Asia
Year: 2023
Asia
World
Over 100 killed in Rwanda floods
KIGALI (TIP): At least 115 people have died as floods and mudslides swept through northern and western Rwanda after torrential rains, the state-run broadcaster said May 3, warning that the toll could rise. “The rain […]
World
Coronavirus
Bolsonaro home searched as Brazil probes fake vaccine cards
BRASILIA (TIP): Brazil’s Federal Police searched former President Jair Bolsonaro’s home and seized his phone May 3 in what they said was an investigation into the alleged falsification of COVID-19 vaccine cards. Several other locations […]
World
Russia, Ukraine report drone attacks as Zelensky visits International Criminal Court
KYIV (TIP): Kyiv and Moscow reported drone attacks on May 4 including two that sparked fires in Russian oil refineries, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited The Hague to lobby for more support. Zelensky’s surprise […]
World
‘I cried all day’: Serbia reels after deadly school shooting that left 8 kids dead
BELGRADE (TIP): Serbia was in mourning on May 4 a day after a 13-year-old suspect shot dead eight fellow students and a security guard after allegedly drawing up a kill list. The tragedy has left […]
World
World
Russian Duma to ban sex change without surgery to stop evasion of military service: Report
Mariupol (TIP): The Russian Duma is working on a bill to ban sex reassignment without surgery. The bill is expected to be introduced to the lower house of parliament shortly. The move is “not only […]
Asia
India
India
KARNATAKA ELECTIONS
After Lord Rama & Bajrangbali, Arjuna part of election rhetoric New Delhi (TIP)- Lord Rama, Bajrangbali, ace warrior Arjuna — heroes of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata — continue to dominate the Karnataka election rhetoric […]
India
‘Shoot at sight’ orders in Manipur, more troops to restore peace
Imphal: (TIP)- Amid clashes in several districts of Manipur, the Army said the situation has been brought under control in Moreh and Kangpokpi while efforts are underway to restore normalcy in the capital Imphal and […]
India
ED names Sisodia accused in excise ‘scam’ for 1st time
The ED on May 4 filed its fourth supplementary chargesheet in the Delhi excise policy “scam” case, naming former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia as an accused for the first time, officials said. Sisodia was […]
India
Patna HC stays Bihar caste survey, setback for Nitish
In a setback for the Opposition’s demand for a nationwide caste census and a similar exercise in states, the Patna High Court on Thursday, May 4, stayed the ongoing caste-based enumeration in Bihar, besides restricting […]
India
Business & Economics
Go First Crisis: Story behind India’s 3rd largest airline’s crash landing
In a shock announcement, the Go First Airlines, owned by Wadia-group, said it is cancelling all its flights for two days in view of fund shortage. The decision shocked the airline’s passengers who had booked […]
Business & Economics
Business & Economics
European Central Bank raises interest rates but slows pace
The European Central Bank slowed the pace of its interest rate increases Thursday, stepping back like the U.S. Federal Reserve from a string of jumbo hikes aimed at snuffing out inflation. The ECB’s quarter-point hike […]
Business & Economics
Business & Economics
Auditor named in Hindenburg report resigns from Adani company
A small Ahmedabad-based chartered accountancy firm, whose appointment was questioned by a US short seller in its scathing report against the conglomerate run by billionaire Gautam Adani, has resigned due to “pre-occupation”, Adani Total Gas […]
Business & Economics
SHU HOSTS TENTH NJBDA SYMPOSIUM
Seton Hall University (shu.edu) hosts the 10th Annual New Jersey Big Data Alliance (NJBDA; njbda.org) Symposium, the state’s “premier conference for big data and advanced computing”. This year’s symposium will be held in person on […]
NY/NJ/CT
NY/NJ/CT
NYC Mayor Eric Adams holds a Round Table with Indian American CEOs
NEW YORK (TIP): Adams, on April 18, addressed CEOs of leading Indian companies from diverse sectors such as banking, finance, pharmaceuticals, retail, diamond and IT at a CEO roundtable organized by the Consulate General of […]
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