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Opinions

“By constructing BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, you have constructed a lighthouse. It shall give its light forever for generations in the form of knowledge.

This is a temple of humanity; a temple of faith; a temple of universal love; a temple of universal brotherhood.”

- Pujya Swami Govinddev Giri

Treasurer of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust

“The diversity resonated with me greatly, and the respect for one another and for one another’s gifts. The intelligence of the children, the dedication that they have, and the inclusivity, the way they work together. It’s one big family, and that’s what I got out of it.”

Biden admin to establish firstever national strategy to counter Islamophobia

- Tanya Lehmann

“I had the fortune to meet Mahant Swami Maharaj nearly 48 years ago. I stayed with him. All these years, one thing I observed, he is nothing but the embodiment of Hindu culture, Hindu values and Hindu dharma.”

“The message of Akshardham is clear.

It is for everyone. It is not confined to one religion; it is for humanity. I think that people who want to search for something, the truth of life - they should come to this place. Many answers which you don’t get in your life, you will find them here.”

- Arif Aajakia

Human Rights Activist

- Jeffrey Armstrong

Vedic Academy of Sciences & Arts

“We are so happy to have 400 organizations of our Sanatana Dharma gathered here to celebrate the accomplishment of BAPS. We honor the devotion in their hearts.

We take inspiration from their guru bhakti & appreciate their wonderful achievement here.”

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“I encourage everyone, no matter what your background is, no matter what your religion is, to come see what’s happening here in Robbinsville, Akshardham, New Jersey. Robbinsville is second to none.”

- Seth Lewis

Member of Illinois Senate

“When you walk in the door here, you check out your ego, your individuality, and you join the broader sea of humanity that really is one at the core, and you can feel it here. Akshardham is overwhelmingly beautiful to a degree that I had never imagined.”

- Gaurav Shah

“This will transcend generations, thousands of years from now. When we are not here, this will still be here as a testament to the importance of inclusion and unity and embracing others.”

- Mayor Lisa Morotta Rocky Hill, CT

“It’s not the number of breaths you take in your life; it’s the number of times your breath gets taken away. I feel this is the eighth wonder of the world, and not just because of the structure, but because of how it happened.”

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“I was really inspired today because the Festival of Inspirations celebrates the things that America really needs more than ever right now: a sense of community, rootedness, serving others.

Those things are in decline, and we see that across our country, unfortunately.”

- Michael Adams

Secretary of State, Kentucky

“The spiritual approach when it comes to the temple and everything around it, because sometimes when you’re lost in your own life, living the daily life, you forget about that side and it’s really cool to see that this exists, and you can definitely learn from it.”

“We are truly on holy ground today.

This monument that has been erected, the wonderful way in which the architects have given so much detail is awe-inspiring. But what makes this powerful most of all is the people who are part of this great movement.”

“I heard the stories of the amazing volunteers. They sacrificed to put this amazing temple together. Absolutely phenomenal. And that really resonates with me as I served in the US Air Force.

Your service gave me so much hope for humanity. It was really, really special.”

“As I entered this beautiful place, I was drawn to see light in the ornate architecture, and I realized I was looking heavenward. This is what a temple should do, turning us to God.”

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Akshardham is majestic, it’s magical, it’s mystical.”

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Biden admin to establish first-ever national strategy to counter Islamophobia HiIndia Newsdesk

Washington: (IANS) The White House has announced that US President Joe Biden's administration is set to establish the country's first-ever national strategy to counter Islamophobia.

At a press briefing on Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Karine JeanPierre said: "President Biden ran for office to restore the soul of our nation.

He is unequivocal: there is no place for hate in America against anyone. Period."

"We look forward to continuing our work with community leaders, advocates, members of Congress, and more to develop the strategy -- which will be a joint effort led by the Domestic Policy Council and the National Security Council -- and counter the scourge of Islamophobia and hate in all its forms."

She went on to say that " for too long, Muslims in the US, and those perceived to be Muslim, such as Arabs and Sikhs, have endured a disproportionate number of hate-fueled attacks and other discriminatory incidents".

Biden to travel to US city where mass shooting killed 18 HiIndia Newsdesk

Washington, Nov 2 (IANS) US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Lewiston, Maine, on Friday to pay respects to the 18 people who lost their lives in a mass shooting last week.

“The President and First Lady will pay respects to the victims of this horrific attack and grieve with families and community members, as well as meet with first responders, nurses, and others on the front lines of the response,” CNN quoted the White House as saying in statement.

King Charles says 'no excuse' for Kenya colonial violence

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King Charles has acknowledged the "abhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violence committed against Kenyans" during their independence struggle.

On his state visit to Kenya, the King addressed the "wrongdoings" of Britain's colonial era.

He told a state banquet in Nairobi of his "greatest sorrow and regret" and that there was "no excuse".

But the King did not deliver a formal apology - which would have to be decided by government ministers.

In response, Kenya's President William Ruto praised the King's courage for addressing such "uncomfortable truths".

Donald Trump Jr testifies in New York civil fraud trial

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"President Biden ran for office to restore the soul of our nation. He is unequivocal: there is no place for hate in America against anyone. Period" This is the "latest step as part of President Biden’s directive last year to establish an interagency group to increase and

better coordinate US government efforts to counter Islamophobia, antisemitism, and related forms of bias and discrimination within the US", JeanPierre was quoted as saying in a White House statement. The initiative comes amid a spike in antisemitism incidents and increased fears of Islamophobia across the US in the wake of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

Israel Gaza: Joe Biden calls for 'pause' in conflict

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US President Joe Biden has called for a "pause" in the Israel-Hamas conflict in a campaign speech in Minneapolis.

The president was speaking to a group of about 200 people when a woman interrupted him and asked him to call for a ceasefire.

Describing herself as a rabbi, she said: "I need you to call for a ceasefire right now."

"I think we need a pause," Mr Biden said. A pause would "give time to get the prisoners out", he said.

White House officials later explained he had meant both getting hostages held by Hamas out and humanitarian aid in, the Associated Press reports.

Israel has been bombing Gaza since the 7 October Hamas attacks that killed 1,400 people and saw 239 people taken hostage.

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says more than 8,700 people have been killed since Israel's retaliatory bombing began.

Mr Biden initially threw his support behind Israel, but his position appears to have changed amid a humanitarian crisis and high civilian death toll in Gaza.

His call for a pause marks a slight change in tone from White House officials, who long maintained they would not get involved in how Israel, a close ally, carried out its military operations.

US Federal Reserve holds interest rates at 22-year high

Jerome Powell, the US central bank's chairman, says price rises still need to be kept under control HiIndia Newsdesk

The US central bank has held its key interest rate at its current 22-year high as it seeks to stabilise price rises, which had recently reached near-record levels.

The Federal Reserve's rate target remains at 5.25%-5.5%. The bank has been raising borrowing costs with the hope of cooling the economy and slowing inflation, the rate at which prices rise.

It comes after recent data showed the US economy grew faster than expected.

Raising interest rates is one mechanism that central banks can use to tackle inflation. The theory is that by raising interest rates and making it more expensive to borrow, consumers will spend less and that would lead to slower price rises. The bank had faced criticism, with some suggesting that holding interest rates at higher levels could put the US economy at risk of entering a recession.

The eldest son of former President Donald Trump has said he did not work on the financial statements at the centre of a civil fraud trial that threatens the family's property empire. Donald Trump Jr, 45, appeared relaxed in the New York City court as he cracked jokes and denied wrongdoing.

Cornell University student arrested for making antisemitic threats HiIndia Newsdesk

New York,: (IANS) A student at the prestigious Cornell University in the US has been arrested for making violent antisemitic threats against his Jewish classmates. Patrick Dai, the 21-year-old third year student at Cornell, was arrested on Tuesday on “a federal criminal complaint charging him with posting threats to kill or injure another using interstate communications”, CNN quoted the US attorney’s office for New York’s northern district as saying.

Anti-war protesters interrupt US Senate hearing on funding for Israel

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Washington: (IANS) Multiple anti-war protesters demanding an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip repeatedly interrupted a US Senate hearing held on the administration's massive budget request for funding Israel and Ukraine amid the ongoing wars in the two nations.

The Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Tuesday, attended by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin as witnesses giving testimonies, was interrupted at least six times by the anti-war protesters, who called for an end to the brutality and condemned the US for "aiding the massacre", reports Xinhua news agency Minutes into Blinken's opening remarks, a man in the audience was heard shouting "ceasefire now". "save the children of Gaza" and "Where is your pride, America?" before he was escorted out of the room by Capitol Police.

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Israel Strikes Gaza Refugee Camp Apartments for Second Day, Says Hamas

Li Keqiang: Ex-Chinese premier sidelined by Xi dies at 68

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The Hamas-run government in Gaza says Israeli airstrikes have hit apartment buildings in a refugee camp near Gaza City for a second day in a row, causing many deaths and injuries. The toll from Wednesday's strikes was not immediately known.

Meanwhile, dozens of people with foreign passports entered the Rafah crossing from Gaza to Egypt. It appeared to be the first time that foreign passport holders have been allowed to leave the besieged territory since the start of the Israel-Hamas war more than three weeks ago.

Communications and internet services were gradually being restored after the second major cut in five days, according to Paltel, the main service provider.

India-born author Nandini Das wins 2023 British Academy Book Prize

Humanitarian aid agencies have warned that such blackouts severely disrupt their work in an already dire situation in Gaza.

The Palestinian death toll in the IsraelHamas war has reached 8,525, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza. In the occupied West Bank, more than 122 Palestinians have been killed in violence and Israeli raids.

More than 1,400 people in Israel have been killed, most of them civilians slain in the initial October 7 Hamas rampage that started the fighting.

In addition, around 240 hostages were taken from Israel into Gaza by the militant group. One of the captives, a female Israeli soldier, was rescued in a special forces operation.

Bangladesh: Political violence grips country as election looms

Former Chinese premier Li Keqiang HiIndia Newsdesk

Former Chinese premier Li Keqiang has died of a heart attack aged 68. State media said he died at 10 minutes past midnight on Friday despite "all-out" efforts to revive him. Li was once tipped to be the country's future leader but was overtaken by President Xi Jinping. A trained economist, he held the second highest-ranked position in China, though in recent years, he was widely isolated amongst China's top leadership.

He was the only incumbent top official who didn't belong to Mr Xi's loyalists group.

