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Putin WARNS against foreign intervention Any country trying to intervene in the Ukraine war will face a “lightning-fast” response, Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned. “We have all the tools noone can boast of... we will use them if necessary”, he said, in what is seen as a reference to ballistic missiles and nuclear arms. Ukraine’s allies have stepped up the supply of weapons, with the US vowing to make sure Ukraine defeats Russia.

Trevor Reed: Parents overjoyed at release of US Marine in Russia The parents of a US Marine freed in a prisoner swap with Russia have spoken of their joy at his release. 14

Push Russia out of whole of Ukraine, says Truss This amounts to the clearest statement yet of Britain’s war aims which have, until now, been limited to stating that President Putin’s invasion of Ukraine “must fail and be seen to fail”. 06

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Biden to meet PM Modi at Quad summit in Tokyo next month: White House HiIndia Newsdesk

US President Joe Biden will travel to South Korea and Japan next month and attend the QUAD summit in Tokyo, during which he will also meet India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the White House has said. Biden’s trip to South Korea and Japan has been scheduled for May 20 to 24. “This trip will advance the BidenHarris Administration’s rock-solid commitment to a free and open IndoPacific,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Wednesday here.

Biden’s trip to South Korea and Japan has been scheduled for May 20 to 24.

Biden will also hold bilateral meetings with South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan. “The leaders will discuss opportunities to deepen our vital security relationships, enhance economic ties and expand our close cooperation to deliver practical results. In Tokyo, President Biden will also meet the leaders of the Quad grouping of Australia, Japan, India and the United States. We look forward to having further details to share about this trip soon,” Psaki said.

Trevor Reed: Parents overjoyed at release of US Marine in Russia

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The parents of a US Marine freed in a prisoner swap with Russia have spoken of their joy at his release. Trevor Reed had been held in a Russian Jessica Watkins: US astronaut HiIndia Newsdesk

Elon Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX, launched four more astronauts into orbit on the Crew Dragon capsule on Wednesday morning. The crew includes Jessica Watkins, who becomes the first black woman to serve on an extended mission on the International Space Station (ISS). In orbit, the crew will work on science experiments and space station maintenance. According to Nasa, experiments will include studies on “the aging of immune systems, organic material concrete alternatives, and cardiorespiratory effects during and after long-duration exposure to microgravity”.

jail since 2019. He was traded for Konstantin Yaroshenko, a Russian jailed on drug-smuggling charges. Speaking outside the Reed home in Texas, his mother said she felt “almost as good as the day he was born”. Reed is currently on his way back to the US, where he is expected to spend several days in hospital. President Joe Biden said he had been “delighted” to share the news of Mr Reed’s return with his parents in a phone call. “The negotiations that allowed us to bring Trevor home required difficult decisions that I do not take lightly,” he said.

India Developed Ties With Russia As US Couldn’t Do It Earlier: Antony Blinken

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Washington: Asserting that now there is a growing strategic convergence between the United States and India, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said New Delhi built its partnership with Moscow out of necessity as the US was

not in a position to do that earlier. “In the case of India, there is a relationship that goes back decades. And Russia, for India, was out of necessity a partner of choice when we were not in a position to be a partner,” he told lawmakers on Wednesday. “Now, we are investing in that effort. I think there is a growing strategic convergence between the United States and India,” Blinken said. “And of course, China is a big part of that,” Blinken said in response to a question from Senator William Hagerty during a Congressional hearing by the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations.

US Judge Rejects Elon Musk’s Bid To End Supervision Of 2018 Tesla Tweets HiIndia Newsdesk

New York: Twitter’s new buyer Elon Musk still must have his tweets about his electric car company Tesla pre-approved after a US judge on Wednesday rejected an appeal to free him from oversight. Musk last month filed a motion to overturn Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) restrictions imposed following his 2018 tweet, in which he said he had acquired funding to take Tesla private, but did not provide proof or file paperwork with the securities regulator. The tweet, which caused share prices to fluctuate wildly, was ruled to be “false

and misleading” and shareholders have accused Tesla of securities fraud. The SEC also charged Musk with fraud and ordered him to step down as chair of Tesla’s board of directors, pay a $20 million fine and, after another unfortunate tweet in early 2019, demanded his tweets directly related to business of the company be preapproved by a competent lawyer. Musk said he was forced to agree to the deal, and denies lying to shareholders.However, “Musk’s claim that he was the victim of economic duress is wholly unpersuasive,” Judge Lewis Liman wrote in his ruling.

USA News in Brief Donald Trump Testifies That He Feared Being Hit By “Very Dangerous” Fruit

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New York: Ex-president Donald Trump testified under oath that he feared protesters would pelt him with “very dangerous” fruit like pineapples, tomatoes, and bananas saying: “You can get killed with those things.” The comments were revealed in court documents made public Tuesday which included a transcript of a deposition Trump gave last October as part of an ongoing civil lawsuit in New York. The case was brought by several activists of Mexican descent who say they were attacked by his security guards outside Trump Tower in Manhattan in 2015.“I wanted to have people be ready because we were put on alert that they were going to do fruit,” Trump said under questioning by attorney Benjamin Dictor.

Joe Biden says Xi Jinping once told him Quad was against China

US President Joe Biden on Friday said his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping once told him that he was strengthening Quad against China. “I indicated to Xi Jinping that I was going to pull together the Quad: Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. He said, ‘You’re just doing that to affect us.’ I said, ‘No, it’s because we’re trying to put together those folks who have an opportunity to work together in the Indo-Pacific’,” Biden said during a party fundraiser event at a private residence in Seattle. “The point being that one of the things that the autocrats fear the most — and India has its own problems; all those countries have their own problems — is the notion that somehow we can work together in concert and contrary to what are essentially dictatorships, which a lot of countries have become, particularly not only China but Russia and many other countries… the Philippines” he said.

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Ukraine war: Putin warns against foreign intervention

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Any country trying to intervene in the Ukraine war will face a “lightning-fast” response, Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned.

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“We have all the tools no-one can boast of... we will use them if necessary”, he said, in what is seen as a reference to ballistic missiles and nuclear arms. Ukraine’s allies have stepped up the supply of weapons, with the US vowing

Russia gas supply cuts ‘blackmail’, says EU

to make sure Ukraine defeats Russia. Western officials say Russia is being hampered in its efforts in the east. Last week, Russia launched a major offensive to seize the Donbas region after withdrawing from areas around the capital Kyiv. But according to one official, Russian forces are “finding it difficult to overcome the staunch Ukrainian resistance and they are suffering losses”. In another development, the European Commission has accused Russia of blackmail after Moscow cut off gas

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Russia’s decision to cut off gas exports to Poland and Bulgaria is an “instrument of blackmail”, the EU says.European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the move showed Russia’s “unreliability” as a supplier. But the Kremlin said Russia had been forced into the action by the “unfriendly steps” of Western nations.Europe depends on Russia for more than a third of its gas needs and state energy giant Gazprom holds a monopoly on pipeline supplies in Russia. While many European countries have taken steps to wean themselves of Russian oil imports since it invaded Ukraine, Russia has continued to supply large amount of gas to many European countries.

Gaza farmer finds 4,500-year-old statue of Canaanite goddess HiIndia Newsdesk

A stone statue of an ancient goddess of beauty, love and war has been found in the Gaza Strip. Palestinian archaeologists say that the head of the Canaanite deity, Anat, dates back 4,500 years to the late Bronze Age. The discovery was made by a farmer digging his land in Khan Younis, in the south of the strip. On social media, some Gazans are making wry comments suggesting the goddess’s association with war seems apt. In recent years, they have seen a series of devastating flare-ups in the conflict between Israel and militant groups in Gaza, which is governed by Hamas.

exports to Poland and Bulgaria. The Commission’s President, Ursula von der Leyen said it showed Russia’s “unreliability” as a supplier. The Kremlin said Russia had been forced into the action by the “unfriendly steps” of Western nations. Gazprom’s cut-off follows Poland and Bulgaria’s refusal to pay for gas in Russian roubles - a demand made by President Vladimir Putin in March, which was designed to shore up the faltering currency battered by Western sanctions.

UK Foreign Secretary says victory for Ukraine is a “strategic imperative” for the West HiIndia Newsdesk

Russian forces must be pushed out of “the whole of Ukraine”, the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has said. In a keynote speech in London, Ms Truss said victory for Ukraine was now a “strategic imperative” for the West. This amounts to the clearest statement yet of Britain’s war aims which have, until now, been limited to stating that President Putin’s invasion of Ukraine “must fail and be seen to fail”.

She said Western allies must “double down” in their support for Ukraine. “We will keep going further and faster,” Ms Truss said, “to push Russia out of the whole of Ukraine.” This implies that Russian forces must leave not just the territory occupied in recent weeks since their invasion on 24 February but also those areas they invaded and annexed eight years ago, such as Crimea in the south and parts of the eastern Donbas region. The foreign secretary’s latest remarks in a speech at Mansion House in London reflect the desire by some in the West to aim high, so that Ukraine enters any possible future talks about a political settlement to the conflict with the best negotiating hand possible.

Four European Gas Buyers Made Ruble Payments To Russia Ten European companies have already opened the accounts at Gazprombank needed to meet Russia’s payment demands, the person said. HiIndia Newsdesk

Four European gas buyers have already paid for supplies in rubles as President Vladimir Putin demanded, according to a person close to Russian gas giant Gazprom PJSC. Even if the other buyers reject the Kremlin’s terms, more cutoffs after the halt in gas flows to Poland and Bulgaria Wednesday aren’t likely until the second

half of May when the next payments are due, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential matters. Ten European companies have already opened the accounts at Gazprombank needed to meet Russia’s payment demands, the person said.

