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Joe Biden To Serve Full Second Term If Re-Elected: White House
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Washington: US President Joe Biden is committed to serving a full second term if reelected in November, the White House said Tuesday, as the 81-year-old fights for political survival as concerns mount over his age and fitness.
"Yes," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said when asked during a daily briefing if the Democrat pledged to serve another four years should he beat Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
The spokeswoman said she believed Democrats were now "absolutely" united
2 US School Employees Arrested For Allegedly Having Sex With Students
faces two counts of the
Shuler has been indicted on one count
Two school employees in a Georgia school district have been accused of engaging in sexual relationships with students during 2021 and 2022.
Railey Greeson and Brooklyn Shuler were indicted in Gordon County, Georgia, on Thursday, June 28, on charges of sexual contact by an employee or agent in the first degree, as reported by 11 Alive, WSB TV, and FOX 5 Atlanta citing the indictment.
Canada faces pressure at Nato summit for riding on 'coattails'
Canada has lagged behind its Nato commitment to spend 2% of its GDP on its military
Canada is under mounting pressure to increase its military spending as it continues to fall short of the target set out for Nato members, raising fears that the country is becoming an outlier among its allies.
That message is expected to be made clear this week as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends the Nato summit in Washington DC to mark the military alliance’s 75th anniversary.
Canada, a Nato-founding member, ranks seventh overall in the amount of money spent on defence among the 32-nation alliance. But it falls way short of the alliance’s doctrine, which requires Nato countries to spend at least 2% of their GDP on the military.
US President Joe Biden, 81, is fighting for political survival as concerns mount over his age and fitness.
behind Biden, as the party's lawmakers held critical talks on whether he should step aside as candidate in November.
"We do want to turn the page... We want to get to the other side of this," JeanPierre said when asked if Biden now believed the crisis was behind him.
"He wants to move forward, unite the party," she said. "The president's going to move forward."
Biden pledges air defences for Ukraine as Nato summit begins
US President Joe Biden has pledged to provide Ukraine with five new strategic air defence systems to counter relentless Russian attacks, in a forceful speech welcoming Nato leaders to Washington DC.
In brief but strongly delivered remarks at the opening of the summit, the president declared the military alliance "more powerful than ever" as it faced a "pivotal moment" in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Mr Biden said the US would partner with Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Romania to donate Patriot missile batteries and other systems to aid Ukraine, amid growing civilian casualties in the conflict.
The announcement comes just two days after a Russian missile levelled a children's hospital in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv - an attack the city's mayor said was among the worst since the beginning of the war.
Some 43 people were killed by blasts across the country in Monday's attack, with over a hundred more injured, officials said. Russia denied responsibility for the attack, but the UN - and analysts who spoke to BBC Verify - pinned the blame on Moscow.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has spent months pleading with his Western allies to step up supplies of air defences.
US Affirms India as Strategic Partner Despite Russia Concerns
India has been stoutly defending its 'special and privileged strategic partnership' with Russia and maintained the momentum in the ties notwithstanding the Ukraine conflict
The US has said it would continue to view India as a strategic partner and have a robust dialogue with it despite having concerns over its ties with Russia, underlining that it trusts that New Delhi would convey to Russian President Vladimir Putin the importance of adhering to the UN charter and the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity over Ukraine.
conflict is not possible on the battlefield and peace efforts do not succeed amid bombs and bullets.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Russia for two days for the 22nd IndiaRussia annual summit that has been watched closely by the West amidst the raging Ukraine conflict.
During his talks with Putin on Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi told President Putin that a solution to the Ukraine
Actor Jay Johnston Pleads Guilty To Charges Over January 6 US Riots
Bob's Burgers' actor Jay Johnston has pleaded guilty to charges of being involved in the January 2021 US Capitol riot, BBC has reported. The 54-year-old faces up to five years in prison for the felony count of civil disorder. A sentencing date has not been set yet. According to court documents, Johnston participated in a violent mob that attacked police officers. A video showed him taking a shield from an officer and using it to push back officers defending the Capitol.
Attempted carjacker shot outside top US judge's home
Justice Sotomayor’s home is not believed to have been a deliberately targeted.
On Tuesday, spokespersons of the Pentagon and the State Department reacted separately to questions on India's relationship with Russia and Modi's visit to Moscow.
"India and Russia have had a relationship for a very long time. From a US perspective, India is a strategic partner with whom we continue to engage in full and frank dialogue to include their relationship with Russia. As it relates to the NATO summit being this week, of course, like you, the world is focused on that," Pentagon Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder told reporters at a news conference.
A Deputy US Marshal shot a would-be carjacker while he was guarding Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s home in Washington DC, authorities said. The man was shot after approaching the car the officer was sitting in and tapping the window with a gun. The deputy fired several times, hitting the suspect in the mouth. A second deputy also opened fire, but did not hit the man, police said. Justice Sotomayor’s home is not believed to have been a deliberately targeted. The suspected carjacker, named in charging documents as Kentrell Flowers, 18, is being treated in hospital and faces carjacking and firearms charges.
New Zealand couple targeted in deadly US robbery
A prominent New Zealand couple visiting California were targeted as they left a shopping centre by a crew of suspected robbers who left one of the pair dead.
The couple - banker Doug and Patricia “Trish” McKay - had been shopping at Newport Beach's Fashion Island when they were attacked by a group of men on 2 July, officials said.
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"60 Percent" Of Hamas Fighters Dead Or
Wounded: Israel Defence Minister
Yoav Gallant reaffirmed in a statement to parliament on the first nine months of the conflict that Israel was "determined" to meet its war goals of eradicating Hamas and bringing all hostages back from Gaza.
Jerusalem: Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said Wednesday that 60 percent of Hamas fighters had been "eliminated or wounded" in the Gaza war since the group's October 7 attacks. Gallant reaffirmed in a statement to parliament on the first nine months of the conflict that Israel was "determined" to meet its war goals of eradicating Hamas and bringing all hostages back from Gaza.
The minister praised Israeli soldiers for "performing their work with dedication, sacrifice and success" and said "the achievements are many".
Israel has launched major new offensives in Gaza City in the north and around
We don't have to repay UK for axed deal - Rwanda
Rwanda has said it is not required to refund the UK after a multi-million pound migrant deal between the two countries was scrapped.
New UK Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer announced at the weekend that the plan to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda was "dead and buried".
The scheme was forged by the previous Conservative government, which since revealing the plan in 2022 has paid Rwanda £240m ($310m).
Chinese Man Arrested for Smuggling Over 100 Live Snakes in Trousers
Beijing, China: A man has been caught trying to smuggle over 100 live snakes into mainland China by cramming them into his trousers, according to the country's customs authority. The unnamed traveller was stopped by customs officers as he sought to slip out of semi-autonomous Hong Kong and into the border city of Shenzhen, China Customs said in a statement on Tuesday. "Upon inspection, customs officers discovered that the pockets of the trousers the passenger was wearing were packed with six canvas drawstring bags and sealed with tape," the statement said.
Rafah and Khan Yunis in the south, even as it also embarks on contacts with international mediators on conditions for negotiating a truce with Hamas. "We have eliminated or wounded 60 percent of the Hamas terrorists" and "dismantled" most the Palestinian group's 24 battalions, Gallant said.
The minister did not give figures for the casualties and the Israeli military said it did not immediately have statistics.
The October 7 attack on southern Israel resulted in the deaths of 1,195 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures.
The operatives also seized 251 hostages, 116 of whom remain in Gaza, including 42 the military says are dead.
Israel's military retaliation has killed at least 38,295 people in Gaza, also mostly civilians, according to figures from the Hamas-run territory's health ministry.
While many countries expressed solidarity with Israel after the October 7 attacks, the government has also faced a wave of criticism for its military campaign that has devastated Gaza.
Russia promises release of Indians fighting in its army
Russia has promised an early release of all Indian citizens fighting in its army, India’s foreign ministry has said.
The announcement came at the end of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow, during which he raised the issue with President Vladimir Putin.
Delhi has been seeking the release of Indians, who say they were lured to
Russia on the promise of non-combat jobs in the army, but were later forced into active combat in Ukraine.
At least four Indians have been killed in the fighting. On Tuesday, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said at a press briefing that Mr Modi had "strongly raised the issue of early discharge" of Indians who had been "misled into the service of the Russian army”.
“The Russian side promised early discharge of all Indian nationals from the service of the Russian army,” he added. Mr Kwatra said there were about 35-50 Indians in the Russian forces, of whom 10 had already been brought home. The two countries would now work to bring back the remaining men, he added.
"Not Prepared To Continue With
Gimmicks":
New UK PM To Scrap Rwanda Plan
London: Britain's new Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday said he was "not prepared" to continue with the previous Conservative government's flagship scheme to deport migrants to Rwanda.
"The Rwanda scheme was dead and buried before it started... I'm not prepared to continue with gimmicks that don't act as a deterrent," he told reporters at his first news conference.
Ex-prime minister Rishi Sunak has staked his political reputation on his plan to "stop the boats", pushing the
Israel military tells Gaza City residents to leave
The Israeli military has told all residents of Gaza City to evacuate south to the central Gaza Strip, amid an intensified offensive there.
Leaflets dropped by aircraft instruct "everyone in Gaza City" to leave what is described as a "dangerous combat zone" via designated safe routes - marked as two roads that lead to shelters in Deir al-Balah and al-Zawaida.
The UN has said it is deeply concerned about the evacuation orders being given.
"Shocking": 3 Women Killed In Crossbow Attack In UK
London: British police were searching Wednesday for a suspect who may have a crossbow after three women were killed in what police believe was a "targeted" attack. Kyle Clifford, 26, from north London, is wanted in connection with the deaths of the women in Bushey, near Watford, north of London, on Tuesday night.
"The Rwanda scheme was dead and buried before it started... I'm not prepared to continue with gimmicks that don't act as a deterrent," he told reporters at his first news conference.
controversial deportation plan despite opposition from rights groups and judicial rulings. Labour, however, said it would jettison the scheme to remove people to Rwanda who crossed the English Channel by boat from northern France.
Immigration has become an increasingly central political issue since the United Kingdom left the European Union in 2020, largely on a promise to "take back control" of the country's borders. Starmer said previously that Sunak's policy was neither a deterrent nor value for money. He has pledged to tackle the issue "upstream" by smashing the peoplesmuggling gangs behind the crossings.
Hertfordshire Police said officers were called to a house in the town, where the three women aged 25, 28, and 61 were pronounced dead at the scene.
Chief Superintendent Jon Simpson said armed officers and specialist search teams were involved in the hunt, urging Clifford to make contact with police and the public not to approach him. He called it "a horrific incident involving what is currently believed to be a crossbow, but other weapons may also have been used".
Interior minister Yvette Cooper called the deaths "truly shocking" and said she was being kept updated about the inquiry.
One neighbour told reporters the victims were a friendly family."We would see them every day passing by and they would say good morning," she said. "It's really sad what's happened, very shocking."
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PM Modi urges Austria CEOs to invest in India’s fastgrowing economy
Vienna: (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chancellor of Austria Karl Nehammer, jointly addressed a group of leading Austrian and Indian CEOs from diverse sectors including infrastructure, automobile, energy, engineering and start-ups on Wednesday. Both leaders acknowledged the role played by industry leaders in strengthening bilateral relations and promoting economic cooperation between India and Austria.
The leaders noted that trade and investment between the two countries has been increasing over the years and called for realising the full potential of the India-Austria partnership through greater collaboration.
Dozens Detained in Large-scale Search in J&K's Kathua
Jammu: (IANS) Over two dozen people have been detained for questioning by police so far, during the three-day-long massive search operation to trace the terrorists responsible for ambushing an army vehicle in J&K’s Kathua district on Monday, officials said on Wednesday. The massive search operation launched from three different sides of Kathua, Udhampur and Bhaderwah continues despite intermittent rain in these areas.
India Legend Sunil Gavaskar Turns 75
As Sunil Gavaskar touched another significant milestone in his life, turning 75 on Wednesday, there was an outpouring of good wishes for him on social media where his legendary exploits with the bat were recalled with reverence. Considered one of the greatest batters to have played the game, the Mumbaikar was the first to reach the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket.
India, Austria "Ready To Provide Support To Restore Peace" In Ukraine: PM Modi
Vienna: India stands ready to give all possible support to restoring peace to war-torn Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday in Vienna after a Kremlin.
Prime Minister Modi arrived in Vienna late Tuesday after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, where he urged "peace through dialogue", saying that "war cannot solve problems".
Though Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised a photo of Prime Minister Modi hugging Putin during the visit, saying it was "a devastating blow to peace."
Prime Minister Modi's trip to Russia came as tensions flared in Europe, following a deadly Russian missile barrage in Ukraine that Kyiv said hit a children's hospital in the capital. "This is not an age of war. Problems cannot be solved on the battlefield,"
Prime Minister Modi told reporters in Vienna alongside Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer.
Prime Minister Modi said India and Austria stand "ready to provide all possible support" to "rapidly restore peace and stability".
On Ukraine, Nehammer said both countries shared the "common goal" to achieve a "comprehensive, just and lasting peace, in accordance with the UN Charter", underlining India's
Muslim Woman Can Seek Maintenance from Spouse Under CrPC Section 125: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a Muslim woman can seek maintenance from her husband under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and said the "secular and religion neutral" provision is applicable to all married women irrespective of their religion.
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 will not prevail over the secular law, a bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Augustine George Masih said.
"We are hereby dismissing the criminal
The bench said maintenance is not charity but the right of married women and it is applicable to all married women irrespective of their religion
appeal with the major conclusion that Section 125 would be applicable to all women...," Justice Nagarathna said while pronouncing the verdict.
The two judges gave separate but concurring verdicts.
Section 125 of the erstwhile CrPC, which deals with a wife's legal right to maintenance, covers Muslim women, the bench said. “The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 will not prevail over the secular and religion neutral provision of Section 125 of CrPC,” it said while stressing that maintenance is not charity but the right of all married women.
