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HCL’s Roshni Nadar Richest Indian Woman

Surat man started business at age 83

Meanwhile, Nykaa’s Falguni Nayar has emerged as the richest selfmade woman with a networth of Rs. 57,520 crore, as per the Kotak Private Banking-Hurun list.

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Brittney Griner: US could swap Russia arms dealer for two Americans HiIndia Newsdesk

Brittney Griner in court ahead of Wednesday’s hearing

The Biden administration has made a “substantial A lawyer for Bout told Russia’s Ria Novosti news offer” to bring two American detainees home outlet he could not comment on the reports of a from Russia, the US secretary of state has possible exchange with his client but “this could said.Reports suggest Moscow is interested in change soon”. exchanging basketball star Brittney Griner for Bout’s wife, Alla, told Ria Novosti neither she convicted Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout. nor her husband knew anything about plans for Secretary Antony Blinken said he would raise such a prisoner trade.The arms dealer, dubbed the matter in a call next week with Russia’s the merchant of death, is currently serving a foreign minister.Mr Blinken and Sergei Lavrov 25-year prison sentence in the US on charges have not spoken since the war in Ukraine began. he attempted to sell weapons to a Colombian Both the White House and the Department of rebel group to kill Americans.

State declined on Wednesday to disclose details White House spokesman John Kirby confirmed of the proposed deal. an offer had been made “several weeks ago” but According to CNN, the US hopes to trade Bout noted Russia had not “favourably engaged so far”. for Ms Griner and fellow American Paul Whelan, He also acknowledged negotiations to secure who was convicted of espionage in 2020.The the duo’s release were “delicate work” and the New York Times reports that the US last month decision to go public with word of the proposal offered Russia to swap Bout for Ms Griner was a risky one. and Whelan, and that President Joe Biden had “It’s not going to help us get them home if we’re approved the offer. negotiating in public,” he said.

US makes huge interest rate India reacted swiftly to help Sri rise to tame soaring prices Lanka, says USAID administrator

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The US central bank has announced another unusually large interest rate hike as it battles to rein in soaring prices in the world’s largest economy.

The Federal Reserve said it would increase its key rate by 0.75 percentage points, targeting a range of 2.25% to

US mortgage lender to pay $20m in redlining case

2.5%.

The bank has been raising borrowing costs since March to try to cool the economy and ease price inflation.

But fears are rising the moves will tip the US into recession.

Recent reports have shown falling consumer confidence, a slowing housing market, jobless claims rising and the first contraction in business activity since 2020.

Many expect official figures this week will show the US economy shrank for the second quarter in a row.

In many countries, that milestone is considered a recession though it is measured differently in the US.

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India reacted “really swiftly” with an absolutely critical set of measures to help Sri Lanka tide over its economic crisis, but calls to Beijing for significant relief have gone unanswered, visiting USAID administrator Samantha Power said on Wednesday.

US to beef up security if Nancy Pelosi travels to Taiwan USA maintains informal relations and defence ties with Taiwan even as it recognises Beijing as the government of China

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A US lender will pay $20m (£16.5m) to settle claims of discrimination against minority homebuyers, the justice department says.

Trident Mortgage Company, owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, is accused of discriminatory lending in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

The funds will be used to increase credit opportunities in underserved neighbourhoods, prosecutors said.

It is the second-largest lending discrimination settlement in history.

The practice - known as “redlining” was a common feature of the 20th Century, but is illegal under US law.

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US officials say they have little fear that China would attack Nancy Pelosi’s plane if she flies to Taiwan. But the US House speaker would be entering one of the world’s hottest spots, where a mishap, misstep or misunderstanding could endanger her safety. So the Pentagon is developing plans for any contingency.

Officials told The Associated Press that if Pelosi goes to Taiwan — still an uncertainty — the military would increase its movement of forces and

assets in the Indo-Pacific region. They declined to provide details but said that fighter jets, ships, surveillance assets and other military systems would likely be used to provide overlapping rings of protection for her flight to Taiwan and any time on the ground there. Any foreign travel by a senior US leader requires additional security.

But officials said this week that a visit to Taiwan by Pelosi — she would be the highest-ranking US elected official to visit Taiwan since 1997 — would go beyond the usual safety precautions for trips to less risky destinations.

In an address at an event in Delhi IIT, Power said China became one of Sri Lanka’s “biggest creditors” offering often “opaque loan” deals at higher interest rates than other lenders and wondered whether Beijing would restructure the debt to help the island nation.

At a media briefing later, the senior US official said described as “absolutely invaluable” the USD 3.5 billion Lines of Credit that the Indian government have provided to Colombo.

Power said the Biden administration and the Indian government are “deeply concerned” by the economic collapse and crisis that has befallen the Sri Lankan people.

Covid: Biden tests negative

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President Joe Biden is ending his COVID-19 isolation after testing negative for the virus on Tuesday night and again on Wednesday.

That’s according to a letter the White House released Wednesday from Biden’s physician. Dr. Kevin O’Connor writes that Biden has completed his course of treatment with the drug Paxlovid and remains free of fever. O’Connor says that given those factors and the pair of negative tests, Biden will discontinue his strict isolation measures. In fact, Biden is scheduled to appear in the White House Rose Garden around midday Wednesday.

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UN security Council condemns Congo attack that killed 2 Indians HiIndia Newsdesk

The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the attack on the UN mission in Congo in which two peacekeepers from India and one person from Morocco were killed, urging the Congolese authorities to swiftly investigate the assault and bring and the civilians who lost their lives, the perpetrators to justice. besides wishing a speedy recovery to In a press statement, tabled by India and France, the powerful 15-nation Council peacekeepers and civilians injured in expressed its deepest condolences to the July 26 attack in Butembo, North the families of the victims and to India Kivu province.

“The members of the Security Council and Morocco. strongly condemned the recent attacks The counci l a ls o express e d its condolences to the United Nations on the United Nations Organisation

The Border Security Force personnel who died identified as Head Constables Shishupal Singh and Sanwala Ram Vishnoi

Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in North Kivu, which resulted in the death of three peacekeepers from India and Morocco, as well as in injuries to peacekeepers, said the statement issued on Wednesday.

Mahinda Rajapaksa travel Iraq: Muqtada al-Sadr supporters storm parliament ban extended building in Baghdad

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Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court on Wednesday barred former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, ex-finance minister Basil Rajapaksa and former Central Bank governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal from leaving the crisis-hit country till August 2, extending an overseas travel ban that was imposed till July 28.

The petition against them was filed by a group including former chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Chandra Jayaratne, former Sri Lanka swimming champion Julian Bolling, Jehan Kanagaratna and Transparency International Sri Lanka, according to the news portal, Colombo Gazette.

UK sea level rise speeding up - Met Office

Hundreds of protesters have breached a high-security zone in Baghdad and broken into Iraq’s parliament building.

The supporters of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr oppose the nomination of a rival candidate for prime minister.

Mr Sadr’s political alliance won the most seats in last October’s general election, but it is not in power due to political deadlock following the vote.

Police reportedly fired tear gas and water cannon at the protesters. No lawmakers were present at the time.

The group penetrated Baghdad’s closely-guarded Green Zone which is home to a number of the capital city’s most important buildings including embassies.

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Luanda, July 28 (IANS) A rare 170-carat pink diamond, weighing 34 grams, thought to be the largest in the last 300 years, has been discovered in Angola.

The pink stone has been named the “Lulo Rose”, after the mine in Angola where it was found.It will be sold later this year through an international tender to be conducted by Angolan stateowned diamond trading firm Sodium, reports Xinhua news agency.

This is the fifth largest diamond from a total of 27 diamonds with more than 100 carats extracted to date in the Lulo mining project.