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A court in military-ruled Myanmar sentenced deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to five years in jail on Wednesday after finding her guilty in the first of 11 corruption cases she faces, a source with knowledge of the proceedings said. The Nobel laureate and figurehead of Myanmar’s Opposition to military rule is charged with at least 18 offences carrying combined maximum jail terms of nearly 190 years, all but killing off any chance of a political comeback.

Germany can weather ‘end to Russia gas’

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After Russia cut off supplies of natural gas to Bulgaria and Poland on Wednesday, a top German official said the flow of Russian gas to Germany remained steady, while adding that the country could live off existing reserves until at least the winter.“In order to get through the winter without Russian gas, further work at full speed is needed,” said the official, Robert Habeck, who is Germany’s economic minister and vice-chancellor. He made the comments during a news conference at which he presented a new set of subsidies designed to help Germans offset higher energy costs.

Denial of bail is silencing Hong Kong’s democrats

China’s national security law imposed on Hong Kong nearly two years ago has completely changed the territory’s political landscape.Free speech has been curtailed, civil society groups have closed down and only Beijing-approved candidates can stand in elections. The law has also upended several longstanding legal principles - with one of the most radical changes relating to bail.

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INDIA NEWS

“Cut Tax On Fuel, Not Imported Liquor”: Centre vs States After PM Attack This comes after PM Modi a day earlier urged the opposition Chief Ministers to reduce VAT (Value Added Tax) on petrol and diesel to help the common man.

“Mommy, They Lit Me On Fire”: US Boy In Hospital After Attack By Bully

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New Delhi: Stung by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s put-down on live telecast yesterday, over states not cutting taxes to bring down petrol and diesel prices, opposition Chief Ministers are pushing back using sharp words in an escalating row with the Centre. Flagging higher fuel prices in many opposition-ruled states during a meeting on Covid, PM Modi called it “injustice” and urged the Chief Ministers to reduce VAT (Value Added Tax) on petrol and diesel to help the common

man. He said many states had not agreed to the Centre’s call for reducing VAT after his government slashed excise duties in November and named Maharashtra, West Bengal, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu. Reacting to the furious backlash from opposition Chief Ministers, Union Minister Hardeep Puri sneered that petrol would be cheaper if opposition states reduced taxes on fuel instead of liquor.

Heat Wave Warning For 5 States, 45 Degrees In Some Parts This year, Northwest India recorded the hottest March in 122 years, with an average maximum temperature surpassing the previous record of 30.67 degrees Celsius in 2004. HiIndia Newsdesk

New Delhi: The weather department has announced heat wave warning for at least five states as India witnesses its “hottest summer ever” with large parts

of the country reporting temperatures around 45 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has pre dic te d he at wave conditions in large parts of the country for at least the next five days. “Rise by

about 2 degrees Celsius in maximum temperatures very likely over most parts of Northwest India during next three days and fall by about 2 degrees Celsius thereafter,” it said. A heat wave warning has been announced for Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, UP and Odisha as parts of these state record temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius. The heat wave conditions are likely to persist till first week of May after which chances of rain increase, IMD scientist RK Jenamani was quoted as sayinbg by news agency ANI.

Fears are mounting that Ukraine war will spill across borders “...He Might Have Died”: Padma Awardee’s Daughter On “Inhuman” Eviction 90-year-old Padma Shri awardee and Odissi dancer Guru Mayadhar Raut was evicted from his government accommodation in Delhi’s Asian Games village yesterday.

In the past three days, the US secretary of defense has called for an effort to degrade the capability of the Russian military so that it could not invade another country for years to come. HiIndia Newsdesk

For nine weeks, President Joe Biden and the Western allies have emphasised the need to keep the war for Ukraine inside Ukraine. Now, the fear in Washington and European capitals is that the conflict may soon escalate into a wider war — spreading to neighbouring states, to cyberspace and to Nato countries suddenly facing a Russian cutoff of gas. Over the long term, such an expansion

could evolve into a more direct conflict between Washington and Moscow reminiscent of the Cold War, as each seeks to sap the other’s power. The Russians have cut off gas shipments to Poland and Bulgaria, which joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation after the collapse of the Soviet Union; Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission. “Nobody wants to see this war escalate any more than it already has,” John Kirby, the Pentagon spokesman, said

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“Sickening To See Violence Against Muslims Celebrated”: Padma Lakshmi

Mumbai: Asserting that there is no threat to Hinduism in India or anywhere else, Indian American supermodel and author Padma Lakshmi on Wednesday said people of all faiths should be able to live peacefully in “this ancient, vast land”. The 51-year-old, who posted a series of tweets, said there is “widespread antiMuslim” rhetoric in the country and hoped Hindus don’t succumb to “this fear-mongering” and “propaganda”. Tagging news articles from international publications like The Guardian and Los Angeles Times on Delhi’s Jahangirpuri clash between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession and the violence in Khargone city of Madhya Pradesh during Ram Navami celebrations earlier this month, Lakshmi said “true spirituality” has no place for hatred.

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Dominick Krankall was rushed to the burn unit at Bridgeport Hospital, where the doctors said he is expected to recover. A six-year-old boy in the United States’ Connecticut has been left with severe burn injuries and bandages after an attack by a young neighbour, his family said. The boy, Dominick Krankall, was playing in his backyard on Sunday when the incident took place, a report in the NBC said. The attacker, an eight-yearold boy, poured gasoline on a tennis ball, lit it on fire and threw it at the boy’s face after luring him. “As soon as he walked down the stairs, the bully called his name and lured him over around the corner, and in a matter of seconds he came back around the corner screaming, saying ‘Mommy, they lit me on fire,’” the victim’s sister Kayla Deegan told NBC. She said the “bully” got into a shed on the property, and he somehow gained access to some gasoline and lighters.

“Finance Ministry Embarrassed PM On Day He...”: P Chidambaram

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New Delhi: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday took a dig at the Centre over the Rs. 78,704 crore it owes to the states in GST compensation, saying it would be interesting to know why the Finance Ministry “embarrassed” Prime Minister Narendra Modi by putting out the information on the day he chose to “admonish” the states. The Finance Ministry on Wednesday said the Centre has already released eight months of GST compensation dues to the states for the fiscal ended March 2022 and Rs. 78,704 crore is pending due to inadequate balance in the cess fund. ”The amount owed is actually more. If you add the amounts that the states claim are owed to them, the total amount may be bigger. Only the Controller of Government Accounts (CGA) can certify the correct amount,” the former finance minister said on Twitter.

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India 3rd largest military spender, 50% defence exports go to Myanmar, shows data from SIPRI

ndia’s military spending in 2021 is Stockholm International Peace the third highest in the world at Rs Research Institute says India’s 5.87 lakh crore or $76.6 billion — defence spending in 2021 was behind the United States and China up 0.9% from 2020. Rise comes but ahead of the United Kingdom and on back of border tensions and Russia — data released Monday by the Stockholm International Peace Research ‘Make in India’ push. Institute (SIPRI) showed. 2,872 crore — deal with the Philippines SIPRI is an independent international to export BrahMos supersonic missile, institution that focuses on conflict, the biggest beneficiary of India’s defence ar m am e nt s , ar ms c ont rol, an d exports in the last five years is Myanmar. disarmament. According to SIPRI data on international The data takes into account India’s arms transfer trends, roughly 50 per cent complete defence budget, a major of India’s defence exports from 2017 to portion of which goes into pensions 2021 were to Myanmar, followed by Sri and salaries. Lanka at 25 per cent, and Armenia at 11 The SIPRI data also shows that roughly Representational image | A Tejas defence aircraft | Wikimedia Commons per cent. 50 per cent of India’s defence exports However, India is only Myanmar’s thirdfrom 2017 to 2021 were to its immediate — a sign of the ongoing border situations According to the report, the increase biggest supplier, at 17 per cent, behind neighbour Myanmar, followed by Sri China and Russia at 36 and 27 per cent, Lanka at 25 per cent and Armenia at with China and Pakistan as well as in India’s expenditure forms part of India’s push towards developing more an overall global increase in military respectively, the data showed. 11 per cent. indigenous weapons. expenditure, “as the internationally At the same time, India reduced its arms Last month, Minister of State for Defence “Amid ongoing tensions and border consolidated figure crossed the $2 imports while still remaining among the Ajay Bhatt told the Lok Sabha that the disputes with China and Pakistan trillion mark for the first time ever, world’s biggest importers, SIPRI said. value of India’s arms exports has gone that occasionally spill over into owing to worldwide economic recovery “Because of perceived growing threats up six-fold since 2014, with the 2021-22 from China and Pakistan and because financial year figure at Rs 11,607 crore, armed clashes, India has prioritised following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic”. modernisation of its armed forces and of significant delays in the production of about six times more than the Rs 1,941 self-reliance in arms production. In a its own major arms, India has large-scale crore registered in FY 2014-15. drive to strengthen the indigenous arms Exports to Myanmar plans for arms imports,” SIPRI said in its Border tensions, Make in India industry, 64 per cent of capital outlays Another SIPRI report released last month report. “The drop in India’s arms imports in the 2021 Indian military budget said although one of the most high- is, therefore, probably a temporary result According to SIPRI, India’s annual defence spending was up 0.9 per cent were earmarked for acquisitions of profile export deals that India inked of its slow and complex procurement from 2020, and 33 per cent from 2012 domestically produced arms,” SIPRI said. this year is the $375 million — or Rs process as well as its shift in suppliers.”

