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The global government affairs team of X said they are unable to publish the Centre's executive orders due to legal restrictions

Embryos to me, are babies Major Alabama hospital pauses IVF after court rules frozen embryos are children Republican politicians, meanwhile, often side with religious conservatives who want abortion banned or limited in the US. Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley, the only significant contender remaining in the race against Donald Trump for the party's nomination, endorsed the Alabama Supreme Court's decision on Thursday.

"Embryos to me, are babies," she said.

"When you talk about an embryo, you are talking about, to me, that's life and so I do see where that's coming from when they talk about that."

"They're Free To Chase Their Dreams": Biden

Under the new program, borrowers who have been repaying their student loans for 10 years and who borrowed $12,000 or less, will see their remaining debt cancelled.

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Major Alabama hospital pauses IVF after court rules frozen embryos are children HiIndia Newsdesk

A ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court that frozen embryos are considered children, and that a person could be held liable for accidentally destroying them, has opened up a new front in the US battle over reproductive medicine The southern US state's largest hospital has paused its in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) services in the wake of the decision, over fears it could expose them to criminal prosecution.

T h e Un ive r s it y of A l ab am a at Birmingham health system said it would continue retrieving eggs from women's ovaries. But it said it would halt the next step in the IVF process, in which the eggs are fertilised with sperm before being implanted into the uterus.

"We are saddened that this will impact our patients' attempt to have a baby through IVF," the leading state medical provider said in a statement.

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"But we must evaluate the potential that our patients and our physicians could be prosecuted criminally or face punitive damages for following the standard of care for IVF treatments."

Medical experts and reproductive advocacy groups warned the ruling could have negative consequences for fertility treatments in Alabama and beyond.

Conservative groups welcomed the ruling, arguing that even the tiniest embryo deserved legal protection.

Republican politicians, meanwhile, often side with religious conservatives who want abortion banned or limited in the US. Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley, the only significant contender remaining in the race against Donald Trump for the party's nomination, endorsed the Alabama Supreme Court's decision on Thursday.

"Embryos to me, are babies," she said.

"When you talk about an embryo, you are talking about, to me, that's life and so I do see where that's coming from when they talk about that."

"They're Free To Chase Their Dreams": Biden Announces Student Debt Relief Under the new program, borrowers who have been repaying their student loans for 10 years and who borrowed $12,000 or less, will see their remaining debt cancelled. college degree." During his presidency, Biden has erased a total of $138 billion Washington, United States: US President in federal student loans taken out by Joe Biden, elected in 2020 largely 3.9 million Americans to pay for a thanks to young voters, on Wednesday university education, according to a announced he was extending his student tally by his administration. loan forgiveness program by canceling "I'm happy to have been able to forgive the loans of an additional 150,000 these loans because when we relieve Americans.

Americans of their student debt, they're "While a college degree is still a ticket to free to chase their dreams," Biden added. a better life, that ticket is too expensive," Initially, the 81-year-old Democrat had Biden said in a statement. "And too bigger ambitions, planning to cancel many Americans are still saddled with several hundred billion dollars of debt unsustainable debt in exchange for a for middle-class borrowers.

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Beijing has repeatedly alleged that Chinese nationals with valid travel documents have been subject to aggressive interrogations and deportations at US airports.

Beijing: China's public security minister urged the US homeland security secretary to stop alleged "harassment" of Chinese students entering the United States in a meeting between the two in Vienna, Beijing's state media reported Monday.

In a readout of talks Sunday between Wang Xiaohong and Alejandro Mayorkas, Beijing urged Washington "to stop harassing and checking Chinese students for no apparent reason", state news agency Xinhua said. Beijing has repeatedly alleged that Chinese nationals with valid travel documents have been subject to aggressive interrogations and deportations at US airports, with its embassy in Washington last month urging Chinese travellers to avoid the capital's Dulles airport. In his meeting with Mayorkas, Wang urged the United States to "ensure that Chinese citizens enjoy fair entry treatment and full dignity," according to Xinhua.

Two arrested for breaking into Secret Service car assigned to Naomi Biden

US Says Russia Building Space Nuclear Weapon, Putin Denies Claim

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Moscow: President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia was against the deployment of nuclear weapons in space, and his defence minister flatly denied

U.S. claims that Russia was developing a nuclear capability for space.

A source familiar with the matter told Reuters that Washington believes Moscow is developing a space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapon whose detonation could disrupt everything from military communications to phone-based ride services.

"Our position is clear and transparent: We have always been categorically against and are now against the deployment of nuclear weapons in space," Putin told Sergei Shoigu, his defence minister.

Two teenagers have been arrested for breaking into a Secret Service car assigned to US President Joe Biden's granddaughter late last year. An agent tasked with protecting Naomi Biden fired his weapon at the thieves during the incident in Washington DC's wealthy Georgetown area.

Ms Biden, 30, was not with the agents when the attempted robbery took place on the night of 12 November.

Japan-based US Navy sailor accused of espionage

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A Japan-based US Navy sailor has been charged with espionage for allegedly passing classified information to a foreign government.

Bryce Pedicini is alleged to have given documents to foreign agents at least seven times in 2022 and 2023.

The US Navy also accuses him of trying in May 2023 to hand over photographs showing the screen of a military computer.He faces a court martial while the investigation continues.

Colorado man dies after being bitten by pet Gila monster

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Authorities in Colorado have confirmed the death of a 34-yearold local resident four days after he was bitten by one of his two pet Gila monsters.

The creatures are venomous reptiles native to the southwestern United States. Their bites are not normally fatal to humans.

But an expert told the BBC's US partner CBS News that the victim may have suffered an allergic reaction. The last human death from such a bite is believed to have been in 1930.

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Israel Gaza: China condemns US veto of call for immediate ceasefire at UN

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China has sharply criticised the US for vetoing a United Nations (UN) Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza Beijing said the move sent the "wrong message" and effectively gave a "green light to the continued slaughter".

The White House said the Algerianproposed resolution would "jeopardise" talks to end the war.

The US has proposed its own temporary ceasefire resolution, which also warned Israel not to invade the city of Rafah.

Algeria's resolution was backed by 13 of the 15 members of the UN Security Council - with the UK abstaining.

Under the council's rules, any resolution that is vetoed by one of its five permanent members - which includes the US - is immediately thrown out.

Israel launched its operations in Gaza

First group of Ukrainian pilots to complete F-16 training by summer

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following an attack by Hamas on southern Israel on 7 October, during which about 1,200 people were killed and more than 240 others taken hostage.

The Israeli military campaign has left more than 29,000 people dead in Gaza, according to the Palestinian territory's Hamas-run health ministry.

More t han a mi l lion displace d

Palestinians - about half of the Strip's population - are crammed into Rafah after being forced to seek shelter there.

The southern city, which borders Egypt, was home to only 250,000 people before the war. Many of the displaced are living in makeshift shelters or tents in squalid conditions, with scarce access to safe drinking water or food.

UK Imposes Sanctions on Leaders of Navalny's Penal Colony 'It's clear that the Russian authorities saw Navalny as a threat and they tried repeatedly to silence him,' Foreign Secretary David Cameron said

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in solitary confinement. Navalny also suffered from being denied medical treatment and from having to walk in temperatures dropping to minus 32 degrees Celsius, the Foreign Office said in a statement.

“It's clear that the Russian authorities saw Navalny as a threat and they tried repeatedly to silence him,'' Foreign Secretary David Cameron said. “That's why we're today sanctioning the most senior prison officials responsible for his custody in the penal colony where he spent his final months.''

Kiev: (IANS) The first group of four Ukrainian pilots will complete their training on the F-16 jets by summer, the media reported.

The pilots started their training to fly F-16 jets in October last year in the US city of Tucson, Arizona, Xinhua news agency reported.

The second and the third groups of four Ukrainian pilots each are expected to complete their F-16 training by the end of August.

Britain has issued sanctions against six people who led the penal colony where Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died last week, the UK Foreign Office said Wednesday.

The six prison officials, who were sanctioned under UK human rights regulations, include Vadim Konstantinovich Kalinin, who oversaw the brutal prison camp where the anti-corruption campaigner was kept

China renews orange alert for cold waves

Japanese mafia boss conspired to traffic nuclear materials, says US

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Beijing: (IANS) China's national observatory has renewed an orange alert for cold waves in various regions of south China, forecasting sharp temperature drops.

The orange alert, the highest for cold waves, is for the period from 8 p.m.

Wednesday to 8 a.m. Friday. Many parts of south China will see temperatures fall significantly, with average daily temperatures or lowest temperatures declining by 6 to 12 degrees Celsius.

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US prosecutors have charged an alleged member of the Japanese mafia with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials.

Takeshi Ebisawa, 60, tried to sell uranium and plutonium that he believed would be transferred to Iran to build a nuclear bomb, it is alleged. Mr Ebisawa and a Thai co-defendant were previously hit with weapons and drug charges in April 2022. He faces life imprisonment

if convicted of the latest charges.

US authorities say Mr Ebisawa - who is being held in a Brooklyn jail - is a senior figure in the Japanese organised crime syndicate, known as the Yakuza, with operations in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand and the US. The US Department of Justice said Mr Ebisawa and his "confederates showed samples of nuclear materials in Thailand" to an undercover agent from the US DEA. The agent was posing as a drugs and weapons trafficker with links to an Iranian general. The nuclear samples - which came from Myanmar - were seized by Thai authorities and transferred to US investigators. A US laboratory confirmed the material contained uranium and weapons-grade plutonium.

Mexico City: (IANS) At least 12 people were killed in a confrontation between rival criminal gangs in Mexico's southern state of Guerrero, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said.

Investigation into the incident began on Tuesday and is ongoing, with National Guard troops already at the site, Lopez Obrador told reporters on Wednesday at the National Palace in Mexico City at a daily press conference as quoted by Xinhua news agency report.

The President added the authorities will provide more details later on the deadly clash, according to local media.

Tunisia prevents over 75,000 illegal immigrants to enter Italy

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Tunis: (IANS) Tunisia in 2023 intercepted more than 75,000 illegal migrants while they were attempting to enter Europe via the Mediterranean Sea route to Italy, media reported.

It is more than double the number in 2022, during which more than 35,000 undocumented immigrants were arrested while sailing to Italy off Tunisian coasts, said the report on Wednesday, citing Tunisia's National Guard spokesman Houcemeddine Jbabli.

Over 3.4 mn internally displaced in Somalia: IOM

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Mogadishu,:(IANS) More than 3.45 million people had been internally displaced in Somalia as of January 2024 due to multiple shocks, including drought, floods, and conflict, the UN migration agency said.

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INDIA NEWS The global government affairs team of X said they are unable to publish the Centre's executive orders due to legal restrictions

Elon Musk's X Claims Centre Orders made in a post on X past midnight.

To Withhold Accounts "The Indian government has issued

executive orders requiring X to act on specific accounts and posts, subject to potential penalties including significant fines and imprisonment," the post read.

"In compliance with the orders, we will withhold these accounts and posts in India alone; however, we disagree with these actions and maintain that freedom of expression should extend to these posts," it added.

The Ministry of Electronics and IT has ordered social media platforms to temporarily block 177 accounts that were linked to farmers' protests on request of the Ministry of Home Affairs, according to sources.

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New Delhi: The Centre has issued orders requiring microblogging site X to act against some accounts and posts, the Elon Musk-led organisation has said, stressing that it disagrees with these actions and that the posts should not be withheld on grounds of freedom of expression.

The global government affairs team of X, formerly Twitter, said they are unable to publish the Centre's executive orders due to legal restrictions, but "believe that making them public is essential for transparency". The Centre is yet to respond to the allegations that were

US Cop Who Killed Indian Student Jaahnavi Kandula Let Go Due To "Lack Of Evidence" HiIndia Newsdesk

Washington: The Seattle police officer who struck and killed Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula while responding to an overdose call, will not face any criminal charges due to lack of "sufficient" evidence, authorities said.

On Wednesday, the King County Prosecutor's Office said they will not move forward with criminal charges against Seattle Police Officer Kevin Dave, FOX13 Seattle reported.

In a statement released Wednesday, the King County Prosecuting Attorney said, "Kandula's death is heartbreaking and impacted communities in King County and across the world." Kandula, 23, was

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In bodycam footage, Officer Daniel Auderer laughed about the deadly crash and dismissed any implication Dave might be at fault or that a criminal investigation was necessary. struck by a police vehicle driven by Officer Dave when she was crossing a street in

Seattle on January 23. He was driving 74 mph (more than 119 kmh) on the way to a report of a drug overdose call. Kandula was thrown 100 feet when she was struck by the speeding police patrol vehicle.

In bodycam footage released by the Seattle Police Department, Officer Daniel Auderer laughed about the deadly crash and dismissed any implication Dave might be at fault or that a criminal investigation was necessary.

King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion said that she believes they lack the evidence to prove a criminal case beyond a reasonable doubt, the report added.

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Satya Pal Malik's Home Raided

CBI had registered a case in April 2022 against five individuals, including Satya Pal Malik, in connection with alleged irregularities in awarding contracts worth Rs.2200 crores.