In 2016, the operation yielded the largest ever diamond recovered in Angola, a 404-carat white stone later named the “4th February Stone”.The country’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo said the discovery of the pink diamond continues to showcase Angola as an important player on the world stage for diamond mining and demonstrates the potential and rewards for commitment and investment in the country’s growing diamond mining industry.

Rishi Sunak vs Liz Truss: Presenter faints, debate ends

Russia To Withdraw From International Space Station, End 24-Year Partnerhip With US

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Sea levels are rising much faster than a century ago, reveals the Met Office’s annual look at the UK’s climate and weather. The State of the Climate report also says that higher temperatures are the new normal for Britain. Conservationists warn that spring is coming earlier and that plant and animal life is not evolving quickly enough to adapt to climate change.

The report highlights again the ways climate change is affecting the UK. The Met Office assessed climate and weather events for 2021 including extreme events like Storm Arwen that caused destructive flooding.

Largest pink diamond in 300 years discovered in Angola

The two former Cold War adversaries signed a crew exchange agreement less than two weeks ago.

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Washington: Russia’s new space chief announced on Tuesday his country plans to withdraw from the International Space Station after 2024, but senior NASA officials said Moscow has not formally conveyed an intent to end its two-decade-old orbital partnership with the United States.

While heightened tensions between Moscow and Washington over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have raised months of doubt about future American-Russian space cooperation, the announcement

by Yuri Borisov, the newly appointed director-general of Russia’s space agency Roscosmos, came as a surprise.

The two former Cold War adversaries signed a crew exchange agreement less than two weeks ago allowing US astronauts and Russian cosmonauts to share flights on each other’s spacecraft to and from International Space Station (ISS) in the future. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson issued a statement reiterating the US commitment to keeping the ISS in operation through 2030, adding the space agency “is coordinating with our partners.” “NASA has not been made aware of decisions from any of our partners, though we are continuing to build future capabilities to assure our major presence in low-Earth orbit,” he said.

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A live debate between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, ended dramatically halfway through its scheduled hour on Tuesday night when the journalist moderating the clash between the two Prime Ministerial candidates collapsed on stage with a loud crash.

Viewers did not see the presenter, Kate McCann, fall down but they heard the sound of her lectern smashing down and a look of horror on Truss’s face as she mouthed, “Oh, my God!” The debate had been organised jointly

by The Sun newspaper and TalkTV, a niche television station started by Rupert Murdoch on April 25 this year.

One of the co-presenters, Harry Cole, political editor of the Sun, had to pull out at the last minute after testing positive for Covid. It was then left to McCann, political editor of TalkTV, to do the show on her own.

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“Rashtrapatni” Remark Row Turns Into Sonia Gandhi vs BJP

Ms Sitharaman called it a “deliberate sexist abuse” and demanded that the Congress President apologise on behalf of the party.

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New Delhi: Accusing the Congress of “demeaning” President Droupadi Murmu, the BJP today demanded an apology from Sonia Gandhi after her party leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury called Ms Murmu “Rashtrapatni”.

Ms Irani launched a scathing attack on Sonia Gandhi, demanding an apology from her. “Sonia Gandhi sanctioned the humiliation of a woman at the highest constitutional office in the country,” she said. An irate Ms Irani also called Mrs

Gandhi “anti-Adivasi, anti-Dalit, and anti-woman”.

Another protest led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who has just recovered from Covid, saw her standing with fellow MPs with placards on the Parliament premises protesting the remark. Inside the lower house, Ms Sitharaman called it a “deliberate sexist abuse” and demanded that the Congress President apologise on behalf of the party.

“I demand an apology from the President

of Congress party who herself is a woman has allowed her leader to speak like that. Sonia Gandhi should come before the nation and apologise for insulting the President,” the finance minister said in the Lok Sabha.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury swiftly clarified saying it was a mere slip of the tongue and the BJP is “making a mountain out of a molehill”. He accused the BJP of distracting from crucial discussions on price rise, GST, the Agnipath scheme, unemployment, and other issues. Stressing there’s no chance of an apology to the BJP, he said he would personally meet Ms Murmu and apologise to the President “a hundred times” if she says she was hurt by his remark. He ascribed his “slip of the tongue” to the language barrier, claiming he is a Bengali and not proficient in Hindi as it’s not his mother tongue.

“There’s A Limit...”: Supreme Won’t stop what I am Court On Reports It’s Delaying doing: Zubair A Hearing

PM Modi inaugurates projects of Sabar dairy in Gujarat’s Sabarkanta

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Sabarkanta, July 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated mega milk powder plant and other projects of Sabarkantha District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd (Sabar Dairy) in Gujarat’s Sabarkanta district. The Prime Minister also e-inaugurated Sabar Dairy’s 3 lakh litre per day Ultra High Temperature (UHT) milk plant, and performed the groundbreaking ceremony of a 30 metric tonne per day cheese plant and whey processing plant.Remembering the founder of Sabar cooperatives, the Prime Minister said, “The story remains incomplete if we don’t remember Bhurabhai Patel, when it comes to Sabar Dairy. The efforts he started decades ago help change the lives of millions of people today.”

Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee Is Finally Sacked

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New Delhi: There is a limit to which you t arge t ju d ge s , t h e Supreme Court said on Thursday while expressing displeasure over news reports that it was delaying hearing a plea alleging increasing attacks on Christian institutions and priests across the country.

Give us a break, a bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and Surya Kant said.

“Last time the matter could not be taken because I was down with Covid. You get it published in newspapers that the Supreme Court is delaying the hearing. Look, there is a limit to which you can target the judges. Who supplies all this news? “The news I saw online was that judges are delaying the hearing. Give us a break. One of the judges is down with Covid and this is the reason we could not take the matter.

Anyway, we will list it otherwise there will be another news item,” the bench observed orally.

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Fact-checker Mohammed Zubair, freed last week after 23 days in custody over tweets that allegedly hurt Hindu sentiments, does not plan to stop what he has been doing.

Zubair believes he did no wrong and needs to fear nothing since all he wants is to expose lies and call out hate mongers.

“I will not stop what I am doing and I haven’t done anything wrong,” the 40-year-old co-founder of the AltNews factchecking website told. “Even if I tone down my tweets, they will arrest me if they want to. So I shall continue to do what I have been doing and keep calling out hate speeches and lies.”

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today removed Partha Chatterjee as a minister, five days after he was arrested for alleged corruption in recruitment of teachers and other staff in state government schools.

The sacking of Partha Chatterjee as a minister comes just hours after another Rs. 29 crore in cash and five kilograms of gold jewellery were allegedly recovered from a second flat owned by his aide Arpita Mukherjee in Kolkata’s Belgharia area, during a raid by the Enforcement Directorate (ED)

Asia’s Richest Woman Loses More Than $12 Billion In China Property Crisis HiIndia Newsdesk

Beijing: Asia’s wealthiest woman lost more than half her fortune over the past year as China’s real estate sector was rocked by a cash crunch, a billionaire index showed Thursday. Yang Huiyan, a majority shareholder in Chinese property giant Country Garden, saw her net worth plunge by more than 52 percent to $11.3 billion from $23.7 billion a year ago, according to the

Bloomberg Billionaires Index.Yang’s fortune took a major hit on Wednesday when the Guangdong-based Country Garden’s Hong Kong-listed shares fell 15 percent after the company announced it would sell new shares to raise cash. Yang inherited her wealth when her father -Country Garden founder Yang Guoqiang -- transferred his shares to her in 2005, according to state media.

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Not mandatory for ED to supply ECIR, disclosing ground of arrest enough: SC HiIndia Newsdesk

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said supply of a copy of Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) in every case to the person concerned is not mandatory, while holding it is not equivalent to an FIR. New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday said supply of a copy of Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) in every case to the person concerned is not mandatory, while holding it is not equivalent to an FIR. A bench, headed by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and comprising Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and C.T. Ravikumar said: “Supply of a copy of ECIR in every case to the person concerned is not mandatory, it is enough if ED at the

time of arrest, discloses the grounds of such arrest.”

