E-Edition
Month: August 2025
United States
Harsh Vardhan Shringla Exudes Confidence about India’s Ability to deal with the Situation Created by Tariffs
RESTON, VA (TIP): Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla remains hopeful that India will be able to conclude a “satisfactory mutually beneficial” Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the US as 50 […]
World
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 21, drawing global condemnation
KYIV/washington (TIP)- World leaders condemned Russia’s massive missile and drone strikes that killed at least 21 people, wounding 48 and damaging European Union’s mission and British Council offices in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv on Thursday, Aug […]
World
Israeli FM says there will be no Palestinian state
Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar, asked what the plan was for a Palestinian state, said there would not be any. Saar made the comment to reporters following a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco […]
World
Taiwan detects Chinese military presence around strait
Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense detected the presence of 41 Chinse military aircraft, seven naval vessels and an official ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) Thursday, Aug 28. As per Taiwan’s […]
World
Argentina eases entry rules for Indian citizens with US visas
Buenos Aires (TIP)- Argentina’s Ambassador to India Mariano Caucino on Wednesday, Aug 27, announced that the country has relaxed visa rules for Indian citizens holding valid US visas. According to a resolution published in the […]
World
Japan’s trade negotiator cancels US trip over tariff deal differences
Tokyo (TIP)- Japan’s top trade negotiator cancelled a visit to the United States at the last minute on Thursday, Aug 28, further delaying talks designed to finalise a $550 billion investment package offered by Tokyo […]
World
Putin, Kim Jong Un to attend military parade in Beijing next week: China
Beijing (TIP)- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be among more than two dozen foreign leaders to attend China’s massive military parade next week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced […]
Asia
Imran’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to boycott bypolls
Jailed former PM Imran Khan’s party has decided to boycott the upcoming by-elections for national and provincial assemblies, in line with the opinion of its founder. Several seats of the national and provincial assemblies became […]
Asia
Pakistani rape gangs exploited children in 85 areas in UK, MP’s probe finds
A private investigation led by a British lawmaker has identified “gang-based child sexual exploitation” in at least 85 areas across the UK, amid an ongoing national inquiry into grooming gangs. The investigation, set up by […]
Asia
Lanka SC issues notice to govt over India-backed ID project
Colombo (TIP)- Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has issued notices to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Cabinet over the India-funded Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity (SL-UDI) programme following a petition alleging violation of fundamental rights. […]
Asia
Floods displace nearly 250,000 people in Pak
NAROWAL (TIP) – Rescuers in boats raced to reach stranded families in Pakistan’s populous eastern Punjab province on Thursday, after three major rivers burst their banks because of heavy rain and the release of water […]
Opinions
The ECI’s ring fence is the Constitution and the law
The Election Commission of India has a constitutional obligation to carefully examine a complaint or a disclosure highlighting serious irregularities in electoral rolls Two major press conferences held in recent weeks have attracted a good […]
NY/NJ/CT
Labor Day; Thousands to Rally in Front of Trump Tower Transforming Fifth Avenue into a Restaurant on The Street
NEW YORK, NY (TIP): On Monday, September 1, 2025, between 2:00 and 4:00 PM, thousands of restaurant workers, wage advocates, and community allies will descend on Trump International Hotel & Tower (725 5th Ave, New […]
NY/NJ/CT
Suozzi Announces IRS Layoff About-Face
Suozzi predicted this layoff reversal in February; has since advocated for this policy change WASHINGTON, D.C (TIP): Congressman Tom Suozzi, a Member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight, which oversees the IRS (Internal […]
NY/NJ/CT
U.S. Citizen Files PIL in Indian Supreme Court Over Gender Bias, Colorism, and Pay Gap in Film Industry
NEW YORK (TIP): In a landmark move, a U.S.-based citizen has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court of India. It is challenging gender inequality, colorism, and wage disparities in the country’s […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Srinivas Rautwar promoted to CIO at American Systems
CHANTILLY, VA (TIP): Srinivas Rautwar, a 25-year IT industry veteran, has been promoted to chief information officer at American Systems specializing in mission essential and information engineering services. The Indian American executive succeeds Brian Neely, […]
Indian Americans
Indian origin Gurtej Sandhu is the world’s 7th most prolific inventor, holding over 1,325 patents, which surpasses the number held by Thomas Edison
NEW YORK (TIP): Gurtej Sandhu is Principal Fellow and Vice President at Micron Technology. In his current role, he is responsible for Micron’s end-to-end (Si-to-Package) R&D technology roadmaps. The scope includes driving cross-functional alignment across […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Ethan Agarwal Joins California Governor’s Race
Parminder Aujla SACRAMENTO, CA (TIP): Silicon Valley is stepping into California politics once again. Tech entrepreneur Ethan Agarwal, best known for founding the audio fitness app Aaptiv and the fintech platform The Coterie, has announced […]
Indian Americans
Indian American management guru Ramesh Sharda wins AMCIS 2025 Outstanding Conference Service Leadership Award
MONTREAL (TIP): Ramesh Sharda, an Indian American management guru is among the annual Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS) Outstanding Conference Service Leadership Award for 2025. Association for Information Systems’ award honors those who have […]
Indian Americans
Indian American entrepreneur Sareena Nagpal Brings Indian Grace to India–Mexico Friendship Run in Querétaro
QUERETARO, MEXICO (TIP): The spirit of freedom and friendship took center stage at Parque La Queretana as the Indian Association of Querétaro (IAQ) hosted the India–Mexico Friendship Run, “Azaadi ki Daud,” to mark India’s 79th […]
SPORTS
Off-spinner Ashwin announces retirement from IPL
Veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday, Aug 27, announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League, bringing the curtains down on a 16-year-long association with the tournament within months of calling it quits from […]
SPORTS
BCCI faces boycott storm as India vs Pak Asia Cup promo sparks fan fury
Mumbai (TIP)- Less than a fortnight before the start of the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE, official broadcasters Sony Sports Network released a promotional video to build excitement for the continental tournament. However, the […]
SPORTS
Sunil Gavaskar slams foreign pundits over India squad remarks
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar expressed his frustration on foreign ex-cricketers commenting on India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad. While debates in India over certain selections like Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal are expected, Gavaskar believes […]
SPORTS
Messi powers Inter Miami past Orlando City to Leagues Cup final
Fort Lauderdale (TIP)- Lionel Messi once again proved decisive as Inter Miami advanced to the Leagues Cup final with a 3-1 victory over Orlando City in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, Aug 27, night. The Argentine […]