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New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting searches at 30 locations linked to former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik in a probe linked to alleged corruption in the awarding of a contract for a hydel project in the Union territory.

According to the probe agency's case, a bribe of ₹ 300 crores was paid for two hydel projects in Jammu and Kashmir.

CBI had registered a case in April 2022 against five individuals, including Mr Malik, in connection with alleged irregularities in awarding contracts worth ₹ 2200 crores for the mentioned projects.

Responding to the allegations, Satya Pal Malik, who has been admitted to the hospital for the past few days, stated, "Despite my illness, my residence is being raided by authoritarian forces.

My driver and assistant are being needlessly harassed through these searches."

Kejriwal Always ready for talks with Arvind Summoned By Probe farmers: Anurag Thakur Agency For 7th Time

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England cricket team skipper Ben Stokes was taken aback by the pitch for the fourth Test match against India in Ranchi and said that he has "never seen anything like that before". The match starting Friday is a must-win for the visitors if they want to clinch the series as they currently trail 1-2 in the five-match series. In a recent interview, Stokes said that he found the appearance of the pitch in Ranchi quite deceptive as he felt it has a proper grass cover from a distance but on a closer inspection, the all-rounder found that there were several visible cracks and can be challenging for both the batting and bowling sides.

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has received a seventh summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED), officials told NDTV this morning.

Mr Kejriwal has been asked to appear on February 26 for questioning in connection with the Delhi liquor excise policy case. On Monday, he did not appear for questioning with his party Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) terming the summons as "illegal" and asserting that the matter is now before the court. The probe agency had earlier this month approached a city court after Mr Kejriwal skipped its multiple summonses related to the case.

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New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Union Minister Anurag Thakur has said the Centre was always ready for talks with the farmers.

Emphasising that the dialogue was the only way to address concerns, he said on Wednesday that farmers were the nation's 'Annadatas'.

"E arlier als o we were ready for discussions, still we are ready and in the future also we will be ready. We don't have any problem, they are our 'Annadatas'...," he said.

The Union minister said that despite the increase in the prices of fertilizers across the world, the Centre has prevented the rise in fertilizer and urea costs, and the government provided subsidies amounting to Rs 3 lakh crore.

He also said that the Centre worked continuously in the last three years and brought Nano Urea. The minister said, "I want to tell you that in the 10 years of UPA, Rs 5.50 lakh crore were spent on MSP for wheat, paddy, and oilseeds. The Modi government has allocated Rs 18 lakh 39 thousand crore, which is more than 3.50 times," AnuragThakur said.

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65 Crores Transferred...": INDIA Bloc's UP Seat Sharing Pact "Rs Congress' Ajay Maken Slams Finalised, Congress To Fight On 17 Seats Centre In Tax Row Lok Sabha Election 2024: This is the first major seat-share deal announced by the opposition alliance, which was formed in June to defeat Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his BJP.

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Lucknow: The Congress will contest 17 of Uttar Pradesh's 80 Lok Sabha seats in the forthcoming general election, while the Samajwadi Party will be allotted the remaining 63, the INDIA bloc members said this evening.

This is the first major seat-share deal announced

by the opposition alliance, which was formed in June to defeat Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Apart from its strongholds of Raebareli and Amethi (lost to the BJP's Smriti Irani in 2019), the Congress will field candidates from Kanpur Nagar, Fatehpur Sikri, Basgaon, Saharanpur, Prayagraj, Maharajganj, Amroha, Jhansi, Bulandshahar, Ghaziabad, Mathura, Sitapur, Barabanki, and Deoria.

"The alliance is a message for the country. There are 80 Lok Sabha seats in UP... Akhileshji has repeatedly said BJP came to the centre from UP (and) because of UP it will lose power in 2024."

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New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday claimed the Income Tax Department had withdrawn ₹ 65 crore from three of its accounts towards a "unprecedented" tax demand of ₹ 210 crore - despite the claim currently being heard by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.

In a post on X, Congress leader Ajay Maken pointed out national political parties were exempt from paying income tax (though they do have to file tax returns) and asked if the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party would also receive similar demands. "Yesterday, the Income Tax Department mandated banks to transfer over ₹ 65 crores from Indian National Congress, Indian Youth Congress, and National Students' Union of India accounts to the government - ₹ 5 crore from IYC and NSUI, and ₹ 60.25 crores from INC, marking a concerning move by the BJP government," he wrote.

Duped By Agent, Indians Forced To Fight In India to lead global chip value chain with friendly govt Russian War, Claims Asaduddin Owaisi policies: US report HiIndia Newsdesk

New Delhi: (IANS) Global competition for chip investment is fierce and India is set to expand its role in the semiconductor value chain with supportive government policies, a pilot visa programme and an industry-ready workforce, among others, a report under the US-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) said on Wednesday.

The report recommended exploring work to advance USIndia cooperation on semiconductors through a partnership under the CHIPS for America International Technology Security and Innovation Fund (ITSI) and create a pilot visa programme to facilitate the circulation of skilled workers between the US and India, as a potential deliverable of the iCET.

The Indians were sent to Russia, where they received basic weapons-handling training

Asaduddin Owaisi has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, seeking his intervention to help bring three Indians back from Russia who were allegedly duped by a job agent and sent to the war.

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Dalits and backward category cannot get job in Modi's Ram Rajya: Rahul Gandhi in Kanpur

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P Asaduddin Owaisi has raised alarm over a distressing situation involving a dozen Indians, including three men from Telangana, who were allegedly deceived by job agents promising employment in Russia but ended up being coerced into participating in the ongoing war against Ukraine. According to Owaisi, these individuals were misled by job agents who initially offered positions as security agents in Russia but instead forced them into the battlefield without proper training or consent.

In a press conference, Owaisi revealed that the victims, hailing from various states across India, were tricked into volunteering for the Russian army and subsequently deployed to conflict zones in Mariupol, Kharkiv, and Donetsk. The MP has urgently appealed to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for intervention, seeking assistance in repatriating the affected individuals back to India.

The alleged mastermind behind this scheme,

identified as Faisal Khan, purportedly lured the victims through his YouTube channel, 'Baba Vlogs,' where he promised assistance in securing job offers abroad. Khan, along with associates Sufiyaan and Poja, allegedly facilitated the fraudulent recruitment HiIndia Newsdesk process, leading unsuspecting individuals into the Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the perilous situation.

Despite the gravity of the situation, the Ministry of BJP-led Centre of not creating enough jobs for the Dalits and External Affairs is yet to respond to the distressing other backward classes, which constitute "90 per cent of the plight of these Indians stuck in Russia. Meanwhile, population," and discriminating against them in his 'Ram concerned families back in India await news of their Rajya.' "What kind of Ram Rajya is this where … Backward loved ones, fearing for their safety and well-being. classes, Dalits, tribals and minorities, who constitute about As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine persists 90 per cent of the total population, cannot get jobs," Gandhi with no immediate prospect of resolution, the said in Kanpur during his 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra,' in a public harrowing ordeal faced by these individuals serves meeting at the Ghantaghar intersection in the city. as a stark reminder of the human cost of war. With "Fifty per cent of the population in the country belongs to tensions escalating and diplomatic efforts stalling, backward classes, 15 per cent are Dalits, 8 per cent are tribals the urgent need for action to safeguard the lives of and 15 per cent are minorities. Shout as much as you want but you can't get employment in this country. these stranded Indians remains paramount.

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All About Ashwin Ramaswami, First Gen Z Indian-American In US Senate Race

Manjusha Kulkarni wins James Irvine Foundation Award

If elected, Ashwin Ramaswami, a second generation immigrant, would be the first Indian-American senator from the state of Georgia and the only one with both a computer science and a law degree HiIndia Newsdesk

In a groundbreaking move, 24-yearold software engineer Ashwin Ramaswami has emerged as the latest Indian-American entrant into US politics, vying for a seat in the Georgia State Senate. Should he clinch victory, Ramaswami would not only etch his name as the first Indian-American senator from Georgia but also as the inaugural Gen Z candidate to vie for state senate across the nation.

Ramaswami's journey is a testament to the fusion of technology prowess and legal acumen. As a secondgeneration immigrant, he stands at the intersection of his Indian heritage and American upbringing. Hailing from a lineage of IT professionals who migrated from Tamil Nadu in 1990, Ramaswami's trajectory is a testament to the American dream.

A Democrat, Ramaswami faces off against Republican Shawn Still, embroiled in controversy following his indictment alongside former President Donald Trump for the January 6 US

UK university slammed for confusing Sikhs with Muslims in social media post

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London: (IANS) Members of the Sikh community in the UK have slammed the University of Birmingham for confusing them with Muslims in a social media post, saying that "these mistakes should not happen in 2024".

The University deleted and apologised for the post incorrectly claiming that a recent 'langar (community meal)' event hosted by its Sikh students was part of an Islamic awareness week, The Birmingham Mail newspaper reported on Monday.

Students within the university's Sikh Society hosted the event earlier this month, serving free vegetarian meals on the campus.

But they were left disappointed when a staff member tagged their event in a post with the text 'Discover Islam Week', which is an annual awareness campaign run by the university's Islamic Society.

"It is disappointing... There is clearly an issue with the training and education given to the staff," Jasveer Singh, a member of Sikh Press Association, told the newspaper. Singh said that aspects of Sikhism are taught at the University, which has lecturers from the community and regularly hosts Sikh events.

Ashwin Ramaswami graduated from Stanford University in 2021.

Capitol insurrection.

But who is Ashwin Ramaswami?

A tech startup entrepreneur with a background in cybersecurity for the US government, he epitomizes the ethos of the modern political aspirant.

Graduating from Stanford University in 2021, his platform resonates with his commitment to community upliftment and equal opportunity.

For Ramaswami, politics isn't just about policy; it's about representation.

As a Hindu, he remains deeply rooted in Indian culture, even amidst the

fast-paced world of technology. His dedication to Hindu philosophy and culture underscores his multifaceted identity.

Driven by a desire to empower youth in politics, Ramaswami champions a new era of leadership. Despite skepticism surrounding his age, he believes his generation is politically astute, ready to challenge the status quo.

Ramaswami's agenda extends beyond partisan lines. His vision encompasses a diverse array of issues, from election security to sustainable tech innovation and green energy investment. With an emphasis on common-sense gun laws and accountability for big tech, he represents a fresh perspective in the political landscape.

In the heart of the South, Ramaswami envisions Georgia as a beacon of pro g re s s , a t e s t a m e nt t o t h e transformative power of youth and innovation. As he navigates the campaign trail, his story serves as an inspiration for aspiring young leaders across the nation.

Jaishankar Commends Indian Community in Saskatchewan, Canada

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar praised the Indian community in Canada's Saskatchewan province during a meeting with Premier Scott Moe at the 9th Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi.

Jaishankar commended the Indian diaspora for bridging ties between the

two nations, emphasizing their vital role in fostering cooperation. With over 15,660 Indian residents in Saskatchewan, representing 18.4% of total immigrants from 2016 to 2021, the community serves as a significant link between India and Canada. Saskatchewan's exports to India exceed $1 billion, constituting a substantial portion of Canada's total exports to the country. Premier Moe, emphasizing the importance of trade relations, highlighted the need to separate political issues from economic cooperation. He led a delegation to India last year, discussing collaboration in areas such as electric vehicles and quantum technologies, underscoring the expanding multi-dimensional ties between Canada and India.

7-year ban on Indian restaurant owner for hiring illegal workers in UK

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London, Feb 21 (IANS) The owner of an Indian restaurant and takeaway in the UK has been banned as a company director until 2031 for hiring three illegal workers from Bangladesh without conducting right-to-work checks.

Ikbal Hussain, 51, hired the workers, all in their forties, at the Taste of Raj on High Street, Hertfordshire, before the restaurant was raided by immigration enforcement officials in March 2020.

A resident of Enfield, Hussain was the sole director of the restaurant, trading under the company name of Tender Love Ltd, since June 2014.

The workers told investigators they had worked at the restaurant for between four days and up to two months.

Hussain not only employed them without conducting right-to-work checks but also failed to keep the required documentation proving they were eligible to work in the UK, a Home Office statement said on Tuesday.

Manjusha Kulkarni Zofeen Maqsood

Executive Director of AAPI Equity Alliance, Manjusha Kulkarni has won the James Irvine Foundation award for confronting hate and discrimination against AAPI communities with data, partnerships and policy solutions.

Kulkarni is amongst nine leaders who received the 2024 Leadership Awards.This year’s Award recipients are an impressive group of innovators working on a wide range of challenges including teacher preparation, youth justice, college access and completion, and ensuring the health and safety of Asian American and Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, refugee, and immigrant populations.

AAPI Equity Alliance is now a coalition of over 40 organizations that serves the 1.6 million Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Los Angeles and beyond, confronting discrimination, fighting mental health disparities, and pushing for legal and policy changes. Kulkarni is also a cofounder of Stop AAPI Hate, a national coalition that collects data and fights racial injustice targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Indian restaurant manager 'killed' in UK

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London: (IANS) A 24-year-old man is due to appear in a UK court on Wednesday in connection with the murder of an Indian restaurant manager who was hit by a vehicle as he was cycling home from work last week.

