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US border crisis: El Paso braces for worst as Title 42 deadline looms

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A record number of migrants - more than 10,000 - were recently apprehended at the US-Mexico border in a 24-hour period, fuelling fears over what comes next when a controversial immigration policy expires at 23:59 ET on Thursday (03:59 GMT on Friday).

Nowhere are the realities of what some have termed a border "crisis" more evident than in the Texas city of El Paso. Here, migrants - many of them confused about the impending rule changes - have been left sleeping rough in makeshift campsites on city streets over the last several days.

Several thousand were camped out earlier this week around a single church in the city centre.

"We've never seen this before," Mayor Oscar Leeser said at a border security expo just streets away from the campsite on Wednesday. "Something has to change. As a community, we can't do this forever."

The worst, officials say, may be yet to come.

US President Joe Biden earlier this week acknowledged that the border would

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be "chaotic for a while" despite the best efforts of authorities.

First implemented in 2020, Title 42 allows US authorities to swiftly expel would-be migrants attempting to cross the border from Mexico - including those seeking humanitarian asylum - using the Covid-19 pandemic as justification.

But with the policy due to expire a minute before midnight on 11 May, officials fear border authorities may be

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overwhelmed by an influx of migrants even as record numbers in recent years have already strained resources and left border towns scrambling for solutions. Mr Leeser warned that across from El Paso alone, an estimated 10,000 migrants were "lined up at the border, waiting to come in".

Joe Sanchez, the regional director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, compared the situation to a stampede at a football game - only many times larger.

US hit by $7 billion weather disasters so far this year

storm and a flooding event, exceeded $19 billion and resulted in 97 direct and indirect fatalities, Xinhua news agency quoted the nation's premier meteorological agency as saying in its report.

Santos claims government case is 'inaccurate'

Scandal-plagued Republican congressman George Santos has pleaded not guilty to more than a dozen federal charges, including fraud and money laundering. The 34-year-old is accused of misusing funds, lying to Congress about his income and illegally receiving unemployment benefits. Outside the New York court, he called the investigation a "witch hunt". Since he first took office in January it has emerged that much of his biography was fabricated.

Neera Tanden excited about new role as White House domestic policy advisor

The first non-prescription birth control pill in the US is on the way to approval, after a thumbs-up from an advisory committee of drug regulators. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel's unanimous vote is not binding, but means the agency is likely to formally approve the drug this summer. Opill has been available, but only by prescription, for the past 50 years.

Washington: (IANS) The US has been hit by seven separate climate disasters, each with losses exceeding $1 billion, through the end of April, according to the latest climate report released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The total cost of these events, including five severe weather events, one winter

"The number of billion dollar disasters so far in 2023 is significant," the NOAA noted in a statement, adding that only 2017 and 2020 had more during this timeframe, with eight separate disasters recorded in the January-April period. Last year, the US was struck by $18 billion weather and climate disasters totalling more than $165 billion in damage.

The country has sustained 355 weather and climate disasters since 1980 where overall damages exceeded $1 billion, with the total cost of these events exceeding $2.540 trillion.

Donald Trump sexually abused magazine writer and defamed her, jury finds

Donald Trump sexually abused the magazine writer E Jean Carroll and defamed her, a jury decided on Tuesday night, ordering the former US President to pay her $5 million in damages.

However, the civil jury in New York rejected the writer’s claim that Trump raped her. It was another legal setback for the former US President as he seeks the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

Responding to the verdict on his Truth Social app, Trump said: “I have absolutely no idea who this woman is.” He said the jury’s ruling was a “disgrace” and called it “the greatest witch hunt of all time”.

Trump later added: “VERY UNFAIR TRIAL!” Carroll, 79, bowed her head and nodded when the decision was read while holding hands with her lawyer. She did not speak as she left the court but smiled broadly, later saying in a statement: “I filed this lawsuit against Donald Trump to clear my name and to get my life back. “Today, the world finally knows the truth. This victory is not just for me but for every woman who has suffered because she was not believed.”

Indian-American public policy expert Neera Tanden, who would soon succeed Susan Rice as the White House domestic policy advisor, has said that she is "excited" about her new role in the administration. Tanden, 52, is the first AsianAmerican to have been named to hold this powerful position in the White House. She is currently the senior advisor and staff secretary to President Joe Biden.

"I am so excited for my new role at the White House, and I am thrilled to be part of an administration that has so many AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders) leaders, so many AANHPI women leaders, … so many leaders who represent the great diversity of our community,” Tanden said in her address to the AANHPI Women's Celebration organised by the AAPI Victory Fund on Wednesday. Twenty-five years later under the Biden Administration, there is hardly any branch of the government where there are no AANHPI at eminent positions, she said.

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Zelensky says Ukraine needs more time for counter-offensive

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his country needs more time to launch a much-anticipated counter-offensive against Russian forces, as its military awaits the delivery of promised military aid.

The expected attack could be decisive in the war, redrawing frontlines that, for months, have remained unchanged. It will also be a crucial test for Ukraine, eager to prove that the weapons and equipment it has received from the West

China expels Canadian diplomat in tit-for-tat move

China has expelled Canada's consul in Shanghai in retaliation for Ottawa sending home a Chinese diplomat accused of trying to intimidate a Canadian MP.

On Monday, Canada declared China's diplomat Zhao Wei "persona non grata" and ordered her to leave the country.

In response, China on Tuesday ordered the removal of Jennifer Lynn Lalonde, Canada's diplomat in its Shanghai Consulate. "China reserves the right to further react," Beijing said in a statement. Both diplomats have five days to exit the countries. The censures mark a significant deterioration in relations between Ottawa and Beijing following reports of alleged Chinese political interference in Canada.

Israeli strike kills top Gaza rocket commander amid ongoing fighting

can result in significant battlefield gains.

Speaking at his headquarters in Kyiv, President Zelensky described combat

Interest rates expected to rise for 12th time in a row

brigades, some of which were trained by Nato countries, as being "ready" but said the army still needed "some things", including armoured vehicles that were "arriving in batches".

"With [what we already have] we can go forward, and, I think, be successful," he said in an interview for public service broadcasters who are members of Eurovision News, like the BBC. "But we'd lose a lot of people. I think that's unacceptable. So we need to wait. We still need a bit more time."

Jimmy Lai: Son of jailed Hong Kong tycoon condemns UK 'hypocrisy'

a UK citizen - and continues to trade with China.

Last year Jimmy Lai was jailed almost six years for fraud. He also faces national security charges.

The Bank of England is widely expected to raise interest rates for a 12th consecutive time on Thursday as it tries to stop prices rising so quickly The Bank rate is forecast to go up from 4.25% to 4.5% following a meeting of the Monetary Policy Committe

The central bank has been increasing interest rates since December 2021 to try to control inflation, which currently stands above 10%.

The decision would push up costs for borrowers but could benefit savers.

Israel's military has killed the head of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) rocket launching force in a pre-dawn air strike on an apartment in Gaza. Two other people, who the military said were also militants, died in the attack in the southern city of Khan Younis.

Sirens later sounded in southern Israel as about 10 mortars were fired from Gaza. No injuries were reported.

On Wednesday, militants fired 507 rockets and mortars at Israel and the Israel struck 158 PIJ targets in Gaza.

The British son of a jailed Hong Kong media tycoon has denounced the "hypocrisy" of the UK government.

Sebastien Lai said Britain had failed to sufficiently condemn the ongoing crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong. He pointed out that it had not called for the release of his father Jimmy - also

The 75-year old tycoon, who founded the pro-democracy Apple Daily paper, is among the most prominent of the so-called Hong Kong 47 prodemocracy activists currently on trial for subversion. He may spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted. On Wednesday, the Hong Kong government passed laws preventing foreign lawyers from defending clients in national security cases, after Jimmy Lai had hired prominent King's Counsel Tim Owen.

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Pakistan police arrest former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi

Pakistan's former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, a close aide of ousted prime minister Imran Khan, was arrested by police on Thursday, amid worsening political turmoil that has left at least eight people dead and led to the deployment of the army in the country's capital and three provinces.

A video shared by Qureshi's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on Twitter shows plain-clothed men taking him away, with him waving at party workers before departing from the location where he was detained.

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TransPennine Express will be nationalised after customer complaints of poor service and cancelled trains.

The government will now run the service which covers Manchester and Liverpool in the North of England and runs to Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland. Passengers will see no change to the service but the overall aim is to improve its performance.

Around one in six of TransPennine's services were cancelled in March, which was the highest rate in the UK.

The Department for Transport said that TransPennine's contract would not be renewed on 28 May.

It will now be run by an "Operator of Last Resort", which means a business will step in on behalf of the government

to take over the management of the service. Transport Secretary Mark Harper said commuters and firms no longer had to bear "the brunt of continuous cancellations".

TransPennine, which is run by the company FirstGroup, has stood out for the number of trains it has cancelled the night before they are due to run, because of staff shortages. There has been ongoing disruption since early 2022, and in January and February this year, it cancelled a third of its services. The company has said a recovery plan was bringing the numbers down. Mr Harper said taking TransPennine under state control was "not a silver bullet and will not instantaneously fix a number of challenges being faced".

Finland's outgoing Prime Minister Sanna Marin and her husband Markus Raikkonen have filed for divorce.

"We are grateful for the 19 years together and our beloved daughter," Ms Marin said on Instagram on Wednesday.

The couple married in 2020, when Ms Marin was leading the country's pandemic response, and they share a five-year-old daughter. She is due to leave office after her centre-left party lost the general election last month.

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Major Win For Delhi Government In Supreme Court In Tussle vs Centre

Eknath Shinde Keeps His Job, “Moral Victory” For Uddhav Thackeray

New Delhi: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will get to keep his job despite gaining from an illegal decision by the then governor, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday, in a setback for Uddhav Thackeray over last year’s Shiv Sena mutiny.

The Supreme Court said it cannot disqualify Mr Shinde and 15 other MLAs for revolting against then Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in June last year. That power will rest with the speaker until a larger panel of judges rules on it.

It also rejected a request to restore Mr Thackeray’s government because the leader had chosen to resign instead of facing a test of strength in the assembly.

New Delhi: In a huge win for the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in a drawn-out tussle for power with the Centre, the Supreme Court today said the Delhi government must have control over services and that the Lieutenant Governor is bound by its decision.

The Delhi assembly is given powers to legislate to represent the will of the people, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court said in a unanimous verdict. In a democratic form of governance, the real power of administration must rest on the elected arm of government, said the bench, adding that the central government’s power in matters in which both the Centre and states can legislate “is limited to ensure that the governance is not taken over by the Central government”.

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The court, however, strongly censured then Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, for taking decisions that helped Mr Shinde’s faction, saying he had “erred” in concluding that Mr Thackeray had lost the support of the majority of MLAs.

“The governor did not have any objective material and the exercise of discretion of the governor in this case was not in accordance with the law,”

The Supreme Court, however, came down heavily on the then Maharashtra governor for taking decisions that helped Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction.

the court said.

Commenting on the verdict, Mr Thackeray said, “Eknath Shinde won after murdering democracy. He should resign as Chief Minister, as I did.” Sanjay Raut, his top aide, called it a “moral victory”.

