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International Day of Yoga
International Day of Yoga is an occasion celebrated on June 21 to recognize the divine power of yoga that the world has witnessed over the years. Yoga is a healthy activity and a form of […]
United States
Economic ties at heart of India, US strategic partnership, says Secretary of State Blinken
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State Visit, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said economic ties are at the heart of the Indo-US strategic partnership and added that the two […]
India
Giani Raghbir Singh replaces Giani Harpreet Singh as Akal Takht Jathedar
Amritsar (TIP)- The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Friday, June 16, appointed Giani Raghbir Singh as the new Jathedar of the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhs. The decision was taken at […]
India
Name change of Nehru memorial triggers political war of words
New Delhi (TIP)- The government has renamed the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library Society as Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society, drawing strong condemnation on Friday, June 16, from the Congress that termed the dropping […]
India
If proven guilty, WFI president may get maximum 5-year jail
The Delhi Police have filed a 1,500-page chargesheet against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh under Sections 354, 354A and 354D of the IPC and if proven guilty, he could get […]
India
Biparjoy leaves Gujarat battered and flooded
Bhuj (TIP)- Thirty kilometres from the Jakhau port, where cyclone Biparjoy made landfall on Thursday, June 15, evening, 48-year-old farmer Mubarak Jagan spent the last two days inside a government school, listening to the sounds […]
India
Panel seeks views on revisiting ‘age of consent’
With several cases of minor girls above 16 eloping with men being reported from various parts of the country, the Law Commission has sought the views of the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development […]
India
Army kills 5 terrorists at LoC, foils biggest infiltration bid since 2021
Averting a major threat ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, security forces killed five heavily armed foreign terrorists belonging to an outfit commanded by an Afghan war veteran along the Line of Control in Kupwara […]
India
Karnataka govt to repeal law on conversions
The Congress government in Karnataka is all set to repeal the anti-conversion law that the BJP had brought through the ordinance route last year. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led state Cabinet today approved to annul The Karnataka […]
Festival
NORTH 2 SHORE FESTIVAL VISITS NEWARK FOR FINALE
By Mabel Pais TOO BIG FOR ONE CITY. TOO BIG FOR ONE WEEKEND. THE FESTIVAL ONLY NEW JERSEY COULD CREATE: NORTH TO SHORE June 2023 NJPAC produces first-of-its-kind celebration of music, technology, comedy, and film […]
NY/NJ/CT
Indian-Americans preparing for a cultural extravaganza to welcome Prime Minister Modi
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian-Americans are preparing for a cultural extravaganza for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrives in the American Capital from New York City after leading a yoga session at the UN Headquarters. […]
As I See It
The saga of dubious defense deals and inconclusive probes
It is nobody’s case that corruption and transgression in military contracts should, in any way, be overlooked and not probed. But the CBI’s overall track record in this regard is as disappointing as the MoD’s […]
Opinions
There’s Only One Way to Fix New York’s Traffic Gridlock
By Charles Komanoff and Gernot Wagner The first is that congestion pricing will cut traffic not just within the so-called charging zone but on the hundreds of streets and highways that cars use to go […]
Comments
Code red: On the 22nd Law Commission and a uniform civil code
The push for a uniform civil code should not become a divisive tool The Law Commission’s decision to solicit views from the public on the idea of a uniform civil code appears to be a […]
Comments
Mounting tensions: On the threat to social harmony in Uttarakhand
Criminal cases should not be allowed to take a communal color Festering communal tensions in Purola in Uttarakhand, nearly 400 kilometers north of Delhi, have resulted in the fleeing of most of the town’s handful […]
United States
Immigrants help Canada attain a milestone as its population touches 40 million
New immigrants have contributed in a big way to help Canada achieve yet another milestone as its population touched the 40 million mark on Thursday, June 15. According to data released by Statistics Canada, the […]
United States
Tech the ‘master key’ to unlocking real potential of Indo-US relationship, says Ambassador Sandhu
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Describing technology as the force multiplier for the Indo-US partnership, India’s Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu said tech is the “master key” to unlocking the real potential of the relationship. […]
United States
US companies have made substantial contributions to India’s progress, and they stand ready to do more: Atul Keshap
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP: American companies have made substantial contributions to India’s progress, and they stand ready to do more, the head of a top American business advocacy group has said. Addressing a gathering of top […]
United States
Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar announces plans to form ‘Hindu Caucus’ in US Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Leaders of the Hindu community from across the country gathered at the US Capitol for the summit, organized by Americans4Hindus and supported by 20 other organizations. Dr Romesh Japra, Founder and Chairman […]
United States
Former President Trump charged with 37 federal counts, including 31 violations of Espionage Act; pleads not guilty
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges that he broke the law dozens of times by hiding classified documents in his Florida home as he was formally arraigned at a Miami […]
Indians Abroad
Indian Embassy in Guatemala Celebrates Mission LiFE and World Environment Day
Hon’ble Vice President of Guatemala, H.E. Mr. Guillermo Castillo Reyes Plants a Sapling at India House GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): In a significant event marking the celebration of Mission LiFE and World Environment Day, H.E. Guillermo […]
Breaking News
Indian security forces partisan; Manipur groups write to UN
GUWAHATI (TIP): A conglomerate of 15 Manipur organizations has submitted a memorandum to the United Nations and international rights bodies seeking global attention to the ongoing crisis in the northeastern State. The organizations include the […]
Breaking News
Prime Minister Modi’s historic state visit to US will strengthen ties between the two democracies
Modi in his address to the joint meeting of the US Congress will speak about his vison for India’s future and the global challenges US and India face I.S. Saluja NEW YORK (TIP): A warm […]
Breaking News
US eases norms on eligibility criteria for those awaiting Green Card
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Biden administration has eased norms by releasing policy guidance on the eligibility criteria for those waiting for green cards to work and stay in America, days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra […]
Breaking News
Blinken not expecting breakthrough in China : NSA Jake Sullivan
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The U.S. expects a “transformational moment” in India ties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming trip to Washington, President Joe Biden’s National Security Adviser said as he downplayed chances for a diplomatic […]