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INOC Chair congratulates Modi-led victory for NDA
The people of India have spoken and they have thrown in their lot with BJP-led NDA and their verdict ought to be respected by all. It is also a tribute to India that has proven […]
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Congratulations to Shri Narendra Modi, the man of destiny, for his phenomenal victory
On behalf of Indian American Intellectuals Forum, I congratulate Shri Narendra Modi, the icon of resurgent India, for scoring a resounding victory against anti- Hindu Congress government and its diabolical cronies and perverse minions led […]
Europe
Scotland may re-introduce post study work visa for Indian students
EDINBURGH (SCOTLAND) (TIP): In a major announcement, Scotland has said that it will re-introduce post study work visa for Indian students if it gains independence from United Kingdom in the referendum scheduled for September. The […]
COUNTER TERRORISM
Eight dead, more than 70 wounded in Nairobi blasts
NAIROBI (TIP): Eight people have been killed and over 70 wounded in two explosions in a busy market area in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, officials said on May 16.The National Disaster Operation Centre said the […]
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BJP Victory- an Electorate Revolution
Prakash Waghmare, Community Leader and “OFBJP” PR-Coordinator, in a statement to The Indian Panorama wrote, “This absolute victory of BJP is not only a new dawn in Democratic history of India , but more importantly, […]
Europe
Soon, get HIV tests done at UK supermart
LONDON (TIP): Britons can now get a quick HIV test — in 60 seconds flat, when they visit a supermarket. A British sexual health charity has decided to offer HIV tests at a supermarket in […]
Europe
UK teen with cancer dies after raising $5m
LONDON (TIP): A British teenage cancer sufferer who raised more than $5 million for charity after his fundraising campaign went viral on social media has died, his family said on May 14. Stephen Sutton, 19, […]
Europe
China sentences 24 in baby trafficking case
BEIJING (TIP): A Chinese news agency says the leader of a baby trafficking gang that brought at least 23 boys or pregnant women from Vietnam to China has been sentenced to death. The official Xinhua […]
Europe
Vietnam’s prime minister texts nation amid anti-China riots
HANOI, Vietnam: Vietnam’s prime minister has sent a text message to millions of Vietnamese urging them to boost their patriotism to “defend the fatherland’s sacred sovereignty” but not to engage in violence. The message that […]
Europe
Austerity blame-game dominates EU candidates’ debate
BRUSSELS (TIP): The five top candidates to head the European Commission swapped accusations on Thursday over the impact of Europe’s austerity measures and the role played by banks in sparking the economic and financial crisis. […]
Europe
Thailand: Military plane with defense chief crashes
BANGKOK (TIP): A Laos air force plane carrying about 20 people including the country’s defense minister and other senior officials crashed on May 17, Thailand’s Foreign Ministry said. There was no immediate word on casualties, […]
Europe
Anti-China unrest spreads in Vietnam, 21 killed in clashes
BEIJING (TIP): At least 21 people are feared to have been killed and over 129 injured since anti-China demonstrations led to burning of factories in Vietnam since May 13. There was no confirmation that the […]
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Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi take responsibility for Congress’ worst defeat
NEW DELHI (TIP): Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her son and party vice president Rahul Gandhi Friday, May 16 took responsibility for the party’s worst drubbing in the national election, but did not give credit […]
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India Delivers Clear Mandate to Bhartiya Janta Party
Narendra Modi to be sworn in as Prime Minister on May 21 Manmohan resigns bringing to an end his 10-year tenure NEW DELHI (TIP): Addressing a euphoric crowd Friday, May 16 afternoon, Narendra Modi rallied […]
Europe
Moderate 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits Pakistan
QUETTA, PAKISTAN (TIP): A 5.1- magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Pakistan on Friday, but officials said there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The epicentre was close to the city of Sibi, in Baluchistan […]
Europe
40 dead as Bangladesh ferry search called off
MUNSHIGANJ, BANGLADESH (TIP): Rescuers called off the search for missing passengers of a sunken ferry in central Bangladesh on Saturday after retrieving 40 bodies, causing anger among relatives of those still unaccounted for.. The chief […]
Europe
10 militants killed in US drone attack in Pakistan
PESHAWAR(TIP) At least 10 militants were reportedly killed and 14 others injured on Wednesday in a US drone strike at a militant compound along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, the first such strike after a five-month lull. […]
Europe
Afghan presidential election goes to 2nd round
KABUL (TIP): Afghanistan’s election commission announced on Thursday that the country’s presidential election is going into second round, with the two top vote getters to face off on June 14. The race will likely be […]
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Obama invites Modi to US
WASHINGTON (TIP): US President Barack Obama on Friday, May 17, called Narendra Modi to congratulate him on the Bharatiya Janata Party’s electoral success. Obama invited Modi to visit Washington “at a mutually agreeable time to […]
Europe
Bomb in Kabul kills 1 Afghan soldier
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN (TIP): An Afghan official says a bomb stuck onto a military vehicle exploded in the capital, Kabul, killing one soldier and wounding two civilians. The city’s police chief, Gen. Mohammad Zahir Zahir, says […]
Europe
Taliban suicide car bomber kills 5 in southern Afghanistan
KABUL (TIP): A suicide car bomber attacked an Afghan army vehicle Sunday in southern Afghanistan, killing five civilians and wounding 36, authorities said. The blast also wounded four Afghan army soldiers in the Maywand district […]
India
Over 400 rallies, personal appeal, hope: How a tireless Narendra Modi got it right
NEW DELHI (TIP): It was in September last year that the Bharatiya Janata Party declared Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as its Prime Ministerial candidate despite internal differences and objections from senior party leaders LK […]
United States
RADHU BATHIJA BEREAVED
LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): Prominent leader of Afghan Hindu community and real estate salesperson Radhu Bathija lost his sister in law, Shrimati Sakshi Bathija, wife of his younger brother Rajesh Bathija on May 7th, 2014 […]
India
Butting heads in Varanasi: Modi roadshow meets AAP’s jansabha
VARANASI (TIP): The Aam Aadmi Party volunteer grins as he says that but the CRPF men standing on the divider on the road at the Ravidass Gate in Varanasi are not smiling. The Aam Aadmi […]
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To Whom Do We Actually Belong?
Who are you?” “I belong to the Gandhi family.” Although this particular Gandhi family is not the ruling family of India but a merchant family but the confident young Gandhi claims its prestige and status […]