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‘Don’t manufacture in China and sell here. Make in India,’ Gadkari’s advice to Elon Musk

Last year, the heavy industries ministry had also asked Tesla to first start manufacturing its iconic electric vehicles in India before any tax concessions can be considered.

nion minister Nitin Gadkari is a large market and there is a huge on Tuesday said if the US- potential for all-electric vehicles. based Tesla is ready to “If Elon Musk (Tesla CEO) is ready to manufacture its electric manufacture in India then there is vehicles in India then there is ‘no no problem ... Come to India, start problem’ but the company must not manufacturing, India is a large market they can export from India,” he said. import cars from China. In an interactive session at the Raisina The road transport and highways Dialogue, Gadkari further said India minister said his request to Musk is to

come and manufacture in India. “But if he wants to manufacture in China and sell in India, then it cannot be a good proposition for India,” Gadkari said. L ast year, the heavy industries ministry had also asked Tesla to first start manufacturing its iconic

electric vehicles in India before any tax concessions can be considered. At present, cars imported as completely built units (CBUs) attract customs duty ranging from 60-100 per cent, depending on engine size and cost, insurance and freight (CIF) value less or above USD 40,000. Last year, in a letter to the road ministry, the US firm had stated that the effective import tariff of 110 per cent on vehicles with customs value above $40,000 is “prohibitive” to zero-emission vehicles. It had requested the government to standardize the tariff on electric cars to 40 per cent irrespective of the customs value, and withdraw the social welfare surcharge of 10 per cent on electric cars. It had stated that these changes would boost the development of the Indian EV ecosystem and the company will make significant direct investments in sales, service, and charging infrastructure; and significantly increase procurement from India for its global operations. The company had argued that these proposals would not have any negative impact on the Indian automotive market as no Indian OEM currently produces a car (EV or ICE) with an ex-factory price above $40,000 (around Rs 30.6 lakh) and only 1 to 2 per cent of cars sold in India (EV or ICE) have ex-factory/customs value above $40,000.

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‘USCIRF report on religious freedom biased against India’: group of eminent Indian-Americans The USCIRF’s report on India is biased through selection and omissions fuelled by anti-India campaigns in the United States

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Washington: A group of eminent IndianAmericans expressed disappointment over the latest annual report of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom and alleged that it is biased against India. The report recommended to the Biden Administration to designate India, China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and 11 other nations as “country of particular concern” in the context of status of religious freedom. The recommendations are not binding on the US government. “The USCIRF’s report on India is biased through selection and omissions fuelled by anti-India campaigns in the United States,” alleged Khanderao Kand from the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS), a US-based policy research and awareness institution. Instead of recognising that India’s

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Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is an act that gives citizenship to refugees who were religiously persecuted from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, it’s wrongly projected as an act to take away citizenship, he said. Similarly, the report failed to mention that the National Register of Citizenship (NRC), which is common in the most democratic countries, is being

implemented as per the ruling of India’s court, Kand said. “It is disappointing that the report only quoted Muslims from Kashmir but ignored Kashmiri Pandit Hindus who are victims of their terrorism being forced out and murdered. It failed to mention that the situation normalised after the abolition of 370,” said Jeevan Zutshi, founder member of the Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora (GKPD). “The report is a contradiction to India’s humanitarian credentials as 90 per cent of my extended family and most of the Indigenous people from Bangladesh are going to India to save their lives from Jihadis,” said Priya Saha, US-based editor of Dalit Kantha and Bangladesh Journal of Minority.

Two Indian Students Killed in Car Crash in US, Condition of One Critical

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ndian American Arun Venkataraman was sworn in as the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the US and Foreign Commercial Service for the International Trade Administration. Venkataraman was appointed by President Biden and confirmed by the US Senate. Venkataraman will lead a team of over 1,400 employees strategically located in 106 offices across the United States and 78 markets abroad. Venkataraman has over 20 years of experience advising companies, international organisations and the US government on international trade issues.

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Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, two students from Telangana were killed in a road accident in the US. The two have been identified as Pavan Swarna (23) of Khammam and his friend Vamshi Krishna Pechetty (23) of Bachupally in Medchal Malkajgiri district. They were killed in a head-on collision of two cars in Illinois on April 21.Also Read - Telangana Police Recruitment 2022: Registration Begins For 16,614 Posts From May 2, Check Notification on tslprb.in

Pavan was driving one of the vehicles while an American woman driving the other car was also killed. Three other passengers travelling with Pavan and Vamshi were injured and the condition of one of them is stated to be critical. Also Read - Amid Reports Of Prashant Kishor Joining Congress, I-PAC Seals Deal With Rival TRS To Lead 2023 Poll Campaign Pavan and Vamshi were pursuing their master’s in computer science at Southern Illinois University (SIU) in Carbondale. Also Read - Two Students From Telangana Killed In Accident In US. Kalyan Dorna, Karthik Kakumanu and Yashwanth Uppalapati were injured in the accident. Kalyan’s condition is stated to be critical. The accident occurred when a group of 10 students in two separate cars was returning after shopping. One of the cars was hit by another vehicle which was being driven by an American, according to the information reaching the families of the deceased.

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Washington: In recognition of his contribution in the defence sector, Indian-American chief executive of General Atomics Global Corporation Vivek Lall has been selected for the prestigious Entrepreneur Leadership Awards by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1968, the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) is the apex bi-lateral Chamber synergising India-US economic engagement. Lall, 53, has been selected for the ‘Global Leader in Defence and Aviation Sector’ award category, which would be presented virtually during an awards ceremony on Friday. Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya

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Madhavrao Scindia will be the chief guest of the event. Lall, who has played a key role in enhancing defence trade in various capacities in Boeing, Lockheed Martin and now General Atomics, was recently

honoured by the Governor of Kentucky as a Kentucky Colonel, which is the highest title of honour bestowed by the State. Kentucky Colonel is the most well-known honorary colonelcies conferred by United States governors. Former US presidents George Bush, Jimmy Carter, Lynden Johnson, Ronald Reagan are some others that have been conferred this honour.

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New York: In a tragic incident, an 18-year-old Indian high school student drowned in a pond in the US state of New Jersey after he went into the frigid water to retrieve a soccer ball for children playing nearby, according to media reports. Clinten G Ajit, who hailed from Niranam in Kerala, went into Hardcastle Pond in New Milford on Friday around 7 pm to retrieve the soccer ball and apparently drowned after he suddenly went underwater, northjersy.com, a digital news content provider, reported. However NJ.com, another digital newspaper quoting police, said emergency officers responded to a call at around 7:15 pm that someone went swimming in the pond and did not return. First responders recovered Ajit’s body in about three hours. “The water went up to his waist. Then it went up to his neck. Then he had his whole, full body in the water,” CBS news channel quoted 10-year-old Sam Rueda, who saw the tragedy unfold with his family, as saying. “After he put his hands down, that was the last we ever saw of him. Then his friends started to panic,” Sam said. Borough police confirmed Ajit’s identity late on Saturday afternoon. The Bergen County Medical Examiner’s Office and New Milford Police Department are partnering to determine the cause of death, according to a news release from the Borough Police Department.

Canadian NRI shot dead in Tarn Taran

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Tarn Taran,: An NRI of Sohawa (Sarhali) w a s s h ot d e a d at Chunk Char Khamba in Tarn Taran late on Saturday night by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants. Jatinderpal Singh (25) had come from Canada on April 16 and was to return in June. He was going back home from Tarn Taran in a Scorpio (GJ-12, DM-4006) along with his three friends, when the assailants fired at the SUV. Jatinderpal was sitting in the front seat next to the driver. A bullet pierced through his rib. He was brought to a local private hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. The post-mortem of the body was conducted at the local Civil Hospital on Sunday.

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t wasn’t Telangana. It wasn’t ideolog y. Political strategist Prashant Kishor’s latest round of talks with the Congress on changing the 137-year-old party’s decrepit fortunes fell through on account of the most obvious of stalemates, sources have told. While the 45-year-old wanted a free hand to bring in sweeping changes and play the role of a disruptor, the Congress leadership ultimately found itself wary of a complete overhaul, preferring incremental changes instead, sources in the Congress said. However, unlike last year when similar talks hit a wall, this time, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi kept senior party leaders in the loop, acted on their advice and has decided to hold them accountable for losses and victories in future elections, they added. They firmly rejected suggestions that a deal fizzled because of Prashant Kishor’s association with other parties like the Telangana Rashtra Samithi led by Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao or “KCR” which signed up his political consultancy group I-PAC just two days ago for next year’s elections. Neither was his past of helping everyone from the BJP to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee win elections a sticking point, a leader said. “The difference was on how to execute the revival. PK wanted to be a disruptor. The party wanted incremental changes,” he said. The Congress was reluctant to give its reins to an outsider from the get-go and Prashant Kishor was hesitant about his

The Chief Minister said that the IAS, IPS, and the Provincial Civil Service officers should also declare their and their family members’ properties and make it available on an online portal for the people to see it.

ttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed his ministers to declare within three months all property owned by them and their families and asked IAS and IPS officials to put similar details online. He also said that the ministers’ family members should not intervene in the government work. The Chief Minister while addressing a special sitting after the cabinet meeting said that the IAS, IPS, and the Provincial Civil Service officers should also declare their and their family members’ properties and make it available on an online portal for the people to see it. “For a healthy democracy, the conduct of public representatives is ver y important. According to this spirit, all the honourable ministers should make a public declaration of all movable and immovable property of themselves and their family members within a period

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Why Congress-Prashant Kishor Talks Failed Again: The Inside Scoop There was a meeting between Prashant Kishor and the leadership preceding the announcement and the tweets where it was mutually agreed that an agreement could not be reached,” one leader said, requesting not to be named.