Nikki Haley: Biden Incompetent, Harris Disaster for America
Washington: Indian American Republican leader Nikki Haley on Tuesday released the several dozen delegates she had won during the party's presidential primaries early this year for the presumptive nominee, Donald Trump.
The move by Haley comes ahead of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin wherein Trump would formally be nominated as the party's presidential candidate for the November 5 general election.
Prime Minister Modi arrived in Vienna late Tuesday after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, where he urged "peace through dialogue", saying that "war cannot solve problems".
crucial role as the world's largest democracy. According to Nehammer, neutral Austria was ready to serve as a "venue for dialogue" for "future peace summits", adding that his cabinet was "in constant contact with the EU".
During his visit, Prime Minister Modi also recalled that the Congress of Vienna in the 19th century had laid the foundations for peace and stability in this part of the world. The state visit to Austria coincides with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and is the first by an Indian head of government since Indira Gandhi in 1983.
Case Against Karnataka BJP MLA For "Slap Rahul Gandhi" Comment
Mangaluru (Karnataka): BJP MLA Bharath Shetty has been booked for his alleged comments against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, police said on Wednesday. At a press conference here, Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal said that an FIR has been filed by the police in Kavoor police station over the complaint lodged by K Anil, a Congress corporator of the Mangaluru City Corporation. In the complaint, the Congress corporator alleged that MLA Bharath Shetty had made a provocative statement taking the name of Rahul Gandhi.
"The nominating convention is a time for Republican unity. Joe Biden is not competent to serve a second term and Kamala Harris would be a disaster for America. We need a president who will hold our enemies to account, secure our border, cut our debt and get our economy back on track. I encourage my delegates to support Donald Trump next week in Milwaukee," Haley said in a statement. Haley had won 97 delegates, as against Biden's 2,265. A candidate needs 1,215 delegates to win the GOP's presidential nomination. She had suspended her campaign in March.
The former US ambassador to the United Nations and South Carolina governor is not attending the RNC. "She was not invited and she is fine with that. Trump deserves the convention he wants. She has made it clear she is voting for him and wishes him the best," Haley's spokesperson Chaney Denton said.
Indians Visit 1,000 Cities in 68 Countries in a Year: Report
New Delhi: Indians travelled close to 1,000 cities across 68 countries over the year, a report revealed today. According to the ride-hailing platform Uber, summer holidays appear to be the most popular travel time for Indians to travel abroad as schools and colleges go into a break.
The most popular month for overseas travel in 2023 was May, compared to June in 2022.
"Indians have been breaking all travel records over the past couple of years," said Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber India and South Asia.
The data reflected a sharp increase in the number of Indians using the ridesharing app abroad during 2023, with the number of overseas travellers being second only to Americans.
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Pakistan Seeks China's Help to Restructure $15B Energy Debt
Pakistan has decided to approach its all-weather ally China with a formal request to restructure its USD 15 billion energy debt to help the cashstrapped country wriggle out of its financial woes.
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb would visit China this week, the Express Tribune newspaper quoted highly placed sources as saying. While Iqbal’s visit was pre-planned, the finance minister is being sent as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s special messenger, they added. Iqbal is scheduled to attend the Global Development Initiative forum to be held in China from July 11 to 13. As the finance minister’s visit was not scheduled earlier, Pakistan’s ambassador to Beijing has been instructed to arrange meetings with Chinese authorities, said the sources.
Microsoft hiking Xbox Game Pass prices by up to 25%
Microsoft has announced big price rises for Game Pass, its Netflix-style subscription service for games.
The gaming giant, which purchased studio Activision Blizzard for a record $69bn (then £56bn) in 2023, says monthly charges for PC Game Pass will rise by £2 to £9.99, while its premium service, Ultimate, will go up by £2 to £14.99 per month.
It is also replacing its standard subscription tier on Xbox consoles in September, meaning Xbox gamers will now have to subscribe to Game Pass Ultimate if they want access to new games on the day they are released. It comes after Microsoft announced in May that its most eagerly awaited new title - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 - would be available straight away to Game Pass subscribers. Analysts said that represented an attempt to shakeup the industry, which has long been dominated by sales of physical games. Game Pass, much like Sony's rival PlayStation Plus service, lets console and PC players play hundreds of video games for a monthly subscription fee.
Trump vows to stop outsourcing, if elected President
Washington: (IANS) Former American
President Donald Trump has promised to end outsourcing if re-elected, which should sound alarm bells across India's multi-billion-dollar outsourcing industry whose largest customer is the US, "Stop outsourcing, and turn the United States into a manufacturing superpower," said Trump’s 2024 Republican Party Platform released ahead of the party convention next week to anoint him as the party nominee for the White House, in his third run.
The platform is a list of 20 promises that articulate Trump’s "vision to Make America Great Again in a way that is concise and digestible for every voter", said Trump Campaign Senior Advisors
Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles.
"While Joe Biden and Democrats argue about who will be at the top of their ticket and have implemented policies that have raised prices on everyday families, opened the floodgates to migrant crime via wide-open borders, shackled
American energy with red tape forced by Washington bureaucrats, and sewn chaos across the world through weak foreign policy, President Trump will Make America Great Again through these America First principles."
The platform was a mix of the party’s conservative agenda and populist measures. They included promises to "seal the border", conduct the largest ever deportation programme, “prevent World War Three”, tax cuts for workers, end inflation, build the strongest military in the world, bring peace to Europe and West Asia, and retain the dollar as the world’s reserve currency.
The Indian government and businesses will be alarmed by the promise to end outsourcing, which will bring back memories of a slew of measures announced in Trump's first term to curb outsourcing and targeting of Indian companies that dominated the outsourcing industry in the US. The administration had targeted the H-1B visa programme that American companies use to make up for the shortage of manpower available locally for high-speciality jobs.
The US accounts for an estimated 62 per cent of the business that the Indian outsourcing industry gets worldwide. US companies that have outsourced to Indian companies include giants like Ford Motors, Cisco, American Express (Amex), General Electrics and Microsoft.
China Tesla rival BYD signs $1bn Turkey plant deal
China's biggest electric-car maker, BYD, has agreed a $1bn (£780m) deal to set up a manufacturing plant in Turkey, as it continues to expand outside its home country.
The new plant will be able to produce up to 150,000 vehicles a year, according to Turkish state news agency Anadolu.
The facility is expected to create around 5,000 jobs and start production by the end of 2026.
The deal was signed at an event in Istanbul attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and BYD's chief executive Wang Chuanfu. BYD did not immediately respond to a BBC request for further details on
Ticketmaster warns customers to take action after hack
Ticketmaster customers in North America have been sent emails warning them to take action after the company was hacked in May.
Emails were sent overnight to Canadian customers, urging them to “be vigilant and take steps to protect against identity theft and fraud."
The company has not commented on the notification process - however similar emails have reportedly been sent to victims in the US and Mexico.
The personal details of 560 million Ticketmaster customers worldwide were stolen in the hack - with cyber criminals then attempting to sell that information online.
Tech giant Samsung workers to strike indefinitely
A union representing workers at South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics has called on its roughly 30,000 members to go on strike indefinitely, as part of its campaign for better pay and benefits.
The announcement came on the last day of a three-day general strike being held by the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU).
The union said it had made the decision after management showed no intention of holding talks over its demands.
the deal.
The announcement comes as Chinese EV makers face increasing pressure in the European Union and the US.
Last week, the EU took action to protect the bloc's motor industry by raising tariffs on Chinese EVs.
The decision saw BYD hit with an extra tariff of 17.4% on the vehicles it ships from China to the EU, which was on top of a 10% import duty.
Turkey is part of the EU’s Customs Union, which means vehicles made in the country and exported to the bloc can avoid the additional tariff.
The Turkish government has also taken action to support the country's car makers by putting an extra 40% tariff on imports of Chinese vehicles.
The NSEU, which represents nearly a quarter of Samsung Electronics' workers in South Korea, said its actions had disrupted production. Samsung has disputed these claims.
"Samsung Electronics will ensure no disruptions occur in the production lines. The company remains committed to engaging in good faith negotiations with the union," the firm told BBC News.
However, the union said: "The company has no intention to engage in a dialogue even after the first general strike, thus we declare a second general strike starting from July 10th, lasting indefinitely."
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Gambhir Requests ExRCB Star as India's Bowling Coach
The ferocious Gautam Gambhir was named head coach of the Indian cricket team by the BCCI, which hoped that he would bring "tenacity and leadership" to the position that was held with "remarkable success" by Rahul Dravid until recently. Gambhir's arrival isn't the only change in India's coaching setup, with the former opening batter also looking to bring in his own coaching staff. While Abhishek Nayar, the assistant coach at Kolkata Knight Riders, is one of Gambhir's preferences, he reportedly also wants former India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer R Vinay Kumar as the bowling coach in the Indian team.
Chirag Shetty Criticizes Maharashtra for Felicitating Cricketers
The Maharashtra government last week felicitated four Indian cricketers who were part of the T20 World Cup winning team. India captain Rohit Sharma, star batters Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal were all honoured by the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government. However, Indian shuttler Chirag Shetty has lashed out at the government for not treating all sports equally, and highlighted how he was not honoured for being part of the Thomas Cup-winning Indian team in 2022.
Gautam Gambhir Named New Head Coach of Indian Cricket Team
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Former Indian player and World Cup winner Gautam Gambhir was named the new head coach of the Indian Cricket Team, following the departure of Rahul Dravid.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah announced Gambhir’s appointment on Tuesday evening. “It is with immense pleasure that I welcome Mr @GautamGambhir as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team. Modern-day cricket has evolved rapidly, and Gautam has witnessed this changing landscape up close. Having endured the grind and excelled in various roles throughout his career, I am confident that Gautam is the ideal person to steer Indian Cricket forward. His clear vision for #TeamIndia, coupled with his vast
experience, positions him perfectly to take on this exciting and most soughtafter coaching role. The @BCCI fully supports him as he embarks on this new journey,” Shah wrote on his social media handle.
Gambhir is known to be a serial winner and will bring his vast experience and grit as the new coach of the Indian team, which clinched the latest edition of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean as a farewell gift to outgoing coach Dravid.
Gambhir’s previous assignment was with IPL Champions Kolkata Knight Riders as the Delhi-born southpaw took over the duties of the mentor for the Kolkata-based side and took them to the silverware after a wait of over a decade for the Shah Rukh Khan-owned unit. He will look to continue his golden run at the helm of the men in blue.
The 'gentleman' Rahul Dravid has given another fine example of his character, deciding to let go of half of the INR 5 crore prize money that he was to get from the pool of Rs. 125 crore that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced for the T20 World Cup-winning Indian team. After Rohit
Sharma's men beat South Africa in the final to clinch the title, the BCCI announced that a total of Rs. 125 crore will be given to the team, coaching staff, and support staff as a cash reward. The cut for head coach Rahul Dravid came out to be INR 5 crore while the other coaches in the team were to be given Rs. 2.5 crore. Dravid asked the board to reduce his cash reward to Rs. 2.5 crore too as he didn't want to get more money in comparison to the batting, bowling, and fielding coaches. "Rahul wanted the same bonus money (Rs. 2.5 crore) as the rest of his support staff (bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, fielding coach T Dilip and batting coach Vikram Rathore). We respect his sentiments," a BCCI source said, as per the report.
Lionel Messi Says He Is Enjoying "Last Battles" For Argentina
Lionel Messi said he was enjoying his "last battles" with Argentina after the 37-year-old found the net in a 2-0 win over Canada on Tuesday to book a place in the Copa America final. After a lacklustre display against Ecuador in the quarter-finals, Messi looked back to himself again, connecting with Angel Di Maria and strike partner Julian Alvarez, who also scored. "I'm living it like I lived it in the last Copa America, in the last World Cup....these are the last battles and I'm enjoying them to the maximum," he told TyC Sports after the win set up a meeting with Uruguay or Colombia in the final.
Telangana CM announces house site, govt job
for India pacer Siraj
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday announced a residential plot and a government job for India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, a member of the victorious T-20 World Cup team.
The Chief Minister announced this after Siraj called on him at his residence.
Revanth Reddy congratulated the all-rounder for bringing laurels to the country and a great honour to the Telangana State in international cricket.
The Chief Minister ordered the officials to allot a residential plot and a government job to Siraj. The officials have been asked to identify suitable land in Hyderabad or surrounding areas and also take steps to provide a government job to him immediately.
"Work Wife" Rahul Dravid
Messi, now playing with Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, has yet to indicate whether he will continue to play with Argentina in the 2026 World Cup, which will feature a final at the New Jersey venue.
But asked about Messi's "last battles" comment, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni asked for calm.
"We have to leave him alone, he knows that we will not be the ones to close the door on him. He can stay with us as long as he wants, even when he retires... Let him decide what he wants," he said. Messi has chance to win a third straight major title with his national side following their 2022 World Cup triumph and their 2021 Copa America win. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner referenced veteran team-mates Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi and said that the success was validation for the difficult barren years the team had suffered. "The truth is that it's crazy what this group has done, what the Argentina national team has been doing, because after all this it gives value to all (the tournaments) I and the old generation have played in," Messi said on TyC Sports.
"Dear Rahul bhai, I have been trying to find the right words to properly express my feelings on this but I'm not sure I ever will so here's my attempt," wrote Rohit in a post on Instagram.
In his post, Rohit also revealed that his wife Ritika Sajdeh refers to Dravid as his "work wife"
"Since my childhood days I have looked up to you just like billions of others but I was lucky enough to get to work with you this closely. You are an absolute stalwart of this game but you left all of your accolades and achievements at the door and walked in as our coach and came on a level where we all felt comfortable enough to say just about anything to you. That is your gift, your humility and your love for this game even after all this time. I have learnt so much from you and every memory will be cherished. My wife refers to you as my work wife and I'm lucky to get to call you that too," the India captain wrote.
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From Muzaffarpur To UK Parliament: Bihar Town Celebrates Local Boy's Success
Muzaffarpur (Bihar): The UK parliamentary elections may have disappointed a lot of Indians over Rishi Sunak losing power, but a north Bihar town is celebrating the success of a son of the soil.