The bench said in view of a special mechanism envisaged by the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the ECIR cannot be equated with an FIR. “ECIR is an internal document of the ED and the fact that FIR in respect of scheduled offence has not been recorded does not come in the way of the authorities referred to in Section 48 to commence inquiry/investigation for initiating ‘civil action’ of ‘provisional

attachment’ of property being proceeds of crime,” it added. It said the argument of prejudice pressed into service by the petitioners for non-supply of ECIR deserves to be answered against the petitioners. “For, the arrested person for offence of money laundering is contemporaneously informed about the grounds of his arrest; and when produced before the Special Court, it is open to the Special Court to call upon the representative of the ED to produce relevant record concerning the case of the accused before him and look into the same for answering the need for his continued detention,” it added.

The petitioners’ counsel had argued that as per present situation, the ED can arrest an individual on the basis of an ECIR without informing him of its contents, which is per se arbitrary and violative of the constitutional rights of an accused.

Even Kings Didn’t...: Congress’s GN Azad Jabs Centre On Sonia Gandhi Probe HiIndia Newsdesk

New Delhi: The Congress alleged on Wednesday that the money-laundering law has been weaponised to target and humiliate people, and urged the Supreme Court to decide soon on the matter concerning the National HeraldAssociated Journals Limited case.

The assertion came on a day when Congress president Sonia Gandhi (75) appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the third day to face questioning in connection with a money-laundering case pertaining to with Sonia Gandhi and said political the National Herald newspaper. opponents should not be treated as The Congress also fielded its senior “enemies”. leader Ghulam Nabi Azad in solidarity Mr Azad, a prominent member of the

Nawaz Sharif wants early elections HiIndia Newsdesk

London, July 27 (IANS) Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif wants early general elections and has discussed with the senior party leadership the option of quitting the government in the Centre, media reports said.

Nawaz Sharif has discussed this several times with top leaders of the party including Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and also with the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), The News reported.

He suggested that staying in the government any longer looked set to create more problems than resolving the issues in the absence of genuine support the government should have received from all state organs, said sources.

“Group of 23 (G-23)” that has been critical of the Congress leadership, said the ED should keep in mind the age and health of Sonia Gandhi before subjecting her to repeated questioning in the case, in which party leader Rahul Gandhi has already been questioned for over 50 hours. He said the Congress chief is aged, has not been well and was admitted to a hospital, adding that she cannot withhold the pressure of probe agencies. “Even in wars, kings used to give directions that women should not be attacked and those not keeping well should be spared,” Mr Azad said, urging the agencies not to be harsh on an aged and ailing Sonia Gandhi.

Arrested Bengal Minister Used My Home As “Mini Bank”, Claims Aide: Sources like a “mini-bank”.

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Arpita Mukherjee told the ED that she was introduced to Partha Chatterjee by a Bengali actor.

Arpita Mukherjee, arrested along with Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee in a school jobs scam, has reportedly claimed that he used to stash money at her home and treat it

Arpita Mukherjee’s lawyers are likely to deny the claims of the ED in court at the next hearing and have hit out at the agency for leaking details of their investigation to the media and pointed out the lack of convictions in cases by central agencies.

Investigators had found Rs. 21 crore in cash from the home of Arpita Mukherjee, a former actor-model and a close aide of the minister. Visuals of a large pile of cash at her home emerged a day before she and Partha Chatterjee were arrested on Saturday.

Arpita Mukherjee, say sources, has told the Enforcement Directorate that “all the money used to be stashed in one room that only Partha Chatterjee and his people entered”.

Sources say she claimed that the minister used to visit her home every week or every 10 days. “Partha used my house and that of another woman as a mini-bank. That other woman is also his close friend,” Arpita Mukherjee reportedly told investigators.

HCL’s Roshni Nadar Richest Indian Woman Meanwhile, Nykaa’s Falguni Nayar has emerged as the richest self-made woman with a networth of Rs. 57,520 crore, as per the Kotak Private Banking-Hurun list.

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Mumbai: HCL Technologies’ chairperson Roshni Nadar Malhotra has retained her position as the richest woman in India, with a 54 per cent jump in her net worth to Rs. 84,330 crore in 2021. Falguni Nayar, who quit her investment banking career to start the beauty focused brand Nykaa around a decade ago, has emerged as the richest selfmade woman with a networth of Rs. 57,520 crore, as per the Kotak Private Banking-Hurun list published on Wednesday. Ms Nayar, who is 59, saw a 963 per cent increase in her wealth during the year and is also the second richest woman overall, trailing the 40-year-old Ms Malhotra, the daughter of HCL Technologies’ founder Shiv Nadar, as per the report. Biocon’s Kiran MazumdarShaw witnessed a 21 per cent decline in her fortune and has moved down one rank to be the third richest woman in the country with a wealth of Rs.29,030 crore, it said.

ED files charge sheet against Satyender Jain

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New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday filed a charge sheet before a court against arrested Delhi Health Minister Satyender Jain and others in connection with a money laundering case. It has alleged that Jain has assets disproportionate to his known source of income. The other accused have also been named. The court has accepted the prosecution complaint. On the next date of hearing, the court is likely to take cognisance of the matter.

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Tamil Nadu to provide free breakfast to govt school students HiIndia Newsdesk

C h e n n ai , ( IA N S ) Tam i l Na du government will soon provide free breakfast for students of Classes 1-5 in government schools, Chief Minister M.K.Stalin said on Wednesday.

At a function held in a government school here, chief minister Stalin told the students that as they are coming to the school in a hurry in the morning skipping breakfast, the government has decided to provide breakfast in the

government schools.

Stalin said the government order for this project was signed by him on Tuesday.

It may be recalled it was Tamil Nadu that first started to provide midday meals to government school students.

Stalin said mental and body health are both important for students and if there is self confidence then studies will not be a problem.

Hyderabad gang KT Rama Rao says Central Government rape: Four minors stifling the voice of opposition released on bail

Hyderabad, (IANS) Four minors in the sensational Jubilee Hills gangrape case have been released on bail.

The Juvenile Justice Board on Tuesday granted them bail. They were released from the Juvenile Home in Saidabad. The fifth minor, son of a legislator, remained at Juvenile Home.

His bail petition is likely to come up for hearing in Telangana High Court later in the day. Saduddin Malik, the only adult in the case, also remained in jail as his bail petition was already dismissed. Four children in conflict with law (CCLs) have come out after remaining in custody for nearly 50 days. The Juvenile Justice Board granted them bail after their counsels contended that they were entitled to bail as investigation into the case has been completed by the police.

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Hyderabad: Taking serious objection to the suspension of three TRS MPs from Rajya, IT Minister and TRS working president KT Rama Rao wondered what the BJP-led Government was afraid of and why it was suppressing the voice of opposition.

The Minister on Wednesday tweeted “Its a shame that instead of agreeing to a discussion and debate on inflation, price rise and GST hike on essentials, NPA Government decided to suspend three TRS party MPs from Rajya Sabha for 10 days,” The Minister further tweeted “What’s the Government afraid of? Why

The Minister tweeted “Its a shame that instead of agreeing to a discussion and debate on inflation, price rise and GST hike on essentials, NPA Government decided to suspend three TRS party MPs from Rajya Sabha for 10 days,” stifle the voice of opposition?”

Three TRS MPs, including Divikonda Damodar Rao, B Lingaiah Yadav and Peddiraju Ravindra and 16 other members from four other parties were suspended from Rajya Sabha on Tuesday for disrupting the proceedings in the Upper House.

Karnataka BJP Youth Worker’s Murder Triggers Big Protests

32-year-old Praveen Nettaru was hacked to death HiIndia Newsdesk

Bengaluru: Tension has gripped Karnataka’s Dakshin Kannada district after a local BJP worker was brutally hacked to death last night.

