China removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices from January 1 in new steps to spur a flagging birth rate. Condoms and contraceptive pills now incur value-added tax of 13%, the standard […]
New York (TIP)- Russia has formally asked the United States to stop chasing an oil tanker that was headed to Venezuela and is now fleeing a U.S. Coast Guard vessel in the Atlantic Ocean. Russia’s […]
Bern (TIP)- Sparklers attached to champagne bottles and held too close to the ceiling likely sparked the deadly fire at the “Le Constellation” bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, during a New Year’s party, killing at least […]
In a quiet but symbolically significant shift, South Korea has eased long-standing restrictions on access to North Korea’s official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, reflecting a renewed effort to reduce tensions and promote understanding between the two […]
Actor-singer Jennifer Lopez opened up about her life and relationships, including her divorce from Ben Affleck, during the first night of her Las Vegas residency, Up All Night, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. She […]
A case of sexual harassment has been filed against actor Will Smith, with a violinist from his Based on a True Story 2025 tour accusing the Hollywood star and his management company of misconduct and […]
Actor Gwyneth Paltrow admitted that receiving one of her first movie roles was a case of being a Hollywood “nepo baby,” sharing that the part wasn’t secured through an audition — but rather during a […]
China’s state-run newspaper Global Times has strongly criticised the Salman Khan-starrer Battle of Galwan, just days after the film’s teaser was released. Although the film is scheduled to hit cinemas next year, it has already […]
Nushrratt Bharuccha recently visited the Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The actress participated in the sacred Bhasma Aarti and was honored with a stole by the temple priests. Nushrratt’s temple visit, intended […]
Hrithik Roshan is reportedly being considered as the new lead of Don 3 following Ranveer Singh’s reported exit from the film. According to industry buzz, the makers are exploring the possibility of bringing Hrithik on […]
Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Christmas greetings to the nation, several states across India reported disruptions of Christmas celebrations, vandalism of decorations and protests outside churches in the days leading up to and […]
The Chhattisgarh High Court on Friday, Jan 2, granted bail to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former chief minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel, in two cases related to the alleged liquor scam. The high […]
New Delhi (TIP)- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Friday, January 2, that trying to understand the Sangh by looking at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would be a “huge mistake”, as […]
Udaipur (TIP)- Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday flagged what he described as a disturbing rise of “white-collar terrorism” in the country, warning that higher education without values can turn dangerous for society. Speaking […]
More than 12 Naxalites were killed in separate encounters with the security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region on Saturday, Jan 3, police said. More than 10 ultras were gunned down in Sukma, while two were […]
New Delhi (TIP)- The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) has approved 22 new proposals under the third tranche of the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), involving a projected investment of Rs 41,863 crore, […]
MP CM fires top officials after 10 dead, Uma Bharti calls for ‘repentance’ Indore (TIP)- The water crisis in Indore’s Bhagirathpura area has claimed at least 10 lives, while more than 1,400 people have been […]
Canada’s transport regulator has asked Air India to investigate an incident of a pilot who was removed from a plane before it was due to take off and found to be under the influence of […]
CALGARY (TIP) : A Sikh taxi driver from Calgary is being hailed as a hero after helping deliver a baby during a late-night ride to the hospital. Hardeep Singh Toor was dispatched last Saturday for […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Ranjit ‘Ricky’ Singh Gill, an Indian-origin adviser to US President Donald Trump, is grabbing headlines after being awarded for his supposed role in “India-Pakistan ceasefire negotiations” following Operation Sindoor earlier this year. […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian American student Adithi Garood has won the first annual Future of Architecture Scholarship instituted by Projio, a digital marketing agency for architects and building professionals, for her ability to connect architectural […]
Toronto-based Punjabi artist Babbulicious takes the stage to perform his track ‘Gaddi Red Challenger’ NEW YORK CITY (TIP): In a moment celebrated by many across the global Punjabi diaspora, the inauguration of New York City’s […]
Trump warns Iran against killing peaceful protesters as demonstrations enter sixth day, escalating tensions after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged dueling threats […]
NEW DELHI (TIP): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday asserted that India “has every right to defend its people against neighbors that persist with terrorism”, underlining that no country can expect the benefits of […]
While spouses of American citizens are eligible to apply as immediate relatives, officials now focus on whether the marriage is genuine and entered into in good faith NEW YORK (TIP): Marriage to a US citizen […]
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