Business & Economics
Month: May 2023
Business & Economics
Auditor named in Hindenburg report resigns from Adani company
A small Ahmedabad-based chartered accountancy firm, whose appointment was questioned by a US short seller in its scathing report against the conglomerate run by billionaire Gautam Adani, has resigned due to “pre-occupation”, Adani Total Gas […]
Business & Economics
SHU HOSTS TENTH NJBDA SYMPOSIUM
Seton Hall University (shu.edu) hosts the 10th Annual New Jersey Big Data Alliance (NJBDA; njbda.org) Symposium, the state’s “premier conference for big data and advanced computing”. This year’s symposium will be held in person on […]
NY/NJ/CT
NY/NJ/CT
NYC Mayor Eric Adams holds a Round Table with Indian American CEOs
NEW YORK (TIP): Adams, on April 18, addressed CEOs of leading Indian companies from diverse sectors such as banking, finance, pharmaceuticals, retail, diamond and IT at a CEO roundtable organized by the Consulate General of […]
E-Edition
NY/NJ/CT
April is Sikh Awareness Month in New York State
ALBANY, NY (TIP): Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday, April 24, signed a resolution naming April 2023 as Sikh Awareness Month in the State of New York. “Sikhs have been living in the United States for […]
NY/NJ/CT
Gov. Phil Murphy declares Muslim Heritage Month in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ (TIP): Gov. Phil Murphy signed a proclamation Saturday, April 29, designating January as Muslim Heritage Month in a measure that advocates say will promote appreciation and awareness about Muslim traditions and contributions. Community […]
United States
National Small Business Week: IRS.gov offers A-Z resources for small businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged small businesses to take advantage of the numerous resources available on IRS.gov. As part of National Small Business Week April 30 to May 6, the IRS […]
United States
United States
H1B lottery system has resulted in abuse, fraud: US immigration services
USCIS says it is in the process of initiating law enforcement referrals for criminal prosecution WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The computerized drawing of lots devised to select successful H-1B applicants every year has resulted in abuse […]
United States
Indian-American community leader urges US lawmakers to remove the 7 per cent country limit on green cards
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): An eminent Indian-American community leader from Silicon Valley has urged US lawmakers to remove the prevailing seven per cent cap on green cards, observing that the country-specific limit on the most sought-after […]
United States
163 Indian companies invested USD 40 bn in US; created 425K jobs: Report
The survey titled ‘Indian Roots, American Soil’ of the Confederation of Indian Industry is launched on Wednesday, May 3 WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): As many as 163 Indian companies have invested more than USD 40 billion […]
United States
Biden, Harris meet top donors, Indian-American entrepreneur to raise funds for 2024 election campaign
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP)- US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris over the weekend met his top 150 donors, including one Indian-American entrepreneur, to develop a successful strategy to raise funds for their 2024 […]
United States
NINE INDIAN ORIGIN PERSONS RECEIVED PRESITIGIOUS GOPIO AWARD
VIRGINIA (TIP): April 30 was our lucky day. GOPIO Virginia celebrated its 14th Anniversary and Award ceremony. Virginia Senators David Marsden and Chap Petersen and 43rd Speaker Eileen Filer Corn presented Prestigious award of Excellence […]
As I See It
Opinions
Deciphering the ‘Pawar game’
Sharad Pawar’s decision to step down as NCP chief is a strategic move to assert his authority over his party forever, analysts say, citing the example of Bal Thackeray who once pulled the same move […]
Perspective
Breaking News
January 6 Capitol attack- Ex-Proud Boys leader found guilty of sedition plot
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was on Thursday, May 4, convicted of orchestrating a plot to attack the US Capitol in a desperate bid to keep Donald Trump in power after […]
Breaking News
Breaking News
Biden expected to tap Air Force general as next Joint Chiefs chairman
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Biden is expected to nominate the chief of staff of the Air Force, Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown Jr., to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, choosing a deeply […]
Breaking News
Ajay Banga will be a transformative leader, says Biden
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Ajay Banga will be a transformational leader, who will bring expertise, experience, and innovation to the position of World Bank president, US President Joe Biden said after the former Mastercard CEO was […]
Breaking News
Stop detaining and imprisoning journalists for doing their jobs: U.N. chief Guterres on World Press Freedom Day
World Press Freedom Day is observed annually on May 3 UNITED NATIONS (TIP): U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on May 2 urged the international community to “speak with one voice” and call for stopping the detention […]
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ED chief’s extension
Credibility of govt, probe agency at stake The Supreme Court has rightly pulled up the Union Government for granting a third extension of service to Enforcement Directorate (ED) chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra. ‘Is there is […]