN
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows to India in 2021 were 26% lower, mainly because large M&A deals…
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Recognize ‘Hinduphobia’ and violence against Buddhists, Sikhs too: Ambassador Tirumurti
NEW YORK (TIP): India’s Ambassador to the United Nations says global terror strategy is selective, urges against adding right wing…
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19-year-old woman sets record for solo global flight
Rutherford will find herself in Guinness World Records book after setting the mark that had been held by 30-year-old American…
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President Joe Biden warns Russia against invasion of Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): U.S. President Joe Biden also said he believes that Russia is preparing to take action on Ukraine,…
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Woman pushed onto Subway tracks dies; elected officials express concern and indignation
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): A woman was killed on Saturday, January 15 morning after she was pushed in front of…
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Virat Kohli quits Test captaincy, a day after series-defeat against South Africa
CAPE TOWN / NEW YORK (TIP): Virat Kohli on Saturday, January 15, dropped a bombshell by quitting Test captaincy, a…
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Republican senator supports waiving CAATSA sanctions against India
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Arguing that the Biden Administration should resist from any action that might drive New Delhi away from…
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Key Congressional panel clears nomination of LA mayor as US envoy to India
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP) A key Congressional panel has voted in favor of the nomination of Los Angeles Mayor Eric M…
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Centers For Disease Control (CDC) urges citizens to wear ‘most protective mask’
Administration toship 500 million COVID-19 tests for free WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
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Krish Sengupta is all set for his solo art exhibition in New York City in January 2022. The artist’s work…
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Bad Weather, Farmers, Rallyists Play Foul with PM Modi
Ferozepur visit cancelled because of ‘security lapse’, says Home Ministry NEW DELHI /NEW YORK (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed…
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Anniversary of Attack on Capitol
Biden accuses Trump and his supporters for holding a “dagger at the throat of democracy” WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): President Joe…
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Veteran Indian American diplomat Atul Keshap is the President of US-India Business Council
WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): Veteran Indian American diplomat Atul Keshap is set to lead the US-India Business Council (USIBC) as President…
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World Health Organization warns of ‘tsunami of cases’ with more omicron and delta cases
GENEVA (TIP): The World Health Organization (WHO) has cautioned that the more transmissible Omicron together with the currently circulating Delta…
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Canada meets 2021 immigration target with 4,01,000 new permanent residents
OTTAWA (TIP): Canada met its target of granting 4,01,000 foreigners’ permanent residency in 2021 by focusing its efforts on temporary…
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New York Mayor-elect Adams to be sworn in at New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square
NEW YORK (TIP): Mayor-elect Eric Adams announced Wednesday, December 29 afternoon that he will hold his swearing-in ceremony at the…
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Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty in Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse trial
NEW YORK (TIP): Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty of recruiting and grooming teenage girls for Epstein to sexually abuse between…
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OCI cardholders need RBI nod to purchase farm property
NEW YORK (TIP): Those holding Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards need Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) permission to buy…
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Kim Potter, former police officer who shot Daunte Wright is held guilty of manslaughter
The jury of six men and six women heard from 25 witnesses for the prosecution and eight who testified for…
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UN General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid tests positive for COVID-19
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): President of the United Nations General Assembly Abdulla Shahid on Thursday, December 23, said that he has…
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Another US Senator tests positive for Covid-19
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US Sen. Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, announced he has tested positive for Covid-19 and said…
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Mayor Bill de Blasio announces “scaled back” New Year Eve celebration in Times Square
I.S. Saluja NEW YORK CITY (TIP): New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, on December 23, announced plans for a…
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MAYOR-ELECT ADAMS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS FOR COMMISSIONERS OF HRA, OMB, DOF, AND DCAS, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF ETHNIC AND COMMUNITY MEDIA
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Mayor-elect Adams announced, December 23, a slate of appointments for his incoming administration. The appointees –…
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Adrienne Adams ‘clinches’ Council Speaker race: Moya concedes
QUEENS, NY (TIP): City Councilwoman Adrienne Adams declared victory Friday, Dec. 17 in the race for City Council Speaker for…
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Omicron infects 70 times faster but is less severe, says study
The yet-to-be peer-reviewed study provides the first information on how the novel variant of concern infects human respiratory tract BEIJING…
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ISIS has 66 known Indian-origin fighters US report on terrorismCommends NIA for anti-insurgent operations
NEW DELHI / NEW YORK (TIP): There are 66 known Indian-origin fighters on the rolls of global terrorist group Islamic…
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Pandemonium in India’s Parliament:Opposition continues to seek minister Teni’s removal
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Lok Sabha functioned for less than 20 minutes and the Rajya Sabha for 15 minutes on…
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Harnaaz Sandhu of India Wins Miss Universe 2021
Only two Indians before Harnaaz Sandhu have won the title of Miss Universe - actors Sushmita Sen in 1994 and…
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Sanyukta Kisan Morcha suspends protest aftergovt agrees to most of their demands
Experts call agitation ‘enriching of democracy’, but also term victory as one ‘forced due to political compulsions’ NEW DELHI (TIP):…
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India to allow full resumption of international flights only after Jan 31
NEW DELHI (TIP) Full resumption of international flights stands postponed at least till January 31, 2022, according to an announcement…
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