Kanishka Narayan, an MP of the Labour Party which has returned to power after a decade and a half, has his roots in Muzaffarpur, situated about 70 km from the state capital.
"The mood is upbeat in our housing complex, where many distinctly remember having seen Kanishka as a toddler," said Jayant Kumar, Director of the city-based Shri Krishna Law College. Mr Kumar's younger brother Santosh is the father of the 33-year-old MP representing Vale of Glamorgan, who entered politics after giving up a career
2 Indian-Origin Men
Jailed in Singapore for US Scam
An official told the court that the offender earned SGD 12,000 in total for his offences linked to the two companies that received more than USD 1 million from scam victims.
Singapore: Two Indian-origin Singaporean men were sentenced to jail for scamming victims in the United States through at least 50 companies, two of which received money through bank accounts, including transactions from China and the UAE.
Ishan Sharma, 34, was sentenced to four weeks' jail. He pleaded guilty to two charges under the Companies Act after instigating his friend Kandhiban Letchumanansamy, 36, into not exercising reasonable diligence when the latter was a director at both firms, The Straits Times reported. Kandhiban was sentenced to a week's jail. He pleaded guilty to one charge under the same Act after he failed to exercise any supervision over the companies' affairs.
Court documents did not state how the offences came to light, according to the daily report.
Stressing that Sharma was the "directing mind" behind these arrangements, Deputy Public Prosecutor Matthew Choo told the court that the offender earned SGD 12,000 in total for his offences linked to the two companies that received more than USD 1 million from scam victims.
At the time of the offences between 2019 and 2020, Sharma was a chartered accountant.
Mr Narayan represents Vale of Glamorgan
in the British civil services.
"We hail from a village in Goraul block of adjoining Vaishali district. A passion for law runs in our blood. Our late father Krishna Kumar had founded the law college here," said the proud uncle. He recalled Kanishka was born in Muzaffarpur and studied at a local school till standard III. "His parents thereafter moved to Delhi. They shifted to Cardiff when the boy was 12 years
33-year-old Kanishka Narayan is an MP from the Labour Party.
old. Both his father and mother Chetana Sinha worked as solicitors in the UK," Mr Kumar said. "We look forward to better relations between the UK and India given the Labour Party's soft stance towards our country and migrants living in Britain. That a member of our family has the opportunity to do his bit is icing on the cake," he said.
Mr Kumar said he was filled with excitement at the prospect of meeting his nephew in a new avatar. "The UK has always been like a second home. I have spent four years of my student life in Wales. My daughter and son-in-law live there. It is an extended family," said the uncle.
Sri Lanka Appoints Rakesh Ramanlal Shah As Honorary Consul In Gujarat
The High Commissioner highlighted the importance of elevating Sri Lanka's engagements with Gujarat.
Ahmedabad: Rakesh Ramanlal Shah, Chairman & Managing Director for GSEC Limited, has been appointed by the Sri Lanka government as the Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad, with consular jurisdiction covering Gujarat.
Mr Shah received his Commission of Appointment on Monday from High
Commissioner Kshenuka Senewiratne, a statement by the High Commission said.
"The creation of this post is with the objective of strengthening Sri Lanka's relations with that State, in view of the trade, investment and tourism potential. Gujarat has earned its reputation as one of the key States for leading industries in India, especially port development & infrastructure, renewable energy, ICT, chemical & petrochemical, agro & food, start-ups, pharmaceuticals and textiles," it added.
Congratulating the new Honorary Consul on his appointment, High Commissioner Senewiratne highlighted the importance of elevating Sri Lanka's engagements with Gujarat in all related sectors. Considering his business credentials, she noted that he is best placed to assist the High Commission in pursuing this objective to fruition.
India Projected To Be Second Largest Economy By 2075
By 2075, according to projections the economic landscape of the world as we know it today, would have dramatically shifted. A new study by the investor website, Insider Monkey, the United States would have fallen to third place in terms of GDP.
China and India will surpass the U.S., taking the first and second spots, respectively. The U.S. currently holds a 24% share of the global economy, but by 2075 it will see its share shrink to 11.19%. The decline is not the only thing
Lisa Nandy Among Record Women in Starmer's Cabinet
Lisa Nandy, the Indian-origin member of Parliament re-elected from Wigan in north-west England, will assume her position at Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Cabinet table on Saturday as his new Culture Secretary alongside a record number of fellow women ministers.
The 44-year-old MP was appointed Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport among 11 women picked for top jobs by Starmer as he got straight to work after a landslide Labour general election win on Friday. Rachel Reeves became the first woman to occupy the high office of Chancellor of the Exchequer and Angela Rayner only the second female Deputy Prime Minister in Britain's history.
Indian-Origin MP Lisa Nandy Part Of UK PM Keir Starmer's Cabinet
China is believed to become the world’s leading economy with a GDP of $66.16 trillion.
predicted, the decline will accompany a population increase to 389.39 million and a GDP of $36.32 trillion.
China is believed to become the world’s leading economy with a GDP of $66.16 trillion. India is expected to hold the position of the second-largest economy by 2075, with its GDP soaring to $55.64 trillion. India’s population is expected to reach 1.67 billion.
Russia will emerge as the fourth largest economy with a GDP of $8.73 trillion. Indonesia will complete the top five with a GDP of $8.39 trillion.
The top 10 will include some unexpected entrants: Bangladesh at tenth place with a GDP of $5.09 trillion, Ethiopia at seventh with $6.15 trillion, and Turkey at sixth with an $8 trillion economy.
London: Lisa Nandy, the Indianorigin MP, has been re-elected from Wigan in north-west England. She will take on the role of Culture Secretary under Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Cabinet.
The 44-year-old MP was among the 11 women who have been appointed by Mr Starmer after the Labour Party recorded a land-sliding win on Friday in UK Elections 2024.
Ms Nandy has expressed her gratitude on X (formerly Twitter).
“From rugby league to the Royal Opera, our cultural and sporting heritage runs through our towns, villages and cities and is one of our country's greatest assets… The hard work begins today,” she said.
Lisa Nandy was born in Manchester. Her father, Dipak Nandy, was from Kolkata, West Bengal. Ms Nandy's mother, Luise Byers, is of British origin, reported news agency PTI.
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Every 2nd Medical Prescriptions In India Deviate From Standard Guidelines: Study
New Delhi: One in every two medical prescriptions issued in India deviated from standard guidelines, with approximately a tenth showing "unacceptable deviations", a study, conducted by a team of researchers including those at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi, has found.
The team analysed 4,838 prescriptions issued by physicians between August 2019 and August 2020 for their compliance with standard treatment guidelines. These prescriptions were issued at 13 Rational Use of Medicines Centres (RUMC), set up by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and located in tertiary care teaching hospitals and medical colleges across the country.
The researchers found that among the 475 prescriptions they deemed to show unacceptable deviations from the standard guidelines, pantoprazole was prescribed the most often -- in 54 of them. Pantoprazole is known to help bring down the acid created in stomach and is commonly available in pharmacies under many drug names, such as Pan 40. In the 54 prescriptions, the condition
Parents To Be Punished, Penalised If Minors Found Driving: Noida Police
Noida: The Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissionerate has issued a stern warning to parents regarding the operation of two-wheelers and four-wheelers by individuals under 18 years of age.
The police have warned up to Rs. 25,000 fine, potential legal action against parents or guardians of underage drivers, 12-month vehicle registration cancellation, and no license until age 25 for the minor for flouting rules.
This move is part of a broader campaign to ensure road safety and adherence to traffic laws, the police said in light of several incidents involving minors in Noida, Greater Noida and other parts of the country. In an official statement released on Tuesday evening, the Noida Police emphasised that it is both inappropriate and illegal for minors to drive any vehicle.
The researchers found that among the 475 prescriptions they deemed to show unacceptable deviations from the standard guidelines, pantoprazole was prescribed the most often -- in 54 of them.
being diagnosed was Herpes Zoster, or shingles -- a viral infection causing painful rashes anywhere on the body.
Tablet pantoprazole 40 milligrams was prescribed along with others, including paracetamol, and ointments, according to the study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research.
Among these 475 prescriptions, the
conditions most commonly diagnosed were found to be upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) and hypertension.
In 35 of the URTI prescriptions, the drug being prescribed was tablet rabeprazole domperidone (used to treat gastric conditions like acid reflux), which the researchers said was responsible for the prescription to be
Ready To Work Together On Border Issues: Chinese Foreign Minister To Ajit Doval
Beijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed readiness to join hands with India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to "properly handle" issues related to the situation on the ground in the border areas, amid the protracted border row in eastern Ladakh.
In a congratulatory message to Mr Doval on his reappointment as India's National Security Advisor and Special Representative for the India-China boundary question, Mr Wang noted that China and India share a relationship that transcends bilateral boundaries and holds increasing global significance. Besides being the Foreign Minister, Mr Wang is also China's Special Representative of the India-China border talks mechanism.
In his message to Mr Doval sent on Tuesday, Mr Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the ruling
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said this to Mr Doval in a congratulatory message on his reappointment as India's National Security Advisor and Special Representative for the India-China boundary question.
Communist Party of China, said China and India, as the two most populous developing countries and emerging economies in the world, share a relationship that transcends bilateral boundaries and holds increasing global significance.
Mr Wang noted that he is "ready to join hands with Mr Doval to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of both countries, properly handle issues related to the situation on the ground in the border areas, and jointly safeguard peace and tranquility in the border areas," state-run Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday.
qualified as one with "unacceptable deviation".
The tablet combination was prescribed along with others, including paracetamol and levocetirizine (treats cold and runny nose).
Tablet rabeprazole domperidone accounted for the second highest among the prescriptions with unacceptable deviations, after pantoprazole, the authors found. They said the most common potential consequences of irrational drug prescription for patients were high treatment costs and adverse drug reactions.
"Gastroprotective drugs are to be prescribed if the patient has a risk for developing peptic ulcer. Unnecessary prescribing of pantoprazole may lead to potential side-effects such as abdominal bloating, oedema and rash," the authors wrote.
The researchers said that most of the physicians followed the diseasespecific ICMR guidelines, with about 55 per cent adherence.
Where there were no Indian guidelines or recent updates in the guidelines, physicians used the international guidelines, such as those of the American Association of Family Physician or the American Heart Association, they said.
"Never Wanted Indians In Our Army": Russia
New Delhi: Russia on Wednesday said it is hoping for quick resolution of the issue relating to India's call for return of Indians recruited into the Russian Army as support staff and asserted their recruitment was purely a commercial matter.
In the first comments on the issue from the Russian government, Russia's Charge d'affaires Roman Babushkin said Moscow never wanted the Indians to be part of its Army and their number is insignificant in the context of the conflict.
"We are on the same side with the Indian government on the issue... We hope that the issue will be resolved soon," he said at a media briefing while responding to a question.
Mr Babushkin's remarks came a day after Russia promised to ensure the early release and return home of the Indian nationals working in the Russian military as support staff after Prime Minister Narendra Modi "very strongly" raised the issue with President Vladimir Putin.
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PM Modi Receives Russia's Top Civilian Honor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday officially conferred the 'Order of St Andrew the Apostle' award by Russian President Vladimir Putin for exceptional services in promoting bilateral ties between the two countries.
"Honoured to receive the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle. I dedicate it to the people of India," Modi said in a post on X after receiving the award at a ceremony here.
"Votes Taken, Treated Like Garbage": Husband of Hit-And-Run Victim
couple
luxury car from behind.
Mihir Shah, who allegedly rammed a couple with his BMW on Sunday, was arrested today, but for the man who saw his wife being dragged under the wheels of the car in front of him and the daughter who saw her mother suffer in the hospital, the action means little to none. "He dragged her (under the wheels) in front of me. There's no one for us," said Pradeep Nakhwa breaking down into tears
"We are poor. Who is there to support us or get us justice? Today, he will be sent to jail. Tomorrow he will be produced in court and then he will get bail. He will be released and then this case will be dragged on. Where will we get the money (to fight the case)? How will we hire a lawyer? Who is there for us? Politicians don't care for us. He (the accused) is the son of a leader. He has money. We have nothing," said Mr Nakhwa who also got injured in the crash.
Mihir Shah is the son of deputy leader of the Eknath Shinde-led party in Maharashtra's Palghar district, Rajesh Shah.
PM Modi to Putin on Ukraine War: 'Heart-Wrenching if Children Die
A day after a children’s hospital in Kyiv was destroyed by Russian strikes, PM Narendra Modi expressed his deep sorrow to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that people’s “hearts simply explode” when innocent children die. This occurred during their first bilateral meeting in two years on the second and final day of Modi's visit to Russia, the first since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Addressing the invasion, PM Modi highlighted the pain felt by humanity when innocent lives, especially children, are lost in conflicts. He emphasized that no solution is achievable on the battlefield and stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy for peace. PM Modi conveyed the Global South's expectations for peace and stability, assuring cooperation for restoring peace. He stated, "I assure you and the
PM Modi and President Vladimir Putin held a bilateral meeting for the first time in two years.
world community that India is on the side of peace. Peace talks do not succeed amidst bombs, guns, and bullets." Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra later emphasized the PM's clear concern and regret for the loss of innocent lives, particularly children. He reiterated that the conflict's solution lies in dialogue, not on the battlefield. Economic cooperation, particularly in energy, trade, manufacturing, and
"My Goal Is...": Gambhir's Reaction to Being Named India Head Coach
Gautam Gambhir was named the next Indian cricket team head coach after Rahul Dravid's tenure came to an end after the T20 World Cup 2024. BCCI secretary Jay Shah took to social media to confirm Gambhir's appointment and he is expected to take over the role during India's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. Following the announcement, Gambhir posted a special message on his X (formerly Twitter) account - "India is my identity and serving my country has
been the greatest privilege of my life. I'm honoured to be back, albeit wearing a different hat. But my goal is the same as it has always been, to make every Indian proud. The men in blue shoulder the dreams of 1.4 billion Indians and I will do everything in my power to make these dreams come true!"