Shazeb Khalid of no fixed address was arrested and charged with one count of murder on Tuesday, following an investigation by the police, and is due to appear at Reading Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

Vignesh Raman, aged 38, was declared dead at the Royal Berkshire Hospital after he was hit by a vehicle on Addington Road in Reading on February 14.

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Streaming entertainment firms like Netflix, animated TV and film producers, and the computer games industry are all demanding more.

"The VFX industry has surged due to an infusion of visual effects in almost all the entertainment sector," says Namit Malhotra, founder of Prime Focus, a giant Indian media firm which owns DNEG. India is a relatively cheap place to create such artwork and the adoption of cloud computing has made it easy for Indian workers to contribute to projects based overseas.

"India has become a big market for outsourcing though not the entire movie - but parts of movies," says Ketan Mehta, founder of Cosmos Maya, a visual effects and animation studio. He says it's "only a matter of time" before Indian studios are handling all the visual effects for big global productions.

But being plugged into the global market has its downside. India could not dodge the effects of the strikes in Hollywood, which shut down TV and film production for months last year.

"The strike in Hollywood had a big impact on the Indian market. We could clearly see the ripple effects.

There were layoffs and production houses downsized. A number of projects have got delayed and still the market is extremely slow with the

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The staff shortage in India's special effects industry

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Hollywood work coming in," says Mr Mehta. Nevertheless he is confident the market will recover. And the next challenge for the Indian industry could be finding enough staff.

At the moment around 250,000 people work in the VFX and animation industry, according to the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comic (AVGC) Task Force.

But it estimates that by 2032 that number will have ballooned to 2.2 million. To help supply those workers,

the AVGC is working with universities and colleges to come up with courses and qualifications.

Ashish Kulkarni, a member of the AVGC Task Force, would like to see senior members of the industry get involved in education.

"The child who has taken up this course should be motivated by well know people in the industry, so VFX and animation becomes popular, and parents are not reluctant to let children pick this field," he says.

Hirotake Yano, the billionaire founder of Japanese discount retailer Daiso, has died of heart failure, aged 80.

In a statement released on Monday, the firm said he passed away on 12 February and a private funeral had already been held by close family members.

Daiso is a so-called 100 yen ($0.67; £0.53) store, similar to pound shops. Mr Yano opened his first discount retailer in 1972 and was seen as a pioneer of the dollar shop business model.

Israel's economy shrinks more than expected on Gaza war

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Israel's economy shrank by far more than expected in the wake of conflict with Hamas in Gaza, according to official figures.

Gross domestic product (GDP) - a key measure of a country's economic health - fell by 19% on an annualised basis in the fourth quarter of 2023.

That is the equivalent of a fall of 5% between October and December.GDP was "directly affected" by the outbreak of the conflict on 7 October, the Central Bureau of Statistics said.

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New Delhi: (IANS) The government on Tuesday said it is working on to unveil a draft regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) by June-July this year, amid concerns over a rise in deepfakes and user harm associated with the new technology.

Addressing a Nasscom event in the Capital, Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, said the government is working on a draft AI regulation framework and will release it soon.

“The aim is to harness AI for economic growth and address potential risks and harms,” the minister said.

"We will fully realise the potential of AI but set up the guardrails as well to prevent misuse,” he added.

The Nasscom-BCG report, unveiled at the event, said that India’s AI market is likely to grow at 25 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach $17 billion by 2027, with similar growth in AI investments.

Daiso: Billionaire founder of Japanese discount store dies

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The first human patient implanted with a brain-chip from Neuralink appears to have fully recovered and is able to control a computer mouse using their thoughts, the startup's founder Elon Musk said late on Monday.

"Progress is good, and the patient seems to have made a full recovery, with neural effects that we are aware of. Patient is able to move a mouse around the screen by just thinking," Musk said in a Spaces event on social media platform X. Musk said Neuralink was now trying to get as many mouse button clicks as possible from the patient.

Neuralink did not immediately reply to Reuters' request for further details.

The firm successfully implanted a chip on its first human patient last month, after receiving approval for human trial recruitment in September.

The firm successfully implanted a chip on its first human patient last month, after receiving approval for human trial recruitment in September The study uses a robot to surgically place a brain-computer interface implant in a region of the brain that controls the intention to move, Neuralink has said, adding that the initial goal is to enable people to control a computer cursor or keyboard using their thoughts.

Musk has g r and ambit i ons for Neuralink, saying it would facilitate speedy surgical insertions of its chip devices to treat conditions like obesity, autism, depression, and schizophrenia.

Neuralink, which was valued at about $5 billion last year, has faced repeated calls for scrutiny regarding its safety protocols.

Gloucestershire vertical farm is one of UK's 'most advanced'

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One of the UK's "most technically advanced" indoor farms has opened in Gloucestershire.

The so-called vertical farm can grow salad three times as fast as traditional outdoor agriculture thanks to its controlled, consistent climate. Lettuce, basil and other herbs are grown under special lights, in a warm humid atmosphere. "It's turned farming into a high-tech factory," said head grower, Glyn Stephens.

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SPORT Ian Chappell urges Joe Root to play his natural game and drop Bazball philosophy

Bazball is overhyped: Kris Srikkanth makes a scathing assessment of England's tactics

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has urged out-of-form England batter Joe Root to shun the 'Bazball' approach and get back to playing his natural game.

"Root had a bloody fine record playing normally, and he was a quick scorer playing normally," Chappell told 'Wide World of Sports', describing Bazball as "bullshit".

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Known for his noholds-barred aggressive batting, former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has dissed the Bazball tactics employed by England in Tests under the management of head coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes, which has seen them trail India 1-2 after winning the first Test in the five-match series.

"Fantastic Performance": Pullela Gopichand

IPL set to begin on March 22 and will be held entirely in India: Arun Dhumal

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Chief national coach Pullela Gopichand on Sunday hailed India's first-ever gold medal at the Badminton Asia Team Championships and said the performance of the young women brigade gives him a lot of hope for the future. The Indian women's team on Sunday scripted a historic title win at the Badminton Asia Team Championships with a tight 3-2 victory over Thailand in Shah Alam, Malaysia.

The much-anticipated Indian Premier League is set to begin on March 22 and will be held entirely in the country despite the coinciding general elections, league chairman Arun Dhumal told PTI on Tuesday.

Aryna Sabalenka Crashes Out To Donna Vekic

Security tightened in Ranchi after terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatens

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Reigning Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka suffered an opening round upset at the hands of familiar fo e D o n n a Ve k i c , going down 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-0 in Dubai on Tuesday. Contesting her first match since her successful title defence at Melbourne Park, Sabalenka blew a 7-6, 2-0 lead to succumb to her Croatian opponent in two hours and 22 minutes.

The elections are expected to be held in April and May and that is the main reason why the schedule for the IPL's 17th edition has not been unveiled yet.

Speaking to PTI, Dhumal said to begin with, only the schedule of the first 15 days will be announced and the roster for the remaining games will be decided after the announcement of the general election dates.

The dates of the Lok Sabha polls are expected to be announced early next month. "We are looking at a March 22 start for the tournament. We are working closely with the government agencies and we will first release the initial schedule. The entire tournament will be held in India," said Dhumal.

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Security has been tightened in the Jharkhand capital after US-based designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatened to disrupt the fourth Test match between India and England here, officials said.

Pannun, who has been designated as a terrorist by the home ministry, has also appealed to the banned CPI (Maoist) through a video uploaded on social media

to disrupt the match, officials said.

The fourth Test will commence at the JSCA International Stadium Complex here from February 23. The England team reached the city on Tuesday. "Gurupatwant Singh Pannun has threatened the India and England teams to cancel the match in Ranchi. He also urged the CPI (Maoist) to create disturbance in a bid to cancel the match.

“An FIR has been lodged against him at Dhurwa police station under the IT Act and investigation has been initiated," Deputy Superintendent of Police, Hatia, P K Mishra told reporters on Tuesday.

Pannun has been on the National Investigation Agency’s radar since 2019, when the anti-terror federal agency registered its first case against the "designated individual terrorist", who has been spreading fear and terror in Punjab.

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Jasprit Bumrah released from squad for fourth Test; KL Rahul out of Ranchi too

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Mumbai: (IANS) Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been released from the Indian squad for the fourth Test against England in Ranchi, Jharkhand, giving the Gujarat pacer some rest after three successive matches. The decision to rest Bumrah was taken keeping in mind the duration of the series and the amount of cricket he has played in recent times, the BCCI informed in a statement on Tuesday.

This Country Is Extremely Difficult As A Woman HiIndia Newsdesk

India Women's Hockey Coach

Janneke, the first woman coach of the Indian hockey team, broke down during the interview, according to the report, Janneke Schopman, the first woman coach of the Indian while speaking about her day-to-day challenges in the top hockey team, broke down while speaking about her dayjob and dealing with Hockey India. to-day challenges in the top job and dealing with Hockey "Very hard, very hard. Because, you know, I come from India. a culture where women are respected and valued. I don't feel that here," she said. Janneke Schopman, 46, me and the men's coach, or the girls and the men's team, just in added she felt 'alone a lot in the last two years' and general. They (the women players) never complain and they work claimed claimed she wasn't 'valued and respected' by her so hard. I shouldn't speak for them so I won't. I love them. I think employers. "Even when I was the assistant coach some people they work so hard, they do what I ask, they wanna learn, wanna wouldn't even look at me or wouldn't acknowledge do new things," Schopman said. "But for me personally, coming me or wouldn't respond and then you become from the Netherlands, having worked in the USA, this country is the chief coach and all of a sudden people extremely difficult as a woman, coming from a culture where, yeah, are interested in you. I struggled a lot with you can have an opinion and it's valued. It's really hard." She added that," she said. "I look at the difference at that she should have left after the Commonwealth Games in 2022 how men's coaches are treated... between where India won the bronze medal.

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A 24-year-old Indian man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison by a US court for defrauding an elderly American woman out of $150,000 (Rs 1,24,33642) through a computer hacking scheme, according to a US attorney.

The defendant, identified as Sukhdev Vaid from Haryana, India, pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges in December 2023. Prosecutors allege he participated in a wider scheme targeting elderly Americans nationwide, resulting in over $1.2 million in total losses.

On February 14th, the court further ordered that upon release from custody, Vaid would be remanded to the Bureau of Indian national from Haryana Sukhdev Vaid pleaded guilty to defrauding Customs and Immigration Enforcement $1,50,000 from an elderly US woman. for deportation and ordered Vaid to pay $1,236,470 (Rs 10,24,92172) in traveled overseas to collect the victim's The government alleged restitution. money in person," said Special Agent in in court documents that a "It has become all too common for people Charge Shohini Sinha of the Salt Lake large enterprise originating City FBI. "To protect yourself, never click outside of our country to victimize Montanans, especially as it relates to from India was involved in on unsolicited pop-ups or links sent by wire fraud, and get away with it. But not text message or email, don't download stealing $1,236,470 from this time. Vaid is going to federal prison software at the request of someone you elderly Americans. due to the sophistication and tenacity don't know, and always remember that of the FBI, for which I am grateful. We "'Phantom Hacker' scams layer imposter the government and law enforcement will will continue to be relentless in tracking tech support, financial, and government never call and ask you for money." down these criminals who prey on our personas to gain access to someone's In a statement to the court, the Montana trusting impulses, and we are confident computer and personal information. Sadly, victim said, "I feel very violated...I have such efforts will result in these fraudsters these scams are increasingly targeting crawled into a shell emotionally and don't ending up in the same place as Vaid," US our seniors. Adding to the depravity of want to be vulnerable in any way. I don't Attorney Laslovich said. this particular case is that the scammer know who I can safely trust now. I don't

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feel safe at all."

The government alleged in court documents that a large enterprise originating from India was involved in stealing $1,236,470 from elderly Americans. The Montana case arose in February 2023, when Glacier Bank notified the FBI that Jane Doe, a 73-year-old woman in Kalispell, had been defrauded. The fraudsters tricked Jane Doe into giving them money through a pop-up notice that appeared on Jane Doe's computer screen. The notice explained that Jane Doe had been "hacked" and for her to call a number for customer support. Jane Doe complied, and fraudsters directed her to remove cash from her bank accounts for safekeeping at the "Fed." Jane Doe complied and gave $150,000 in cash to the fraudsters.

After learning of the scam, the FBI set up a ruse in which Jane Doe told the fraudsters she still had $50,000 in cash.

The FBI arrested Vaid, along with his codefendant, Eddly Joseph, of Gainesville, Florida, when they traveled to Montana to collect the money. The investigation determined that the fraudsters remotely accessed Jane Doe's computer, using UltraViewer, which they installed on her computer.

Joseph was sentenced previously to two years and nine months in prison for his conviction in the case.

Man admits to rape, murder of US tourist in Germany

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Two Chinese nationals, Haotian Sun and Pengfei Xue, found guilty in a U.S. court for orchestrating a sophisticated scam to defraud Apple. The scheme involved submitting counterfeit iPhones for repair and then replacing them with genuine ones. Sun and Xue face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for conspiracy to commit mail fraud. Sentencing is scheduled for June 21, 2024. The duo received shipments of fake iPhones from Hong Kong, returning them to Apple stores with falsified serial numbers. Over 5,000 counterfeit phones were involved, intending to cause a loss of over $3 million to Apple. The defendants used aliases during the scheme and were arrested on December 5, 2019.