According to police, the motorcycleborne killers attacked Praveen Nettaru, a member of the BJP’s youth wing Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, while

he was returning home on his bike after shutting his poultry shop.

Local residents dialled police as the killers left Nettaru bleeding on the ground. Police rushed the 32-year-old man, his clothes drenched in blood, to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Six police teams have been formed to track down the killers, and 15 people have been taken into custody for questioning, police said. Three teams have been sent to neighbouring Keral, and Madikeri and Hassan.

The murder has sparked protests in Bellare and Sullia, with the Vishwa Hindu Parishad calling for a bandh. This morning, hundreds joined in as his body was taken to his home. Some right-wing outfits have alleged that Popular Front of India and Social Democratic Party of

Praveen Nettaru, a member of the BJP’s youth wing Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, was attacked while he was returning home on his bike last night

India are behind Nettaru’s murder.

District police chief Rushikesh Sonanay has said restrictions on public gathering have been imposed due to tension in the area. “Three assailants had come on a bike. We have information that the bike had a Kerala registration numver. We are scanning CCTV footage for clues,” he said.

Deputy Commissioner, Mangaluru, Rajendra, said the matter is being thoroughly investigated. “I spoke to the family regarding the autopsy and the funeral. We will forward the family’s requests to the government.”

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‘I was raped in K’taka church’, says victim after 12 yrs

In a shocking case, a rape survivor has approached the Karnataka Police, claiming sexual assault in a church 12 years ago.

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Bengaluru, (IANS) In a shocking case, a rape survivor has approached the Karnataka Police, claiming sexual assault in a church 12 years ago. Following the complaint, the police lodged a case against eight persons, police said on Wednesday.

According to police, among the eight accused, cases against six have been filed for attempting to hush up the case. The incident happened in 2010 in the church of Kaveri Layout near Doddabettahalli in Bengaluru’s Vidyaranyapura locality, police said. When the victim was 6 years of age, the victim was left at the Church by her parents and before leaving for work.

Everyday this was the routine and they picked her up after returning from work.

The victim alleged that accused Simon Peter took advantage of the situation in the church. He showed her obscene pictures and sexually assaulted her. She told police that the accused Simon Peter continued to assault her till she attained the age of 14 years.

The victim, who could not bear the sexual assault, had revealed this to Smauel D’souza, who also stayed in the church. The couple had reprimanded the accused person and warned him not to bother the victim.

The complainant has told the police that Samuel D’souza, with whom she had confessed about her ordeal, started blackmailing her. The second accused threatened the girl that he would make her ordeal public and also raped her for 2 years without raising any suspicion in the church or to his wife.

The girl, who was depressed after continuous sexual assaults, had lodged a complaint with the police after counselling and treatment. The six accused persons, even after coming to know of the incident of rape tried to conceal the matter, police said. The accused have been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, gang-rape and other sections.

Further investigation is on.

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2 hitmen charged with killing Ripudaman Singh Malik HiIndia Newsdesk

Vancouver, July 28 (IANS) Two hitmen have been charged with the killing of one-time Air India b ombing suspect Ripudaman Singh Malik who was gunned down in Surrey near here on July 14.

The alleged killers Tanner Fox, 21, and Jose Lopez, 23, were arrested by The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team on the basis of tips from the public.

Police have not yet confirmed whether the two men were hired to kill Malik.

Superintendent Mandeep Mooker, who heads the investigation team, told the media: ”We’re in the infancy of this investigation as it’s only 13 days old. So there’s many follow-up tasks.”

2 Indians in UN peacekeeping operation killed in DR Congo HiIndia Newsdesk

United Nations, July 26 (IANS) Two Indian police personnel in the UN peacekeeping operation in the DR Congo were killed on Tuesday during attacks on peacekeepers by local people.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar tweeted that the two were from the Border Security Force and demanded that the perpetrators be brought to justice. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres’s Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said that at the Butembo base “violent attackers snatched weapons from Congolese police and fired upon our uniformed personnel”, killing three persons with the UN mission.

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Chicago’s Favorite Lollapalooza to make Indian Debut

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Lollapalooza – the world famous music festival that has its flagship event at Chicago every year attended by over

400,000 people just announced its Indian debut. The festival has announced its venture into India and will be held on January 28 and 29 next year in Mumbai.

According to a Billboard report, Lollapalooza India will feature around 45 acts on its line up, which has yet to be announced. 60 per cent of the performers being booked will reportedly be international acts, while the remaining 40 per cent will be local performers. A line up is expected to be announced by the end of August.

Tickets will be priced from $88 (Rs 7000) onwards. Early-bird tickets will be available from August 1 onwards for festival-goes who register on the official Lollapalooza India website.

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Two Indian-origin men shot dead in Canada, 10 days after Ripudaman’s killing

Dhaliwal, along with his brother Barinder, was on a list of six men, four of them of Indian descent, released last year by the Vancouver Police Department which called them “gangsters” who “pose a significant risk to the safety of the public”.

Police Chief Adam Palmer warned while releasing their pictures, “Our police intelligence leads us to believe HiIndia Newsdesk that the individuals we have identified New York, July 25 (IANS) Two Indian- today may be targeted by rival gang origin men have been shot dead in members”.

Canada, 10 days after an eerily similar Dhaliwal was a member of a gang killing of Ripudaman Singh Malik, known as “Brothers Keeper” (BK), while who had been acquitted of charges of Gill was not known to be involved with bombing an Air India plane, according gangs, the Vancouver Sun reported. to media reports.

Dhaliwal’s brother was killed last year Meninder Dhaliwal and Satindera Gill in April, the newspaper’s website said. were killed on Sunday at the British CTV said that the Integrated Homicide Columbia resort village of Whistler.

Investigation Team (IHIT) confirmed The two latest victims were shot in Dhaliwal and Gill had been targeted and broad daylight while sitting in a car in the shooting was linked to an ongoing a public place like Ripudaman Malik gang conflict in British Columbia’s and as in that incident, a car was also Lower Mainland region that includes found burning nearby, according to Vancouver. media reports.

The Sun said that the BK has been The two incidents, however, have not involved in violent conflicts over the been linked by officials. years with the gang known as “United Two persons who have not been Nations” and with some members of publicly identified have been arrested “Red Scorpions”. in connection with the latest killings, It said that last year Dhaliwal’s brother CTV reported quoting officials.

Harb was killed outside a Vancouver But there have been no arrests as yet in restaurant when he was with him and the killing of Malik.

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Former Maryland House Delegate, Aruna Miller is likely to be elected as the next Lieutenant Governor of Maryland.

Miller is the running mate of Wes Moore, the winner of the Democratic nomination for Governor of Maryland.

Miller was born in Hyderabad, India and moved to the US when she was 7-yearsold. In the past, she has worked on the House Ways and Means Committee and on the Appropriations Committee.

If elected, Miller will go on to become the first Indian American to be the Lieutenant Governor of any state.

Three-day northeast festival in Bangkok from July 29

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Guwahati, (IANS) A three-day festival would commence in Bangkok on July 29 to showcase northeast India and explore the shared history, officials said on Sunday.

In the second edition of the ‘Northeast India Festival’, a series of discussions, exhibitions, buyer-seller meets, cultural progammes and fashion events would be held at the Central World in Bangkok, which will also be a part of the events to celebrate 75 years of India-Thailand diplomatic ties. The first edition of the festival was organised in February 2019 when it was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

With support from the Indian Embassy in Bangkok and various state governments in the northeast, the festival is being organised by the Guwahati based socio-cultural trust, Trend MMS.

Instacart’s Indian-American Founder Apoorva Mehta calls it quit

Board of Directors, effective as Mehta moves out from the board once Instacart becomes a public company.

