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April is Sikh Awareness Month in New York State
ALBANY, NY (TIP): Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday, April 24, signed a resolution naming April 2023 as Sikh Awareness Month in the State of New York. “Sikhs have been living in the United States for […]
NY/NJ/CT
Gov. Phil Murphy declares Muslim Heritage Month in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ (TIP): Gov. Phil Murphy signed a proclamation Saturday, April 29, designating January as Muslim Heritage Month in a measure that advocates say will promote appreciation and awareness about Muslim traditions and contributions. Community […]
United States
National Small Business Week: IRS.gov offers A-Z resources for small businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged small businesses to take advantage of the numerous resources available on IRS.gov. As part of National Small Business Week April 30 to May 6, the IRS […]
United States
Indian diaspora, Congress played ‘pioneering role’ in boosting bilateral ties: Ambassador Sandhu
WASHINGTON, D.C.(TIP): The Indian diaspora and the US Congress have played a “pioneering role” in building and strengthening the relationship between the two countries, India’s ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu has said. He […]
United States
H1B lottery system has resulted in abuse, fraud: US immigration services
USCIS says it is in the process of initiating law enforcement referrals for criminal prosecution WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The computerized drawing of lots devised to select successful H-1B applicants every year has resulted in abuse […]
United States
Indian-American community leader urges US lawmakers to remove the 7 per cent country limit on green cards
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): An eminent Indian-American community leader from Silicon Valley has urged US lawmakers to remove the prevailing seven per cent cap on green cards, observing that the country-specific limit on the most sought-after […]
United States
163 Indian companies invested USD 40 bn in US; created 425K jobs: Report
The survey titled ‘Indian Roots, American Soil’ of the Confederation of Indian Industry is launched on Wednesday, May 3 WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): As many as 163 Indian companies have invested more than USD 40 billion […]
United States
Biden, Harris meet top donors, Indian-American entrepreneur to raise funds for 2024 election campaign
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP)- US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris over the weekend met his top 150 donors, including one Indian-American entrepreneur, to develop a successful strategy to raise funds for their 2024 […]
United States
NINE INDIAN ORIGIN PERSONS RECEIVED PRESITIGIOUS GOPIO AWARD
VIRGINIA (TIP): April 30 was our lucky day. GOPIO Virginia celebrated its 14th Anniversary and Award ceremony. Virginia Senators David Marsden and Chap Petersen and 43rd Speaker Eileen Filer Corn presented Prestigious award of Excellence […]
As I See It
Time to cleanse Punjab
Drug lords with influential backers are saved by shoddy probe and lack of political will “Big or small, all drug operators of Punjab have a police connection and in that sense, Punjab’s drug problem is, […]
Opinions
Deciphering the ‘Pawar game’
Sharad Pawar’s decision to step down as NCP chief is a strategic move to assert his authority over his party forever, analysts say, citing the example of Bal Thackeray who once pulled the same move […]
Perspective
The Karnataka election, the ideological contestations
There is a redrawing of the political contours of the political parties in Karnataka — a shift that will have bearing on the future of electoral democracy in India The electoral arena in Karnataka in […]
Breaking News
January 6 Capitol attack- Ex-Proud Boys leader found guilty of sedition plot
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was on Thursday, May 4, convicted of orchestrating a plot to attack the US Capitol in a desperate bid to keep Donald Trump in power after […]
Breaking News
India slips in World Press Freedom Index, ranks 161 out of 180 countries
NEW YORK (TIP): India’s ranking in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index has slipped to 161 out of 180 countries, according to the latest report released by global media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF). In […]
Breaking News
Biden expected to tap Air Force general as next Joint Chiefs chairman
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Biden is expected to nominate the chief of staff of the Air Force, Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown Jr., to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, choosing a deeply […]
Breaking News
Ajay Banga will be a transformative leader, says Biden
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Ajay Banga will be a transformational leader, who will bring expertise, experience, and innovation to the position of World Bank president, US President Joe Biden said after the former Mastercard CEO was […]
Breaking News
Stop detaining and imprisoning journalists for doing their jobs: U.N. chief Guterres on World Press Freedom Day
World Press Freedom Day is observed annually on May 3 UNITED NATIONS (TIP): U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on May 2 urged the international community to “speak with one voice” and call for stopping the detention […]
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Present imperfect: on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom’s latest report and India
Irrespective of what the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom says, India must review its rights record For the fourth consecutive year, the government has expressed outrage and rejected the recommendations of the U.S. Commission […]
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ED chief’s extension
Credibility of govt, probe agency at stake The Supreme Court has rightly pulled up the Union Government for granting a third extension of service to Enforcement Directorate (ED) chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra. ‘Is there is […]
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Battleground Karnataka
Karnataka, which goes to the polls on May 10, is a high-stakes state for both the BJP and the Congress. It’s the first major Assembly battle of the year and the two parties are keen […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin Anurag Chandra found guilty of killing teens who played doorbell-ringing prank at his house in US
NEW YORK (TIP): An Indian-origin has been found guilty of killing three teenage boys who played a doorbell-ringing prank at his house in the US state of California, according to a media report. Anurag Chandra, […]
Indian Americans
Musk to pay $10,000 to Indian American critic Randeep Hothi for defamation
Parminder Aujla SACRAMENTO (TIP): Elon Musk has agreed to pay $10,000 to his Indian American critic Randeep Hothi to settle a defamation lawsuit accusing the Tesla CEO of smearing him with false allegations that he […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Krishna Ramachandran appointed as Health Transformation Leader by Blue Shield
Parminder Aujla OAKLAND, CA (TIP): Blue Shield of California has appointed Krishna Ramachandran as senior vice president of Health Transformation and Provider Adoption to lead the nonprofit health plan’s bold strategy to reimagine health care. […]
Indian Americans
British-Indian Meera Syal to be awarded BAFTA TV fellowship
LONDON (TIP): Award-winning British-Indian playwright and actor Meera Syal will be presented with a BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) fellowship, the highest accolade bestowed upon an individual in recognition of an outstanding […]