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he said, is a facade and wouldn’t be possible just by bringing parties or leaders together.

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Trump fails to disclose gifts worth $250,000

US raises interest rates despite banking turmoil

But the sharp increase in interest rates since last year has led to strains in the banking system.

Google Employees Petition Sundar Pichai for Better Handling of Job Cuts

Former US President Donald Trump has failed to disclose gifts worth

$250,000 given to the First Family by foreign leaders which included $47,000 worth of gifts by Indian leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the then President Ram Nath Kovind and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditya Nath, a partisan democratic Congressional committee have alleged in a report. The report is titled “Saudi Swords, Indian Jewelry, and a Larger-thanLife Salvadoran Portrait of Donald Trump: The Trump administration’s Failure to Disclose Major Foreign Gifts.”

The US central bank has raised interest rates again, despite fears that the move could add to financial turmoil after a string of bank failures.

The Federal Reserve increased its key rate by 0.25 percentage points, calling the banking system “sound and resilient”. But it also warned that fallout from the bank failures may hurt economic growth in the months ahead.

The Fed has been raising borrowing costs in a bid to stabilise prices.

Two US banks - Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank - collapsed this month, buckling in part due to problems caused by higher interest rates. There are concerns about the value of bonds held by banks as rising interest rates may make those bonds less valuable. Banks tend to hold large portfolios of bonds and as a result are sitting on significant potential losses. Falls in the value of bonds held by banks are not necessarily a problem unless they are forced to sell them.

Authorities around the world have said they do not think the failures threaten widespread financial stability and need to distract from efforts to bring inflation under control. Last week, the European Central Bank raised its key interest rate by 0.5 percentage points.

US Fears A War-Weary World May Embrace China’s Ukraine Peace Bid

Xi Jinping’s meetings in Moscow with Vladimir Putin put the Biden administration in an uncomfortable position: on the sidelines as two adversaries discuss a Ukraine peace proposal that the US has deemed unacceptable.

US officials have publicly expressed deep scepticism about the Chinese idea, saying its call for a cease-fire would reward Moscow’s invasion by cementing its territorial gains. Privately, though, the meetings and the proposal have provoked a sense of unease within the administration, leading in turn to questions about the broader US

Joe Biden Expresses “Solidarity” With China’s Uyghur Muslims

Washington: President Joe Biden expressed “solidarity” Thursday with China’s embattled Uyghur minority in a message to Muslims around the world as they celebrate the holy month of Ramadan.

“Together with our partners, the United States stands in solidarity with Muslims who continue to face oppression, including Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China, Rohingya in Burma, and other Muslim communities facing persecution around the world,” Biden said in a statement.

approach to the two countries. According to one administration official, who asked not to be identified discussing internal deliberations, the US is worried about being backed into a corner over

the Chinese proposal. Regardless of the US reservations, dismissing it outright could let China argue to other nations that are weary of the war - and of the economic damage it’s wreaking - that Washington isn’t interested in peace. If the US spurns the agreement, “China will likely ramp up messaging that the US is opposed to a cease-fire, that the US is opposed to the end of the war,” said Bonny Lin, a fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies who once served at the Pentagon. “There will be lots of ways in which China will try to spin whatever comes from the ChinaRussia meeting in a way that seeks to portray the US in negative light.”

US Allows Tourists To Apply For Jobs While On Temporary Visa

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said when nonimmigrant workers are laid off, they may not be aware of their options.

within 60 days.

Almost 1,400 employees at Google parent Alphabet Inc. have signed a petition calling for better treatment of staff during the layoff process, after the company announced it was cutting 12,000 jobs.

In an open letter addressed to Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai, employees made a series of demands of the company, including freezing new hires, seeking voluntary redundancies before compulsory ones, giving priority to laid off workers for job vacancies and letting workers finish scheduled periods of paid time off, such as parental and bereavement leave.

US Dentist Accused Of Killing Wife

Washington: An individual travelling to the United States on a business or tourist visa -- B-1, B-2 -- can apply for new jobs and even appear in interviews, a federal agency said Wednesday, but asked prospective employees to ensure the applicants have changed their visa status before starting the new role.

In a note, and a series of tweets, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said when nonimmigrant workers are laid off, they may not be aware of their options and may, in some instances, wrongly assume that they have no option but to leave the country

The maximum 60-day grace period starts the day after termination of employment, which is typically determined based on the last day for which a salary or wage is paid. When a nonimmigrant worker’s employment is terminated, either voluntarily or involuntarily, they typically may take one of the several actions, if eligible, to remain in a period of authorised stay in the United States. These include filing an application for a change of nonimmigrant status; filing an application for adjustment of status; filing an application for a “compelling circumstances” employment authorization document; or be the beneficiary of a nonfrivolous petition to change employer.

A dentist in the US has been charged with murdering his wife after allegedly giving her a protein shake laced with arsenic and cyanide, New York Post reported. 45-year-old James Craig allegedly committed the crime so that he could start a new life with his alleged lover. He was arrested early Sunday and was booked into jail on first-degree murder charges, the Aurora Police Department said. According to an arrest warrant affidavit, Craig planned to “end his wife’s life by searching for ways to kill someone undetected, providing her poisons that align with her hospital symptoms, and working on starting a new life with [his lover].” The killing was described as a ‘’heinous, complex, and calculated murder’’ in the affidavit.

As per the police, his wife Angela Craig started feeling sick after drinking a shake that her husband made for her on Wednesday evening. He then drove his wife to a hospital after she complained of a headache and severe dizziness. She had already visited the hospital three times this month.

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UK interest rates: Another rise expected as prices soar

The Bank of England is expected to increase interest rates for an 11th consecutive time following a surprise jump in the rate of rising prices.

Analysts think an increase in the Bank rate from 4% to 4.25% is the most likely outcome of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Thursday, Policymakers face a balancing act between controlling inflation and ensuring financial stability.

A change would have an immediate impact on some borrowers and savers. The cost of a variable or tracker

Imran: Pak court rejects FIA’s plea

A Pakistani court on Wednesday rejected the country’s top investigating agency’s plea to cancel former prime minister Imran Khan’s bail in the prohibited funding case, a media report said.Khan, the chief of the PTI party was granted bail by an Islamabad-based banking court in a prohibited funding case. The FIA in October last year filed a case in the banking court against Khan, 70, and other members of his party for allegedly receiving prohibited funding.

mortgages would go up, as could the interest on other loans, but the rate of return for savers may improve.

The Bank rate is already at its highest level for 14 years, rising consistently in response to the soaring cost of living.

An unexpected increase in the rate of

Beijing’s Natural Population Growth Turns Negative for the First Time Since 2003

inflation - which charts rising priceswas revealed on Wednesday. The rate went up to 10.4% in the year to February, compared with 10.1% in January. That makes an interest rate rise more likely, despite analysts having previously been more circumspect about the chances of an increase. Upheaval in the banking sector led to greater uncertainty about the global economic outlook - a picture that may have pulled policymakers towards a tactic of pausing, or cancelling any further rate rises.

North Korea Fires 4 Missiles During US-South Korea Military Drill: Report

Seoul: North Korea fired four cruise missiles off its east coast on Wednesday as its rivals South Korea and the United States held joint military exercises, the

UK Parliament approves new Brexit deal for N.Ireland

London,: (IANS) The UK Parliament has passed a key part of the government’s new post-Brexit trade deal on Northern Ireland despite opposition from the region’s major unionist party. The vote was on the so-called “Stormont Brake”, which offers Northern Ireland more power over new European Union (EU) laws, reports Xinhua news agency. Members of the House of Commons (lower house of Parliament) voted by a margin of 515 to 29 on Wednesday. Those voting ‘no’ included six Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) members. More than 20 members of the ruling Conservative Party, including former UK Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, also opposed the deal.

South Korean military said. The military initially reported “multiple missiles” without elaborating; South Korean Defence Minister Lee Jongsup told parliament on Thursday that there were four. Lee added that North Korea appears to have made “substantial progress” in miniaturising nuclear warheads to fit tactical guided weapons systems. “I don’t see that they are ready yet to mount on what North Korea has recently called tactical guided weapons, but we’re looking into the possibilities with the U.S.,” he said.

US SEC sues 8 celebrities, including Lindsay Lohan, for crypto fraud

San Francisco, March 23 (IANS)

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued crypto asset entrepreneur Justin Sun along with eight celebrities -- including actress Lindsay Lohan, boxer/ influencer Jake Paul, and rapper/ producer Soulja Boy -- for perpetrating fraud via market manipulation and paying celebrities for crypto endorsements. The Commission announced charges against Sun and three of his wholly-owned companies, Tron Foundation Limited, BitTorrent Foundation Ltd., and Rainberry Inc. (formerly BitTorrent), for the unregistered offer and sale of crypto asset securities Tronix (TRX) and BitTorrent (BTT).

China’s graduates hit back as Communist Party tells them not to be picky about jobs

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New Delhi: (IANS) Amid an ongoing shortage of graduate jobs, the ruling Chinese Communist Party’s propaganda machine has started telling young people in China that they shouldn’t be too picky about the work they do, even if they hold high-level qualifications from top universities, according to a media report. A social media post from the Communist Party Youth League and state broadcaster CCTV hit out at growing online complaints from highly qualified graduates about lack of employment

opportunity, as more than 11 million young people graduated this year only to face the prospect of gruelling shift work in the gig economy, Radio Free Asia reported. The complaints went viral on a recent social media hashtag referencing a scholarly anti-hero from a story by late revolutionary author Lu Xun. The Youth League and CCTV post hit back, saying that “the value of academic qualifications can only be realised when one’s potential is fully explored in creative, practical activities”.

Official data revealed on Tuesday that Beijing’s death rate surpassed its birth rate in 2022, marking the first time since 2003 that the city’s natural population growth entered negative territory.

In Beijing, a city of 21.84 million, the death rate increased to 5.72 deaths per 1,000 people while the birth rate dropped to 5.67 births per 1,000 people. The decline in Beijing’s population aligns with national trends, as China’s population fell last year for the first time in six decades due to rising living costs, weak economic growth, and shifting attitudes towards family planning.

UNICEF Calls on Taliban to Allow Girls’ Return to High School

On March 21, schools in Afghanistan reopened for the first time since the Taliban took control of the country in August 2021. However, UNICEF has urged the Taliban to allow girls to return to high school immediately, as they continue to be prohibited from attending.

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell expressed deep disappointment in the Taliban’s decision to prevent girls from attending secondary school once again. Afghanistan is the only country in the world where girls are not allowed to attend high school and university, and the cumulative impact of this absence is taking a toll on their mental health and overall well-being.

German greens sue Meta over threats

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A prominent German environmental group said on Wednesday that it’s suing Facebook’s parent company Meta over persistent death threats posted on the social network against its staff.

Environmental Action Germany, known by its German acronym DUH, says Meta has failed to take steps to stop the threats of violence regularly directed at DUH director Juergen Resch and others in a Facebook group with more than 50,000 members.

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Rahul Gandhi Gets 2 Years Jail In ‘Modi Surname’ Case, 30 Days To Appeal

The Congress on Thursday said former party chief Rahul Gandhi will file an appeal against a Gujarat court verdict holding him guilty in a 2019 criminal defamation case and alleged that he was being “punished” for raising his voice for the truth.

A court in Surat sentenced Gandhi to two years in jail in the case, filed on a complaint by BJP MLA Purnesh Modi for his alleged remark, “How come all the thieves have Modi as the common surname?” The court also granted Gandhi bail and suspended the sentence for 30 days to allow him to appeal in a higher court, his lawyer Babu Mangukiya said.

Several Congress leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge and general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, spoke out angrily on the matter.

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New Delhi/Surat: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was found guilty and sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday in a 2019 criminal defamation case over his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s surname by a court in Gujarat’s Surat. However, he was granted bail and his sentence was suspended for 30 days to let him appeal the decision. The case was filed against Mr Gandhi by BJP MLA and former Gujarat minister Purnesh Modi for saying “How come all thieves have the common surname Modi?”

The Lok Sabha MP from Wayanad made the remarks while addressing a rally at Kolar in Karnataka ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, targetting PM

Modi over his last name which he shares with fugitive businessmen Nirav Modi and Lalit Modi.