Two Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza: IDF

Nandini Das HiIndia Newsdesk

India-born author Nandini Das has been named the winner of the 2023 British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding, a leading international non-fiction prize worth GBP 25,000, for her book ‘Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire’.

The UK-based academic’s debut work, described as the “true origin story of Britain and India told through England’s first diplomatic mission to the Mughal courts”, was revealed as this year’s winner at a ceremony at the British Academy in London on Tuesday evening.

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Weeks of mounting political tension have erupted into protests and bloodshed in Bangladesh, leaving the country on edge ahead of general elections due in January.

Several senior opposition leaders were arrested last Sunday, a day after a massive rally against the government turned violent, resulting in the deaths of at least two opposition supporters.

The rejuvenated main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has intensified protests calling on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.

The BNP and its allies want a neutral

interim government ahead of the general elections, arguing that free and fair polls are not possible under Ms Hasina. The government led by her Awami League has rejected this demand.

The BNP rally in the capital Dhaka attracted tens of thousands of people one of the biggest gatherings seen there in a decade. But things soon turned violent. Police fired rubber bullets and tear gas while opposition supporters threw stones and bricks. Some roads in the capital resembled a war zone, strewn with exploded sound grenades, tear gas shells and broken glass.

'We were asked to kill people', arrested Hamas terrorist tells Shin Bet HiIndia Newsdesk

Tel Aviv: (IANS) Omar Abu Rasha, a Hamas terrorist part of the killer squad of the terror outfit on October 7 who has been taken into custody by the Israelli intelligence, has said during interrogators that they were asked to simply kill people.

Shin Bet, the Israeli intelligence agency, has released a video footage of the interrogation in which he could be heard saying: “The mission was simply to kill. We were asked to kill any person we come across, and not to kidnap."

He also said that he was not asked to differentiate between man and woman

while killing them.

Rasha was one of the members of the Hamas terror squad of October 7 who reached Kfar Aza and killed people indiscriminately.

W h e n a s k e d w hy t h e y k i l l e d indiscriminately, he said, "We were told that all the people in Kfar Aza were settlers.” Rasha also said that he killed many persons during the attack on Kfar Aza, including children. The arrested terrorist also said that if his father had known that he had killed people, he would have shot him dead.

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Tel Aviv: (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday that it has lost two soldiers since the incursion inside Gaza began on Friday.

IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari in a press conference here also confirmed the attack on Gaza's largest refugee camp in Jabalia. He said that the IDF had killed Ibrahim Biari, the Northern commander of Hamas, who was based in Jabalia. Hagari added that many Hamas militants were also neutralised in the attack.

Bolivia cuts diplomatic ties with Israel amid Hamas conflict HiIndia Newsdesk

La Paz: (IANS) Bolivia has severed diplomatic ties with Israel "in repudiation and condemnation of the aggressive and disproportionate military offensive" in the Gaza Strip amid the Jewish nation's ongoing conflict with the Hamas militant group. "Bolivia decided to break diplomatic relations with the state of Israel in repudiation and condemnation of the aggressive and disproportionate Israeli military offensive taking place in the Gaza Strip," Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Freddy Mamani said.

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Indian-origin Physiotherapist Charged in Canada Sexual Assault Case

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Toronto, Nov 2 (IANS) A 53-yearold Indian-origin physiotherapist has been arrested and charged in connection with sexually assaulting a victim at his clinic in Canada’s Ontario province, police said.

Iraj Daneshvar was arrested after police received information on October 23 that a victim was sexually assaulted during a physiotherapy visit at a clinic in the area of Yonge Street and Centre Street in Richmond Hill.

Investigators with the York Regional Police charged Daneshvar with one count of sexual assault causing bodily harm on October 30.

Police believe there may be more victims and are urging anyone with more information to come forward.

In August this year, 55-year-old Ajay Gupta was arrested in Toronto for allegedly sexually assaulting two women during job interviews.

Toronto Police said that during the interviews, Gupta would instruct the victims how to meditate and then sexually assault them.

Arvind Kejriwal skips ED summons, demands withdrawal of notice HiIndia Newsdesk

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday did not appear before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in an excise policy-linked case and wrote to the agency demanding withdrawal of the notice summoning him, claiming it was “illegal and politically motivated”.

According to official sources, the ED is now expected to issue fresh summons to him. Earlier in the day, an AAP source said Kejriwal will go to Madhya Pradesh’s Singrauli where he will take part in a roadshow along with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

The Delhi Chief Minister’s Office said that in the reply to the probe agency’s notice, Kejriwal alleged the summons was

Rajasthan Congress Chief’s Sons Summoned In Paper Leak Money Laundering Case HiIndia Newsdesk

Jaipur: Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra’s sons have been summoned by the ED over money laundering charges in the alleged leak of exam papers last year for recruitment of government school teachers.

The money laundering case stems from first information reports (FIRs) filed by the

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Ne w D e l h i , Nov 2 ( IA N S ) Tr i n a m o o l Congress leader Mahua Moit r a w i l l app e ar before the Parliament’s Ethics Committee on Thursday in connection with the alleged cashfor-questions charges. Moitra, who is a Lok Sabha MP from West Bengal’s Krishnanagar constituency, was summoned by the Ethics Committee to appear before it on October 31.

However, the committee once again summoned her for questioning on November 2 after the Trinamool leader wrote to the Committee that she cannot appear on October 31 citing prior engagement. Moitra on Wednesday had written to the Ethics ommittee demanding to crossexamine complainant and Supreme Court lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai and Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani.

Rajasthan Police against several people. The ED action is likely to spark a controversy in the Congress-ruled state where the assembly election will be held later this month. The ED had first raided multiple locations in Rajasthan as part of the exam paper leak investigation in June this year.

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Earlier in the day, an AAP source said the Delhi chief minister will go to Madhya Pradesh’s Singrauli where he will take part in a roadshow along with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

“illegal, politically motivated” and aimed at preventing him from campaigning in the poll-bound states.

It was also “vague, motivated and unsustainable in law”, Kejriwal has alleged while claiming the notice was sent to him for extraneous considerations at the behest of the BJP. The Delhi chief minister questioned in what capacity was he called for questioning by the probe agency. “The said summons is not clear as to the capacity in which I am being summoned i.e. as a witness or a suspect.”

He also said that the notice failed to provide details or reasons for him being called for questioning and termed it a “fishing and roving” exercise by the Enforcement Directorate.

Toronto, Nov 2 (IANS) Though Canada will admit 485,000 new immigrants in 2024 as in 2023, it plans to raise the numbers to 500,000 by 2025.

Unveiling immigration plans for 2024-26, Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, said on Wednesday that immigration levels will be capped at 500,000 from 2026.

As India is Canada’s biggest source of immigration and students, Indians will be the biggest beneficiary of these levels

because they are going to get the lion’s share of a record 281,135 newcomers under the economic category and 114,000 under the family category.

Last year, over 118,000 Indians took up Canadian permanent residency (PR), accounting for a quarter of all 437,120 newcomers to Canada.

The new immigration targets will push up Canada’s population each year by 1.3 per cent.

In fact, record immigration levels have helped the Canadian population cross the 40-million mark even as the country faces an acute housing shortage.

The Justin Trudeauled government is sticking to high immigration levels despite opinion polls showing opposition to the plan because of the housing crunch. “Canada will continue to welcome newcomers and ensure that they are supported in their new lives,” Miller added.

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Washington, Nov 2 (IANS) The US has witnessed an increase in infant mortality rates in 2022, for the first time in more than two decades, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

An estimated 20,538 US infants died in 2022, a 3 per cent increase from the 19,928 deaths in 2021, Xinhua news agency quoted the report as saying.

It was the first year-on-year increase in the rate since 2001 to 2022.

Solution To Taliban Is Bajrang Bali’s Mace: Yogi Adityanath

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A 52-year-old lady doctor Talat Khan who was sitting at a picnic table in her apartment complex of Conroe, Texas was fatally stabbed by a man. Now the

police have charged the 24-year-old Miles Joseph Fridrich with murder.

The incident happened on Saturday when police were dispatched to an apartment complex. According to an eyewitness, the man stabbed the lady multiple times and then checked her pulse and then again stabbed her three times and ran away. The Conroe police have taken the man into custody and the motive behind the murder still remains unknown as the police are investigating the case.

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Alwar, Rajasthan: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath drew parallels between the Israel-Hamas war and the Congress vs BJP fight in Rajasthan.

Addressing a rally in Rajasthan’s Alwar, Yogi Adityanath said, “Are you watching, how the Taliban mindset is being crushed in Gaza? Hitting the target and crushing it with precision”. He further said that the solution to the Taliban is Bajrang Bali’s mace.

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New York: (IANS) Two suspects broke into a Hindu temple in California's Sacramento city and stole its donation box, police said.

Officers from the Sacramento Police Department reached Hari Om Radha Krishna Mandir in La Mancha Way at about 2:15 am after receiving reports of a burglary early on Monday morning.

Surveillance videos captured two The footage showed them thieves racing to the altar and going taking the box, which weighed right through to the donation box, the close to 100 pounds, behind CBS News reported. the temple building and The footage showed them taking the box, which weighed close to 100 pounds, shoving it in a getaway car behind the temple building and shoving before fleeing off. it in a getaway car before fleeing off. tried to break-in via the front, back and Temple keeper Guru Maharaj told CBS side doors.

News that the box contained thousands "It's a very big hit to our community and of dollars.

"Looks like whoever has done it, it we're here to help people out," Maharaj said. "We have this land here. We are was premeditated," Maharaj told the about to build 40 rooms of a homeless channel. "The first thing I saw was the curtains blowing and I said, 'Oh, my center so we can help people out, and if God. Somebody is in the building'," these things happen - if they continue to happen - how can we help other people?"

Maharaj's wife said, adding that they

US mother who fled to India indicted for murder of minor son

Indian-Americans Khanna, Ramaswamy set for Nov 1 square off

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New York: (IANS) A US woman, who fled to India in March this year with her Indian-origin husband, has been indicted by a grand jury in the state of Texas for the murder of her missing six-year-old son with special needs.

Cindy Rodriguez-Singh boarded a flight to India with Arshdeep Singh and her six other children just before a welfare check at the family's home in Everman found Noel RodriguezAlvarez missing.

Police continue to search for Noel, who was last seen in late October or early November last year in a hospital where his twin sisters were born.

