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Relief to Indian-origins rushing to get C-section in US as judge stays Trump’s order to end citizenship
SEATTLE (TIP): A federal judge in Seattle has temporarily blocked an executive order by President Donald Trump that sought to curtail birthright citizenship in the United States. The ruling came as a relief to Indian […]
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Indian-origin student shot dead by robbers in Washington DC
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): In a tragic incident, Koyyada Ravi Teja, a 26-year-old from Hyderabad, India, was fatally shot in New Haven, Connecticut on January 20, 2025. Teja, who had recently completed his master’s degree in the […]
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India American Baiju Bhatt founder of Robinhood sells $9.23 million in stock
NEW YORK (TIP): The new year began differently for Baiju Bhatt than most, by earning close to $10 million. Bhatt reportedly sold 228,645 shares of Robinhood’s Class A stock for $9.23 million under a pre-arranged […]
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Indian-origin South African filmmaker appointed to WEF’s Global Arts, Culture Council
JOHANNESBURG (TIP): Indian-origin South African filmmaker Anant Singh has been appointed to the Global Arts and Culture Council (GACC), which was inaugurated at the latest session of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. Known […]
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Sikh couple scales Mt Vinson, places Nishan Sahib at Antarctic peak
‘We view mountains as our teachers, imparting invaluable lessons about life’: Cheemas MICHIGAN/CHANDIGARH (TIP): On January 7, when the clock struck 17.32, Sikh couple Harpreet Singh Cheema and Navneet Kaur Cheema from the US made […]
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Indian Origin Sunita Williams steps out on spacewalk after 7 months in orbit
It was the first spacewalk by NASA astronauts since an aborted one last summer WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): One of NASA’s two stuck astronauts got a much welcomed change of scene on Thursday, January 16, stepping […]
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Indian American CEO Satya Nadella unveils new ‘AI habitat’ Microsoft 365 Copilot
SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): Microsoft has unveiled new AI-driven features for its Microsoft 365 suite on Wednesday, January 15 aiming to enhance user productivity and streamline workflows. In a LinkedIn post on Jan. 15, CEO Satya Nadella introduced […]
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Indian American venture capitalist Nisha Desai sues PayPal for racial discrimination
NEW YORK (TIP): Nisha Desai, an Indian American entrepreneur and the founder of Andav Capital, has filed a lawsuit against PayPal, alleging racial discrimination in its minority investment program. The case, brought before the U.S. […]
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Indian American Dr. Harsha Sahni loses medical license, faces prison for harboring undocumented women
TRENTON, NJ (TIP): Dr. Harsha Sahni, an Indian American rheumatologist from Colonia, New Jersey, has permanently lost her medical license and is facing a 27-month federal prison sentence for harboring two undocumented women from India as […]
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Indian origin British MP renews UK Parliament call for Bluestar probe
LONDON (TIP): British Sikh Labour MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi has renewed his call in the House of Commons for an independent inquiry into the extent of the involvement of the then Margaret Thatcher-led Conservative government […]
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Indian national pleads guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material
WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): A 30-year-old Indian national who was previously employed with a cruise line, has pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material, a US attorney said on Friday. Abdul Rouvoof Shaik faces […]
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Sikh man among two Indian Americans elected to Virginia state legislatures
RICHMOND, VA (TIP): Two Indian Americans were elected in special elections to Virginia’s legislatures, ensuring the Democratic Party keeps its slender majority despite the national Trump wave in last year’s election. Kannan Srinivasan was elected […]
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Indian-origin tech firms corner 1/5th of H1B visas issued by US
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian-origin tech companies cornered a fifth of all H1B visas issued by the US with Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services leading the pack, an analysis of data from the US immigration department […]
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Six Indian Americans sworn-in as members of US House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): n a momentous occasion for Indian Americans, six of their leaders on Friday, January 3, 2025 were sworn-in as the members of the US House of Representatives, the largest so far for […]
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Nijjar murder accused still in mandatory detention: Canada
VANCOUVER (TIP): Four Indian nationals accused in the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar are currently subject to mandatory detention orders issued by a British Columbia court. “The court imposed mandatory detention orders on […]
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5 Indian-origin men charged with murder
NEW JERSEY (TIP): Five Indian-origin men have been charged with murder in the US in connection with the death of a 35-year-old man from India. Sandeep Kumar, 34, of South Ozone Park, New York, was […]
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Gurpatwant Singh Pannun’s ‘Sikhs for Justice’ banned for another 5 years
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal upholds ban on the pro-Khalistani group NEW DELHI (TIP): The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal has confirmed a notification issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) banning pro-Khalistani terrorist […]
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British Sikh brother-sister duo jailed for charity fraud in UK
LONDON (TIP): A Birmingham-based brother and sister duo associated with the Sikh Youth UK group have been sentenced by a UK court after being found guilty of fraud offences relating to charitable donations. Rajbinder Kaur, […]
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Purdue names Indian American Ananth Grama Distinguished Professor of Computer Science
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): : Recognizing Indian American professor Ananth Grama’s distinguished career as a researcher and educator, Purdue University Board of Trustees has appointed him as Distinguished Professor of Computer Science. Throughout his tenure at […]
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Indian-origin ‘unsung heroes’ on King Charles’ 2025 New Year Honors List
LONDON (TIP) : Community leaders, campaigners, academics and medics are among over 30 Indian-origin professionals to be recognized in King Charles’ 2025 New Year Honors List released in London in time for New Year’s Eve. […]
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Indian American executive Ishpreet Singh named Black Duck Software CIO
BURLINGTON, MA (TIP) : Black Duck Software, Burlington, Massachusetts-based leader in application security, has named Indian American tech executive Ishpreet Singh as chief information officer (CIO) to lead the organization’s technology strategy. As the global […]