In his first comment after the verdict, Mr Gandhi quoted Mahatma Gandhi, tweeting in Hindi, “My religion is based on truth and non-violence. Truth is my God, non-violence the means to get it.”

US Candidate For World Bank Ajay Banga To Meet PM Modi During India Visit

Banga’s New Delhi visit (March 23 and March 24) is the final stop on his three-week global tour that began in Africa before progressing to Europe, Latin America and Asia.

The case was filed against Rahul Gandhi for a remark targetting PM Narendra Modi over his last name, which he shares with fugitive businessmen Nirav Modi and Lalit Modi.

His sister and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra tweeted, “Scared rulers are pulling out all stops to suppress the voice of @RahulGandhi ji. My brother has never been afraid, nor will he ever be. He will continue to speak the truth. Will continue to raise the voice of the people of the country. The power of truth and the love of crores of countrymen are with him.”

Britain-origin wife of fugitive Amritpal on police radar

New York, March 23 (IANS)

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has appointed Indian-American healthcare professional Srilekha Palle to the Virginia Asian Advisory Board (VAAB).

In her new role, Palle will advise and inform the Governor on issues facing the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) constituents, and advocate for the interests of the community. She will also advise the Governor on ways to improve economic and cultural links between the Commonwealth and Asian nations, with a focus on the areas of commerce and trade, art and education and general government. “Today, I am grateful to announce the following administration and board appointments. I am confident that with their help we will be able to strengthen the spirit of Virginia and accomplish great things for our Commonwealth,” Youngkin in a statement.

New Delhi: The US nominee for World Bank President Ajay Banga is on a twoday visit to India where he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and finance minister Niramala Sitharaman, among others.

Banga’s New Delhi visit (March 23 and March 24) is the final stop on his threeweek global tour that began in Africa before progressing to Europe, Latin America and Asia.

“While in India, Mr Banga will meet

with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as the minister of finance Nirmala Sitharaman and the minister of external affairs S Jaishankar. These discussions will focus on India’s development priorities, the World Bank, and global economic development challenges,” US Treasury Department said in a statement. Additionally, it said, Mr Banga will visit the Learnet Institute of Skills, which is a network of vocational institutes established in collaboration with the National Skills Development Corporation, funded in part by the World Bank.Mr Banga will learn about the Institute’s programme and meet with programme participants, staff, alumni, and private sector partners to discuss how it is improving the lives and economic opportunities of participants –particularly young people, it said.

Chandigarh: (IANS) Britain-origin newlywed Kirandeep Kaur, wife of fugitive and Khalistani ideologue Amritpal Singh, is now on Punjab Police radar for raising funds abroad for radical outfit ‘Waris Punjab De’ that her spouse is heading.

She’s currently residing in Jallupur Khera, the native village of Amritpal Singh in Amritsar district. She has been questioned several times by police for her role in supporting the organisation that was formed by actor-activist late Deep Sidhu. Amritpal Singh, against whom the National Security Act (NSA) has been invoked and a nonbailable warrant issued, has been on the run despite the massive manhunt launched to nab him since March 18. The self-styled preacher, who returned from Dubai last year, tied the knot in a simple ceremony in February.

India Likely To Be Severely Affected By Water Scarcity By 2050: UN Report

New Delhi: India is expected to be the most severely affected as the global urban population facing water scarcity is projected to increase from 933 million in 2016 to 1.7-2.4 billion people in 2050, a flagship UN report said on Tuesday.

The ‘United Nations World Water Development Report 2023: partnerships and cooperation for water’, issued Tuesday ahead of the UN 2023 Water Conference, said that around 80% of people living under water stress lived in Asia; in particular, northeast China, as

well as India and Pakistan.

“The global urban population facing water scarcity is projected to increase from 933 million (one third of global urban population) in 2016 to 1.7-2.4 billion

people (one third to nearly half of global urban population) in 2050, with India projected to be the most severely affected,” the report said, citing data.

“There is an urgent need to establish strong international mechanisms to prevent the global water crisis from spiralling out of control,” said UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay. “Water is our common future, and it is essential to act together to share it equitably and manage it sustainably.” Globally, two billion people do not have safe drinking water and 3.6 billion lack access to safely managed sanitation, the report found.

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Biden nominates Nisha Biswal as Dy CEO of US finance agency

Indian students ask Sunak to clear their names in English test scandal

A group of international students, including many Indians, who had their visas revoked almost 10 years ago after accusations of cheating in English language tests in the UK, have called on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to help them clear their names after years of living in limbo.

Washington: (IANS) US President

Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Indian-American policy expert Nisha Desai Biswal as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).

Biswal is presently the Senior Vice President for International Strategy and Global Initiatives at the US Chamber of Commerce, overseeing the US India Business Council and US Bangladesh Business Council. She brings over 30 years of experience in US foreign policy and international development programs within the Executive Branch, Congress, and the private sector. Having served as Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs at the US Department of State from 2013 to 2017, Biswal oversaw the US-India strategic partnership during a period of unprecedented cooperation, including the launch of an annual US-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue. She also initiated the C5+1 Dialogue with Central Asia and the USBangladesh Partnership Dialogue during her tenure as Assistant Secretary. Prior to that, she was Assistant Administrator for Asia at the US Agency for International Development (USAID), directing and supervising USAID programs and operations across South, Central, and Southeast Asia.

London, March 21 (IANS) A group of international students, including many Indians, who had their visas revoked almost 10 years ago after accusations of cheating in English language tests in the UK, have called on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to help them clear their names after years of living in limbo. According to a Guardian report, the visas were revoked after a 2014 BBC documentary reported allegations of cheating at two of the UK’s language testing centres for international students. Following a probe by Educational Testing Service (ETS), a company that ran the test at 96 exam centres, the UK Home Office abruptly terminated the visas of more than 34,000 overseas students, making their stay in the country illegal overnight.

A further 22,000 were told that their test results were “questionable”. These students’ were thrown out of their universities with immediate effect, and with no right to stay, work or in a few cases to appeal. They struggled with homelessness, huge legal fees, stress-induced illnesses and

many others returned home, according to Migrant Voice, an organisation, which is supporting these students. After judges and watchdog reports highlighted flaws in the evidence of cheating, a few students won their cases, but many others, who are still stuck in limbo, will be presenting a petition to Downing Street on Tuesday afternoon.

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Established by Metro Vancouver-based Spice Radio 1200 AM, the award is given every year to the people who have stood up against hate.

The affected students include a 46-yearold Indian woman who has been separated from her children for more than a decade because her community asked her to clear cheating allegations over her before returning home. It also includes an Indian man who is being sued by the company that sponsored him to come to the UK, the Guardian report said.

In their petition to the UK’s Indian-origin Prime Minister, the students have called for a simple, free mechanism to apply for a decision or reconsideration of their case. They also want the immigration record of every student cleared of cheating, and facilitate their return to study, or support those on work or entrepreneur visas to find new jobs or restart their businesses -- by removing barriers created by the cheating allegations.

“The students came here to get a worldclass education and the best student experience in the world, but instead their lives have been wrecked. It is time for the government to step in and end this nightmare,” Nazek Ramadan, director of Migrant Voice, told the Guardian.

Indian-origin lawyer suspended for targeting S’pore’s legal system

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Chandigarh: (IANS) John Horgan, who has created a legacy of politics of inclusion in a polarised world, received the annual ‘Hands Against Racism’ award in Surrey in British Columbia,

As a Premier of British Columbia (BC), Horgan not only brought back the BC Human Rights Commission that was dismantled by the previous Liberal government, but implemented the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, besides appointing for the first time ever Parliamentary Secretary for anti-racism initiatives and introducing race-based data legislation to combat systemic racism. He had stepped down from the Premier’s office in 2022 due to health issues in spite of his continued popularity across the province.

Singapore: (IANS) An Indian-origin lawyer has been suspended for five years in Singapore for making “baseless and grave” allegations against the Attorney-General, prosecutors and the Law Society.

Ravi was handed down the sentence after he threatened to take legal action against fellow lawyers and the Law Society in his Facebook posts when a Court of Appeal reversed his client’s death sentence in 2020, The Straits Times reported.

He was earlier found guilty of three out of four misconduct charges and was ordered to pay a penalty of SG$6,000, but the Law Society pushed for more serious sanctions.

FedEx soars maximum in 9 months under Raj Subramaniam: Report

New Delhi: (IANS) The shares of FedEx Corp, led by Indianorigin CEO Raj Subramaniam, jumped the most in nine months beating Wall Street’s earnings estimate in the third quarter.

The upswing came after the company boosted its profit outlook, signalling efforts to cut costs are helping counter a decline in package volume, a Bloomberg report said.

Stating that its third-quarter profit topped Wall Street’s expectations, FedEx revealed that adjusted earnings this fiscal year will be $14.60 to $15.20 a share -- up from a prior forecast of no more than $14.

Analysts were expecting $13.57 on average, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.

“We’ve continued to move with urgency to improve efficiency, and our cost actions are taking hold, driving an improved

outlook,” Chief Executive Officer Raj Subramaniam said in a statement. The shares of the Memphis, Tennessee-based company surged 11 per cent at 9:30 am on Friday in New York and the stock climbed 18 per cent this year through Thursday’s close, well ahead of the S&P 500 Index’s increase. Subramaniam said last month that the company had reduced its US headcount by about 12,000 positions since June 2022. He further said that the company saved $1.2 billion on total enterprise costs year over year. The cost-saving plans of the company with an annual revenue of USD93 billion, included cutting flights and grounding planes, reducing office space, and making adjustments to the Ground unit in pick-up and delivery. Subramaniam was appointed the President and CEO of the US-based multinational transportation and courier delivery giant in 2022.

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PM Modi in TN on April 8 to inaugurate railway projects

US Consulate General in Hyderabad unveils cuttingedge building in city

consular activities are moving forward at full speed. Today, we gave the first batch of American passports,” the US Consulate General in Hyderabad tweeted on Tuesday. “We’re thrilled to serve more US citizens in Nanakramguda and we’re working hard to schedule more visa interviews and increase consular personnel.”

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6 Killed In Major Fire In Hyderabad MultiStorey Building: Cops

Chennai: (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chennai on April 8 and inaugurate railway projects, worth Rs 294 crore, including the Chennai-Kovai Vande Bharat express and Tambaram-Sengottai Express. The visit of the Prime Minister was announced by the state Public Relations Department on Tuesday but the full details of his itinerary was not yet available.

PM Modi had visited Tamil Nadu on November 11, 2022 to participate in the Gandhigram Trust’s platinum jubilee celebrations at Dindigul.

TN crackdown on financial institutions

Chennai: (IANS) The Tamil Nadu police’s Economic Offences Wing is cracking down on financial institutions that promise huge returns and collect money promising more interest on the investment.

This is following several instances of fly-by-night financial institutions duping investors by promising huge returns of more than 10% per month. These institutions also promised more than 6 to 7% interest per month on deposits also.

The police on Sunday conducted a raid at financial institution Amro Kings Ltd, Kodambakkam, and arrested three people including the owners of the company and a relative. Police sources told IANS that the three had cheated around 3000 investors and swindled around Rs 40 crore. The raids and arrests came following complaints from investors that they were not returning the investment money or paying the interest as promised.

The EOW will be conducting raids on many financial institutions that are promising astronomical interest rates. A senior EOW officer told IANS that there have been many instances of gullible investors who put their money in private investment companies that promised huge interest getting cheated.

The US Consulate General in Hyderabad has recently unveiled a new, state-of-theart building in Nanakramguda, the city’s financial hub.

The move is aimed at strengthening the relationship between the United States and the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha, and promoting American businesses that have invested billions of dollars in India’s tech, defense, aerospace, and pharmaceutical sectors. According to an interim spokesperson for the US State Department, Vedant Patel, the new facility will help establish connections between Americans and residents of the aforementioned states.

“At our new facility in Hyderabad,

The new building boasts cutting-edge technology and facilities, including stateof-the-art security systems, spacious waiting areas, and comfortable interview rooms.

The Consulate General’s staff has been working diligently to ensure that all services, including visa interviews, passport processing, and consular assistance, are provided in a timely and efficient manner.