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A Washington DC man who thought he won a jackpot worth $340m (£270m) has sued Powerball and the DC Lottery, who claim they published his numbers by mistake.

John Cheeks said he felt "numb" when he first saw Powerball's winning numbers matched his ticket in January 2023.

But when Mr Cheeks presented his ticket to the Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG), his claim was denied.

"One of the claims agents told me my ticket was no good, just to throw it in the trash can," he told the BBC. Instead, Mr Cheeks held on to that ticket

and found a lawyer.

He is now suing the lottery for damages, in the amount of the Powerball jackpot, plus the interest he would have earned on it per day - totalling $340m.

According to cour t do c uments, Powerball and a lottery contractor, the DC-based Taoti Enterprises, claim the confusion arose from a technical error.

In a court filing, a Taoti employee said that on 6 January 2023 - the day Mr Cheeks bought his ticket - a quality assurance team was running tests on the website.

On that day, a set of test Powerball numbers, which matched Mr Cheeks' numbers - was posted on the website "accidentally", according to court documents. Those numbers remained online for three days, until 9 January.

A US man has confessed to raping and killing a fellow American tourist near Germany's famed Neuschwanstein Castle last June.

Troy Philipp B faces several charges, including one count of murder over a 21-year-old woman's death, and attempted murder of the victim's friend, a 22-year-old woman.

The 31-year also admitted to sexually assaulting the 21-year-old and pushing both women off a ravine.

He may be jailed for life if convicted.

"The accused committed the incomprehensible act," lawyer Philip Mueller said of his client on the first day of the trial at district court in the southern town of Kempten.

Lawyers denied the suspect acted with intent, telling the court that he acted spontaneously. Mr Mueller said his client was "deeply ashamed" of his actions and wanted to apologise to her family. B, who is from Michigan in the US, also admitted to possessing child pornography, which officials discovered during their investigation.

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Tear Gas Used At Punjab-Haryana Border, Centre Calls Farmers For Talks Again HiIndia Newsdesk

Protesting farmers and the government met in Chandigarh Sunday evening for a fourth round of talks, from which the five-year, A2+FL+ 50 per cent contract offer emerged.

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New Delhi: Tear gas shells were fired this morning at the Punjab-Haryana border, where thousands of farmers have gathered to march on a heavily fortified Delhi after rejecting the government's offer of a five-year MSP contract. A fifth round of talks is likely. Farmer groups have formed a human chain at the Shambhu border crossing. Dramatic visuals from the area show the two sides lined up against the other - on one side is an army of heavy earth-moving machines, or JCBs, and tractors, and on the other are the security forces, including paramilitary personnel with riot gear and equipment.

Haryana Police have already fired one round of tear gas, and have warned the farmers - who number around 10,000 with 1,200 tractors/trolleys - to stand down. The farmers, a police statement said, are also "arming youth with sticks, stones, face masks (to protect against the tear gas) and iron shields to attack" security personnel.

The state's police force has also ramped up measures to stop farmers from reaching Delhi, which is around 200 km from Shambhu. This includes blocking highways with multiple layers of concrete barriers, barbed wire fences, and even nail strips, to stop tractors.

The farmers, though, appear undaunted and, in a moment of innovation, constructed a makeshift 'tank' Tuesday evening - a JCB machine on a tractor with the driver/operator cabins covered with iron sheets as protection from tear gas shells and rubber pellets.

Security around Delhi has been heightened also, with key border crossings, including Ghazipur, Tikri, Noida, and Singhu blocked with rows of metal and cement barriers. Police have deployed LRADs, or Long Range Acoustic Devices, or crowd-control sound cannons, and imposed a month-long ban on public gatherings.

'Meow Meow' Drug Worth Rs. 2,500 SEBI Uncovers $241 Million Accounting Crore Found In Delhi, Pune Raids: Cops Issue At Zee: Report

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The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will take a break from February 26 to March 1 to enable Rahul Gandhi to deliver two special lectures at his alma mater, Cambridge University, and attend important meetings in New Delhi, the Congress said on Wednesday.

Ameen Sayani, the voice of radio's golden era, passes away at age 91

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Mumbai: (IANS) Ameen Sayani, the iconic radio personality, passed away at the age of 91 due to cardiac failure.

He suffered a heart attack on Tuesday evening after which he rushed to HN Reliance Hospital in Mumbai.

He reportedly suffered a heart attack on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. The doctors at the hospital tried to treat him but he was declared dead after the revival attempts didn’t yield a positive result.

Ameen had been suffering from high blood pressure and other age-related ailments for some time. He also had back issues owing to which he used a walker.

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New Delhi: In a massive operation spanning over two days, the police have unearthed a staggering 1,100 kilograms of the banned drug Mephedrone (MD) - street name 'Meow Meow' - with an estimated value exceeding ₹ 2,500 crore in raids across Pune and New Delhi.

According to the police, the operation began with the arrest of three drug smugglers in Pune, accompanied by the seizure of 700 kg of Mephedrone.

The subsequent interrogation of these

Three individuals have been arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). individuals led to the confiscation of an additional 400 kg of the synthetic stimulant from godown-like structures in Delhi's Hauz Khas area. Another large consignment of Mephedrone was stored in Pune, particularly in the Kurkumbh MIDC area.

The market regulator has found a hole of more than $240 million in the accounts of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., dealing another blow to the embattled media firm less than a month after its merger with Sony Group Corp's local unit collapsed. Zee shares fell. As part of its investigation into the Zee founders, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, or Sebi, found that about 20 billion rupees ($241 million) may have been diverted from the company, said people familiar with the matter who did not want to be identified as the information is not public yet. That's roughly ten times of what was initially estimated by Sebi investigators, the people said.

Not Joined INDIA Bloc, Determined to stay in presidential race Will Support Anyone after South Carolina primary: Nikki Haley Who...: Kamal Haasan

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Indian American Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has

refused to quit and vowed to stay in the party’s race to the White House even after the South Carolina primary, where her rival former president Donald Trump is leading far ahead of her.

“I’m not afraid to say the hard truths out loud. I feel no need to kiss the ring. And I have no fear of Trump’s retribution. I’m not looking for anything from him. My own political future is of zero concern.

So, I hear what the political class says.

But I hear from the American people too,” Haley said.

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Chennai: Actor-politician Kamal Haasan today said discussions were on for his party MNM's political alliance and stressed it would support any bloc that would "selflessly" think about the nation but desist from being part of "feudal politics." Addressing reporters here after leading the 7th anniversary celebrations of his Makkal Needhi Maiam, Mr Haasan also welcomed the recent political entry of top Tamil actor Vijay.

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'Anupamaa' actor Rituraj Singh passes away at 59

Sohail Khan Revives 'Sher Khan' with Salman Khan and Kapil Sharma

Actor Rituraj Singh passed away at the age of 59. The actor, who made a strong impact with his performance in TV and films, suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday night. According to reports, he was suffering from issues related to his pancreas.

Rituraj Singh was last seen on the TV show `Anupamaa`. Amit Behl who was close friends with Singh confirmed the news of his demise. He told ETimes, "Yes he passed away due to cardiac arrest. He was admitted to a hospital some time back for treatment of pancreas returned home had some cardiac complications and passed away."

Back in 2012, actor-director Sohail Sohail Khan spoke about getting back Khan had announced his jungle- to larger-than-life Hindi cinema with adventure film `Sher Khan` with `Sher Khan`. Talking about why he had Salman Khan and Kapil Sharma in to put the film on the backburner back the lead. The film was meant to be in the day, he said, “That’s (VFX) one a VFX-heavy film with superstar area where technology is growing by Salman Khan playing the role of a bounds. Every time we would finish lion-hearted He-Man. According to the scripting of Sher Khan, I would reports, the film was later postponed watch another Marvel film and that due to VFX-related reasons. It seems used to make me feel backdated in like Sohail Khan is now ready to terms of what I’ve written and how I go ahead with the film. Talking to want the action to be. I knew that by News18 at the promotional event of the time the film comes out, it would Celebrity Cricket League season 10, look backdated.”

Sony Pictures Launches 'Stream' OTT Platform in India

Curated for Indian customers, Sony Pictures – Stream offers a vast and exciting repertoire of entertainment including SPE’s outstanding international selection of iconic, blockbuster movies, timeless classics and highly popular TV shows available on Prime Video Channels.

Sidharth Malhotra engages in mid-air fight with hijackers in 'Yodha' teaser Mumbai,: (IANS) The teaser of the upcoming Sidharth Malhotrastarrer film 'Yodha', which was unveiled on Monday, is packed with adrenaline pumping action, and promises to satiate the taste buds of connoisseurs of action films.

The teaser, which is almost one minute in length, shows Sidharth, dressed in uniform, fighting hijackers and terrorists mid-air to rescue passengers on an Air India flight.

The action-packed teaser also shows Sidharth bashing up people inside what appears to be the Parliament.

Huma Qureshi returns to the throne as Rani Bharti: Maharani 3 Trailer Actor Huma Qureshi wowed the audience with her portrayal of Rani Bharti in her muchloved political drama Maharani.

Now, the actress is all set to return to the throne to take us on yet another ride. The OTT channel SonyLIV has just released the trailer, announcing the release of the third season. The trailer for Maharani 3 shows that it is Rani Bharti’s world, and we all are just living in it. The trailer depicts the political fight, extreme drama, and the quest for revenge and justice. While releasing the trailer of the series, the streaming platform wrote, “Bandook kamjor log chalate hai, samajdaar log dimaag!” Watch Rani’s revenge unfold in Maharani 3. Trailer out now!”

Riteish Deshmukh Leads 'Raja Shivaji' Historical Epic

Mumbai: (IANS) On the occasion of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti on Monday, it was announced that Riteish Deshmukh will direct and feature in the historical action drama ‘Raja Shivaji’.

Riteish said: “In the annals of history, there emerges a figure that transcends mere mortal existence—a legend, an icon, an eternal flame of inspiration. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not a mere historical figure; he is an emotion, a timeless saga of valour, and a beacon of hope that has illuminated hearts for over three and a half centuries.”

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Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah recently attended an event where expressed his disappointment over Hindi cinema. As reported by PTI, the A Wednesday actor shared that there is hope for Hindi cinema to only get better if filmmakers make movies without the intention of making money. Naseeruddin even pointed out that filmmakers have been making the same kind of movies since the last century.

The actor who will be next seen in Disney Plus Hotstar’s Showtime revealed that he has stopped watching movies and does not like the films that are being made and added that he feels ‘disappointed’ to see how people take pride in Hindi cinema being a 100-years-old. Questioning the lack of substance in Hindi films, Shah also said that very soon people would be bored watching the same kind of films. “It really disappoints me that we take pride in saying Hindi cinema is 100 years old but we have been making the same films. I have stopped watching Hindi films, I don’t like them at

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AINMENT Arjun Rampal, who will be seen in the upcoming film Crakk, gets candid about how he underwent a rigorous regime to look ripped as the antagonist who locks horns with Vidyut Jammwal

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ctor Arjun Rampal, who has left generations quaking with his undisputable thirst-trapping appearance in films, is back to ‘Crakk’ the big screen. Armed with a chiselled jawline, ripped physique, and a basso profondo voice, he has been packaged and delivered perfectly to lock horns with the athletic Vidyut Jammwal. In a candid tête-à-tête with mid-day.com Arjun sheds light on how he prepped for the film, having his partner Gabriella Demetriades turn costume designer for the same, and more.

Over the years, Arjun has pulled off some of the most versatile roles with ease. He possesses the art of shape-shifting into a given character.

Be it Mukesh "Mike" Mehra in `Om Shanti Om`, Joseph "Joe" Mascarenhas in `Rock On!!` or Arun Gawli in `Daddy`, one simply cannot ignore his charisma on the screen. When asked if he puts a conscious effort to stay fit to garner better roles and avoid any barriers in terms of playing a character after a certain age, Arjun says that being in good health is a part of his lifestyle.

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Sharing a word of wisdom for filmmakers the Gehraiyaan actor also said that the only hope for Hindi cinema to gain its lost glory is if filmmakers stop seeing it as a means of making money. Pointing out that there is no solution if people keep watching these kinds of movies, he advised ‘serious filmmakers’ to responsibly show today’s reality in a way that they don’t get in trouble with ED or have any fatwas coming their way.

“There is hope for Hindi cinema only if we stop seeing them as a means to make money. But I feel it’s too late now. There is no solution any more because the films that are being watched by thousands will keep being produced and people will keep watching them, God knows till when. So those who want to make serious films, it’s their responsibility to show today’s reality and in such a way that they don’t get a fatwa, or the ED doesn’t come knocking on their doors,” Shah said.

explains, “I don`t think I need to have a six-pack or an eight-pack all the time. I have good habits, and they outweigh the bad habits.