Witnesses told police that he appeared "unhealthy and malnourished". Cindy, who "severely abused and neglected" the child, faces charges of capital murder, two counts of injury to a child, and one count of abandoning without the intent to return in the disappearance of Noel, police said.

No arrests have been made so far and investigators are asking people who may recognise the suspects or have information related to the theft to call the Sacramento Police Department.

Condemning the incident in a message posted on X, US-based advocacy organisation Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) asked the Sacramento Police "to take this issue very seriously and investigate it as a potential hate crime and the violation of a sacred space".

Earlier this year in January, burglars targeted Shri Omkarnath Temple at Brazos Valley in Texas and stole its donation box.

Washington: (IANS) Republican p r e s i d e n t i a l c a n d i d a t e Vi v e k R amaswamy and Democratic congressman Ro Khanna are set to square off on November 1 at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College in Manchester.

The two Indian-Americans, who share a common interest in innovation as a way to advance the US economy, will debate

on ideological and political divides between the conservatives and liberals in America today, The Hill reported.

While four-term California congressman Khanna is likely to pitch his populist economic vision for the US, Ramaswamy will present his blueprint for the country, drawing from populist ideas and rhetoric from the GOP side.

New Hampshire is a familiar stomping ground for Khanna where he has travelled on several occasions, most recently during the midterms and leadup to the 2024 election cycle, promoting Democrats. James Pindell, a reporter at The Boston Globe and an NBC/MSNBC on-air political contributor who has covered New Hampshire politics for over 20 years, will be moderating the debate.

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New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Saleemul Huq, a globally acclaimed climate adaptation science expert and a formidable voice representing the developing world, passed away in Dhaka in Bangladesh on Saturday night, his organisation said.

He was 71 years-old.

Huq was a Bangladeshi-British scientist and Director of the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), and a key member of the COP28 Advisory Committee.

He had been a lead author of the third, fourth and fifth assessment reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and he also advised the Least Developed Countries (LDC) group in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Indian-origin man charged with teen's murder in London

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New Delhi: The Russian government announced on Wednesday that it has decided to simplify norms for Indian nationals wishing to open their bank accounts in Russian banks while staying in India.

Taking to X, the Russian Embassy in India shared about the move saying, "We're excited to announce the decision of the Russian Government to introduce simplified norms for Indian nationals

Under this move, Indian national tourists or students can reach out to an Indian bank which has a collaboration with the Russian Central Bank and can open their bank account, following conveniently obtain a bank card to initiate financial transactions in Russia. seeking to open bank accounts with Russian financial institutions. It is now possible to open bank accounts or deposit funds in Russian banks remotely."

Under this move, Indian national tourists or students can reach out to an Indian bank which has a collaboration with the Russian Central Bank and can open their bank account, following conveniently obtain a bank card to initiate financial transactions in Russia

Indian-origin man has been charged with the murder of a teen, who was found dead with stab wounds in Croydon, south London.

Sahil Sharma will appear in custody at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on Tuesday in connection with the murder of 19-year-old fellow Indian Mehak Sharma.

A special post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place on October 31 and Mehak's next of kin have been informed and formal identification awaits, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement. Sahil is believed to have been an Indian national who arrived in the UK recently, according to The Independent. Police are asking anyone with information that may assist the investigation, including anyone who saw or heard a disturbance on October 29 afternoon, to contact them.

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Nitin Gadkari Urges Support for BJP Candidates

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The BJP continued to push its development agenda in pollbound Mizoram with Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari asserting on Monday that he would deliver what he declared.

Addressing a poll rally in the Dampa constituency under Mamit district bordering Assam, Tripura and Bangladesh, Gadkari talked about the road and bridge infrastructure being created by his ministry in the state, which goes to polls on November 7.

He also compared his own track record with other politicians while appealing to the voters to “test” the BJP by giving them an opportunity.

Towards the end of his 27-minute speech, Gadkari said: “I am not that type of leader and politician who only declares slogans. In the whole of India, nobody can ask me about my declaration. When I stand to declare anything, I am always going to complete that, that is my track record.”

Israel has refused any ceasefire in its war against Hamas as their ground forces continue to fight the Palestinian Hamas group in the Gaza strip along with aerial bombardments in response to the October 7 terror attack.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday a ceasefire will not happen since that would amount to surrendering to Hamas. “Calls for a ceasefire are calls for Israel to surrender to Hamas, to surrender to terrorism... this will not happen,” he told a foreign briefing, vowing Israel would “fight until this battle is won”. The US, an ally, too has objected to a ceasefire.

Netanyahu’s government is facing mounting pressure amid a hostage situation with around 230 Israelis and foreign nationals being held captive in the Gaza Strip. Hostages remain an

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has re c e ive d a threat email from an unidentified person seeking Rs 400 crore, police said on Tuesday.

Ambani’s company received the email on Monday.

It is the third threat email sent to Ambani in four days, an official said.

Earlier, an FIR was registered at Gamdevi police station here based on a complaint filed by the industrialist’s security in-charge after the first email, seeking Rs 20 crore, was received from an unidentified person on Friday.

important political currency for the Hamas and had been a major reason for negotiations for Israel in the past.

Hamas yesterday released a video of three women who were taken hostage

Indian-American CEO Settles $50M Medicaid Rebate Claims

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Netanyahu’s government is facing mounting pressure amid a hostage situation with around 230 people being held hostage in the Gaza Strip.

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Missouri-based Nostrum Laboratories and its CEO, Nirmal Mulye, an Indianorigin executive, have agreed to pay a settlement of at least $3,825,000, potentially reaching up to $50 million, to resolve allegations of underpaying Medicaid rebates for their drug Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension (Nitro OS). This settlement stems from violations of the False Claims Act and is dependent on Nostrum’s financial condition.

The allegations revolved around Nostrum’s failure to pay appropriate rebates to state Medicaid programs, diverting resources from vulnerable Americans while seeking profits. The FBI’s Boston field office revealed that Nostrum had improperly calculated the

rebates it owed, even after significantly increasing the cost of one of their drugs.

Nostrum had acquired Nitro OS in December 2015, marketing it under its preexisting FDA approval. After temporarily halting production in January 2018 due to non-compliance with updated FDA guidance, Nostrum resumed manufacturing and hiked the drug’s price from $474.75 to $2,392.32 per bottle. Despite being notified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to pay the higher calculated amounts, Nostrum argued that the new version of Nitro OS was a “new” drug, resulting in withheld rebates.

The settlement addresses civil claims for knowingly failing to pay required rebate amounts from October 1, 2018, through March 31, 2020.

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Arvind Kejriwal Summoned By Probe Agency HiIndia Newsdesk

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been summoned for questioning in the alleged liquor scam by the Enforcement Directorate, which is probing the money laundering angle. He has been asked to present himself at the Delhi office of the Central agency on November 2.

In April, the Central Bureau of Investigation had summoned Mr Kejriwal for questioning on the same issue, though he was not named as an accused in the First Information Report filed by the agency on August 17 last year.

Apple’s “Scary Fast” Event: New M3 Chip, iMac, MacBook Unveiled

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Satellite images show China buildup along Line of Actual Control New Delhi: Satellite images suggest a massive deployment of the Chinese army along the Line of Actual Control facing Yangtze in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh, which witnessed Chinese incursions last December, sources in the security establishment

during their October 7 attack, the deadliest in Israel’s history. Netanyahu denounced the anguished images of the three women as “cruel psychological propaganda” and vowed to do everything to bring home the kidnapped people.

In another instance, a woman soldier was freed from Gaza Strip by the Israeli army during their ground operations.

“Last night, soldier Ori Megidish was released during a ground operation after being kidnapped by Hamas on October 7,” Israeli army said in a statement.

told The Telegraph on Monday.

The development bolsters the suspicion, expressed by military veterans, that China intends to change the status quo in Arunachal the way it has done in eastern Ladakh, where it has occupied close to 2,000sq km of India-claimed territory since May 2020.

San Francisco: Apple Inc. announced new a iMac, laptops and the third generation of its in-house Mac processor line on Monday, rolling out an M3 chip with major improvements to overall performance and graphics horsepower. The new chip lineup relies on advanced 3-nanometer manufacturing technology and more efficiently handles graphics processing, Apple said in a presentation Monday.

The base model has eight main cores - the processing engines on a chip - in addition to 10 cores for graphics.

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Saudi Arabia to bid for FIFA World Cup 2034

Tendulkar’s statue in 'lofted drive' pose unveiled at Wankhede Stadium Pakistan bounce back with a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh

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Geneva (IANS) Saudi Arabia has declared its interest in hosting the 2034 World Cup, FIFA confirmed on Tuesday. The world football governing body also received interest confirmations from Morocco, Portugal and Spain to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup and from Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay to host celebratory games, reports Xinhua This first step will be followed by thorough bidding processes for both FIFA World Cup editions, with the hosts to be appointed by the member associations gathered at FIFA Congresses in 2024, FIFA announced.

FIFA will open a dialogue with bidders before publishing evaluation reports. The FIFA Congress will discuss the reports and appoint the hosts of the respective competitions.

Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday unveiled a grand and gleaming bronze statue of Sachin Tendulkar at the Wankhede Stadium here.

Present on the occasion were Sachin Tendulkar and his entire family, Sports Minister Sanjay Bansode, Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, BCCI Secretary Jai Shah, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) President Amol Kale, Secreatry Ajinkya Naik and other BCCI and MCA office-bearers.

Commissioned by MCA, the statue depicting the cricket icon in his trademark ‘lofted drive’ pose is the first-ever erected for any legend at the 49-year-old Wankhede Stadium, and

WTA Finals: Swiatek moves past Gauff to go 2-0 up in Chetumal Group

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Cancun (Mexico), Nov 2 (IANS) Iga Swiatek looks intent on regaining her No.1 ranking as she defeated Coco Gauff 6-0, 7-5 at the WTA Finals group match.

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The legendary Inzamam-ul-Haq on Monday resigned as the chairman of the national selection committee after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) initiated an inquiry to probe if his association with a company that manages a number of national team players pertains to conflict of interest.

The PCB has formed a five-member committee to probe Inzamam's role in the company – Yazoo International -- where he shares the same agent who manages captain Babar Azam, pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan ."I have sent my resignation as I feel the role of a chief selector is that of a judge and I thought it is best to step aside till this inquiry is going on," Inzamam said on 'Samaa' TV.

is placed prominently at the Sachin Tendulkar Stand.