The move has been welcomed by American businesses that have a strong presence in the region, as it will help facilitate business transactions and foster closer ties between the United States and India. The new facility is also expected to provide a boost to the local economy, creating jobs and opportunities for the people of Hyderabad.

Kannada actor Chetan Kumar gets 14day jail for ‘offensive’ tweet on Hindutva

was filed for his tweet, which said Hindutva was built on lies. In the tweet, the activist actor also said Hindutva could be defeated by ‘truth’, because ‘truth is equality’.

Complainant Shivakumar of Bajrang Dal said the viral tweet hurt sentiments of Hindus. Kumar faces charges of insulting a religion or religious beliefs and making statements that promote enmity between classes.

Hyderabad: Six persons including four women died of asphyxiation following a major fire in a multi-storey commercial complex in Secunderabad here, officials said Friday.

The six were found in an unconscious condition by firemen on Thursday in a room on the fifth floor of the ‘Swapnalok Complex’ building and were rushed to a state-run hospital, they said. All six were brought dead to the hospital, a doctor said. A senior police official said the cause of death would be known after investigation but, most likely, suffocation and inhaling smoke could be the reason. Legal action will be initiated, the official said.

Hyderabad Doctor, 60, Related To Asaduddin Owaisi Dies By Suicide

New Delhi: Kannada actor Chetan Kumar has been sent to judicial custody for 14 days after the Bengaluru police picked him up Tuesday for an alleged offensive tweet on Hindutva.

The actor was arrested by the Seshadripuram police after a complaint

A US citizen, Kumar graduated from Yale University in South Asian Studies with an emphasis on Comparative Theatre. He came to Karnataka as a Fulbright scholar in 2005-06 and worked with the National School of Drama.

ABVP stages protest near KCR’s residence over paper leak

question paper leak. Carrying ABVP flags and raising slogans, the protesters including women tried to move closer to the complex but were stopped by police. There was heated argument between ABVP leaders and police personnel. As the ABVP workers continued their protest, police arrested them and shifted them to Goshamahal police station.

Hyderabad: The father-in-law of AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi’s daughter allegedly shot himself dead at his home in Hyderabad yesterday.

Dr Mazheruddin Khan, 60, is suspected to have used his licensed weapon for the act and killed himself over personal reasons, said West Zone DCP Joel Davis.

Mr Khan was the medical superintendent and the head of orthopaedics at the Owaisi Hospital in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad: (IANS)

Bhavan, the official residence of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao here on Tuesday as ABVP markers tried to lay siege to the complex to protest over Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC)

ABVP had last week staged a protest at TSPSC office which had turned violent. The protesters had barged into office premises and damaged the board. Police then arrested some ABVP men who were later remanded to judicial custody.

He had asked his maid around 6 am to wake him up at 10 am for breakfast, but did not respond to her calls, police said. He was found dead on the bed with the weapon in his hand after a person managed to enter his room through the window. His daughter, son-in-law and others were then informed, police said, adding that his autopsy has been conducted.

A case has been registered for inquiry for probe into the suicide, police added.

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Tension prevailed at Pragati

Six months ago, Amritpal Singh, now a prominent Khalistani activist and one of India’s most wanted fugitives, was not even a baptized Sikh. Living in Dubai and working as a truck driver enjoyed a more comfortable lifestyle than the average Indian. However, everything changed when he started using ClubHouse, a social media platform that enables users to create audio rooms for discussions.

Amritpal gained popularity for his extensive knowledge of Punjab and his advocacy for Khalistan, a separate Sikh nation. Despite his growing fame, his rise was short-lived, and his downfall was inevitable.

He became the leader of “Waris Punjab De” after their Facebook page was reportedly hacked, and his explicit support for Khalistan made him a controversial figure. His events attracted thousands, but security officials kept their distance.

He championed the baptism of Sikh teenagers and organized a regional Khalsa Vaheer yatra for “Ghar Wapsi” Sikhs who had converted to Christianity or cut their hair and beards, (something he had only just gone through himself six months ago).

In December 2022, two rural Jalandhar Gurdwaras were vandalized by his supporters, protesting the use of chairs for worshippers who could not sit on the floor during Guru Granth Sahib’s walk. This incident caught the attention of security agencies due to the use of high-tech weapons and luxury vehicles.

Amritpal’s rapid ascent, combined with religion, weapons, and explicit Khalistan support, alarmed security officials, including his desired to resemble Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale. On February 24th, Amritpal stormed an Ajnala police station to free his supporters, including Lovepreet Toofan, claiming they were wrongfully arrested.

The ensuing conflict injured many police officers, and the Punjab Police’s submission to Amritpal was widely criticized. This event led state and central authorities to unite against a common threat. Over two weeks ago, authorities greenlit police action against Waris Punjab De leader Amritpal Singh.

Police meticulously planned his arrest while he traveled to Rampura Phul, where he had scheduled a gathering. One of Amritpal’s critical mistakes was threatening Amit Shah, Home Minister of India, with “a fate similar to Indira Gandhi’s” and Bhagwant Mann with “a path akin to former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh’s.” Mann discussed the matter with Shah on March 2, and both agreed to cooperate on law and order issues.

The Union Home Ministry deployed 18 companies in Punjab for law and order duties last week. The contingent consisted of approximately 19,000 personnel, with eight companies coming from the anti-riot Rapid Action Force and the rest being regular forces.

As the second leg of the G20 meeting was set to begin on Sunday, authorities believed that Amritpal’s arrest or that of his aide would not affect the event. On March 18, just before Amritpal’s second Khalsa Vaheer yatra in the state, police cracked down on him

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How Amritpal Singh Escaped

New Delhi: Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh, who has dodged thousands of policemen for four days in a dramatic hunt across Punjab, has been caught in security footage during different stages of his escape.

Amritpal Singh The Rise and Fall of India’s Most Wanted Khalistani Activist

Amritpal Singh is a Punjabi Young Sikh Guy who is very Energetic and Mostly Known as a Member of Waris Punjab De Group. he is A Social Activist from Punjab. Amritpal Singh Waris Punjab De is also a Sikhism Preacher. Amritpal Singh is Known as Waris Punjab De because he is Operating the Waris Punjab De group after the death of Deep Sidhu. Amritpal Singh Waris Punjab De came into News on 23 September when he appeal to Many People of Punjab to Join him for Anandpur Sahib’s Visit.

and arrested 78 of his supporters, including many from other states, who allegedly smuggled weapons and received foreign funds.

According to counter-terrorism officials in India, Amritpal Singh, the leader of Waris Punjab De, was trained in Georgia by Pakistani spy agency ISI before coming to India and had close ties with Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a US-based secessionist group that supports the secession of Punjab from India as Khalistan.

While Amritpal Singh and his supporters may have gained notoriety for their advocacy of Khalistan and acts of violence, it is essential to recognize that the majority of Sikhs in India do not support these separatist ambitions. Most Sikhs are proud of their Indian identity and have contributed significantly to the country’s progress across various fields.

In fact, Sikhs have played a pivotal role in India’s history, from defending

its borders in times of conflict to contributing to its rich cultural tapestry. They have excelled in areas such as sports, arts, and business, and continue to be an integral part of the diverse fabric of India.

However, it is undeniable that a small minority of individuals, like Amritpal Singh and his supporters, have engaged in violent activities in support of their separatist cause. One such incident involved the removal of the Indian flag from the Indian embassy, an act that drew widespread condemnation and was not representative of the broader Sikh community’s beliefs or values.

It is crucial to distinguish between this small group of separatists and the broader Sikh community in India. Doing so helps avoid generalizations that can harm the reputation and social standing of the millions of proud and patriotic Sikhs who call India home.

In footage exclusively accessed by NDTV, Amritpal Singh is seen exiting a car and hightailing it on a bike. The 30-yearold radical preacher is also seen in a clip from a toll booth in Jalandhar at around 11.27 am on Saturday, the day the Punjab police launched its operation to arrest him. He is in the front seat of a Maruti Brezza car.

Before this, Amritpal Singh had been spotted in a Mercedes SUV that he dumped by a road in Shahkot. Hours later, he switched to the Brezza of an associate, sources say. He apparently changed his clothes in the car, as the footage shows him in a shirt instead of his usual flowing robes. He swapped his religious clothes for shirt and trousers and changed from a blue to a pink turban.

Another clip shows him leaving the car and making his getaway along with three aides in two bikes. This changeover takes place on a road by a lush green field. The police believe he hid in a Gurdwara, changed his clothes again and fled. They also released photos of Amritpal Singh in multiple looks, suspecting he might have changed his appearance and hoping that people could help spot him. The Brezza has been seized, and four people who helped Amritpal Singh run away have been arrested.

More than 120 people, including Amritpal Singh’s uncle, have been arrested since Saturday. Several members of his outfit “Waris Punjab De” have also been arrested under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) and detained in BJP-ruled Assam. Internet was suspended for three days but was restored in parts today.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court slammed the Punjab police and questioned how Amritpal Singh could give them the slip repeatedly.

“You have 80,000 cops. What were they doing. How did Amritpal Singh escape?” the High Court asked the Punjab government, calling it an intelligence failure. The police crackdown on Amritpal Singh came three weeks after his supporters clashed with cops on February 23. They stormed a police station, flashing swords and firearms, threatening the police with huge consequences if they did not release Singh’s aide Lovepreet Toofan, who was arrested for allegedly assaulting and abducting a man.

Recovering from injury, Amitabh Bachchan hopes to be on the ramp soon

Amitabh Bachchan misses the fun and frolic on the ramp. Are you wondering what makes us think so? Check his latest Instagram post.

Taking to Instagram in the wee hours of Monday, the senior Bachchan posted a throwback picture of himself from the ramp. In that frame, Amitabh was dressed in a black kurta-pyjama with white embroidery embossed on the kurta. The superstar completed the look with white shoes and a black shade.

“... thank you for all the prayers and wishes for my recovery .. I repair .. hope to be back on the ramp soon...” Amitabh wrote in the caption and shared a folded hands emoji and a rose with it. Fans lapped up the post with encouraging comments. One wrote, “Love you, Amitabh Bachchan, sir nice!” “Black looks great on you... hope to see u dazzling,” wrote another one. For the unversed, Amitabh broke his rib cartilage and suffered a muscle tear to his right rib cage during the shooting of an action sequence of the film ‘Project K’ in Hyderabad. The actor was flown to Mumbai after the initial treatment.

No big or small actors today, only good actors

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, who is currently enjoying the appreciation coming her way with the release of the latest season of her talk show ‘What Women Want’, said that the Hindi film industry has changed for good and is on the path of progress, adding the industry as a whole is moving away from the concept of big or small actors to good actors.

The actress, who has over the years portrayed many memorable roles such as Geet in ‘Jab We Met’, Pia in ‘3 Idiots’, Rasika in ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ and several others, told IANS: “Women in the industry today are so vocal and rightly so. The kind of brave choices that my fellow actresses have put up in terms of selections of scripts and roles, it’s really applause worthy.”

The Hindi film industry has changed for good and is on the path of progress, adding the industry as a whole is moving away from the concept of big or small actors to good actors.

She said: “Today, there are no big or small actors, there are just good actors. A lot of lines have been blurred in the industry and outside of it and it shows the progress of our cinema. Things will only change for the better from here”. Kareena’s new show ‘What Women Want’ is streaming on the YouTube channel of Mirchi Plus.

Suniel Shetty lauds his Main Hoon Na co-star Shah Rukh Khan

Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty is one of the most liked actors from the industry. He recently spoke about what he feels about Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Dutt. He couldn’t stop but praise the qualities of both the actors. Suniel Shetty is all praises for his Main Hoon Na costar Shah Rukh Khan. Recollecting his memories, he told Bollywood Bubble, “I shot Main Hoon Na with him, and he used to treat his actors like superstars. SRK is the most secure man I have ever seen. In the Main Hoon Na climax scene, he stepped down and said ‘I can’t beat Suniel Shetty up. Let me do something’ — like he took the pin of the bomb, saying physically I can’t beat him”

Jubilee: Aditi Rao Hydari exudes royalty as ‘Sumitra Kumari’

Prime Video today unveiled gorgeous actor Aditi Rao Hydari’s ravishing new poster from the upcoming Amazon Original series Jubilee. Aditi looks stunning and glamorous in the poster, and she plays Sumitra Kumari, a movie star wife with impeccable business acumen and true elegance.