You tip the scales in your favour for longevity, fitness, mental peace, morale, and confidence. For example, if I have to get really fat for a role, and put on a lot of weight, I would love to do it.

But I would also be confident enough because of my knowledge of how I could lose that weight and come back. Because I like myself at a certain weight, it makes me comfortable with myself, I`m not doing it for anything else.”

In ‘Crakk’, Arjun essays the role of a ruthless antagonist, who goes head-to-head with Vidyut Jammwal. Going by the film’s trailer, Arjun seems to have pulled off the stunts and high-octane action sequences with ease, but the actor maintains that the outcome doesn’t happen overnight. He states, “It takes work, because Vidyut is a phenomenal actor, and a professional athlete, for me to look like one I had to prepare myself physically in that manner to get to that level. With any film that you do, depending on the requirement, it is the job of the actor to go and prepare.

There are a lot of sacrifices that need to be made. For me, it was paramount to spend time on agility, strength training, and a tremendous amount of cardiovascular.”

Arjun’s ladylove Gabriella Demetriades has collaborated on this film as well by turning costume designer. On how she agreed to do the project, Arjun says, “When this part came to me, I wanted the guy to be very edgy, quirky, and different, be stylish but not like the clothes screaming out at you. I asked Gabriella ‘What do you think,’ Her first answer was not ‘Yeah I`d love to style you.’ She said, ‘I`d like to read the script.’ I was like wow that`s great. She read the script and said, ‘I know exactly what I`m going to do with you`.’ That really helped me. I think she did a spectacular job. And everybody was so impressed with her. I feel really proud that she did it. I didn`t want to be that guy who is saying take my wife or take my partner to do in this film for me. It just kind of makes me cringe when something like that would happen if I was a producer.” Arjun by all means is a family man, and just like any other fatherdaughter duo, his girls Mahikaa and Myra don’t shy away from opining on his work.

He shares, “None of them made the choice for me (laughs). If they revisit some of my old films,

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Chandigarh Poll Recount, 8 Invalidated Votes To Be Counted: Supreme Court The Bharatiya Janata Party had claimed a surprise win in January's Chandigarh mayoral election after eight votes - in favour of the Aam Aadmi Party - were discarded. were defaced. Can you show us where?" the Chief Justice asked, as he showed N e w D e l h i : C h i e f Ju s t i c e DY the eight to Mr Masih and his lawyer, as Chandrachud has said the Supreme well as other parties in the hearing. "All Court will direct a recount of votes eight have received the stamp for Kuldeep from last month's mayoral election, Kumar (the AAP candidate)... the votes and include eight - all in favour of the are cast for Mr Kumar. What he (Mr Aam Aadmi Party - declared "invalid" Masih) does is... he puts a single line. Just

by Returning Officer Anil Masih, who one line, as seen in the video." was caught on camera 'marking' ballot At this point senior advocate Abhishek papers.

Singhvi, appearing for Mr Kumar, A bench led by the Chief Justice on cried foul, and said Mr Masih's actions Tuesday examined the eight ballot amounted to "contempt of court". "This papers and came down strongly on Mr is a heinous crime..." he declared.

Masih, whom the Bharatiya Janata Party "This person (Anil Masih) had the gall to last week removed from its Minority do it on video... keep quiet (about it) and Cell. The BJP had claimed a surprise win then come to court and think he can get in the January election after the eight away (with it). He was misleading all of votes were discarded. us," Mr Singhvi continued.

The court began today's hearing by had said he marked the papers because ensure these "defaced" ballots were not The controversy broke after a video asking Mr Masih to point out how the he noticed they were "defaced". counted. showed Mr Masih writing on the eight eight ballots were "defaced"; Mr Masih Mr Masih told the court he wanted to "Yesterday you said these ballot paper ballots in question.

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Days of exploitation & dynastic rule over in J&K: PM Modi

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Jammu, Feb 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that J&K has got freedom from a long dynastic rule that focused on their own progress and development and not that of the people. Addressing a large public gathering at the Maulana Azad Stadium here in which people participated braving heavy rain in the city, PM Modi said, “For decades J&K was ruled by dynasties who focused their attention on the progress and development of the ruling family and not on the future generation of the people.

"Russia Has Never Hurt Our Interests": '1 Man Can't Hold All To Ransom': High S Jaishankar To German Daily Court Grills Bengal On Mr Jaishankar also said he did not expect the West to understand the nuances of India's relationship with China, just as he might not appreciate aspects of their relationship with that country.

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New Delhi: India and Russia share a "stable and very friendly" relationship and Moscow has "never hurt out interests", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar HiIndia Newsdesk told German daily Handelsblatt this week, Sheikh Shahjahan is on the run since a New Delhi: India and Russia share a defending long-standing ties between mob attacked a team of ED officials "stable and very friendly" relationship and the two nations as the West pushes to HiIndia Newsdesk Moscow has "never hurt out interests", end the war in Ukraine. The comments External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar come amid muffled whispers New Kolkata: Coming down heavily on the told German daily Handelsblatt this Delhi might help resolve violence that, Mamata Banerjee government over the week, defending long-standing ties according to United States intelligence situation in Sandeshkhali, the Calcutta between the two nations as the West from December suggests has killed over High Court today said local Trinamool pushes to end the war in Ukraine. 70,000 - civilian and military. "Everyone Congress strongman Sheikh Shahjahan The comments come amid muffled conducts a relationship based on past "cannot be on the run" and the "state whispers New Delhi might help resolve experiences. If I look at the history of post- cannot support" him. violence that, according to United States independence India, Russia has never Hearing BJP leader Suvendu intelligence from December suggests has hurt our interests. We have always had Adhikari's request for permission to killed over 70,000 - civilian and military. a stable and very friendly relationship... visit Sandeshkhali, Chief Justice TS "Everyone conducts a relationship based and our relationship with Moscow today Sivagnanam said the court has noted allegations made by women on the on past experiences. If I look at the is based on this experience." island.

Top US consular official visits missions in Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi HiIndia Newsdesk

New York, Feb 20 (IANS) US Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, Rena Bitter, arrived in India to engage with embassy and consulate colleagues in Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi.

During her week-long visit, which will conclude on February 27, she will also be visiting Doha to observe the work of US consular teams, a US State Department statement said.

In India, home to the second largest US consular operation in the world, she will visit facilities in Chennai and Mumbai and lead a delegation in a bilateral consular

IT Department Sets Rs. 1 Lakh Ceiling Per Taxpayer For Small Tax Demands HiIndia Newsdesk

dialogue with counterparts in New Delhi.

"Our consular operations in India and Qatar bolster the critical people-to-people and economic ties the US shares with these vital partners," the statement said.

"The Assistant Secretary's trip highlights our sustained commitment to the protection of US citizens overseas and the facilitation of legitimate travel and immigration to the US." Her visit follows a year of record-breaking visa issuances in the country with Indians now representing one out of every 10 US visa applicants around the world.

New Delhi: The Income Tax department has set a ceiling of ₹ 1 lakh per taxpayer for the withdrawal of small tax demands. A tax demand is a document stating how much a person or organization owes in taxes. This decision follows the announcement made in the interim budget regarding the withdrawal of direct tax demands.

The Income Tax department, through an official order, has outlined the criteria for the withdrawal, with a focus on demands until the assessment year 2015-16.

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PM Modi Launches Akhilesh Yadav's 15 UP Seats Offer Rs.13,375 Cr To Congress, And A Yatra Condition Education Project Samajwadi Party has said that it is only willing to let Congress contest on 15 of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh.

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Lucknow: Several opposition parties had joined hands last year to challenge the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. But the Congress and its alliance partners have failed to make headway on seat-sharing talks, and whether or not INDA bloc will contest the 2024 polls together remains unclear.

In the latest blow to the Congress, the Samajwadi Party has put forth a challenging condition if the party wants their support in Uttar Pradesh.

According to sources, Samajwadi has said that it is only willing to let Congress contest on 15 of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh. In 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the Congress had won 52 seats across India -- very few of them in in the northeast or the Hindi belt. In Uttar Pradesh, it won only one seat, Raebareli, as Rahul Gandhi lost to Smriti Irani in Amethi.

Kejriwal Skips 6th ED Summons

Ancient Idols Return, Record Investments: PM Modi

AAP Urges Await Court Verdict

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New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Ar vind Kejriwal will once again skip the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) summons, marking the sixth time he has failed to appear for questioning in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. The AAP has reiterated its stance, declaring the summons as "illegal" and asserting that the matter is now before the court.

In a statement released today,

Arvind Kejriwal's refusal to appear before the ED raises the possibility of him becoming the first sitting chief minister to face arrest. the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) emphasised that the ED had approached the court itself. The party suggested that instead of repeatedly issuing summonses, the ED should await the court's decision on the validity of the matter.

Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone of the Shri Kalki Dham temple here in Uttar Pradesh, he said on one hand places of pilgrimage are being developed and, on the other, cities are getting hi-tech infrastructure.

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Sambhal: The circle of time has moved, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, noting that the country is not only bringing back its ancient idols from abroad but also getting record foreign investment.

Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone of the Shri Kalki Dham temple here in Uttar Pradesh, he said on one hand places of pilgrimage are being developed and, on the other, cities are getting hi-tech infrastructure. The programme was attended by seers and religious leaders from across the country. "Our ancient idols are being brought back from abroad and we are getting record foreign investment, the circle of time has moved," the prime minister said and highlighted that "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had encouraged us to take pride in our identity".

Nikki Haley Makes A Promise On India As US Presidential Race Heats Up Nikki Haley said that if former US president Donald Trump is re-elected a threat to the NATO alliance is one of the things she is worried about.

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Washington: Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Nikki Haley has said that if voted to power, her administration will not only strengthen the alliance with NATO but also with several other countries including India, Australia, Japan, South Korea and the Philippines.

Haley, 52, the former US Ambassador to the UN, said that if former US president Donald Trump is re-elected a threat to the NATO alliance is one of the things she is worried about.

“I'm worried about a lot of things if Trump

is re-elected. That is one of them,” she told ABC News, adding that NATO is a 75-year success story.

Haley is the only candidate left against Trump in the Republican Party's 2024 presidential nomination race.

Haley, the two-term former governor from South Carolina, Russia has never invaded a NATO country because Russia has typically been very intimidated by this alliance.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an intergovernmental military alliance of 31 member states – 29 European

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New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to give a major impetus to the education sector on Tuesday by launching many big-ticket projects, to the tune of Rs 13,375 crore.

The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for several projects across the country and also inaugurate three new IIMs in the country -- IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Visakhapatnam.

Other projects include launch of permanent campuses of IIT Bhilai, IIT Tirupati, IIT Jammu, IIITDM Kancheepuram; Indian Institute of Skills (IIS), Kanpur; and two campuses of Central Sanskrit University - at Devprayag (Uttarakhand) and at Agartala (Tripura).

The move comes as groundbreaking step for upgrading and developing education and skilling infrastructure across the country. PM Modi will also inaugurate 20 new buildings for Kendriya Vidyalaya (KVs) and 13 new Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs) buildings across the nation. He will also lay the foundation stone of 5 Kendriya Vidyalaya campuses, one Navodaya Vidyalaya campus and 5 multipurpose halls for Navodaya Vidyalayas across the country.

"Ball Clearly Missing Stumps": Ben Stokes

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England captain Ben Stokes isn't a happy man, having seen his side suffer one of its biggest defeats in the history of the game. As India came out on top in the third Test at Rajkot, securing a 434-run victory to go 2-1 up in the 5-match series, Stokes was left to rue some dubious LBW calls that left him and head coach Brendon McCullum bemused.

The "umpire's call" in the DRS system is a factor that has been debated around for a long time, with several cricketing personalities wanting the ICC to do away with it.

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AAP Biggest Kamal Nath To Meet BJP Leadership In Delhi, Threat To BJP Say Sources Amid Buzz On Switch 54 out of 62 AAP MLAs present, Arvind Kejriwal wins vote of confidence in Delhi Assembly HiIndia Newsdesk

The motion of confidence tabled by CM Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi Assembly on Friday was passed almost unanimously on Saturday.

Barring dissent from Leader of Opposition BJP MLA Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, the vote of confidence was passed with the support of 54 AAP MLAs, including the chief minister. The remaining seven BJP Opposition legislators are under suspension. Of the 62 AAP MLAs in the 70-member House, 54 were present during the legislative show of strength by the party on Saturday.

Kejriwal, in his address during the discussion on the motion, said those who were not in the House were either in jail, two were unwell and two were travelling.

While addressing the A s s e m b l y, A r v i n d Kejriwal, also the Aam AAP Chief, launched a scathing attack on the BJP. "AAP is the biggest challenger to BJP, which is why it is under attack from all sides," Mr Kejriwal said.

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New Delhi: With the speculation over his possible switch to the BJP reaching fever pitch after he arrived in Delhi earlier today, senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath will meet the ruling party's leadership in the capital, sources have told NDTV. Rumours of Mr Nath and his son, Nakul Nath, leaving the Congress have been doing the rounds for the past few days. They intensified earlier today when Nakul Nath, the lone Congress MP from Madhya Pradesh, dropped the party's name from his bio on social media and Kamal Nath arrived in Delhi.

