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After Sikh group lawsuit, California delays revocation of 17,000 truckers’ licenses
State postpones action until March as US transportation officials warn of a January 5 deadline, potential $160 million funding loss SACAMENTO (TIP): A week after a group of immigrant truckers sued California’s Department of Motor […]
Breaking News
Grand jury refuses to reindict Letitia James in mortgage fraud case
NEW YORK (TIP): A grand jury in Virginia on Thursday, December 4, rejected the Justice Department efforts to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James with mortgage fraud, declining to indict her again after a […]
Health
Global Virus Network issues guidance on new Covid-19 variant, vaccine protection
The newly identified Covid-19 variant, named NB.1.8.1, is spreading rapidly across parts of Asia including India and other regions such as the United States. While the variant has sparked concern due to its rising numbers, […]
India
Usha Vance: From Legal Luminary to Second Lady of the US
Usha Bala Chilukuri Vance, born on January 6, 1986, in San Diego, California, has emerged as a prominent figure in American public life. As the wife of Vice President JD Vance, she holds the distinction […]
Breaking News
Rahul Gandhi Addresses US NRIs gathered at Boston: Champions Democratic Reform, Youth Empowerment, and Electoral Integrity
BOSTON, MA (TIP): In a warm and impactful address to the Indian diaspora, Hon. Shri Rahul Gandhi, Member of Parliament and Leader of the Opposition spoke to a packed audience at the Marriott Boston Long […]
Breaking News
US restoring legal status of hundreds of students after abruptly revoking visas
Sudden policy reversal brings relief though some students already lost jobs or left country due to deportation risk SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): The US government is restoring the legal status of hundreds of international students after […]
Breaking News
Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada on March 4, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China. In a Truth […]
Breaking News
US judge halts Trump Administration’s mass firing of federal workers; rules White House personnel office lacks power to order firings
SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): A California federal judge on Thursday, February 27, temporarily blocked the Trump administration from ordering the US Department of Defense and other federal agencies to carry out the mass firings of thousands […]
Featured
Ustad Zakir Hussain: Tabla loses its vibrant voice
The tabla fell silent as Ustad Zakir Hussain (1951-2024), one of the greatest global ambassadors of Indian classical music, passed away on Monday (December 16, 2024) after a brief illness in San Francisco, California. A […]
Breaking News
Kamala Harris accepts historic presidential nomination, pledging to be the President for all Americans
Says election offers “fleeting opportunity” to move past “bitterness, cynicism” Indrajit Saluja CHICAGO, August 23, (TIP): Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday, August 23, promising to be “the president for […]
United States
Breaking News
President meets with Democratic governors for ‘candid’ talks as he seeks to reassure his party and the public
Governors admit worries but rally behind Biden : ‘We have his back’ WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A group of leading Democratic governors offered words of support for Joe Biden on Wednesday as pressure mounted on the […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Rishi Kumar takes lead in California congressional race as per Polls
Parminder Aujla SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): In a recent poll conducted for the open California Congressional District 16 seat, Indian American Democrat Rishi Kumar has emerged as the frontrunner in a closely contested race, positioning himself […]
Perspective
PM Modi in US- A major leap forward for India-US ties?
This week we are looking at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, which saw US President Joseph Biden roll out the red carpet for him. PM Modi’s visit included a private dinner at the […]
Politics
Rahul Gandhi speaks his mind on his visit to the US
Rahul Gandhi in US I.S. Saluja NEW YORK (TIP): On his first visit abroad after being disqualified from the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi spoke candidly on a number of national and international issues at a […]
Featured
Film Festival
SFIFF CELEBRATES 11 DAYS OF FILMS & EVENTS
By Mabel Pais The San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM) returns for the 66th year. It is considered the longest-running film festival in the Americas. This year’s program, curated from over 5,000 submissions and invitations […]
United States
IRS wraps up 2023 Dirty Dozen list; reminds taxpayers and tax pros to be wary of scams and schemes, even after tax season
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service wrapped up the annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2023 with a reminder for taxpayers, businesses and tax professionals to watch out for these schemes throughout […]
Business & Economics
Fed delivers small rate hike, says ‘some additional’ tightening possible
Washington (TIP)- The Federal Reserve on Wednesday, March 22, raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, but indicated it was on the verge of pausing further increases in borrowing costs amid recent […]
NY/NJ/CT
RANA honors Indian diaspora for selfless services; raises $1.3 million at the annual gala
NEW YORK (TIP): The Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) held its annual gala event in Long Island, where it honored community leaders from the Indian diaspora for their selfless service and contributions to society. […]
Indian Americans
Indian origin Amrapali Ami Gan among ‘Time 100 Next’
LONDON (TIP): Indian origin Amrapali ‘Ami’ Gan, CEO of content-sharing website OnlyFans, is one of this year’s “Time 100 Next,” honoring 100 rising stars from various fields across the world. Along with her, Pakistani singer, […]
Science & Technology
Indian Americans
Indian American high school senior girls among 30 in the list of 2022 Edison Scholars
EDISON, CA (TIP): : Two Indian American girls, Rhea Jethvani and Monica Pal are among 30 high school seniors in Southern California Edison’s service area named 2022 Edison Scholars by one of America’s largest electric […]
Indian Americans
Ravi & Naina Patel Foundation donates $1.5 million for Gandhi Center
Paraminder Aujla FRESNO, CA (TIP): California State University, Fresno, plans to establish a Gandhi Center to promote the development of Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of inner peace and sarvodaya (universal uplift) with a $1.5 million donation […]