Jubilee is set against the backdrop of the golden age of Indian cinema, Jubilee is a thrilling yet poetic tale woven around an ensemble of characters and the gambles they’re willing to take, in pursuit of their dreams, passion, ambition, and love.

Every girl will relate to my character in

‘Hunter - Tootega Nahi Todega’

Bollywood actress Esha Deol while talking about playing a freelance journalist in the web series ‘Hunter - Tootega Nahi Todega’ said that every girl will relate to her, adding she enjoyed doing stunts for her role. She said: “My character Divya is someone that every girl will fall in love with. She is confident, smart, witty, and has got some kickass action moves, I mean the action sequences I shot gave me an adrenaline

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rush and was such a wonderfully satisfying experience.” Esha started her career in 2002 with the film ‘Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe’ opposite Aftab Shivdasani. Later, she also acted in ‘Kucch To Hai’, ‘Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne’, ‘Yuva’ and was part of the multistarrer film ‘Dhoom’ which gave her immense success that was followed by ‘Dus’, ‘No Entry’ among others. After being part of the psychological crime thriller series ‘Rudra: The Edge of Darkness’, the actress will be seen next in the upcoming web series ‘Hunter’ starring Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty as ACP Vikram Sinha.

My character Divya is someone that every girl will fall in love with. She is confident, smart, witty, and has got some kickass action moves, I mean the action sequences I shot gave me an adrenaline rush and was such a wonderfully satisfying experience

Sharing her happiness about joining the web series, Esha said: “I am super excited for ‘Hunter - Tootega Nahi Todega’, it is an action-packed roller-coaster ride filled with emotion and drama... it is massy and the characters are very intriguing.”

‘Hunter Tootega Nahi, Todega’ featuring Suniel Shetty, Esha Deol, Rahul Dev, and Barkha Bisht, will premiere on March 22 on Amazon miniTV.

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch prepares for 5th marriage at 92

Less than a year after divorcing modelactress Jerry Hall, the 92-year-old Australian American media mogul, Rupert Murdoch, is hearing wedding bells again. He’s engaged to Ann Lesley Smith, a 66-year-old San Francisco police chaplain, reports ‘Variety’. Quoting gossip columnist Cindy Adams, who broke the story in the ‘New York Post’, ‘Variety’ says Murdoch’s future wife was married to Chester Smith, a country-western singer, as well as a radio and TV executive who died in 2008.

Adams reports that the two bonded over their shared knowledge of the media business as well as the fact that she once owned a vineyard and he still does.

Man vs. Algorithm: What dark secrets did ‘Zwigato’ expose to Nandita Das

Filmmaker-actress Nandita Das’ new film “Zwigato” tells the human story of a gig worker who works with the titular food delivery platform. Nandita told IANS that the idea of the film came into existence during a discussion about growing unemployment and the complexity of gig work with her publisher friend Samir Patil. The filmmaker said: “We then began writing a short film about a day in the life of a delivery rider. Then Sameer (Nair), CEO of Applause Entertainment, who was to produce it, nudged me to expand it for a feature film. Initially, I felt the subject would not immerse me enough, but as I began to delve deeper into it, I was drawn

Keerthy gifts 10-gram gold coins to all 130 members of ‘Dasara’ unit

to the human aspects of this collision of new technology and the life of the workers, who are just a cog in the wheel.”

Nandita said: “With the rise of the gig economy, the struggle between man and machine that Chaplin depicted in ‘Modern Times’ has now shifted to one between man and algorithms. So ‘Zwigato’ is a story about the relentlessness of life, but not without its silver lining.” Nandita added: “Before starting the film, I understood the world of incentives and algorithms as little as my protagonist did! As I delved deeper, I became more and more fascinated and disturbed by what I got to know about the gig economy.

Rishina Kandhari: ‘My family is very supportive, they all like my bikini look’

Rishina said: “I consider myself an old soul and I’m way too Indian. I am also very shy in nature. But my husband Vishal keeps boosting my confidence and keeps telling me that I should get liberated from myself. I was a very timid girl and whatever I am today is all because of his support, belief and trust in me. According to him, every woman should liberate her mind from the shackles that hold them back and come out victorious and self-reliant in their life and career.” She added: “We had gone to Goa for a short break from our hectic schedules to rejuvenate. We do that very often. It’s very important to be relaxed mentally. My family is very supportive and they all liked my bikini look.”

Keerthy Suresh, who plays the female lead in the upcoming Nani-starrer ‘Dasara’, gifted 130 gold coins of 10 grams each to each unit member on the last day of shooting for the film. At current prices, her gesture should have cost her anywhere between Rs 70 lakh and Rs 75 lakh.

“Keerthy was quite emotional on the last day of the shoot,” a source in the ‘Dasara’ unit said. “She wanted to give away something to the people who made her give her best for the film.”

Diljit Dosanjh, Gurdas Maan come together

Two of the greatest forces of Punjabi music -- actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh and veteran singer Gurdas Maan -have joined forces for the reimagined version of the iconic track ‘Challa’. The song, which is almost four decades old, has been given a new texture by the two popular singers. Gurdas Maan said: “Close to 40 years ago, we created the original ‘Challa’.

Salman will make you ‘fall in love’ with new ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’ song

After ‘Main Hoon Hero Tera’, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has picked up the mic again for Amaal Malik’s ‘Jee Rahe The Hum’ from ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’. In 2015, Salman picked up the mic for the Amaal Malik composition, ‘Main Hoon Hero Tera’, for his home production ‘Hero’. The song was a run away hit back in the day and is still remembered for the soothing melody. Eight years later, Salman is reuniting with Amaal Malik for another romantic number, ‘Jee Rahe The Hum’ (Falling in Love), for his Eid 2023 release, ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’.

‘Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway’ Box Office: Rani Mukerji-starrer has a strong first weekend

Rani Mukerji returned to the big screen with a power-packed performance in the film ‘Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway’. Directed by Ashima Chibber of ‘Mere Dad Ki Maruti Fame’, the film is a story about the journey of a mother’s battle against an entire country. The film is based on the true story of NRI couple Sagarika Chakraborty and Anurup that rocked children and human rights at an international level. While the film had a good opening at the box office considering its limited promotions, it only got stronger at the box office on day 2 and 3 owing to positive word of mouth.

‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’ Box Office: Ranbir Kapoor’s film collects Rs.109 Cr

Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor’s, ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’ has been creating a massive frenzy ever since it was announced. ‘TJMM,’ directed by Luv Ranjan was released in theaters on Wednesday, March 8, a day after the Holi festival.

Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar has made its place in the hearts of the audience and is continuously making sounds of its success at the box office as well. This Ranbir- Shraddha starrer has successfully reignited the rom-com genre after a lull of 3 years emerging as the highest-grossing Hindi film in this genre post-pandemic era.

Manoj Bajpayee to narrate ‘The Vial’

Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee spoke about being part of the upcoming documentary ‘The Vial’ in which he will be narrating the story of the Covid-19 vaccination programme in India. He said that it is a tribute to healthcare professionals and frontline workers. In the documentary, PM Narendra Modi will be speaking in detail about India’s success over the Covid-19 pandemic. The actor said: “India’s Covid-19 vaccine story is a remarkable accomplishment for the country, and as Indians, we all should be aware and proud of it.

“BJP Can’t Be Defeated, Unless...”

“PK” in political circles.

On the falling out between him and the Gandhis after he offered a plan to resurrect the Congress, PK said: “My goal was the reincarnation of the Congress. Their goal was to win the election. We did not agree on the way they wanted to implement my ideas.”

New Delhi: Prashant Kishor today predicted that opposition unity against the BJP in 2024 would “never work” as it would be unstable and ideologically disparate. The ace election strategist also questioned the benefits of Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Opposition unity, he said, is a facade and wouldn’t be possible just by bringing parties or leaders together. “If you want to challenge the BJP, you have to understand its strengthsHindutva, nationalism and welfarism. It is a three-level pillar. If you can’t

breach at least two of these levels, then you can’t challenge the BJP,” Prashant Kishor said in an exclusive interview. “There has to be a coalition of ideologies to fight the Hindutva ideology. Gandhiwadi, Ambedkarites, socialists, communists...Ideology is very important but you can’t have blind faith on the basis of ideology,” he added. “You guys in the media are looking at an opposition alliance as the coming together of parties or leaders. Who’s having lunch with whom, who is invited to tea...I look at it in the formation of ideology. Till such time an ideological alignment will not happen. There is absolutely no

way the BJP can be defeated.” His own ideology, he said, is “Mahatma Gandhi’s ideology” and the Bihar “Jan Suraaj Yatra” is “an attempt to revive the ideology of Gandhi’s Congress.”

The poll strategist, whose CV is studded with election victories since 2014, is touring Bihar in a “Jan Suraaj Yatra” that he insists is simply an effort to understand the state and create a new political system.

“It is to change the destiny and discourse around Bihar. Bihar is known for caste-ridden politics and many wrong reasons. It is time Bihar is known for what people are capable of,” said Mr Kishor, who is known as

As for Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, he said the real test would be in the impact of his nationwide march on the ground. “It is not only about walking. In six months of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, there was a lot of praise and also criticism. After six months of walking, you must see some difference? That yatra is to improve a party’s electoral fortunes. I have only been able to cover four districts. For me the yatra is not the mission but to understand the region,” said PK. On a personal note, he dismissed the suggestion that he had grown bitter and “aggressive” over the years. “I was far more aggressive than I am right now. In fact, people tell me that I have mellowed down - I have handled many interviewers who claim to be far more aggressive,” he remarked.

India Slammed for Human Rights Violations in Annual US State Department Report

The just released United States State Department annual report on human rights practices in India highlights serious human rights lapses in India. The report highlights cases of arbitrary arrests, detentions, extrajudicial killings, destruction and confiscation of property and discrimination against minorities in India in the year 2022.

The report also talks about the out the use of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). It “expressed concern that the central government sometimes used UAPA to detain human rights activists and journalists.”

The report cited certain cases including the arrest of Umar Khalid “for making a speech during protests

against the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019”; and the denial of bail to the majority of the 16 activists “incarcerated on conspiracy charges related to Koregaon protests”.

The report also cited the case of Prayagraj Development Authority demolishing the home of Muslim activist Javed Mohammad and North Delhi Municipal Corporation demolishing homes in Jahangirpuri district. The State Department report said that the “government evicted persons from their places of residence, seized their property, or bulldozed homes without due process or adequate restitution”. In particular, it quoted human rights activists claiming that the government used this to allegedly target vocal

critics from the Muslim community and destroy their homes and livelihoods.”

The report also highlighted the blocking of communication services, such as mobile telephones and the internet, and constraining freedom of movement. Arrests of journalists such as Mohammed Zubair were also mentioned. It also mentioned the case where immigration authorities prevented Pulitzeraward winning photojournalist Sanna Irshad Mattoo from traveling.

The State Department report also pointed out persistent discrimination against women, Dalits, tribals and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Opposition unity, he said, is a facade and wouldn’t be possible just by bringing parties or leaders together.

“If you want to challenge the BJP, you have to understand its strengths - Hindutva, nationalism and welfarism. It is a three-level pillar. If you can’t breach at least two of these levels, then you can’t challenge the BJP,”

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Chinese Smartphone Company Official Arrested For Fraud Of Rs. 19 Crore

The investigation carried out by the anti-evasion wing of the CGST Bhiwandi Commissionerate revealed that Oppo Maharashtra was involved in availment of fake ITC without receipt of any goods, the statement said.

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Thane, Maharashtra: The Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST)

Commissionerate of Mumbai Zone on Wednesday arrested a senior official of a Chinese smartphone maker in Maharashtra’s Thane district for allegedly fraudulently availing input tax credit (ITC) worth ₹ 19 crore through fake invoices.

Manager of Finance and Accounts division of Oppo Mobiles India Private Limited, Mahendra Kumar Rawat, was arrested in Bhiwandi town and later produced in a local court, which remanded him in judicial custody till April 3, the CGST Bhiwandi Commissionerate said in statement. Based on material evidence gathered during the investigation, he was arrested

under section 69 of the CGST Act, 2017 for contravention of section 132 of the same Act.