The Congress was reluctant to give its reins to an outsider from the get-go and Prashant Kishor was hesitant about his hands being tied, sources said.

hands being tied since he had seen the results of that in the party’s disastrous 2017 Uttar Pradesh election campaign, sources said. After several rounds of talks, presentations, deliberations between the two sides and any-moment-now signals sent to the media, the announcement on Tuesday of them going their own ways was mutual and there was no acrimony, sources said. “There was a meeting between Prashant Kishor and the leadership preceding the announcement and the tweets where it was mutually agreed that an agreement could not be reached,” one leader said, requesting not to be named. It was only then that Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala and Prashant Kishor made the formal announcements on Twitter, carefully avoiding any harsh words. On the surface, the Congress offered Prashant Kishor what it was prepared to offer - just another seat on the discussion table now christened the

“Empowered Action Group”. An offer that was promptly but politely declined by Mr Kishor. The developments echo the last year’s round of failed talks between the two sides, when, according to Mr Kishor himself, they failed to “take a leap of faith”. “For others, it looks natural that Prashant Kishor and Congress should come and work together. But both sides have to take a leap of faith to work together. That did not happen with the Congress,” he told in January, reaffirming what Congress’s Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also said. “On my side, I had a bad experience working with them on UP (2017 elections). And hence I was very sceptical. I did not want to get in having my hands tied... the Congress leadership, because of my background, they are not wrong in being sceptical about whether I will be 100 per cent loyal to them,” Mr Kishor had said, adding that he was convinced the Congress needs a “revamp” to defeat the BJP.

Yogi Adityanath Directs UP Ministers, IAS Officers To Declare Assets “In the first phase each group of ministers will be given responsibilities of different divisions on a rotational basis,” he said. The Chief Minister said that during these three-day visits, each team will have to stay at least for 24 hours in a district. He said that the senior ministers leading the team should visit at least two districts, and other ministers should take charge of one district each. Each group should hold a divisional review meeting, while connecting with districts under each division virtually. He also directed the ministers to engage with local legislators, former public representatives, and the party members to hear their suggestions during these visits, and try to address them. of next three months after taking oath,” departments to guide officers to ensure Adityanath also suggested holding a ‘Jan Adityanath said. completion of projects in a set timeChaupal’ for a direct dialogue with the The code of conduct prescribed for frame.“Under guidance of the Prime “common man”, as well as conducting the ministers should be followed in Minister, we all strive to fulfil the “surprise inspection” of development compliance with the provisions of the resolution of ‘Antyodaya’,” he said. works in blocks and tehsils. Representation of the People Act in The Chief Minister has formed 18 The Chief Minister also instructed letter and spirit, he said. groups, each headed by a cabinet ministers to hold “sahbhoj” (feast) in “All ministers should ensure that there is minister, to tour the entire state and Dalit localities and slums. All 18 teams no interference of their family members hold meetings with the local leaders were directed to give their report to the in the government work. We have to set and prominent people across districts Chief Minister office, for discussion in an example by our conduct,” he said. to know people’s issues. the cabinet and to take action on them. A presentation of all the departments He said these ministers will complete a “The team UP has presented a model for the next 100 days, six months, and a visit of the entire state before the next of good government in the past five five-year work plan has been done, the assembly session begins. years under guidance of the PM. Now Chief Minister said. “The group of 18 will visit all divisions our competition is with ourselves “It should now be implemented on the beginning from Friday to Sunday,” and we have to strive for betterment, ” ground,” he said. Adityanath said. There are 18 divisions Adityanath said. The Chief Minister directed all in the state with 75 districts under them.

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Jayalalithaa death case: Probe panel completes hearing, nearly 5 years after it was formed

The Arumughaswamy Commission of Inquiry, constituted by the previous AIADMK government, commenced it’s hearing on November 22, 2017. Justice Arumughaswamy is a retired judge of the Madras High Court.

The proceedings before the panel, the inquiry have all been completed as per the terms of reference, official sources said. On Tuesday, former AIADMK spokesperson V Pugazhenthi appeared before the panel and made his submissions and reportedly he had requested that former Chief Minister K Palaniswami should be inquired. However, commission Jayalalithaa passed away on December 5, 2016, after being treated sources did not confirm it. Pugazhenthi was expelled from at Apollo Hospital for 75 days from September 22 for various the AIADMK last year.In total, 159 witnesses have deposed ailments. (File Photo) before the commission, which includes AIADMK top leader O Panneerselvam, Jayalalithaa’s niece Deepa and nephew Deepak, HiIndia Newsdesk doctors, top officials and AIADMK’s C Vijayabaskar, M Thambi The inquiry by a commission probing the circumstances Durai, C Ponnaiyan and Manoj Pandian. Deepa and Deepak surrounding late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa’s had raised doubts over circumstances surrounding their aunt’s death culminated on Tuesday, nearly four and a half years after death. V K Sasikala, confidante of the late Chief Minister had it was constituted by the state government. filed an affidavit through her counsel in 2018.

Formulate scheme to give employment guarantee: Madras HC

Tamil Nadu govt to provide 50,000 free power connections to farmers: Minister The announcement comes close on the heels of the DMK government’s success in providing, for the first time, one lakh agriculture service connections in less than a year during 2021-22 fiscal.

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The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to formulate as expeditiously as possible a comprehensive scheme for providing guarantee of employment to the ousted block level co-ordinators, either by redeploying them in any suitable post on a preferential basis against regular vacancies that may arise in various departments or by sanctioning regular posts in the sanitation programmes that are being implemented by it for their eventual regularisation. In the meanwhile, as far as the present employment of these writ petitioners is concerned, the same may be continued and wherever there is any possibility of extending their employment, the same may be extended to these petitioners, Justice V Parthiban said recently.

The Tamil Nadu government will provide 50,000 free agriculture service connections to farmers during 2022-’23 fiscal, Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji informed the Assembly on Tuesday. The announcement comes close on the heels of the DMK government’s success in providing, for the first time, one lakh agriculture service connections in less than a year during 2021-22 fiscal. Winding up the debate on the demand for grants for his department, the Minister said, “the move will not only help to enhance productivity but also expand the acreage under cultivation leading to farmers’ welfare.”

He said the government will take steps to establish 2,000 MW capacity solar power parks this fiscal under the statewide initiative to set up 20,000 MW solar energy power stations over a period of 10 years to meet the growing demand of electricity. Also, steps will be taken to set up wind solar hybrid projects, he said. Earlier, refuting an allegation by the opposition AIADMK on frequent power outages in the state, the Minister claimed the AIADMK was attempting to give an impression that there were no power cuts during its rule. “On the contrary, there were power cuts during your rule,” he said responding to the accusation by former AIADMK Minister P Thangamani.

HAL, BEL sign contract for indigenous IRST

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Hyderabad Loan app harassment: Man threatens to end life in Hyderabad HiIndia Newsdesk

Hy d e r a b a d : A t r a d e r h a s t hre atene d to end his life, allegedly due to harassment and blackmailing by instant loan app companies. B Ranjeet Yadav, a resident of Falaknuma, had obtained loans to the tune of Rs.7,000 from mobilebased applications in January for meeting some emergency expenses.

Hyderabad: US student visa appointments to open in mid-May HiIndia Newsdesk

Hyderabad: Candidates seeking US student visas can look for appointments which will open in mid-May for interviews starting in June. “Student Visas: Mission India issued a record number of student visas last year-62,000-and will see even more students this year. Look for appointments to start opening in mid-May for interviews starting in June. At your appointment, tell us how your course of study makes sense for you,” the US Consulate General Hyderabad tweeted on Tuesday.

Techfynder launches India headquarters in Hyderabad HiIndia Newsdesk

Hy d e r a b a d : Te c h f y n d e r, a subscription-based platform that helps businesses to hire talent, made a foray into Hyderabad. It also announced expansion plans across India including Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai. It intends to invest in these cities over the next three years. Techfynder is an AI-based technology platform that allows businesses to directly contact candidates matching the applicable skill, location and salary requirements by subscribing to it.

City Brief News Former Coffee Board of India chairman Boje Gowda dies in bee attack

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MS Boje Gowda, former chairman of the Coffee Board of India, died after being attacked by honey bees at his coffee estate in Karnataka’s Chikkamagaluru district on Saturday, police said. According to the police, Gowda was in the Krishnagiri estate in Dasarahalli near Chikkamagaluru when he was stung by a swarm of honey bees. He died a few minutes later at a local hospital.

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The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed a contract in Bengaluru on Tuesday for the co-development and co-production of the Long Range Dual Band Infra-Red Search and Track System (IRST) for the Su-30 MKI under the MAKE-II procedure of Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 as a part of the Make in India initiative.

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The Criminal Investigation Department probing the irregularities in the recruitment of police sub-inspectors has summoned Congress MLA Priyank Kharge to appear before it with evidence, Home Minister Araga Jnanendra said on Monday. However, the state unit of the Congress has directed Kharge against appearing for the examination.

A 35-year-old tribal woman was allegedly stripped and assaulted by a group of miscreants in Karnataka over a land dispute. The incident came to light when a video, of the mob stripping the woman as dozens looked on, went viral. The incident took place on April 19 in Belthangady taluk in Dakshina Kannada district. The police said that the accused are Sandeep, 30, Santhosh, 29, Gulabi, 55, Suguna, 30, Kusuma, 38, Lokayya, 55, Anil, 35, Lalitha, 40, and Chenna Keshava, 40 of the same village. The police said that a case has been booked under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 143, 147, 148, 323, 324, 504, 354, 354 (b), 506 and 149.

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Box office hits these days are ‘meant for kids’: Nawazuddin Anupam Kher presents PM Modi with rudraksha beads sent from his mother

Actor Anupam Kher shared a post regarding his recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where he gave him a gift on behalf of his mother, Dulari Kher. Anupam Kher took to Instagram and shared photos from the interaction, praising the PM for his ‘hard work’. “Respected Prime Minister @ narendramodi Ji. Both the mind and the soul were pleased to meet you today. I got a chance to say thank you for the hard work you are doing day and night for the country and the countrymen.”PM Modi tweeted back, “Thank you very much @AnupamPKher Ji. It is the blessings of your respected Mataji and the countrymen, which keep motivating me continuously for the service of India.”