“Since I transitioned from CEO to Executive Chairman a year ago, I realised that I want to pursue a new mission and I want to do it with the same singular focus that I had while building Instacart. Stepping off the board will allow me to do just that,” Mehta said in a tweet late on Friday.

Simo, a former Facebook executive, took over as CEO of Instacart when Mehta departed that role, and will be the future executive chairman of the board.

“Mehta realised more than a decade US-based Instacart’s Founder and Executive Chairman Apoorva Mehta ago that grocery delivery was a core consumer need. He worked tirelessly HiIndia Newsdesk with the team to create and build a Since I transitioned from CEO to successful model that allows consumers to access same-day delivery from their Executive Chairman a year ago, favorite grocers,” said Simo.

I realised that I want to pursue a Simo thanked him “for all he has done new mission and I want to do it with for Instacart over the last decade”. the same singular focus that I had Instacart, partners with more than while building Instacart. Stepping 800 national, regional, and local retail brands to facilitate online shopping, off the board will allow me to do just delivery and pickup services from more that,” Mehta said in a tweet than 70,000 stores across more than 5,500 cities in North America on its New Delhi, (IANS) US-based Instacart’s Marketplace.

Founder and Executive Chairman Apoorva Mehta has announced to step “Mehta created a company that is down from the online grocery delivery transforming the grocery industry. service he founded nearly a decade ago. His hard work and dedication brought Instacart announced that CEO Fidji Instacart into the homes of millions Simo has been appointed as Chair of the of customers,” said Instacart Board Member Jeff Jordan.

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Surat man started business two years ago at age 83, today turnover is in crores Nanaji, an 85-year-old, has become a millionaire at retirement age in Surat.

Within two years of starting a business at a very old age, Nanaji has achieved tremendous success.

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anaji, an 85-year-old, has become a millionaire at retirement age in Surat.

Within two years of starting a business at a very old age, Nanaji has achieved tremendous success.

Radhakrishan Chaudhary popularly known as ‘Nanaji’ hails from Bhagalpur in Bihar, came to Gujarat in 2010 and made Surat his home. In the family there is his wife, three daughters, and their children. B.Com and LLB Radhakrishan Chaudhary was attracted to Ayurveda since childhood. He told IANS that he had such a keen interest in Ayurveda that he would seek treatment for any health problem only with Ayurveda. His library has a collection of over 2500 books related to Ayurveda.

Chaudhary said, “My father had a textile business in Bihar. After graduating in law, I joined the family business. Even then the study of Ayurveda continued but it remained limited to an interest and hobby only.

After a few years my hair started falling. I once again looked to Ayurveda to find a cure and prepared hair oil recipes, but as I was busy with my textile business, I could not find time to refine the oil formula.”

Talking about the birth of the ‘Avimee’ business, he said, “After corona, my daughter Vinita’s hair also

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fell a lot. My daughter told me that since you have studied Ayurveda so much, you should make an oil so that people’s problems are lessened. So, I made the oil. For this I paid attention to small details and procured materials from all over the country. I made sure the ingredients came from the right

I made the oil. For this I paid attention to small details and procured materials from all over the country. I made sure the ingredients came from the right place and were of the best quality. place and were of the best quality.”

He added “I first experimented on myself. The result was that at the age of 85 my hair started growing and that too black. I was convinced that what I was making was good. Then my wife and my daughter started using the oil. They also started benefiting within two to three months. Then our relatives and neighbours started demanding the oil. My daughter’s son shared

this video on Instagram and other social media. After that, so many orders started pouring in that it became difficult to handle.”

Chaudhary says that after getting results, the customers increased. “My grandson created the website and named it Avimee after my three daughters, Avni, Vinita and Meenakshi. People used to place orders after seeing the reels on social media. We must have received about 20,000 orders in a single week. We didn’t have the resources to deal with them. So, we couldn’t fulfil the orders, people started saying we are scamming.

Finally, we had to start a factory to satisfy the demand.

My family and everyone around appreciate my activity.

My family supports me. That is why I am successful.”

About the marketing of this oil, he said that “in the beginning when there was no promotion, it was sold only through friends or relatives. When it was started from home, about 110 to 200 bottles were sold in a month. Related matters like marketing and sales are taken care of by my grandson and his wife. We now manufacture the oil and many other related products.

As the demand grew, more products were marketed based on research.”

About the success achieved in a single year, he says, “we have not spent a single rupee on advertisement. People market us from their own experience, I have been using herbal products for years so I have confidence in my products. But I never thought that I would get such success in one year. I believe destiny decides everything; we are just puppets in time’s hand”.

Radhakrishan Chaudhary’s grandson and his wife Ambika Agarwal state that they create insta reels and produce products from premium materials. “We do not spend extra on marketing. We sell products at prices that everyone can afford. We do not compare with any other brand’s products. We are still working on launching more products.”

Indians lead immigrants in the diverse backgrounds, hailing “The research shows the importance US who founded more than half from 57 countries. India, with 66 of immigrants in cutting-edge of America’s startups valued at $1 companies, is the leading country companies and the US economy billion or higher (unicorns), and of origin for the immigrant at a time when US immigration four out of 10 immigrants who founders of US billion-dollar policies have pushed talent to other have founded multiple billion- companies,” the report said late countries for talent,” said Stuart dollar enterprises are from India, a on Tuesday.

Anderson, the author of the study new report has revealed. A report Immigrants from Israel founded and NFAP’s executive director. by the National Foundation for the second-most billion-dollar “ T h e s t o r y o f i m m i g r a n t American Policy (NFAP) said that companies with 54, followed by entrepreneurs and billiondollar Indians founded 66 companies the UK (27), Canada (22) and companies is not only about with a valuation of over $1 billion. China (21). impressive numbers but about Four of them -- Mohit Aron “Immigrants have started more than immigrants coming to this country, (Nutanix and Cohesity), Ashutosh half (319 of 582, or 55 per cent) working hard and achieving the Garg (Bloomreach and Eightfold. of America’s startup companies American Dream,” he added. The ai), Ajeet Singh (Nutanix and valued at $1 billion or more, collective value of the over 300 ThoughtSpot) and Jyoti Bansal according to the report. immigrant-founded US companies (AppDynamics and Harness) -- Moreover, nearly two-thirds is $1.2 trillion, which is more than are among those who founded (64 per cent) of US billion- the value of all the companies listed multiple billion-dollar enterprises dollar companies (unicorns) on the main stock markets of many in the US. were founded or cofounded by countries, including Argentina, “Immigrant entrepreneurs in US immigrants or the children of Colombia, Peru, Portugal, Ireland, billion-dollar startups come from immigrants.

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People of Sri Lanka have high regard and respect for Narendra Modi, Indian Govt: Senthil Thondaman Senthil Thondaman is the President of the Ceylon Workers Congress, the largest trade union in the island nation. He was the former Chief Minister of Uva province in Sri Lanka and also a former minister in the same province. His party, the Ceylon Workers Congress has two Members of Parliament. Thondaman is a passionate Jallikattu fan and has created awareness of Jallikattu across the globe. He spoke to IANS in a telephonic interview: Senthil Thondaman is the President of the Ceylon Workers Congress, the largest trade union in the island nation. He was the former Chief Minister of Uva province in Sri Lanka and also a former minister in the same province. His party, the Ceylon Workers Congress has two Members of Parliament. Thondaman is a passionate Jallikattu fan and has created awareness of Jallikattu across the globe. He spoke to IANS in a telephonic interview: Q: Sri Lanka is reeling under a crisis and the situation is grim. How do you rate the present situation and what is the future?

A: Sri Lanka is indeed passing through a tough phase. However, we are a democratic country and we do have our own strengths. With a new government in place we have to see how they are able to tackle this issue.

We are optimistic but there will not be solutions overnight and will take time. I New Delhi: Accusing Uttar Pradesh’s BJP-led government of religious dis cr iminat ion, Hyderab ad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has said that while kanwariyas are greeted with aerial flower showers, Muslims suffer demolition of homes.

