World
Month: July 2022
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
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
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
Indian Americans
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
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 […]
NY/NJ/CT
NY/NJ/CT
Indian-origin man shot dead in parked vehicle in New York
SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY (TIP): A 31-year-old Indian-origin man was shot dead in Queens here as he sat in a borrowed SUV parked down the street from his home, days after an Indian national was […]
NY/NJ/CT
NY/NJ/CT
CHANCELLOR BANKS ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS
A School Without Walls Program will provide hybrid and fully virtual pathways for 200 rising 9th graders this fall NEW YORK (TIP): Schools Chancellor David C. Banks announced , June 23, A School Without Walls […]
NY/NJ/CT
Following Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade, New York City Council Women’s Caucus Unveils Legislative Package on Abortion and Reproductive Health Care
Women Council members also announce intention to provide city funding for abortion care and support services CITY HALL, NY (TIP): In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Speaker […]