Nawazuddin Siddiqui said the kind of films he would like to be associated with aren’t being made in great numbers.

ctor Nawazuddin Siddiqui believes the trend of largerthan-life heroes has made a comeback in Indian cinema, even though he is not a fan of such films. The 47-year-old actor said he had assumed that post the pandemic the taste and preference of the audiences will be changed, owing to the exposure to some fine content from regional and international film industries. “I felt people have watched Korean, Spanish or Malayalam content and when theatres reopen, I thought the taste of audience will change but you can see what kind of films are working,” Nawazuddin Siddiqui said on Friday night at the Times Network India Economic Conclave. “Today, the trend of ’70s, ’80s and ’90s cinema is coming back. Like, the grand entry of the hero, on which people say ‘wow’ and crores are spent on the introduction scene of the hero. It is good. I do not enjoy this kind of cinema. It

depends on person to person,” he added. His comments come at a time when movies with swashbuckling protagonists l i k e A k s h a y Ku m a r ’s Sooryavanshi, Allu Arjunstarrer Pushpa, RRR , featuring Ram Charan and Jr NTR, and Yash-headlined K.G.F: Chapter 2 have done tremendous business at the box office. Siddiqui, known for films such as Gangs o f Wa s s e y p u r, Photograph, Raman R ag hav 2.0 and Manto, said the kind of films he would like to be a s s o c i at e d w i t h aren’t being made in great numbers.

e f li n o n o d n a T a n Ravee t u o b a s k a e p s , before fame days as an intern “I started from cleaning the studio floors to wiping off vomit from the floors, and I did assist Prahlad Kakkar

aveena Tandon, despite coming from a film family, begun her career as an intern with ad-man Prahlad Kakkar and that’s when she realised her passion for modelling and acting. In a special conversation with mid-day.com, for ‘Flashback with the stars,’ the actress revealed, “I started from cleaning the studio floors to wiping off vomit from the floors, and I did assist Prahlad Kakkar I think it was straight out of 10th Standard. Even at that time they used to say what are you doing behind the screen, you have to be in front of the screen, that is what’s meant for you and I would be like ‘No no, me an actress? Never.’ So I am in this industry actually by default, never grew up thinking that I am going to be an actor.” Speaking of how her interest in modelling and acting developed, Raveena added, “When a model would not turn up on Prahlad’s set, he used to say ‘Call Raveena,’ he would ask me to do my makeup and start posing. So, I thought if I have to do it why should I do it for Prahlad for free, why not make some pocket money out of it! Then I kept getting film offers and I had no acting training, no dancing training, no dialogue delivery training.”

R Madhavan’s son Vedaant says ‘didn’t want to live in dad’s shadow,’

R Madhavan’s son Vedaant Madhavan, who recently won a gold medal in swimming at the Danish Open 2022 in Copenhagen. “I didn’t wanna live under my dad’s shadow. I wanted to make name for myself. I didn’t want to be just R Madhavan son,” Vedaant told India. He added that he is grateful for his family’s support and opened up on the sacrifices his parents have made for him. “They are always looking after me. Both put so much effort. One of the main sacrifices my parents made was to shift to Dubai,” he said. R Madhavan and his family shifted to Dubai to make it easy for his son Vedaant to prepare for Olympics.

Bharti Singh shares first photo of her newborn son after facing trolls, calls him her ‘life line’

KGF 2 vs Jersey box office: Yash-starrer earns Rs 880 cr worldwide, overwhelms Shahid Kapoor’s sports drama KGF 2 box office collection: Yash-starrer became the first film to cross Rs 300 mark with its Hindi version after the pandemic started. With Rs 314 crore earning, it has overwhelmed Shahid Kapoor-starrer Jersey, which stayed low over first weekend.

Lata Mangeshkar’s brother Hridaynath Mangeshkar in hospital, son Adinath says he’s ‘stable’ Musician Hridaynath Mangeshkar is admitted to a hospital and is “doing well”, his son, singer Adinath Mangeshkar said on Sunday. The 84-year-old musician, younger brother of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle, will be discharged within ten days, Adinath said without divulging the cause of his hospitalisation.

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Abhishek Bachchan Doesn’t believe in the term ‘pan-indian films

ctor Abhishek Bachchan, however, would want to stay clear of such classifications, calling it a “wonderful period for the film industry.” “I have never been the one to classify films in that sense,” Abhishek said talking about the success of the South films, adding, “A good film works, a bad film doesn’t. It is as simple as that.” Abhishek believes that interesting content is being made in all industries. “Unfortunately, you have forgotten Gangubai Kathiawadi and Sooryavanshi, which did pretty well,” he explains. “I think at the end of the day, you know, are you able to engage the audience and entertain them? That is all they are asking for – to be entertained,” Abhishek said. On being asked if the success of these films is bringing the era of larger-than-life heroes and spectacle cinema back, the actor said, “I don’t know if it is a comeback of a certain type of cinema or not. But like I said, good films work and bad films won’t. I am so happy that these films are doing so well. I am happy that the theaters are experiencing houseful times. It is wonderful period for the film industry.” “We have to understand it is a creative choice that a maker or an actor makes. It doesn’t mean there is a dearth in ideas,” Abhishek explained and expressed that he gets “ruffled when these questions are asked.”

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I am a family man now

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ctor Shahid Kapoor says earlier he used to go all out when it came to spending money, but marriage has changed that. The Jersey actor said that he has to take “permission” from wife Mira Kapoor now before spending money. In a new interview, Shahid opened up on his bond with Mira, spoke about his humble beginnings, being bullied by his school mates in Mumbai and much more. “I would spend all out before but now I am a family man. Mere do bacche hai aur biwi hai. Unse permission leni padti hai. Sochna padta hai,” Shahid said in an interview to Curly Tales. However, he made it clear that he didn’t take permission for his boys trip and said ‘it comes under his rights.’ Shahid got married to Mira in 2015. The couple have a daughter and a son named Misha and Zain, respectively. As the interview continued, Shahid opened up on Mira’s cooking skills. When asked who is a better cook, Shahid said it is a “tough fight” between his father Pankaj Kapur and his wife. “Dad is a really good cook. I think Mira kind of pips him. Although in some dishes, my dad will pip Mira. But it is a tough one,” Shahid said. However, he mentioned that Mira “doesn’t cook.”

Babil has Irrfan Khan’s rawness, says Qala producer Karnesh Ssharma

“The rawness that Irrfan had, Babil carries that. My personal request to all of you is that let him be and let him express himself. He is really young and has a lot of pressure on him. A humble request would be to let him express himself and enjoy what he has done, rather than putting pressure. The rawness and the form of acting that Irrfan was known for, I think Babil carries that legacy,” Karnesh told India Today.

Kapil Sharma makes fun of Satish Kaushik: ’30 saal pehle bhi aap baap ka role…’ Sony TV recently shared a promo from an upcoming episode of TKSS featuring Thar stars Anil Kapoor, Satish Kaushik and Mukti Mohan. And in that clip too, we see the comedian-host make jokes at the expense of Kapoor and Kaushik. While he showered praise on Kapoor for ‘maintaining’ himself so well, he took a dig at Kaushik’s appearance, stating that the actor-director also really looks the same as he did 30 years ago — “Satish sir ka bhi manna padega, 30 saal pehle bhi baap ka role kar sakte the, aur aaj bhi kar sakte hai” The audience as well as Kaushik and Kapoor were left in splits.

‘I am not naturally a parent: Ekta Kapoor Having become a mother herself, Ekta Kapoor now promotes the idea of bringing children to work as not all mothers have the luxury of leaving their kids at home. Ekta said, “I am not naturally a parent. I am in love with my son, but the pressure that we put on mothers that they suddenly become these paragons of virtue, I am like, I am not. My brother is. He is naturally a parent. He is so good. He sends me links on parenting. But I am more interested in reading the data on Lock Upp.” To ensure that her son Ravie Kapoor stays aroud her even when she is working, Ekta takes him to her office too. “I am very ambitious. I live for my career. I have not moved into my son’s life. Rather I have moved him into mine. This is my way of parenting. I have accepted my demons. I don’t want to present as if I changed the moment my son was born.”

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Allow Non-Residents To Invest In Indian Stocks, US-Indian Group Urges Ms Sitharaman

prominent US-Indian group, FIIDS, on Monday urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to allow non-resident Indians and overseas citizens of India (OCI) card holders to invest in the Indian stock market. Such a move would boost the Indian economy further by attracting investment from the global Indian community, said the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) USA. FIIDS is a US-based institute for US-India policy studies and awareness. Sitharaman, is currently in the West Coast after attending the annual Spring meeting of International Monetary Fund and World Bank. In a submission to Sitharaman, FIIDS said as many as 88 per cent of the Indian Diaspora community in a recent survey had supported the move. FIIDS also urged the Finance Minister to expand the Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) to avoid filing of the taxes in the United States on the income (with some restrictions) taxed (filled) in India. “This will avoid a need to file taxes in two places on investment and get credit on the taxes filled in the other country,” it said, adding that this input received a 4.2 out of 5 rating in the survey (84 per cent). Urging the Finance Minister to have an agreement with the US government on social security, FIIDS said in the last few years, many IT immigrants have returned to India.

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An Indian Diaspora body urged Nirmala Sitharaman to allow non-resident Indians and OCI card holders to invest in the Indian stock market.

Those Indian H1/b expatriates potentially lose the Social Security number (SSN) withheld on their income by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Hence, we request to establish a social security agreement (SSA) with the United States. This question received 4 out of 5 ratings in the survey (80 per cent),” FIIDA said.

