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AIA National Honor Banquet & Celebration of the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence a huge attraction
NEW YORK (TIP): The Association of Indians in America (AIA National) hosted 25th Honor Banquet and the celebration of the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence at a beautiful venue at Terrace on the Park in […]
NY/NJ/CT
BJANA Celebrates Buddha Jayanti
NEW JERSEY (TIP): Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America (BJANA), a 47-year-old organization in NJ, USA in partnership with the Indian consulate in New York, the east coast chapter of Bihar Foundation conducted successful celebrations […]
As I See It
Decoding the Manipur crisis
Mistrust between communities accentuated by developmental disparities “This demand is more than a decade old. Those seeking ST status say it is not only about reservation benefits but also protection of their land. This northeastern […]
Perspective
SC unlocks disqualification proceedings against Shinde, but cannot reinstate Uddhav as CM
The Supreme Court Constitution Bench holds that the Governor erred in calling for a trust vote without ‘objective material’ to show Uddhav Thackeray government had lost support. The Supreme Court, in a unanimous judgment, effectively […]
Comments
Turmoil in Pakistan
Imran’s arrest hardens political battle lines The arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a corruption case has triggered widespread violence in Pakistan and plunged the economically beleaguered country into a political crisis, months […]
Comments
Morality and majority: on the Supreme Court verdict on the political imbroglio in Maharashtra
Supreme Court verdict is an indictment of how regime change in Maharashtra was achieved It often happens in litigation around political developments that judgments underscore high principles but extend no relief to those impacted by […]
Opinions
India, Canada Move a Step Forward towards FTA, India to Allow Canadian Universities to Set Up Campuses, Improved Air Services Stressed
Joint Statement issued at conclusion of the 6th Canada-India Ministerial Dialogue on Trade & Investment India and Canada have made some advances towards resolving some disputes delaying the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). […]
INITIATIVE
A Crusade for a World Without Childhood Blindness
Prof. Indrajit S. Saluja The Eye Foundation of America extended its crusade for a World without Childhood Blindness when it reached out to Guatemala, a nation in Central America which has a population of 18 […]
India
Third blast near Golden Temple in a week, 5 arrested
Amritsar (TIP)- The Punjab Police on Thursday, May 11, said they have solved the cases of low-intensity explosions in Amritsar with the arrest of five people hours after another blast near a community kitchen of […]
India
Joe Biden to host PM Modi for official state visit to US in June
President Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an Official State Visit to the United States, which will include a state dinner, on June 22, the White House announced on Wednesday, May 10. […]
India
Delhi unique among UTs: SC gives state govt total control over services in NCT
New Delhi (TIP)– Stating that in a democracy, “the real power of administration must reside in the elected arm of the state”, the Supreme Court Thursday, May 11, held that the state government will have […]
India
After meeting PM, Naveen Patnaik says no possibility of ‘Third Front’
New Delhi (TIP)- In the first major blow to the Opposition’s attempts at forging a pan-India anti-BJP alliance, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday, May 11, said his party would go it alone in […]
India
Supreme Court reserves verdict on same-sex marriage
After 10 days of marathon arguments, the Supreme Court on Thursday, May 11, reserved its verdict on petitions seeking legal validation of same-sex marriage. A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud reserved […]
Featured
Tribute to Mother
Mother’s Day honors motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. This year it will be celebrated on May 14 There is one relationship in this mortal life which effortlessly scores above all […]
Asia
Nepal police arrest 10 Indians for illegally acquiring citizenship cards
Kathmandu (TIP): Ten Indian nationals, including three women, have been arrested here for allegedly acquiring Nepali citizenship cards illegally by producing fake documents, police said. A Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office team apprehended the Indian […]
Asia
China, Pakistan resolve to extend CPEC into Afghanistan
Islamabad (TIP): In yet another effort to build trust with the Taliban government, China and Pakistan agreed to include Afghanistan as part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Sources here pointed out that China […]
Asia
Nepal ex-Home Minister held over refugee scam
Kathmandu (TIP) : Former Home Minister and influential leader of Nepali Congress Bal Krishna Khand was arrested on May 10 for his alleged involvement in the fake Bhutanese refugee scam. He was arrested for his […]
Asia
Indian prisoner dies in Karachi
Karachi (TIP) : The Pakistani authorities are expected to go ahead with their goodwill gesture to release on May 10 199 Indian fishermen arrested for allegedly fishing illegally in the country’s waters, despite the death […]
Asia
Afghanistan asks Pakistan, banned TTP to hold talks
Islamabad (TIP) : Afghanistan’s interim Taliban regime Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has asked Pakistan and the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to sit together for a dialogue, amid a sharp increase in deadly attacks on […]
World
Israel kills 2 militant commanders in Gaza as Egypt presses on with efforts to mediate truce
Gaza City (TIP): Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed two militant commanders on May 11, the army said, as the Palestinian death toll from the latest burst of fighting rose to 26. Rocket fire […]
World
Sudan’s paramilitary forces took parts of Khartoum, stormed army chief’s quarters
Dubai (TIP): When conflict flared in Khartoum almost a month ago, pitting Sudan’s armed forces and their heavy weaponry against a paramilitary force born out of an agile but lightly-armed desert militia, it looked like […]
World
Ukraine counteroffensive needs more time, launching now would cost too many lives: Zelenskyy
KYIV (TIP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country’s military needs more time to prepare an anticipated counteroffensive aimed at pushing back Russian occupying forces and opening a new chapter in the war more than […]
World
Russia ends visa regime for Georgia, lifts flight ban
Moscow (TIP) : Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 10 abolished visas for Georgian nationals and lifted a 2019 ban on direct flights to the South Caucasus nation, a move that comes amid rocky relations […]
World
Shooting at Mercedes factory in Germany leaves 2 dead
Berlin (TIP): A man opened fire at a Mercedes-Benz factory in southwestern Germany on May 11, leaving two people dead, authorities the company said. The shooting occurred in Sindelfingen, a city near Stuttgart. The suspect, […]