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10 February, 2024

Indo-Pacific Strategy has made US and region more secure, more prosperous: White House

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US has said the execution of its Indo-Pacific Strategy in 2022 amidst the strategic competition with…

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10 February, 2024

Allegations of Indian involvement in assassination efforts in US and Canada is very concerning says State Dept nominee

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The allegations that India was involved in the assassination attempts in the US and Canada are very…

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10 February, 2024

Indian American Bhavini Patel is running for US Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): From helping her single parent mother running a food truck “India on Wheels” in Pittsburgh to launching…

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3 February, 2024

United States federal agency announces major overhaul of its annual lottery for H-1B visa

H-1B visa application submission process for fiscal year 2025 to begin from March 6 WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The H-1B visa…

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3 February, 2024

Canada Investigates India influencing Canadian Elections; The United States Needs to do the same

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): On Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, Canada’s Foreign Interference Commission released the following statement, opening up inquiries concerning…

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2 February, 2024

The Federation of Indian Associations, Chicago hosts USA’s Largest Republic Day Celebrations

CHICAGO, IL (TIP): The Federation of Indian Associations, Chicago (FIA), elevated the celebration of India's Republic Day to new heights…

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27 January, 2024

Biden admin officials applaud Ambassador Taranjit Sandhu for his leadership in India-US relationship

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Applauding Taranjit Singh Sandhu for his leadership in strengthening the India-US relationship, senior Biden administration officials have…

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27 January, 2024

Indian community has been anchor of Indo-US relationship: Ambassador Sandhu

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Indian-American community has been an anchor of the Indo-US relationship, India’s Ambassador to the US Taranjit…

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27 January, 2024

SALDEF Welcomes FBI’s Release of Punjabi PSA on Transnational Repression

Building on SALDEF advocacy, the release is an acknowledgement of community concerns WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP) : The Sikh American Legal…

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27 January, 2024

Ambassador Sandhu has been one of the leading architects of India-US relationship: USISPF head

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): In his remarks at a farewell reception hosted in honor of the outgoing Indian envoy here on…

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27 January, 2024

Haley challenges Trump for a debate; questions his ‘mental competency’

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has challenged her ex-boss and former president Donald Trump on to…

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15 January, 2024

Virginia Giuffre claims she got $15,000 from Epstein for having sex with Prince Andrew when she was 17 years old

Giuffre’s first experience with the royal took place at Ghislaine Maxwell’s residence in London NEW YORK (TIP): In a recent…

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15 January, 2024

Creating path to Palestinian state can isolate Iran: Antony Blinken

CAIRO (TIP): Israel working with the region and creating a path to a Palestinian state is the best way to…

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13 January, 2024

25 from Haryana paid Rs 85 lakh each for ‘donkey route’ trip

Were aboard flight grounded in France last month; 'Unpopularity' of Nicaragua gave plot away CHANDIGARH (TIP): Over 25 men from…

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6 January, 2024

Indian American Republican candidate Sen. Niraj Antani raises more than $600,000

OHIO (TIP): Ohio’s Indian American state Sen. Niraj Antani said Wednesday, January 3 that he has raised $612,348 in 38…

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6 January, 2024

Indian American Nikesh Arora Palo Alto CEO becomes a non-founder billionaire

SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): Nikesh Arora, a SoftBank veteran and now the CEO of cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks, has entered…

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6 January, 2024

Committed to managing China ties responsibly: US

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden on Monday, January1, assured his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that he is committed…

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6 January, 2024

Tax Season 2024: IRS launches Tax Professional Awareness Week from Jan 8

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): With the 2024 tax filing season just around the corner, the IRS is launching a special Tax…

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31 December, 2023

US lawmakers strongly condemn vandalism of Hindu temple in California

SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): Several US lawmakers, including three prominent Indian-American Congressmen, have strongly condemned the vandalism of a Hindu temple…

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30 December, 2023

Indian American Satya Nadela of Microsoft is CNN Business’ CEO of the Year

NEW YORK (TIP) It was the year of artificial intelligence, and no Big Tech company leaned into the trend like…

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22 December, 2023

MAYOR’S OFFICE OF IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS DELIVERS KEY RESOURCES TO IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Manuel Castro, on December 21, released…

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22 December, 2023

UNSC observes a minute of silence to mourn Kuwait’s late Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Members of the United Nations Security Council observed Tuesday a minute of silence to mourn and honor…

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22 December, 2023

IRS New Voluntary Disclosure Program lets employers who received questionable Employee Retention Credits pay them back at discounted rate; interested taxpayers must apply by March 22

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): As part of an ongoing initiative aimed at combating dubious Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims, the Internal…

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22 December, 2023

IRS expands Business Tax Account access to S corporations, partnerships; adds ability to view business tax transcripts

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): As part of continuing transformation work, the Internal Revenue Service, on December 18, announced the launch of…

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22 December, 2023

IRS issues guidance on the incremental cost for the Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service, on December 20, issued Notice 2024-05 regarding the commercial clean…

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22 December, 2023

FIA of Chicago and Consulate General of India, Chicago organized OCI / Passport Camp

CHICAGO, IL (TIP): FIA, Chicago in partnership with the Consulate General of India Office in Chicago organized an OCI camp…

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16 December, 2023

Robocalls wake up government finally

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Anyone with a mobile phone knows the unpleasant sensation of answering a call from an unfamiliar number…

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16 December, 2023

Inspiring Afternoon with Samosa Caucus Congressmen in Lexington, Massachusetts

LEXINGTON, MA (TIP): On a rainy yet inspiring afternoon in Lexington, Massachusetts, two esteemed members of the Samosa Caucus, Congressman…

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16 December, 2023

US reaches H-1B cap for fiscal year 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US has received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach a cap for the much-sought-after…

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16 December, 2023

IRS reminds taxpayers, Jan. 16 due date for final 2023 quarterly estimated tax payments

WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service  reminded taxpayers who didn’t pay enough tax in 2023 to make a fourth…

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