‘To France in India’

‘To France in India’, a book capturing both countries through evocative stills by French ambassador Emmanuel Lenain and veteran photographer Raghu Rai was released Tuesday. Accompanying the book launch was an exhibition that offered glimpses into their work in the last two years. Speaking at the event in Alliance Française, Delhi, both authors showed mutual admiration for each other’s work and shared anecdotes of how the book was conceived. “Emmanuel is a diplomat and a gentleman, a very difficult combo… I loved the way he was so passionately Top Indian photographer Raghu Rai has collaborated with involved and what a nasty bull he French ambassador Emmanuel Lenain to bring out the was! More difficult than a professional book, ‘To France in India’. photographer,” Rai said. Emmanuel Lenain was all praise for Rai who he had approached two years ago for the project. “It was (working with Rai) a wonderful process. I hope I inspired him because he inspires me a lot,” he said about their joint venture. The exhibition has two sections, one that displayed Rai’s vision of France and the other centering on Lenain’s monochrome India. “What strikes me is diversity in this country and that is the aspect I try to capture. I have worked nights and weekends because it’s my passion,” Lenain told ThePrint about his subjects and love for India. For Rai, France was a natural canvas as Raghu Rai and Emmanuel Lenain at the book launch held in Delhi’s Alliance Française on 26 April 2022 | Satendra Singh | ThePrint he considered his travels to the country a “pilgrimage” since that is where the differently approached emotions and diplomats, politicians and artists come first camera was invented. together to celebrate the book. Member “He was shooting India and I have been themes in their visuals. of Parliament Mahua Moitra, journalist to France many times so I said let’s do “My subjects are all vitality, magic and Madhu Trehan, Brazil’s ambassador it,” Rai said, adding, he was mindful of visual poetry of their country. When the fact that France was the country that people see his pictures, they tell me how Andre Aranha Correa Do Lago, National poor we look,” Rai said, laughing. Gallery of Modern Art director Adwaita “revolutionised photography”. R ai further explained how they The event saw well-known photographers, Gadanayak were some of the prominent

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My subjects are all vitality, magic and visual poetry of their country. When people see his pictures, they tell me how poor we look,” Rai said, names that were in attendance. Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) chairman Sunil Sethi, who wanted to buy Lenain’s photograph on the Indian phenomenon “jugaad”, was impressed by his work. “Everybody knows Raghu Rai and we have been fans since the beginning, but this time, I worked closely with Emmanuel Lenain. One will not come here and take so many photographs unless one loves India. They (photographers) notice so many things that we miss out in our everyday lives.” Courtsy : ThePrint

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Joyalukkas Announces Cashback Celebrations Offer For Eid & Akshaya Tritiya HiIndia Newsdesk

CHICAGO, IL- World’s favorite jeweler, Joyalukkas is offering their patrons a Cashback Celebrations offer to add to their Akshaya Tritiya and Eid festivities. Customers can now enjoy USD 25 gift voucher on purchase of gold jewelry worth USD 1000 & USD 75 gift voucher on purchase of diamonds, polki and pearl jewelry worth USD 1000 and multiples thereafter. Moreover, in addition to the exciting cashback offers, customers can now pay just 10% advance and get assured gold rate protection from Joyalukkas. This exclusive offer uplifts the festive spirit enables patrons to get assured rate protection in case gold rates increase

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Prabhu indicated that he is collaborating with American universities to foster a larger and a wider scope of learning in the University he founded – Rishihood University. He commended the role of NRI’s in fostering historic Indo-US relations. Prabhu indicated that he is collaborating with American universities to foster a larger and a wider scope of learning in the University he founded – Rishihood University. Several other prominent organizational leaders also spoke at the reception.

WASHINGTON, DC- The Department of Justice has announced criminal charges against 21 defendants in nine federal districts across the United States for their alleged participation in various health care related fraud schemes that exploited the COVID-19 pandemic. These cases allegedly resulted in over $149 million in COVID-19-related false billings to federal programs and theft from federally-funded pandemic assistance programs. In connection with the enforcement action, the department seized over $8 million in cash and other fraud proceeds. In several cases defendants allegedly offered COVID-19 testing to induce patients to provide their saliva or blood sample. The defendants are alleged to have then used the information

Indian American Honored With ‘Heart Of Father Award 2022’ HiIndia Newsdesk

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CHICAGO, IL- Chicago police are warning South Side residents of recent armed robberies In each incident, police say two male offenders approached male victims that were doing construction work at apartment buildings. The offenders pulled out a handgun and demanded the victims’ property, police said. The offenders then struck the victims on their heads with the gun, took the property and fled the scene. The robberies occurred at the following times and locations in the Grand Crossing neighborhood. 7300 block of south Phillips Ave. on April 17th, 7200 block of south Ridgeland Ave. on April 18th. The offenders were described as Black males wearing masks between the ages of 18 and 24.

Criminal Charges Against 21 Defendants In COVID 19 Fraud Schemes

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CHICAGO, IL- Indian American Business Council (IABC) hosted a reception in honor of visiting Member of Parliament & Former Central Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu at a ceremony in Illinois. The reception attracted a great host of community’s prominent organizational leaders who paid glowing tributes to Suresh Prabhu for his exemplary services as the former central minister and as a renowned Indian parliamentarian who leaves behind indelible footprints for his sterling reputation as a man of impeccable integrity. Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu thanked the Indian American Business Council.

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DOWNEY, CA – Indian American Harold D’Souza Co-Founder of “Eyes Open International”, was honored with “Heart of the Father” award 2022 at the third annual Father-Con Award ceremony on April 9 at Warren High School here. He is well known for his dedication and mission to combat human trafficking. The event was held with over 20 workshops for fathers and families, dozens of resource organizations, and agencies. The award was presented by Patrick Eriandson, founder of Father-Con and See it End it Film and Arts Festival who said, “We will continue to strive to generate more men who can stand, like Harold D’Souza, embodying the Heart of the Father for children at home and around the world”. Founder and President of EOI, D’ Souza was inspired by his personal experience as a survivor of human trafficking. He migrated from Karnataka in 2002 and fell a prey to a trafficker. For 133 months, he lost his freedom and struggled to keep his family safe. He was manipulated and trapped and managed to get out of the exploitive situation. He has committed his life to combat human trafficking through his organization.

In several cases defendants allegedly offered COVID-19 testing to induce patients to provide their saliva or blood sample. and samples to submit false and fraudulent claims to Medicare for unrelated, medically unnecessary, and far more expensive tests or services. The proceeds of these fraudulent schemes were allegedly laundered through shell corporations in the United States, transferred to foreign countries, and used to purchase real estate and luxury items. In another type of COVID-19 health care fraud, defendants allegedly exploited policies that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) put in place.

Jersey City Couple Found Guilty For Harassing Muslim Neighbors HiIndia Newsdesk

J E R S E Y C I T Y, NJ- A Jersey City couple will serve time in pris on for making antiMuslim threats and harassing their neighbor over a span of three years. William and Beverley Ong were found guilty of bias intimidation. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office says that the couple pointed at a neighbor and his children, making shooting and slashing gestures. Beverly Ong was previously convicted of harassing and damaging an Iranian neighbor’s property in 2012. The couple will be sentenced on June 7.

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11 Yr Old Indian American Appears In The Guinness World Record As Youngest Music Producer HiIndia Newsdesk

ARVADA, CO – Eleven-year-old Indian American Madhvi Chittoor now appears in the Guinness World Record as the youngest music producer. This youngster has been a composer since the age of four and has had, as far as anyone can remember, an innate ability to play any song, identifying its notes just by hearing it. Chittoor developed a love for music early on and today plays many instruments including piano, violincello, clarinet, recorder, trumpet, and guitar. She started learning the piano at four and began making her own music. She explained to those asked, that she “hears music.” Her proud mother Lalitha adds that at the age of 6 she got international social media recognition from world renowned movie composers like Lorner Balfe, Hans forZimmer, Director Ron Howard, Nat Geo Genius for her album “Princess Song”, her first composition and another work, “Genius”. The titles were meant to empower girls that they can be both beautiful and intelligent. The album is available in Amazon music, Apple, Spotify and other music streaming sites. Her compositions like “A cowgirl who loves to play guitar,” and “Harmony with Nature,” are complete with details of dynamic notations, articulations, lines like crescendo, diminuendo, and

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Halloween Fair at her school. Her composition – “Glory to John Williams – My Hero” too has received many awards including the Colorado State Level Award for music composition. In July 2018, she performed at St Mark’s Piazza and in the Vatican in Italy, her own composition “Joy Within Reach”. The brilliant Chittoor’s talents go beyond music. Just 11 years old she attends 6th grade in North Arvada Middle School. In May 2020, at the age of 9, she received the National Award in the Reflections competition for her composition, “Look within – Atman Inquiry.” She is the author of the book, “Where Does the Cowgirl Live?” which she wrote at six and is on Kindle. She has been selected to the UN Children Advisory Team of the United Nations Global Compact 26, the voluntary initiative to implement universal sustainability principles. Chittoor plans on releasing her second music album next year. The child of immigrant parents from India – who have no background or particular knowledge of music – plans on becoming a music director. She says she would like to score for films just as Lorne Balfe, Hans Zimmer, John Williams in Hollywood and Ilayaraja, A.R. Rahman and Anirudh in South Indian cinema.

Chicago CBP Seizes 743 Fake IDs At O’Hare Airport

CBP officers at Chicago’s International Mail Facility seized 743 counterfeit driver’s licenses in 14 days. HiIndia Newsdesk

CHICAGO, IL –-U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered counterfeit driver’s licenses inside inbound packages moving through the International Mail Facility at O’Hare International Airport. During a routine examination of packages, officers focused enforcement efforts on counterfeit documents produced outside the United States that were potentially going to be used to fake an identity of young adults that have not yet reached the age of 21. Counterfeit documents are fake documents that have the appearance of legal documentation but are not issued by a legitimate organization or government agency and are not recognized in the United States as official travel or identification instruments.