The former Madhya Pradesh chief minister reached the national capital earlier today.

Paytm secures new banking partner HiIndia Newsdesk Paytm Payments Bank has been given more time by the central bank to wind down its operations, while its parent company has signed on a new banking partner to try to keep some of its popular products running and survive its current crisis. "The company (Paytm) has shifted its nodal account to Axis Bank (by opening an escrow account) to continue seamless merchant settlements as before," Paytm said in a release.

Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' reaches Varanasi

Indians to wait over 100 years for a Green Card: New Study

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A new study suggests that Indians would have to wait more than a century for a green card. The new study released by think tank Cato Institute says that the employmentbased green card backlog has grown to 1.8 million as of March 2023 — up from about 1.2 million in 2018. It also points out that in FY 2024, about 8 percent of pending employment-based applications will be approved for a green card. But most of these green cards will not go to the applicants who have waited the longest, says David J. Bier, Associate Director, Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute.

Bier writes in a paper that “Indians — who make up half the applicants in the employersponsored categories —must wait more than a century for a green card.” He adds, “Congress should see these green card applicants as a historic opportunity to unleash the economic potential of immigrants.”

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Varanasi: The Rahul Gandhi-led 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' of the Congress today entered PM Modi's constituency Varanasi on the second day of its Uttar Pradesh leg. Rahul Gandhi, along with the party's state president Ajay Rai and other congress leaders, stood atop an open jeep and toured the busy Gudauli area of the temple town.

As Japan And UK Shrink Into Recession, An Opportunity For India India remains the fastestgrowing large economy and its growth is projected to reach 6.2 per cent in 2024.

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New Delhi: Two of the world's leading economies - Japan and the UK - recently entered into recession, highlighting the financial struggles that countries have been facing after the Covid pandemic.

Britain recently revealed a 0.3 percent contraction in the fourth quarter of 2023 and has officially entered a recession. This economic setback poses a formidable challenge for Prime

Minister Rishi Sunak, whose Conservative party faces the prospect of a general election later this year.

Simultaneously, Japan, once poised to become the world's largest economy, has also been struggling to recover after the Covid pandemic which crippled the country's finances. Japan has now slipped to the fourth position below Germany in the list of the world's largest economy.

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About The Indian-Origin Family Mysteriously Found Dead In US

New Delhi: Anand Sujith Henry, an Indian-origin software engineer, is suspected of killing his wife and four-year-old twin sons before turning the gun on himself in a gruesome murder-suicide in the US state of California, according to police.

Gruesome Murder-Suicide:Anand Sujith Henry, 42, his wife Alice Priyanka, 40, and their four-year-old twins Noah and Neithan, were found dead in their $2.1 million home at California's San Mateo on Monday.

Cops suspect that Anand allegedly killed his wife and children before turning the gun on himself.

Marital History: Records reveal that Anand and Alice had filed for divorce in December 2016, but the divorce did not materialise. They had moved several times across San Francisco before settling in the home where the tragic incident occurred.

Educational Background And Migration: The couple, originally from Kerala, both attended Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. They had been residing in the United States for the past nine years, moving to San Mateo County from New Jersey two years ago. Their $2.1 million home was purchased a year after their relocation.

Daleep Singh, architect of Russian sanctions to return to White House

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The key architect of the Biden administration’s economic sanctions on Russia, is returning to the White House to his previous role as deputy national security adviser for international economics. Daleep Singh will take over from Mike Pyle, who leaves at the end of the month.

He is the great grand nephew of Daleep Singh Saund, the first Asian American elected to the US Congress.

Singh was appointed as Biden’s Deputy National Security Advisor in February 2021. He previously served in the Obama administration as deputy assistant secretary of the Treasury for international affairs and acting Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Financial Markets.

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Ashwin becomes second Indian bowler to pick 500 Test wickets

"115 Crores Frozen, Don't Have That Much": Congress On Bank Accounts Row Party treasurer Ajay Maken had earlier described the move to freeze the accounts as a "disturbing blow to the democratic process".

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Rajkot, Feb 16 (IANS) Veteran offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin has become just the second Indian bowler and ninth overall to pick 500 wickets in Test cricket. Ashwin achieved the milestone during the ongoing third Test match against England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Friday.

The off-spinner was on 499 scalps at the end of the second Test in Visakhapatnam and completed his 500th scalp with the wicket of Zak Crawley, who top edged a sweep to short fine leg, ending an 89-run opening partnership, on day two of the third Test. Ashwin was then swarmed by his team-mates to congratulate him on achieving the monumental feat.

Double engine govt working fast, says PM

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New Delhi: The Congress today faced a temporary hurdle after the Income Tax department froze its main bank accounts, including those of the Youth Congress.

However, the party swiftly challenged the move, and the Income Tax Appellate

Submits Joint Farmers Protest: Third Round Of Talks SpiceJet Bid To Acquire Troubled End Today, Next Meeting On Sunday Carrier Go First

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Jaipur, Feb 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone and inaugurated projects worth about Rs 17,000 crore in Rajasthan. The projects that were launched virtually by the Prime Minister include development works for the railways, the road and energy sector, drinking water, petroleum and other departments. The Prime Minister said, “The double engine government of Rajasthan has started working rapidly. Today, the foundation stone of projects worth Rs 17,000 crore for the development of Rajasthan has been laid and inaugurated. These schemes will provide employment to thousands of people of Rajasthan. I congratulate the people of Rajasthan for this achievement.”

Women, above 60, to get free travel in UPSRTC buses

Tribunal granted relief by de-freezing the accounts until a final hearing next week.

The Congress issued a clarification stating that the party is mandated to ensure that a sum of ₹ 115 crore has to be maintained in their bank accounts.

The amount has to remain untouched

in compliance with the directive from the tax authorities, implying a freeze on these funds. "This means that ₹ 115 crore have been frozen. This ₹ 115 crore is much more than we have in our current accounts," the Congress said.

In a press conference earlier today, party treasurer Ajay Maken described the move as a "disturbing blow to the democratic process". The freeze reportedly stems from a tax demand of ₹ 210 crore raised by the Income Tax department, a move that the Congress claims is politically motivated and strategically timed to disrupt the party's election preparations.

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Chandigarh: Three Union ministers held talks with the leaders of protesting farmer unions for more than five hours on Thursday night, amid a standoff between the protesters and security personnel at two points on the PunjabHaryana border.

Both sides have agreed to hold another round of talks on Sunday.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also joined the meeting at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Ad m i n i s t r at i o n i n Sector 26 here.

Un i on Ag r i c u ltu re and Farmer Welfare Minister Arjun Munda, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai represented the Centre at the meeting over the farmer unions' various demands, including a law guaranteeing a minimum support price (MSP) for crops.

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New Delhi: SpiceJet promoter Ajay Singh has submitted a bid - with Busy Bee Airways Pvt Ltd - to acquire the troubled Go First airline. The bid, filed this morning, is a "significant strategic move (with the) potential to reshape the landscape of the Indian aviation sector", SpiceJet said in its statement.

Promoted The bid has been submitted by Mr Singh in his personal capacity, the airline also said.

Attack on Indian students: US says Indian National Dies In In Australia's 'working very hard' to address the issue Flooding Queensland

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Washington, Feb 16 (IANS) Asserting that there is no excuse for violence based on race or gender, the White HiIndia Newsdesk House has said that the US is working Lucknow, Feb 16 (IANS) Women above very hard to thwart and disrupt attacks 60 years will get to travel for free in UP on Indians as well as Indian-origin State Roadways Transport Corporation students. buses soon. To ensure transparency, A series of attacks beginning this year UPSRTC will issue cards to the eligible has put the focus back on the security women. The card will have the personal and safety of the Indian students across details of women passengers. "We are the country which has witnessed more working on the project. The card will help than four deaths from the community. the corporation maintain a record of the "There’s no excuse for violence, number of women using the facility and certainly based on race or gender or other details," said general manager (IT), religion or any other factor. That’s just UPSRTC, Yajuvendra Kumar.

unacceptable here in the United States," John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council in the White House, said on Thursday.

Allaying the fears of parents in India as well as in the US, Kirby said President Joe Biden and his administration are working "very hard" to address the HiIndia Newsdesk situation.

"The President and this administration Canberra: An Indian national in Australia have been working very, very hard was found dead in the floodwaters to make sure we’re doing everything near Mount Isa in Queensland amid we can to work with state and local inclement weather in the region, the authorities to try to thwart and disrupt Indian High Commission in Canberra those kinds of attacks and make it said on Friday. The Indian mission clear to anybody who might consider expressed condolence to the family of them that they’ll be held properly the victim and said that it is in touch accountable," Kirby said in response to with them for all necessary assistance. a question.

"Heartbreaking tragedy in Australia: an Five Indian students have died in quick Indian national lost her life in a flooding succession in the US since the start incident near Mount Isa, Queensland. of this year, including Shreyas Reddy Deepest condolence to the family of the Benigeri in Cincinnati and Purdue deceased. Mission team is in touch for University's Neel Acharya in Indiana. all necessary assistance," the Indian High Commission posted on X.

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Your Guide to Sneaker TLC Regular Rotation & TLC:

Don’t relegate your sneakers to the back of the shelf! Regular wear distributes wear and tear. Pair that with proper care for a winning combo.

Shield & Cleanse:

Protect your kicks from the elements with a quality repellent spray. For cleaning, ditch the machine and opt for hand care with a damp cloth, toothbrush, and a sneaker-specific cleaner.

Lace Up with Care:

Give your laces some love by soaking them in a mix of sneaker cleaner/ detergent and water.

Material Matters Leather Champions:

Treat your leather kicks right with a repellent spray and gentle cleaning with a damp cloth or soft-bristled brush. Skip harsh chemicals!

Canvas Crusaders:

For canvas or cloth sneakers, regular hand cleaning with mild soap and water is your friend. Steer clear of the washing machine’s wrath.

Rubber Royalty:

Similar cleaning techniques apply to rubber sneakers. Pay extra attention to insole odour prevention with moisture-wicking socks and natural deodorising sprays.

Do’s & Don’ts: Be a Sneaker Sensei Do: Invest in quality cleaning supplies and tools.

Do: Clean regularly by hand, using the right products for each material.

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Do: Store sneakers in a cool, dry place with proper ventilation.

Don’t: Machine wash or dry your sneakers – it’s a recipe for disaster.

Don’t: Ignore insole odour – embrace moisture-wicking socks and natural deodorising solutions.

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Ganesha says that the people of Aries will need to avoid being misled by someone this week.

There will be a state of confusion regarding taking any major decision. There will be a lot of work pressure on employed people.

Think carefully before starting work in partnership with someone or investing money in a big project, otherwise, you may face problems in the future.

Taurus

Ganesha says that this week is going to prove to be full of income and expenditure for the people of Taurus. At the beginning of the week, the mind will be upset due to spending money on unnecessary things. During this, do not be careless about your health at all.

Any old disease can emerge.

Gemini

Ganesha says that this week will prove to be helpful for the people of the Gemini zodiac to get rid of all kinds of problems. At the beginning of the week, your long pending work will gain momentum. You will experience immense mental peace by handling matters related to landbuilding and personal relations outside the court-court.

Cancer

Ganesha says that this week is going to be very important for Cancer in terms of career and business. At the beginning of the week, you can invest money in some big scheme, which will be highly beneficial in the future.

Leo

Ganesha says that the people of the Leo zodiac will need to take a lot of care of both health and relationships this week. Don’t neglect your health at all due to busy work, otherwise, some chronic diseases may emerge.

Virgo

Ganesha says that at the starting of the week, the mind will be worried about some unknown fear. Be sure to keep your budget in mind while shopping, otherwise by the end of the week you may be in a position to ask for a loan.

Libra

Ganesha says that this week is

going to be auspicious for those doing work or business related to foreign countries. The economic condition will remain strong.

Unemployed people will get better employment opportunities. A big position can be obtained with new responsibilities in the field.

Scorpio

Ganesha says that this week the people of Scorpio will need to come out of the world of imagination and face the reality.

If you work with full dedication, you will definitely get success.

Cooperation of both seniors and juniors will be received in the field.

Sagittarius

Ganesha says that the opportunity is standing with open arms for the people of Sagittarius. In such a situation, do not let it die by mistake with your hand. Avoid postponing today’s work for tomorrow. This week of youth will be spent with fun and entertainment.

Capricorn

Ganesha says that the people of Capricorn need to control both their minds and speech this week.

Remember, this week your words will make things better and your words will spoil things. Avoid taking any important decision in anger or haste, otherwise, you may have to face big problems in the future.

Aquarius

Ganesha says that the people of Aquarius will need to strike a balance between mind and heart this week. Keep in mind that your conduct can affect the relationships made over the years.

While joking with someone, take full care that it should not turn into a mockery.

Pisces

Ganesha says that the people of Pisces should avoid pride and bigotry this week, otherwise there can be humiliation. Work on time in the workplace, otherwise, you may have to face the displeasure of seniors. The workload at the workplace will remain high. Avoid trusting a person more than necessary, otherwise, you may get cheated.