President Biden to host Indian PM Modi in White House next Month

press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre while announcing the Indian leader’s official state visit said, “Modi’s visit June 22 “will affirm the deep and close partnership between the United States and India and the warm bonds of family and friendship that link Americans and Indians together.”

Eknath Shinde said, “In democracy, importance is given to the majority. Today’s decision proves that the government that we formed, we did it legally and constitutionally.” His deputy, Devendra Fadnavis of the BJP, said, “You [Uddhav Thackeray] got elected in an alliance with the BJP, and then formed a government with the NCP (Nationalist Congress Party) and Congress. Where did your morals go then? You left ideology for power. Shinde left power and joined us in the opposition for ideology.”

Protesting wrestlers wear black bands as mark of protest, call it a ‘Black Day’

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the White House to meet President Biden this June. White House

The Indian government said, “This historic visit offers a valuable opportunity for India and the US to further deepen a comprehensive and forward-looking global strategic partnership.”

Journey Of Nation Reflected In Journey Of Society: PM Modi

land did not allow their identity to be erased and their faith to be fragmented.

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kaidyan, Jitender Kinha all tied black bands on their forehead while a few supporters sported them on their arms as a mark of protest

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav met Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray at the latter’s private residence in Mumbai on Thursday.

The meeting is being seen as a bid to strengthen the Opposition unity ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Janata Dal (United) supreme leader Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal’s Tejashwi Yadav will also meet Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar in the evening.

Bihar CM Kumar has been meeting Opposition leaders to strengthen the bloc against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Lok Sabha polls due next year.He met his Odisha counterpart Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday in Bhubaneswar.

Bhuj (Kutch): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the journey of any nation is reflected in the journey of its society.

PM Modi made the comments in a video message to a gathering at Nakhatrana, located around 50 km from Bhuj in Gujarat’s Kutch district, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Akhil Bharatiya Kutch Kadva Patidar Samaj. He said atrocities were committed by foreign invaders on India’s society for hundreds of years. But, ancestors of the

“We are seeing the effect of sacrifices of centuries in the present generation of this successful society,” PM Modi said.

“The journey of any nation is reflected in the journey of its society”, he said, underlining the 100-year-old history of the Patidar Samaj and 100 years of the Akhil Bharatiya Kutch Kadva Patidar Samaj. The PM said “sanatan” is not just a word, it is ever-new, ever-changing. It has an inherent desire to better itself from the past and is therefore eternal and immortal.

‘Sanatan Dharma’ (eternal religion) is used by Hindus to refer to Hinduism. PM Modi expressed happiness that the respect and honour for the traditions have only grown year after year and said, “the society built its present, and has laid the foundation of its future.”

The protesting wrestlers and their supporters on Thursday wore black bands and called it a black day as their agitation entered the 18th day.

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kaidyan, Jitender Kinha all tied black bands on their forehead while a few supporters sported them on their arms as a mark of protest.

The wrestlers have been demanding arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who they have accused of sexual exploitation of several women wrestlers including a minor.

The Delhi Police has filed two FIRs, including one under section 10 of POCSO act against the BJP MP, who has denied all the charges.

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Indian students in UK surpass all nations, including China: British High Commissioner

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Sonipat, May 10 (IANS) Indian students in the UK surpass all countries, including China, said Alex Ellis, the British High Commissioner to India, at a Distinguished Public Lecture on India-UK Relations at O.P. Jindal Global University.

"The degree of human connection between our two countries is extraordinary, yet there is potential to take the India-UK relationship to a deeper and profound level," he said.

This was a unique and prestigious occasion when the High Commissioner of the UK visited JGU for the first time and addressed students of international affairs, law and other disciplines, giving them a diplomatic and strategic overview of the relationship between the world's two important democracies.

"India and the UK connect on a human level. We are the fifth and sixth biggest economies in the world, India will grow to be the third in the world by 2030. We are trying to negotiate a free trade agreement and it's quite important that we look at the economic value it gives but also the strategic value. Together, as nations we will try to deal with some of the biggest problems the world faces, especially climate change! We have already demonstrated how well we have cooperated in the research and production of Covishield vaccine during the pandemic. It was funded by research in Britain's second best university and then developed and manufactured in India and that's been a great milestone. But India will be one of the country's most affected by climate change in the

Indian students in the UK surpass all countries, including China, said Alex Ellis, the British High Commissioner to India, at a Distinguished Public Lecture on India-UK Relations at O.P. Jindal Global University.

world and we will face it in our lifetimes."

The High Commissioner then gave an overview of geopolitical strategic imperatives which will influence the India-UK relationship.

"Trade and investment, security in the region and the Indo-Pacific areas will also drive the discussion on cooperation. But it is the human level that is more important. I'd like to get more British people coming to India to understand the reality of India."

He also touched on and the shared history between India and the UK and opined that India was one country where as a diplomat he had to take special care of historical sensitivities but he also looked at contemporary outcomes.

In his wide ranging lecture, the High

3 Indian-origin men jailed in UK for smuggling cannabis worth 1 mn pounds

enforcement agencies cracked in the spring of 2020, according to the Kent Police.

Commissioner also dealt on the subject of geography, culture, language, food, cricket and showing respect for the country you live in.

Professor Dr. C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor, O.P. Jindal Global University welcomed the High Commissioner to JGU and said: "One of the remarkable aspects of the India UK relationship is the extraordinary evolution of the relationship especially when we had to deal with over 200 years of colonial history. It speaks volumes about the extraordinary vision and the sagacity of the people who led the freedom movement that India remained a part of the Commonwealth. Among the post-colonial relationships of the world, the India-UK relationship is one of the

most defining relationships of the last 35 years. Education plays a very significant role as this relationship transcends the usual boundaries of strategy, security, trade, investment and more. We, in universities who are looking at this relationship very differently, strongly believe in the intellectual presence of British universities in the Indian imagination and aspiration for a large number of young Indians to be able to seek high quality education both in India and around the world. One of the aspects of this relationship that requires even greater impetus is the need for having a stronger presence of British students at Indian universities, while the inward mobility of Indian students into UK has been quite significant."

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London: (IANS) Three Indian-origin members of an organised crime group have been jailed for smuggling cannabis worth around 1 million pounds into the UK from Canada, police said.

Kuran Gill, Jag Singh and Govind Bahia, all in their 30s, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to import a 'class B' drug and were sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court, the Kent Police said.

The Border Force officers discovered two pallet-loads of cannabis within a shipment of computer casing at Heathrow airport in February 2021. Valued at around 1 million pounds, the drugs had been flown across from Canada and were due to be delivered to a business address in Dartford.

The detectives were able to link the shipment to members of a criminal network who had been arranging the importation of cannabis over an illegally-encrypted mobile phone platform, which international law

"The cracking of the EncroChat mobile phone platform has led to countless criminals being caught red-handed and brought to justice," Investigating officer, Detective Constable Steve Brown of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said in a release last week.

Kuran Gill, 32, of Sun Marsh Way, Gravesend, organised the importation and onward distribution of the cannabis and also facilitated the sale of a kilogram of cocaine.

Officers seized around 105,000 pound cash from his home address following his arrest in April 2021.

Gill pleaded guilty to conspiracy to import a 'class B' drug, conspiracy to supply cocaine and possession of criminal property, and was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment.

Jag Singh, 32, of The Boulevard, south-west London, was also involved in organising the importation and distribution of the cannabis. Using the chat handle of 'Real Crocodile' he exchanged multiple messages with Gill in which they openly discussed routes into the country, ways in which the drugs could be concealed and how much it would cost.

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Indian-American Congressmen Ami Bera and Ro Khanna along with Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval are among the 50 members of the National Advisory Board announced by the Biden-Harris Campaign. The announcement came on Wednesday. The entire board will help the campaign’s efforts to build on and expand the winning coalition that sent President Biden to the White House in 2020.

Ami Bera is the longest-serving IndianAmerican in the US Congress, Ro

A total of 50 members are in the National Advisory Board announced by the Biden-Harris Campaign on Wednesday

Khanna is co-chair of the Congressional India Caucus. Aftab Pureval is the first ever Indian-American and TibetanAmerican to be elected as Mayor of a city in Ohio.

Kerala 1st Indian State To Have Drone Surveillance In All Police Districts

Kerala police had sent 25 police personnel to the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, for specialized training, and another 20 were given basic drone operation training from the drone lab in Kerala

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Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has become the first state in the country to have a drone surveillance system in all police districts in the state.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan distributed the drones to all police districts and the drone pilot licences to the specially trained drone pilots, at a function held today.

He also launched indigenously developed anti-drone software on the occasion. The Chief Minister, in his address, said that Kerala has been at the forefront of modernisation of the police force and that since the use of drones has increased in society, the development of an anti-drone system is also important.

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He also requested that the trained drone pilots pass on what they have learnt to their colleagues as well.

Kerala police had sent 25 police personnel to the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, for specialized training, and another 20 were given basic drone operation training from the drone lab in Kerala.

IG P Prakash, IPS, who is the nodal

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officer of the Cyberdome of Kerala Police, said that the drones will be used for law and order purposes and also during disaster management.

"Our police drones are used in difficult situations and sometimes in areas that are usually inaccessible. So our personnel has to be specially trained,"

Mr Prakash told Press Trust of India. Initially, all 20 police districts in the state were given one drone each.

Kerala is the first state to develop a drone forensic lab and an anti-drone system at the state level. The drone forensic lab can identify malicious drones and recover full data from them for detailed analysis, the IPS officer noted.

Body of woman killed in US mall shooting arrives in Hyderabad

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Hyderabad: Telangana is rocked by a spate of student suicides after their intermediate exam - equivalent to Classes 11 and 12 - results were declared two days ago. Eight student, including four girls, died by suicide in the state while two other girls attempted suicide since Tuesday.

Five of the eight teenagers were from state capital Hyderabad while the rest were from Nizambad, Wanaparthy and Jagtial.

The attempted suicides by two girls were reported from Sangareddy and Wanaparthy.

Telangana has had a history of student deaths by suicide after the declaration of intermediate exam results. The government has taken multiple measures which includes a cell that works round-the-clock to help students overcome stress and anxiety. A toll-free helpline (14416) is also there to counsel students.

Kerala doctors continue strike to protest medico's killing

Chennai, (IANS) T.R.B. Rajaa, the Mannargudi MLA and son of senior DMK leader, T.R. Baalu was swornin as a minister in the M.K. Stalin cabinet on Thursday.

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi administered the oath of office and secrecy to Rajaa at a ceremony held at the Durbar Hall in the Raj Bhavan. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and other ministers were present. After the swearing-in ceremony, the Governor had a photo session with the Chief Minister and the council of ministers.

DMK parliamentary party leader and former Union Minister T.R. Baalu after the swearing-in ceremony told media persons, "He has to bring in laurels to the government and grow by leaps and bounds in the days to come."

Hyderabad: (IANS) Mortal remains of 27-year-old Aishwarya Thatikonda, who was killed in a mass shooting at a mall in the United states on May 6, have been brought home.

The body arrived at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Hyderabad late Wednesday and the last rites will be performed Thursday.

The woman engineer from Hyderabad was among nine persons killed in a mass shooting at a mall near Dallas.

Aishwarya and eight others were killed when a gunman opened fire at Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen near Dallas in Texas State.

Her Indian friend was also injured. A total of seven persons were wounded

in the incident.