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Listing fuel prices in cities across the country, PM Modi pointed out that states which had lowered VAT have lower fuel prices.

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Eight men and 3 teenage boys were killed and 17 others injured on Wednesday near here due to electrocution when a temple chariot came in contact with a High Tension electricity line during a procession, police said.President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed shock and grief over the killings. Modi announced Rs 2 lakh each from PMNRF (Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund) to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives and Rs 50,000 to those injured. Chief Minister Stalin, condoling the deaths, ordered a solatium of Rs 5 lakh each to the 11 bereaved families.

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today requested states to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel “in the spirit of cooperative federalism”. Listing fuel prices in cities across the country, PM Modi pointed out that states which had lowered VAT have lower fuel prices. Stressing the spirit of cooperative federalism enshrined in the Constitution, he said the country strongly fought a long battle against Covid through that spirit and must also do the same for economic issues given the impact of global issues like the ongoing “war-like situation”.

“Let me give you a small example. The Centre reduced the excise duty on petrol and diesel last November to reduce the burden on the citizens. We also requested the states to reduce their taxes and transfer the benefit to the people. Some states reduced taxes but some states did not give any benefit from this to the people. Due to this, the prices of petrol and diesel in these states continue to remain high. In a way, this is not only an injustice to the people of these states but it also has an impact on neighbouring states,” PM Modi said. “I am not criticising anyone, just discussing,” the PM said while listing out the states that did not reduce VAT on fuel during the steep hikes. “For some reason, states like Maharashtra, West Bengal, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Jharkhand did not agree to slash VAT on fuel. The burden of high prices continued to stay on the citizen,” he said.

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There has been much speculation with several health experts analysing Putin’s body language and the way he has addressed public gathering in recent weeks. Experts have pointed at several recordings of Putin where his hands can be seen physically quivering as well as the fact that his face looks as if it has received some sort of cosmetic surgery. The New York Post has even reported that the Russian President looked noticeably bloated when he posed for photographs at an awards ceremony for the country’s Olympic athletes.

Afghanistan, Covid-19, Ukraine Delhi Braces For Extreme Heat, May have global consequences: MEA Touch 46 Degrees, Yellow Alert Issued Jaishankar articulated India’s willingness to contribute to addressing the global shortfall in wheat caused by the war

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External affairs minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday f lagged the world’s abandonment of Afghan civil society last year to counter efforts by European foreign ministers to use the Raisina Dialogue forum to corner India on its refusal to stand with the western “democratic” world against Russia in its attack on Ukraine. Responding to questions from his counterparts in western capitals at an interactive

French Nun Sister Andre, World’s Newest Oldest Person

session, Jaishankar not only reminded the West of the way Afghanistan was thrown under the bus but also drove home the point that there was a world outside Europe with its own set of problems that the Europeans appeared to be unmindful of. Through the 45-minute session, Jaishankar faced several questions on India’s position on the war. First off the mark was Swedish foreign minister Anniken Huitfeldt who asked him what role India saw for itself in defending free societies globally, arguing that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was an attack on democracy.

Delhi had recorded a maximum temperature of 43.2 degrees Celsius on April 21, 2017. The alltime high maximum temperature for the month was 45.6 degrees Celsius on April 29, 1941. HiIndia Newsdesk

New Delhi: On the precipice of another punishing heatwave spell, Delhi is predicted to see a jump of two to three degrees Celsius in the maximum temperature today. The Safdarjung Observatory - Delhi’s base weather station - had recorded a maximum temperature of 40.8 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. It is expected to breach the 42-degree mark today and soar to 44 degrees

“Aloof” Rahul Gandhi, Abroad, Added To Prashant Kishor’s Doubts: Sources

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A French nun, who is now the oldest person in the world, has shared the secret to a long life: A glass of wine every day and chocolate. At 118 years and 73 days, HiIndia Newsdesk Sister André was given the title of the New Delhi: Prashant Kishor had deep world’s oldest person by the Guinness doubts about how invested the Congress World Records (GWR) on Monday. leadership is in tough decisions to revive Sister André was already the oldest the party, sources close to him said a day woman in Europe when she turned 117, after the collapse of his talks with the but after the death of Japanese woman party became official. On the election Kane Tanaka, the title was conferred strategist rejecting the party’s offer, the upon her. The GWR said on its website Congress today said “our doors and that she was born on February 11, 1904, windows are open for anyone keen on as Lucille Randon. She looked after joining us”. children as a governess and became a “We are a party and we are in the process nun during World War Two in 1944.

Celsius by Thursday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The maximum temperature may even leap to 46 degrees Celsius in parts of Delhi, a Met department official said. Delhi had recorded a maximum temperature of 43.2 degrees Celsius on April 21, 2017. The all-time high maximum temperature for the month was 45.6 degrees Celsius on April 29, 1941.

US College Offers Course Where Students Will Watch Porn Films Together

On election strategist Prashant Kishor rejecting the party’s offer, the Congress said “our doors and windows are open for anyone keen on joining us”. of making changes in the party and we will definitely make necessary changes to meet the aspirations of the workers and leaders,” said the party’s Pawan Khera, speaking to the media. Sources close to the strategist say he didn’t feel the Congress and its leadership were invested enough in his suggestions, even though they appeared to support the plan. One of the biggest giveaways, for Prashant Kishor or “PK”, was Rahul Gandhi’s foreign trip at a time the Congress was on the verge of a significant course-altering decision.

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Air Pollution Can Cause Heart Attacks, Stroke and Asthma Attacks: Why is it Getting Worse in US? Emissions related to fossil fuels have decreased in U.S., but climate change has led to worse air quality.

Particle and ozone air pollution continue to impact communities throughout the United States, with some more heavily burdened.

A new report from the American Lung Association finds that air pollution is increasingly becoming more of a problem for people In the U.S.

Climate change canceling out gains in other areas

Raising awareness of the dangers of air pollution

his year’s report includes data from 2018 through 2020. It focuses on two of the most common types of air pollution — fine particle pollution (both shortterm and year-round) and ozone pollution. The American Lung Association has produced these reports since 2000. There have been improvements in some types of pollution during this time, driven in part by the Clean Air Act. Emissions from transportation, power plants, and manufacturing have dropped in recent years, according to the report’s authors. However, they wrote that some of these gains have been offset by increases in pollution related to climate change. This includes spikes in particle pollution and more days with high ozone levels due to wildfires and extreme heat. Research shows that climate change has already led to a longer wildfire season, a greater number of wildfires per season, and a greater area burned. In addition, the impact of wildfires on air quality is not just local. A recent studyTrusted Source by researchers at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, found that wildfires in the Pacific Northwest also impact air quality in central and northeastern areas of the country.

Some communities more burdened by air pollution

Other research has found similar racial and ethnic disparities with air pollution. A study published April 7 in Nature SustainabilityTrusted Source, found that during the COVID-19 stay-athome orders in California in 2020, neighborhoods with high Asian and Hispanic populations experienced larger declines in air pollution compared to neighborhoods with larger white populations. Study author Pascal Polonik, a PhD student at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, said while this may sound like a positive, it suggests that these communities are usually more affected by pollution. “During normal times when there’s no shutdown, those emissions — the emissions that went away during the shutdown — are actually having a disproportionate burden on those communities,” he said. In addition, the study showed that communities with higher Black populations didn’t see a similar drop in air pollution levels during the shutdown. “This doesn’t mean that Black people experience less air pollution,” said Polonik. But “those communities might be more impacted by certain fixed sources that are less likely to change during the shutdown,” such as power plants, factories, and electricity generators.

More than 40 percent of Americans live in places with unhealthy levels of particle pollution or ozone, according to an annual report released today by the American Lung Association (ALA). The organization’s “State of the Air” report for 2022 also shows that air pollution is becoming increasingly problematic for many Americans. Over two million more people were breathing unhealthy air in their community compared to last year’s report. In addition, during the three years covered by the latest report, Americans experienced more “very unhealthy” and “hazardous” air quality days than previously during the report’s two-decade history. “The fact that we see an increase in the number of Americans that are impacted by particulate pollution compared to last year really demonstrates that air quality remains an important concern for the public,” said Dr. Meredith McCormack, an ALA national spokesperson and a pulmonary and critical care physician at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.

Air pollution affects more than the lungs

Particle pollution refers to tiny bits of solids and liquids in the air. This type of pollution comes from factories, power plants, gasoline-powered vehicles, wood-burning stoves and fireplaces, and wildfires. It ranges from coarse particles — like pollen, dust, and ash — to fine and ultrafine particles. While the nose and lungs can trap larger particles in the air we breathe, smaller particles can reach the deepest parts of the lungs. Some ultrafine particles can even pass into the bloodstream and travel to different parts of the body, where they can affect other organs. Particle pollution can trigger illness, hospitalization, and premature deaths. An estimated 48,000 Americans die each year from fine particle pollution, according to the ALA report. Most of these deaths are due to respiratory and cardiovascular causes — such as heart attacks, strokes, and asthma attacks. Short-term exposure to fine particle pollution has also been linked to an increased chance of having a positive result on a COVID-19 testTrusted Source. Researchers think that air pollution may worsen the severity of symptoms rather than increase the risk of infection, although they say more research is needed. “This [type of relationship] was also the case with other viruses beforehand,” said El-Hasan. “It’s just more pronounced now because we’re dealing with a pandemic.” The other type of pollution included in the ALA report is ozone air pollution, also known as smog. This can impact health by causing inflammation and other damage to the lungs. Over time, this can impair lung function and increase the risk of premature death. Ozone forms in the lower atmosphere when other pollutants — usually nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — chemically react in sunlight. These other pollutants are emitted from motor vehicles, power plants, factories, paint, consumer products, and other sources.