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US Presidential Primary Elections: Early Voting Resumes In Downtown Chicago HiIndia Newsdesk

CHCAGO, IL- According to a press release from Chicago’s Board of Election Commissioners, Early Voting for the March 19, 2024 Presidential Primary Election will resume at the Supersite (191 N. Clark) and Board Offices (69 W. Washington, 6th Floor) on Wednesday, February 21 at 9:00 am.

Early Voting initially began in Downtown Chicago on Thursday, February 15.

However, it was temporarily halted late on Friday, February 16, due to a court order from the Appellate Court of Illinois.

On February 5, 2024, the Appellate Court issued a Stay of Enforcement to maintain the name of Ashonta C. Rice, Candidate for Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Sullivan), on the Democratic Party ballot.

Subsequently, on Friday, February 16, 2024, the Appellate Court lifted the Stay of Enforcement, mandating the removal of the candidate’s name from the ballot.

Kimico Mehta (second from right) accompanied by election officials

In adherence to this court ruling and the election code, the Chicago Board of Elections undertook the task of reprogramming and proofing the ballots

for all Early Voting touchscreen machines to reflect this amendment.

Democratic ‘Vote By Mail’ ballots for the March 19, 2024 Primary Election

have not yet been dispatched to Chicago voters. These ballots are currently being reprinted and will be sent out promptly upon completion.

Punjab Cultural Society of Chicago Prof. Chandrakasan Appointed MIT’s Establishes 2024 Working Board Chief Innovation And Strategy HiIndia Newsdesk

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The Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago (PCS) has announced its 2024 working board, spearheading efforts to promote Punjabi culture, language, and performing arts within the community and beyond. At a recent meeting, Dr. Vikramjit Singh Gill M.D., a renowned local physician deeply rooted in Punjab's heritage, was appointed as the Chairman for the year. Dr. Gill's diverse background and dedication to community service make him a fitting leader for PCS. Joining him is Manjeet Singh Bhalla, selected as the PCS President for 2024. With a background in electrical engineering and extensive experience in managerial roles, Bhalla brings valuable expertise to the organization.

Together with his family, who have actively supported PCS initiatives for years, Bhalla is committed to advancing the society's mission.

The newly elected PCS board for 2024 comprises individuals with diverse skills and backgrounds, all dedicated to furthering PCS's goals. Among them are Navtej Singh Sohi as Vice President, Parmjot Singh Parmar as Executive Secretary, and Gurlal Singh Bhattal as

BOSTON, MA – Anantha Chandrakasan, current dean of MIT’s School of Engineering and the Vannevar Bush Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, has been appointed as MIT’s inaugural chief innovation and strategy officer, effective immediately.

Alongside his continuing role as dean, Chandrakasan will collaborate closely with MIT President Sally Kornbluth to advance her outlined agenda, focusing on areas such as climate change, artificial intelligence, and the life sciences.

He will lead efforts to develop and execute plans to bolster research, education, and innovation in these priority fields, while also spearheading initiatives to secure necessary resources. With a track record of fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and driving initiatives

Prof. Anantha Chandrakasan

like the MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium and the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab, Chandrakasan’s appointment underscores MIT’s commitment to impactful innovation. Prior to his tenure as dean, Chandrakasan served as head of MIT’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science for six years.

Indian American Killed His Own Father In NJ; Arrested President Manjeet Singh Bhalla

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The newly elected PCS board for 2024 comprises individuals with diverse skills and backgrounds, all dedicated to furthering PCS's goals.

Finance Director, among others.

PCS's flagship event, "Rangla Punjab," is set to take place on April 20th, 2024, at the Copernicus Center. This annual celebration of the Vaisakhi festival promises to showcase Punjabi culture and talent to a wide audience, further solidifying PCS's role as a cultural ambassador in the Chicago area. With a dynamic team in place, PCS looks forward to a successful year of cultural enrichment and community engagement.

Manuel V Thomas, 61 killed by his son HiIndia Newsdesk

PARAMUS, NJ- An Indian-American, was arrested in New Jersey in connection with the murder of his own father.

Melvin Thomas murdered his own father Manuel V Thomas who was 61-year-old. The family hails from

Kerala, India.

The news of the incident came about late last week when the police responded to a report of a possible murder. The family lived in Paramus, New Jersey. When the Paramus police officers reached the house they found the dead body of Manuel V Thomas in the basement.

He was murdered on February 14 and the body remained undiscovered in the residence for two days. Manuel suffered multiple stab wounds and was declared dead at the scene.

Melvin Thomas, was identif ied as a suspect and apprehended by Paramus police. He is presently held at Bergen County Jail and faces several charges, including first-degree murder, desecration of human remains, hindering, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and possession of a weapon, according to police.

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Consulate General Of India Chicago Collaborates With Hindi Samanway Samiti To Celebrate World Hindi Day HiIndia Newsdesk

CHICAGO, IL- Consulate General of India, Chicago in cooperation with Hindi Samanvay Samiti organized World Hindi Day celebration on 17 February 2024. Hindi academicians, Hindi Organisation, experts., school students, parents and NRIs interested in Hindi language were present. The programme, inter alia, specifically considered the efforts being made for the promotion of Hindi language in schools and Universities in Chicago and Midwest States.

Consul General of India Shri Somnath Ghosh delivered the inaugural address at the programme. In his speech, Consul General lauded the efforts and the important role played by Hindi faculty in various Universities of the Midwest. He also appreciated sincere efforts of representatives of Hindi Samanvay Samiti, International Hindi Committee-Indiana Chapter, Hindi Club of Illinois, Hindi USSt. Louis Chapter, Hindi School of Wisconsin and Bal Vihar-Chicago who are regularly making efforts to promote and popularize Hindi in this region. Mandi Theatre, Ekjut Theatre and Dramatech are also promoting Hindi through plays and theatre performances.

Dr. Mithilesh Mishra, Director Hindi and South Asian Studies

Consul General lauded the efforts and the important role played

by Hindi faculty in various Universities of the Midwest.

Consul General of India Shri Somnath Ghosh

from University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign delivered a keynote address on “Traditional Knowledge of Hindi and Artificial Intelligence”. Children presented a diversity of Hindi songs, poems, plays which promoted Indian

culture and literature and was highly appreciated by the audience.

The programme saw enthusiastic participation by school children from Chicago, Indiana, Wisconsin who presented group songs and small play in

Hindi. The programme titled “Anubhav” saw participation by representative of Hindi organisations who touched upon various activities of promotion of Hindi in their region. Nodal Officer of Hindi Coordination Committee, Shri Rakesh Malhotra spoke about some aspects of promotion of Hindi in US and efforts to include Hindi language as an optional subject in middle and high schools of the Midwest region. Mrs. Alka Sharma from Mandi Theatre and Shri Anurag Misraraj from Dramatech talked about their efforts related to Hindi promotion through theater. Shri Avtans Kumar, from Indica-USA, Shri. Mayank Jain, Hindi-USA St. Louis, and Shri Aditya Shahi, International Hindi Samiti, Indiana, Mrs. Shubhra Ojha, Roots to Hindi, Mrs. Vidya Nahar, Balodyan, Mrs. Sunita Mehrotra, Hindi School of Wisconsin also shared their views regarding various efforts made for promotion of Hindi in their respective Midwest States.

Organizes Ricky Ponting Takes Helm As Head GOPIO-LA Lifesaving Blood Drive Coach Of Washington Freedom Event

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Renowned cricketer Ricky Ponting has been named as the new head coach of the Washington Freedom, ahead of the upcoming second season of Major League Cricket (MLC) in the United States.

Ponting, widely regarded as one of the most coveted assets in the global T20 circuit, brings a wealth of coaching experience to the table. Currently serving as the coach for the Indian Premier League’s Delhi Capitals, Ponting has previously held coaching positions with esteemed teams such as the Mumbai Indians and the Australian Men’s national team.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the burgeoning cricket scene in the US, Ponting remarked, “Cricket is truly gaining momentum in the US, and I am eager to contribute to Major League Cricket.”

Sanjay Govil, owner of the Washington Freedom, hailed Ponting’s appointment as a significant step in the league’s growth trajectory, aligning with its mission to advance the sport in the country.

“As we reflect on the triumphs of MLC’s inaugural season and strive to elevate cricket in the USA,

As we reflect on the triumphs of MLC’s inaugural season and strive to elevate cricket in the USA, Ricky Ponting’s addition to our team signifies our commitment to furthering the league’s success,” stated Govil. “We have witnessed the fervent support of the cricket-loving community here and aim to build upon this momentum, showcasing the burgeoning talent pool within the US and fostering a deeper passion for the sport.”

Ricky Ponting’s addition to our team signifies our commitment to furthering the league’s success,” stated Govil. “We have witnessed the fervent support of the cricket-loving community here and aim to build upon this momentum, showcasing the burgeoning talent pool within the US and fostering a deeper passion for the sport.”

Govil, a founding investor in Major League Cricket, boasts a rich background in the sports industry. He played a pivotal role in partnering with George Mason University to establish a groundbreaking cricket and baseball stadium in Fairfax, VA. Prior to his involvement with cricket, Govil owned the Delhi Acers badminton team, ultimately selling it to the Dalmia Group ahead of the 2017-18 Premier Badminton League season.

Furthermore, Govil is the founder and chairman of Infinite Computer Solutions, leveraging his engineering degree from Auburn University and advanced degrees from Syracuse University and the Wharton School of Business to drive innovation and success across various ventures.

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BUENA PARK, CA – The Los Angeles Chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO-LA) effectively hosted a blood donation camp in partnership with the Red Cross at the Buena Park Gurudwara on February 11.

The response from the community was remarkable, leading to a situation where Red Cross personnel faced challenges in managing the influx of donors.

Regrettably, due to the overwhelming turnout, approximately 30-40 individuals had to be turned away. Originally slated to operate from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the Red Cross extended its hours until 4:00 PM to accommodate the substantial number of registered donors.

Rajinder Dhunna, a trustee, and Baljinder Tahim, Vice President of GOPIO-LA, were pivotal in spearheading this impactful event, as highlighted in a press release. Their efforts significantly contributed to the success of the camp.

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Sewa Initiative Organizes Summit To Tackle Critical Social Challenges

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SAN JOSE, CA – On February 10, The summit concluded with Sewa International’s Bay Area chapter all leaders and stakeholders organized a significant summit aimed signing a “Pledge of Partnership,” at fostering collaboration among demonstrating their commitment diverse stakeholders to address pressing to collaborative efforts in societal issues affecting underserved communities in the region, according implementing discussed changes. to a press release.

Named the ‘Bill of Responsibilities member of Sewa Bay Area’s Advisory Summit: Building One Community,’ the Board, emphasized the necessity of event aimed to establish a foundation for collaboration across multiple fronts strategic planning and align the efforts to achieve substantial and sustainable of various stakeholders towards driving impact. She highlighted the importance positive community-wide change. of “sustainability planning” and Over 45 non-profit organizations, along “centralizing communication” in scaling with elected officials, representatives non-profit projects. from academia, media, and corporations, The first panel, titled “From Scarcity to actively engaged in discussions and Sufficiency: Building a Stronger Future,” pledged their commitment to working explored the interconnectedness of food collectively to address challenges related and education. Panelists emphasized to food security, healthcare, housing, data-driven decision-making for education, and disaster preparedness. improving educational outcomes D r. C at h e r i n e Mo h r, D i re c t o r and replicating successful models. of the Intuitive Foundation and a Public officials stressed community

Indian American Mother Calls for More Cancer Research Funding After Personal Tragedy

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Sarva Channarajurs, a volunteer with ACS CAN, lobbied in Washington, DC, urging lawmakers to prioritize childhood cancer funding. Her advocacy, driven by personal loss of her son to DIPG, emphasized increased research funding for aggressive childhood cancers. Channarajurs highlighted the Mithil Prasad Foundation's efforts and called for substantial investments in organizations like NIH and NCI. With childhood cancer ranking as the second leading cause of death among children aged 1 to 14, ACS CAN's advocacy continues to push for evidence-based policies. More details on their efforts are available at FightCancer.org/CA.

e n g a g e m e nt , w h i l e n o n - p r o f i t organizations highlighted the need for comprehensive data to inform strategies and resource allocation.

The second panel, ‘Building Resilience: S h e l t e r, He a l t h , a n d D i s a s t e r Preparedness – Navigating Challenges, Transforming Lives,’ discussed the critical relationship between shelter and healthcare access. Panelists identified areas for improvement such as destigmatizing mental health, addressing drug abuse, and integrating evidence-based alternative medicine.

In his closing remarks, community leader Ajay Jain Bhutoria emphasized the importance of ongoing communication to translate discussions into sustainable policy changes.

The summit concluded with all leaders and stakeholders signing a “Pledge of Partnership,” demonstrating their commitment to collaborative efforts in implementing discussed changes.

CHICAGO, IL – Early Voting for the March 19, 2024 Presidential Primary Election in Chicago has been delayed due to court order from the Appellate Court of Illinois. See attached order.

Early Voting at the Board Supersite (191 N. Clark) and Board Offices (69 W. Washington, 6th Floor) will remain closed until further notice. Board staff are working to reopen these sites as soon as possible.