A resident of Saroornagar area in Hyderabad, Aishwarya was working as project manager in a company called Perfect General Contractors LLC in Texas. Her father Narsi Reddy works as a judge in Rangareddy district court. The family was planning to leave for the US to bring the mortal remains. However, Telugu Association of North America (TANA) made the arrangements to send the body in coordination with various agencies.

Aishwarya, who obtained a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Osmania University, did her MS in construction management from Eastern Michigan University.

'The Kerala Story' Crew Member Provided Security After Threat: Mumbai Cops

Mumbai: A crew member of the movie 'The Kerala Story' received a threatening message from an unknown number, according to Mumbai Police.

According to police, Sudipto Sen, director of the film, informed police that one of the crew members received a message from an unknown number. The message threatened the said person not to step out alone from home and that they didn't do a good thing by showing the story, police said.

Police provided security to the crew member but an FIR has not been registered as they are yet to receive a written complaint.

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in West Bengal banned the film 'The Kerala Story', citing "maintenance of peace" and to avoid incidents of "hatred and violence" in the state on May 8. West Bengal became the first state to ban the film. 'The Kerala Story' narrates the ordeal of three women who are trafficked to ISIS camps after being converted to Islam through marriage. There's a continuing political outcry around the movie even as it has been made tax-free in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh.

Doctors in Kerala on Thursday continued their strike to protest against the murder of a young woman doctor in Kollam district by a drug addict, and demanded that the state government bring out a new legislation for the protection of hospitals with immediate effect.

Majority of doctors have not reported to work in hospitals across the state for the last 24 hours as various organisations including the Indian Medical Association (IMA) have called for the protest.

The Kerala Government Medical Officers' Association (KGMO) also announced a strike today. Intensive Care Units ( ICUs) and casualties would be exempted from the stir, but the Out Patient (OP) services in the state hospitals would be affected due to the agitation, the outfits said. The protesting outfits also wanted the government to declare the hospitals as special protection zones in the wake of increasing incidents of attacks on doctors on duty.

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Rahul Gandhi interacts with college students, working women in Bangalore

Indian Air Force’s MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashes in Rajasthan

3 civilians killed, pilot ejects to safety

helicopter was rushed to rescue the pilot who sustained minor injuries.

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday interacted with college students and working women here ahead of the May 10 Assembly elections in Karnataka.

The former party chief stopped for a cup of coffee at a ‘Cafe Coffee Day’ outlet on Cunningham Road. At a close-by Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus stop, he spoke to a bunch of college students and working women.

BJP files complaint with EC against Sonia Gandhi over ‘sovereignty’ row

The BJP on Monday filed a complaint with the Election Commission against former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi over the statement that the party will not allow anyone to pose a threat to Karnataka’s “reputation, sovereignty or integrity” and requested it to issue direction for registration of FIR against her.

A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan on Monday, leaving at least three civilians dead and as many injured on the ground, police said.

The pilot was able to eject from the aircraft in time. “The pilot of the aircraft is safe,” District Collector Rukmani Riar said. The Indian Air Force (IAF) said a

“The pilot experienced an onboard emergency, following which he attempted to recover the aircraft as per existing procedures. Having failed to do so, he initiated an ejection,” it said in a statement. The IAF said a probe has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the crash. “A MiG-21 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Suratgarh during a routine training sortie today morning. The pilot ejected safely, sustaining minor injuries. An inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident.”

Initially, Bikaner Inspector General of Police Om Prakash said two persons had died and as many injured in the plane crash in Pilibanga area of Hanumangarh district.

-- U.S. President Joe Biden ordered on Sunday the country’s flag to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the victims of the mass shooting at a mall in Allen, Texas. Biden directed that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations until sunset on May 11, 2023. He also ordered the flag lowered at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad. Federal, state, and local law enforcement are “working closely together to investigate this attack,” Biden said, adding that he has asked federal agencies to provide all needed support.

Manipur: Thousands displaced as ethnic clashes grip north-eastern state

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Dozens of people have been killed in ethnic clashes in the north-eastern Indian state of Manipur with mobs attacking homes, vehicles, churches, and temples, officials say.

The violence began last week after indigenous communities held a rally to protest against demands by the main ethnic group in the state for tribal status. Members of the Meitei community, who account for 53% of the state’s population, have been demanding inclusion under the Scheduled Tribe category for years which will give them

access to forest lands and guarantee them a proportion of government jobs and places in educational institutions. The communities already recognised as Scheduled Tribes, especially Kukis who live in the hill districts, worry that they

may lose control over their ancestral forest land if the Meitei’s demand is accepted. Home Minister Amit Shah told a news channel that the situation in Manipur was under control and appealed to the people to maintain peace.

Texas mall shooting: Police search for motive after rampage; Joe Biden renews

gun control call

Texas police and US federal authorities intensified their investigations on Sunday after a 33-year-old man opened fire at a mall a day prior, killing at least eight people and injuring several others. The killings were the latest in a slew of mass shootings that have shaken the nation, prompting renewed calls from US President Joe Biden for lawmakers to take action on gun control. The shooting took place on Saturday afternoon at the Allen Premium Outlets mall, located in the Dallas suburb of Allen, Texas. Authorities also released the shooter’s identity, saying he was a 33-year-old man.

By Sunday evening, officials had not yet publicly released further details on

the shooter — or the identities of the victims or their ages. Witnesses and first responders described scenes of panic at the outlet mall, reporting that children were among the victims. Eight people were killed and at least seven others were wounded before the shooter was killed by police. US President Joe Biden said the shooter used an AR-15 rifle in the assault and was wearing tactical gear. Video circulating online showed the gunman exiting a car in the mall’s parking lot on Saturday before he opened fire on those walking nearby. US President Joe Biden on Sunday renewed his call for a national ban on assault weapons and other gun safety measures.

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Night Manager' to be back on duty as sequel drops on this date

The wait for second instalment of crime thriller series 'The Night Manager' is about to end as makers shared an update on the release date. The first part saw the clash between Shelly Rungta (Anil Kapoor) and Shaan Sengupta (Aditya Roy Kapur) that left the fans asking for more of the duo.

The streaming platform dropped a video announcement on Thursday for the sequel via their official Twitter handle

Art is a reflection life:

Dibyendu

“I have never understood much about beginning. At the end of the day, there are what the audience should watch. Don’t the idea of democracy? I have always never Dibyendu believes in rating content as should certify a certain project as adult guidance or U (universal). Or they should adopt age-restricted ratings, How much will they censor? Art is, after Will they censor life?”

The actor believes that since art is a reflection is bound to be reality in content. “They alcohol and gambling in real life. Also, there are so many cases pending in there are files and files lying there. So, if reflection be the same?” he asked. Dibyendu also agrees that there are shows much of bloodshed and that there should the makers. “Yes, at times there is too much

goes on a 10-day meditation camp in Nepal

If reports are anything to go by, Aamir Khan has joined a meditation camp in Kathmandu as you read this. The Laal Singh Chaddha actor jetted off to Kathmandu a couple of hours ago and has already joined the camp it seems. As per a report in ETimes, the actor is on a personal visit to Nepal wherein he has joined a ten-day vipassana meditation programme. An immigration officer reveals that Aamir Khan reached Kathmandu early morning on Sunday. The official states that Aamir was on board the Vistara Airlines which arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday.

Aamir Khan is at the Vipassana Meditation Centre in Budhanilkantha. It is located about 12 km away from Kathmandu city. A staff member from Vipassana Meditation Centre reveals that Aamir joined the 10day mediation programme which began on Sunday. Aamir Khan has been keeping a low profile

Manoj Bajpayee: Mahesh Bhatt said you’ve shown that ordinary man can be hero

We might only be in May, but Manoj Bajpayee is already looking forward to the year-end. He has a good reason for it too. By then, the actor will begin shooting for the third season of his muchloved series, The Family Man. His excitement is palpable as he shares, “I am desperate to wear my Srikant Tiwari uniform. My contract will come anytime now. By the end of this year, we’ll start shooting. I have been told about the season’s bible and synopsis, and it’s bigger and better.” When The Family Man dropped online in 2019, it became a catalyst for many changes. The spy thriller, one of the early offerings in Indian OTT entertainment, showed the desi audience that long-format storytelling was here to stay. It not only consolidated Raj-DK’s position as two of the most able directors from the current generation, but also introduced viewers to a new type of hero—one who was far removed from the archetypical Bollywood hero. In the series, Bajpayee played an unassuming middle-class man, dismissed by his own family,

ever since his last release which is Laal Singh Chaddha alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan and Naga Chaitanya. The film was a disaster at the box office. Since Aamir has taken a break from films and has been living his life away from the celluloid.

The meditation programme comes as no surprise since Aamir Khan has been attending events in and out of the city. He attended a wedding in Rajasthan and was spotted at the grand launch of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai alongside his family. Aamir also attended Arpita Khan's Eid party and a conclave in Delhi. Well, the superstar is yet to announce his next project yet. However, there are rumours about the actor listening to scripts. Just a couple of days ago, reports surfaced stating that Aamir have been flying to and fro from Hyderabad. He has been meeting Allu Aravind for the last four to five months. It is stated that Aamir has been considering Ghajini 2 as one of his projects. But for the time being everything has been kept under wraps. There are speculations of Aamir and Salman Khan reunited for a project as well. Salman recently gave Aamir his lucky bracelet and they posed for a picture as well. Aamir also attended Arpita's Eid bash.

but who secretly leads teams on the biggest missions to save the country. As he gears up for the third season, the actor recalls how he received the biggest compliment from Mahesh Bhatt, one that also summarises his career. “When I was assisting Mr Mahesh Bhatt on Tamanna [1997], I mentioned to him that I wanted to play a hero who was real. He said, ‘It cannot happen in this industry.’ But he graciously called up after watching The Family Man’s second season and said, ‘You proved me wrong. You have done what was impossible in this industry, shown that an ordinary man can be a hero,’” Bajpayee smiles.

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about censorship since the are 4-5 people who decide you think this is against never believed in this.” per age groups. “They adult content or parental ratings, like they do on Netflix. after all, a reflection of life. reflection of real-life, there haven’t banned tobacco, in the courts in real life; the life is such, won’t the shows where there is too should be self-censorship by much of gore and violence,”

he said. “So, there should be self-censorship by the producer and director. For me also these things are debatable. I also don’t fully know what should happen. But with the kind of censorship we have been practicing, things will become mundane and boring.”

Dibyendu has become known in the last few years after starring in a number of web shows like Criminal Justice, Undekhi, Jamtara, Sacred Games, The Gone Game, Mirzapur, etc. He was last seen in the second season of Rocket Boys.

“It (OTT) has been a very big boon for me undoubtedly,” he said. “The flow of work has increased. The industry has become more content driven. When the industry had begun, there was not as much pressure on the producers and directors that they need to cast a star because it wasn’t a box office-oriented industry. But now stars are entering the medium slowly.”

When asked whether he is fine with more and more big stars entering the OTT space, Dibyendu said, “I don’t feel good or bad about it. I feel it’s an industry and there is no boundary in arts. It’s a field of art where anybody can work. This isn’t a case of I can work here and you can’t,” he said.