Sp e a king to t he me dia outside parliament, he said, “You are using taxpayers’ money to shower flowers from a helicopter. Very good. We are just saying, show some mercy on us too, treat us equally. If you are showering flowers on them, at least don’t raze our homes,” he said.

Mr Owaisi’s remarks come after viral visuals showed Meerut’s police chief and district magistrate shower flower petals on kanwariyas. Also, in Hapur, a police inspector was seen on camera applying pain-relief spray on the legs of a Kanwariya.

“Good that you are massaging their feet, but then you take a Muslim youth in Saharanpur and beat him. Do not discriminate. The Constitution does not allow it,” he said.

Asked if he was referring to the row over namaz near Lucknow’s Lulu Mall, Mr Owaisi replied, “We want to know, the ones who read namaz there, which God were they praying to by facing that direction? And they finished namaz in 18 seconds!”

feel that things will change for the better if the government gets its act together.

Q: There was stiff opposition to the Rajapaksa family and even Ranil

Q:Isyourpartyjoiningthegovernment?

A: We have two Members of Parliament and at present, we are not in the cabinet.

In future days, we will have to see about that proposition. Anyway, let us wait.

Wickremesinghefacedarebellionfrom the public. Your comments?

Q:HowwastheIndiangovernment’s A: There was public ire against the response to the Sri Lankan crisis?

Rajapaksa family and people vented their anger. People were suffering from all sorts of problems including a shortage of food and all essential commodities.

Jobs were not there and unemployment was at an all-time high. The foreign exchange reserve was woefully short and even essential commodities could not be imported including fuel and food items. This led to total chaos and the government was found wanting. As far as Ranil Wickremesinghe is concerned, he is one of the most experienced parliamentarians in the country and he should be given some time to perform and let us see how things turn out.

A: The Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi helped us with all the support we needed under the “Neighbourhood first” policy. The timely support and help given by the Indian government and the specific interest shown by the Indian Prime Minister in our crisis have given a fillip to our position. We were provided with all the essentials by the Government of India and the people of Sri Lanka have high regard and respect for the Indian Prime Minister and the Indian government.

Q : China is having several commercial

interestsinSriLanka.Howdoyourate therelationshipofthepeoplewiththe

Chinese and India?

A: You see both are totally different.

India and Sri Lanka have an umbilical cord and we are culturally, socially, and religiously bound by each other. People do consider Indians as our brothers and the love and respect for India are totally different from that of the Chinese.

China is a country with whom we have commercial tie-ups but the relationship with India is totally different. Indians are like brothers to we Sri Lankans.

Q: There were reports of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) getting their act together and coming back to Sri Lanka. Your comments!

A: I don’t think that there is any possibility of the LTTE coming back in Sri Lanka.

There are no such political moves as such in Sri Lanka at present and the possibility of the LTTE getting their act together is

very untrue. Such reports don’t give the correct grassroots picture.

“Flowers For Kanwariyas, Bulldozers For Us”: A Owaisi Slams UP Government

Hitting back at the BJP’s charge that his politics is “divisive”, Asaduddin Owaisi said his politics is for equality.

Hitting back at the BJP’s charge that his politics is “divisive”, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief said his politics is for equality.

Earlier, the Hyderabad MP shared news reports on kanwariyas on his Twitter handle and asked, “Traffic diversion

for one religion and bulldozer action for another. Why?” Countering Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “revdi culture” swipe, targeting Opposition parties for promising freebies, Mr Owaisi asked if the treatment of kanwariyas did not

amount to “revdi culture”. “Is this not revri culture? If a Muslim reads namaz in the open for a few minutes, mayhem follows. Just for their religion, Muslims are facing bullets, custodial torture, NSA, UAPA, lynching and bulldozers,” he said.

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Hindi film industry needs to pull up its socks : Farhan Farhan Akhtar has said that while

’Screw Dheela’: Tiger Shroff to star in Karan Johar’s new action entertainer film The official announcement of the leading lady and the release date of the film is still awaited. ’Screw Dheela’ marks the first ever onscreen collaboration of Tiger with director Shashank Khaitan. Soon after the ’Heropanti 2’ actor shared the announcement video, fans flooded the comment section with heart and fire emoticons. ”Punches hain tight, Par iska #ScrewDheela hai! Bringing to you an action-packed entertainer - directed by Shashank Khaitan and starring yours truly! Coming soon..”

working in the superhero OTT series ’Ms. Marvel’ was an amazing experience for him and people enjoy superhero movies, but Hindi film heroes have been doing what superheroes do -- that too a long time. ”Our heroes have been beating up an array of bad guys and sending them flying in the air since time immemorial,” pointed out Farhan, who is well-known for cult hits such as ’Dil Chaahta Hai’, ’Lakshya’ and ’Don’, and now for web series.

Fa r h a n d w a s s p e a k i n g d u r i n g a conversation with The Russo Brothers, who were in Mumbai to promote their action film for Netflix, ’The Gray Man’.

Bollywood has taken a beating of late as it faces stiff competition at the box office from superhero films and content coming from South India. Farhan, who also runs the production company Excel Entertainment with Ritesh Sidhwani, said that while Hindi films may not have big budgets to compete with content from Hollywood, the industry as a whole needs to pull up its socks. ”We as India’s film fraternity may not have

Farhan Akhtar has said that while working in the superhero OTT series ’Ms. Marvel’ was an amazing experience for him and people enjoy superhero movies, but Hindi film heroes have been doing what superheroes do -- that too a long time.

huge spending power on VFX or budgets like the films in the west, but we need to up our game as the audience now has access to content from all over the world,” tje actor-directorproducer concluded.

W On her b’day, JLo appears in her birthday suit

On her 53rd birthday, actress-singer Jennifer Lopez treated her fans with an unusual surprise. The ’On the Floor’ hitmaker shared a nude picture of herself as she launched her JLo Beauty.

The said picture was featured in a video campaign shared on Instagram, reports aceshowbiz.com.

Alongside the post, she wrote: ”We give all this care and attention to the skin on our face, but we sometimes neglect the body. It was important to me to create a skincare routine for the body to address its specific and unique needs, and we started with the booty!” ”Today’s my birthday and I am gifting YOU with a special drop of #JLoBody FIRM + FLAUNT Targeted Booty Balm,” she added. ”Head over to JLoBeauty.com to shop the video for some seriously sexy science for your best assets! #JLoBeauty.”

hile the song has been choreographed Ganesh Acharya, it will also mark Kartik’s first collaboration with him. It is said to be a big dance number that will have around 200 dancers and junior artists. The song will be shot in Haryana. The actor shared a photo with the choreographer on Saturday and wrote, ”First song with Master Ji. Actually Master G - G for Genius.

Something really different from what i have done till date. Wait for it @ganeshacharyaa #Shehzada #RohitDhawan.”

Luka Chuppi actors Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon are all set to reunite Shehzada, directed by Rohit Dhawan.

The film, which was expected to

Kartik Aaryan says fans can expect big dance numbers in Shehzada: ‘Wait for it’ release around the festive season i n N o v e m b e r, has now b e e n rescheduled to a Valentines season release. The film wi l l rele as e on February 10, 2023.

On the film front, the actor has Shehzada, Captain India, Freddy, Kabir Khan’s next and Sajid Nadiadwala’s untitled next in his lineup ahead.

Deepika Padukone has a fierce role in ’Pathaan’ : Siddharth Anand Yash Raj Films has closely guarded every single element of their marquee tentpole Pathaan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. The Siddharth Anand directorial has been riding on tremendous buzz and anticipation and the makers decided to release the first look of SRK in and as Pathaan on June 25, which incidentally marked 30 glorious years of the actor’s incredible career. Today, on July 25th, which marks six months to Pathaan, YRF has released a glimpse of the leading lady of Pathaan and Deepika Padukone is looking fierce in it! Director Siddharth Anand says, “Deepika Padukone is a massive, massive star (I have to say it twice) and her presence in Pathaan makes our film even more exciting and grand. No one has yet seen her look in Pathaan and we are thrilled to present a glimpse of her in our action spectacle.

