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An unnoticed fact: the RSS, India’s biggest NGO, too, gets foreign funding

Jun 20, 2014 - 8:22 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

In 2002, a citizens’ report documented how a US-based charity was funneling funds to Sangh entities in India. By Naresh Fernandes : Amidst the debate about non-profits, one fact seems to have gone largely unremarked […]

Appointment of Juned Qazi as INOC(I), USA President celebrated

Jun 20, 2014 - 8:08 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): A large gathering of INOC (I) workers celebrated, June 17, the appointment of Juned Qazi as the new President of INOC (I) USA. Introducing Juned Qazi, George Abraham, Chairman of INOC(I) said […]

CONSUL PERUMAL VENKATASAMY GIVEN A WARM FAREWELL

Jun 20, 2014 - 8:04 am EDT I. S. Saluja 0

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Community members and Consulate officials organized a farewell reception for Consul Perumal Venkatasamy, Head of Chancery at the Indian Consulate in New York, who was retiring after 37 years of service. […]

Agents promised jobs in Dubai, sent youths to Iraq

Jun 20, 2014 - 7:48 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

AMRITSAR (TIP): Most of the 40 Punjabi youths stuck in Iraq reached there allegedly through travel agents who with illegal recruitment syndicates operating from the Gulf countries trapped them using false promises of lucrative jobs […]

Sebi bid to boost retail participation

Jun 20, 2014 - 6:19 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

MUMBAI (TIP): In an attempt to increase retail participation in the capital markets, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has brought a host of changes that include a 10 % reservation for retail […]

Poor sales force VW group to scale down India market share target

Jun 20, 2014 - 6:17 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

PUNE (TIP): Europe’ s top carmaker Volkswagen group has scaled down its India market share target to 7-8% by 2018 against the 20% projected earlier as it struggles to make headway in the highly-competitive market […]

Rajat Gupta loses appeal of $13.9 million fine, sent to prison

Jun 20, 2014 - 5:56 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Former Goldman Sachs Group Inc director Rajat Gupta on Tuesday, June 17, lost his challenge to a $13.9 million civil penalty and a permanent ban from acting as an officer for a […]

GOPIO’s 25th Anniversary Jubilee Convention a historic success

Jun 13, 2014 - 9:24 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

PORT OF SPAIN (TIP): The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO International) concluded its 25th Anniversary (Jubilee) Convention 2014 in Port of Spain in Trinidad & Tobago, with a memorable and highly successful […]

Juned Qazi is appointed President of INOC(I), USA

Jun 13, 2014 - 9:18 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Dr. Karan Singh, Chairman, Foreign Affairs Committee of All India Congress Party has communicated his acquiescence on the appointment of Juned Qazi as the new INOC(I) President effective June, 11, 2014, said […]

Pakistan

US depends on India, Pakistan for stability after US pullout from Afghanistan

Jun 13, 2014 - 9:05 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): As President Barack Obama announced plans for Afghanistan after ending US combat mission by year end, the US hoped India, Pakistan and Afghanistan would help provide greater stability and security in the region. […]

GUJARATI SAMAJ of New York to hold CULTURAL FESTIVAL of Gujarat on August 8, 9, 10

Jun 13, 2014 - 9:03 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Gujarati Samaj of New York announced a CULTURAL FESTIVAL OF GUJARAT to mark the celebration of its 40th Anniversary. The festival will be held on August 8,9 & 10, 2014. Consul General […]

India

Defence projects along LAC to get quick green nod

Jun 13, 2014 - 8:56 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): The ponderous elephant will now try to catch up with the fleet-footed dragon. The Narendra Modi government has decided to fast-track clearances for roads and other military infrastructure projects along the 4,057-km […]

India

RSS NOT A REMOTE CONTROL, SAYS ITS CHIEF MOHAN BHAGWAT

Jun 13, 2014 - 8:54 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NAGPUR (TIP): The BJP‘s ideological mentor, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or the RSS, reiterated that the organisation does not act like a ‘remote control’ to the ruling party. Addressing cadres for the first time since […]