Gambhir served as the mentor of Lucknow Super Giants in 2022 and 2023 before joining Kolkata Knight Riders in a similar role and guiding them to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 title. "It is with immense pleasure that I welcome Mr @GautamGambhir as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team. Modern-day cricket has evolved rapidly, and Gautam has witnessed this changing landscape up close. Having endured the grind and excelled in various roles throughout his career, I am confident that Gautam is the ideal person to steer Indian Cricket forward," BCCI secretary Jay Shah posted in his 'X' account.
Indian Student, 26, Dies After Falling Into Waterfall In US
A 26-year-old Indian man from Andhra Pradesh
York state, India's Consulate said, the latest incident to hit the community grappling with a string of such tragedies.
Sai Surya Avinash Gadde, from Chityala of Gopalapuram Mandal in east Godavari district of Andhra, died on July 7 at Barberville Falls in Albany.
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Mr Sai Surya Avinash Gadde, a student at Trine University, who drowned on 7th July at Barbervilley Falls, Albany, NY," the mission posted on X.
"We extend our heartfelt condolences to his grieving family and friends.
@IndiainNewYork is extending all necessary assistance, including issuance of NOC for the transportation of Mr Gadde's mortal remains to India," the Consulate General of India in New York posted on X late on Monday night.
fertilizers, was a key agenda item. Despite Western criticism, India has become a major buyer of Russian oil, benefiting both countries and stabilizing the global market. PM Modi acknowledged the role of this cooperation in ensuring fuel availability for Indian citizens and stabilizing the global market. During the meeting, PM Modi also condemned terrorism, pointing out India's 40-year struggle against it. He noted the global challenges posed by Covid-19 and various conflicts, and the role of India-Russia ties in mitigating food, fuel, and fertilizer shortages, benefiting Indian farmers.
India to Open 2 New Consulates in Russia: PM Modi
Moscow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that India has decided to open two new consulates in Kazan and Yekaterinburg cities of Russia in a bid to further boost travel and trade with the country.
India currently has two consulates in Russia at St Petersburg and Vladivostok. The Prime Minister made the announcement of the opening of new consulates at Kazan and Yekaterinburg while addressing the Indian community in Moscow during his two-day visit to Russia.
Storm Beryl Death Toll in US Rises to 18
Washington: At least eight people were killed in the southern United States after storm Beryl felled trees and caused heavy flooding, before being downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone on Tuesday. In Texas, where Beryl entered as a Category 1 hurricane early Monday, at least seven people were killed, while another person died in neighboring Louisiana, authorities said. Beryl's death toll is now at least 18 after it tore through the Caribbean last week -- at one point as a Category 5 hurricane, the highest recordable strength.
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The fish-seller
Pradeep Nakhwa and Kaveri Nakhwa was headed home after buying fish from Sassoon Dock early on Sunday when they were hit by the
Sai Surya Avinash Gadde from Andhra who died in the US
drowned after falling into a waterfall at Albany in New
Gavaskar Urges Bharat Ratna for Dravid
Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar said it would be apt if Rahul Dravid is conferred with the Bharat Ratna by the Indian government. "It would be apt if the Government of India honours him with the Bharat Ratna, for that's what he has truly been. Great player and captain of the country with famous away series wins in the West Indies when wins there really meant something and also win in England being only among the three Indian captains to have won a Test match series there, a wonderful talent groomer in his earlier role of the chairman of the National Cricket Academy and then as coach of the senior team.
Case Against Moitra Under New Criminal Law for X Comment
New Delhi: A case related to outraging the modesty of a woman has been registered against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra for a social media post on National Commission for Women chief Rekha Sharma.
Based on a complaint by Ms Sharma, the First Information Report was registered by the special cell of the Delhi Police on Sunday under Section 79 (word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of woman) of the new criminal code, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which has replaced the Indian Penal Code.
Kamala Harris' Husband Tests Positive For Covid
Washington: US Vice President Kamala Harris' husband Doug Emhoff recently tested positive for Covid-19, the latter's office has announced.
In a statement on Sunday, Emhoff's Communications Director Liza Acevedo said the Second Gentleman on Saturday tested positive for Covid-19 after experiencing mild symptoms.
'West Watching With Jealousy': Kremlin On PM Modi's Russia Visit
Moscow: Russia is expecting a "very important and full-fledged visit" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Moscow for summit-level talks with President Vladimir Putin, with the Kremlin saying the West was watching the trip with "jealousy".
Prime Minister Modi will be in Moscow from July 8 to 9 at the invitation of President Putin for the 22nd IndiaRussia Annual Summit. It will be PM Modi's first visit to Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The two leaders will review the entire range of multifaceted relations between the two countries and exchange views on contemporary regional and global issues of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs said in New Delhi on Thursday while announcing the highlevel visit starting on Monday. The programme of Prime Minister
Modi in Moscow will be extensive and the two leaders will be able to have informal talks, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with Russia's state-run VGTRK television channel on Saturday.
“Obviously, the agenda will be extensive, if not to say overbusy. It will be an official visit, and we hope that the heads will be able to talk in an informal way as well,” he said.
Mr Peskov said that Russian-Indian relations are at the level of strategic partnership. He said that there would be
Video: 4 Terrorists Killed In J&K Hid In 'Bunker' With Entry From Fake Cupboard
New Delhi: Four Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists who were shot dead in an encounter on Saturday night at Chinnigam used to stay in a hideout at Chinnigam Frisal in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. "They had created a bunker inside an almirah," said an official, adding the involvement of locals for sheltering the
terrorists is being investigated.
Two soldiers of the Indian Army were killed in action in the operation, while a total of six Hizbul terrorists were shot dead in separate encounters in south Kashmir's Kulgam. "In the first encounter in Madergam, a soldier was killed in action. In the second encounter in Chinigam in Kulgam, four terrorists were shot dead. A soldier was also killed in action," Inspector General of Police VK Birdi told NDTV.
According to him, all the killed terrorists were affiliated to the Hizbul Mujahideen. "One of them was the local commander of the Hizbul," he said.
The four terrorists shot dead in Chinigam have been identified as Yawar Bashir Dar, Zahid Ahmad Dar, Tawheed Ahmad Rather and Shakeel ah Wani. The two killed in Madergam have been identified as Faisal and Adil.
House Democrats Split on Calls for Biden to Step Aside in 2024
Washington: Several top House Democrats are urging President Joe Biden to step aside from the 2024 campaign, expressing deep concerns about his potential impact on the Democratic Party's chances in the upcoming elections, CNN reported. The sentiments were revealed during a leadership call organised by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday, aimed at gauging the opinions of ranking members and leaders before the return of members to Washington this week.
According to sources familiar with the
This will be PM Modi's first visit to Russia in nearly five years.
both one-on-one talks in the Kremlin and those involving delegations.
“We are expecting a very important and full-fledged visit, which is so crucial for Russian-Indian relations,” he was quoted as saying by the official Tass news agency. Mr Peskov also emphasised that the West is closely and jealously watching Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to Russia.
“They are jealous — that means they are closely monitoring it. Their close monitoring means they attach great importance to it. And they are not mistaken, there is something to attach great importance to,” Mr Peskov said in response to a question about the jealous attitude of Western politicians towards PM Modi's visit to Russia, the Tass report said.
Pakistan Man Buries Newborn Alive Over Medical Costs
Naushahro Feroze (Sindh): In a tragic and appalling incident, a father has been arrested for the heinous act of burying his 15-day-old daughter alive in Tharushah, as reported by ARY News. Police officials disclosed that the father, identified as Tayyab, confessed to this grievous deed, citing financial constraints that prevented him from affording medical treatment for his infant daughter. Tayyab admitted to placing the newborn in a sack before burying her.
A case has been formally lodged against Tayyab, who has admitted guilt in the matter. Authorities have indicated that pursuant to a court directive, the child's grave will be opened for forensic examination through postmortem procedures, according to ARY News.
Shah: India to Win CT, WTC Under Rohit
call, the discussion was dominated by apprehensions regarding the potential damage Biden's candidacy could inflict on the Democratic ticket and the party's prospects of reclaiming the House majority. Jeffries, however, did not disclose his own stance on whether Biden should continue running for re-election, leaving the issue open for debate among the participants, as reported by CNN.
The call saw a notable division among House Democrats, with a greater number of lawmakers advocating for Biden to step aside than those who voiced support for his candidacy. Notable figures among those opposing Biden included Representatives Mark Takano, Adam Smith, Jim Himes, Joe Morelle, Jerry Nadler, and Susan Wild. Conversely, Representatives Maxine Waters and Bobby Scott were reported to have spoken in favour of Biden, underscoring the internal divisions within the party leadership.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Sunday congratulated Team India for winning the T20 World Cup title in West Indies via a video message and also expressed confidence in winning next year's World Test Championship Final and Champions Trophy under Rohit Sharma's leadership. Shah extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Men in Blue while dedicating the win to outgoing coach Rahul Dravid and the senior trio of Rohit, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, who announced their retirements from T20Is following the title win.
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'Tribhuvan Mishra: CA Topper’ trailer promises engaging mix of Bollywood nostalgia, guns & goons
Mumbai: (IANS) The trailer of the upcoming streaming show ‘Tribhuvan Mishra: CA Topper’ was unveiled on Tuesday.
It follows the story of a man who dives into a misadventure involving guns and sweet-toothed goons.
The series is a hat-tip to Bollywood nostalgia, where each character brings their own secret masala to the saucy ride. Sharing his experience of working on
the show, creator and showrunner Puneet Krishna said: "Working on ‘Tribhuvan Mishra: CA Topper’ was a joyride through the unpredictable. Crafting comedy, in particular, is a delicate balance of timing and relatability. Tribhuvan Mishra isn't just a character; he's a journey through the absurdities of life.”
He added: “This show belongs to every single person who worked on it and brought this story to life with all heart. We embraced the challenge of weaving humour into a narrative that explores unconventional themes that can be refreshingly different in the Indian context.”
On creating the songs for the series, producer and music composer Ram Sampath shared: “It was like composing a symphony for a circus! Each note had to capture the whimsy, tension, and sheer madness of Tribhuvan's journey. Can’t wait to share it with the audience.”
‘Tribhuvan Mishra: CA Topper’ will drop on on July 18 on Netflix.
Munjya actress Sharvari Wagh is the new breakout star of Bollywood
After Triptii Dimri and Wamiqa Gabbi, the spotlight is shining on the newest talent in town — Sharvari Wagh. The Marathi girl from Mumbai has been around for a while but it is her performance in the June release Munjya that has caught everyone’s attention. Here’s a timeline of Sharvari’s purple patch. Sharvari’s journey began as an assistant director to Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Bajirao Mastani, and to Luv Ranjan on Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety. She auditioned for films alongside and made her acting debut in Kabir Khan’s web
series The Forgotten Army - Azaadi Ke Liye, opposite Sunny Kaushal. Sharvari’s film debut happened with Yash Raj Films’ Bunty Aur Babli 2 in 2021, which starred Rani Mukerji, Saif Ali Khan and Siddhant Chaturvedi.
Though the film failed to make a mark at the box office, Sharvari received appreciation for her performance.
A week before her birthday this June, the horror comedy Munjya — in which Sharvari plays the female lead — released at the theatres and immediately hit the box office sweet spot. The Aditya Sarpotdar-directed film is turning out to be one of 2024’s sleeper hits, having already crossed the Rs 100-crore mark, and Sharvari made a strong contribution through her performance as a possessed woman, in prosthetics. In the promotional Munjya song Taras, Sharvari also showed she can scorch the dance floor equally well.
On the heels of Munjya came the Netflix film Maharaj — the launchpad of Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan — where Sharvari plays the feisty and lively Viraaj. Though it’s a brief role, Sharvari displayed her ease with the camera and her impeccable Gujarati accent. While she’s been basking in the success of Munjya, Yash Raj Films announced the action spy thriller Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari.
What exactly is going wrong in the Hindi film landscape off late? Is it only the rising fee of actors and their entourage? Is it bad filmmaking? In an interview with Faye D’Souza, filmmaker Karan Johar opened up on the same. He said, "Firstly, the audiences’ tastes have become very definitive. They want a certain kind of cinema. And if you (as a maker) want to do a certain number, then your film has to perform at A, B, and C centres. Multiplexes alone will not suffice. Simultaneously, the cost of filmmaking has increased. There has been inflation. There are about 10 viable actors in Hindi cinema, and they are all asking for the sun, moon, and earth."
The filmmaker added, "And then your film doesn’t do the numbers. Those movie stars asking for Rs 35 crore are opening to Rs 3.5 crore. How’s that math working? How do you manage all these? Yet, you have to keep making movies and creating content because you also have to feed your organization. So there’s a lot of drama, and the syntax of our cinema has not found its feet."
On Pathaan and Jawan If Jawan and Pathaan worked, should we do only action?’ Then everybody’s running that way. Then suddenly a love story would work. I feel like we are running around like headless chickens. Conviction has taken a complete beating, and it’s all about herd mentality. We haven’t realized that there is a certain audience now that wants rooted Indian cinema and, without the pressure of what the critics have to say, pure joy.
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'Mirzapur' character has become a more strategic and mature leader: Ali Fazal
Actor Ali Fazal, who plays the role of Guddu Pandit in the hit streaming series 'Mirzapur', has spoken about the transformation of his character.
The actor said that his character, Guddu, has now become a more strategic and mature leader, and his ability to think fast gives him an edge over his opponents.
“Over the past two seasons, Guddu Pandit has undergone a remarkable transformation. Guddu has evolved into a more strategic and mature leader, using his intellect as much as his brawn. His ability to think on his feet and adapt to changing situations has become his defining trait this season,” Ali shared. The actor also spoke about the action sequences in the third season, highlighting the introduction of hand-to-hand combat scenes.
“In Season 3, you’ll witness a new level of intense and unique action sequences, including handto-hand combat scenes that are a first for ‘Mirzapur’. The coolest sequence we’ve shot is the jail sequence, where Guddu truly comes into his own, revealing a deeply vulnerable side to himself. It leaves you wondering what lies ahead for him,” he added.
Produced by Excel Media & Entertainment, ‘Mirzapur 3’ is now streaming on Prime Video.