Dino James hopes to work with Rohit Shetty after 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 13'

Priyanka Chopra describes filming 'Love Again' as terrifying experience

Ektaa Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor team up again

The details of the project are being kept under wraps for now, but fans can expect nothing but excellence from this dynamic duo. Known for their passion and creativity, both of them have made a significant impact on the Indian film industry over the years, and their fans are eagerly awaiting their next collaboration. This project is being produced by Balaji Telefilms Limited and Anil Kapoor Film Communication Network. Ektaa R Kapoor is known for her diverse body of work that includes popular TV shows such as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and hit films like Dirty Picture and Lipstick Under My Burkha.

Shubman Gill lends voice to 'Indian SpiderMan' Pavitr Prabhakar

Shabana Azmi slams those seeking ban on 'The Kerala Story'

Veteran star Shabana Azmi has shown her support to the latest released film 'The Kerala Story' starring Adah Sharma as the movie is currently in a soup due to controversies. Shabana on Monday tweeted that those who want to ban the film are "as wrong as those who wanted to ban" the Aamir Khanstarrer 'Laal Singh Chaddha' last year. She tweeted: "Those who speak of banning #The Kerala Story are as wrong as those who wanted to ban Aamir Khan's #Laal Singh Chaadha. Once a film has been passed by the Central Board of Film Certification, nobody has the right to become an extra constitutional authority."

Tom Cruise invites King Charles III to be "my wingman any time"

Popular rapper Dino James, who has participated in the stunt-based reality show 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' Season 13, aspires to work with the host and filmmaker Rohit Shetty. Asked if he would be making music based on his experience on the show once he's out, Dino told IANS: "No, I think me and Rohit bhai (Rohit Shetty) will be making a movie, I guess. I am aiming for that... Will produce music... Would make music with Rohit bhai. I would like to scale up."

Is Bollywood the next step for Dino, who has made hits such as rose to fame with his tracks 'Girlfriend', 'Yaadein', 'Hancock', 'Maa' and 'Woh' to name a few. He said: "Wherever I am comfortable. Wherever Dino can be Dino James, I would want to do everything. We grew up watching Bollywood. Bollywood is in our blood.

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas was forced to cope with a "daunting atmosphere" on 'Love Again'.

The 40-year-old actress stars in the new romantic comedy film alongside Sam Heughan and Celine Dion but admits it was tricky to generate the emotions required as the picture was filmed in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. "It was nuts at that time. It was tough, but it was a scary time in the world. As actors, we're the ones that have to take off our masks on set. I was terrified, honestly, in the beginning. It was a very scary, daunting atmosphere, and we were doing a romantic comedy - we had to bring lightness and fun to set in this daunting atmosphere," she recalled.

Rajinikanth's first look as Moideen bhai in Aishwarya Rajinikanth's upcoming film unveiled

Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwarya has returned to direction after almost half a decade. On Sunday night, Aishwarya shared the first look of Rajinkanth's character from the upcoming film 'Lal Salaam'. Rajinikanth plays the character of Moideen bhai. In the first look poster, he is seen in a stylish avatar wearing a brown traditional suit, a red topi and black glasses. In the background is seen the Gateway of India and a burning market."#Moideenbhai …welcome …#lalslaam cannot caption when your heart is racing," wrote Aishwarya sharing the first look of her father from the film.

Cricketer Shubman Gill has lent his voice for the Hindi and Punjabi versions of the Spider-Man, Pavitr Prabhakar.

The Hindi and Punjabi versions of the film will have Gill's voice. He became the first sports personality to lend his voice to any film. Speaking about lending his voice to the 'Indian SpiderMan', Pavitr Prabhakar, Shubman said: "I have grown up watching Spider-Man, and he is one of the most relatable superheroes." "Since the movie will be debuting the Indian Spider-Man for the first time on screen, getting to be the voice of our Indian SpiderMan, Pavitr Prabhakar, in Hindi and Punjabi languages was such a remarkable experience for me.

Tom Cruise invited King Charles III to be his wingman during a concert thrown in honour of the new monarch at Windsor Castle on Sunday night (British Standard Time), reports 'Variety'.

In a pre-recorded segment titled 'Did You Know?' -- which played just before Lionel Richie took the stage at the Windsor Castle concert -- former 007 Pierce Brosnan revealed that the King "was the longest serving Prince of Wales for over 64 years." (Before acceding to the throne last September Charles's title was the Prince of Wales, which has now passed to his eldest son Prince William), adds 'Variety'.

Office:

Sharma-

The much-talked-about film 'The Kerala Story' was released in theatres on Friday, May 5. The film got a great start at the box office earning Rs 8 crore in India. The film saw good growth on day 2. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to his Twitter handle on Sunday morning and shared the box office collection of the film on day 2. "#TheKeralaStory is SENSATIONAL, sets the #BO on on Day 2… Shows BIGGG GAINS across all circuits… Hits double digits, a REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT for a film that’s *not* riding on stardom, but word of mouth," he wrote. The film collected Rs 8.03 cr on Friday and Rs 11.22 crore on Saturday.

'The Kerala Story' Box

Adah

starrer sees nearly 40 percent growth on day 2

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India’s Minister for Communications and IT meets Sundar Pichai

SC deems Amit Shah’s Karnataka poll speech ‘inappropriate

On Tuesday, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Indian Minister for Communications and Information Technology met Google CEO Sundar Pichai. The meeting was held at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California.

The two held a discussion on India Stack and the ‘Make-in-India’ program. After the meet, Vaishnaw tweeted: Met @sundarpichai at the @ Google HQ. Good discussion on India Stack and Make in India program.” Pichai responded to the minister’s tweet by saying: “Thank you for taking the time to visit us at the Googleplex, Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw. Enjoyed discussing the many ways we’re working together on India’s digital transformation, and the opportunities ahead.”

Indian student in UK faces lookout circular for threatening Salman Khan

The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed its displeasure over Union home minister Amit Shah making public speeches in poll-bound Karnataka about the scrapping of the 4 per cent quota for Muslims, terming them as “not appropriate” and reminding that “sanctity has to be maintained” on a matter that is sub judice.

A bench headed by Justice K.M. Joseph made the observation after senior advocate Dushyant Dave, appearing for petitioners challenging the withdrawal of the quota, alleged that Shah’s statement amounted to contempt of court proceedings.

Delhi court seeks

report

on FIRs against Wrestling Federation chief

A Delhi court on Wednesday sought a status report from the city police over the FIRs registered against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment charges. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjit Singh Jaspal issues notice to the Delhi Police over a plea moved by the wrestlers seeking monitoring of the investigation and recording of the statement of the alleged victims before the court. The court directed the police to file the report by May 12 when it will further hear the matter. The plea moved by the women wrestlers had sought a direction from the court to produce a status report on the investigation in the matter. The application claimed that nothing has been done by the police after the registration of FIRs on April 28.

Indian Teen’s body Found at a Bottom of a Cliff in Texas

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In a distressing discovery, a mother found her daughter’s body at the bottom of a cliff. When her daughter was not found at the school pick up she tracked her phone and informed the police of her daughter’s location in the Thousand Oaks area, some 12 miles from school.

While the police were still responding, the mother found her kid’s body at the bottom of a cliff. It appears that she fell off and died of injuries. Sri Reddy was an exceptional student and was a member of the school’s Science Fair Team. She was also a member of the Upper School Robotics team. She was also a member of the National Honor Society. An active participant in co-curricular activities, Sri Reddy sang a Mozart piece in her school last year and also sang in the cast of Upper School musical Grease. It’s still not clear how she reached there and fell off the cliff.

Nitish Kumar meets Naveen Patnaik in Odisha

The much-anticipated meeting between Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and his Odisha counterpart Naveen Patnaik here on Tuesday turned out to be a damp squib, with the latter claiming that no discussion on a political alliance to take on the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections next year took place.

Imran Khan’s Party Calls For Islamabad Gathering Amid Protests Over Arrest

Mumbai: The Mumbai Police have issued a look out circular (LOC) against an Indian student pursuing medical education in the United Kingdom for allegedly sending a threatening email to Bollywood actor Salman Khan, an official said. The police have initiated the process to bring the student back to India as he has been identified as the sender of the email, the official said on Tuesday.

The investigation revealed the student hails from Haryana. He is in the third year of a medical course. The student is likely to return to India by the end of this year when his academic session ends in the UK, the official said.

Islamabad: Asserting that ongoing nationwide protests will continue until the release of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has instructed the party leaders, workers and supporters to gather at the Islamabad Judicial Complex at 8 am on Wednesday.

Taking to its official Twitter handle, Imran Khan’s party Pakistan Tehreek-

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Khan’s party Tehreek-e-Insaf urged workers and supporters to arrive at Judicial Complex Islamabad at 8 am against the arrest of the party chief.

e-Insaf stated, “Important instructions from the party leadership: Senior leadership of Tehreek-e-Insaf and workers and supporters of Islamabad

will arrive at Judicial Complex Islamabad at 8 am. The ongoing sit-ins and protests across the country will continue in their respective locations until the release of Imran Khan.”

Meanwhile, PTI Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday said the party will approach the Supreme Court today morning to challenge the Islamabad High Court’s upholding of party chairman Imran Khan’s arrest.

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SC And FL Residents Sentenced For COVID-19 UI Fraud

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FLORENCE, SC— Mohammed Ribhi Farraj, 43, of Florence, South Carolina, and Marvet Masoud, 34, of Homestead, Florida, were recently sentenced to federal prison for their role in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The two individuals, along with others, were found to have submitted fraudulent applications for unemployment insurance benefits in four different states, Arizona, New York, Florida, and South Carolina, using the personal information of other individuals, sometimes without their knowledge.

The investigation uncovered a total of 69 fraudulent claims, resulting in a total loss of $454,074.00 in unemployment insurance funds. Farraj was sentenced to

Indian-Origin Man Accused Of Murdering Two Men In US Parking Lot

New York(IANS) A 21-year-old Indian origin man has been booked for fatally shooting two men at a parking lot of a mall in US state of Oregon in a possible case of double homicide, police said.Jobanpreet Singh, 21, was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on two counts of murder in the first degree on Thursday, the Portland Police Bureau said.Central Precinct officers responded to a report of a shooting on Wednesday at 2.45 p.m. (local time) in the 9100 block of Southeast Barbur Boulevard, and found two men dead in a parking lot after arriving.Portland police are yet to publicly identify the two men who died, media reports said.According to OregonLive, Singh pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder and four counts of unlawful use of a weapon when he made a brief appearance in court on Thursday for an arraignment.

ten months in prison with five months to be served in the Bureau of Prisons and five months to be served on home

detention with location monitoring, followed by a three-year term of courtordered supervision, and was ordered to pay $604,074.00 in restitution. Masoud was sentenced to 24 months of probation and ordered to pay $454,074.00 in restitution. The case was investigated by several government agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the Small Business Administration. The COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force, established by the Attorney General, is working to combat and prevent pandemic-related fraud. If you have any information about fraud involving COVID-19, you can report it by calling the Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or by using the NCDF Web Complaint Form.

Indian-American Charged in US

Sending Money to ISIS Women

for

ideology," claiming the money was for "shelter", the FBI said.