It has been created by Ahmednagarbased sculptor Pramod Kamble, who said the larger-than-life size statue stands 14 feet tall.

Swiatek is now 2-0 here, but has not officially qualified for the semifinals after Ons Jabeur beat Marketa Vondrousova in straight sets, WTA Tour reports.

The Pole is now in an excellent position to win the Chetumal Group and advance to the semifinals, pending the result of the later match. Gauff, meanwhile, will likely have to defeat Vondrousova on Friday to have a chance to lock down the second spot in the group.With loss on Wednesday night, Gauff ended a 0-for-7 streak against Swiatek in the Cincinnati semifinals, but their past two matches have been one-sided. Gauff, 19, has been scorching hot since August.

Palestinian flags displayed during Pakistan-Bangladesh ODI in Kolkata

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Kolkata: (IANS) Four spectators who came to the Eden Gardens to witness the Pakistan-Bangladesh match of the ODI World Cup 2023 on Tuesday evening were taken away by security personnel from the stadium after they displayed Palestinian flags as an expression of solidarity towards Palestine in the recent

Israel-Hamas conflict. The four persons, as per state police sources, were detailed from two different locations at the spectators’ gallery of Eden Gardens, after they were noticed displaying Palestinian flags. While two persons were detained from near Entry Gate number 6 to the Gallery, two were detained from the Block D of the stadium gallery. City police sources said that they were detained and taken away from the stadium in anticipation that their actions might create tension during the crucial match.

As per the latest information available that the four persons have been taken to and detained at the nearby Maidan Police Station for questioning.

Kolkata: (IANS) Besieged by problems on and off the pitch, Pakistan returned to winning ways in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup at the Eden Gardens here, with a seven-wicket win against Bangladesh with 105 balls to spare.

Pakistan's troubles in the field were manifested in their defeat in four successive matches while the problems out of the ground came through various allegations, one of which resulted in the chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq putting in his papers over conflict-of-interest charges.

Mitch Marsh out of ICC World Cup indefinitely after flying home for personal reasons

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New Delhi,: (IANS) Australia have suffered a massive blow with the news that in-form all-rounder Mitch Marsh flew home for personal reasons and will be out of the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup indefinitely.

Marsh flew home from India on Thursday due to personal reasons and Cricket Australia said that "a timeline of his return to the squad is to be confirmed."

Australia have already lost fellow all-rounder Glenn Maxwell for Saturday's clash against England due to concussion after an unlikely injury on a golf course, and the absence of Marsh adds further intrigue as the five-time World Cup champions chase a place in the knockout stages of the tournament.

Squad members Alex Carey, Sean Abbott, Marcus Stoinis and Cameron Green will come into contention to replace Maxwell and Marsh for the match with England, while spinner Tanveer Sangha is travelling with the team as a reserve.

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Fukushima: US buys Japan seafood to counter China ban

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The US military in Japan has started to bulk buy the country's seafood in response to a Chinese import ban after the release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant.

The US ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said Washington may also look into other ways to help counter China's ban.

He described it as part of Beijing's "economic wars".

China, which was the biggest buyer of Japanese seafood, said it barred imports due to safety fears.

Last year Japan exported more than 100,000 tons of scallops to China. The first purchase under the US scheme is a fraction of that - just under a metric ton of the shellfish.

Mr Emanuel told the Reuters news agency it is the start of long-term contract that will extend over time to

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all types of seafood.

The purchases will be used to feed military personnel and be sold in shops and restaurants on military bases in Japan. "It's going to be a long-term contract between the US armed forces and the fisheries and co-ops here," Mr

Zydus Lifesciences acquires UK LiqMeds Group for 68 mn pounds

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Indians can travel to Thailand without a visa from November 10 to May 10, 2024 as the Southeast Asian country looks to boost tourism. India is one of the major tourism sources for Thailand.

Indians can travel to Thailand without visa during the period from November 10, 2023 to May 10, 2024. On one entry, a person can stay for up to 30 days, Siriges-A-Nong Trirattanasongpol, Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand at New Delhi Office, told PTI on Tuesday.

Emanuel said.

"The best way we have proven in all the instances to kind of wear out China's economic coercion is come to the aid and assistance of the targeted country or industry," he added.

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Chennai: (IANS) Indian pharmaceutical major Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on Tuesday said it has signed an agreement to acquire the UK-headquartered LiqMeds Group of companies for a cash consideration of 68 million pounds.

In a regulatory filing, Zydus Lifesciences said the acquisition will be by its UK

subsidiary Zydus Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd. According to Zydus Lifesciences, the acquisition of LiqMeds group consists of five companies having s p e c i a l i s at i on i n d e ve l opm e nt , manufacturing, and supply of oral liquid products. The group’s subsidiary LM Manufacturing Ltd (LMML), has an oral liquids manufacturing site at Weedon, Northampton, UK, which supplies products to the US and UK markets.

As per the acquisition deal, the Indian company will pay 45.8 million pounds to the sellers towards cost of acquisition of the 5.3 million pounds LiqMeds group.

The balance 22.2 million pounds will be utilised for settlement of indebtedness of LiqMeds Group as on the date of completion.

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Tataowned Air India on Tuesday said that it will operate thrice a week between Mumbai and Melbourne starting December 15, becoming the only non-stop operator between Mumbai and Australia currently.

According to the airline, the new Mumbai-Melbourne services will add nearly 40,000 seats per year into the Australian state of Victoria, where the Indian community is estimated at over 200,000, constituting about 40 per cent of the total Indian diaspora in Australia.

Facebook and Instagram launch ad-free subscription

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Facebook and Instagram are launching subscriptions in most of Europe that will remove adverts from the platforms.

People using the Meta-owned platforms will be able to pay €9.99 (£8.72) per month for an ad-free experience. It will not be available in the UK. In January, Meta was fined €390m for breaking EU data rules around ads. The regulator said at the time the firm could not "force consent" by saying consumers must accept how their data is used or leave the platforms.

Blackstone enters India's healthcare sector, Microsoft join invests over USD 1 billion in two hospitals Siemens, hands to work on AI

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lackstone on Monday entered India’s healthcare network is expected to create one of India’s largest hospital sector when it announced the acquisition of a platforms with 23 facilities across 11 cities in India. The majority stake in Hyderabad-based Care Hospitals. combined platform will have more than 4,000 beds.

The latter has in turn entered into an agreement A press statement added that KIMS Healthcare will continue to acquire a controlling stake in Keralaunder the leadership of M.I. Sahadulla. based KIMS Healthcare.

“We are pleased to make Blackstone’s first While the deal size was not disclosed, The deals will see private equity investment in India’s healthcare services funds managed by Blackstone sector and partner with TPG to create it is learnt that Blackstone’s combined investment in both the transactions is one of the largest healthcare platforms acquiring a 72.5 per cent above $1 billion. in India,” Blackstone Private Equity stake in Care Hospitals at an The deals will see private equity funds managing director Ganesh Mani said. enterprise value of Rs 6,600 managed by Blackstone acquiring a He added that Care Hospitals and crore. This will be purchased 72.5 per cent stake in Care Hospitals KIMS Healthcare are trusted brands from Evercare, a platform at an enterprise value of Rs 6,600 crore. in the Indian healthcare space with a owned by TPG Rise funds This will be purchased from Evercare, a reputation of prioritising patients and platform owned by TPG Rise funds. have a track record of excellence in In a separate transaction, Care Hospitals medical ethics and clinical outcomes. and TPG will reportedly acquire an 80 per cent stake in “We aim to build a patient centric hospital platform KIMS Healthcare for around $400 million from True North. focused on high clinical care quality and top-notch service,” Of this, Blackstone will put in $300 million and the rest Mani said. Care Hospitals has a presence in Aurangabad, will come from TPG. Following the deal, TPG will retain a Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Indore, Nagpur, Raipur and significant minority stake in the joint platform.

Visakhapatnam, while KIMS Healthcare Management Ltd The addition of KIMS Healthcare to the Care Hospitals is the biggest private healthcare entity in Kerala.

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New Delhi: (IANS) Industrial manufacturing major Siemens and tech giant Microsoft on Tuesday joined hands to bring the benefits of generative AI to industries worldwide. Working together, the companies are introducing Siemens Industrial Copilot, an AI-powered jointly developed assistant aimed at improving human-machine collaboration in manufacturing.

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I scare myself in order to do better as comedian Actor-comedian Vir Das, who has received the International Emmy nomination for his streaming comedy special ‘Landing’, has said that he loves to “scare” himself with regards to his work and that he really enjoys the process to work on something which is “impossible”.

And it’s this perspective of him towards his work that has brought him international recognition.

Talking to IANS in the light of his nomination, Vir, who also actively takes up acting gigs and is currently busy directing a project, said that he enjoys making the tasks difficult for himself.

Furnishing the reason behind the same, he quoted the example of his recent show, as he told IANS: “I like to remove the trappings of comfort from my shows. I could have done this comedy special at a huge stadium with numerous cameras focusing on me from different angles but I wanted to keep it simple and Netflix was gracious enough to agree to that.”

He further mentioned: “In

‘Carry On Jattiye’ to release in July next year The new franchise of ‘Carry On Jatta’ that went on floor in London last week is all set for release on July 26 next year.

The film is directed

by Sme e p Kang , produced by Gippy Grewal, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Ravneet Kaur Grewal, Abhishek Pathak, Vinod Aswal and Divay Dhamija stars Gippy Grewal, Sargun Mehta, Jasmin Bhasin, Sunil Grover, Jaswinder Bhalla, Nasir Chinyoti, Nirmal Rishi and Rupinder Rupi.

‘Carry on Jatta 3’ that was released in June was the first Punjabi film to cross Rs 100 crore at the box office.

Kangana Ranaut film fails to take off

Actor Kangana Ranaut’s aerial actioner Tejas, which has her essaying the role of a fighter pilot, didn’t have many takers on the day of its release. The film barely saw any footfalls until the afternoon shows, and only picked up a little pace over the evening and night shows. As per the industry tracker Sacnilk, the film managed to earn Rs 1.25 crore (early estimates) on Friday.

