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India
SC shuts last window for probe into 1989-90 Pandits’ killings
The Supreme Court has dismissed a curative petition seeking a probe by a central agency or any other court-appointed agency into the alleged mass murders and genocide of Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu and Kashmir during […]
Other News
No plan yet to reintroduce NJAC, govt tells House
The Centre told the Parliament on Thursday that it currently has no plan to reintroduce the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC), which was struck down by the Supreme Court in 2015. Responding to a question […]
India
Himachal Pradesh elections: Congress secures 43.9% vote share, BJP close behind with 43%, AAP gets only 1.1%
Shimla (TIP)- The Congress secured 43.90 percent vote share as it wrested Himachal Pradesh from the BJP, winning 40 seats in the 68-member Assembly in the hill state which maintained its tradition of voting incumbent […]
Religion
Sikh History This Week- 9th December to 15th December
1710 Baba Gurbakhash Singh (Banda Bahadur) escapes Mughal forces. 1946 Nehru introduces assurances for Sikhs in Constituent Assembly. 1979 The Dal Khalsa in its first annual conference at Gurdaspur passed a resolution demanding the declaring […]
Opinions
Long-term plan needed for Punjab’s progress
“To regain a leading position, Punjab’s economy needs to enter high-growth trajectory and attain a double-digit rate by 2047 and 8 per cent growth of per capita income. These targets are achievable in view of […]
Indian Americans
Punjabi-origin woman shot dead at a gas station in Brampton
BRAMPTON (TIP): A 21-year-old Sikh woman was shot dead at Brampton in Canada. Peel Regional Police said the incident occurred at a Petro-Canada at Creditview Road and Britannia Road West around on December 3 at […]
Indian Americans
Indo-Canadian Jagrup Brar among 4 Punjabis inducted as minister in Canada’s British Columbia govt
VANCOUVER, BC (TIP): Punjabi-origin Jagrup Brar, New Democratic Party (NDP) leader, has been inducted as Minister of State in the NDP government of British Columbia (BC) in Canada on Wednesday, December 7. The new Council […]
Indian Americans
Britain’s King Charles III inaugurates the new Guru Nanak Gurdwara in eastern England
LONDON (TIP): Britain’s King Charles III has officially inaugurated the new Guru Nanak Gurdwara and interacted with the volunteers who prepare the ‘langar’ and work within the local community during his first tour as monarch […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin Veena Nair wins PM’s prize for Excellence in science teaching in Australia
MELBOURNE (TIP): An Indian-origin teacher in Australia has received the 2022 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in science teaching in secondary schools. Melbourne-based Veena Nair, who is ViewBank College’s Head of Technology and STEAM project […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin businessman and charity worker, Mohan Mansigani collects honor from Buckingham Palace
LONDON (TIP): An Indian-origin businessman and charity worker has collected his Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) honor at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London. Mohan Mansigani, who […]
Indian Americans
Indian origin Ramesh Balwani sentenced to 13 years in prison for fraud
SAN JOSE (TIP): Theranos’ former chief operating officer, Indian-origin Ramesh ‘Sunny’ Balwani, has been sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison for fraud that prosecutors said risked patient health and defrauded the blood-testing company’s investors […]
Perspective
It wasn’t just masjid that fell
30 years ago, Ayodhya issue shook India’s secular foundations & conscience “The Ayodhya campaign was designed to produce an image of Hindus suffering at the hands of minorities, even though they formed an overwhelming majority […]
As I See It
A stable bi-party system, a nod to ‘Himachaliyat’
By Devender Sharma “Himachaliyat” encapsulates the idea that the region and its people will decide their future without outside interference. It also exemplifies a diverse, harmonious culture, evident in the local festivals, language dialects, cuisine […]
Comments
AAP bags MCD, too
Faces the uphill task of clearing mounds of garbage Consolidating its position in the Capital with a ‘double engine’, the Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday secured its maiden victory in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi […]
Comments
Winning formula: On BJP’s strategy
While the Bharatiya Janata Party’s strategy works across regions, the Congress needs State-specific tactics The Bharatiya Janata Party’s victory in Gujarat eclipses its loss in Himachal Pradesh: not only is Gujarat a bigger State, but […]
World
Russian airfields damaged in drone attack
Kyiv (TIP): A third Russian airfield was ablaze on Tuesday from a drone strike, a day after Ukraine demonstrated an apparent new ability to penetrate hundreds of kilometers deep into Russian air space with attacks […]
World
Amnesty International Canada says it was hacked by Beijing
Toronto (TIP): The Canadian branch of Amnesty International said December 6 it was the target of a cyber attack sponsored by China. The human rights organisation said it first detected the breach October 5 and […]
World
Far-right plot to overthrow state, Germany arrests 25 suspects
BERLIN (TIP): German authorities on December 7 detained 25 members and supporters of a far-right group that the prosecutor’s office said were preparing a violent overthrow of the state, with some members suspected of plotting […]
World
German police set to make more arrests after thwarted coup plot
Berlin (TIP): The German police plan further arrests as they investigate a far-right group that prosecutors say was preparing to overthrow the state and install a former member of a German royal family as national […]
World
Report reveals wage theft problem for migrant workers in Australia
Sydney (TIP): A new union report found on December 5 that migrant workers in Australia are facing a disturbing wage theft problem and called for reforms to strengthen protection for the group. Union NSW, the […]
World
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy named Time’s 2022 ‘Person of the Year’
Kyiv (TIP): Time magazine named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy 2022’s “Person of the Year” on Wednesday, saying he inspired Ukrainians and won global accolades for his courage in resisting Russia’s devastating invasion. Refusing to leave […]
World
Five sentenced to death in Iran for killing soldier
Cairo (TIP): Iranian authorities sentenced five persons to death for allegedly killing an officer affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard, state media said December 6. Eleven others received lengthy prison sentences. The 13 men and […]
Asia
Will continue to be ‘steadfast friend’ of Sri Lanka: India
Colombo (TIP): India on December 8 said it will continue to be a “steadfast friend” of Sri Lanka and is committed to strengthening the bilateral economic partnership for mutual benefit, as it thanked President Ranil […]
Asia
Pakistani passport ranks 4th lowest in world
Islamabad (TIP): Pakistan has been ranked 94th, sharing the slot with Somalia, in terms of passport strength while the UAE has topped the list of the world’s most powerful ones. According to the list issued […]