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Four, including three Indians, arrested while entering US illegally from Canada
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Three Indian nationals are among four people arrested in Upstate New York after they jumped off a moving freight train coming from Canada in their bid to enter the US illegally. US […]
United States
Virginia State Senate commends Indian origin journalist for his “dedication to journalism and foreign policy.”
RICHMOND, VA (TIP): On March 8, 2024, the Virginia State Senate approved a formal resolution with a voice vote commending Washington Bureau Chief of News India Times, T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman, for his “dedication to journalism […]
United States
India-US security cooperation will become even more important in the years ahead: Richard Verma
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): India-US security cooperation will become even more important in the years ahead and the work of the two countries on emerging technologies will take on even more promise, a top American diplomat […]
United States
Indian American indicted in a Ponzi scheme
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): An Indian-American has been indicted by a grand jury in a Ponzi scheme with the FBI urging victims of the investment adviser in Texas to come forward. Siddharth Jawahar, 36, has been […]
United States
US says it is concerned about CAA and closely monitoring its implementation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The United States on Thursday, March 14 said it is concerned about the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in India and is closely monitoring its implementation. “We are concerned about the […]
United States
US House passes bill to ban TikTok
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill to ban Chinese social media app Tiktok, which is very popular among kids, in the United States. India was the first country […]
United States
US lawmakers call for addressing Green Card backlog and resolving H-1B issues at immigration summit
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Eminent lawmakers from both the Democratic and Republican parties at an immigration summit have called for urgently addressing the Green Card backlog, an issue that is majorly impacting Indian professionals and the […]
NY/NJ/CT
‘Chalo India’ – Global Diaspora Campaign Launched at the Indian Consulate
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Consulate General of India, in New York organized a special event on the launch of ‘Chalo India – Global Diaspora Campaign’ on March 7, 2024. ‘Chalo India’ is a unique […]
GUATEMALA
Hon’ble Mayor of Xela, Mr. Juan Fernando Lopez visits India to get valuable insights into various infrastructural projects
Hon’ble Mayor’s visit to India holds immense significance in strengthening bilateral relations and fostering collaboration between Xela and India GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): India’s robust economic growth, coupled with its expanding global footprint, has positioned the […]
GUATEMALA
El Salvador and Lakshmi Capital sign two impactful Infrastructure Projects
GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): Embassy of India is Guatemala aims to propel indigenous production across diverse sectors following the vision of Prime Minister Modi’s encapsulated in “Make in India” and “India Goes Global”. With a primary […]
Indian Americans
First Indian American Sikh woman Mayor Neena Singh honored in New York
NEW YORK (TIP): Neena Singh, first Indian and Sikh woman Mayor of Montgomery township in New Jersey, was among the four prominent Indian and Indian American women honored in New York for their achievements and […]
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United States
Acclaimed professor of South Asian Literature Dr Kamal Verma passes away
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Dr Kamal D Verma, an acclaimed scholar of South Asian literature, died of natural causes this week here in the American capital. He would have turned 92 in April. Professor Verma taught […]
NY/NJ/CT
Legislator Mulé Sings National Anthem at Suffolk Legislature
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (TIP): Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé (D – Freeport) had the honor of singing the National Anthem to open the meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature on Tuesday, March 5. Legislator Mulé, a […]
NY/NJ/CT
Gobind Munjal elected again as National President of AIA
HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): Gobind Munjal has been elected once again the National President of the oldest Association of Indians in America (AIA) for his 2nd term 2024 & 2025. Along with him, his following team […]
NY/NJ/CT
India Association of Long Island (IALI) Inducts Executive Council under the Leadership of President Pradeep Tandon
HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): On a wet and rainy evening with a chill in the air, the India Association of Long Island witnessed a momentous occasion at the Hicksville Community Center in Hicksville, New York. Despite […]
NY/NJ/CT
NYS INSPECTOR GENERAL ANNOUNCES THE SENTENCING OF MONROE COUNTY MAN WHO FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINED $16,000 IN WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS
NEW YORK (TIP): New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang announced the sentencing of Brian Simpson, 55, of Monroe County, who defrauded the State Workers’ Compensation System of more than $16,000. Simpson, who had previously […]
NY/NJ/CT
Nassau County Democratic Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton comments on County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s Lawsuit Against Attorney General Tish James
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau University Medical Center is quickly running out of the money needed to operate, a situation that demands immediate and focused attention. Instead of addressing this, County Executive Blakeman has decided to […]
NY/NJ/CT
FORMER NYS CORRECTION OFFICER PLEADS GUILTY AFTER FRAUDULENTLY COLLECTING MORE THAN $35,000 IN WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS
NEW YORK (TIP): New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang announced the guilty plea of Charles Epps, a former New York State Correction Officer who collected over $35,000 in workers’ compensation indemnity benefits to which […]
NY/NJ/CT
Mridangam Maestro T. S. Nandakumar: A Cultural Ambassador of India
By Ajay Ghosh BRIDGEWATER, NJ (TIP): Well known around the world for his mastery of the Mridangam, a percussion instrument that is a primary rhythmic accompaniment in Carnatic music ensemble, and with expertise in various […]
Indian Americans
Indian American coach Sean Desai joins Los Angeles Rams in senior defensive role
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American coach Sean Desai, who was relieved of his duties after just one season as the Eagles’ defensive coordinator, is expected to be hired by the Los Angeles Rams in a […]
Breaking News
1 in every 10 women in the world lives in extreme poverty
NEW YORK (TIP): On International Women’s Day, UN Women calls for the world to “Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress” as the best way to accelerate economic growth and build more prosperous, equitable societies. This is […]
NY/NJ/CT
Indian American Minita Sanghvi secures Democratic nomination for New York’s 44th senate district
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American Minita Sanghvi has secured the Democratic nomination for New York’s 44th State Senate district, propelled by critical endorsements from the Saratoga County Democratic Committee and Schenectady County Democratic Committee. Endorsing […]
NY/NJ/CT
27-year-old Indian American dies in fire in Manhattan residential building in US
NEW YORK (TIP): A 27-year-old Indian national, who worked as a journalist here, tragically lost his life in a “devastating” fire caused by a lithium-ion battery in an apartment building in Manhattan. Fazil Khan was […]