Goa MLAs to ‘Study’ World Cup in Brazil, Congress Cries Foul

Jun 13, 2014 - 8:49 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

PANAJI (TIP): Football fever is running high and the BJP government in Goa has scripted a controversy by sanctioning a Rs. 90 lakh junket for six MLAs, including the sports minister, to Brazil, where the […]

India-America Chamber of Commerce hosts roundtable on how to make India’s massive public sector productive and profitable

Jun 13, 2014 - 8:49 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Mrs. Ranjana Kumar, former Chairperson and CEO of Indian Bank, and Ambassador Dnyaneshwar M. Mulay, Consul General of India, participated in an interactive discussion, June 12, on – “What Should India […]

It’s a new era in India’s foreign policy as countries compete to woo Modi

Jun 13, 2014 - 8:44 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

“The new majority government in power in New Delhi, freed from debilitating coalition politics and attaching priority to economic development, has aroused external interest”, says the author. In foreign policy, Prime Minister Modi has hit […]

Business & Economics

COUNTRY’S FIRST PAYMENT BANK TO COME UP SOON: RBI

Jun 13, 2014 - 7:07 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

MUMBAI (TIP): Reserve Bank of India has said that the country will soon have its first payment bank as prescribed by a committee headed by Nachiket Mor to look into financial inclusion. Speaking at a […]

Business & Economics

INDIA LIKELY TO ACHIEVE 5.5% GROWTH RATE: WORLD BANK

Jun 13, 2014 - 7:04 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): With the new Indian government showing signs of economic reforms and brings in transparency in governance, the World Bank feels that the world’s third-largest economy could achieve a growth rate of 5.5 […]

Business & Economics

NITIN GADKARI OPPOSES PLAN TO IMPOSE ANTI-DUMPING DUTY ON SOLAR GEAR

Jun 13, 2014 - 7:01 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): Voices against the government plan to slap antidumping duty on solar panels are getting stronger with Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari asking his commerce counterpart to drop the proposal as it would ‘escalate’ […]

India

India-Pakistan body releases list of Pak prisoners in Indian jails

Jun 6, 2014 - 8:14 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

AMRITSAR (TIP): Aaghaz-e-Dosti, a joint body comprising India-based Mission Bharatiyam and Pakistan-based The Catalyst, has released a list of Pakistani prisoners languishing in Indian jails on public domain. It will also release a list of […]

India

Anjali Damania quits AAP, then retracts her resignation

Jun 6, 2014 - 8:13 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NAVI MUMBAI (TIP): The AAP‘s state convener Anjali Damania quit the party on June 5 morning, but retracted her resignation in the evening after it convinced her to do so. Her leaked resignation letter exposes […]

CHANGLANG

Jun 6, 2014 - 7:48 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Changlang District is situated on the south-eastern corner of the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, near the Myanmar border. Known for its rich biodiversity and scenic beauty, Changlang is a popular tourist destination in North-East […]

United States

China under-reported defence by 20%: Pentagon

Jun 6, 2014 - 7:48 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

WASHINGTON (TIP): China underestimated its growing defence budget by nearly 20% with its spending likely nearing $145 billion last year, the Pentagon has said. In an annual report required by Congress, the Pentagon said yesterday […]

Europe

Sri Lanka reacts strongly to Jayalalithaa’s genocide remarks

Jun 6, 2014 - 7:41 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

COLOMBO (TIP): Sri Lanka on Thursday reacted strongly against the genocide remarks made by Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa against the country over the Tamil issue and said it will make formal objections to […]

Business & Economics

‘Am I not a citizen of India?’

Jun 6, 2014 - 7:36 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

An inner cry of a Dalit from the heartland of India Why I am asked about my caste when I go to the police? Am I not a citizen of India?” The father of one […]

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