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Philippine ferry was overloaded when it flipped over, leaving 27 dead, official says
MANILA, Philippines (TIP): The skipper of a Philippine ferry that flipped over in a lake in an accident that killed 27 passengers decided to sail despite knowing that his boat was filled beyond capacity, the […]
World
Two arrested over suspected rape of tourist in Paris park: prosecutors
PARIS (TIP): French authorities have detained two men on suspicion of taking part in an alleged gang rape of a Mexican tourist in the Champ de Mars park, which lies at the foot of the […]
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Hong Kong court rejects government ban on democracy protest song
HONGKONG (TIP): A Hong Kong judge denied on July 28 a government request for an injunction banning “Glory to Hong Kong”, a defiant anthem that emerged from the city’s huge pro-democracy protests in 2019. The […]
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A pollution tax on older cars can be extended to London’s suburbs after a British court ruling
London (TIP): A British court ruled July 28 against London suburbs that tried to block a pollution tax on older cars as green policies become a hot political issue in the U.K. amid increasingly dramatic […]
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Niger general who led coup asks for support from the people and international partners
NIAMEY (TIP): The general who led a coup in Niger took to state television on July 28 to ask for support for the takeover, two days after members of the military detained the democratically elected […]
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New England Indian American Community Extends a Warm Welcome to US Congressman Ro Khanna at Fundraising Event
LEXINGTON, MA (TIP): On a picturesque Sunday afternoon, the New England Indian American community gathered once again to extend a warm welcome to Congressman Ro Khanna, renowned as a member of the esteemed “samosa caucus,” […]
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Bihar Industries Minister Mahaseth invites investment for the State
NEW YORK (TIP): Industries Dept, Govt of Bihar hosted the “Invest in Bihar” summit in New Jersey on 18th July 2023. The summit was hosted in alliance with Bihar Foundation USA, a diaspora cell of […]
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NY State Senator Kevin Thomas to run for US Congress from NY-04
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American New York State Senator Kevin Thomas has launched his campaign for New York’s 4th Congressional District. He announced the bid in Elmont, NY, surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, to take on […]
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United States
United States
“THE JOURNEY WITHIN: MEDITATION, WISDOM, AND THE ART OF LIVING JOYFULLY”
Special Event with Globally Revered Spiritual and Humanitarian Leader, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on July 29, 2023 PLANO, TX (TIP): The DFW Chapter of the Art of Living Foundation is excited to host “THE […]
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‘Shocked and horrified’ by the video of extreme attack on two women in Manipur: US
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US is “shocked and horrified” by the video of an extreme attack on two women in Manipur and supports the Indian Government’s efforts to seek justice for them, a senior Biden […]
United States
IRS invites public input on ways to improve dispute resolution programs; suggestions wanted
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service , on July 27, invited public input on improvements to certain post-filing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs currently offered to taxpayers. “The IRS is greatly interested in examining […]
United States
Second lottery round for H-1B applicants to be conducted this year: US immigration service
The decision could benefit more Indian professionals WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A second round of random lottery selection for the much sought-after H-1B visas for fiscal 2024 will soon begin after it was determined that “additional […]
United States
United States
Indian American Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy criticizes affirmative action
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, 37, has emerged as a prominent voice against affirmative action and what he terms “preferences” in college admissions and hiring. His campaign has revolved around the idea […]
United States
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduces bill to double H-1B intake
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has introduced a bill proposing to double the annual intake of highly skilled foreign workers on H-1B work visas coveted by Indian professionals. Introduced on July 17 […]
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