As a pediatrician, El-Hasan is particularly concerned about the impact of air pollution on children. “All of us have a right to clean air. But because kids’ lungs are growing, air pollution actually reduces lung development,” said El-Hasan. “So an adult who grows up in pollution has less lung capacity than an adult who grew up in clean air.” These kinds of impacts will be more severe in communities that have ongoing exposure to air pollution. Long-term exposure has been linked to health problems such as low birth weight in children, increased risk of fetal and infant mortality, impaired lung development in children, and lung cancer. “When you have a situation where the same county or the same neighborhoods are experiencing higher air pollution levels year after year, those people are exposed to continuously higher pollution levels,” said Anenberg. “That really has very serious consequences for public health.” McCormack said one of the goals of the “State of the Air” report is to raise awareness about air pollution. People can even visit the ALA’s website and find out how their community is doing. Or how other communities are faring. “It’s also a tool that really demonstrates that even if things are okay in your community, they might not be okay in other areas,” said McCormack. “As a whole, we need to make sure that everyone has access to clean air.” In addition to educating the public, Anenberg said she hopes the report reaches decision-makers, who have the power to make systemic changes to reduce emissions that drive air pollution and climate change. “We really need to put in place policies to move away from fossil fuel combustion and reduce emissions,” she said. “This will move us towards protecting public health.”

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Dia Mirza makes a statement with her sustainable fashion choices From adorning a trendy co-ord set to a dazzling evening gown — Dia paves the way for sustainable fashion

ia Mirza, who is quite vocal about the need for adopting sustainable lifestyle choices and keeps advocating ethical means of living, makes sure to walk the talk. Time and again, you can spot the actor flaunting chic sustainable outfits from homegrown Indian designers, serving lessons on sustainability and style. As such, the 40-year-old recently opted for a printed ‘bloom-moon’ co-ord set from sustainable fashion label, Ekastories, for a meeting with the CEO of Wildlife Trust of India. It consisted of a pastel orange blazer top and a pair of matching straight-fit pants, featuring digitallyprinted floral motifs all over. True to her style, she kept it subtle with just a pair of drop earrings and brown flats. With her sleek straight hair and minimal makeup, Dia looked chic as ever! “The wild always makes me smile,” the actor wrote, as she posed amidst the lush greenery of Periyar, Thekkady. Summers are all about easy-breezy outfits and fun floral prints. In keeping

with the seasonal trend, the actor also sported a tangerine dress from Summer Somewhere. The full-sleeved ensemble featured a plunging neckline and white floral prints all over.

Move over scrambled eggs, try this viral grated eggs avocado toast Rio’s flamboyant Carnival parade is back after the pandemic

Rio’s Sambadrome has been home to the parade since the 1980s, and is a symbol of Brazil’s Carnival festivities. During the pandemic, it was a shelter for more than 400 homeless people and also served as a vaccination station

For those looking for easy breakfast options, the internet can be a mine. If you are someone who loves their avocado, you would surely like to try yet another twist to the humble avocado toast. Move over poached eggs, fried eggs or scrambled eggs; adding to the innumerable food trends, a new viral trend that is doing the rounds is of grated eggs on an avocado toast. Toasting a piece of bread, and as it warms up, she slices an avocado. Once the toast is done, she adds three dollops of mayo to it and smoothens the condiment into a thin layer. She then places the avocado slices on top. To add grated egg, she takes a flat grater and grates a hardboiled egg over it. “Grated Avocado Toast is a complete breakfast and oh so good. Hard-boiled egg grated over the top of mashed avocado and slices of fresh tomato,

Colourful floats and flamboyant dancers are delighting tens of thousands jammed into Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Sambadrome, putting on a delayed Carnival celebration after the pandemic halted the dazzling displays. Rio de Janeiro’s top samba schools began strutting their stuff late Friday, which was the first evening of the two-night spectacle. Rio’s Sambadrome has been home to the parade since the

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1980s, and is a symbol of Brazil’s Carnival festivities. During the pandemic, it was a shelter for more than 400 homeless people and also served as a vaccination station. Rio authorities said earlier this week those attending the parade would have to show proof of vaccination, but media reports showed that attendees had no trouble getting tickets or entering the Sambadrome without showing the required documents. Venice is a tourist paradise as visitors all over the world get attracted to the beauty of its canals, mesmerising architecture and stunning artworks housed in its museums. Over the years, over-tourism has led to crowding and harmful effects on the city and its environment. To manage this bustling tourism, it is now going to be the world’s first city to require an entry fee. As the visitor numbers hit pre-pandemic levels for the first time over the Easter weekend, day-trippers will now be charged 10 euros to enter the Italian city. According to the city’s mayor, visitors can make reservations from this summer, with an entrance fee due from January 2023.

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Many sporting giants have gone through this phase: Rohit Sharma HiIndia Newsdesk

Skipper Rohit Sharma ran out of reasons for Mumbai Indians’ losing streak, which extended to eight games, accepting that the team hasn’t put their best feet forward in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). However, the MI skipper feels many sporting giants have gone through such a lean phase and it is important that the team sticks together during this period. “We haven’t put our best foot forward in this tournament but that happens,many sporting giants have gone through this phase but I love this team and it’s environment,” he wrote on Twitter. “Also want to appreciate our well wishers who’ve shown faith and undying loyalty

Barcelona’s American defender Dest out with hamstring injury

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Barcelona’s American defender Sergiño Dest has been sidelined because of a hamstring injury, the Spanish club said Monday. Dest injured his right hamstring in the first half of Barcelona’s 1-0 home loss to Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish league on Sunday. The club said tests confirmed the injury and it was unclear whether the 21-yearold right back will be able to return before the end of the season.

Record five-time champions Mumbai Indians are enduring their worst run in IPL history having lost their first eight games

to this team so far,” he added. Record five-time champions Mumbai

Indians are enduring their worst run in IPL history having lost their first eight games including the one against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday night. Skipper Rohit Sharma himself has also not been at his best while opener Ishan Kishan, who Mumbai had bought back Kishan for Rs 15.25 crore at the IPL auction, has suffered a drastic drop in form after fifties in the first two games.

Tennis world divided on Wimbledon banning Russians, Belarusians

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Some of tennis’ best players, past and previous, and its member bodies like the ATP and WTA, rose in unison against Wimbledon’s decision to bar players from Russia and Belarus due to their countries’ waging war against Ukraine. The ongoing war waged on Ukraine has prompted sporting bodies to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and organisations. Even the idea of allowing these athletes to compete under a

neutral flag has been shot down across multiple sports. B oth the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) condemned Wimbledon’s decision and said that it was unfair on the players from both countries. The ATP said that the decision had ‘the potential to set a damaging precedent for the game’. The WTA too came out with a similar statement. “Individual athletes should not be penalised or prevented from competing due to where they are from, or the decisions made by the governments of their countries,” the WTA said, according to The New York Times. “Discrimination, and the decision to focus such discrimination against athletes competing on their own as individuals, is neither fair nor justified.”

Virat Kohli is overcooked, needs a break: Ravi Shastri

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Echoing the same sentiment, former England captain Kevin Pietersen said Kohli should take time away from the game as well as social media to rejuvenate himself Batting stalwart Virat Kohli is mentally “overcooked” and needs to take a break from cricket in order to serve the country for at least another six-seven years, feels ex-India coach Ravi Shastri. Kohli has been going through a lean patch with just two 40-plus scores to show in last seven innings for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the current IPL season. The 33-year-old from Delhi, who hasn’t scored a century in the last 100 matches across formats, had stepped down from T20 captaincy both for India and RCB and also quit Test leadership, while he was removed from ODI skipper’s role. Shastri feels the likes of Kohli needs to be handled with care and empathy amid the COVID-19 restrictions which has confined players inside bio-bubbles. “I am going straight to the main guy here. Virat Kohli is overcooked. If anyone needs a break, it’s him,” Shastri told. Kohli was out for a duck on Tuesday night as RCB rode on Faf du Plessis’ 96 to claim a 18-run win over Lucknow Super Giants.

Boria Majumdar likely to get twoArun Lal set to tie the knot for year ban in Wriddhiman Saha case second time with long time friend in Kolkata: Reports

The Indian cricket board is likely to impose a two-year ban on talk show host Boria Majumdar after a three-member BCCI committee found him guilty of intimidating India wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha over an interview request. “We will be informing all state units of the Indian cricket board to not allow him inside stadiums. He won’t be given media accreditation for home matches and we will also be writing to ICC to blacklist him. Players will be asked not to engage with him,” a top BCCI official told The Sunday Express on condition of anonymity. The issue came to light on February 19 this year, when the 37-year-old Bengal wicketkeeper shared a Twitter post that said: “After all of my contributions to Indian cricket… this is what I face from a so-called ‘Respected’ journalist! This is where journalism has gone.”

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Former India cricketer Arun Lal is reportedly set to tie the knot for the second time with long-time friend Bul Bul Saha next month in Kolkata. Images of Lal’s wedding invite which went viral on social media revealed that the wedding will take place on May 2 at the Peerless Inn (Kolkata). Lal, who is the current coach of the Bengal Ranji cricket team, was earlier married to his first wife Reena but they separated with mutual consent.

Thereafter, he has been in a relationship with Bul Bul, who is 38-years-old and reportedly works as a teacher, for a long time. According to reports the couple got engaged last month and have now decided to make it public. Originally from Kapurthala, Punjab, Lal, who was born in 1955, came to Kolkata in 1978 after getting a job at a tea company. Along the way, he became Mr Bengal, as far as cricket was concerned. Lal represented the Indian national men’s cricket team in 16 Test matches and 13 ODIs between 1982 and 1989.

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