Indian Professional Aishwarya Thatikonda Killed in Texas Shooting

Aishwarya Thatikonda

HOUSTON, TX- Aishwarya

Thatikonda, 27 hailed from Hyderabad and came to the US for her Masters from Eastern Michigan University

A young Indian professional was amongst those who were killed when a gunman opened fire at an outlet mall in Allen near Dallas in Texas. A total of 7 people got killed before the police shot the gunman down. Aishwarya Thatikonda who was at the outlet mall along with a friend was killed while her friend sustained injuries. Her family in Hyderabad are devastated. Aishwarya’s father Narsi Reddy works as judge in Rangareddy district court in Hyderabad.

Washington: A 33-year-old IndianAmerican man has been charged in the US state of Virginia for transferring thousands of dollars to Islamic State women, hoping to smuggle them out of a Syrian refugee camp, a media report said.

Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa used social media to raise funds for IS women in the al-Hol refugee camp in Syria and voiced his support for violent jihad online, The Washington Post newspaper reported on Friday.

The report, citing an FBI filing, said that in 2019 Chippa began using social media to raise funds for "sisters" in the al-Hol refugee camp in Syria, which "is assessed to be a stronghold of ISIS

The FBI said that "thousands of videos, pictures, essays, books, notes, and search histories about extremist ideology, jihad, ISIS, and violent propaganda on multiple devices" turned up during a search of Chhipa's home in 2019. Chippa, being held in jail after making an initial appearance in a Virginia court on Friday, faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted for providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organisation, the report said. According to Chippa's financial records obtained by the federal agency from 2019 to 2022, he purchased USD 172,000 in virtual currency and collected USD 15,000 in digital funds from others.

More than USD 18,000 allegedly "went to wallets known to be used by ISIS women located in Syria," while the total funds Chhipa sent to smuggle IS women out of the camp could be much higher, the FBI said in a court filing. Payment platform PayPal in March 2021 blocked the account through which Chippa received the funds.

Tamil man in Singapore jailed for scissors attack on 2 men

Singapore: (IANS) A 36-year-old Tamil man has been sentenced to nine months and six weeks in jail in Singapore for punching and attacking two men with a pair of scissors in 2022, a media report said. Lavan Saravana pleaded guilty to one charge of affray and one count of voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons, The Straits Times reported on Tuesday.A drunk Saravana had confronted and verbally abused Daniel Tan Yeow Boon, 44, whom he assumed was from the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), on December 31, 2022m in Jurong East Avenue, according to Deputy Public Prosecutor Kor Zhen Hong. He then punched Boon several times and the two fought, following which Saravana used a pair of scissors he had with him.

USCIS Releases Documents Following Notice Of Immigration Judge And BIA Rulings On Immigrant Status

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WASHINGTON, DC – The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented a new process for providing documented evidence of status to individuals who have been granted asylum or lawful permanent resident status. This change has been made to alleviate the burden of scheduling an in-person appointment and to provide asylees and lawful permanent residents with the necessary documentation to access the benefits and opportunities to which they are entitled.

Starting in August 2022, USCIS

began mailing Form I-94, Arrival/ Departure Record, with asylee stamps to individuals who have been granted asylum by an immigration judge or the

Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).

In addition, USCIS has been issuing Permanent Resident Cards, also known as Green Cards, to lawful permanent

residents when they are notified of the adjustment of status granted by the immigration judge or the BIA. However, individuals who have been granted asylum or lawful permanent resident status are still encouraged to contact the USCIS Contact Center to request their proof of status, as USCIS may not be notified in every case. Nevertheless, this new process of providing documentation by mail will help ensure that asylees and lawful permanent residents can seek employment, travel, and access other benefits they are entitled to, with the necessary documentation in hand.

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FIA Chicago Honors Mothers With Special Celebration Of Mother’s Day

Social Media Sleuths Solve Viral NJ Pasta

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CHICAGO, IL- The Federation of Indian Associations

Chicago (FIA) celebrated Mother’s Day and kicked off its grand Gala event celebrating India’s Independence Day on August 12, 2023, at the Matrix Club in Naperville. The event was emceed by Nilabh Dubey and Sonia Luthar, who thanked the attendees for honoring the occasion and recognized the true virtues of a mother in one’s life.

Founder President and Chairman Sunil Shah and Mrs. Rita Shah took the stage and led a tribute to Mrs. Veerinderjeet Sanga, the wife of the founder and past president of FIA, who passed away on May 2, 2023. Mrs. Shah then inaugurated the evening with a beautiful song dedicated to all mothers. Sunil Shah welcomed the dignitaries and the cream of the Indian Asian community.

The current president of FIA, Vinita Gulabani, welcomed the

attendees and outlined the achievements of the organization throughout the year. An audio-visual presentation highlighting FIA’s work for and with the Indian Asian community was highly appreciated by the attendees.

Past presidents Neil Khot, Hitesh Gandhi, and advisory board member Ajeet Singh introduced the sponsorship packages for the Independence Day Gala. Mandi Theatre presented their play “Panchlait,” directed by Varsha Visal.

The mothers in attendance were honored for their contribution to society with a commemorative plaque presented by the dignitaries and past presidents of FIA. The FIA also honored OP Singh, Additional Director General Police of Haryana State India. The guests were entertained by international solo music performer Charles Antony and treated to a delicious dinner by Jigar’s Kitchen.

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OLD BRIDGE, NJ- The mystery surrounding the dumping of hundreds of pounds of pasta in a wooded area of New Jersey has reportedly been solved, with residents pointing to an Old Bridge home that is up for sale as the source of the noodles. According to a neighbor, a military veteran who was moving out of the house after the death of his mother discovered a stockpile of old food, possibly stored there as a precaution during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pasta, which was estimated to weigh around 200 pounds and included alphabet noodles and spaghetti, was dumped across a 25-foot area of woodland near the banks of the Iresick Brook. Despite initial concerns about the impact of the pasta on the local water supply, the Department of Environmental Protection reported that no harm was caused and the pasta was quickly removed.

Spiritual Leader Holds Seminar For BRUHUD New York Senior’s

Among the 270 new members elected in 2023 to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences are 9 Indian Americans.

The 9 achievers are –

Lakshminarayanan Mahadevan – Professor of Physics, de Valpine Professor of Applied Mathematics, and Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University.

Vidya Madhavan — Professor of Physics at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Senthil Todadri –Professor of Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Priyamvada Natarajan– Professor in the departments of astronomy and physics at Yale University.

Ruma Banerjee — Vincent Massey

Collegiate Professor of Biological Chemistry at the University of Michigan Medical School.

Sankar Ghosh — immunologist and molecular biologist who is currently the Silverstein and Hutt Family Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Columbia University. Vasudha Narayanan — Professor of religion and the director of the Center for the Study of Hindu Traditions at the University of Florida.

Amitabh Chandra — Malcolm Wiener Professor of Social Policy at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Sudip Parikh– Chief Executive Officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

NEW YORK, NY- The BRUHUD New York Senior’s seminar on April 27, 2023, was a highly anticipated event, as it was to be conducted by Mrs. Jaya Row, a renowned and influential speaker on Indian philosophy, Vedanta. Mrs. Row is a spiritual leader who has made a deep impact on people’s lives with her insightful and uplifting expositions on Vedanta. She is known for her global vision and unparalleled knowledge of the scriptures, which allow her to reach individuals from all backgrounds, nationalities, sects, and faiths. With 40 years of research and experience in Vedanta, Mrs. Jaya Row’s teachings are rooted in practical wisdom and real-life examples. She is known for her clarity, wit, and passion in her presentations, which have earned her international recognition. She has spoken at prestigious forums such as the World Economic Forum Davos, World Bank, Princeton University, Washington University, and many others. She has also been invited to address leading

corporate organizations, such as Apple, Google, Intel, Visa, MasterCard, KPMG, Coco Cola Company, Ernst & Young Austin, Shell London, among others.

At the BRUHUD New York Senior’s seminar, Mrs. Jaya Row shared her insights on how Karma, Life, and Beyond affect every individual at every step of their journey. She explained that every action we take today has a reaction that ties into our lives at some point. Mrs. Row also discussed the concept of predestination and how individuals have the ability to chart their own course in life.

The attendees of the seminar were captivated by Mrs. Row’s vivid examples and scenarios, which helped to bring her teachings to life. They walked away from the event with a new perspective on how they can improve their lives and become better human beings. Overall, the BRUHUD New York Senior’s seminar was a truly enriching and transformative experience for all who attended.

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HOUSTON, TX- Texas with its sunshine weather all year round, tax benefits and good schools have always attracted Indians immigrants to make the state their home in America. However, as we are not even half way through the year, Texas has already seen 17 mass shootings – making it the second highest state in the country this year to see the maximum number of gun violence. This past weekend, the tragedies seemed to unfold in Texas unabated. On Saturday, unsuspecting shoppers at the Outlet Mall in Allen, a suburb near

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The Texan Gun Laws Are A Matter Of Concern, Especially Amongst The Desi Community

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series of unfortunate events does not necessarily define a place but off late the states’ gun laws have been a matter of concern, especially amongst the desi community.

Dallas saw an active shooter mindlessly killing 8 people including kids as young as 5 and wiping off families. A young Indian engineering professional was killed in the attack and her Indian friend sustained injuries. While the locals were still reeling under the devastating news, the next morning itself about 500 miles away another attack in Brownsville – this time targeted on immigrants was waiting to unfold. A car rammed into innocent

With 17 Mass Shootings, Attacks on Immigrants and Gunfire Shooting is the State a Safe Haven for Immigrants?

people waiting to board a bus at a bus stop killing 8 more people and injuring at least 10 more people. The location of the bus stop was near a non-profit that helps to house migrants – clearly

making it an attack motivated on migrants. If this was not enough tragedy to deal with on a weekend, elsewhere in the state just 8 hours after the ramming attack, a gunfire incident was reported on the city light rail line in Dallas. Reportedly, a fight between two people led to a shooter fatally shooting one person and injuring another passenger in the vicinity. While one deadly weekend and a

NY Counties Declare State of Emergency Over Asylum Seekers Housing

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NEW YORK, NY- Upstate New York counties are opposing New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ plans to send migrants and asylum seekers to their regions for temporary housing. Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has issued an executive order prohibiting hotels in the county from accepting asylum seekers. Neuhaus accused Mayor Adams of breaking his promise to send only 60 adult male migrants without informing Orange County officials, and stated that there was no reason to believe that the migrants would leave the county after New York City stops paying for their housing and services. He also warned that a surge of migrants into the county could overwhelm local resources.

Rockland County Executive Ed Day, who joined Neuhaus in a news conference with U.S. Rep Michael Lawler and other officials, stated that the county was not equipped to handle the migrants and called Mayor Adams’ plan to bus them to hotels in Rockland and Orange counties “the same as throwing people out to the middle of the ocean who can’t swim.” Day added that the county would eventually have to assist the migrants, but it would not be able to do so humanely.

Mayor Adams, a Democrat, announced the plan on Friday to bus up to 300 single adult male migrants to the two

counties on a voluntary basis. He said the program would help the city handle the more than 37,500 asylum seekers in its care. The end of the pandemic-era policy, Title 42, which allowed the expulsion of many migrants, is expected to result in an increase of migrants seeking asylum across the United States, including New York City. Mayor Adams stated that the migrants sent to Rockland and Orange counties would be provided with meals, counseling, and other services for up to four months.

