World
Month: July 2023
World
Finnish minister resigns over pro-Nazi remarks
HELSINKI (TIP): Finland’s new economic affairs minister Vilhelm Junnila, a member of the far-right Finns Party, announced his resignation on June 30 after only 10 days in office following an uproar over past alleged pro-Nazi […]
Asia
Financially battered Pakistan reaches $3 billion stand-by deal with IMF
ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan could get temporary relief for its ballooning foreign debt with a new stand-by arrangement worth $3 billion announced by the IMF in Washington late June 29. The economy has been stricken by […]
United States
Guru Nanak Dev Global University of Dallas Appoints Members of Advisory Board
DALLAS (TIP): Guru Nanak Dev Global University (GNDGU) has announced the appointment of four distinguished individuals to its esteemed Advisory Board. Dr. Daljit Singh, Dr. Jagbir Singh, Paramjit Singh, and Prabhjot Singh will bring their […]
United States
Texas House Democratic Caucus on Second Special Legislative Session: Tax Cuts Should Not Be Hard
AUSTIN, TX (TIP): The Texas House convened for the second special session of the 88th Legislative Session on June 28,, 2023. Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer (D-San Antonio) issued the following statement: “With one party in […]
United States
5G wireless signals likely to disrupt flights starting this weekend
The airline plans to route the 190 planes carefully to limit the risk of cancelling flights or forcing planes to divert away from airports where visibility is low WASHINGTON, D.C.(TIP): Airline passengers who have endured […]
United States
Judge rejects Donald Trump’s request to toss out defamation claims by columnist
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Former President Donald Trump‘s claims that absolute presidential immunity and free speech rights shield him from the defamation claims of a New York columnist were rejected on Thursday, June 29, by a […]
United States
U.S. approves sale of ammunition worth $440 million to Taiwan
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The United States said on Thursday, June 29, it planned to sell $440 million in ammunition and parts to Taiwan, its latest effort to boost the self-ruling island’s defense. The sale is […]
Indian Americans
Two Indian American candidates win Democratic primaries in Virginia
LOUDON, VA (TIP): Two Indian American candidates Suhas Subramanyam and Kannan Srinivasan have won the Democratic primaries for the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates, respectively. Subramanyam, of Ashburn, a two-term delegate who currently represents […]
Indian Americans
Indian-origin satellite expert Holla-Maini appointed as Director of United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs by the UN chief
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Indian-origin satellite industry expert Aarti Holla-Maini as Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in Vienna. Holla-Maini of the United Kingdom will […]
Indian Americans
An intersection of roads in New York City co-named after Dr BR Ambedkar
NEW YORK (TIP) : An intersection of roads in New York City has been co-named after Dr BR Ambedkar in honor of the legendary Indian social activist and the architect of Indian Constitution. The intersection […]
Indian Americans
Indian Americans
Indian-origin, World Bank president, Ajay Banga named in ‘Great Immigrants’ 2023 list
NEW YORK (TIP): Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank, has been named by a prestigious philanthropic organization to its annual “Great Immigrants” list of honorees who have enriched and strengthened America and its […]
Indian Americans
Indian festival Diwali to be school holiday in New York City
NEW YORK (TIP): Diwali, the festival of lights, will now be enshrined as a school holiday in New York City, authorities announced here and described it as a “victory” for the city’s residents, including the […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Attorney Neel Katyal scores a key victory for voting rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Neal Katyal, a leading Indian American attorney, is being celebrated for scoring a key victory for voting rights advocates with the Supreme Court rejecting the so-called Independent State Legislature theory. By a […]
Opinions
Manipur needs a political solution
PM Modi must focus his attention on the troubled northeastern state The tinderbox will keep smoldering until a political solution is found. The Army, which has been in the state for long periods to fight […]
As I See It
Misc
What the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action means for colleges
The landmark decision strikes down decades-old policies set up to boost diversity in U.S. college admissions The U.S. Supreme Court on June 29 struck down race-conscious policies in college admissions, ending decades of precedent that […]
NY/NJ/CT
Indian American community in New York demands to stop violence in Manipur; asks Center for stern action
NEW YORK (TIP): A group of concerned people from the Indian American Community met regarding the violence happening in Manipur, India on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Dr. Anna George, Associate Professor at Molloy University, led […]
NY/NJ/CT
Hochul celebrates federal green light for congestion pricing
The long-delayed road tolling program is set to start in Manhattan next year NEW YORK (TIP): If Gov. Kathy Hochul drove to her press conference near Washington Square Park on Tuesday, June 27, she – […]
Misc
Mayall appointed President of Board of Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation
EAST MEADOW, NY (TIP): Jaspreet S. Mayall, Partner in the Telecommunications and Bankruptcy Groups at Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, was unanimously appointed as the next president of the board of the Nargis Dutt Memorial […]
Misc
CONTRACTS RESTORED AT RAINBOW CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN QUEENS AS PARENTS FLOCK TO RE-ENROLL
FLUSHING, NY (TIP): State Senator John Liu, on June 30, proclaimed victory in the battle over the future of the Rainbow Child Development Center in Queens after it was threatened with closure by the Department […]
Breaking News
U.K. calls for U.N. reform with permanent Security Council seat for India
LONDON (TIP): The U.K. government has reiterated its call for reform of the United Nations as one of its top transnational priorities and supported India‘s bid for permanent membership of the powerful Security Council. India […]
Breaking News
Dr. V.K. Raju honored in London
LONDON (TIP): Dr VK Raju, President, Eye Foundation of America was honored by First lady Cherie Blair at a glittering function on Friday, June 23 evening at the House Of Lords commemorating the UN International […]
Breaking News
Russian President Putin and PM Modi agree to further boost bilateral strategic ties, discuss Ukraine war
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the G20 discussed NEW DELHI (TIP): A week after returning from a Summit meeting with US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, June 30, phoned Russian President […]