The investigation carried out by the antievasion wing of the CGST Bhiwandi Commissionerate revealed that Oppo Maharashtra was involved in availment of fake ITC without receipt of any goods, the statement said.

“The supplier of Oppo Mobiles India Pvt ltd, M/S Gain Hero India Private Limited, was found to be non-existent

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at its principal place of business. In this connection, 16 e-way bills for the said transaction were verified and found to be fake. Further, statements of the transporters and vehicle owner were recorded, wherein it was revealed that there was no supply of goods to Oppo Maharashtra,” it said. Mahendra Kumar Rawat, authorized signatory and Manager Finance and Accounts of Oppo Mobiles India Private Limited, is the main person who has played a key role in availing of the said fraudulent ITC amounting to ₹ 19,27,54,093 against the invoices amounting to ₹ 107,08,56,072 issued by Gain Hero India Private Limited, without receipt of the goods, it added. The accused has admitted in his statement that the e-way bills generated are fake, the CGST Commissionerate said.

Starbucks Union To Greet New CEO Laxman Narasimhan With 100-Cafe Strike

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Unionized Starbucks Corp. baristas plan to welcome their new chief executive officer with strikes at about 100 cafes, demanding that the company drop its alleged antiunion coercion. The work stoppage, which organizers said will involve stores in more than 40 US cities, is the union Starbucks Workers United’s latest effort to force a pivot by the coffee giant. Since scoring an initial landmark victory 15 months ago in Buffalo, New York, the union has prevailed in elections at around 290 of the company’s roughly 9,000 corporateowned US cafes. But the pace of new unionization petitions has slowed down, as workers allege the company has been retaliating in stores and stonewalling them at the bargaining table.

Singer Sonu Nigam’s Father Robbed Of Rs 72 Lakh

Mumbai: A former driver of singer Sonu Nigam’s 76-year-old father has been booked for allegedly stealing ₹ 72 lakh from the senior citizen’s home in Mumbai, an official said on Wednesday.

The singer’s father Agamkumar Nigam lives at Windsor Grand building in Oshiwara, Andheri west, and the alleged theft took place between March 19 and March 20, he said.

Starbucks said earlier this week that that it offers industry-leading benefits and that it respects employees’ right to organize and protest, but believes having a direct relationship with staff is core to its culture.

The company has said repeatedly that all claims of antiunion activity there are “categorically false.” Starbucks has accused the union of failing to fairly negotiate, and has said US labor board officials are trying to use cases against it to establish new precedents that would change existing labor law. The work stoppage comes one day before Starbucks’s annual shareholder meeting, the first for new CEO Laxman Narasimhan, who officially took the reins from Howard Schultz this week. Investors including New York City pension funds have put forward a resolution this year urging the company to conduct a labor-rights audit, and Schultz is slated to be grilled by lawmakers at a US Senate committee hearing next week.

Ashneer Grover came out guns blazing against BharatPe for allegedly filing a new case against him “every week”. The Fintech unicorn filed a criminal suit against its former MD and co-founder last year for misappropriating funds, the criminal break of trust, and forgery. The company has also sought direction for payment of over ₹ 88.67 crores with interest towards the recovery of alleged misappropriated funds and damages caused to the reputation of the firm. On Wednesday, the former Shark Tank Judge took to Twitter to slam the company. He wrote, “ I am a bit confused. As BharatPe shareholder am I invested in a fintech or law firm? Also a new case against Ashneer Grover every week is a feature or product release ?!”

Protesters Throw Ink As Security Keeps Them Away From Indian Mission In UK

New Delhi: Pro-Khalistan protesters shouted slogans, threw water bottles and ink at the London Metropolitan police today, who kept them confined to the other side of the road, a safe distance from the Indian High Commission. For the protesters, the immediate provocation was the bigger Indian flag draped over the walls of India House. The High Commission employees had retaliated with a bigger flag a day after Sunday’s unprecedented vandalism, when the Indian flag was pulled down and the windows of the building were broken.

The London police had appeared ready for the protesters’ show of strength today,

deploying forces in 24 buses as well as the mounted police.

While the protest started small, the numbers grew as the evening advanced. By late evening, around 2,000 protesters had turned up at the spot, the police said. The mood got ugly as they tried to break the barricade and targeted the police with water bottles, ink and powdered colours. The police said they will evacuate the spot if the protest escalates any further.

The extra security in London came shortly after the police in New Delhi removed traffic barricades outside the British High Commission, in a move interpreted by some as a demonstration of India’s displeasure with the breach in London.

The police have explained the move as removal of barricades that were “creating hurdles” for commuters.

Late on Sunday evening, India summoned a senior British diplomat in Delhi to register its strong protest over the “complete absence of British security” as the crowd targeted the building, protesting against the crackdown on Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh and his group.

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Colorado House approves bill to permit automated pharmacy machines

Alabama To Provide Summer Food Benefits To 530K Eligible Children

ARKANSAS, CO- A transgender woman named Gwendolyn Herzig spoke to a reporter at Park West Pharmacy in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 22, 2023, about an experience she had when testifying about a bill that restricts genderaffirming care for minors. An Arkansas lawmaker asked her about her genitalia, which is an example of the kind of rhetoric that transgender people are facing at statehouses as they speak out against new bills targeting their rights. In other news, a bipartisan bill has been passed in the House of Colorado that would allow for automated kiosks to dispense prescriptions via video link with a live pharmacist. The kiosks would be pre-loaded with prescriptions and could improve access to medication in underserved areas or at odd hours. The bill, HB23-1195, has Republican cosponsors and will be set for its first Senate hearing in late March. Although some concerns have been raised by the Colorado Pharmacists Society, supporters of the bill say that it would not result in extra costs for patients compared to using a physical pharmacy.

ALABAMA- The Alabama Department of Human Resources announced on Tuesday that approximately 530,000 Alabama children who receive free or reduced price school meals will be eligible for food benefits this summer after the school year ends. The Summer Pandemic EBT program will provide $120 for each participating student from qualifying households to purchase food that is eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program at stores that accept Electronic Benefit Transfer cards. The benefits are expected to begin rolling out in mid-to-late summer. According to Alabama Department of Human Resources Commissioner Nancy Buckner, the inflation has made it challenging for low-income families to afford food for their children

while also covering other costs like housing and transportation. Buckner emphasized that every dollar of support from programs like P-EBT can help strengthen their spending power and prevent hunger while promoting nutritious meals for children. The Summer P-EBT benefits are only available to students who receive free or reduced price meals under the National School Lunch Program. Families who wish to become eligible may apply by contacting their schools, and applications must be approved by May 16th to qualify for summer benefits. Families with eligible students who received P-EBT benefits previously will access Summer P-EBT benefits on their existing EBT cards. However, those who are new to the National School Lunch Program will receive EBT cards in the mail.

Milwaukee Health Department Announces Changes To COVID Services

The Milwaukee Health Department thanks the National Guard and community partners for their support and collaboration in bringing COVID-19 services to Milwaukee on a wide scale.

CBP Seizes Fake U.S. Postage Stamps

MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee Health Department has announced changes to COVID-19 community vaccination and testing sites following the expiration of the federal emergency declaration on May 11 and the end of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Community Testing Support Program. The Menomonee Valley COVID-19 Drive-Thru Clinic will provide its last day of COVID-19 vaccination on Friday, March 17, but vaccination will still be available for free without an appointment at Milwaukee Health Department clinics. The vaccination clinic hours will change on Monday, April 3, and the new hours will be available on the Milwaukee Health Department website. The COVID-19 community

testing site at Menomonee Valley will be in operation until Saturday, April 15, but at-home rapid tests will continue to be available through the Say Yes COVID Tests program until the end of May. Families can order ten tests per month, per household, and each home can also order one set of four free at-home tests at COVIDtests.gov. Additionally, tests can be purchased in stores, pharmacies, and online. Insurance companies, Medicaid (BadgerCare), and Medicare are required to reimburse up to eight tests per month, per member.

The Milwaukee Health Department thanks the National Guard and community partners for their support and collaboration in bringing COVID-19 services to Milwaukee on a wide scale. For more information about COVID-19, including treatment services and additional guidance, visit Milwaukee.gov/coronavirus, and call the COVID-19 Hotline at 414-286-6800 from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on weekdays for questions.

DALLAS, TX U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport have seized 4,080 counterfeit U.S. postage stamps in 12 shipments arriving from China. The fraudulent stamps were discovered after CBP officers inspected packages that were manifested as “hand account/selfadhesive sheets.”

CBP officers found poor printquality U.S. postage stamps once they opened the packages. One package included 200 Forever Stamps with a declared value of $10. Forever Stamps cost $0.63 each, and had this package been genuine, would cost consumers $126.

Counterfeit U.S. postage stamps have become increasingly common on e-commerce and social media platforms, which places consumers’ packages at great risk. The best place to purchase U.S. postage stamps is at a U.S. Post Office or by visiting USPS.com and clicking on the send tab.

Counterfeit postage scams are not a petty crime, and forging or possession of counterfeit postage is a violation of federal law that can result in up to five years imprisonment. These scams are harmful both to the U.S. Postal Service for a loss of revenue against services provided and to customers when their mailed item is either delayed and returned for payment or potentially disposed of.

The counterfeit U.S. postage stamps were turned over to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service for further investigation. CBP has established an educational initiative to raise consumer awareness about the consequences and dangers associated with purchasing counterfeit and pirated goods online or in stores.

If you have any information regarding suspected fraud or illegal trade activity, please contact CBP through the e-Allegations Online Trade Violation Reporting System or by calling 1-800-BE-ALERT. Intellectual property rights violations can also be reported to the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center online or by telephone at 1-866-IPR-2060.

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A Quick Guide To Choosing Credit Card Processing For Your Business

When choosing a credit card processing company, it can take a lot of research to determine which company best suits your business’s needs. With so many companies to choose from, understanding each company’s fees, features, and customer service is essential to making an informed decision. Well, look no further than NRS Pay, the best credit card processing company for your business. NRS Pay offers competitive processing rates and fees, a wide array of features that are tailored to the needs of your business, and unparalleled customer service. Below, we are going to further discuss why NRS Pay can provide the best value when compared to other payment processing companies:

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Fees are an important part of choosing credit card processing. Different providers will have different fee structures, often overcharging consumers with hidden fees and exorbitant rates. This makes it difficult for consumers to budget their finances, potentially leading to dangerous levels of debt. NRS Pay serves customers with honesty, integrity, and transparency, with no hidden fees, long-term, lockedin contracts, or early termination fees.

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Security is an important consideration when choosing credit card processing. Look for providers that use the latest security technologies to protect your customers’ information. This includes things like encryption and fraud prevention measures. Make sure you understand exactly what security measures each provider offers so you can make sure your customers’ information will be safe. NRS Pay’s terminals are PCI compliant, meaning sensitive data is secure.

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When signing up with any credit card processing company you choose, you should make sure that it has dependable customer service. The last thing you want is to be stranded without help and left to deal with any potential

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WASHINGTON, DC- Lawful permanent residents may now receive temporary evidence of their status via mail instead of having to physically visit a field office to obtain an Alien Documentation, Identification and Telecommunication (ADIT) stamp, also known as an I-551 stamp.

Lawful permanent residents have the right to evidence of their status and may require temporary evidence of their status, such as an ADIT stamp, in the following situations:

They do not have their Green Card. Their application to replace their Green Card or petition to remove conditions on their residence is pending adjudication, and their Green Card and extension notice have expired.

When a lawful permanent resident contacts the USCIS Contact Center to request temporary evidence of status, an immigration services officer will

verify their identity, physical mailing address, and whether the address can receive UPS or FedEx express mail. If necessary, they will schedule an in-person appointment for the lawful permanent resident, or submit a request to the USCIS field office to issue the ADIT stamp. If an in-person appointment is not required, the USCIS field office will review the request and mail the applicant a Form I-94 with ADIT stamp, DHS seal, and a printed photo of the lawful permanent resident obtained from USCIS systems.

USCIS has the discretion to determine if the requestor should receive an ADIT stamp and the validity period, based on the lawful permanent resident’s situation. The validity period should not exceed one year, unless specified otherwise by regulation or policy.