Mayor Adams has long been critical of

the volume of migrants arriving in New York and has accused Texas Governor Greg Abbott and other Republican elected officials of busing migrants to the city. His administration has been using hotels within the city to house some migrants, mainly families with children, but plans to house others at sites such as a cruise ship terminal and a beach parking lot in the Bronx have been cancelled. Texas and other border states have been dealing with historic numbers of illegal border crossings since the start of President Biden’s term.

A 2021 law in Texas called the Permitless Carry Law, allows people to carry handguns in public without a background check, license or safety training. Texas has already seen 214 gun violence deaths in this year alone making it a matter of grave concern. It may be noted that last year in August a racist attack by a woman in Plano, Texas against a group of Indian American women gained headlines both in the US and in India. The case highlighted how racism can spear its head and ruin lives of immigrants who make America their home anytime. With mass shootings happening in neighborhoods like Allen that is considered a safe city even getting voted as best suburb in Texas in 2018 by CNBC and as safest city in Texas in 2019 by Safehome, it seems to affirm the belief that no place is safe in America. With over 450,000 Indian Americans residing in Texas, the growing gun violence remains a matter of discussion and dilemma in the community.

Exclusive Scoop On Jawan From Shah Rukh Khan!

After the success of Pathaan, Shah Rukh Khan is all set to take audiences on an action-packed journey with Jawan, directed by ace filmmaker Atlee. One of the most anticipated films of all time, audiences have been eagerly waiting for the entertainer and while it’s all set to release 7th September, the superstar dropped some exclusive scoop on the film –In his #AskSRK segment on Twitter, Shah Rukh Khan answered some burning questions fans had on the film starting with the film’s release date. When asked why Jawan is slightly delayed, the superstar said, “Takes time and patience to make something worthy for the audience.” Adding that, “Everybody was working without a break and pushing themselves…so a bit relieved that all can do their job with more ease now.”

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68-Year-Old Indian-Origin Doctor Charged For Sexually Abusing Patients In US

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New York: A 68-year-old Indian-origin primary care physician in the US state of Georgia has been indicted on multiple counts of sexual assault inflicted on four of his female veteran patients during routine check-ups over a 12-month period, the Department of Justice has said.

Rajesh Motibhai Patel who worked at the Veterans Affairs Medical Centre in Decatur, Georgia is accused of violating his patients' constitutional right to bodily integrity while acting under colour of law and for engaging in unwanted sexual contact, it said in a press release dated May 4. “Patel allegedly sexually abused his female patients between 2019 and 2020 and violated his oath to do no harm to patients under his care," said US Attorney Ryan K Buchanan. “Veterans and their families expect and deserve the highest quality of healthcare delivered in a safe and accountable setting,” said Veterans Affairs Inspector General Michael J Missa.

"Patel allegedly sexually abused his female patients between 2019 and 2020 and violated his oath to do no harm to patients under his care," said US Attorney Ryan

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“Our Veterans have made incredible sacrifices for our country and deserve the best medical treatment and highest quality of care,” Buchanan was quoted as saying. This case is being investigated by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General, the release added.

Swadesh Chatterjee Elected to University of North Carolina Board of Governors

London:(IANS) Two Indians are among 10 nurses shortlisted from across the world for the $250,000 Global Nursing Award, organised by a leading healthcare provider in the GCC and India, to recognise their contributions to humanity.

Shanti Teresa Lakra from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Kerala-born Jincy Jerry from Ireland will be evaluated by a judging panel for the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award, which will take place in London on May 12, coinciding with the International Nurses Day.

Indian American businessman, entrepreneur and community leader, Swadesh Chatterjee has been chosen to the University of North Carolina Board of Governors. This is a fouryear term.

Chatterjee was conferred the Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian awards, by the President of India in 2001, in the public affairs category.

He is the chief executive officer of Swadesh Chatterjee & Associates, Inc

Border Surge Continues After Title 42: Impacts And Challenges Ahead

GRANJENO, TX— As the sun rose over the Rio Grande in Texas, U.S. Border Patrol agents encountered five Colombian migrants who had just crossed the river. Despite the presence of a 25-foot-high border wall, the migrants were apprehended and taken into custody. One of the migrants, a 30-year-old man, explained that he came to the United States as a “last resort” due to the threats and extortions he faced during his journey. The Rio Grande Valley sector of southeast Texas now averages over 2,000 apprehensions per day.

With the lifting of the Covid ban known as Title 42 on May 11, border agents are preparing for a massive surge in migration. Smuggling organizations have reportedly brought migrants to

northern Mexico ahead of the expected lift and are now starting to move them into the U.S. Many of the migrants encountered by Border Patrol had never heard of Title 42, but had paid a smuggler for guidance. Processing centers in the Rio Grande sector are at capacity, but still able to comfortably fit migrants for now. However, the Border Patrol official expressed concern about the time it will take to process migrants once Title 42 is lifted. It is estimated that processing just one migrant will take an agent 30 minutes to an hour, which could result in backups in Border Patrol stations and strain the manpower of border agents. In Brownsville, Texas, thousands of migrants cross each day, and Border Patrol and ICE are working to quickly process and transfer them out of the area. Despite recent success in processing

migrants quickly, the number of migrants continues to grow, and the Rio Grande Valley sector is now the third busiest sector year to date. In El Paso, the busiest sector over the past year, many migrants are reportedly sleeping on the streets due to the shortage of shelter space.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and border officials have touted advances in technology for tracking and processing migrants. The Biden administration has added 81 new autonomous surveillance towers with artificial intelligence technology to track movement and differentiate between people and animals. However, human smugglers have also increased their use of technology, and Border Patrol agents reported spotting a drone likely operated by a smuggler tracking their movements.

Oakton College Celebrates Small Business Month By Launching New Small Business Development Center

DES PLAINES, IL Oakton College is proud to announce the opening of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on its Des Plaines campus. This center is designed to provide free and open support for individuals looking to start or grow small businesses in the area. The center offers a wide range of services, including business advising, training, workshops, webinars, and access to resources and tools.

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The SBDC is staffed by Oakton College staff and independent experts, who are available for in-person and virtual counseling sessions. The center will cover

a variety of topics, including business formation, financial analysis, market projections, developing a business plan, and accessing capital. The center will also provide information on programs offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, and local units of government.

The area surrounding Oakton College is diverse and rapidly changing, with a growing racial and ethnic diversity, an aging workforce, and a higherthan-average foreign-born population. This makes it an ideal location for

small businesses, especially those looking to tap into the entrepreneurial spirit of immigrants. Additionally, the proximity to the city of Chicago and O’Hare International Airport makes the area an attractive destination for small businesses. Small Business Month, celebrated each year in May, is an opportunity to recognize the impact and importance of small businesses. On May 10, many organizations celebrate Small Business Day by encouraging community members to support local small businesses or learn how to start their own.

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Galaxy Of Veena Artists Shines At 19th SAPNA Veena Conference & Festival

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CHICAGO, IL- The 19th International Veena Conference & Festival was recently conducted by Sri Annamacharya Project of North America (SAPNA), Trinity Datta Yoga Center, India Classical Music Society, Bharathi Theertha, and Sonty Renaissance International (SRI) Foundation. The event took place on May 6th and 7th, 2023, at the Trinity Datta Yoga Center in Carpentersville and the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago in Lemont.

A number of talented veena players, including the Malladi Brothers, Vidwan Balakrishna Iyengar, Dr. Suma Sudhindra, Sri Kalapurna Rajeswari Pariti, Dr. Emani Kalyani, Saraswathi Ranganathan, Rama Gurupalli, Sitar Artist Partho Bose, and local artists Bhavya Behata, Anu Ganti, Joe Raune, Amrita Praveen, Saiprasanna Ramachandran, among others, presented carnatic music veena concerts. The programs were felicitated by US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Illinois State Senator Ram Villivalam, along with Dr. Anand Kuchibhotla of the University of Silicon Andhra. Dr. Anand and Vidwan Balakrishna Iyengar were honored with the title “Srikalapurna” for the year 2023, while the Malladi

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Brothers Srirama Prasad and Dr. Ravi Kumar received the title “Annamacharya Vidvamani.”

Acharya Dr. Srinivas Vedala recited Sanskrit poems in honor of the artists and title awardees. The efforts of Jagan Bukkaraju of TDYC, Dr. Sarada Purna Sonty of SAPNA, Prof. Shelly Kumar of ICMS, and Dr. Sriram Sonty of SRI Foundation were appreciated by music teachers and parents of young musicians.

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The programs were emceed by Anu Ganti and Madhuri Krishna, and the congressmen and senator recognized the founders of SAPNA, Drs. Sriram & Sarada Purna Sonty, for their efforts to promote Indian classical fine arts in young Indian artists. Additionally, renowned artist “Kuchi” presented “Chitra Gaanam” by painting illustrations depicting various ragas played on the veena.

NRB Worldwide Celebrates Pohela Baisakh And The Bangladeshi New Year In New York City

A 33-year-old engineer, researcher, and data scientist, Nabaruna Karmakar who worked in research at the SAS Institute was allegedly brutally murdered by her husband at their home in Raleigh, North Carolina. Her husband Michael Matthews has been charged with murder. Local media outlets like CBS 17 and WRAL News reported that the husband called 911 to report a purported double suicide after he allegedly fatally shot his wife. When officers responded to the scene, they found the wife with two gunshot wounds. Even though, the husband reported a double suicide, the woman was the only person struck by gunfire at the scene. The police believe she was murdered. The incident occured on April 14. A motive is yet to be established

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ST LOUIS, MO— 64-year-old doctor

Gautam Jayaswal from Overland Park, Kansas, named pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud in U.S. District Court in St. Louis. He admitted to playing a role in a telemedicine fraud scheme that involved unnecessarily ordering genetic testing and orthotic braces, resulting in defrauding Medicare of about $16 million. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in St. Louis, Jayaswal had contracted with several companies between 2017 and 2021 to work as a telemedicine doctor.

Jayaswal’s plea agreement revealed that he had fraudulently ordered orthotic braces for 1,433 patients, and the companies he worked for used those orders to defraud Medicare of almost $1.4 million. Furthermore, he also signed orders for medically unnecessary genetic tests for 2,061 patients, costing Medicare Part B around $14.7 million. The potential sentence for Jayaswal could be up to five years in prison, and he is also required to repay the $16 million.

NEW YORK, NY- The April 15th Pohela Baisakh and Bengali New Year celebration was a grand affair at the Diversity Square in Jackson Heights. The event was inaugurated by NYC Mayor Eric Adams, who emphasized the importance of unity and coming together as a community. He encouraged people to not just be devoted worshippers but also practitioners, who are there for seniors and older adults during their time of need.

The celebration was marked by the traditional ‘shatkantha’ performance by over 150 artists at Times Square in the morning for the ‘Mangal Shobhajatra’, with the group led by conductor Mahitosh Talukder Tapas. The participants, who included dancer Laila Hasan, Rabindra Sangeet singer Rezwana Chowdhury Bonya, and singer

Rathindranath Roy from Bangladesh, were specially flown in to perform. Mayor Adams was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Dilip Chauhan from the Office of International Affairs, who spoke highly of the NYC Mayor’s regard for the Bangladeshi community and his efforts to bring more attention to the community, including the celebration of the Bangladesh Heritage Month, hoisting the Bangladesh flag, and holding the new year celebrations. The sight of ladies in white sarees with red borders and men in traditional long kurta and pants added to the festive atmosphere. Biswajit Saha, the organizer of the event, reported that more than 12,000 people participated in the magnificent celebration. Singer Rezwana Chowdhury Bonya expressed his wish to see similar celebrations in other countries.