Deepika has a fierce role that will blow everyone’s mind.”

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Bollywood will cast the 10 people they always cast: Masaba

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Feeling validated after the eponymous show’s success, Masaba says OTT content matches her sensibilities as she readies for comedy’s second season

he couturier in Masaba Gupta believes in having fun with her designs and enjoying her craft. The actor in her, too, seems to follow the same philosophy. With ’Masaba Masaba’ and her segment in ’Modern Love Mumbai’, it’s easy to see that Gupta is enjoying expressing her creative side in front of the camera. She admits that the response to the opening season of Masaba Masaba made her feel validated as an actor. “Modern Love got good reviews as well. That was even more comforting. I have grown up seeing a certain style of acting in Hindi cinema, which is typically an exaggerated form.

So, I didn’t know that there is an audience for the subtle [performance] that I do. With

OTT, a new style of acting is being appreciated. So, I feel validated. But I want to play a lot more with dialect and characters,” she shares.

For now though, it’s time for Gupta to become the character she has known all her life — herself — as she presents the second season of the Netflix comedy. While the Sonam Nair-directed series will see some familiar faces from the opening season in Neena Gupta and Neil Bhoopalam, actors Ram Kapoor, Kusha Kapila, and Barkha Singh have also joined the cast. Gupta notes that the upcoming edition touches on the subject of mental health.

“Mental health is a conversation that you cannot ignore in today’s day and age, but it has to be addressed [responsibly]. We have done it in a way that people will at least take the first step to tackle their mental health issues.”

A successful fashion house, an eponymous series, and a successful anthology. Is Bollywood the next stop for the designer-turned-actor? “I have a full life being an entrepreneur. Until it absolutely fulfils me as an actor, I won’t do [a film]. To be honest, Bollywood will do what it does — they will still cast the 10 people that they always have been casting.

Kaun Banega Crorepati 14: Aamir Khan to be first guest Kaun Banega Crorepati is back on Indian Television! Amitabh Bachchan will be back on the hot seat as a host with season 14 and the first guest is Aamir Khan. The actor will appear on the premiere of the new season to promote his upcoming film Laal Singh Chaddha which is set to release on August 11, 2022. The new season will premiere on August 7, 2022.

Mumbai Police probe death threats to actress Katrina Kaif

Akshay Kumar becomes highest taxpayer in India Actor Akshay Kumar, who is one of the top-paid stars in Bollywood, has been reportedly felicitated by the Income Tax department as the ’highest taxpayer’ in the country again. An honorary certificate for Akshay from the Income Tax Department has been doing the rounds on the internet. The particular news has left Akshay’s fans elated.

Reacting to the viral ’samman patra’, a social media user tweeted, ”According to haters, some journalists, fans of other actors he is not a Global superstar, he don’t have HGOTY, not much BB, he is Canadian and many more things but still he is paying highest income tax than rest of the industry from last 5 years. My superstar.”

Another one wrote, ”Income Tax Department has felicitated Superstar @akshaykumar with a Samman Patra and termed him highest taxpayer from the Hindi film industry. Haters must see this before calling him Canadian.”

The Mumbai Police have registered a complaint by Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal against a person who has allegedly threatened his British-wife, actress Katrina Kaif, an official said here on Monday. The complaint has been lodged by Santacruz Police Station against the person for posting death threats on social media and stalking the 39-year-old Katrina.

The police have filed the plea under various sections of Indian Penal Code and IT Act and are probing the matter, said the official.

National Awards 2022:

Rohit Shetty Congratulates Ajay Devgn On His Big Win If one had to make a list of friendships in Bollywood that have stood the test of time, Rohit Shetty and Ajay Devgn’s bond would top the list. Friends from before the two made their mark as two of the country’s biggest entertainers, Rohit and Ajay have managed to translate their personal bond into a very fruitful professional relationship as well. So, when Ajay Devgn won his third National Award for Best Actor at the 68th National Awards on Friday, Rohit dropped a very special message for his friend. Sharing an image of the two of them hugging, Rohit said, “Zakhm. The Legend Of Bhagat Singh. And now Tanhaji. Three national awards. One man. Ajay Devgn.” He also added a happy emoji on the Instagram Stories post.

Neeraj Pandey, Manoj Bajpayee reunite for docuseries ’Secrets Of The Kohinoor’

Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey and actor Manoj Bajpayee are reuniting for a new docuseries ’Secrets Of The Kohinoor’, the first look of which was unveiled on Monday. The two have earlier worked on projects such as ’Special 26’, ’Aiyaary’ and ’Secrets Of Sinauli: Discovery Of The Century’.

The streaming docu-series will explore the story behind the famed diamond which is a part of the British Crown Jewels, Weighing 105.6 carats (21.12 g). It is currently set in the Crown of the Queen.

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Hindus Urge Spain Brewery To Remove Goddess Lakshmi Image From Its Beer And Apologize HiIndia Newsdesk

NEVADA- Upset Hindus are urging Artes (Barcelona, Spain) based microbrewery Societat Cervesera Artesenca to apologize and remove the image of Hindu deity Lakshmi from its MandarIPA beer, calling it highly inappropriate.

Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that inappropriate usage of sacred Hindu deities or concepts or symbols or icons for commercial or other agenda was not okay as it hurt the devotees.

Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, indicated

that goddess Lakshmi was highly revered in Hinduism and she was meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not to be used in selling beer. Moreover, linking a deity

with an alcoholic beverage was very disrespectful, Zed added.

Breweries should not be in the business of religious appropriation, sacrilege, and ridiculing entire communities. It

Bailey’s Extreme Abortion Stance Threatens Illinois Women HiIndia Newsdesk

CHICAGO, IL — Today, Indiana lawmakers are gathering for a special session to debate a near-total abortion ban, essentially eliminating a woman’s right to choose just one state over from Illinois. If the GOP gets their way, Hoosiers’ access to abortion could be prohibited with extremely to seek an abortion, to the Mississippi limited exemptions. In the Republican House Speaker saying he doesn’t believe dominated legislature, all that’s left to in abortions for 12-year-old survivors of decide is how far they will go to restrict incest, to a Wisconsin GOP candidate women’s rights. Even more disturbing calling the hypothetical example of a is back home, Darren Bailey’s extreme 14-year-old survivor of incest the “perfect stance on abortion would take the example” for an abortion ban––Darren proposed Indiana law one step further Bailey has had numerous opportunities and eliminate protections for survivors to repudiate his extreme views and has of rape and incest. refused.

From a 10-year-old survivor of rape “All eyes are on Illinois as the only safe being forced to travel across state lines haven for abortion in the Midwest, but

Sixteen Lost Migrants Rescued In Mountains

OCOTILLO, CA – U.S. Border Patrol agents from El Centro Sector rescued sixteen undocumented individuals in the Jacumba Wilderness region.

The rescue started at approximately 12:15 a.m., Thursday, when Sector Dispatch notified El Centro station of a 9-1-1 call, they received from an individual who stated he was lost along with fifteen other individuals and needed assistance.

Agents in the field were notified of the distress call and responded to the last known GPS coordinates provided. At approximately 2:32 a.m., agents located all sixteen lost individuals one mile north of the U.S./Mexico border.

Border Patrol Agents Enter Water, Rescue Migrants HiIndia Newsdesk

EDINBURG, TX– Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents performed two separate water rescues and located lost migrants.