Shweta Tiwari BREAKS Silence
on Her Failed Marriages With Raja & Abhinav: 'When You Get Cheated...'
Shweta Tiwari has revealed that she has been cheated on multiple times in her past relationships. Shweta, who became a household name after playing Prerna in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, was previously married to Bhojpuri actor Raja Chaudhary but the duo got divorced in 2007. She later married Abhinav Kohli, but parted ways in 2019. In a recent interview, Shweta spoke at length about what stopped her from filing for a divorce from her first husband Raja Chaudhary despite facing domestic violence. Shweta has a daughter, named Palak Tiwari, from her first marriage.
Shweta said, “When you get cheated for the first time, it hits you. You cry, you feel, ‘God, why me?’ You try to fix it, you try to do everything possible to undo it. The second time when it happens, you will realise, this will never stop hurting, this is how it is going to be. When the third time you get cheated on, it stops hurting you. It stops having an impact on you. Now, when someone cheats on me, when someone hurts me, I don’t complain about it to them. I simply get detached. It’s in their personality to hurt me and now it’s in my personality to not get hurt.” She continued, “I don’t give them that power anymore. And suddenly they realise, ‘Oh she has left.’ So far, I have witnessed whosever lives I have left and walked away, are regretting.” When asked what took her so long to come out of the abusive relationship, Shweta said, “In my entire family, nobody had ever done a love marriage, I had. There was also caste problems that existed in our family, yet I had an inter-caste marriage. People had already started to taunt my mother and judging my marriage. On top of that, if I filed for a divorce, it would have been a whole different thing. At that point in time, it wasn’t that I was not financially independent, but it was more of an emotional thing. I was worried for my daughter not having a father while growing up. It was later that I realised that you can have a happy family only when you are mentally happy. It’s not a good upbringing for your child to be in a dysfunctional family. If two people can’t co-exist, it is better to part ways.”
Kalki 2898 AD Box Office Collection Day 12: Prabhas' Film
Becomes 10th Indian Film To Surpass Rs. 900 Crore Mark
New Delhi: Following a strong second weekend in theatres, director Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, experienced a significant drop in its daily box office earnings on its second Monday. The film had amassed a domestic nett collection of Rs. 78.5 crore over the weekend, with Sunday alone contributing Rs. 44.35 crore. However, on Monday, Kalki 2898 AD saw its nett collection fall to Rs. 11.35 crore, a decline of over 74.41 per cent, according to Sacnilk. When compared to the second Monday performances of the top 5 highest-grossing Indian films, Kalki 2898 AD earnings are notably lower. Dangal, the highest-grossing film in Indian cinema history
with a GBOC of Rs. 2,070.3 crore, earned Rs. 13.45 crore on its second Monday in 2016. In contrast, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, RRR, KGF: Chapter 2, and Jawan, which rank just below Dangal in box office collections, recorded Rs. 30 crore, Rs. 20.3 crore, Rs. 19.9 crore, and Rs. 19.1 crore respectively on their second Mondays.
The Hindi version of Kalki 2898 AD outperformed the original Telugu version on Monday, earning Rs. 6.5 crore compared to the Telugu version's Rs. 3.5 crore. The Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada versions of the film recorded earnings of Rs. 70 lakh, Rs. 50 lakh, and Rs. 15 lakh, respectively.
The movie's 2D version had an overall occupancy rate of 23.72% in the Telugu market on Monday. Morning shows started with a 16.03 per cent occupancy, which increased to 22.69% in the afternoon and peaked at 29.13% in the evening. However, night shows saw a dip, standing at 27.02%. The 3D version recorded an overall occupancy rate of 22.11%.
Kalki 2898 AD Day 10: Prabhas' Film Hits Rs 465 Cr in India
Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas, has demonstrated strong box office performance in India. After 10 days in theaters, the film has surpassed the Rs.465 crore mark, showing impressive growth. This sci-fi epic, set in a futuristic world, has captured audience attention with its grand scale and visual effects. The movie's commercial success indicates positive reception from viewers, solidifying Prabhas' star power and the appeal of high-concept Indian cinema.
My Income From Movies Dried Up: Vivek Oberoi
New Delhi: Vivek Oberoi, who was last seen in the Rohit Shetty directorial Indian Police Force spoke about how he started his business journey before he became an actor and still relies on that income.“I entered business, before becoming an actor… At the age of 15 I started a small ‘dhandha' (business) because I had come from a boarding school and my father (Suresh Oberoi) gave me Rs. 500 pocket money. I came from a boys' boarding school, saw beautiful girls in Mithibai College, wanted to take them out on dates. I was given Rs. 5oo a month, but I used it all up in one date,” Vivek told ABP Live. He shared, “I returned and became an actor, Company happened, Saathiya happened. Life was good, but I always wanted to start as an investor. However, I ended up becoming an active businessman. It helped me… When I started struggling in Bollywood, when I started facing difficulties even after being a successful actor… I was facing challenges even after proving my skills, there was a different kind of pressure when I wasn't getting offered any films. That was my source of income — I was running my house, charitable foundation with the money I earned through my business and acting in movies, doing events and making appearances, I paid my staff with it too.”
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How to protect diabetics from heart & kidney disease
New Delhi: (IANS) Using a combination of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) is likely to offer additional protection against heart and kidney disease in patients with diabetes, according to a study.
SGLT2is, also called gliflozins, are a class of drugs that lower blood glucose by increasing its excretion in the urine, while GLP-1RAs, such as Ozempic, work by enhancing insulin release and sensitivity.
Impaired glucose control in patients with diabetes is known to cause damage to blood vessels in the heart and kidneys. According to lead author Brendon Neuen, Clinical Associate Professor from The George Institute for Global Health, "the rapidly expanding indications for the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, makes it important to look at their effects with SGLT2 inhibitors".
The new findings, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, are based on a meta-analysis of 12 largescale, placebo-controlled trials of SGLT2is involving 73,238
patients with diabetes, 3,065 of whom were already receiving GLP1-RAs.
The results showed that SGLT2is reduced the risk of heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular death by 11 per cent, independent of GLP1-RAs.
It also decreased hospitalisation for heart failure or cardiovascular death by 23 per cent versus placebo, even when added to GLP1-RAs. Further, the drug SGLT2is also reduced the risk of chronic kidney disease progression by 33 per cent when added to GLP1-RAs and slowed the annual loss of kidney function by almost 60 per cent when added to GLP-1RAs.
Importantly, no new safety concerns were identified when SGLT2is and GLP-1RAs were used in combination, the team said.
Both classes of medicines work independently of each other -- SGLT2 inhibitors against heart failure and chronic kidney disease; GLP-1 receptor agonists against heart attack, stroke, and also kidney disease, Neuen said.
How to Keep Your Knees Strong and Healthy
Despite being the largest joint in the human body, the knee can be underappreciated when it comes to daily exercise. After all, if you ask most folks what their workout routines consist of, they will probably tell you they do squats and lunges for glute and quad toning, planks and crunches for abdominal muscle strengthening and bicep and triceps curls for arm definition. However, you won’t hear many people talk about what they do to keep their knees strong and working well throughout an entire lifetime. Yet focusing on knee health and strength is important for active, healthy living, especially as we age. Strong knees help us keep our balance and avoid falls that can result in disabling fractures. Healthy knees also keep us moving without pain and allow comfortable walking, another underrated activity especially in life’s later years. To keep your knees strong and heathy, here are three critical keys for knee joint strength and active living protection.
Weight-Bearing Exercises
Focusing on weight-bearing exercises is crucial for developing, maintaining and increasing knee strength. Interestingly, specific exercises can help strengthen the knees by focusing not on the knees themselves but on the muscles that surround and support them. For example, strong quadriceps muscles can help take pressure and shock off of the knee joints by bearing some of the load and force of your everyday activities. Another tangible benefit of weightbearing exercises is that they don’t require any gym equipment and can be done just about anywhere. Whether you’re using your body weight when just starting to perform these moves or adding dumbbell or ankle weights
What is the healthiest butter you can buy? A dietitian shares her top 2 picks
No, butter isn't a health food, but with these tips in mind, it can be part of a healthy, balanced diet.
Butter from cow’s milk has 7 grams of saturated fat, which is a considerable amount. The American Heart Association suggests limiting saturated fat to no more than 6% of your calories, which equates to 13 grams of saturated fat if you’re on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Which butter is the healthiest?
There are times when it makes sense to cook with butter, or you may prefer spreading butter on your toast to dipping it in extravirgin olive oil.
Grass-fed butter
This type of butter comes from cows that graze on grass, leading to higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), according to research. This fat profile is healthier for your heart than traditional butter, so I’d consider it the healthiest butter.
Organic butter
as your strength increases, it’s all good for your knees.
As with any new exercise routine, be sure to talk to your doctor about what’s safe and suitable for your specific health needs before you get started. Once you have the all-clear from your provider, here are some fantastic knee-strength exercises to add to your workout routine: Calf and heel raises.
• Hamstring curls.
• Leg lifts.
• Seated knee extension.
• Single-leg dips.
• Standing knee flexion.
• Step exercises.
• Wall squats.
Your diet is the primary lifestyle factor that can set you up for knee health success – or failure – now and in the future. Biologically, your knees are specially designed to hold just the right amount of weight for your body. When they are required to bear a more significant load of force, the wear and tear on them accelerate, their function can be significantly reduced, and their structures can become irreparably damaged.
If you’re concerned about potential pesticide and hormone exposure, organic butter may be a better option. Plus, a 2017 study from the Netherlands found that, like grassfed butter, organic butter also had higher levels of omega-3 fats and CLA than conventional butter.
Tips for buying the healthiest butter
Whipped butter has air whipped into it, which can help make it more spreadable. That also means it has 45% less fat per serving than regular butter.
Spreadable butter is sometimes mixed with a seed oil, such as canola oil. This can lower the saturated fat from 7 grams to 4 grams per tablespoon, which can be helpful if you’re trying to manage your saturated fat intake. Choose a vegan butter if you’re looking for a dairy-free alternative to butter. You can find options made with numerous types of oils, such as coconut, sunflower and olive oil. You may also see versions with cashew milk. When selecting a vegan butter, try to choose one with ingredients you’d find in a home or restaurant kitchen and limit those with a long list of emulsifiers and other ingredients.
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Soldier Killed, 4 Terrorists Dead in J&K's Kulgam
Kulgam: One soldier was killed in action today in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district as an encounter broke out between the security forces and terrorists. Four terrorists were subsequently gunned down by the forces.
The confrontation unfolded after a joint operation launched by the CRPF, Army, and local police upon receiving intelligence about terrorist presence in Modergam village. The situation escalated quickly as the forces descended upon the village, swiftly establishing a cordon to trap the militants. In the initial gunfire, one soldier sustained injuries.
Zimbabwe shocks India in T20 victory
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A new-look India, led by Shubman Gill, put up a sloppy batting display to lose to an inexperienced Zimbabwe by 13 runs in the first T20I of the fivematch series here on Saturday. Fresh from their T20 World Cup triumph, India chose to field a young side, handing three debut caps. But the young Indian batters failed to shine and returned with eight-single digit scores to be bowled out for 102 in 19.5 overs in pursuit of a target of 116.
Sitharaman to Present Modi 3.0
Budget on July 23
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New Delhi: The full Budget for the year 2024-25 will be presented on July 23, with the Parliament session beginning a day earlier, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Saturday. The Parliamentary Affairs minister said the Budget session will begin on July 22 and is scheduled to end on August 12.
Russia Awaits "Important" PM Modi Visit: Kremlin
Moscow: Russia is expecting a "very important and full-fledged visit" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Moscow, which is crucial for RussianIndian relations, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday.
Prime Minister Modi will be in Moscow from July 8 to 9 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit.
The two leaders will review the entire
Prime Minister Modi will be in Moscow from July 8 to 9 for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit.
range of multifaceted relations between the two countries and exchange views on contemporary regional and global issues of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs said in New Delhi on Thursday while announcing the high-level visit.
The programme of Prime Minister Modi in Moscow will be extensive and the two leaders will be able to have informal talks, Mr Peskov said in an interview with Russia's state-run VGTRK television channel.
“Obviously, the agenda will be extensive, if not to say overbusy. It will be an official visit, and we hope that the heads will be able to talk in an informal way as well,” he said.
Char Dham Yatra Halted Due to Heavy Rain in Uttarakhand
Dehradun: The ongoing Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand will remain suspended on Sunday due to the heavy rain alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for July 7-8.
Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey issued an order in this regard late Saturday and urged
The India Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in all the districts of Uttarakhand on Sunday and Monday.
pilgrims en route to the temples to avoid proceeding further and stay where they are. He appealed to pilgrims not to travel beyond Rishikesh in view of the weather department's heavy rain forecast and landslides on various routes. Pilgrims have been advised to proceed further only when the weather is clear. The IMD on Saturday issued an alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in all the districts of Uttarakhand on Sunday and Monday.
Only the 'Lord Almighty' could convince me to quit - Biden
US President Joe Biden has said only the "Lord Almighty" could convince him to end his bid for re-election, as he sat for a rare primetime interview in an effort to calm Democratic concern over his candidacy.
Speaking to ABC News on Friday, Mr Biden also declined to take a cognitive test and make the results public in order to reassure voters he is fit to serve another term.
"I have a cognitive test every single day. Every day I have that test - everything I do [is a test]," he told George Stephanopoulos.
The 81-year-old once again pushed back on the idea, aired by some Democratic officials and donors, that he should stand aside for a younger alternative following his disastrous debate with Donald Trump last week.
“I don’t think anybody’s more qualified to be president or win this race than me," Mr Biden said, blaming his poor performance last week on exhaustion and a "bad cold".
In the 22-minute interview, he also:
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian elected Iran's president
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian has been elected as Iran's new president, beating his hardline conservative rival Saeed Jalili. The vote was declared in Dr Pezeshkian's favour after he secured 53.3% of the more than 30 million votes counted. Mr Jalili polled at 44.3%. The run-off came after no candidate secured a majority in the first round of the election on 28 June, which saw a historically low voter turnout of 40%.