Some lawful permanent residents will still need to appear in person at a USCIS field office to receive temporary evidence of their status, such as those with urgent needs, those without a usable photo in USCIS systems, or those whose address or identity cannot be confirmed.

The new process aims to provide timely temporary evidence of lawful permanent resident status without requiring an appointment at the field office, thus reducing the burden on applicants and increasing availability of field office resources.

Cook County Board Approves Funding To Improve Transportation Throughout Cook County

The total cost for this project is $550,000. Overall, these projects and services funded by Cook County will help to create more accessible and efficient transportation options for residents and businesses in the area.

CHICAGO, IL- The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding for transportation-related projects that will benefit residents and businesses throughout the county. The projects aim to boost economic development, improve regional transportation, and enhance the quality of life in Cook County.

One of the projects is a partnership between Cook County and Metra, which will receive $5,000,000 in matching funds for a recently awarded $24 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. This funding will support the reconstruction and modernization of the 95th Street Chicago State University station in

Chicago, which dates back to the 1920s. The project will bring the station up to ADA-accessible standards by installing elevators and adding a pedestrian tunnel and pathways to connect riders to the university and the surrounding neighborhood.

Another project approved by the Board is in Stickney, where the County will participate in the design and construction of nearly 1.5 miles of roadway to improve safety and mobility. This project will cover 40th Street from Oak Park Avenue to Ridgeland Avenue, 41st Street from Oak Park Avenue to Ridgeland Avenue, East Avenue from 43rd Street to 41st Street, and 43rd Street from East Avenue to Scoville Avenue. The total cost for this project is $550,000. Overall, these projects and services funded by Cook County will help to create more accessible and efficient transportation options for residents and businesses in the area.

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Friends, Family To Mark Missing Teen Tanvi Marupally’s Birthday By Planting A Tree

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Community members and family of Tanvi Marupally would gather on Sunday March 26 to create awareness about Tanvi’s missing status. Tanvi is remembered as a loving, kind and sweet girl in the neighborhood Friday, March 24, 2023 will be missing Arkansas teen Tanvi Marupally’s 15th birthday. The week would also mark about 65 days or over two months since the Indian-origin girl disappeared. As days go by, parents Pavan Roy Marupally and Sridevi Eadara are getting anxious and trying everything they can to help bring Tanvi back. Meanwhile the community in Conway, Arkansas, where the teen lived with her family has come out in full support, campaigning and organizing search parties to bring Tanvi back home. Jenny Wallace, a community member and now a family friend to the Marupallys, has been actively organizing search parties and raising awareness to ensure Tanvi’s safe return back home. Talking to Hi India from Arkansas, Jenny remembers Tanvi as the “kindest, smartest girl.” She says, “We are all heartbroken. The parents are walking the streets and putting signs up every day.”

Wallace got involved with the family to look for their daughter after she learnt about her disappearance. Wallace told Hi India, “My daughter went to school with Tanvi just for a couple of months

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Since March 24 would be Tanvi’s 15th birthday. This Sunday, we are going to have a ceremony at our public library and we are going to plant a tree for Tanvi’s birthday.

and Tanvi was super sweet to her. My daughter was a new student and Tanvi welcomed her. So, my daughter had little knowledge of Tanvi when we found out

that Tanvi was missing.” She adds, “But mostly I just have got involved because I wanted to do anything I could to be able to help this family.”

Wallace along with the family and community is also coming ahead this weekend to mark a very special occasion. She says, “Since March 24 would be Tanvi’s 15th birthday. This Sunday, we are going to have a ceremony at our public library and we are going to plant a tree for Tanvi’s birthday.”

Wallace, a former teacher by profession who now homeschools, has been an active participant in leading the community to help raise awareness about Tanvi’s missing status. She has been raising

money and has purchased billboards and banners to raise publicity about Tanvi. According to locals, one of the LED signs put up in Greenbrier area with the help of Wallace’s efforts is very noticeable. Talking about this, Wallace says, “In the beginning, I got involved because there was a Facebook group for searching for Tanvi. When I got there, I saw her parents would get on there every day to update what they plan to do and one of them was to get billboards, get banners and I felt, I can probably help with that. So, I just started asking some friends if they would be willing to donate and people from the community came forward and we were able to get some banners made, billboards put up. We also conducted several search parties over weekends.”

Tanvi was last seen walking past her junior high school bus stop after her school on January 17 this year. Since then, there has been no update or any news on Tanvi. Authorities have been on alert and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has also announced launching a campaign to find the teen. Tanvi’s face is being flashed on gas pump screens throughout Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Missouri. Both the Conway Police Department (501-450-6120) and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (1800-843-5678) are also taking calls and texts on any information about Tanvi.

Odia Community Celebrated Dola Purnima And Holi With Joyful Melana In CA

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA – A South American criminal ring is suspected of being responsible for a series of thefts at stores in Southern California, according to authorities. The mother of a FOX 11 journalist was a recent victim of the theft group, which is known for preying on elderly people and snatching wallets from purses in markets.

The thieves are believed to come from Chile or Colombia and are notorious for these types of crimes. The best way to prevent these types of thefts is to keep your purse zipped and close to you at all times. If caught, the thieves could face charges ranging from misdemeanors to felonies for identity theft, depending on the amount of stolen property and the number of credit card transactions. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department plans to issue a warning bulletin to the public about the case.

FREMONT,CA- Over 800 enthusiastic devotees attended the Dola Purnima Melana and Holi festival organized by the Jagannath Cultural and Educational Center (JCEC) on March 12th at the Asthalakshmi Temple. Despite the intermittent drizzle, the festive atmosphere was not dampened, and the event was held outdoors.

The Melana is a traditional gathering where devotees carry the palanquins of Radha-Krishna and Madan Mohan on their shoulders. JCEC volunteers created the palanquins, decorating them with the unique pattachitra style of art, which was a topic of much discussion among the guests and devotees.

The devotees performed a parikrana of the venue while singing the name of the Lord and the whole area was filled with the sounds of bhajans and vedic mantras. This was followed by a sankirtan performance by the ISKCON group, further elevating the religious atmosphere. During the Holi celebrations, the grounds were filled with

plumes of color, and many dignitaries were present, including Fremont City Mayor Lily Mei and Councilmember Desrie Campbell.

The Mayor and Councilmember handed official city proclamations to JCEC in recognition of their work and contributions to the community.

JCEC not only serves as a cultural center but also acts as a support system for philanthropic and charitable activities, both locally and beyond. They facilitate fundraising events and receive sponsorships from devotees, as well as providing hot lunches to the neighborhood.

In conclusion, the Dola Purnima Melana and Holi festival organized by the Jagannath Cultural and Educational Center was a huge success, and the City of Fremont, Mayor Lily Mei, and Councilmember Desrie Campbell recognized JCEC President Manas Lenka for their contributions to the community.

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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Endorses Dr. Madhu Uppal For Naperville City Council Election On April 4th

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Dr. Madhu Uppal, a candidate for Naperville City Council in the upcoming election, has received an endorsement from Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. Calling her a community leader and a person whose heart is in the right place for doing community service, Congressman Krishnamoorthi said, “I can’t wait to see her in this elected office, and I hope that you’d vote for her.”

“I am proud and humbled to receive this endorsement from Honorable Krishnamoorthi,” Madhu acknowledged.

“I have been a supporter of the congressman from the time of his first campaign. We are so proud of his service to our country and for being a highly valued member of the US Congress.

He has been a friend who has made time to join events hosted by the various organizations I have worked with. Congressman Krishnamoorthi kindly served as the Chief Guest at the Arya Samaj Mahasammelan of 2019. He has graced many events of the United Punjabis of America. He knows the work I have been doing in the community. So, today, I am proud to

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The USA has jumped into the fray of an ever-increasing list of franchise cricket events and nations. While joining the list of other countries hosting franchise cricket, MLC is the latest addition to the list, and it is the first professional cricket league in the USA.

accept his endorsement as a testament to our longtime friendship,” Madhu said. Madhu Uppal has been a resident of Naperville for more than 30 years and is highly respected in the community. A former middle school science teacher in Naperville School District 203 and a former trustee and president of the Naperville Library Board, Madhu has excellent knowledge of and connections with the civic and social fabric of the city, which is recognized as one of the best cities in the country to live, work, and visit.

“I am so humbled by this recognition and support,” said Madhu, “I entered this race because I know how to serve the community, something I have done for 34 years.

I know how the city government works since I worked closely with the City Council when I was the Library Board President. And I love this city that three generations of my family have called home.

This endorsement by the Honorable Krishnamoorthi is a recognition that makes me even more determined. It would be an absolute privilege and honor to serve as a Naperville City Councilwoman.”

Stoinis ( San Francisco Unicorns)

Unmukt Chand, the stylish right-handed batter, who will always be remembered for captaining India Under-19 to victory in the 2012 World Cup, upsetting hosts Australia, was picked up by Los Angeles Knight Riders. Speaking with hiINDiA exclusively, Chand mentioned, “I am obviously very pleased to play for the Los Angeles Knight Riders, which is a great franchisee. The way the draft went was great. It makes the Knight Riders a strong side. I am looking forward to this tournament. It is a great start to Major League Cricket.”

At a historical event in Houston, Quinton de Kock, Mitchell Marsh, Anrich Nortje, Wanindu Hasaranga, Aaron Finch, Marcus Stoinis, Liam Plunkett, and Corey Anderson were some of the impressive names of international cricketer announced at the draft held on March 19, 2023, in Texas.

Major League Cricket ( MLC ) had an eventful night in Texas as several top-notch players found a team they would play for in the upcoming MLC this summer. At an imposing venue in Houston at the iconic Space Center, Justin Geale, the Tournament Director, read out names one after another as the drafted players came onto the podium to receive their team caps.

Major League Cricket made big waves with the new draft and international signings. Harmeet Singh officially became the first player to be drafted in this inaugural edition of MLC. However, Harmeet Singh’s experience of playing in the Indian Premier League and leading the Seattle Thunderbolts to a championship was not overlooked as

he became a valuable team member of the Seattle Orcas.

Each of the six teams made nine picks, with some teams announcing major international signings during the two-hour event. Finally, a parade of well-deserving players found out which team they would represent.

It was impressive to witness each of the six MLC franchises ( Seattle Orcas, Washington Freedom, MI New York, San Francisco Unicorns, Los Angeles Knight Riders and Texas Super Kings) putting in their calculated and collective intellect to put together their favorites. . It was also great to see some teams announcing major international signings, bringing even more talent and diversity to the league. In this process, MLC is taking significant steps towards establishing itself as a potentially major player in world cricket. Unquestionably, a plethora of franchise cricket has spread throughout cricket-playing nations worldwide.

The USA has jumped into the fray of an ever-increasing list of franchise cricket events and nations. While joining the list of other countries hosting franchise

cricket, MLC is the latest addition to the list, and it is the first professional cricket league in the USA. The MLC is part of the efforts to promote and grow the sport in a country where cricket is primarily common knowledge to the ex-pats.