Vir Das “We as a species don’t learn from our mistakes in the past, we are of cyclical nature, I would say. We keep coming back to our ingrained behavior.”

this special there’s no set, there’s just one stool. There’s no production as such, there’s only some sand on the floor, there’s not even any enhanced lighting. In such a case, the special rides just on the words that come out of the comedian’s mouth and the content. So, I like to scare myself in that sense.”

The comic artiste also feels that the greatest achievement for any artiste is when their audience walks back home with a small part of the performer in their minds, a

Travelling in 'Kaali Peeli' taxis was 'liberating' experience: Tannishtha Chatterjee

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ctress Tannishtha Chatterjee, who is known for films like ‘Parched’ and ‘Angry Indian Goddesses’, and is currently awaiting the release of ‘The Storyteller’ and ‘Joram’, has shared that for her travelling in the ‘Kaali Peeli’ taxis of Mumbai was very liberating.

Mumbai's 'Kaali-Peeli' taxis, which have been a symbol of the city for decades, have gone off the roads as per a mandate by the city’s transport department. This comes after the retirement of the legendary red double-decker diesel buses operated by BEST which have defined Mumbai’s landscape for many years.

Recollecting her fondest memory, Tannishtha said: “When I first came to Mumbai, I used the Kaali Peeli taxi a lot as I stayed in Kemp’s corner, back in 2005. I have very fond memories of the Kaali-Peeli taxi because the experience in Mumbai was so different for me.”

“Coming from Delhi and having used the national capital’s public transport with regards to the taxis or the auto-rickshaws, for me it was very liberating to travel and roam around freely in Kaali-Peeli taxis.” Meanwhile, on the work front, Tannishtha also has ‘Yellow Bus’ in the pipeline in which she shares the screen with Amit Sial.

Set against the backdrop of a sand-swept city in the Middle East, 'Yellow Bus' is a poignant drama starring Tannishtha Chatterjee and Amit Sial, in lead roles.

moment where humanity shines through.

He told IANS: “There is a demarcation between an artiste and their personality but the greatest glimpses of artistry happen when the lines between the two are blurred. Every great song is about a real person who broke their heart in a moment of truth, isn’t it?”

To add contrast, the comedian also spoke up on the ongoing wars across different parts of the world be it Russia-Ukraine or between Israel and Hamas. He said in jest everybody wants to know comedians’ opinion on serious things like these because comedy is not enough apparently for comics.

He opined that human beings as a species are cyclical in nature and they keep making the same mistakes that they committed in the past.

“We as a species don’t learn from our mistakes in the past, we are of cyclical nature, I would say. We keep coming back to our ingrained behavior.”

But he has a glimmer of hope, “Having said that, I’m optimistic because with every passing decade, we lift more people out of poverty, we educate more people and we document more humanity. The field of medicine and bioscience for instance, has shown tremendous growth.

We do identify more principals and values for the future,” he concluded.

Vir Das’s ‘Landing’ is streaming on Netflix.

SRK's presence in Salman-starrer ‘Tiger 3’ to be under wraps till release

Mumbai: (IANS) Aditya Chopra, head of Yash Raj Films, is keeping superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s presence in the ‘Tiger 3’ a surprise till the upcoming film releases.

A source said: “SRK a.k.a Pathaan’s presence in 'Tiger 3' is one of the biggest highlight points of this YRF Spy Universe movie. Adi is clear that he will not give out any image, any video of this big moment out for people to consume without them buying a ticket of Tiger 3!”

“Just like Salman Khan’s incredible claptrap appearance in 'Pathaan' was kept a secret, Adi will do the same with SRK’s part in 'Tiger 3'!”

The source further revealed: “Aditya Chopra has made YRF Spy Universe the biggest theatrical franchise of the country.

He wants euphoria in theatres when these spy films release and so, every beat of these movies, are being carefully crafted behind the closed doors of YRF.” “Adi wants the YRF Spy Universe to stand for the biggest action spectacles that people of India could witness.

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I had styled myself in ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’

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First look of Kamal Haasanstarrer 'Indian 2' to be out on Nov 3

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ctress Sonam Kapoor, who is known for her fashion sense, spoke about when she styled herself in her film ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’.

Sonam said: “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo was a film which reached the length and breadth of India. It was one of my films which worked very, very well and Anamika had done all the clothes that I had worn. I had styled myself in the film; the western wear was what I had picked up, but all my Indian wear was designed by Anamika Khanna.”

S onam a d d e d : “I remember going to a couple of weddings and I saw a lot of girls wearing the same clothes, and I thought that was wonderful.”

“I realised that is the power of cinema.

I didn’t understand it initially and Sooraj ji (Barjatya) told me that there was this green sari that Madhuri (Dixit) had worn in one of his films and the lilac and yellow sari which

Amrita (Rao) had worn and these outfits had really worked.”

She further added: “Sooraj ji was like, ‘these are the colours that I want, and you will see that it will work’. In my late 20’s, a lot of my friends were getting married at that time and I was going for these weddings and I saw a lot of them

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After teasing a major announcement for Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan’s new film ‘Indian 2’, the makers of the film have said that it will be giving off a major first glimpse of the feature on November 3, with an introductory video.

The political-action-thriller-vigilantedrama is directed by S. Shankar, and has been one of the most awaited films of the year, the movie’s announcement poster was unveiled by Lyca Productions on their X handle, where they wrote: “Celebration begins early.

Get ready for ‘INDIAN-2 AN INTRO" a glimpse of #’Indian2’ releasing on NOV 3 #HBDUlaganayagan.”

‘Indian 2’ boasts a massive ensemble cast, which apart from Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan includes actors Rakul Preet Singh, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Siddharth, Samuthirakani, Bobby Simha, Sunil Grover and Vivek, Nedumudi Venu, among others in pivotal roles.

I am a Gemini, so every time I wake up in the morning, I feel I have a different mood everyday and I am a different person wearing everyday these same Anamika outfits that I wore in Prem Ratan Dhan Payo and I found that so amazing and felt so happy and proud!”

S o n a m s a i d t h at s h e has never followed any handbook on fashion.

Nikhita Gandhi returns to a familiar space

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ikhita Gandhi returns to familiar territory as she joins hands with Pritam again for Leke Prabhu Ka Naam. Aptly asserting that her vocal quality appropriately suits Katrina Kaif, she says, “I knew I could just do my thing because when it comes to singing for Katrina, the only brief [I get] is, ‘just be you’. My voice can naturally work for her, so I do not need to modify anything.”

When it comes to

Elvish Yadav confirms participation in ‘Temptation Island India’ Mumbai: (IANS) ‘Bigg Boss OTT 2’ winner Elvish Yadav has confirmed his participation in an exciting announcement in one of his vlogs, revealing his upcoming role in 'Temptation Island India'.

Speaking about his participation, Elvish said: “I am very excited to be a part of 'Temptation Island India'. I like how honest this show is. When you’re in a relationship, sometimes you need to be sure about how strong your connection is and if you can trust your partner.”

collaborating with Pritam, Gandhi says she has a ‘no questions asked’ policy. “I’ve sung so many songs with the same team. I have a relationship with the studio and the engineers; they are like family. I’m sure all singers have a level of comfort with Pritam.

That’s also what makes it easy to work with him. It’s always great when there is that scope for collaboration. For this song, we wanted a Turkish feel. So, we changed a few harmonies and I gave my inputs and designed my ideas. Because I have that freedom to be expressive on the mic, it’s great to collaborate with him.”

Popular Malayalam actor Renjusha Menon found dead in her home

Thiruvananthapuram: (IANS) Popular Malayalam film and TV serial actress Renjusha Menon was on Monday found hanging in her rented apartment here.

The 35-year-old actress was living with her family in the apartment and the Sreekariyam Police have started a probe into the death. The family got suspicious as her room was locked for long on Monday morning. Later when the door was forced open she was found hanging. The inquest is being prepared and later the body will be taken for autopsy.

Big B, Rajinikanth wrap up Mumbai schedule of 'Thalaivar 170'

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Mumbai: (IANS) As the two legends once again collaborate on the big screen, megastars Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan have now wrapped up the Mumbai schedule for their upcoming outing ‘Thalaivar 170’.

The movie’s production house Lyca Productions announced the film’s Mumbai shoot completion on their X handle. Sharing a picture of Thalaivar and Big B together from a behindthe-scenes picture of the movie, the studio wrote: “When Superstar and Shahenshah met on the sets of #Thalaivar 170. Reunion on screens after 33 years! #Thalaivar 170 is gonna be a double dose of legends! @ rajinikanth @SrBachchan. Done with MUMBAI Schedule” Earlier this month, Rajinikanth shared a picture of himself with Amitabh Bachchan. Standing side by side and smiling, Rajinikanth had expressed great joy upon once again working with the Bollywood’s ‘Angry Young Man’.

Captioning the post, he wrote: "After 33 years, I am working again with my mentor, the phenomenon, Shri Amitabh Bachchan in the upcoming Lyca’s ‘Thalaivar 170’ directed by T.J Gnanavel. My heart is thumping with joy!"

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BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Campus Nestled in New Jersey, BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham is a sacred Hindu place of worship and a testament to Hindu art and spirituality. Visitors experience the beauty and teachings of Hinduism through the serene Nilkanth Plaza, the Welcome Center, and the Akshardham Mahamandir. Each part of the campus invites a transformative journey toward the Divine’s radiant joy.

BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham is a spiritual campus created by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.

Nilkanth Plaza

Welcome Center

Wisdom Plinth

Brahma Kund

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Sacred Murtis in Akshardham

Aksharbrahma Shri Gunatitanand Swami & Parabrahma Bhagwan Shri Swaminarayan

Bhagwan Shri Krishna, Shri Radhaji

Bhagwan Shri Shiv, Shri Parvatiji, Shri Kartikeyaji, Shri Ganeshji

Bhagwan Shri Ram, Shri Sitaji, Shri Lakshmanji, Shri Hanumanji

Unparalleled scale in the history of Hindu architecture At 255 ft. wide, 345 ft. long, and 191 ft. tall, the Akshardham Mahamandir is unique amongst all Hindu mandirs built from stone in the last 600 years.

185 acres

1.3 million sq. ft.

1.9 million cu. ft.

110,000 tons

12,500

Millions

OF LAND

OF STONE

VOLUNTEERS

OF CONSTRUCTION AREA

OF STONE USED

OF VOLUNTEER HOURS

Bhagwan Shri Venkateshwara, Shri Padmavatiji

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People of Akshardham Over 12,500 people volunteered in the creation of BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham. Students, parents, professionals, and more, dedicated

their time and effort—for two weeks, six months, two years, or even more than a decade—to make Akshardham a reality. The volunteers came to

“I’m volunteering at Akshardham, amassing spiritual wealth in the form of contentment and inner peace to pass on to my daughter.”

