India
Exit Uddhav, enter Eknath
It was a day of reckoning for first-time former Chief Minister Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray, as he calls himself. The day and date will remain etched in his memory: Thursday, June 30, 2022. The day he […]
Featured
Fourth of July: US Independence Day
Independence Day, also called Fourth of July or July 4th, in the United States, the annual celebration of nationhood. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, […]
India
G-7 leaders end summit pledging to hurt Russia economically
Elmau (TIP)- Leaders of the world’s wealthiest democracies struck a united stance to support Ukraine for “as long as it takes” as Russia’s invasion grinds on, and said they would explore far-reaching steps to cap […]
History
Maharaja Ranjit Singh: The lion of Punjab
Maharaja Ranjit Singh, renowned as the Lion of the Punjab or Sher-e-Punjab was born on November 13, 1780, in Gujranwala, (now in Pakistan). The great ruler and great warrior was the founder of the Sikh […]
India
Eknath Shinde: From auto-rickshaw driver to Maharashtra chief minister
Eknath Sambhaji Shinde, who on Thursday, June 30, became the 20th Chief Minister of Maharashtra, once drove auto-rickshaw to earn a living before rising as a formidable Shiv Sena leader.The 58-year-old leader who hails from […]
World
Russian lawmakers approve bill on banning foreign media
Moscow (TIP): The lower house of Russia’s parliament gave final approval on Thursday to a bill that would allow the banning of foreign news media in response to other countries’ actions against Russian news outlets. […]
World
It would be ‘disgusting’ to see Boris Johnson ‘naked’: Putin
London (TIP): Vladimir Putin has hit back at western leaders who mocked his athletic exploits, saying it would be ‘disgusting’ if Britain’s Boris Johnson tried to emulate his topless appearances in front of the camera, […]
World
Parl dissolved, Israel heads for fifth election in 4 years
Jerusalem (TIP): Israel’s experiment with the most diverse political alliance ranging from the Left, Centre and Right to even an Islamist Arab party finally came to an end on June 30 with the Knesset voting […]
Asia
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina opens Padma Bridge, calls it symbol of country’s pride
Dhaka (TIP): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on June 29 inaugurated a gigantic bridge over the Padma river, which will reduce travel time not only for the citizens in 21 districts across the river, but […]
Asia
Reports surface of ex-ISI chief ‘joining’ Imran’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf
Islamabad (TIP): Retired Lt Gen Zaheerul Islam, the former chief of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), remained in the media spotlight after reports surfaced that he had apparently waded into the political sphere and “joined” a […]
World
Canada to slap warning labels on sugary, salty and fatty foods
Ottawa (TIP): Foods high in sugars, sodium and saturated fat will come with clear warning labels in Canada starting in 2026, the federal government said on June 30, in an effort to promote healthier eating […]
Asia
Sri Lanka to operate only essential services till July 10 amid fuel crisis
Colombo (TIP): The Sri Lankan Government on June 28 announced that only essential services would operate from midnight till July 10 and all other operations would be temporarily suspended as the crisis-hit nation faces acute […]
Asia
Nepal imposes ban on sale of street food items in Kathmandu as cholera cases touches 12
Kathmandu (TIP): Nepal on June 29 banned the sale of street food items in the Kathmandu valley in an effort to contain the spread of cholera disease in the capital city. The decision to ban […]
Indian Americans
Indo Canadians cheer Kapil Sharma as he pays tribute to Sidhu Moosewala at a concert in Vancouver
The background of the stage where Kapil performed had images of late singer Sidhu Moosewala and KK, including others who lost their lives recently VANCOUVER (TIP): Kapil Sharma is in Vancouver, Canada with his TKSS […]
Indian Americans
Indian jailed in case linked to petroleum theft at Singapore refinery
Srinivasan was sentenced to four weeks’ jail and ordered to pay a penalty of SGD 4,046.70 SINGAPORE (TIP): A 39-year-old Indian national in Singapore was on Thursday sentenced to four weeks’ jail and ordered to […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi wins Democratic primary from Illinois
CHICAGO, IL (TIP): Indian-origin US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has won the Democratic primary from Illinois with a decisive mandate, successfully overcoming a highly communal campaign run by his opponent Junaid Ahmed. Krishnamoorthi, 48, who is […]
Indian Americans
2 Indian-Americans plead guilty to USD1.2 million robocall fraud
Arushobike Mitra and Garbita Mitra tricked the victims into sending huge amounts of money WASHINGTON , D.C. (TIP): Two Indian-Americans have pleaded guilty of a conspiracy to commit fraud by obtaining USD1.2 million in wire […]
United States
Celebrating the Achievements of Indian American Physicians,AAPI’s Historic 40th Convention Concludes in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, TX (TIP): The historic 40th annual convention organized by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) concluded at the world-famous Riverwalk Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio in Texas […]
United States
US newspapers continuing to die at the rate of 2 each week
Country had 6,377 newspapers at the end of May, down from 8,891 in 2005: Media report NEW YORK (TIP): Despite a growing recognition of the problem, the US continues to see newspapers die at the […]
United States
SCOTUS Overturns Trump era “Remain in Mexico”
Immigrant advocates applaud ruling and call for swift action to ensure asylum seekers can access refuge at the border NEW YORK (TIP): In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States on June […]
United States
United States
PM Modi understands potential of India-US relationship: Ambassador Sandhu
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi understands the potential of the India-US relationship and has played a key role in building trust between the two countries, India’s envoy to Washington, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, has […]
NY/NJ/CT
India Day Parade of Long Island set for August 7
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): In celebration of India’s 75th anniversary of independence, IDP USA will hold its 12th annual India Day Parade in Hicksville, Long Island on August 7, it was announced at the Curtain Raiser […]
NY/NJ/CT
Long Island Indo-American Lions Club President Indu Gajwani passes the baton to Dr. Sunil Mehra
LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): The Installation Ceremony of the Long Island Indo-American Lions Club was held on June 22nd, 2022. PDG-T.J. Anand, PDG-Anthony Paradiso, Immediate past district governor-Terri Oster graced the occasion. Emcee of the […]
NY/NJ/CT
Gandhian Society hosts Interfaith Prayer Meet and Khadi Fashion Show in New Jersey
PARSIPPANY, NJ (TIP): The Gandhian Society in partnership with Rotary Club and Zakir Husain Foundation organized an Interfaith Prayer meet and Khadi Fashion show in Parsippany (New Jersey) on June 26, 2022. The event was […]