New York:(IANS) The family members of a 33 year-old IndianAmerican woman, who was allegedly shot at and killed by her husband last month, are raising money to help prevent gun violence.

Despite the report of a double suicide, Karmakar was the only person hit by gunfire at the scene, and police believe she was murdered, the People reported. The fundraiser set up by the victim's family has so far raised close to $10,882.

"We are all deeply saddened by the death of Nabaruna Karmakar, a beautiful girl with a smart mind whose life was claimed by gun violence. Hoping there will be no more victims, Naba's family is raising money to benefit Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund," the GoFundMe page read.

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PCB opposes Asia Cup venue shift to Sri Lanka, may boycott continental event

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Pakistan cricket officials have opposed the shifting of this year’s Asia Cup to Sri Lanka and are seriously mulling boycotting the regional tournament if their proposal is not accepted by the Asian Cricket Council.

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Najam Sethi met with officials of the Asian Cricket Council in Dubai on Tuesday and objected to the move to relocate the Asia Cup to Sri Lanka instead of having it in the UAE.

“Sethi has stressed the ACC should accept Pakistan’s revised hybrid model proposal schedule for the Asia Cup and if at all the majority of members wish to have it elsewhere it must be held in UAE like in 2018 and 2022.

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would be too hot to play in UAE in September by pointing out today that the BCCI had held its IPL in UAE in September to November in 2020,” one reliable source in the PCB said.

“I can tell you this much Sethi has taken a new hybrid model schedule to the ACC and it is a proposal they shouldn’t reject now,” he disclosed.

The source said the PCB was surprised to learn that the Sri Lankan board with back door support from BCCI had told the ACC it wants to host the Asia Cup this year.

Sanjay Bangar backs Rohit Sharma for World Test Championship final at Oval

During his stint as director of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore and as India A coach, Rahul Dravid always groomed youngsters. It was therefore no surprise that as the Team India head coach, Dravid opted for continuity and included Ishan Kishan in the squad for the World Test Championship final as a replacement for the injured KL Rahul. The uncapped Ishan, who has played 14 ODIs and 27 T20Is, was part of the squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as well.

Toluca (Mexico): (IANS) Mexican football legend Antonio Carbajal, who was the first footballer to play at five World Cups, has passed away at the age of 93, the Mexican Football Federation said on Wednesday.

Nicknamed 'La Tota', Carbajal was also known as El Cinco Copas (five cups), after the former Mexican goalkeeper played in five editions of the FIFA World Cup between 1950 and 1966, a record he held alone for 32 years until it was equalled by Germany's Lothar Matthaus.

"It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Antonio Carbajal, the first player to star in five FIFA World Cups. I send our most sincere condolences to his family and to all the Mexican fans who mourn his loss," said FIFA President Gianni Infantino in his condolence message. Carbajal made his international debut against Brazil in the opening match of the 1950 FIFA World Cup Brazil. He earned 48 caps between 1950 and 1966, which included 11 FIFA World Cup matches.

His club career spanned 18 years between 1948 and 1966. Most of his career was with Mexican side Club Leon, where he played 364 games in 16 years.

"Don Antonio, legends never die. We will always follow your hand. It is an honor to be your team," the Club Leon said.

Mumbai Indians had no trouble chasing down the 200-run target set by RCB on Tuesday but captain Rohit Sharma was again dismissed for 7 — his fifth single-

digit score on the trot this IPL. Sanjay Bangar, the RCB batting coach, however, still backs the MI and India captain to come out of his current form ahead of next month’s WTC final in London. “He (Rohit) has been playing for such a long period of time and captaining in all formats for India and the franchisee as well, it does take an emotional toll,” Bangar told reporters at the post-match conference when asked about Rohit’s form. “But he knows it, he has done it for such a long time. For the sake of Mumbai Indians and for the sake of Indian cricket, we just hope that he returns to his run-scoring normal routine.

Bopanna-Ebden to face KhachanovRublev in Madrid Open Final

beat Santiago Gonzalez and Edouard Roger-Vasselin and reach the men's doubles final at the Madrid Open. The 43-year-old Bopanna and Ebden, 35, defeated eighth seeds Gonzalez and Roger-Vasselin 5-7 7-6(3) 10-4 to reach their second ATP Masters 1000 final of the season.

The Indo-Australian pair, seeded seventh, won four of the seven return points in the tie breaker here on Thursday. The two will now take on the unseeded Russian pair of Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev, in the final on Saturday.

India call-up not far away for Rinku Singh, says Harbhajan

Harbhajan said, "That India cap is not far away from Rinku's head. He's such an inspirational player. He's run all the hard yards and worked very hard to get to where he is today. Full credit to him for having that belief in himself. His journey is a life lesson and all young kids should learn from him."

Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif also praised KKR star batter Rinku Singh.

Rahul will undergo surgery for his right upper thigh injury and subsequently report to the NCA for rehabilitation.

Ishan’s inclusion has shut the door on Wriddhiman Saha, who had staked a claim with his experience and form. Saha’s innings of 81 against Lucknow Super Giants in Ahmedabad on Sunday once again showed his intent and motivation to make a comeback into the national side.

Asian Championships: Achinta Sheuli ends 2nd in group B

HiIndia Newsdesk Indian weightlifters Ajith Narayana and Achinta Sheuli finished first and second, respectively, in Group B of the men's 73kg event at the Asian Championships here on Monday. Competing in his first senior international tournament, Ajith lifted a total of 307kg (139kg+168kg), while Achinta could only manage 305kg (140kg+165kg).

Both lifters were assigned Group B based on their entry weights. The lifters who register the highest entry weight are placed in group A, followed by B and so on.

Achinta, who is coming off a hamstring injury that forced him to withdraw from last year's World Championships, put up an underwhelming display as he could mange only three legal lifts.

The 2021 Junior World Championship silver medallist had a best effort of 140kg in snatch, and that too, in his second try. His personal best in the section is 143kg.

He had failed attempts of 169kg and 171kg in the clean and jerk section.

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SC cautions against political statements on scrapping of Muslim quota in Karnataka

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday took serious exception to political statements being made on the subjudice matter related to withdrawal of four percent Muslim quota in Karnataka, saying “some sanctity needs to be maintained”.

A bench of Justices KM Joseph, BV Nagarathna and Ahsanuddin Amanullaj said, “When the matter is pending before the court and there is court order on Karnataka Muslim quota, then there should not be any political statements on the issue. It is not appropriate. Some sanctity needs to be maintained”.

Senior advocate Dushyant Dave, appearing for the petitioners challenging scrapping of the four percent Muslim quota, said, “Everyday home minister is making statements in Karnataka that they have withdrawn four percent Muslim quota. Why should such statements be made?” Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Karnataka government objected to the statements being made, saying he is not aware of any such remarks and if anyone is saying that quota on the basis of religion should not be there, then what is wrong and it is a fact.

Justice Joseph said, “Solicitor General making a statement in the court is not a problem but some saying anything on a sub-judice matter outside the court is not appropriate.

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Making a strong pitch for the return of the BJP government in Karnataka a day before the Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday the affection he has received in the state over the last few days has been unparalleled, and it has strengthened the resolve to make it number one across all sectors. He also sought their blessings in the mission to make the state the number one in the country.

“Dream of every citizen of Karnataka is my dream. Your resolve is my resolve. When we come together and set our minds to a goal, no force in the world can stop us,” he said on Twitter. In an appeal to “brothers and sisters” of the State, he sought their blessings in the mission of making Karnataka the number one state in the country, Modi said. “My appeal is for the bright future of Karnataka. It is for the bright future of your family, especially the younger generations”, said the Prime Minister, who addressed 19 public meetings and held six roadshows in the State ahead of the polls.

World Bank’s Barjor Mehta appointed President of CEPT University

2024. Mehta, currently the Lead Urban Specialist at the World Bank, will succeed Dr Bimal Patel, who will continue in his role until Mehta assumes office.

Jaipur, May 9 (IANS) Former deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Tuesday said that Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot’s leader was not Sonia Gandhi but BJP’s Vasundhara Raje.

“This fact has become clear from the speech of the Chief Minister, which he delivered the day before yesterday in Dholpur,” he said. Pilot raised questions on Gehlot’s statement “that praised BJP leaders, but tarnished the image of the party’s own MPs and MLAs”.

Between 2019 and 2020, Patel, a physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Decatur, allegedly assaulted four of his female patients by touching them improperly during routine exams. Investigators are of the view that Patel may have victimized additional patients.

Ahmedabad:(IANS) Architecture and planning institute CEPT University on Monday announced the appointment of Barjor Mehta, an alumnus and former director of the School of Planning, as the new President and Acting Director for a five-year term, commencing January 20,

Sanjay Lalbhai, Chairperson of the Governing Body, welcomed Mehta, stating: “As a successful professional with global experience in urban planning and development, I am confident that he will carry forward the legacy and lead the institute to newer horizons.” Mehta, an architect and urban planner, has previously served as the Associate Professor of Urban Planning (19901995) and Director of the School of Planning, CEPT (1995-1997). He holds a Diploma in Architecture from the School of Architecture, CEPT, and a Master’s in Human Settlements Planning from the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok.

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ongoing diplomatic tensions with the United States hurt production.

On Sunday, Gehlot said that former CM Vasundhara Raje and two BJP leaders, namely Kailash Meghwal and Shobharani Kushwaha, helped him in saving his government. Speaking on Gehlot’s statement, Pilot said, “Gehlot should explain why there are two faces to his statement. If he says that BJP was trying to topple the government and on the other side, he says that Raje was trying to save his government, then what does he want to say.”

CII Survey says Indian companies invested $40 Billion in US

A new survey, found that 163 Indian companies have invested more than $40 billion in the United States and created nearly 4,25,000 jobs in the country,

Bengaluru: Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn has bought a huge tract of land on the outskirts of Bengaluru, the key Apple supplier said in a filing Tuesday as it looks to diversify production away from China. Also known by its official name, Hon Hai Precision Industry, Foxconn is the world’s biggest contract electronics manufacturer and a principal assembler of Apple iPhones. Both companies are seeking to diversify away from China, where much of their manufacturing is based, after strict Covid policies in recent years and

The 1.2 million-square-metre (13 million-square-foot) acquisition in Devanahalli, near the Bengaluru airport, was announced in a statement to the London Stock Exchange. Its subsidiary Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development was paying three billion rupees ($37 million) for the site, it said. Another Foxconn unit was acquiring land use rights to a 480,000-squaremetre site in Vietnam’s Nghe An province, it added.

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj S Bommai said in March that Apple would “soon” manufacture iPhones at a new plant in the state, creating “about 100,000 jobs”.

Bloomberg News reported that month that Foxconn was planning to invest $700 million in a new factory in Karnataka the same month, citing unnamed sources.