Akash Patel, a 39-year-old from Charlotte, North Carolina, reflects on his upbringing and the importance of leaving a meaningful legacy for his daughter. Despite facing financial challenges, Akash worked his way up the corporate ladder, eventually joining Ernst & Young. He decided to volunteer at Akshardham, a spiritual place, during a two-week vacation. This experience led him to realize that material wealth

“One of the things we gain from serving is spurts of inspiration from those around us that help us grow.”

Yesha Shah, 27, of Skokie, Illinois, volunteered for three days in 2019 but when she returned to pharmacy school, she missed the fulfillment she had felt while volunteering.

She took a 1.5-year leave to continue volunteering to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. She served as colead of the rebar team. Inspired by the virtues of her teammates, Yesha strove to serve humbly, accept criticism positively, and develop patience. Reflecting on the impact of her time volunteering, Yesha said, “I used to get very easily hurt if someone pointed out my mistakes. Over the last year, I stopped dwelling so much on the external factors I can’t change and chose to focus on things that I can change in myself. This has helped me feel more at peace with myself.”

alone wasn’t enough to provide purpose and meaning. Inspired by the spiritual atmosphere, he and his wife, Vandana, made a life-changing decision to move to NJ and volunteer at Akshardham while raising their daughter, Prapti. Akash’s journey highlights the importance of imparting moral and spiritual values to the next generation, valuing inner peace, and leaving a lasting legacy beyond material wealth.

help build the mandir but discovered transformative experiences. Following are a few stories highlighting the devotion and sacrifice of the volunteers

excerpted from the book, People of Akshardham: Stories Beyond the Stones. You can order a copy of this exceptional book at us.baps.store.

“The best way to improve myself, I think, is by seeing the good in all.”

Harmiksha Patel, a 24-year-old registered nurse from Brampton, Ontario, lost her father, Snehal, to cancer in 2020. When presented with an opportunity to serve in the Akshardham construction project, she initially hesitated but ultimately chose to volunteer, as she felt that her dad would be so happy if he knew I was volunteering at Akshardham.

For nearly a year, she served in the Akshardham’s inner sanctum, cleaning, treating, repairing, and

“Every stone we place, every stone we dip, is an offering to God.” As a 10-year-old, Nilkanth Rao, 40, accompanied his father, Ramesh, to Kandla, Gujarat, where artisans carved stones for the BAPS mandir in London. Pramukh Swami Maharaj was visiting, and he addressed the artisans, which Nilkanth remembers vividly.

Inspired by his father’s years of volunteering in mandir construction, Nilkanth began serving on the Akshardham site in 2012 and joined full-time in January 2022, taking a year’s sabbatical from his work as a manager at Accenture Federal Service. He weatherproofed, cut, clamped, placed, and repaired stones throughout the Akshardham campus. Nilkanth’s volunteering has taught him to imbue all his actions with spirituality. “With the right sentiments, there is no real difference between physical service on site and devotion we offer in the mandir. Every stone we place, every stone we dip, is an offering to God.”

grouting stones. Harmiksha worked with a sense of reverence that expanded over time. “Every stone, every part of this mandir is touched

by God, and so are the people building it: these volunteers have done so much for my guru, and we are all connected because of him.

Volunteering in Akshardham has lessened the gap between me and the people around me.” She wishes to bring this attitude home and learn to recognize the beauty in all people.

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Opinions

“By constructing BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, you have constructed a lighthouse. It shall give its light forever for generations in the form of knowledge.

This is a temple of humanity; a temple of faith; a temple of universal love; a temple of universal brotherhood.”

- Pujya Swami Govinddev Giri

Treasurer of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust

“The diversity resonated with me greatly, and the respect for one another and for one another’s gifts. The intelligence of the children, the dedication that they have, and the inclusivity, the way they work together. It’s one big family, and that’s what I got out of it.”

- Tanya Lehmann

“I had the fortune to meet Mahant Swami Maharaj nearly 48 years ago. I stayed with him. All these years, one thing I observed, he is nothing but the embodiment of Hindu culture, Hindu values and Hindu dharma.”

- Pujya Swami Paramatmanandaji

Founder Acharya of Arsha Vidya Mandir

- Arif Aajakia

Human Rights Activist

“I am convinced this is the mothership of Vedic vidya (knowledge). This is the beginning of the next phase of the Vedic renaissance, of the Vedic Sanatana Dharma culture, worldwide.”

- Jeffrey Armstrong

Vedic Academy of Sciences & Arts

- Pujya Swami Mukundanandaji

“Robbinsville Akshardham represents the devotion to one’s guru. It’s a testament to the love that volunteers have for Pramukh Swami Maharaj.

Akshardham is majestic, it’s magical, it’s mystical.”

- Gurudev Shri Rakeshji

Shrimad Rajchandra Mission

Founder of Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog

“I encourage everyone, no matter what your background is, no matter what your religion is, to come see what’s happening here in Robbinsville, Akshardham, New Jersey. Robbinsville is second to none.”

- Seth Lewis

Member of Illinois Senate

Robbinsville Board of Education, President

“The message of Akshardham is clear.

It is for everyone. It is not confined to one religion; it is for humanity. I think that people who want to search for something, the truth of life - they should come to this place. Many answers which you don’t get in your life, you will find them here.”

“We are so happy to have 400 organizations of our Sanatana Dharma gathered here to celebrate the accomplishment of BAPS. We honor the devotion in their hearts.

We take inspiration from their guru bhakti & appreciate their wonderful achievement here.”

“When you walk in the door here, you check out your ego, your individuality, and you join the broader sea of humanity that really is one at the core, and you can feel it here. Akshardham is overwhelmingly beautiful to a degree that I had never imagined.”

- Gaurav Shah

“This will transcend generations, thousands of years from now. When we are not here, this will still be here as a testament to the importance of inclusion and unity and embracing others.”

- Mayor Lisa Morotta Rocky Hill, CT

“It’s not the number of breaths you take in your life; it’s the number of times your breath gets taken away. I feel this is the eighth wonder of the world, and not just because of the structure, but because of how it happened.”

- Guy Chiarello

“I was really inspired today because the Festival of Inspirations celebrates the things that America really needs more than ever right now: a sense of community, rootedness, serving others.

Those things are in decline, and we see that across our country, unfortunately.”

- Michael Adams

Secretary of State, Kentucky

“The spiritual approach when it comes to the temple and everything around it, because sometimes when you’re lost in your own life, living the daily life, you forget about that side and it’s really cool to see that this exists, and you can definitely learn from it.”

Chief Operating Officer, Fiserv

- Maxi Kleber

“We are truly on holy ground today.

This monument that has been erected, the wonderful way in which the architects have given so much detail is awe-inspiring. But what makes this powerful most of all is the people who are part of this great movement.”

“I heard the stories of the amazing volunteers. They sacrificed to put this amazing temple together. Absolutely phenomenal. And that really resonates with me as I served in the US Air Force.

Your service gave me so much hope for humanity. It was really, really special.”

“As I entered this beautiful place, I was drawn to see light in the ornate architecture, and I realized I was looking heavenward. This is what a temple should do, turning us to God.”

Chair of Governing Board of the National Council of Churches

US Air Force

CEO, Rocket Pharmaceuticals

- Bishop Darin Moore

- Sergeant Elizabeth Rabjohn

See many more guests opinions @akshardhamusa

Dallas Mavericks, NBA

- Elder David Buckner

The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints

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GRAND DEDICATION CEREMONY

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The grand dedication ceremony of the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, held on October 8, celebrated Akshardham as a beacon of tradition, inspiring harmony, service, devotion, and as the abode of God. Scan the QR code to relive this momentous event.

PRAMUKH SWAMI MAHARAJ The Visionary of Akshardham

BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham was envisioned by HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj.

He was the fifth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and the inspirer of millions.

He envisioned a majestic spiritual campus in the United States that would consolidate thousands of years of inspiring Hindu art, architecture and culture.

MAHANT SWAMI MAHARAJ The Inspirer of Akshardham

His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj is the current spiritual head of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha and the sixth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. It was solely due to his inspiration that, thousands of volunteers from different walks of life and across the globe came together to build the Akshardham. Addressing the grand dedication ceremony assembly he said, “It was Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s divine wish to construct an Akshardham in North America, where people can come and visit, irrespective of race, creed or religion. The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, is a symbol of unity, spirituality, and cultural appreciation, reflecting the shared values that bind people from diverse backgrounds.”

NOW OPEN VISITORS WELCOME 112 North Main Street, Robbinsville, NJ 08561 Open to visitors every day except Tuesday.

For the latest visiting hours and details, please visit usa.akshardham.org

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Indian-origin teen Netflix Comedy Inspired by Indian wins 2nd spot in Young American Entrepreneur John Nath Kapoor America's Scientist Challenge HiIndia Newsdesk

Earlier this week, a dark comedy began streaming on Netflix. “Pain Hustlers,” the show is about a story that follows asmall company promoting fentanyl addiction in unsuspecting patients. The show has been inspired by the real-life story of John Nath Kapoor, who was the founder of Insys Therapeutics, a Chandler, Arizonabased pharmaceutical company.

Starring Andy Garcia, Chris Evans, Emily Blunt, and Catherine O’Hara, the show heavily draws from real life incidents where Kapoor promoted Su b s y s , a f e nt a ny l - b a s e d p a i n medication.

Kapoor was sentenced in 2020 for orchestrating a scheme to bribe practitioners to prescribe Subsys, often when it was not medically necessary

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Record Number of Indians Entering US Illegally: WSJ

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ATLANTA, GA- – In the heart of Metro Atlanta, community leaders, media figures, and spiritual seekers gathered to celebrate the launch of “Spiritual Anatomy,” a transformative book by Kamlesh D Patel, known as Daaji, the Global Guide of Heartfulness. Hosted at Sanjay Sehgal’s Alpharetta residence, the event emphasized the importance of inner connection in today’s busy world.

“Spiritual Anatomy” serves as a guide for inner exploration, helping individuals discover sustainable happiness and purpose within themselves. Sanjay Sehgal introduced the Heartfulness Institute’s noble mission, highlighting the global reach of the heartfulness movement, including the world’s largest meditation center in Hyderabad, India.

