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Year: 2021
Entertainment
Angelina Jolie, The Weeknd seen together in LA
Angelina Jolie and The Weeknd once again continue to fuel dating rumors after the two were recently seen together, out in Los Angeles. According to a report, the ‘Maleficent’ actor, and the ‘After Hours’ singer […]
India
SC: Even legislature can’t curtail power of contempt
New Delhi (TIP): Observing that its power of contempt can’t be taken away even by a law enacted by the legislature, the Supreme Court on Sept 29, held the chairperson of an NGO guilty of […]
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India’s new Covid case tally again crosses 20k-mark, active count still lowest
New Delhi (TIP): The country’s coronavirus pandemic scenario worsened slightly on Thursday, Sept 30, with about a 25 per cent rise in fresh cases over last day’s figures. Following two straight days of fresh case […]
India
Taliban reach out to India over resumption of flights, scholarships
The Taliban setup in Kabul has been reaching out to the Indian side to explore the continuation of contacts in different fields, ranging from resumption of commercial flights to scholarships for Afghan students, people familiar […]
India
Punjab turmoil now a political storm for Cong
New Delhi/Chandigarh (TIP): A party in disarray in a poll-bound state. A defiant state unit chief rebuffing the party’s overtures. A snubbed former chief minister meeting a top political rival. And, senior leaders publicly voicing […]
India
Mid-day meal scheme is now ‘PM Poshan’, pre-primary children will be covered
The mid-day meal scheme will now be known as PM POSHAN, with the Centre initiating a major political push pivoted around ‘child nutrition’, and announcing that around 24 lakh students receiving pre-primary education at government […]
India
MoD clears acquisition proposals worth Rs 13,165 cr
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) at a meeting on Wednesday accorded approval for procurement of 25 advanced light helicopters (ALH) from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under Buy Indian scheme. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs the […]
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United States
Olympic swimmer who stormed Capitol pleads guilty to felony
WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): Five-time Olympic swimming medalist Klete Keller pleaded guilty Wednesday, September 29, to a felony charge for storming the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot and faces 21 to 27 months in […]
United States
Top US generals recommended having 2,500 troops in Afghanistan; White House defends withdrawal
WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): Top American generals on Tuesday, September 28, told lawmakers that they had recommended having 2,500 troops in Afghanistan to which President Joe Biden disagreed. The White House, however, defended the presidential decision, […]
United States
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, lava fountains form in park
WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): Kilauea had a major eruption in 2018 that destroyed more than 700 homes and displaced thousands of residents. One of the most active volcanos on Earth is erupting on Hawaii’s Big Island. […]
United States
Joe Biden gets COVID-19 booster shot as additional doses roll out
WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): U.S. President Joe Biden rolled up his shirt sleeve for a COVID-19 vaccine booster inoculation on Monday, September 27, hoping to provide a powerful example for Americans on the need to get […]
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History This Week
October 1 October 1, 1908 – Henry Ford’s Model T, a “universal car” designed for the masses, went on sale for the first time. October 1, 1938 – Hitler’s troops occupied the Sudetenland portion […]
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Indian Abroad
India
Indians abroad can now buy UK Royal Mint’s 1st Goddess Lakshmi gold bar
LONDON (TIP): The “Lakshmi” bar, a 20-gm gold bar with the Hindu Goddess of Wealth engraved intricately into the precious metal, was designed by Royal Mint designer Emma Noble and follows a close collaboration with […]
Indian Americans
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Virtual Interactive discussion on coping with grief and loss during the Pandemic
LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): On September 24th evening, members of IAF and community leaders joined the ZOOM Call for a special interactive discussion on an important topic that affects most of us at some point […]
NY/NJ/CT
NY/NJ/CT
ERIC ADAMS UNVEILS RESILIENCY PLAN FOR NEW YORK CITY
CONEY ISLAND, NY (TIP): Democratic mayoral nominee Eric Adams, on September 24, unveiled his resiliency plan for New York City to address the rising threat of climate change to New Yorkers’ safety, underlined by the […]
NY/NJ/CT
GOPIO-CT HOSTS NEW STUDENTS FROM INDIA ENROLLED AT UCONN BUSINESS SCHOOL
STAMFORD, CT (TIP): Global Organization of People of Indian Origin Connecticut Chapter (GOPIO-CT) organized a program of welcoming new students from India at the Univ. of Connecticut, School of Business from its Stamford and Hartford […]
NY/NJ/CT
Indian Overseas Congress USA stages protest against Modi policies at the United Nations
NEW YORK (TIP): The Indian Overseas Congress, USA, an advocacy organization that promotes democracy, human rights, and equal justice together with its supporters and friends, held a protest rally in front of the United Nations […]