India
DR. MODI PRESENTS VISION OF A UNIFIED WORLD
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): An event on the theme of creating a unified world was held at the United Nations in New York, October 24. The event was organized by Global Citizen Forum (GCF), a […]
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PM Modi calls for end to differences on caste, creed, community basis at ‘Run for Unity’
NEW FDELHI (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ here on Friday, October 31, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, which is being commemorated as Rashtriya […]
India
SIAEA president Mihir Patel admires Modi’s firm grip
NEW YORK (TIP): Ambassador S. Jaishankar hosted a dinner for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at The Pierre in New York City. Around 500 Indian Americans from across North America were invited to the dinner. Prime […]
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Punish the Guilty of 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots NOW
Narendra Modi government on October 30 announced compensation of INR 500,000 each to be given to the kin of 3325 people killed during anti-Sikh riots in the national capital in 1984. What Modi seems to […]
United States
India and US discuss military ties and global security issues
WASHINGTON (TIP): The US and India will continue to work together to further strengthen their military-tomilitary relations as the top defense officials of the two countries have discussed a range of bilateral security issues. Top […]
Business & Economics
E-VISA SYSTEM LIKELY TO BE ROLLED OUT NEXT
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Government will roll out by next week the muchawaited electronic-visa system for tourists from select countries including US and Japan. Home minister Rajnath Singh along with tourism minister Sripad Naik will […]
Business & Economics
INDIA’S UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE ROLLOUT TO COST $26 BILLION
NEW DELHI (TIP): India’s universal health plan that aims to offer guaranteed benefits to a sixth of the world’s population will cost an estimated 1.6 trillion rupees ($26 billion) over the next four years, a […]
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PM MODI CALLS FOR END TO DIFFERENCES
NEW FDELHI (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ here on Friday, October 31, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, which is being commemorated as Rashtriya […]
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Fadnavis to be sworn in as Maharashtra CM, October 31; Sena to boycott ceremony
MUMBAI (TIP): Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister on Friday, October 31 at Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. The mega ceremony is likely to be attended by Prime […]
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Pakistan’s Military Adventurism
Right environment to turn the heat on Islamabad Pakistan’s military adventurism on three fronts across its borders with India, Afghanistan and Iran has created just the right environment to turn the heat on Islamabad and […]
India
Modi spends first Diwali as PM with Army in freezing Siachen
Announces Rs 745 crore for flood-hit Kashmir NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi spent his Diwali morning on October 23 at the Siachen glacier, lauding India’s armed forces and saying “125 crore Indians can […]
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States get free hand in Clean India Mission
NEW DELHI (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked officials to ensure as much freedom as possible for the states in the implementation of the Swacch Bharat mission he recently launched to make India clean […]
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Gadkari says happy in Delhi; Stage set for Fadnavis as Maharashtra CM
NAGPUR (TIP): A potential crisis in Maharashtra BJP over the choice of leader for the post of chief minister seems to have blown over with Union minister Nitin Gadkari saying he has no differences with […]
Europe
Symbol of a love affair between US and India
Here are two unique pictures that capture the love affair between the United States and India. Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney decided to don an Indian Saree at the Indian Ambassador S. Jaishankar’s dinner reception to […]
Europe
Shinzo Abe becomes first Japanese PM to visit Sri Lanka in 24 years
COLOMBO (TIP): Shinzo Abe on October 12 became the first Japanese prime minister to visit Sri Lanka in 24 years, on the second leg of a South Asian tour that sought to assert Tokyo’s interest […]
India
BJP front runner in Haryana, Maharashtra: Exit polls
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI (TIP): At least three exit polls put the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead but short of a clear majority in Maharashtra and Haryana on Wednesday, a ringing endorsement of the so-called ‘Modi magic’ […]
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MAJOR EXPANSION OF MODI CABINET LIKELY BEFORE WINTER SESSION
NEW DELHI (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to carry out the first expansion of his council of ministers along with a bureaucratic shake-up in the next few weeks. Sources said an expansion of […]
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Black money case: Can’t disclose names of foreign account holders: Govt to SC
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Union government on Friday filed an application in the Supreme Court, saying it cannot disclose details of foreign accounts held by Indians which are governed by bilateral double taxation avoidance treaties. […]
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Universal account number to facilitate provident fund portability
NEW DELHI (TIP): A Universal Account Number (UAN) for Provident Fund (PF) accounts, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 16, will help over four crore PF account holders to better manage their PF […]
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PM Modi launches major labor reform schemes
NEW DELHI (TIP): Stressing that labor reforms hold the key to the success of the ‘Make in India’ campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 16 unveiled a new roadmap, including measures to end ‘Inspector […]
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India Takes a Tough Stand
India Takes a Tough Stand on Ceasefire Violations by Pakistan Modi said: “The enemy has realized that times have changed and their old habits will not be tolerated. JAMMU (TIP): India has taken a tough […]
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DEALING WITH THE US ALWAYS TESTS OUR DIPLOMACY
At the end of the day, India and the US have to find common ground that protects their respective interests. The US as a global power should not force India to support it in its […]
Business & Economics
After-effects of the US drawdown on India
New Delhi cannot remain sanguine. A priority of the Obama Administration will be to smoothly take out its military equipment from Afghanistan, through Pakistan. The Taliban will then be viewed more benignly By G Parthasarathy […]
Europe
PAK ENVOY ABDUL BASIT FAILS TO MEASURE UP TO MODI GOVT
NEW DELHI: At a time when Indo-Pak tensions are running high, Pakistan’s man in Delhi, Abdul Basit, is not a favourite with the Modi government. Basit’s stock with this government plummeted in August when he […]
United States
U.S. CEOS AND CABINET OFFICIALS REINFORCE COMMITMENT TO INDIA TRADE AND INVESTMENT
USIBC Reaffirms $41 Billion Investment in India WASHINGTON DC (TIP): The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), on October 9, hosted its 39th Anniversary Leadership Summit in the wake of Prime Minster Narendra Modi’s historic visit to […]