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NY/NJ/CT
Jersey City Celebrates India’s Independence Day
JERSEY CITY (TIP): Jersey City hosted a celebration of India’s 77th Independence Day. Congressman Rob Menendez was the chief guest. Congressman spoke of the friendly relations between the oldest and the largest democracy of the […]
NY/NJ/CT
Multi-Talented Singer and Performer Raghav to Rock the Stage at Diwali Dance Fest, Creating Magic at Walt Disney World® Resort
NEW YORK (TIP): Lake Buena Vista, FL – Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is set to illuminate Walt Disney World® Resort as the sensational performer, Raghav, takes center stage at the highly anticipated Diwali Dance […]
Misc
Middlesex County Clerk raises awareness about recent passport scams and warns veterans of fraudulent schemes
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ (TIP): In response to a surge in passport and veteran scams, Middlesex County Clerk Nancy J. Pinkin is taking proactive measures to alert all County residents—to enhance vigilance and provide accessible resources. […]
NY/NJ/CT
Legislator Drucker, Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce Welcome Nice Day Chinese Takeout to Plainview
PLAINVIEW, N.Y. (TIP): Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) joined the Plainview – Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Aug. 15 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of Nice […]
NY/NJ/CT
Legislator Lafazan Named to 2023 Long Island Press Power List
OLD BETHPAGE, N.Y. (TIP): Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (D – Woodbury) was among the dozens of regional leaders named to the Long Island Press Power List – a distinction which was celebrated during a […]
NY/NJ/CT
Legislator Lafazan Recognizes LICADD Angel Ball Honorees
HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (TIP)- Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (D – Woodbury) recently supported the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD) at their 36th annual Adele C. Smithers Angel Ball at Oheka Castle […]
Breaking News
Peace returning to Manipur: PM Modi
Spoke of a “New India” with a bright future in next five years NEW DELHI (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke for nearly 90 minutes in his 10th Independence Day address on August 15 where […]
Breaking News
Chandrayaan-3’s first deboosting successful, gets closer to moon
NEW DELHI (TIP): A day after it separated from the propulsion module, the Chandrayaan-3 landing module comprising Vikram (the lander) and Pragyan (the rover) performed the first “deboost” maneuver on Friday, getting further close to […]
Breaking News
US, South Korea, Japan set to deepen military ties
Agree on security pledge ahead of Camp David summit WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The United States, Japan and South Korea are set to sign on to a new security pledge, committing the three countries to consult […]
Breaking News
India’s Independence Day Celebrations Galore
Indian Americans celebrate the 77th Independence Day with enthusiasm I.S. Saluja NEW YORK (TIP):The Consulate General of India in New York, celebrated 77th Independence Day of India on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the Consulate […]
United States
US Congressional delegation’s visit to India solidified bilateral ties: Indian Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The ongoing visit to India of a US Congressional delegation led by Indian American lawmaker Ro Khanna has further solidified deep ties and underscores a unique vision that can serve as a […]
United States
San Francisco launches driverless bus service following robotaxi expansion
SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): San Francisco has launched an autonomous shuttle service – less than a week after California regulators approved the expansion of robotaxis despite traffic and safety concerns, AP has reported. The free shuttle […]
United States
Trump and Allies Expected to Surrender to Georgia Police by Aug. 25 in 2020 Election Indictment
NEW YORK (TIP): Donald Trump said on social media he would release a 100-page report on Monday, August 21, that would exonerate him, after a Georgia grand jury indicted him and 18 co-conspirators for attempting […]
United States
3 Candidates Have Not Yet Signed GOP Loyalty Pledge One Week Ahead of First Primary Debate
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP) The first Republican presidential primary debate will be held next Wednesday, August 23. One criterion to appear on the debate stage is a pledge to support whoever emerges as the Republican nominee. […]
United States
IRS encourages truckers to e-file by August 31 tax payment deadline
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged all those who have registered, or are required to register, large trucks and buses with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more to e-file […]
United States
Hawaii wildfire victims qualify for tax relief; Oct. 16 deadline, other dates postponed to Feb. 15: IRS
WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service today announced expansive tax relief for Hawaii wildfire victims in Maui and Hawaii counties. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 15, 2024, to file various federal individual and […]
United States
Indian-origin college student Rejani Raveendran joins US Senate race in Wisconsin
WISCONSIN (TIP): Rejani Raveendran, a 40-year-old India-born college student has launched a long-shot bid for US Senate from Wisconsin, becoming the first Republican to challenge Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin. Raveendran, chair of the University of […]
United States
Indian American lawyer Varoon Modak named as ballot access counsel by Biden-Harris campaign
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Joe Biden has named prominent Indian American lawyer Varoon Modak as the senior counsel for ballot access for the Biden-Harris 2024 re-election campaign. Varoon, a California native, currently works as […]
United States
Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna wins Democracy Award for best Workplace Environment
WASHINGTON,D.C. (TIP) : Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna has been honored with a Democracy Award by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) for outstanding achievement for the category of “Life in Congress”-Workplace Environment. The “Life in […]
Editorial Comment
Another Year of Freedom: Exploring the Flip Side and the Flop Side
The period between August 15, 2022, and August 15, 2023, has been characterized by a complex interplay of achievements and challenges for India. The flip side reflects the nation’s resilience, progress, and global influence in […]
Comments
CAG audit findings
Need to probe irregularities in health scheme A performance audit of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has detected glaring irregularities and deficiencies in […]
Opinions
The anatomy of bulldozer justice
The state can’t let its animus against the minority community lead it to commit illegalities “The Division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has been scathing in its observations of the bulldozer’s use […]
As I See It
Indian-Americans test the waters in run-up to US primaries
In a nutshell, relatively richer Indian-Americans, as their number becomes bigger, may reflect the current US political landscape, which is more or less evenly divided between the Democrats and the Republicans. “Given the peculiarities of […]
Perspective
India Is on the Brink
Under Mr. Modi’s government, the state monopoly on violence is being surrendered to extremists and vigilantes. Those targeted by the kind of mob violence that we are seeing in India may conclude that equal rights […]