October 2016 — Page 5 of 12 — The Indian Panorama

HRD minister Prakash Javadekar speaks at vice chancellor's review meeting at BHU, Varanasi. (PTI File Photo)

NO MANDATORY ENGLISH? GOVT ‘NOTES’ RSS AFFILIATE’S PROPOSALS FOR EDU POLICY

Oct 21, 2016 - 10:58 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): The government has assured a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh affiliate that a raft of suggested changes– including scrapping English as a mandatory language and banning references that insult India or eminent personalities – […]

Rita Bahuguna Joshi, former Uttar Pradesh Congress chief, joined BJP months before assembly elections.

BJP wins over old Congress hand Rita Bahuguna in UP

Oct 21, 2016 - 10:47 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): Senior Congress member from UP Rita Bahuguna Joshi joined BJP on Oct 20 (Thursday) and attacked Rahul Gandhi‘s style of functioning and his “khoon ki dalali” comment with regard to Prime Minister […]

Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi (File photo/PTI)

Poll schedule in 5 states of India after security inputs: CEC

Oct 21, 2016 - 10:45 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): The Election Commission will take a call on the dates of Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, Manipur and Uttarakhand, due early next year, based on the inputs provided by security […]

Punjab sends proposal to Centre for setting up STF to keep vigil on borders

Oct 21, 2016 - 10:42 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

LUDHIANA (TIP): Punjab‘s Deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday said that a proposal has been sent to Centre for setting up a Special Task Force for keeping vigil on the borders to stop […]

CBI registers FIR against UK-based arms dealer in Embraer deal

Oct 21, 2016 - 10:41 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a UK-based arms dealer for allegedly taking kickbacks worth over USD 5.70 million from Brazilian company Embraer in the […]

The BCCI has opposed the root-and-branch changes proposed by the Lodha panel, arguing it is a private body.

LODHA PANEL REFORMS: SC BARS BCCI FROM GIVING FUNDS TO STATE ASSOCIATIONS

Oct 21, 2016 - 10:38 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): India’s cricket board cannot release funds to state affiliates until they implement sweeping reforms backed by the Supreme Court, the top court ruled on Friday, a decision that may disrupt the sport […]

Nepal lifts ban on allowing migrant workers to Afghanistan

Oct 21, 2016 - 10:35 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

KATHMANDU (TIP): Nepal will allow its nationals to go to war-torn Afghanistan for work, a labour ministry official said on October 20, ending an almost four-month ban imposed after 13 Nepali security guards were killed […]

Pak lodges protest over India’s ‘ceasefire violation’ on LoC

Oct 21, 2016 - 10:34 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan today summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner here over the killing of a civilian in India‘s “unprovoked ceasefire violation” across the LoC and sought an immediate probe. Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Nafees […]

Pakistan warns of action if India breaches Indus Water Treaty

Oct 21, 2016 - 10:32 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan on October 20 warned of “appropriate action” if India violates the Indus Water Treaty and said it is closely monitoring the situation, amid reports that New Delhi may revisit the key water […]

48 bodies recovered after ferry capsizing in Myanmar

Oct 21, 2016 - 10:30 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

YANGON (TIP): The death toll from a ferry disaster on a river in central Myanmar four days ago has risen to nearly 50, officials said on October 19, with most of the deceased identified as […]

Bangladesh PM Shiekh Hasina may come this December

Oct 21, 2016 - 10:28 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

CAVELOSIM, GOA (TIP): Indian and Bangladeshi officials are working on a plan that could see Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visit New Delhi this December. Bangladesh foreign secretary Shahidul Haque told reporters that Hasina may visit […]

The debut opening of SAC in Cleveland received the pledges for support for 62 orphan kids in Bharat (India)

Oct 21, 2016 - 10:20 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

CLEVELAND (TIP): Cleveland community is known for its great philanthropic activities and love for art and culture. This dual combination came to a reality on Saturday, 1st October at the Beachwood Community Center when a […]

INDIAN-AMERICAN WOMAN ATTORNEY CHARGED WITH VISA FRAUD

Oct 21, 2016 - 10:13 am EDT Agencies | Media Reports 0

NEWARK, NJ (TIP): A 39-year-old Indian-American woman attorney on Monday, October 17, pleaded guilty to visa fraud charges related to students and H-1B visas, federal prosecutors said. Sunila Dutt, of Virginia, pleaded guilty before US […]

Prachi Makkar with Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President & CEO John Williams at the "Improving Diversity in the Financial Services Industry. A Holistic View." Conference in Newark, NJ on October 19th, 2016. Seen in the picture, from L to R: Seton Hall University Leadership Students Geoffrey Thomulka, Luciano Cundari, Prachi Makkar with John Williams, President & CEO of Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, CA.

PRACHI MAKKAR AT ‘IMPROVING DIVERSITY IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY: A HOLISTIC VIEW.’

Oct 21, 2016 - 9:59 am EDT The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 0

NEW JERSEY (TIP): Prachi Makkar, who the entire Indian American community in the Tri-States area knows as a versatile young woman and a superb singer of Bhajans, particularly Bhetas to Maa Vaishno Devi, was selected […]

Mayor’s campaign fund-raisinginquiry: FBI gets assistance from restaurateur Harendra Singh

Oct 21, 2016 - 9:53 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): A federal investigation into Mayor Bill de Blasio‘s campaign fund-raising has recently secured the assistance of Harendra Singh, owner of Water’s Edge restaurant in Queens, who has been indicted on unrelated […]

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife Chirlane McCray (right), enjoy a lighter moment as Waris Ahluwalia (right), Actor, Designer, Model speaks on the occasion Photo/ Jay Mandal/On Assignment

New York City Mayor Hosts a Diwali Reception at his Official Residence

Oct 21, 2016 - 9:40 am EDT I. S. Saluja 0

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): A beautiful evening. A well-dressed gathering to celebrate Diwali at Gracie Mansion, New York City Mayor’s official residence by the waterfront. It was a perfect setting for a great celebration. And the […]

HR Shah wins Air India free return ticket. Seen in the picture, from L to R: Ravi Batra, HR Shah, Ambassador Riva Ganguly Das, Ranju Batra, Vandana Sharma, Regional Manager, Air India

Air India adds more color to Diwali Stamp celebrations

Oct 21, 2016 - 9:28 am EDT Bidisha Roy 0

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): India‘s national carrier Air India (AI) made this Diwali very special for Indians living in the USA by offering a unique gift. On October 5 the United States Postal Service released the […]

“I will tell you at that time. I will keep you in suspense," Trump said in the primetime debate that lasted for over 90 minutes, reiterating that the current elections are rigged.

Trump drops a bombshell: Says won’t accept poll results in case of his defeat

Oct 21, 2016 - 9:17 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

LAS VEGAS (TIP): Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump threw hints, October 19 that he may not accept defeat in the presidential polls which he has been saying is “rigged”, stunning the political scene and threatening to […]

:Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and his wife surrendered to the FBI Thursday, October 20, to face corruption charges in Long Island Federal Court Venditto was arrested from his home.

Nassau County Top Brass arrested by Feds on Corruption Charges

Oct 21, 2016 - 9:11 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY (TIP): The 13-count indictment charges Mangano, the highest ranking elected official in Nassau County, with selling out his position to a wealthy businessman in exchange for free vacations, meals and other gifts. […]

#SALDEF Trainings Continue Across America

Oct 21, 2016 - 6:14 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): For nearly 20 years, SALDEF has provided trainings to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies as part of the Law Enforcement Partnership Program (LEPP). These presentations are conducted by SALDEF staff […]

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Oct 21, 2016 - 12:00 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

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