Ravi Venkatesan, CEO of Cantaloupe Ravi Venkatesan, CEO of Cantaloupe, delved into the book’s teachings on chakras, techniques to unblock and cleanse them, and meditation practices that lead to a profound connection with the heart.

The event was attended by prominent figures such as Dr. Jagdish N. Sheth, Bob Erramilli, Dilip Tunki, Stacy Skinner, Himanshu Karnwal, Carter Barrett, Brandi Harvey, Dr. Vasudev Patel, Rajeev Menon, and Sri Ram Arunachalam, along with key members of Sewa International Atlanta chapter.

pay back $6 million in legal fees due to an unsuccessful criminal defense paid for by Insys.

A new report cites that a record number of Indians are entering the US illegally through the US-Mexico border.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Hindu nationalist policies” and success stories from those who have made the

trip are among factors driving the surge.

The WSJ also states that there has also been an influx of smugglers masquerading as travel agents across villages, especially in the northern states of Punjab and Haryana.

According to data compiled by US Customs and Border Protection, roughly 42,000 migrants from India have crossed the southern border illegally during the fiscal year starting last October through September. An additional 1,600 have crossed from the northern border illegally. The Journal also says that nearly all Indians turn themselves into Border Patrol, rather than being arrested while evading capture, because they want to ask for asylum in the US.

New York: (IANS) IndianAmerican teen Shripriya Kalbhavi has won second place at the annual 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge, a premier science competition for middle school students in the US. Kalbhavi, a ninth grader at Lynbrook High School in California, received a $2,000 prize for developing EasyBZ -- a costeffective microneedle patch that allows for self-automated drug delivery without pills or needles.

The first prize of $25,000 with the prestigious title of “America’s Top Young Scientist", went to Heman Bekele from Virginia for his compound-based Skin Cancer Treating Soap.

Kalbhavi said in a blog post on the 3M Young Scientist Challenge website that she entered the contest because she wants to help change lives.

Automatic 180-Day Extension for EAD Renewals

Diaspora Body Seeks Flexibility in EAD to help Indians in Green Card Backlog

135 years of delay and estimated that about 435,000 would not see permanent residency in their lifetime.”

“Recognizing the imperative of retaining the competitive advantage of the United States, it is crucial to acknowledge the immense contributions these individuals and their families make to the nation’s economy, innovation, and diversity.”

FIIDS urged USCIS to consider the HiIndia Newsdesk following recommendations: The Foundation for India and Indian • For Employment-Based Applicants: Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) has written a Grant EAD to I-140 approved letter to the Director of US Citizenship applicants for a duration of 5 years and Immigration Services (USCIS) to without necessitating waiting for extend the benefit of five-year work I-485 processing. permits to non-immigrant visa holders • For Spouses of Applicants: like the and their families. The move would announcement on 27th Sept, give 5 greatly help Indian Americans stuck in years auto-renewal EAD to H4EAD decades-long green card backlog. spouses to provide them the freedom The letter says, “As per reports there from uncertainty and contribute are 1.1 million Indian-origin nonindependently. immigrant visa holders waiting for • For Documented Dreamers: Allow their priority date to become current H4-EAD and extend their visa so that they can apply for an I-485 for a coverage from 21 years to 25 years, green card.” The letter added, “Due to providing them with a stable status a country wise limit of 7%, this restricts until they can pursue their own their annual approval, causing almost immigration path.

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WASHINGTON, DC- USCIS has announced changes regarding the automatic extension of expiring employment authorization and employment authorization documents (EADs) for certain renewal applicants filing Form I-765.

Starting today, eligible applicants will receive 180-day extensions as per existing regulations, including those with Temporary Protected Status or asylum applications.

In May 2022, USCIS introduced a temporary final rule (TFR) extending the automatic extension period for certain EAD renewal applicants from up to 180 days to up to 540 days.

This change is not retroactive, and all previous up to 540-day extensions remain in effect.

USCIS is assessing the need for further regulatory actions like the May 2022 TFR, despite ongoing efforts to expedite EAD processing.

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Hasan Minhaj Addresses New Yorker's Fake Racism Accusations in Video

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Throughout the video Minhaj convincingly argues that he did not cross a line while citing a couple of other incidents mentioned through his shows NEW YORK, NY- Indian American stand-up comedian Hasan Minhaj has released a new video in his trademark style – sharp wit with dollops of reasoning to answer back to a New Yorker article about him that accused him of exaggerating stories on his stand-up comedy shows.

Minhaj begins the video by saying: ““I’m aware that even talking about this now feels so trivial.” He goes on, “But being accused of fake racism is not trivial. It is very serious, and it demands an explanation.”

Through a series of reasonings and even proofs he goes on to prove that none of the stories from his personal life that he told about during his shows was imagined. Infact, these were real events that affected the course of his life.

He starts the video by addressing an incident related on his show Homecoming King where he talked about being dumped on the night of his senior prom because his at that time white girlfriends’ mother told him she didn’t want the rest of the family to see her pictured with a brown boy. The article claimed that the incident happened days before the prom where his date turned him down. Minhaj admits that the incident happened days before the dance, but says he was rejected because of his race. Minhaj also shared an email from the girl, protecting her identity to prove his point of the story.

Throughout the video Minhaj convincingly argues that he did not cross a line while citing a couple of other incidents mentioned through his shows.

Collaborative Recycling Efforts By 300 USA Youth And Indo-US Lions Team HiIndia Newsdesk

CHICAGO, IL- In an inspiring display of unity and environmental consciousness, 300 young individuals from various parts of the United States came together to collaborate with the Indo-US Lions team on a remarkable recycling initiative.

This joint effort aimed to address the pressing issue of waste management while fostering teamwork and raising environmental awareness among the youth.

The project revolved around recycling, a c r u c i a l a sp e c t of su st ai n abl e living. Participants ranged in age from elementary school students to young adults, showcasing the diverse demographic of this remarkable endeavor.

The collaboration between American youth and the Indo-US Lions team brought a unique cultural blend to the project.

The 300 young participants were divided into smaller teams, each responsible for specific aspects of recycling. These teams were formed based on age groups and interests, ensuring that every participant could contribute effectively. Numerous recycling stations were established at key locations, such as schools, parks, and community centers, to facilitate the collection and segregation of recyclable

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materials. Each station was equipped with bins and educational materials to guide people on what could and couldn’t be recycled.

Education played a pivotal role in this initiative. Workshops and seminars were organized to educate both the participants and the community about the importance of recycling and its positive impact on the environment.

Visual aids, presentations, and hands-on activities were used to make learning engaging and accessible to all.

The collaboration with the Indo-US Lions team brought an international perspective

to the project. Cultural exchanges and discussions allowed participants to gain a broader understanding of environmental issues and solutions across borders.

This recycling initiative has left a lasting impact on the community and participants alike. Plans are in place to make this an annual event, with hopes of expanding its reach and impact in subsequent years. It has set a powerful example of how young people can come together, transcend cultural boundaries, and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.

Atlanta Chapter Of Sewa Intl. USA Indian American Inaugurated Women’s Championship 2023 Named Fearless

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ATLANTA, GA- SEWA International USA’s Atlanta Chapter inaugurated its first-ever sports event featuring cricket and Pickleball competitions. Cricket, one of the most beloved sports in Bharat, found a strong following in Atlanta, especially among female cricketers.

The Sewa Women’s Cricket event, held on September 23rd at Fowler Park in Cumming, GA, faced a slight delay due to rain. Dedicated Sewa International volunteers worked tirelessly to prepare the ground, ensuring it was safe for the players.

The event kicked off with an invocation to Bhagwan Ganesh Ji and the traditional lighting of the lamps.

The cricket tournament garnered an overwhelming response and was efficiently managed by match referees Manoj Sharma and Vijay Vaghela, supp or te d by ot her committe d volunteers. Six teams competed passionately: Wonder Women, Desi Smashers, Firebirds, Girl Rangers, Magic

Makers, and Wildbrooke Warriors. The competition was fierce, ultimately resulting in the Wonder Women team seizing the winner’s trophy.

The success of the tournament can be attributed to the tireless efforts of SWC (Sewa Women’s Cricket) lead Neetu Chauhan, SWC manager Pallavi Panthri, STC Vani Gaddam, and other dedicated volunteers.

In addition to cricket, a Pickleball sporting event took place on September 16th at Sharon Park, Cumming, GA. The event began with prayers to Lord Ganesha and the traditional lighting of the lamps. The finals, held on October 7th, proved to be the most challenging championship yet, with the finalists engaged in a hard-fought battle for victory. This event marked the introduction of Pickleball in SEWA’s sports events, organized by the sports team led by Neetu Chauhan, Vani Gaddam, and Pallavi Panthri, with coordination by Ragupathy Annamalai, Sushma Amirineni, and Jigisha Shah.

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Law professor Shobha Mahadev has been named Fearless Children’s Lawyer of the Month for October 2023 by the American Bar Association (ABA).

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She spent five years at the Office of the State Appellate Defender (OSAD).

She also worked with the Children and Family Justice Center (CFJC) on authoring a handbook for attorneys representing children in juvenile court

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FBI Alerts The Public To Growing Threat Of Financial Sextortion Targeting Minors HiIndia Newsdesk

LOS ANGELES,CA— The FBI has issued a warning about a significant increase in financially motivated sextortion schemes targeting young victims online.

These schemes primarily target males aged 14 to 17 but can affect any child.

Offenders typically operate from outside the United States.

Online predators use various tactics to exploit vulnerable children, including those who access the Internet through online gaming, gaming consoles, live streaming, video platforms, instant messaging apps, and social media. These offenders often employ “catfishing” tactics, impersonating children of a similar age to gain a victim’s trust.

They may send explicit content to add credibility to their fake relationships or hack legitimate accounts.

Predators may ask children to switch to different platforms for video calls or chats, pressuring them to share explicit images or engage in inappropriate activities. They then capture this material without the child’s knowledge.

These offenders often employ “catfishing” tactics, impersonating children of a similar age to gain a victim’s trust.

If the child resists, offenders sometimes create fake explicit images of them or hack their social media accounts to access existing compromising content.

In financially motivated sextortion schemes, offenders threaten to release

explicit material unless victims send money, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or other payments. In some cases, they share explicit content with family or friends, even after receiving payment. Some offenders create additional material to manipulate and control their victims.