Titled “Indian Roots, American Soil,” the survey by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), was released in Washington DC by India’s Ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu with US Ambassador-designate to India Eric Garcetti.

The survey also said that Indian companies also financed US-based Research and Development (R&D) projects to the tune of nearly $1 billion and spent about $185 million as corporate social responsibility. The top ten states benefiting from jobs created by Indian companies are Texas (20,906 jobs), New York (19,162 jobs), New Jersey (17,713 jobs), Washington (14,525 jobs), Florida (14,418 jobs), California (14,334 jobs), Georgia (13,945 jobs), Ohio (12,188 jobs), Montana (9,603 jobs), Illinois (8,454 jobs).

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Hailey Bieber’s Errand-Run Outfit Includes a Miniskirt and Chunky Loafers

Bieber is a master at styling miniskirts with loafers. During a coffee run with husband Justin in New York City in January, she paired a gray pleated miniskirt with a beige V-neck sweater over a white tee, and chunky black loafers with long white socks and black sheer tights from Calzedonia. On another occasion in the city that month, the model wore a barely-there black leather miniskirt with a large leather bomber jacket—which was layered over a black sweater and a white shirt. She again finished the look with a pair of sheer tights, white crew socks, shiny black loafers, a shiny shoulder bag, and thin rectangular shades.

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Aries

Ganesha says that the people of Aries will get many opportunities to advance their careers and business this week. Although you may have to run a little more to get it. At the beginning of the week, with the help of a good friend or an influential person, you will get a chance to work on a profit plan. During this time you will be able to get the desired benefits through the power and government.

Taurus

Ganesha says that the people of Taurus who were wandering for livelihood for a long time, their wish can be fulfilled this week. This week you will get great opportunities to grow your career and business. Unexpected profit is possible in business.

Gemini

Ganesha says that at the beginning of the week, life will be seen giving you many opportunities to move forward. This time will prove to be very auspicious for those working in real estate and those working on marketing, commission, etc..

Cancer

Ganesha says that at the beginning of the week itself, the mind will remain a little disturbed due to differences with a member of the family or a dear person. During this time, financial worries will increase if more out-of-pocket money is spent on house repairs, etc.

Leo

Ganesha says thatat the beginning of the week, long pending tasks will be completed. Especially there will be progress in the works related to the ruling government. Employed people will get desired promotion or transfer..

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Ganesha says that the people of Virgo will need to control both their speech and behavior this week. A small mistake or misbehavior of yours can spoil the work done by you. At the beginning of the week, you will need to maintain a better rapport not only with your seniors but also with your juniors in your workplace.

Libra

Ganesha says that for the people

of Libra zodiac, this week includes all kinds of success and happiness related to life. At the beginning of the week, you will get an opportunity to participate in any religious or auspicious program. During this, there will be many opportunities to spend time happily with the family.

Scorpio

Ganesha says that the car of life of the people of Scorpio zodiac will be seen running fast this week too, sometimes intermittently. Overall, this week is going to be full of ups and downs for the people of Scorpio

Sagittarius

Ganesha says that the people of Sagittarius will have to work extra hard this week to complete their tasks on time and achieve the desired success. If you are able to manage your energy and time properly, then you will get the desired success.

Capricorn

Ganesha says that if the people of Capricorn were worried about something for some time, then the solution to this problem will come out this week. Concerns related to career business will go away and employed people will get desired support from both their seniors and juniors. There will be opportunities to take the business forward.

Aquarius

Ganesha says that this week is going to be better for the people of Aquarius as compared to the previous week. At the beginning of the week, you will get successful in your important tasks, due to which your mind will be happy and you will be able to carry out your tasks with new energy.

Pisces

Ganesha says that the people of Pisces should focus on their goal this week without giving importance to small things. Especially in the workplace, you must keep this in mind because your opponents may try to distract you from your goal. If you do not want your happiness to be affected, then you should avoid taking your home problems to the office and office problems to your home.

Have you ever wished you could press a “reset” button on your metabolism to improve your overall metabolic well-being? If so, you aren’t alone—according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, over 90% of Americans have suboptimal metabolic health!

If metabolic wellness is so elusive, what are we all doing wrong? And how can we take action to reset our metabolism and upgrade our whole-body health? Here, we’ve outlined seven healthy habits you can incorporate into your everyday routine to give your metabolism the reboot it needs to support you—today and well down the road.

What is metabolism?

Essentially, metabolism is the process in which your body turns what you eat (i.e., calories) into ATP energy. That ATP is then used to fuel: Complex, whole-body physiological functions (e.g., breathing, food digestion and nutrient absorption, blood circulation, etc.)

Complex physiological reactions (e.g., RNA transcription, DNA synthesis, neuronal cell signaling in the brain) Actions that require more energy (e.g., physical activity, immune response, inflammatory balance)

What causes a slow or fast metabolism?

While we think of our metabolism as how quickly we metabolize food or burn calories, it’s so much more than that. In fact, when you hear someone saying they have a “fast” or “slow” metabolism, they’re really referring to their metabolic rate.

An individual’s basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the number of calories an individual needs to carry out basic physiological functions (again: breathing, digestion, blood circulation, etc.). Their resting metabolic rate (RMR), aka resting energy expenditure (REE), is the actual number of calories they burn at rest. A person with a “fast” metabolism has a higher REE than someone with a “slow” metabolism.

Now, before you get discouraged, it’s important to point out that your metabolic rate is influenced by a number of factors—some of which are fixed (e.g., genetics, biological sex, age) and many of which can be optimized (e.g., mitochondrial health, muscle mass, adiposity, insulin sensitivity, thyroid hormone health, nutrition, timing of meals, stress levels, sleep health, physical activity, and more).

How to reset your metabolism.

Like all aspects of wellness, there’s no magic solution to reset your metabolism (not in a push-a-buttonand-poof!” kind of way, at least!). The only way to truly optimize your metabolic rate and effectively “rev up” your metabolism is to incorporate certain healthy habits and lifestyle changes into your everyday life. Try implementing these changes into your daily and/or weekly routine— you’ll be surprised by how big a difference small, consistent healthy habits can make in your overall metabolic well-being!

7 Easy Ways To Reset Your Metabolism & Enhance Whole-Body Health

sessions, and work with a trainer if you’re new to the lifting world and your budget allows.”

Incorporating cardio into your weekly workout schedule is also key for metabolism support and overall longevity. You can help increase your heart rate and burn calories with both aerobic (running, walking, swimming, biking, hiking) and anaerobic (weightlifting, HIIT) activities.

5. Try fasting to give your cells a rest. To truly give your metabolism a reboot, consider scheduling designated times for calorie intake. Evidence suggests multiple forms of fasting can help promote metabolic health2 and overall longevity.

An individual’s basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the number of calories an individual needs to carry out basic physiological functions (again: breathing, digestion, blood circulation, etc.). Their resting metabolic rate (RMR), aka resting energy expenditure (REE), is the actual number of calories they burn at rest. A person with a “fast” metabolism has a higher REE than someone with a “slow” metabolism.

1. Stay properly hydrated

Yes, you really can start to reset your metabolism by simply drinking more H2O. Water is critical for metabolic reactions in your cells, from energy production and immune pathways, to hormone signaling and other essential physiological processes.

According to a 2016 Frontiers in Nutrition review, drinking water has also been shown to trigger waterinduced thermogenesis—a process that can increase your metabolic rate by up to 30%1 for an hour. So, grab your favorite reusable water bottle and fill up!

2. Eat a balanced, nutritious diet. It may seem obvious, but eating a whole foods-laden, nutrient-rich diet filled with healthy macro- and micronutrients is key to supporting a healthy metabolism.

Prioritizing complex carbs (e.g., whole grains, legumes, fruit, fibrous or starchy veggies), lean protein (e.g., fish, poultry, legumes, nuts, seeds), healthy fats (e.g., olive oil, avocados, nuts, seeds, fatty fish), and lots and lots of plant foods (which are packed with fiber and phytonutrients), herbs, and spices in your daily snacks and meals will help promote satiety, blood sugar balance, healthy lipid levels, and fat metabolism.

3. Take a metabolism-supporting supplement

For comprehensive and holistic metabolism support, consider adding a premium metabolism supplement like mindbodygreen’s metabolism+ to your daily routine.

This multidimensional formula features five clinically researched botanical extracts (capsaicin, veld grape, grains of paradise, and caffeine and EGCG from green tea) that have been shown to promote healthy

weight and body composition, balance energy and appetite hormone levels, support energy expenditure, combat visceral fat accumulation, increase thermogenic calorie and fat burn, and enhance overall cardiometabolic health (including blood pressure, blood sugar, and lipid levels).*

Note: Nutritional strategies (like supplementation) are designed to be most effective when part of an overall healthy lifestyle that optimizes daily energy balance via mindful nutrition, physical activity, and other holistic well-being tips mentioned in this article.

4. Get your body moving.

The more you move, the better! This means adding workouts to your weekly routine, as well as taking small but intentional measures to increase your physical activity throughout the day (think: parking further from the store when running errands, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, and getting up to stretch and move around in between work tasks at your desk). When it comes to working out, be sure that some of your physical activity includes strength exercises that help build and preserve muscle—if you recall, your percentage of muscle mass directly impacts your metabolic rate (i.e., the higher your muscle mass, the more calories you expend while resting).

Integrative registered dietitian Whitney Crouch, RDN, CLT recommends lifting heavy weights two to three times a week. “Start with weights that feel like you’re putting in effort (we’re not talking circa 1980 Jazzercise!) and that you can still maintain good form while lifting,” she previously shared with mindbodygreen. “Then, work your way up over time with both the weight and frequency per week of your

“As long as the person is not underweight or malnourished, the single most powerful intervention to improve metabolism is to go without food for a period of time— or, at least make your body think that it is,” Harvard psychiatrist and author of Brain Energy, Chris Palmer, M.D., previously explained to mindbodygreen.

“You can think of these processes as a ‘clean cycle’ and a ‘reboot’ for your cells,” he says. “[Fasting] forces your body to burn fat, increase autophagy, and increase the health and number of mitochondria in your cells. All of these can have a powerful and beneficial effect on metabolism.”

It’s worth noting that fasting in any form can impact hormone levels, so be sure to do your own research (our comprehensive guide on intermittent fasting is a good place to start) and listen to your body—especially if you’re a woman!

6. Start a meditation practice.

In a 2018 CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics study, healthy adults saw an overall improvement in their metabolic profile (specifically, a significant decrease in total cholesterol, triglyceride, and blood glucose levels) after eight weeks of meditation.

This is because your stress (cortisol) levels can impact your metabolism. As such, researchers have found that introducing a mindfulness practice (such as meditation) can help decrease your baseline stress levels and support your overall metabolic well-being. If you aren’t sure how, exactly, to start a meditation practice, you can check out our beginner’s guide here.

7. Improve your sleep health.

A quality sleep routine is absolutely essential for metabolic (and whole-body) wellness. In a 2021 observational study, better sleep health (i.e., superior regularity, satisfaction, alertness, timing, efficiency, and duration) was associated with greater weight and fat loss3 in adults with overweight or obesity.

Getting adequate shuteye every night helps your body combat oxidative stress, maintain hormone balance, and regulate a number of other metabolic processes. If you’re trying to completely reset and recharge your

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