Rahul Gandhi Likely To Visit Manipur On July 8
New Delhi: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi is likely to visit Manipur on July 8, party sources said. The state of Manipur has been witnessing ethnic strife since May 2023.
According to Congress sources, Rahul Gandhi will visit relief camps and also meet Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee leaders. The Opposition has been attacking the Centre over the ethnic violence in Manipur, which has been going for over a year.
6-Storey Building Collapses In Gujarat
New Delhi: Several people are feared trapped after a six-storey building collapsed in Surat's Sachin Pali village amid several days of incessant rains. One woman was pulled out alive from under the debris, while 15 people have been injured in the incident, officials said.
The building had 30 apartments, of which five were occupied. Horrifying visuals from the spot showed what remained of the building that was built just eight years agolarge chunks of concrete slabs lay on top of the other in a mountain of debris.
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Arrest me if there's evidence: Tejashwi Yadav
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday criticised the Nitish Kumar government for attempting to blame him for the NEET paper leak scam, challenging the ruling NDA to "arrest" him if they had evidence. Yadav made these remarks at an event marking 28 years of the formation of his party, led by his father Lalu Prasad, in Bihar. He accused the government of promoting corruption and crime, stating, "This government claims to be a double engine. One engine drives corruption, and the other promotes crime."
Record IndianOrigin MPs Elected to UK Parliament
London: A record number of around 26 Indian-origin members of Parliament have been elected to the House of Commons in the UK's general election as results were announced on Friday, with several Conservatives surviving an overall brutal outcome for their party.
1 in 3 Indians Have Fatty Liver, PreDiabetes: Minister
New Delhi: Every third person in India has a fatty liver, which predates Type-2 diabetes and other metabolic disorders, said Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, on Friday. "Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) -- a common metabolic liver disorder -- can progress to cirrhosis and primary liver cancer eventually. It predates diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and many other diseases. As an endocrinologist myself, I understand the nuances of fatty liver and its relation with diabetes and other metabolic disorders," said Dr Jitendra, a nationally renowned Diabetologist.
How Will Keir Starmer's Victory Affect the India-UK Free Trade Deal?
Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader set to be the UK's new Prime Minister, has constantly maintained that he wants to maintain good ties with the Narendra Modi administration.
New Delhi: India and the UK have been working towards a pact to enhance their £38.1 billion bilateral trading partnership, but negotiations have stalled due to India's phased general election and Britain's subsequent election. With both elections completed, the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks, ongoing for two years, are expected to resume.
Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader set to be the UK's new Prime Minister, has maintained a desire for strong ties with the Narendra Modi administration, a shift from Jeremy Corbyn's policies. Labour Party Chair Anneliese Dodds noted before the elections that the party has addressed extremist views on India within its ranks.
The FTA was highlighted in Labour’s manifesto, which promised a "new strategic partnership" with India. Starmer aims to boost bilateral cooperation in technology, security, education, and climate change, reflecting his goal to strengthen relations with one
of the fastest-growing economies. However, the UK's demand to lower tariffs, which can reach 150% on key exports like food and automobiles, remains a major hurdle. Additionally, the UK's immigration policies affecting Indian service sector workers are challenging the negotiations. India has also raised concerns over proposed UK regulations, such as a carbon tax similar to the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism, which could negate tariff concessions in the FTA. Recent virtual meetings between Indian and UK officials in May aimed to restart discussions, focusing on economic assessments and incorporating new areas like environment, labor, gender issues, and digital trade into the agreement. India, also engaged in FTA negotiations with the EU, Australia, Eurasian Economic Union, and Peru, continues to pursue its global trade interests despite the stalled talks with the UK.
"Country First, Party Second": Keir Starmer In First Speech As UK PM
Keir Starmer on Friday swept into Downing Street for the first time as UK prime minister, promising urgent action to restore the country's fortunes.
The Labour party leader oversaw a landslide victory in Thursday's general election, ending 14 years of rule by Rishi Sunak's Conservatives.
"The work of change begins immediately," Starmer told reporters outside Downing Street after accepting head of state King Charles III's request for him to form a government.
"But have no doubt, we will rebuild
Bihar Suspends 16 Engineers After 10 Bridges Collapse
New Delhi: Sixteen engineers of the water resources department in Bihar have been suspended after 10 bridges collapsed in the last 15 days across the state, a statement by the department said. Bihar Development Secretary Chaitanya Prasad told reporters the state government is serious about the issue. He said the contractors responsible for building the bridges will be traced and held to account.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday met the family members of the victims of the stampede that killed over 100 people in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras.
Before meeting family members in Hathras, Gandhi made a stop at Aligarh and met the kin of victims from the district. Gandhi left from Delhi early morning on Friday by road for Hathras and was accompanied by state Congress chief Ajay Rai, state Congress in-charge Avinash Pande, party spokesperson Supriya Shrinate and other office bearers.
PM Modi Congratulates Keir Starmer For Win, Has A Message For Rishi Sunak
Britain," he added.
Starmer, a 61-year-old former human rights lawyer and chief state prosecutor, paid tribute to Sunak, who was appointed Tory leader and prime minister in October 2022 after Liz Truss's disastrous tenure.
"His achievement as the first BritishAsian prime minister of our country, the extra effort that that will have required, should not be underestimated by anyone," he said.
"We pay tribute to that today. We also recognise the dedication and hard work he brought to his leadership," he added.
Flag-waving Labour supporters lined the approach to Downing Street as Starmer and his wife Victoria arrived from Buckingham Palace, shaking hands with and kissing activists.
Starmer faces a daunting to-do list, noting that Britons had grown tired of crumbling public services, higher prices and empty promises from politicians.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated Keir Starmer on winning the UK elections and said he was looking forward to a positive collaboration with the Labour leader. He also had a message for outgoing prime minister Rishi Sunak.
"Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to @Keir_Starmer on the remarkable victory in the UK general elections. I look forward to our positive and constructive collaboration to further strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in all areas, fostering mutual growth and prosperity," PM Modi said on X. PM Modi also thanked Mr Sunak for his "admirable leadership" and his contributions in deepening the India-UK ties.
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PM Narendra Modi Receives His Own Team India Jersey
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Roger Binny and Secretary Jay Shah gifted 'NAMO 1' jersey to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Thursday. BCCI took to social media and shared a photo of Roger Binny and Jay Shah gifting the Indian Cricket Team jersey to PM Modi with the caption that reads, "The triumphant Indian Cricket Team met with the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji, at his official residence today upon arrival. Sir, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for your inspiring words and the invaluable support you have provided to #TeamIndia. Jai Hind," the Indian Cricket Board wrote on X.
After 5 Months in Jail
Hemant Soren Returns as Jharkhand CM
Ranchi: Hemant Soren was sworn in as Chief Minister of Jharkhand this evening, completing a five-month political arc stretching from January - when he quit minutes before his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate, which has accused him in a land fraud worth crores - to June - when he was given bail by a High Court that said records do not indicate his "direct involvement" in the alleged scam.
Labour Party Predicted Landslide in Historic UK Polls
London: Britain voted Thursday in a general election widely expected to hand the opposition Labour party a landslide win and end nearly a decade-and-ahalf of Conservative rule.
The first national ballot since Boris Johnson won the Tories a decisive victory in 2019 follows Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's surprise call to hold it six months earlier than required.
Rohit Sharma Dedicates T20 World Cup 2024 Title To Entire Nation
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma dedicated the T20 World Cup trophy to the entire nation during the felicitation ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.
“This trophy is for the entire nation. Along with all the players who have
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma dedicated the T20 World Cup trophy to the entire nation during the felicitation ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
represented the country, we want to dedicate it to our fans, who have waited for 11 years,” said Rohit. The Indian cricket team players landed in New Delhi early on Thursday after they were stuck in Barbados due to bad weather. They met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then travelled to Mumbai where they took part in a victory parade ahead of the felicitation ceremony.
Senior Lawyer Points To 'China Link' In Hindenburg's Attack On Adani Group
New Delhi: In a stunning claim that he has called a "smoking gun", senior lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani has alleged that a businessman with Chinese links had commissioned the report by shortseller Hindenburg Research which led to shares of Adani Group companies taking a hit.
Earlier this week, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) had said that foreign portfolio investor Kingdon Capital Management LLC and its entities aided Hindenburg in indirectly participating in Adani Enterprises Ltd. An investigation by the markets regulator also exposed that Kotak Mahindra and Hindenburg conspired together to take short
Earlier this week, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) had said that foreign portfolio investor Kingdon Capital Management LLC and its entities aided Hindenburg in indirectly participating in Adani Enterprises Ltd.
positions in Adani shares. In a lengthy post on X, Mr Jethmalani said Mark Kingdon, the American businessman behind Kingdon Capital Management LLC, had hired Hindenburg to prepare a report on the Adani Group. Mr Kingdon also approached Kotak's international investment arm Kotak Mahindra Investments Limited (KMIL) to set up an offshore fund as well as offshore accounts to trade in Adani shares. This led to the creation of the Kotak India Opportunity Fund (KIOF).
This fund allegedly took short positions in shares of Adani Group Companies through the Mauritius route before the Hindenburg report was made public and nearly $ 40 million for this was given by the Kingdon Master Fund.
I am the Democratic Party nominee, no one pushing me out: President Biden
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday asserted that he is the nominee of the Democratic Party for the November 5 presidential elections and there is no pressure on him to quit the race. Biden's statement is quite contrary to the reports appearing in the media and the internal party murmurs that he should leave the election race amid his dismal performance in the presidential debate against his Republican rival
Biden's statement is quite contrary to the reports appearing in the media and the internal party murmurs that he should leave the election race amid his dismal performance in the presidential debate against his Republican rival Donald Trump
Donald Trump. "I'm the Democratic Party's nominee. No one is pushing me out. I'm not leaving, I'm in this race to the end, and WE are going to win this election. If that's all you need to hear, pitch in a few bucks to help [Vice President Harris] and me defeat Donald Trump in November," Biden said in his fundraising email on Wednesday. After his terrible performance in the presidential debate in Atlanta last Thursday, Biden's approval ratings have dipped, and his own party leaders are calling him to quite the race.
In Tit-For-Tat Move
Congress Criticizes
New Delhi: Adopting a tit-for-tat strategy to counter the BJP's offensive in Parliament, the Congress has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, flagging "inaccuracies" in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address replying to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address.
The main Opposition has also flagged Hamirpur MP and former Union minister Anurag Thakur's speech in Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have been adjourned after the President's address and the debate thereafter.
PM2.5 Pollution Kills 33,000 Indians Annually, Mostly in Delhi
New Delhi: Short-term air pollution exposure claimed 33,000 lives annually in 10 cities in India and Delhi tops the list with 12,000 deaths every year, according to a study published on Thursday in The Lancet Planetary Health. The study showed increases in the risk of death were steep at lower concentrations of PM2.5 and tapered off at higher concentrations. Even levels of air pollution below the current National Ambient Air Quality Standard of 60 micrograms per cubic meter lead to increased daily mortality rates in India, showed the findings led by an international team of researchers from Ashoka University, Sustainable Futures Collaborative (SFC) -- an independent Delhibased research organisation -- and Boston University (US).
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The Hottest Polo Shirts on the Planet Ditch One Crucial Detail
Every now and then, an invention comes along that threatens to alter the course of history forever. Indoor plumbing; sliced bread; cellphones; those multicolored striped hats with little propellers at the top. Genius, Calvin once told Hobbes, is never understood in its own time, but wider understanding is hardly a prerequisite for human ingenuity, and we tend to be better off for it.
“It’s a…knit polo, right?” members of the GQ staff whispered to each other, afraid we were missing a crucial detail—air-conditioned armpits, a trompe-l'œil placket— that distinguished it from the knit polos we’ve encountered before. “It is
indeed a knit polo,” the winds of fate whispered to us. “But look closer, my children: it is a knit polo without any buttons.” With those three words, our lives (or, at least, or wardrobes) would never be the same.
TAG Heuer and Kith Are Bringing Back a Beloved ’80s Sport Watch
The original TAG Heuer Formula 1 watch collection was a massive commercial hit. During the 1980s and ’90s, when it was in production, it was released in over 20 different colors and came accessibly priced, at about $130 to $390. It was an ideal starter watch, or an easy graduation gift for any style-minded kid, and came in a mini 28-mm size, perfect for a young person’s wrist. The rugged plastic or stainless steel cases and rubber straps made it an even more fitting choice for someone not looking for a precious timepiece. Three million of these pop-colored watches were sold in the 10 years that they were made, making them a crucial star in the millennial-memory universe. That universe is exactly where Ronnie Fieg, founder of the nostalgia--fueled streetwear powerhouse Kith, does his best work. His latest shrewd move
is to revamp the Formula 1 for the modern collector—and for the hordes of hype-crazed fans he’s amassed since launching Kith in 2011. This is Fieg doing what Fieg does best—turning a beloved product from his youth into a modern status symbol. He’s done it with sneakers, streetwear, and even cereal. And his new collaboration with TAG Heuer is almost guaranteed to be another success. “This is as important to me as any [luxury] watch because of what it means to the market, what it means to the wide spectrum of watch lovers, and who it can cater to at its price point,” Fieg said. The Kith Formula 1 collection will revamp the watch in 10 new colorways, all of them heavily indebted to the originals. The updated version will feature an adultsize 35-mm case; pinstriped and clean dials stamped with Kith’s slogan Just Us; and will retain the original’s toothy daisy--shaped bezel and pop hues.
Aries
Ganesha says that the people of Aries will get many opportunities to advance their careers and businesses this week. Although you may have to run a little more to get it. At the beginning of the week, with the help of a good friend or an influential person, you will get a chance to work on a profit plan.
Taurus
Ganesha says that the people of Taurus who were wandering for livelihood for a long time, their wish can be fulfilled this week. This week you will get great opportunities to grow your career and business.
Gemini
Ganesha says that at the beginning of the week, life will be seen giving you many opportunities to move forward. This time will prove to be very auspicious for those working in real estate and those working on marketing, commission, etc.