Slated to start on July 13, the 2023 MLC matches will be held at one venue. Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas will be hosting the Twenty20 format. The regular season consists of five games, with each team playing each other once, followed by a play-off round culminating in the finals on July 30. Teams will announce more big-name international signings as they become official. In addition, each squad can pick another domestic player in early July based on Minor League Cricket season performances. Announcements of international stars during the evening also included Quinton de Kock ( Seattle Orcas), Mitchell Marsh ( Seattle Orcas), Anrich Nortje ( Washington Freedom), Wanindu Hasaranga ( Washington Freedom subject to clearance from Sri Lanka cricket authorities), Aaron Finch ( San Francisco Unicorns), Marcus

Major League Cricket is the first professional Twenty20 cricket championship in the United States, launching in 2023. Exclusively sanctioned by USA Cricket, Major League Cricket will feature top players from around the globe while also providing an opportunity for domestic cricketers to showcase their talents to a global audience, bringing world-class T20 cricket to America for the first time. Notable picks from the MLC 2023 domestic player draft:

Harmeet Singh ( Seattle Orcas)

Shehan Jayasuriya ( Seattle Orcas)

Aaron Jones ( Seattle Orcas)

Andries Gous ( Washington Freedom)

Obus Pienaar ( Washington Freedoom)

Saurabh Netravalkar (Washington Freedom)

Steven Taylor ( MI New York)

Monank Patel ( MI New York)

Hammad Azam ( MI New York)

Corey Anderson ( San Francisco Unicorns)

Liam Plunkett ( San Francisco Unicorns)

Ali Khan (Los Angeles Knight Riders)

Unmukt Chand (Los Angeles Knight Riders)

Jaskaran Malhotra ( Los Angeles Knight Riders)

Rusty Theron ( Texas Super Kings)

Calvin Savage ( Texas Super Kings)

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Satya Nadella forms Seattle’s New Professional Cricket League

Cricket looks to get big in America.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has formed Seattle’s new professional cricket team in partnership with Delhi Capitals’ co-owner GMR Group. The team will compete in Major League Cricket (MLC), a new T20 franchise league in the USA. The team unveiled its logo and team name and there are plans that some of the world’s top players will be seen as a part of the sporting event. The Seattle Orcas’ lead investor group includes Nadella, Soma Somasegar (Managing Director of Madrona Ventures), Samir Bodas (Co-founder and CEO, Icertis), Ashok Krishnamurthi (Managing Partner, GreatPoint Ventures) and Sanjay Parthasarathy (former senior executive at Microsoft and Avalara).

Mindy Kaling to be awarded 2021 National Humanities Medal by President Joe Biden

New Delhi: Amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a high-level meeting on Wednesday to review the situation and public health preparedness, officials said. India has recorded 1,134 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 7,026, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death toll climbed to 5,30,813 with five deaths. One death each has been reported by Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat and Maharashtra while one fatality was reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The daily positivity was recorded at 1.09 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 0.98 per cent.

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more airports and eventually become a leading airport operator in the world. Adani Airports is investing in physical and digital segments, and is committed to building the capacity, he added.

India reports 1,134 fresh Covid cases, 5 deaths

Zofeen Maqsood President Joe Biden will present the 2021 National Humanities Medals, in conjunction with the National Medals of Arts. Indian origin actor, producer and writer Mindy Kaling will be awarded the 2021 National Humanities Medal among others.

The National Medal of Arts is the highest award given to artists, arts patrons, and groups by the US government and honors exemplary individuals and organizations that have advanced the arts in America and offered inspiration to others through their distinguished achievement, support, or patronage.

Adani Airports chief Arun Bansal on Wednesday said the cost of operating airports has to come down by 30-50 per cent in the coming years as he highlighted the growth potential of the Indian aviation market. Currently, the company is operating seven airports and is building another one. Bullish on the Indian market, Bansal said it would like to operate

Indian aviation had been taken for granted for the last 20-30 years and the cost of operating airports should come down by 30-50 per cent in the coming years, he noted.

Adani Airports is bullish on the country’s aviation market and wants to “do more airports”, Bansal said, adding that under the first phase, Navi Mumbai airport will start operations by December 2024. The passenger handling capacity will be 20 million in the first phase of Navi Mumbai airport.

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) India

on Wednesday recorded 1,134 new Covid cases, a significant surge from the previous day’s 699 infections, according to the Union health ministry data.

Currently, the active caseload stands at 7,026 which is 0.01 per cent of total cases. In the same time span, the country has also reported five Covid deaths one each from Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat and Maharashtra and one reconciled by Kerala. The total Covid deaths in the country so far stands at 5,30,813.

As per the data, the recovery of 662 patients in one day took the cumulative tally to 4,41,60,279. Consequently, the recovery rate stands at 98.79 per cent. Meanwhile, the Daily Positivity rate has been reported to be 1.09 per cent, while the Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently also stands at 0.98 per cent.

Bilkis: SC nod for special bench

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to constitute a special bench to hear a plea by Bilkis Bano, who was gang-raped during the 2002 Gujarat riots, against the remission of sentence of 11 convicts in the case.

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala assured Bano, represented through her lawyer Shobha Gupta, that the new bench will be formed.

India’s Tit-For-Tat? Barricades Outside UK High Commission In Delhi Removed

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New Delhi: Barricades outside the UK High Commission in Delhi were removed by police today, days after a Khalistani protest at Indian High Commission in London. Delhi Police officials said that the security outside the UK High Commission remains intact.

“The security arrangements outside the British High Commission here are intact. However, barricades placed on the pathway towards the Commission that created hurdles for commutation have been removed,” a senior police officer told PTI. Protesters in London had pulled down the Indian Tricolour outside the building to protest the crackdown against Amritpal Singh. Visuals of a Khalistani supporter pulling down the national flag had infuriated the nation and triggered strong reactions on social media.

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“Collective Failure...”: Rohit Sharma’s Strong

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Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 to begin on Oct 5, final in Ahmedabad on Nov 19: Report

Poor application and their failure to build substantial partnerships was the reason for India’s downfall while chasing a target of 270, which wasn’t much according to skipper Rohit Sharma. India lost a bilateral ODI series at home after four years and it was Australia under Aaron Finch that had beaten Virat Kohli’s side back in 2019. “I don’t think it was too many runs (269). The wicket was a little challenging towards the second half. I don’t think we batted well. Partnerships are crucial, and we failed to do that today,” Sharma said at the end of the match.

In fact, what he found disappointing was that the Indian players have come up the ranks playing on these slow turners. “The mode of dismissals... you are born and brought up on these wickets. Sometimes you need to apply yourself, and give yourself a chance. It was important for one batter to carry on and take the game deep. But all of us were trying our best; it just didn’t happen.”However Rohit feels that the nine home ODIs since January has ensured plenty of positives for the ‘Men in Blue’ ahead of this year’s World Cup.

The ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 is likely to start on October 5 and the final to be held at the world’s largest cricket stadium -- Narendra Modi Stadium -- in Ahmedabad on November 19.

New Delhi: (IANS) The ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 is likely to start on October 5 and the final to be held at the world’s largest cricket stadium -- Narendra Modi Stadium -- in Ahmedabad on November 19. Apart from Ahmedabad, BCCI has shortlisted at least more than 10 venues for the mega event. The other venues include Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore, Rajkot and Mumbai.

The World Cup featuring 10 teams, will have 48 matches including three knockouts across the 46-day period, an ESPNcricinfo report said.

Besides the final, the BCCI has not finalised the specified venues for any games as yet, or the two or three cities where teams will play the warmups. The complications posed by the monsoon season receding at different points in different parts of India has caused the delay.

Notably, the ICC announces World Cup schedules at least a year in

Suryakumar Yadav in ODIs is a non-negotiable: Dinesh Karthik

In both the ODIs between India and Australia, Suryakumar was trapped lbw by inswingers from left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc on the very first ball he faced in Mumbai and Visakhapatnam.

“He would have gotten out on those two deliveries even in T20Is. It is not that because it is ODIs, he is getting out. You have to understand that this is high-quality bowling irrespective of the format.”

“He played the two ODIs now and prior to that he didn’t play consistently. Shreyas Iyer was the preferred number four and rightfully so and Surya was the backup option. Where we need to be with Surya is to always remind ourselves of the talent he is,” Karthik was quoted.

advance, but this time the world governing body has also been waiting for the BCCI to get the necessary clearances from the Indian government. The report further said that getting a tax exemption for the tournament, and visa clearance for the Pakistan team, which has not played in India except at ICC events since early 2013, are the major issues.

It has been learnt that the BCCI at the ICC’s quarterly meetings in Dubai last weekend have assured the global body that visas for the Pakistan contingent will be cleared by the Indian government. As for the tax exemption issue, the BCCI is expected to update the ICC soon on the exact position of the Indian government.

The tax exemption has been part of the host’s agreement the BCCI signed with the ICC in 2014, when three men’s events were awarded to India: the 2016 T20 World Cup, the 2018 Champions Trophy (later changed to 2021 T20 World Cup, which was moved to the UAE and Oman due to the pandemic) and the 2023 ODI World Cup. As per the agreement, the BCCI was

“obligated” to help the ICC (and all its commercial partners involved in the tournament) secure tax waivers.

Last year, the ICC was informed by the Indian tax authorities that it would be charged a 20 per cent tax order (excluding surcharges) for its broadcast revenue from the 2023 World Cup.

The BCCI in a note distributed to its members -- state associations -pointed out that any tax “incurred” by ICC would be “adjusted” against the Indian board’s revenues from ICC’s central revenue pool.

In the note, the BCCI listed the ICC’s estimated broadcasting income from the 2023 World Cup at USD 533.29 million. It said the “financial impact” it would suffer for a 10.92% tax order on that would be around UDS 58.23 million (the BCCI’s note listed the figure as USD 52.23 million, which appears to be an error given the percentages listed). That would more than double to roughly USD 116.47 million if the tax component were to be 21.84%, as desired by the Indian tax authorities.

Neeraj Chopra to train in Turkey for 61 days under TOPS funding

The TOPS funding will cover Neeraj, his coach Klaus Bartonietz and his Physiotherapist’s Airfare, Boarding & Lodging, Medical Insurance, and Local Transportation costs among others.

trained at Gloria Sports Arena last year as well, will head to Turkey on April 1 and will remain there till May 31.

New Delhi: (IANS) Veteran India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes Suryakumar Yadav playing in the ODIs is a “non-negotiable” while adding that he would like to see the right-handed batter being tried as a number six batter.

“What I would like to see is if they can fit in Surya at a different place to get the best out of him. I personally feel Hardik Pandya enjoys batting really well and up top. So, is there a possibility of sending him at four and Surya at six? It is so because when you give him 15-18 overs, the way he is able to turn the game on its head is very, very good.”

New Delhi: (IANS) Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra will train at Gloria Sports Arena, Turkey after the Sports Ministry’s (MYAS) Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) approved his proposal for training for a period of 61 days in the Middle East country. Neeraj, who under Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) funding had

The TOPS funding will cover Neeraj, his coach Klaus Bartonietz and his Physiotherapist’s Airfare, Boarding & Lodging, Medical Insurance, and Local Transportation costs among others, a media release said on Monday. Apart from Neeraj, the MOC members during their meeting on March 16 also approved financial assistance towards procurement of golf set equipment & hiring of a personal coach, fitness & nutrition trainer for Deaf Olympics gold medalist Diksha Dagar. They also approved financial assistance for badminton players Priyanshu Rajawat .

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Dalit American Activist Thenmozhi Soundararajan Discusses Caste And Its Implications In Her Book

When was the last time you felt embodied? Truly present in your body unafraid, unjudged, and free? Maybe a first kiss, the electricity of dancing at a club, a professional win. When did you last feel deeply connected to all beings and to life? Freedom like this is precious. It moves you in the places you feel stuck, and reminds us that love is such a powerful antidote to the years of judgment and dehumanization we all endure under

economic deprivation of caste but very few that give us permission to uncover the grief, trauma, and dispossession that has taken hold of our bodies in caste-ridden societies that determine our self-worth, who we can love, and who we can worship. I write about this pain through the lens of the caste soul wound, a wound that binds the caste privileged and the caste oppressed. Because it is taboo to talk about the pain of caste, and has trained our nervous systems to accept inequity and relinquish consent in all of the domains of our lives.

But what if we could heal ourselves from the wound of caste? Could choice be returned to us, and might we embrace pleasure instead of recoil from judgment. Imagining the annihilation of caste is not just about freeing oppressed people, righting the wrongs of the past, and making amends through reparations. It is also about healing.

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Ganesha says that the people of Aries will get good news related to career business, exam competition, etc. by the end of this week. If you were looking for a job for a long time, then your wish can be fulfilled this week. At the beginning of the week, there will be an opportunity to participate in religious and social programs.

Taurus

Ganesha says that at the beginning of the week for the people of the Taurus zodiac, enthusiasm and enthusiasm will remain within you regarding your work and business, etc. During this time you will be able to achieve desired success in your field of work. During this, you will get an opportunity to participate in any festival, etc.