Victims often feel alone, embarrassed, and afraid to seek help, which can lead to self-harm or suicide. Male victims, in particular, have been identified as at risk.

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Pappas: School Districts Raise Cook County Property Taxes

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tax year due to a change in state law, allows schools and other taxing bodies to recover money that was refunded to property owners whose assessments were lowered by the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, state courts or county offices.

Recapture accounted for $203.7 million countywide for 2022, a $72.7 million increase from last year.

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CHICAGO, IL- An analysis of Cook County’s 1.8 million property tax bills for 2022 shows that school districts are chiefly responsible for hefty tax bills that are due Dec. 1, according to Treasurer Maria Pappas.

The median residential tax bill in the north and northwest suburbs increased 15.7%, the largest percentage increase in at least 30 years, an analysis of tax bills found. These higher tax bills are the result of increased levies ­­— the amount of money sought by taxing districts — and a shift of the tax burden onto homeowners from businesses as a result of reassessments in the northern suburbs.

Treasurer’s Office researchers Hal Dardick and Todd Lighty led the analysis.

Pappas hired the former Chicago Tribune investigative journalists to head up her office’s think tank. The analysis is the latest addition to the Pappas Studies, a series of examinations of the complex property tax system available at cookcountytreasurer.com.

Key findings of the analysis show: • Of 940 taxing agencies in the county, 676 — or 71.9% — increased taxes.

• The amount of taxes billed to property owners countywide rose more than $909 million from $16.7 billion to $17.6 billion, a 5.4% increase over 2021. Homeowners are shouldering $599.1 million, or twothirds of the increase, while commercial properties are picking up one-third and owe an additional $314.4 million.

• In newly reassessed north and northwest suburbs, taxes rose $331 million — with a $387 million, or 12.9%, increase on residences and a $56 million, or 2.7%, decrease on commercial properties.

• In the south and southwest suburbs, taxes rose $173 million from $3.88

once an image or video is sent, it’s out of their control.

To protect children from these dangers: • Be cautious about sharing personal information and passwords online.

• Be wary of strangers online and block or ignore messages from them.

• Remember that online personas may not reflect real identities.

• Be suspicious if someone you meet online suggests switching to a different communication method.

• Encourage children to report suspicious behavior to a trusted adult • If you suspect sextortion: • Contact your local FBI field office or visit fbi.gov for contact information.

• Report to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (ic3.gov) or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (1-800-THE-LOST or Cybertipline.org).

• Do not delete any communications before law enforcement reviews them.

• Share details with law enforcement to aid potential prosecution and prevent further victims.

billion to $4.06 billion. Residential taxes increased $98 million, or 4.1%, from $2.4 billion to $2.5 billion, while taxes on commercial properties increased $75 million, or 5.1%, from $1.48 billion to $1.56 billion.

Cook County is divided into three areas for reassessments: the city of Chicago, north suburbs and south suburbs. The county assessor calculates new values for properties in each region once every three years, a process known as triennial reassessments.

Property values are one factor in the complex property tax system. Local units of government set tax levies that determine how much money they need to operate. The assessed values of properties and amounts of levies determine the tax rates, which vary widely among communities.

State law allows school districts to hike taxes by the prior year’s increase in the consumer price index, or 5%, whichever is less. Because the CPI increased by 7% in 2021, school districts were allowed a 5% increase. But the overall percentage increase was higher, partly due to a new provision called recapture.

Recapture, which took effect in the 2021

Significant increases in the amount of money the city of Chicago and Chicago Public Schools said they needed to operate, coupled with the recapture provision and higher tax increment financing district bills, boosted the overall property tax burden in Chicago by $410 million from $7.65 billion to $8.1 billion. That broke down as a $296 million, or 7.8%, increase on commercial properties and a $115 million, or 3%, increase on residential properties.

Chicago Public Schools recaptured $50.8 million for the 2022 tax year. As a home rule municipality, the city of Chicago is unable to recapture taxes, as the state law applies only to non-home rule communities.

The Treasurer’s analysis revealed that throughout Cook County in 2022, the amount owed to tax increment financing districts increased $124.6 million from $1.43 billion to $1.56 billion. TIF district increases account for about 13.7% of the overall rise in what property owners across the county owe.

Second Installment 2022 tax bills are set to be mailed Nov. 1 and are due Dec. 1. Property owners who don’t wait to wait for their bills to arrive in the mail can pay their taxes online now at cookcountytreasurer.com. Partial payments are accepted.

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A time of joy, celebration, and indulgence is the holiday season.

It's a time of year when there are many family get-togethers, feasts, and parties, and it's simple to overindulge in the delicious treats and fatty foods that are everywhere. While it's important to make the most of this time, it's equally important to achieve a balance and successfully control your weight so that you don't struggle with extra weight in the new year. The following four suggestions can help you get through the holiday season without letting your weight get out of hand. over the Christmas season. It's simple to completely skip exercises when you have travel plans and a busy schedule.

Engaging in leisurely pursuits like To manage your weight, it's important playing cards or spending hours on to stay consistent with your fitness the couch is a classic pitfall during the program—even throughout the holiday holiday season. Rather than succumbing season. to this sedentary temptation, create Instead of completely stopping your enjoyable activities that include routines, modify them to fit your some level of mobility. Plan backyard needs. Choose workouts that are 20 competitions for your family to to 25 minutes long and high-intensity. play football, frisbee, or badminton.

Bodyweight exercises, circuit training, Encourage your loved ones to participate, and tabata workouts are all great making it a fun and beneficial choices for quick and efficient workouts opportunity to connect over the holidays. that keep your fitness levels high. Even Along with keeping you active, these small bursts of action, like brisk walks, activities provide you the chance to quick bodyweight exercises, or dancing make enduring memories with your to your favorite Christmas music, can friends and family. be done throughout the day. Making Moreover, think about offering to help time in your day for exercise can keep with physical labor-intensive duties like you accountable and prevent you from setting up decorations or assisting with completely skipping your workouts. meal prep. Every little bit of exercise adds up and helps balance out the excess Prioritise Hydration: People frequently forget to drink calories you might eat during holiday enough water over the holiday season, feasts. especially when alcohol is abundant Portion Control, Not Food Avoidance: at gatherings. Alcohol has a diuretic It's a frequent notion that some effect, which means it increases urine meals should be completely avoided production and can cause the loss of throughout the holiday season. But vital fluids from your body, which can rather than outright avoidance, it's result in dehydration. more about moderation and portion Make hydration a priority in an effort management. Giving up your favorite to combat this. Make it a point to holiday delicacies can result in hydrate yourself throughout the day, overeating later. Instead, give yourself especially if you intend to drink alcohol. permission to indulge in lesser servings Alternating between alcohol and water of these delicious delicacies. helps keep you hydrated while also Give veggies, lean proteins, and whole limiting your alcohol consumption. grains priority when choosing what to To consume fewer calories, take into put on your meal. You can feel content account selecting beverages with fewer and full with less calories if you choose calories or without alcohol. one of these nutrient-rich meals. Allow So, with a balanced approach, yourself to enjoy a limited amount of controlling your weight during the delicious foods guilt-free. Just keep in mind that controlling your portion sizes holiday season is possible. Stay active, take part in physical activities, watch is more important than restricting your your portions, exercise regularly, and diet. prioritize staying hydrated. By using Maintain Consistent these suggestions, you may take part Exercise: in the festivities while managing your Our everyday schedules, including our weight, giving you the confidence and fitness habits, are frequently disrupted health you need to ring in the new year.

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3rd November 2023 to 9th November 2023 Aries Ganesha says that people of Aries zodiac sign may have to face some sudden problems at the beginning of this week. There may be obstacles in acquiring ancestral property.

Taurus

Ganesha says that the people of the Taurus zodiac sign should think about future losses rather than seeing a little profit this week. Be very careful of those people in the workplace who often try to create obstacles in your work. During this period, do not make the mistake of revealing your plans.

Gemini

Ganesha says that people of the Gemini zodiac will have to maintain a balance between heart and mind while taking any major decision this week. Do not make any promises to anyone under pressure or emotions.

During this period, unnecessary running around and wasteful expenditure will increase.

Cancer

Ganesha says that this week will bring auspiciousness and good fortune for the people of the Cancer zodiac sign. At the beginning of the week, people associated with the business will get significant profit in business. Money will be spent on things related to luxuries.

Leo

Ganesha says that this week will give favorable results for the people of the Leo zodiac sign. At the beginning of the week, your fame and reputation will increase in your professional field. Seniors will praise your work. During this time, you will get good support from your father while making any major decision related to the family. .

Virgo

Ganesha says that the beginning of the week is going to be very hectic for the people of the Virgo zodiac sign. You may suddenly have to go on a long-distance journey in connection with work. However, the middle of the week will bring auspiciousness and good fortune for you.

Libra

Ganesha says that people of the Libra zodiac this week will have to avoid leaving their work to others

or postponing it for tomorrow, otherwise not only the success you have achieved may go away from you but you may also have to face unnecessary problems.

Scorpio

Ganesha says that this week is going to be mixed for Scorpio people. You will receive your long pending money at the beginning of the week. There will be additional sources of income for employed people. There will be an increase in means of entertainment etc. but this time cannot be good for you from the health point of view.

Sagittarius

Ganesha says that people of Sagittarius zodiac sign will need to avoid laziness and pride this week. To complete your work in the workplace on time and in a better way, you will need to work together with both juniors and seniors. During this time, you will get the desired success only after hard work and effort.

Capricorn

Ganesha says that at the beginning of the week, the people of Capricorn will be successful in finding the solution to a big problem with the help of their discretion and intelligence, due to which their prestige in the family will increase and everyone will be seen appreciating their right decision.

Aquarius

Ganesha says that the people of Aquarius sign will have less income and more expenses this week, due to which they may have to face financial problems. At the beginning of the week, unnecessary haste and wasteful expenditure will increase due to disputes related to land and buildings.

During this period, there will be a possibility of physical pain due to seasonal diseases.

Pisces

Ganesha says that people of Pisces this week while joking with someone, will have to take full care that they do not become the reason for anyone’s insult. At the beginning of the week, the extra burden of work in the workplace may fall on your head.

Extra hard work and effort will be required to deal with this. People looking for employment may have to wait a little longer.

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