Cancer
Ganesha says that at the beginning of the week itself, the mind will remain a little disturbed due to differences with a member of the family or a dear person. During this time, financial worries will increase if more out-of-pocket money is spent on house repairs, etc.
Leo
Ganesha says that at the beginning of the week, long pending tasks will be completed. Especially there will be progress in the works related to the ruling government. Employed people will get desired promotion or transfer. Those who were working on a particular project may get special recognition for their work this week.
Virgo
Ganesha says that the people of Virgo will need to control both their speech and behavior this week. A small mistake or misbehavior of yours can spoil the work done by you. At the beginning of the week, you will need to maintain a better rapport not only with your seniors but also with your juniors in your workplace.
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Ganesha says that for the people of the Libra zodiac, this week includes all kinds of success and happiness related to life. At the beginning of the week, you will get an opportunity to participate in any religious or auspicious program. During this, there will be many opportunities to spend time happily with the family. Long or short-distance travel is also possible.
Scorpio
Ganesha says that the car of life of the people of Scorpio zodiac will be seen running fast this week too, sometimes intermittently. Overall, this week is going to be full of ups and downs for the people of Scorpio.
Sagittarius
Ganesha says that the people of Sagittarius will have to work extra hard this week to complete their tasks on time and achieve the desired success. If you are able to manage your energy and time properly, then you will get the desired success.
Capricorn
Ganesha says that if the people of Capricorn were worried about something for some time, then the solution to this problem will come out this week. Concerns related to career business will go away and employed people will get desired support from both their seniors and juniors.
Aquarius
Ganesha says that this week is going to be better for the people of Aquarius as compared to the previous week. At the beginning of the week, you will get successful in your important tasks, due to which your mind will be happy and you will be able to carry out your tasks with new energy.
Pisces
Ganesha says that the people of Pisces should focus on their goal this week without giving importance to small things. Especially in the workplace, you must keep this in mind because your opponents may try to distract you from your goal.
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Congressman Tom Suozzi Pledges Enhanced US-India Ties As He Joins India Caucus
WASHINGTON, DC- An official update from Washington, D.C., confirms that Congressman Tom Suozzi has joined the Congressional Caucus on India & Indian Americans, a bipartisan coalition of American lawmakers dedicated to promoting the interests of the Indian American community and enhancing relations between India and the United States.
Suozzi fulfilled the pledge he recently made to the Indian American Voters Forum and Consul General Binaya Pradhan that he “would join the India Caucus and work to further strengthen the growing relationship between India and the United States.” The Consul General called Suozzi a “Friend of India” and welcomed him to the India Caucus. After joining the Caucus, Suozzi issued a
$150K Reward Offered for Tips in Chicago Postal Worker Robbery
CHICAGO, IL- A reward of up to $150,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a suspect involved in the robbery of a USPS worker last month in the Bronzeville neighborhood. The incident occurred on June 28, near 5050 S. Evans Ave., as reported by the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS).
statement: “I believe that the challenges and opportunities facing the world in this century require that the United States and India join hands and lead together. I also believe that the US-India relationship will
be our most defining partnership of the 21st century, which will shape the lives, dreams, and destinies of the people of our two nations. Therefore, I am proud to have joined the India Caucus.”
At the urging of Consul General Pradhan, Varinder Bhalla, chairman of the Indian American Voters Forum, formed a committee of influential Indian Americans with a mission to increase the membership of the India Caucus. The Caucus Membership Drive Committee, with Varinder Bhalla as Chairman and Congressman Suozzi as Patron, includes Padmashri Dr. Dattatreyudu Nori, Padmashri Dr. Sudhir Parikh, Dr. Thomas Abraham, Dr. Sunil Mehra, Hussain Baqueri, Rajeev Bhambri, Ratna Bhalla, Gobind Munjal, Gunjan Rastogi, Sudhir Vaishnav, and Dev Vishwanath. communication with Chairman Bhalla, Suozzi assured his full support for the mission of the committee and agreed to reach out to his congressional colleagues to persuade them to join the India Caucus.
FIA Chicago Announces ‘FIA Star Awards Night’ And 78th Independence Day Celebrations
CHICAGO, IL- The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) is thrilled to announce its ‘Star Awards Night,’ celebrating excellence within our community on August 16, 2024, at the Matrix Club in Naperville. This gala promises inspiring tributes, exceptional entertainment, and fine dining.
The ‘FIA Star Awards Night’ will honor achievements across 19+ categories, including Best Community Service Organization, Entrepreneur of the Decade, Community Leader of the Year, Best Medical Professional, and Fashion Icon. This exclusive event
highlights significant contributions to our community.
Coinciding with FIA’s celebration of India’s 78th Independence Day, the event will feature Sparsh Shah, a talented singer, rapper, and Guinness World Record holder born with Osteogenesis
Vande Bharatam Dinner Initiative
Launched By USHA In Atlanta
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ATLANTA, GA- The United States Hindu Alliance (USHA) launched the Vande Bharatam Dinner in Atlanta on June 30th to promote awareness of the evolving Hindu society and a rising Bharat. The event, attended by 225 guests, opened with an invocation to Sri Ganesha by Shreya Sunil, followed by the national anthems of the US and India. Sudhir Agarwal, Chair of the event, highlighted USHA’s mission and purpose. Honored guests included Ramesh Babu Laxmanan, Consul General of India in Atlanta, Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and several community leaders.
Consul General Laxmanan discussed India’s advancements in various fields and its economic goals. Dr. Alveda King expressed gratitude and shared memories of her family’s ties with India. Other speakers included Georgia State Senator Shawn Still and candidates Narender Reddy and Ashwin Ramaswami. USHA’s National President, Gokul Kunnath, emphasized India’s democracy, diversity, and Dharma. Prominent leaders were honored, including Dr. Deen Bandhu Chandora, Dr. Sujatha Reddy, and Dr. Bhagirath Majmudar, for their contributions to Hindu Dharma. Dr. Sreeni Gangasani received the
Leadership Award, and Shree Shakti Mandir of Atlanta was recognized with the Sanatana Dharma Award. The event featured performances by local dance schools and was supported by numerous community organizations and sponsors.
Imperfecta, performing patriotic songs. Adding to the excitement, FIA welcomes Jaya Prada, an illustrious Bollywood star and multiple Filmfare Award winner. Her presence will enhance the celebration of these two memorable events.
Sunil Shah, Chairman and Founder of FIA, remarked, “We’ve added more award categories to honor Community Leaders. For the first time, two awardwinning international celebrities, Sparsh Shah and Bollywood Celebrity Jaya Prada, will join us in Chicago.”
Pratibha Jairath, President, added, “This mega-event, with over four months of meticulous planning, promises to be one of Chicagoland’s most significant events. The presence of our community members will make it incredibly meaningful.”
For additional information, please contact Sunil Shah at (999-999-9999) or Pratibha Jairath at (999-999-9999)
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The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) is dedicated to promoting the cultural, social, and economic welfare of the Indian community in the United States. Through various events and initiatives, FIA strives to foster unity and celebrate the rich heritage of India.
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(L-R) Consul General Ramesh Babu Laxmanan shares stage with elected representatives, diplomats, and USHA volunteers at the Vande Bharatam Dinner.
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SMAP-LA Hosts 3-Day Celebrations Featuring Talks & Entertainment
CERRITOS, CA – The Shivaji Maharaj Antarashtriya Parivar (SMAP) recently held a three-day celebration to mark the 350th Anniversary of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The festivities began on June 21 with a threehour networking cruise in Long Beach Harbor, attended by 200 people.
On June 22, a leadership summit took place at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. The event opened with a video session by Govind Dev Giri Swami, the treasurer of Ram Mandir Ayodhya. He highlighted Shivaji Maharaj’s role in uniting people and providing leadership to protect local citizens’ rights, bringing liberty, equality, and justice for all. He emphasized the importance of learning from Shivaji’s leadership. The summit featured panel discussions centered on SMAP’s core values: “Unite, Lead, Serve.”
Panelists included:
• Dr. Pradeep Shukla, associate professor at Chapman University • Suttie Persaud,
Forbes non-profit counsel member • Dr. Ashish Pande, professor at IIT Mumbai
• Dr. Kamaljeet J. Anand, professor at Stanford University • Brian Mac Mahon, entrepreneur • Ganesh Ramkrishnan, professor at IIT Mumbai • Scott Fox, entrepreneur • Charudutta Aphale Buwa, 8th generation kirtankar • Dr. Rohini Joshi, founder of NeuroSquare • Dr.
Nitin Shah, physician and social worker
The chief guest was Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati, the 13th descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He traveled from India to speak about Shivaji Maharaj’s life, values, and legacy, and discussed his own initiatives in India, especially the restoration of the Raigad Fort. Following the panel sessions, talks
Four Indians Arrested in US for Human Trafficking and Forced Labour Scheme Uncovered
Houston: Four Indian-Americans, including a woman, have been charged with allegedly running a human labour trafficking scheme out of a home in the US state of Texas, a media report said.
The Princeton Police Department released details of an investigation that led to four people being arrested after 15 women were found inside the home as alleged victims of human labour trafficking, news portal Fox4News. com said on Monday night.
Chandan Dasireddy, 24, Dwaraka Gunda, 31, Santhosh Katkoori, 31, and Anil Male, 37, all arrested in March, are now charged with trafficking of persons, a second-degree felony, and more arrests are expected, the channel reported, quoting police.
The authorities found that all the young women, living in the same home, were forced to sleep on the floor at a home on Ginsburg Lane in
Collin County, Princeton. "There was basically no furniture inside the home at the centre of human trafficking, just a bunch of computer electronics and blankets," police said.
Another news portal, McKinney Courier-Gazette said officers with the Princeton Police Department were dispatched on March 13 to a residence regarding a welfare concern and suspicious circumstance.
"After further investigation of the initial report, Princeton Police CID detectives obtained a search warrant for the home of Santhosh Katkoori, where 15 adult females were located. During the investigation, it was discovered that the females were forced to work for Katkoori and multiple programming shell companies owned by him and his wife, Dwaraka Gunda," it said.
While the search warrant was executed, multiple laptops, cell phones, printers and fraudulent documents were
seized. It was later determined that multiple locations within Princeton, Melissa, and McKinney were involved in the forced labouring of the victims, including adult males, the portal said, adding, additional laptops, cell phones, and documents were seized from the other locations.
The original concern was raised by a pest control company, which was called for possible bed bugs. "Once inside, the inspector noticed that each room had 3-5 young females sleeping on the floors. There were also large amounts of suitcases. The company contacted police," Fox4News.com added.
The news portal quoted Princeton Police Sgt Carolyn Crawford who said over 100 more people are involved, "more than half of them victims." However, she did not reveal what type of labour operation was happening.
were given by:
• Ashish Pandya from the Art of Living Foundation
• Miss World America, Shree Saini
• H R Gaikwad of BVG Group, who spoke about his company’s medical research
• The entertainment segment featured local performers and the Gulzaarish Group.
On June 23, the celebration continued at Don Knabe Regional Park in Cerritos, attended by the former chief minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani. Activities included the International Day of Yoga celebration, a T10 cricket tournament, honoring defense personnel, a wellness resource fair, a play on Shivaji Maharaj’s life, dance dramas, and other inspirational events. Miss India, Simran Ahuja, was the emcee. The event was organized by a committee of 82 members, supported by 60 volunteers, 50 supporting organizations, and over 300 performers. The large-scale celebration was led by Vijay Patil, SMAP founder and global president.
Laredo Field Office Warns Against Bringing Freon Canister
LAREDO, TX– U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Laredo Field Office ports of entry remind travelers not to bring hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) canisters (freon) from Mexico, as their importation is restricted under strict federal commercial importation requirements. Undeclared freon canisters in passenger vehicles may lead to fines or vehicle seizures.
“We strongly remind the public not to bring freon canisters from Mexico. Doing so violates federal law and can result in fines, vehicle seizure, or federal prosecution,” said Donald Kusser, Director of Field Operations at Laredo Field Office. “CBP enforces laws from various federal agencies, including the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 and the Clean Air Act, which prohibit noncompliant importation of HFCs.” Freon canisters discovered by CBP officers in a vehicle’s cargo area. HFCs, according to the EPA, are potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration, air conditioning, insulation, fire extinguishing systems, and aerosols, with a global warming potential far greater than carbon dioxide.
Since January 1, 2022, EPA regulations prohibit importing bulk regulated HFCs without an EPA-issued allowance. Illegal importers face fines, and the violating vehicle may be seized.
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FBI Helps Public To Recognize Signs Of Concerning Behavior
CLEVELAND, OH—The FBI Cleveland and the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) urge people to notice when those around them exhibit disturbing signs indicating a “pathway to violence.”
Drawing from extensive research on targeted violence and mass shootings, including the tragic Uvalde, Texas shooting in 2022, the FBI emphasizes the importance of reporting concerning behaviors. Often, signs are ignored or dismissed because they are not seen as potentially dangerous.
FBI Cleveland Special Agent Greg Nelsen stresses the importance of recognizing and reporting suspicious
CBP Expands Mobile Passport Control to Detroit Airport
DETROIT, MI. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) will now offer Mobile Passport Control (MPC) starting July 9. MPC allows U.S. citizens and select non-U.S. travelers to expedite their entry into the U.S. through a secure, free app available on mobile devices.
Director of Field Operations Marty C. Raybon highlighted MPC’s role in enhancing the international travel experience by reducing passport control inspection times and overall wait times. Eligible travelers can submit their travel documents, photos, and customs declarations via the app, leading to shorter wait times and more efficient processing.
The MPC app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Travelers create profiles with their passport information, and up to 12 profiles can be managed for family members. Upon arrival, travelers can take selfies for each member of their group and submit the information through the app, eliminating the need for paper forms. With travel volumes exceeding prepandemic levels, CBP’s MPC program, launched in August 2014, is now available at 51 locations, including 33 U.S. international airports. In Fiscal Year 2023, over 1.8 million travelers used MPC. For more information, visit the CBP MPC website.
behavior to the FBI or local law enforcement. “Following a tragedy, we often hear ‘something needs to change.’
