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14 April, 2023

IRS Says Time Running Out to Claim $1.5 Billion in Unclaimed Refunds for Tax Year 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced Wednesday, April 12, that over a million Americans have unclaimed tax…

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14 April, 2023

IRS reminds taxpayers of April estimated tax payment deadline

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service today reminded people that Tax Day, April 18, is also the deadline for…

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7 April, 2023

US recognizes Arunachal Pradesh as India’s integral part: White House

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US has recognized Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India and strongly opposes any unilateral…

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7 April, 2023

Dr. Sampat Shivangi Participates in British Parliament Event to honor Diaspora

MISSISSIPPI / LONDON (TIP): Indian-American physician and community activist, Dr. Sampat Shivangi of Mississippi, participated in an event at the…

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7 April, 2023

US President Biden, VP Harris greet Jain community on Mahavir Jayanti

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have extended their greetings of Mahavir Jayanti to…

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7 April, 2023

India & US working to address ‘pressing challenges of our times’: Ambassador Sandhu

WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): As trusted global partners, India and the US are working to address the “pressing challenges of our…

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7 April, 2023

IRS wraps up 2023 Dirty Dozen list; reminds taxpayers and tax pros to be wary of scams and schemes, even after tax season

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service wrapped up the annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2023 with…

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7 April, 2023

IRS unveils Strategic Operating Plan; ambitious effort details a decade of change

42 key initiatives, 190 key projects designed to help taxpayers, the tax community and the nation WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): Following…

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31 March, 2023

Wait time for US visitor’s visa interview in India cut by 60 pc this year, says official

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The wait time for a US visitor's visa interview in India has been reduced by 60 per…

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31 March, 2023

Industrialist Naveen Jindal conferred lifetime achievement award by University of Texas at Dallas

DALLAS, TX (TIP): The University of Texas at Dallas has conferred Indian industrialist Naveen Jindal with a lifetime achievement award…

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31 March, 2023

H-1B visa cap for FY 2024 reached, successful applicants informed: USCIS

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): In a statement on Monday, March 27, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services said it has received…

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31 March, 2023

US watching Rahul Gandhi’s case in Indian courts: US Official

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The United States is watching the court case of Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi, an official has…

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27 March, 2023

Ambassador Harsh K. Bhasin dies at 79

Visitation and prayers will be held from 11am-1pm on Tuesday March 28 at Moloney’s Lake Funeral Home (132 Ronkonkoma Ave.,…

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26 March, 2023

Two Indian Americans among 3 indicted for buying, selling stolen beer

OHIO (TIP): Three people, including two Indian Americans, are facing charges for allegedly buying and selling stolen beer worth approximately…

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26 March, 2023

FIACONA requests release of Santhosh Abraham and Jiji from detention

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Federation of Indian Christian Associations in North America (FIACONA), an advocacy organization focusing on Religious Freedom, demands…

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26 March, 2023

Indiaspora to organize its third annual Climate Summit virtually

SAN FRANCISCO CA/WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): Indiaspora, a nonprofit member organization of global Indian diaspora leaders, announced on March 23 that…

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26 March, 2023

‘Not a crime. Not a misdemeanor’: former U.S. President Donald Trump alleges witch hunt

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP)- Former U.S. President Donald Trump on March 25, 2023 shrugged off his possible indictment as he used…

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26 March, 2023

Florida Governor reappoints Indian American to University of Central Florida Board of Trustees

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP)A prominent Indian American businessman and community leader was on Friday, March 24 reappointed by Florida Governor Ron…

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24 March, 2023

Biggest millets festival in US held in Philly; presentations by young kids hailed

PHILADELPHIA, PA (TIP): The Gangaur Festival in Philadelphia turned out to be a major millets event in the US, attracting…

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24 March, 2023

India’s consulate in San Francisco set on fire by Pro-Khalistan protestors

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A group of pro-Khalistan protesters on Sunday, March 19 made an attempt to set on fire India's…

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24 March, 2023

India Deepens Connections with Honduras and Guatemala through Ambassador’s Productive Visit

I.S. Saluja      GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): In a productive visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations between…

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19 March, 2023

Thousands participate in Holi Celebrations in Guatemala and El Salvador

I.S. Saluja GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): Continuing with its efforts to popularize Indian culture in the Central American countries of Guatemala,…

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11 March, 2023

Biden appoints two Indian-Americans to Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden on Friday, March 11 named two Indian-Americans -- Revathi Advaithi, CEO of Flex,…

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11 March, 2023

Two Indian American Democratic candidates to run for Virginia legislature

VIRGINIA (TIP): Two Indian American Democratic candidates have announced their bids for the Virginia Senate and the House of Delegates.…

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11 March, 2023

Indian-origin professor Laxmi Balachandra files lawsuit against US college alleging racial discrimination

BOSTON (TIP): An Indian-origin associate professor at the Wellesley Business School, Massachusetts has filed a lawsuit alleging that she was…

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11 March, 2023

British Sikh MP Preet Kaur Gill gets threatening email

LONDON (TIP): Britain's first female Sikh MP Preet Kaur Gill has said she was forced to contact police after receiving…

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11 March, 2023

Biden unveils USD 6.9 trillion budget, raises taxes on rich, boosts spending on social programs, infrastructure

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Joe Biden on Thursday, March 10 unveiled a USD 6.9 trillion annual budget for the year…

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11 March, 2023

Bipartisan bill introduced in US House to improve legal immigration

WASHINGTON,D.C. (TIP): A bipartisan bill was introduced in the US House of Representatives on Friday to properly utilize the employment-based…

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11 March, 2023

Cloture motion filed for Garcetti’s nomination; moves step closer to confirmation by US Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The nomination of Eric Garcetti for US Ambassador to India moved a step closer to being confirmed…

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11 March, 2023

President Biden, VP Harris and US lawmakers extend Holi greetings

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris led the country in sending greetings to the…

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