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USCIS Increases Screening and Vetting by Shortening Some EAD Validity Periods
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): USCIS announced a Policy Manual update that reduces the maximum validity period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). USCIS stated the goal is to require more frequent vetting of individuals applying for […]
United States
Supreme Court hands Trump victory in fight over Texas congressional map
The Supreme Court cleared the way for a voting map in Texas that could allow Republicans to win up to five additional seats in the House WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Supreme Court on Thursday, December […]
United States
Amiwala Celebrates Evening of Action With Nearly 100 Volunteers
SKOKIE, IL (TIP): Congressional candidate Bushra Amiwala welcomed nearly a hundred volunteers into Bushra for Congress headquarters on Tuesday, December 2 night to celebrate the momentum her campaign has built so far. It was the […]
United States
Board of Public Works Approves More than $779 Million for Projects Across Maryland
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (TIP): Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman joined Governor Wes Moore and Treasurer Dereck E. Davis in approving more than 70 initiatives representing a total expenditure of more than $779 million during a Board of […]
United States
Maryland House speaker steps down from role where she made history
ANNAPOLIS (TIP): Maryland House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore County) on Thursday, December 4, said she will step down from her leadership position, marking the end of an era where she made history in 2019 […]
United States
Donald Trump Gets Court Win Over National Guard Deployment in DC
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A federal appeals court on Thursday, December 4, granted President Donald Trump a temporary victory in his bid to keep National Guard troops stationed in Washington, halting a lower court ruling that […]
United States
The New York Times sues Pentagon
NEW YORK (TIP): The New York Times sued the Pentagon on Thursday, December 4, accusing the department of infringing on the constitutional rights of journalists with the press restrictions it imposed earlier this year. Those […]
NY/NJ/CT
Classical Music Concert at Hindu Center Draws Enthusiastic Response
By Staff Reporter NEW YORK (TIP) : A serene and soulful evening of Indian classical music unfolded at the Hindu Center on Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, on Sunday, November 23, 2025, as the Sriniketan Foundation presented […]
Entertainment
WHARTON PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL’S HOLIDAY CABARET BENEFIT CONCERT CELEBRATES FORTY YEARS OF COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS
By Mabel Pais The Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS) invites the community to its annual Holiday Cabaret, which, for the first time, will be held as a benefit to support PAS’ programs. The festive evening […]
Entertainment
NJPAC TO ENLIVEN DOWNTOWN NEWARK LAUNCHES A PUBLIC ART INITIATIVE CO-OPTING NEW WORKS THAT DEPICT STORIES IN SOUND, MOVEMENT AND COMMUNITY
By Mabel Pais The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) launches a new public art initiative and its plan to commission 13 original artworks for NJPAC’s redeveloped campus in downtown Newark. On November 20, NJPAC […]
Entertainment
NIMBUS DANCE OF JERSEY CITY WELCOMES SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCES IN ‘JERSEY NUTCRACKER’
By Mabel Pais The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for the festive holiday weekend of December 12-13, 2025 has back-to-back performances of Nimbus Dance’s ‘Jersey Nutcracker.’ Nimbus Dance brings its beloved, distinctly local twist […]
Entertainment
GET INTO THE SPIRIT WITH NJPAC’S KWANZAA FAMILY FESTIVAL AND HOLIDAY ARTISAN MARKETPLACE
By Mabel Pais KWANZAA FAMILY FESTIVAL AND ARTISAN MARKETPLACE returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC),the annual gathering of thousands for the Holiday Season. This takes place at 1 Center Street, downtown Newark […]
Business & Economics
Indian Economy Update: Resilient Growth Amid Tariff Challenges and Domestic Stability
India’s economy continues to defy global uncertainties and external pressures, showcasing an extraordinary trajectory of growth and stability that is increasingly capturing international attention. Despite tariffs imposed by the Trump administration that targeted key Indian […]
Business & Economics
Indian Startup News: From Fortune 500 to Unicorn Success: An Insider’s Tale of India’s Emerging Entrepreneurial Landscape
In an inspiring journey bridging two worlds, Rohit Sharma once thrived as a software engineer in a Fortune 500 company in the United States. Yet, driven by a yearning to make an impact closer to […]
Incredible India
Lucknow: The city of nawabs – A journey into grace and grandeur
Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is not just a destination; it is an experience woven with culture, hospitality and centuries-old elegance. Famous as the City of Nawabs, Lucknow blends the charm of its Mughal-Avadhi […]
Spirituality
Sri Satyanarayan Puja: A sacred ritual rooted in faith and gratitude
As December 2025 draws closer to the year’s end, millions of Hindu households will perform the auspicious Shri Satyanarayan Puja, a revered ritual dedicated to Lord Vishnu in His benevolent form as Satyanarayan—the embodiment of […]
Indian
Indian Politics News: NDA’s Bihar Victory Signals Shifts Ahead in National Landscape
The recent Bihar Assembly elections have sent ripples across the political spectrum, reaffirming the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) dominance in one of India’s most politically significant states. The NDA’s decisive win not only cements its […]
SPORTS
Premier League: Arsenal grind out Brentford win, Chelsea suffer shock loss
Brighton (TIP)- Arsenal strengthened their hold at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over Brentford, maintaining a five-point advantage over their closest rivals, Manchester City. First-half and stoppage-time goals secured […]
SPORTS
Kohli, Gaikwad hundreds in vain as SA chase 359 to level ODI series
Raipur (TIP)- Virat Kohli’s 53rd ODI ton and Ruturaj Gaikwad’s maiden century were eclipsed by a collective effort from South Africa in a steep run chase, giving the visitors a series-levelling four wicket-win in the […]
SPORTS
Fit-again Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya picked for T20I series against SA
Flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya and star batter Shubman Gill on Wednesday, Dec 3, returned to the Indian T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against South Africa after recovering from their respective injuries. Gill, who […]
Business & Economics
US plans more stakes in minerals companies, Trump official says
Washington (TIP)- The US government plans to take more equity stakes in critical minerals companies, a White House official said Thursday, Dec 4, calling the once-rare move necessary to counter China’s dominance in the raw […]
Business & Economics
Fitch ups India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.4%
New York (TIP)- Fitch Ratings on Thursday, Dec 4, raised India’s GDP (gross domestic product) growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7.4%, from 6.9%, on increased consumer spending and improved sentiment boosted by GST […]
Business & Economics
Rupee hits record low of 90.43 against US dollar, slumps 28 paise
The rupee slumped 28 paise to an all-time low of 90.43 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, Dec 3, amid substantial foreign institutional investor outflows and restrained intervention from the Reserve Bank […]
Science & Technology
Is this comet flying backwards? Nasa spacecraft captures comet 2025 R2 (Swan)
Nasa’s Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (Punch) mission has provided a detailed look at Comet 2025 R2 (Swan), tracking its movement from August to early October 2025. The spacecraft collected images every few […]