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Such freedom eludes many of us who live in societies dominated by caste. The legacy of caste forces us to carry stories of deprivation, diminishment, and fear. Having been robbed of choice and consent, we forget that we are deserving of power. We are deserving of glory and joy. We are deserving of life. All this is why I wrote the Trauma of Caste. We have so many powerful books that speak to political and

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Many dominant caste people view their small acts of allyship as patronage, thinking themselves above or apart from the ongoing violence of caste. Yet caste supremacy lives deep in their bodies. So much work remains to be done to build resilience within the bodies of the privileged castes so that their fragility does not prevent the progress of human and civil rights for all peoples. Meanwhile the bodies, minds, and spirits of the casteoppressed buckle under the burden of systems that dehumanize them. There is such suffering.

Ganesha says at the beginning of the week for the people of Gemini, you should avoid any kind of negligence in your workplace. At the same time be careful with your opponents, as they may try to disrupt your plans. In the middle of the week, some domestic problem can cause your stress, in solving which an influential person can play a big role.

Cancer

Ganesha says that the people of the Cancer zodiac should rely on their own strength and capability instead of relying on others this week. At the beginning of the week, the mind will be a little upset due to not getting the help of colleagues or dear ones on time.

Leo

Ganesha says that this week has brought auspiciousness and good fortune for the Leo zodiac sign, but don’t try to lose consciousness by getting excited, otherwise your work may get spoiled. Take care of decorum even while joking with close friends and dear ones and do not insult anyone even by mistake, otherwise, there may be a rift in the relationship made.

Virgo

Ganesha says that the people of Virgo will need to manage their time and energy this week. At the

beginning of the week, you may have an extra work burden. Along with this, domestic problems can also trouble you.

Libra

Ganesha says the people of the Libra zodiac will get full support of good luck at the beginning of the week. During this, enthusiasm and confidence will remain within you, with the help of which you will be able to complete your work properly and on time.

Scorpio

Ganesha says that the people of the Scorpio zodiac will have a lot of need to control their speech and behavior this week. Bear in mind that you are the only one who can make things or break them. In such a situation, avoid getting angry and take any decision very carefully.

Sagittarius

Ganesha says this week has brought a lot of auspiciousness and good luck for the people of Sagittarius. This week, the mind will be happy if the planned work is completed on time. Good news will be received in the job and business.

Capricorn

Ganesha says that this week the natives of Capricorn will have to take full care not to do any work in haste. In such a situation, this week, avoid taking any decision related to your career or business in haste or by getting carried away by emotions, otherwise, your work may also get spoiled.

Aquarius

Ganesha says that the beginning of the week when additional sources of income will be created for the people of Aquarius, more money can be spent on the purchase of things related to material comforts. At the beginning of the week itself, long or short-distance travel is possible in connection with the work.

Pisces

Ganesha says that this week is auspicious and lucky for the people of Pisces. At the beginning of the week, you will be seen getting the full support of luck. During this time harmony will be established with your higher officials and you will be able to get a transfer or promotion at your desired place

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For two years, Steph Gaudreau gave up her daily cup of coffee. She switched to large mugs of herbal tea — not because caffeine was affecting her sleep or making her anxious, but to gain an edge in cross-country mountain bike racing.

Hoping to enhance the effect of caffeine as a performance aid, Gaudreau, who lives in San Diego, US, drank a cup of coffee on race day as she warmed up.

Once that pre-race caffeine boost hit, Gaudreau, now a nutritional therapy practitioner and strength coach, said she felt a sense of euphoria, which helped her feel focussed and mentally prepared for her race. The strategy paid off. In 2010, she took first place in a regional amateur cycling race called the Kenda Cup.

How much of a boost?

There’s a good consensus among scientists that caffeine gives an exercising edge, whether it’s running a marathon, lifting weights or playing soccer, said Nanci Guest, a dietitian, coach and researcher at the University of Toronto in Canada. Guest led a comprehensive review in 2021 of studies on caffeine and exercise. Whether consumed via coffee, a workout supplement or an energy drink, caffeine tends to improve performance by an average of 2 per cent to 5 per cent, said Brad Schoenfeld, a professor of exercise science at the Lehman College in the New York City borough of the Bronx, US, and director of the school’s human performance and fitness programme. Although caffeine moderately improves anaerobic activities (intense, shorter workouts), such as weightlifting, sprinting and high-intensity interval training, it appears to show the most benefit with aerobic efforts (lessintense, longer exercises), such as swimming, cycling and jogging. For instance, a 2020 analysis of multiple studies about the effect of caffeine on rowing performance found that competitive rowers actually improved their time on a 2,000-metre row by about four seconds when using caffeine.

Side-effects

“It takes a lot of work to drop your 2,000-metre row, if you’ve been training for a couple of years,” said Mike Nelson, an associate professor at the Carrick Institute for Clinical Neuroscience in Atlanta in the US.

“But if you said, ‘Hey, just take this supplement and we can decrease your time instantly by four seconds,’ I’m going to take the supplement.” This response to caffeine varies from person to person, depending on factors such as genetics, sex, hormonal activity and even diet.

“There’s fast metabolisers of caffeine and slow metabolisers of caffeine,” Nelson said.

How does it work?

Caffeine’s influence on our nervous system starts with adenosine, a neurotransmitter that binds to specific receptors and makes us feel drowsy. Caffeine binds to those same receptors, blocking the adenosine from working.

“When caffeine blocks that receptor, the result is a stimulating effect,” Guest said. This, in turn, releases other hormones such as dopamine and epinephrine, which are related to mood, focus and alertness. Some studies have shown that caffeine also helps our muscles produce more force. Our body needs calcium to initiate muscle contractions, and caffeine helps mobilise calcium ions so they have a greater interaction with the filaments that induce muscle fibre contractions. “Caffeine enhances the ability of muscles to contract at a greater rate and thus would conceivably create greater power,” Schoenfeld said.

Impact on performance

One study found that caffeine intake improved the 5K times of well-trained runners by 11 seconds and recreational runners by 12 seconds.

For instance, an 8-ounce cup of coffee has about 100 milligrams of caffeine, although this can vary depending on the type of coffee and the method of brewing. So, two cups of coffee for a 150-pound person comes out to 1.3 milligrams per pound.

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Although caffeine can help your exercise performance, it does have some adverse effects. “If your performance involves fine motor skills, anecdotally, those people tend to do worse,” Nelson said. If you drink coffee late in the day to help your evening workout, you may be disrupting your sleep.

“People underestimate the value of sleep,” Guest said. Whatever performance gains that caffeine is giving you could be nullified if you are experiencing chronic sleep deprivation. Caffeine also has other side-effects for some people, including nervousness, anxiety and increased blood pressure.

If caffeine does worsen your sleep, Guest recommended taking it about 8-12 hours before bedtime, depending on how quickly your body metabolises the chemical.

For people who aren’t competitive athletes, the benefit of caffeine might be more about going to the gym than performing well there. After all, if your morning cup of coffee is what gets you out of bed, that might be all the performance enhancement you need.

Used correctly, caffeine can help you lift more, run faster and cycle farther

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How Fake Indian Godman Nithyananda Conned the City of Newark

Court Slams Punjab Over Amritpal Singh

“What Were 80,000 Cops Doing?”

Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court today slammed Punjab police and asked them to submit a status report in their operation against Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh.

“You have 80,000 cops. What were they doing. How did Amritpal Singh escape?,” the High Court asked Punjab government. The court remarked that this is an intelligence failure of the state’s police.

The court’s remarks come amid the Punjab Police action against the Khalistan leader and members of his outfit ‘Waris Punjab De’.

The Punjab police told the court that they launched a major crackdown against Amritpal Singh on Saturday, and have managed to arrest 120 of his supporters.

The elusive preacher, however, gave the police a slip and escaped their dragnet when his cavalcade was intercepted in Jalandhar district. Amritpal Singh, who the government describes as a Khalistani-Pakistan agent, was last

It’s the story we often see in Bollywood films. A fake godman duping people and the system around them. Only, this time it happened in real life. The city of Newark in New Jersey recently admitted that it got scammed by a fake Indian godman. Swami Nithyananada who is absconding from India on rape charges since 2019, almost got the city of Newark to believe in his imaginary Hindu nation of Kailasa.

In January, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka invited the nation of ‘Kailasa’ for a cultural trade agreement to Newark’s City Hall. CBS2 reported that the city only found out it was a fake city after the official ceremony.

The mayor’s office told CBS2, the ceremony was groundless and void and Newark City Hall insists that no money was exchanged in this deal to become sister cities. In a statement, City Hall said, “Although this was a regrettable incident, the city of Newark remains committed to partnering with people from diverse cultures in order to enrich each other with connectivity, support, and mutual respect.” Press Secretary in the Department of Communications, City of Newark, Susan Garofalo told PTI in an email that as soon as “we learned about the circumstances surrounding Kailasa, the City of Newark immediately took action and rescinded the sister city agreement.” Con godman Nithyananda announced the formation of Kailasa after he absconded from India in 2019 facing charges of rape and child abduction. He claimed to have bought an island off the coast of Ecuador

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seen speeding away on a motorcycle on Saturday evening in Jalandhar. Singh has been active in Punjab for the past few years and is often seen escorted by armed supporters. He claims to be a follower of the Khalistani separatist and terrorist Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and is known as “Bhindranwale 2.0” among his supporters.

Indian-American community leader Neil Makhija just announced that he will be running for Commissioner of Montgomery County in Pennsylvania. Montgomery County is the third largest county in Pennsylvania with over 865,000 people. Makhija is the election law professor at the University of Pennsylvania. If elected, Makhija would be the first South Asian member to serve for the position. As Commissioner of Montgomery County, Makhija noted, “I would oversee a $500M+ budget and county government of 3,000 employees. Most importantly, I would administer the Board of Elections in one of the most critical counties nationwide in 2024.”

“Unacceptable”: US Condemns Attack On Indian Consulate In San Francisco

Washington: The United States on Monday strongly condemned the attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco by a group of separatist Sikhs, terming it absolutely unacceptable.

Raising pro-Khalistan slogans, the protesters on Sunday broke open the makeshift security barriers raised by the city police and installed two so-called Khalistani flags inside the Consulate premises.

Two consulate personnel soon removed these flags.

Soon thereafter, a group of angry protesters entered the consulate premises and started hitting the door and windows with iron rods.

Raising pro-Khalistan slogans, the protesters on Sunday broke open the makeshift security barriers raised by the city police and installed two so-called Khalistani flags inside the Consulate premises.

1 Killed, 1 Injured In Texas School Shooting; Suspect Arrested: Cops

apparent gunshot wound; he was taken to a hospital but later died of his injuries, Arlington police said.

“That vandalism, it’s just absolutely unacceptable,” John Kirby, National Security Council Coordinator for strategic communications at the White House told reporters at a daily news conference, strongly condemning the incident.

“The State Department’s diplomatic security service is working with local authorities. I can’t speak for the San Francisco police, but I can say that the diplomatic security service is working with local authorities to properly investigate and obviously, the State Department is going to be working from an infrastructure perspective to repair the damage, but it’s unacceptable,” Kirby said in response to a question.

Mehul Choksi Removed From Interpol’s Database Of ‘Red Notices’

Texas: One student died and another was injured on Monday in a shooting outside a high school in Arlington, Texas, police said, CNN reported. As per Arlington police, they responded to Lamar High School just before 7 am, after reports of a shooting just outside the school building. Officers found a male student with an

The police said a female student was grazed by gunfire. Police spokesperson Tim Ciesco said: “The school day begins at 7:35 am, so not all students had arrived by the time the shooting happened. The suspected shooter was taken into custody, police said. “Because the suspect is a juvenile, the department is unable to release his name. He has been charged with one count of Capital Murder and is currently being held at the Tarrant County Juvenile Detention Center. Additional charges are pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation,” police said in a news release on Monday afternoon, CNN reported.

New Delhi: The name of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi wanted in a ₹ 13,000-crore scam in the Punjab National Bank is understood to have been removed from the Interpol database of Red Notices on the basis of his plea to the Lyonheadquartered agency, people in the know of the development said. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) remained tight-lipped on the development. The Red Notice is highest form of alert issued by the 195-member country-strong Interpol to law enforcement agencies worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender, or similar legal action.

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A group of pro-Khalistani supporters attacked the Indian Consulate in US’ San Francisco on Monday.

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Nithyananda was born A. Rajasekaran, in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu to father Arunachalam and mother Lokanayaki.

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