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Nepal PM won’t step down, will face Parliament: Official
Kathmandu (TIP): Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will not resign immediately and implement the Supreme Court‘s verdict against him by facing Parliament that is due to convene within two weeks, an official representing the […]
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WIPA OFFERS AUDITION WORKSHOPS – FREE “This has not been an easy season for our young musicians as they had to pivot to online lessons and rehearsals. These instrument-specific audition workshops will provide extra support […]
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Governor Cuomo bemoans lack of supply of COVID Vaccine
I.S. Saluja NEW YORK (TIP): “As of today, more than 2.5 million New Yorkers have received a first vaccine dose—about 12.8 percent of the state’s population”, Governor Cuomo said at his press briefing Feb 25. […]
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New coronavirus variant identified in New York: Researchers
Shares similarities with a more transmissible, intractable variant discovered in South Africa NEW YORK (TIP): A new coronavirus variant that shares some similarities with a more transmissible and intractable variant discovered in South Africa is […]
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Biden revokes Trump ban on many green card applicants
WASHINGTON (TIP): US President Joe Biden on Wednesday, Feb 24, revoked a proclamation from his predecessor that blocked many green card applicants from entering the United States. Former President Donald Trump issued the ban last […]
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Manhattan District Attorney gets Trump’s tax returns and financial data
NEW YORK (TIP): The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has taken possession of former president Donald Trump‘s tax returns and a wealth of other financial data deemed central to prosecutors’ ongoing criminal case, officials confirmed Thursday, […]
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Meisha Porter to succeed Richard Carranza who is resigning as Chancellor of N.Y.C. School System
NEW YORK (TIP): Richard Carranza, who oversees the nation’s largest schools system, will step down after about three years as chancellor. He will resign in March. The abrupt move comes after disagreements between Mayor Bill […]
United States
Rahul Gandhi to address students of Cornell University on Democracy: Virtual event is open to the Cornell community with NetID
NEW YORK (TIP): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on March 2 will address the students of prestigious Cornell University and interact with them on the subjects of democracy and development, the university said on Thursday, February […]
United States
Judge says NO to Biden’s plan on deportation
HOUSTON (TIP): A federal judge indefinitely banned President Joe Biden’s administration from enforcing a 100-day moratorium on most deportations, AP reports. US District Judge Drew Tipton issued a preliminary injunction sought by Texas, which argued […]
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US report on Khashoggi death expected to single out Saudi crown prince
Riyadh admitted that Khashoggi was killed in a “rogue” extradition operation gone wrong WASHINGTON (TIP): A declassified version of a U.S. intelligence report expected to be released on Thursday, February 25, finds that Saudi Crown […]
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U.S. will seek to rejoin UNHRC: Blinken
NEW YORK (TIP): The U.S. will seek re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Tuesday, February 23, as he “humbly” asked for the support of UN […]
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Whatever vaccine is available, take it: Fauci
WASHINGTON (TIP): The top US infectious disease expert told NBC on Thursday, Feb 25, a third vaccine becoming available “is nothing but good news” and would help control the pandemic, AP reports. US regulators announced […]
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Kangana Ranaut opens cafe and restaurant in Manali
Actress Kangana Ranaut has ventured into the food and beverage business by opening a cafe and restaurant in her hometown Manali. On Tuesday, Kangana shared photographs from the location where her cafe will be set […]