On February 5, 2024, the Appellate Court had entered a Stay of Enforcement to keep the name of Ashonta C. Rice, Candidate for Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Sullivan), on the Democratic Party ballot.

Today, Friday, February 16, 2024, the Appellate Court lifted that Stay of Enforcement and confirmed the candidate’s name be removed from the ballot.

To comply with this court order, the Chicago Board of Elections must reprogram all Early Voting touchscreen machines to reflect this change.

Democratic Vote By Mail ballots for the March 19, 2024 Primary Election have not yet been mailed to Chicago voters.

Those ballots will be mailed as soon as possible.

Only 3% to Get Green Cards in 2024, US Immigration Laws Under Scrutiny: Study HiIndia Newsdesk

A recent white paper from the Cato Institute has highlighted the significant challenges posed by the green card backlog in the United States, calling for a comprehensive overhaul of the system. The study reveals that only 3% of applicants are expected to obtain permanent residence in the fiscal year 2024, with the backlog swelling to approximately 34.7 million applications.

The paper attributes this backlog primarily to restrictions on the number and categories of eligible immigrants, leading to a substantial accumulation of pending requests. Particularly concerning is the Employment-Based category, where only 8% or 1.8 million applicants are projected to attain citizenship. Despite temporary increases in the cap, demand consistently surpasses supply, resulting in lengthy wait times, notably for Indian applicants facing delays exceeding a century.

To address this critical issue, the white paper advocates for several measures. It calls on Congress to eliminate restrictive rules and caps hindering green card approvals, proposing a gradual increase in annual legal immigration. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for a fairer distribution of green cards across different categories.

Despite temporary increases in the cap, demand consistently surpasses supply, resulting in lengthy wait times, notably for Indian applicants facing delays exceeding a century.

The family-sponsored backlog, dating back to 1990, poses a significant challenge, with approximately seven million pending cases. The paper suggests a proportional increase in caps, potentially resolving 85% of the backlog by issuing six million additional green cards.

Furthermore, the paper proposes

granting green cards to the 35 million applicants in 2024 and permanently increasing legal immigration to 5 million annually. This reform is expected to moderately increase the US immigrant population to around 40 million by 2033.

The findings underscore the urgent need for comprehensive immigration reform in the United States, particularly highlighting the plight of Indian immigrants. As the debate on immigration reform continues, stakeholders and policymakers are urged to prioritize both human and economic considerations to establish a more efficient and inclusive immigration system.

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Why light weights can help build and tone your muscles even better Try three times a week weight training with three times a week yoga, says holistic health expert Dr Mickey Mehta For long, many fitness enthusiasts have felt that lifting heavy weights is the only way to build muscle and strength. But lifting lighter weights, and increasing the repetitions, can be just as effective, according to new evidence. So if you were doing five to 12 lifts with heavier weights, you can build endurance with 30 lifts and lighter weights. Besides increasing strength, light weights also tone your body.

HOW TO PRACTISE YOUR LIGHT WEIGHTS ROUTINE?

The methodology is simple. Breathe in during the relaxing part of the lift and breathe out in the contracting part. The movements should be super slow and a whole range of motion should be established.

So how do you decide how light the weights you intend to lift should be?

There’s a measure called a one-rep max (1RM), which refers to the maximum amount of weight you can lift for one repetition of a given exercise. This implies that you should aim for weights between 30 and 50 per cent of the

weight that you would lift for one repetition.

This also depends on which method you are using to lift weights.

For example, the squat uses bigger muscle groups than the overhead press. What seems light for a squat will probably feel heavy for an overhead press.

1) At home, dumbbells are good. Start with a weight that you can lift at least 10 to 15 times. Then raise the number of your repetitions.

2) Once you have adjusted to the weights and can lift them easily, you may increase the weight by five per cent.

3) Always rest between sets, take a minute.

4) Do not cross 45 minutes, that would lead to muscle fatigue and burnout.

5) Stretch yourself out after a session.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF LIFTING LIGHT WEIGHTS?

1) It increases muscle endurance, which improves your capacity to maintain contractions for a longer amount of time.

2) Lower weights enable you to concentrate more on form and technique. This focus on accuracy may lower the chance of injuries, enhance general movement patterns and help your joints.

3) Light weights can be easily combined with other body weight exercises or high-intensity interval training (HIIT).

4) For people who are new to strength training, it provides a less daunting starting point.

5) The ease of lifting lighter weights can have a beneficial psychological impact by encouraging motivation and a sense of accomplishment. This might be very motivating for people who are just beginning their fitness adventure.

WHAT SHOULD THE FREQUENCY OF LIGHTWEIGHT TRAINING BE?

Three times a week weight training with three times a week yoga adds maximum benefits of health, muscle build-up, agility, strength, endurance and stamina.

For long-term success, as with any fitness regimen, consistency and adherence to individual preferences are paramount. Patience is the key. We don’t have to build bodies; we have to culture bodies.

Are rice, potato, pasta, bread and cookies pushing up your triglycerides? Find out the blood sugar connection

If you have excess carbohydrates — say a combination of rice, wheat chapati, starchy root vegetables like potatoes, breads, pasta, cookies and pastry — day after day, then you might be building up not only excess sugar levels but also triglycerides, a type of fat in your blood. And triglycerides are the reason that people with diabetes have a higher risk of heart attack.

factor for heart attacks and strokes.

Triglycerides induce inflammation in the pancreas, leading to pancreatitis, severe abdominal pain and necrosis. Indians are prone to developing hypertriglyceridemia. High triglycerides and LDL can also be indicative of hypothyroidism. Correcting hypothyroidism may reduce triglycerides.

Uncontrolled diabetes is one of the major triggers for higher triglyceride levels. When glucose levels in the blood increase, insulin, the hormone responsible for balancing these out, stores extra glucose as glycogen in the liver. When there is too much glycogen in the liver, the glucose gets converted to fatty acids. These form triglycerides. A high triglyceride count further leads to insulin resistance, which is just a step away from developing Type 2 diabetes. This prevents the insulin from letting our cells absorb glucose. This results in higher than normal blood sugar levels.

If you regularly eat more calories than you burn, particularly high-carbohydrate foods, you may have triglycerides. Their persistent high levels cause a condition called hypertriglyceridemia.

Controlling diabetes is the first and most crucial step because not only will it reduce triglycerides, it will get it down to normal. Avoid carbs, stay away from sugar, choose healthy fats, include fatty fish like salmon, olive oil, nuts, seeds and avocados. Exercise daily for at least 30 minutes, lose weight and stay away from alcohol. A single bout of binge-drinking can result in increased triglyceride levels the very next day.

In some cases, hypertriglyceridemia can be familial and you may need drugs. Your doctor will then prescribe you a group of medicines called fibrates.

The Indian-made drug Saroglitazar significantly reduces triglycerides, LDL cholesterol and increases HDL cholesterol. In addition, it reduces fasting plasma glucose and HBA1c (average blood sugar counts over three months).

HOW DIABETES LEADS TO TRIGLYCERIDES?

HOW TO REDUCE TRIGLYCERIDES

WHY TRIGLYCERIDES POSE A HIGHER CARDIAC RISK FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES

Usually high triglycerides are inversely associated with low levels of good cholesterol or high density lipoprotein (HDL). They are also closely linked to increased blood sugar, waist circumference and blood pressure. All these five abnormalities together increase the risk of heart attacks, disease and strokes. But most importantly, high triglyceride levels mean the bad cholesterol or low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in the blood tends to be smaller and denser. This is a big risk

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Chicago Asian American Coalition Hosts Festive Lunar New Year Celebration

San Francisco Consulate Launches OCI Card Printing for Faster Processing

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CHICAGO, IL- The Asian American Coalition of Chicago Chairman in 2018, was bestowed with the prestigious (AACC) recently hosted its 41st annual Lunar New Year “Exemplary Community Service Award” by the Coalition. This celebration Dinner Banquet event on February 10, 2024, at award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding Drury Lane Theater in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. With over contributions to the Asian American community and have 1000 attendees from various Asian American ethnicities, demonstrated exemplary service in line with the AACC’s including distinguished guests such as U.S. vision and mission. Bhupinder Singh Dhaliwal’s Congressmen, Illinois State Senators and State extensive humanitarian, philanthropic, and Representatives, Mayors, Judges, past and The Punjabi Cultural volunteer efforts, spanning organizations such present government officials, top business as Northwest Community Hospital, St. Jude Society of Chicago leaders, corporate executives, diplomatic Children’s Research Hospital, and the Sikh (PCS) played a corps, and political candidates, the event was a Religious Society in Palatine, have left a lasting significant role resounding success. impact on the community. Karanvir Singh Saini as a co-sponsor, Emceed by prominent celebrities from was also honored with the esteemed “Asian with over 50 major TV channels in Chicago, the program American Youth Who Excel Award.” Recognizing showcased the rich cultural diversity within his exceptional academic achievements and Indian community the Asian American community, celebrating contributions to humanity and the Asian members in approximately 16 different cultures. This year, American community, Karanvir Singh Saini, a attendance. the Japanese American community had the Computer Science freshman at the University of honor of hosting the gala celebration under the Illinois (Urbana Champaign), has demonstrated theme “Together for a Brighter Tomorrow.” exemplary leadership and dedication both academically and The Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago (PCS) played through his involvement in various extracurricular activities. a significant role as a co-sponsor, with over 50 Indian Rajinder Bir Singh Mago, a member of the Punjabi Cultural community members in attendance. PCS also highlighted Society of Chicago’s Board of Governors and the Executive the contributions of the Punjabi community by presenting a Secretary of the Asian American Coalition of Chicago, Proclamation from the Illinois Governor declaring February expressed pride in the achievements of the Punjabi community as Punjabi Language Month in Illinois and exhibiting posters and emphasized the Society’s commitment to nurturing and showcasing the heroic Sikh Soldiers of World Wars I & II. recognizing excellence among its members and youth.

Bhupinder Singh Dhaliwal, President of PCS in 2023 and

Vandals Target Up To 25 Cars In Chicago Spree

SWAT Ends Standoff, Evacuates Indian American from NJ Residence HiIndia Newsdesk

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CHICAGO, IL- Over twenty parked cars fell victim to vandalism in the South Loop neighborhood on Friday morning. According to the Chicago Police Department (CPD), a witness reported seeing three males exiting a black sedan around 2 a.m. They proceeded to smash the driver’s side windows of the cars parked in the 1600 block of South Indiana Avenue.

As of now, no suspects have been apprehended. It remains uncertain whether any belongings were stolen from the vehicles.

SAN FR ANCISCO, CA – The Consulate General of India in San Francisco has recently announced a significant enhancement in its services by introducing the printing of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards locally.

Previously, these cards were exclusively issued in India. This strategic move is aimed at improving service efficiency and convenience for the community, with an anticipated reduction in waiting times of nearly two weeks.

Expressing their commitment to prov iding better ser v ices, the consulate’s social media handle conveyed gratitude to the community for their patience and support during this transition. Emphasizing the community’s satisfaction as a top priority, they reiterated their dedication to serving them effectively.

The San Francisco consulate caters to a wide geographic area, including the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Territory of Guam.

OCI cards are granted to registered Persons of Indian Origin who hold passports from foreign countries, facilitating their connections with India. This local printing initiative marks a significant step forward in streamlining and improving services for the Indian diaspora in the United States.

WILDWOOD, NJ- An intense and protracted standoff unfolded at a residence along the Jersey Shore this past Sunday, culminating in the apprehension of a barricaded individual by law enforcement officers who made entry into the home, as reported by the police.

The individual in question, identified as Rakesh Patel, 47 years old and a resident of Wildwood, was taken into custody at a residence situated on 26th Avenue within the Jersey Shore resort community. Allegedly, Patel barricaded himself and his family within the confines of the residence, prompting the intervention of SWAT officers who ultimately breached the premises, according to statements released by Wildwood police on Wednesday.

Patel now faces a litany of charges including three counts of seconddegree endangering the welfare of a child, third-degree terroristic threats, resisting arrest, unlawful possession of a weapon, and fourthdegree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, along with

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Rakesh Patel, 47, barricades himself and his family at home, leading to SWAT intervention and premises breach obstruction of justice, as detailed by law enforcement authorities.

Reportedly, Patel, who was residing separately from his family, purportedly arrived at the residence subsequent to being served a nocontact order by the Division of Child

Protection & Permanency. Upon his arrival, he allegedly initiated a brief period of hostage-taking, confining those within the household against their will.

The incident first drew police attention around 2:43 a.m. on Sunday, prompting the dispatch of the Cape May County Regional SWAT Team, which cordoned off several blocks surrounding the residence.

Additionally, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Crisis Negotiation Team was deployed to the scene to assist in resolving the standoff.

Thankfully, family members within the residence managed to extricate themselves from the situation, while Patel reportedly issued multiple threats directed at law enforcement personnel throughout the duration of the standoff, which persisted for several hours before SWAT officers executed their entry and apprehended him.

Following the conclusion of the standoff, investigators executed a search warrant to gather evidence pertinent to the incident from within the residence, as per police statements.

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