Recognizing behaviors and adopting prevention tips are the first steps to that change,” he said. BAU crime analyst Taylor Cilke highlights that identifying threats is crucial for assessment and management. The BAU has launched a Prevent Mass Violence campaign,
FBI Urges Public Vigilance: Encourage Conversations About Concerning Behaviors to Prevent Mass Attacks
including a new webpage and brochures with tips for identifying and responding to concerning behaviors. The campaign emphasizes telling someone trusted about observed behaviors, which may include violent comments, fantasies, isolation, aggression, and obsession with prior attacks.
For more information, visit www.fbi. gov/prevent. The webpage provides resources to help communities identify concerning behaviors and take action to prevent violence.
Stamford Women’s Cricket Club Sizzlers’ Second Annual Tournament
STAMFORD, CT – The Stamford Cricket Club (SCC) Sizzlers, a local team of 20 women, held their second annual tournament at Lione Park on June 22.
The event saw participation from seven teams and 250 attendees from Stamford, Greenwich, and Westchester.
The HCC Drakainas, a team from Long Island, and Phoenix of Westchester reached the finals. This year, the tournament supported The Women and Children’s Fund of the Fairfield County Community Foundation. The Sizzlers, a vibrant group of South Asian women
comprising both working professionals and moms, came together post-COVID, united by their passion for cricket. Their initiative aims to inspire and encourage more women in the community to engage in sports.
GOPIO-CT has been a supporter of the Stamford team, led by Captain Bindu Philip and Vice-Captain Monika Mittal. In previous years, the Sizzlers have donated to organizations such as DVCC, The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, and the Wounded Warriors Project.
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Disbarred For 2020 Election Claims: Report
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after the 2020 election.
The disbarment follows Giuliani’s multiple false claims, including votes
Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Samosa Caucus, DOJ Discuss Hate Crimes Against Hindus
WASHINGTON, DC-Last week, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) held a briefing with Indian American Members of Congress and senior Department of Justice (DOJ) officials regarding the Department’s strategy concerning hate crimes targeting Hindus in the United States, including acts of vandalism against mandirs. This meeting follows a letter from the Members that Congressman Krishnamoorthi led to the DOJ earlier this year, citing incidents of vandalism against mandirs from California to New Jersey, in addition to growing threats faced by the American Hindu community more broadly, including on social media.
“Last week’s meeting was an important starting point for addressing the threats posed by Hinduphobia as the rate of hate crimes across the nation grows and as American Hindus and their places of worship face harassment, vandalism, and even graver dangers,” said Congressman Krishnamoorthi. “While the Department of Justice has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its outreach to the Hindu American community, significant challenges remain as we continue to work to protect Hindus, and every other American community, from hate crimes.”
Discharged After New York Knee Surgery
cast by dead people and ballots smuggled into Pennsylvania from New York, as reported by various media sources. A New York appeals court in Manhattan issued the decision Tuesday. Giuliani’s New York law license had previously been suspended.
Effective immediately, Giuliani’s name will be removed from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law in New York. He had previously told the Attorney Grievance Committee that he was unaware his statements were false.
Four of the charges against him involved making false statements under oath. A court-appointed referee stated Giuliani used his position to spread numerous lies, undermining public trust in the electoral system, causing “immeasurable damage to our democracy.”
NEW YORK, NY – Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who underwent a successful knee replacement surgery, was discharged on June 29.
“His Holiness the Dalai Lama underwent successful knee replacement surgery on Friday, June 28,” said Dr. David J. Mayman, Chief of the Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service at the Hospital for Special Surgery. “He is expected to make a full recovery and was discharged on June 29. His Holiness’ personal medical team and office were in constant communication with the surgical and medical staff at HSS. We are grateful for their trust and assistance,” Mayman added.
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mayor Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred in New York for making false statements as Donald Trump’s legal advisor
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USCIS Implements New Procedures For Customer Service And Confidential Address Protection
WASHINGTON, DC- We have updated the USCIS Policy Manual to include provisions for customer service and safe address procedures for individuals protected under 8 U.S.C. 1367. These confidentiality provisions safeguard information about those with pending or approved victim-based immigration relief, such as VAWA self-petitions (Form I-360), Form I-751 waivers based on battery or extreme cruelty, T nonimmigrant status applications, U nonimmigrant status petitions, and their beneficiaries.
USCIS has implemented specific procedures to enhance access to information and customer service for these protected individuals via the USCIS Contact Center, ensuring
their privacy is maintained. Protected individuals can submit inquiries or request services by calling the USCIS
Contact Center or sending a secure message from their USCIS online account. The Contact Center will verify
The 18th ATA Convention And Youth Conference Exceeds Expectation
ATLANTA, GA- The American Telugu Association (ATA) has a significant yet understated impact on society, demonstrated by the 18th ATA Convention & Youth Conference held in Atlanta from June 7-9, 2024. This Telugu festival, which drew an unprecedented 20,000 attendees, was a monumental success. The Georgia World Congress Center was transformed into a vibrant celebration of Telugu culture, with art
displays and diverse programs catering to all ages.
Despite the massive turnout, ATA’s meticulous planning, led by Convention Core Team President Madhu Bommineni and others, ensured smooth operations.
The event featured a banquet for donors and guests, awards for talents in various fields, and captivating cultural performances, including a concert by Anup Rubens’ group. Youth engagement was a priority, with a separate conference
and various activities highlighting ATA’s commitment to the younger generation. The event’s success was bolstered by numerous sponsors and distinguished guests, including local and international dignitaries. Over the three days, attendees participated in a range of activities, from traditional ceremonies to seminars on health and technology.
The grand finale, a concert by Thaman, left attendees dancing late into the night, culminating in a memorable convention.
New York Consulate Launches Internship Portal For Students
NEW YORK, NY – The Consulate General of India in New York has launched an initiative to assist Indian students studying in the northeastern United States, the region it serves. The consulate’s move will assist Indian students with internship opportunities, legal referrals, and access to medical professionals.
Indian students have been arriving in large numbers to the US, making up 25 percent of the over one million foreign students in the country. A significant part of the initiative is a new online platform that connects Indian students with internship opportunities at various companies across the US. The portal
lists positions in a wide range of fields, including finance, IT, investment banking, automotive, software, science and technology, healthcare, hotels, multinational corporations, government agencies, aviation, artificial intelligence, and pharma.
“As part of the initiative to support Indian students in its jurisdiction, @
IndiainNewYork has developed a platform for Indian Students to find internship opportunities at companies in the USA,” the Consulate announced on X.
The New York Consulate is also providing students with referrals to attorneys and doctors within its jurisdiction.
“Members of the community may reach out to the Attorneys directly with the Consulate General’s reference,” the Consulate cautioned. “It may please be noted that this initiative is aimed at assisting the Indian community and that the Consulate does not hold any responsibility for the outcome of the case.”
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Attorneys and representatives must use dedicated VAWA/T/U email hotlines for inquiries to avoid duplicate requests. Additionally, we have updated mailing address procedures to ensure timely correspondence and controlled address usage for benefit requests. This update guides both the public and USCIS employees on mailing address and adjudication procedures for forms filed by protected individuals.
Dr Sunil Kaza Is Duly Elected Chair Of The AAPI Board Of Trustees
NEW YORK, NY- Dr. Sunil Kaza, an eminent cardiologist, was elected as the Chair of the AAPI (American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin) Board of Trustees (BOT) for 2024-25 on June 8, 2024. The election occurred during the Spring Governing Body meeting at Mint Restaurant in Garden City, NY, with a full quorum and 24 out of 25 votes endorsing Dr. Kaza’s candidacy.
Dr. Lokesh Edara, the current BOT Chair, confirmed the election was conducted transparently and documented promptly. However, Dr. Kaza’s election faced a challenge when the AAPI President conducted an unconventional alternate election via Election Buddy software, raising concerns about the legitimacy and transparency of this process.
Dr. Kaza argues that the alternate election excluded legitimate Governing Body members and contained discrepancies. He remains hopeful for a resolution, suggesting a dialogue between the parties to reach a compromise. Historically, similar disputes have been resolved by sharing the term between candidates.
As BOT Chair, Dr. Kaza aims to implement AAPI’s projects in India, such as promoting the HPV vaccine, increasing CPR awareness, and supporting free health clinics. With extensive experience in leadership roles and a commitment to charitable activities, he is dedicated to advancing AAPI’s mission and projects.
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Dating App Users In Chicago: Beware Of Recent Armed Robbery Incidents
CHICAGO, IL- Chicago police are warning residents about a series of armed robberies targeting victims who met through dating websites.
In four separate incidents, the suspect arranged to meet the victim at a location or the victim’s home. After meeting, the offender displayed a handgun and demanded the victim’s belongings. In one instance, the offender stole the victim’s car keys and drove away in the vehicle.
The incidents occurred at the following times and locations:
• June 26, 2024, between 2:30 PM and 2:45 PM on the 200 block of North Pine Ave.
• June 30, 2024, at 12:00 AM on the 200 block of North Pine Ave.
• July 2, 2024, at 9:30 AM on the 5300 block of West Van Buren St.
• July 4, 2024, at 2:34 PM on the 200 block of North Pine Ave.
Police are looking for a man in his 20s. He is described as 5-foot-10 to 6 feet tall. He was last seen wearing a black ski mask and a black hooded sweatshirt.
Police urge residents to take precautions when meeting someone from a dating app:
• Arrange to meet in a well-lit public place, like a restaurant or police station.
• Be aware of your surroundings and trust your instincts.
• If possible, bring a friend with you on the first date.
• Notice any unique physical characteristics of the person you’re meeting.
• If a crime occurs, call 9-1-1 immediately. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact Area Four Detectives at 312-746-8253. You can also submit an anonymous tip online.
Massive Wildfire’s Smoke, Odor Detected In South Jersey Communities
NEW JERSEY- A massive wildfire in a state forest is affecting South Jersey, with smoke visible and odors detectable across the region. The Tea Time Hill Wildfire, ignited by a fireworks device on July 4th, has burned 4,000 acres and is 75 percent contained as of Monday morning, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Though in a remote area of Wharton State Forest, the fire poses no risk to homes or properties. Smoke and odors have been reported by fire departments in Cinnaminson, 35 miles northwest, and Lindenwold, 30 miles west. “The winds have shifted, causing smoke and odors in our area,”
noted the Lindenwold Fire Department. Residents concerned about the smoke are advised to call 911. Wildfire smoke occasionally travels to populated areas, as seen last summer with another Wharton State Forest fire. Officials recommend that people
with respiratory issues keep windows closed and avoid strenuous outdoor activities. The wildfire is near the Batona Campground and Apple Pie Hill, prompting evacuations and trail closures in the Pinelands National Reserve. Roadways in Wharton State Forest, including Carranza Road, are shut down.
Most New Jersey wildfires are humancaused, and climate change is expected to worsen wildfire conditions, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Tea Time Hill Fire is under investigation, and tips can be reported to the New Jersey State Park Police tip line at 844-PARK-TIP.
REAL ID Alert: Less Than A Year Left For Californians To Apply
CALIFORNIIA- The REAL ID will be required to board domestic flights and enter federal facilities such as military bases, federal courthouses, and other secured facilities after the May 7, 2025 deadline. This marks the third extension by the Department of Homeland Security, with travelers previously facing a May 3, 2023 deadline. The extension to 2025 was due to backlogs created by the COVID-19 pandemic, which state driver’s licensing agencies are still working through, according to a 2022 press release from the Department of Homeland Security. Federal identification requirements
Starting May 7, 2025, the REAL ID will be required for domestic flights and access to federal facilities
were originally set to take effect in 2008 after President George Bush signed the Real ID Act into law in 2005. A California-issued REAL ID driver’s license or identification card will be marked with a golden bear and star on the top right corner, according to the California Department of Motor Vehicles. If a driver’s license or ID says “Federal Limits Apply” on the top right corner, it is not a REAL ID, and Californians won’t be able to board a
Indian American Hardam Tripathi Elected As Alternate Delegate For RNC Community
MILWAUKEE, WI- The upcoming Republican National Convention (RNC) to be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin between July 14-18 would see an Indian American as the official alternate delegate. Immigration lawyer Hardam Tripathi has been appointed as the official alternate delegate at the convention which would formally nominate Donald Trump as the party’s presidential candidate. Currently, former president Donald Trump is the presumptive candidate for the president from the Republican side.
Tripathi, who is a lifelong member of the Republican Party, said, “This will be my first time serving as a National Delegate at the RNC and it is a distinct honor to represent Florida’s 15th Congressional District in a historic election that is forthcoming in these great United States of America.” Tripathi is a Managing Attorney at Trip Law, a leading immigration law firm headquartered in Florida.
Thanedar Backs Biden After Debate
Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar has vowed for his unwavering support for President Joe Biden in the upcoming elections. Thanedar is a first-time congressman representing Michigan’s Detroit area. It may be noted that Michigan is a crucial battleground state and Thanedar’s endorsement does hold value in this swing state.
U.S. domestic flight or enter a federal facility after the 2025 deadline. Federally-approved identification such as a passport or military ID will be allowed at TSA checkpoints nationwide. A non-REAL ID may be used as photo identification but not as evidence of legal presence in the U.S., and additional documentation may be required, the DMV said.
Anyone under the age of 18 won’t be required to provide their ID when traveling with a companion within the U.S. However, their companion will need a REAL ID, passport, or a DHS Traveler Card. To obtain a REAL ID, the DMV said Californians can complete their application online.
Ever since the debacle of debate night, where Biden was unable to hold a consistent performance, the approval ratings for the current president have been dwindling. Amongst all the five Indian American congressmen, Thaedar has become the first to come out and offer his endorsement for Biden despite the dismal performance at the debate in Atlanta.
There are growing calls within the party that Biden should withdraw from the election race.
Thanedar talked about his experiences with Biden and said, “A few months ago, I sat 20 feet away from President Biden and listened to him outline his vision for our country for nearly an hour. I've had multiple one-on-one conversations with him where he speaks fondly of Detroit and understands the problems we face. He is the same person we elected in 2020, where he was the most effective leader we've had in modern times."
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