United States
The US Has Yet to Notify the UN About Washington’s Withdrawal From Entities
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The United Nations says that beyond the social media announcement from the United States government on Jan. 7 about its withdrawal from 66 international and UN entities, the information has not been […]
Housefull Hearts & High Voltage Vibes: The Night Chicago Welcomed 2026 in Grand Desi Style
Balloon Drops, Belly Rolls & Bollywood Beats: The Housefull Revolution of New Year’s Eve 2025 Chicago’s Desi Dynasty Rings in 2026: One Night, One Venue, One Million Memories CHICAGO, IL (TIP): Chicago’s South Asian Community […]
FBI says it disrupted a potential New Year’s Eve attack inspired by Islamic State group
Christian Sturdivant, 18, was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terror organization after officials say he communicated his attack plans to an undercover FBI employee CHARLOTTE, N.C (TIP): Associated Press quoted […]
Round Rock Mayor Honors Mohammed Kashif at Launch of Free IT Bootcamp 2025
DALLAS, TX (TIP): The launch of the Free IT Bootcamp 2025 at the Round Rock Public Library marked a significant milestone for the city’s ongoing efforts toward digital inclusion and workforce development. The inaugural event […]
After Sikh group lawsuit, California delays revocation of 17,000 truckers’ licenses
State postpones action until March as US transportation officials warn of a January 5 deadline, potential $160 million funding loss SACAMENTO (TIP): A week after a group of immigrant truckers sued California’s Department of Motor […]
Brown University shooting suspect died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials say
BOSTON (TIP): A man suspected of killing two and wounding nine others at Brown University, and then killing a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor, has been found dead in a New Hampshire storage facility where […]
Houston hosts Diwali celebration marking UNESCO cultural heritage status
The Consulate General of India in Houston, in collaboration with BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, hosts the celebration HOUSTON (TIP): A special event celebrating the inclusion of Diwali in UNESCO’s cultural heritage list was held at […]
Canada, U.S. to launch formal talks to review their FTA in mid-January 2026
Mark Carney confirmed to Provincial leaders that Dominic LeBlanc will be the country’s point person for U.S.-Canada trade relations TORONTO (TIP): Canada and the U.S. will launch formal discussions to the review their free trade […]
Major Visa Appointment Changes for H-1B and H-4 Applicants: What Travelers and Employers Need to Know
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Many H-1B and H-4 visa applicants are seeing their U.S. consular stamping interviews unexpectedly rescheduled. Beginning December 8, 2025, consular posts started moving interviews that were set for mid-December and beyond—often into […]
Federal Judge Orders Release of 2019 Jeffrey Epstein Grand Jury Records
The investigation in 2019 led to Epstein’s arrest before he was found dead in a Manhattan jail cell in August of that year NEW YORK (TIP): A federal judge in New York on Wednesday, December […]
ICE is using air passenger data for deportation effort
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Trump administration is providing the names of all air travelers to immigration officials, substantially expanding its use of data sharing to expel people under deportation orders, according to a New York […]
Dallas jury awards $44 million to family of man killed in 2021 ice storm crash on I-35
DALLAS (TIP): A Dallas County jury this week awarded $44 million in damages to the family of a man killed when his truck was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler during the 2021 winter ice storm that […]
International Indian Icon (3iii) Season 9- 2025 Successfully Completed
CHICAGO, IL (TIP): A delayed report from the 3iii Talent Foundation says it successfully completed the 9th season of INTERNATIONAL INDIAN ICON (3iii)—its most expansive, diverse, and globally celebrated edition to date. Hosted from November […]
India’s Foreign Secy holds talks with top US diplomat on strengthening US-India Strategic Partnership
WASHINGTON, D.C. / NEW DELHI (TIP): The India – United States Foreign Office Consultations (FOC), co-chaired by India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and U.S. Under Secretary of State Ms. Allison Hooker were held in New […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