On July 24th, 2022, A McAllen Border Patrol Station (MCS) small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) operator obtained visual of a group of seven suspected non-citizens near Mission, Texas. Agents arrived and immediately located five of the seven subjects while other agents continued to search for the remaining two. Agents located two men unresponsive and floating in the Inspiration Canal. The agents immediately entered the canal and removed the men from the water.

Once out of the canal, the agents began resuscitation efforts, and one man soon began to breathe on his own.

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abortion will only remain safe and legal in Illinois if we come together to reelect Governor Pritzker,” said JB for Governor Press Secretary Eliza Glezer. “Under Governor Pritzker’s leadership, Illinois prepared for the dreaded day that a 50-year-precedent would be tossed aside, but all of our progress will be for naught if Darren Bailey is given the opportunity to reverse course and allow the government to control a woman’s bodily autonomy.”

Governor Pritzker has been at the forefront of the fight for women’s rights because he trusts women. The governor worked to protect reproductive rights in state law so women have the ability to make their own personal health care decisions even as the U.S. Supreme Court and neighboring states are hellbent on taking us backwards.

was deeply trivializing of immensely venerated Hindu deity Lakshmi to be portrayed on a beer label, Rajan Zed emphasized.

Moreover, showing goddess Lakshmi holding hops fruit in her hand instead of traditional lotus was offensive, Zed noted. Hindus were for free artistic expression and speech as much as anybody else if not more. But faith was something sacred and attempts at trivializing it were insensitive, Zed added.

MandarIPA beer, whose ingredients include tangerines, is priced at €2.18 at the website of Societat Cervesera Artesenca, whose history goes back to 2008.

Fourteen letters were sent to New Jersey businesses in all, cautioning them to “cease and desist from failing to disclose the total selling price of merchandise and not notifying consumers of card surcharges, the agencies said.

JERSEY CITY, NJ- More and more consumers have been surprised in recent months when restaurants started charging a fee to use a credit or debit card without telling consumers ahead of time.

While the charges are legal, failing to disclose them is not. be notified of the existence of a credit In response to complaints, the Attorney surcharge before they order a meal,” General and the Division of Consumer bill sponsor Deputy Assembly Speaker Affairs has sent out cease and desist Matthew Platkin said. “Any card Paul Moriarty, D-Gloucester, said warning letters to more than a dozen surcharges need to be communicated when the bill was introduced in June. restaurants, retailers and service clearly and in advance.”

“A reasonable consumer may choose to providers, alerting the merchants that As business are facing higher costs, dine elsewhere or stop at an ATM rather they must disclose the total selling price, they’re starting to pass on the fees they than pay the additional fee.” including credit and debit surcharges, are charged from financial institutions Violations would fall under the to consumers. to process credit and debit cards.

Consumer Fraud Act and lead to a fine Fourteen letters were sent to New Jersey A new bill would require notification of not more than $10,000 for a first businesses in all, cautioning them to by all merchants, but it specifically offense and not more than $20,000 for “cease and desist from failing to disclose addresses restaurants, saying the any subsequent offense, the bill says. the total selling price of merchandise notification must be “in the customer If merchant is improperly charging and not notifying consumers of card entry area or on a printed menu.” It will customers or failing to disclose charges surcharges, the agencies said. also prohibit businesses from charging in advance, you can file a complaint “Consumers deserve to know exactly consumers a fee that’s larger than what at njconsumeraffairs.gov or call (800) how much they are paying for a product it pays to the credit card processor.

242-5846. or a service, acting Attorney General “A person dining out at a restaurant must

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Laxmi, The Leading South Asian Food Brand Celebrates 50 Years Of Bringing ‘Home’ To You! HiIndia Newsdesk

JACKSON HTS, NY – For over 50 years Laxmi has done just this – enabled millions of South Asian families stay connected to their roots by providing them quality ingredients to help them cook their traditional dishes and experience home away from home.

Established in 1970 in Jackson Heights, NY by G.L. Soni and his brother K.L. Soni, the impetus for their business venture , House of Spices was Mrs. Shobhna Soni who was tired of eating yogurt and potatoes as a new bride in a new country.

This gave these entrepreneurs the idea to start a business that would bring Indian ingredients like daal and spices

to the USA and allow the diaspora here to enjoy the taste of home. But it didn’t stop with dals and spices – their business soon expanded to include flours, rice, oil, ghee, juices and many other traditional ingredients essential for South Asian cooking. Their success was unstoppable, and the House of Spices’ flagship brand

‘Laxmi’ became a household name in no time. Time flew and the torch was passed on to Neil and Amrapali Soni. They recognized the hard work and passion that built the business and decided to enhance the Laxmi brand by giving it a new look. These exciting brand building effortsled to a logo update and the signing of Bollywood Superstar Shilpa Shetty as its brand ambassador. Ms. Shetty, who is known for her holistic approach to diet, nutrition, and fitness was the perfect choice to represent the renewed look for Laxmi, priming it for a perfect 50th birthday celebration. Laxmi has now forayed into the convenience food category with a frozen range of products that includes vegetables, Samosas, Naan’s

and many more items to be added to the roster in the following months.

According to Neil and Amrapali Soni, this journey to 50 would not have been possible without the support of the South Asian community. The Soni family’s vision for their business continues to put quality at the forefront of everything they do and carry on the tradition of excellence. To mark this legacy milestone ,Laxmi is currently Celebrating #50YearsOfLaxmi campaign.

When asked about the campaign Suhasinee Patil ,VP Marketing shared that as Laxmi turns 50 we wanted to honor our consumers and our community by inviting them to share stories about their journey in US.

‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Grand Celebration Of 75th India’s I-Day By FIA Chicago HiIndia Newsdesk

C H I C A G O, I L Federation of Indian Association, Chicago is celebrating 75 years of Indep endent India under the banner of “ The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”. This is very special for all of us as INDIA completes 75 years of independence. FIA celebrations include the grand India Day Parade at the Devon Ave, Chicago on Saturday, 6th August at 11 pm. The Indian National flag rising will be on 15th August at the prestigious Daley Center in Chicago Downtown, and there will

be a patriotic Gala Banquet on Friday, 12th August to commemorate and recognize the people who have been serving the community selflessly. “The entire Indian diaspora living the United States is very excited and looking forward to FIA annual India day Parade and celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, said Rakesh Malhotra, President of the Federation of Indian Associations, Chicago FIA has been organizing these events for the past forty years here in Chicago, in which the spirit of the freedom movement, honor to the martyrs, and their vow to develop India can be experienced. “It is important to make the new generation aware of India’s freedom struggle and the contributions made by the freedom fighters to get India its independence. Our goal is to inspire the young generation to connect with their roots, values, and rich heritage and work hard to make India Vishwa Guru Again”, said Rakesh Malhotra, President of the Federation. Miss India Worldwide Khushi Patel has been invited to India Day Parade. Indian diaspora living

from Chicago land are excited about participation in the Grand Parade. Multiple community-based organizations representing various Indian states like Bengal, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala will be showcasing their decorative floats during the grand parade to commemorate 75 years of Independence. Consul General of Chicago Amit Kumar, US Congressman Danny Davis, Congressman Raja Krishnamurthy, Congressman Brad Schneider, Alderman Debra Silverstein, Alderman Shweta Baid, Prominent Community leaders including Dr Bharat Barai, Dr Darshan Sigh Dhaliwal, Mr Santosh Kumar, Executive Director MAFS , Dr. Ram Chakroborty, founder of Chicago Kali Bari and Mrs. Smita Shah President & CEO of Spaan Tech. are likely to attend the FIA India@75-day events. Aparna Chakravarty, Mrs India Worldwide 2ndRU will be joining the Chicago Kali Bari colorful float to reflect the spirit of community and festivity.

Vadodara Man, Guilty of International Parental Kidnapping Zofeen Maqsood

An Indian American man who lived in Edison, NJ has been convicted of international parental kidnapping.

Amitkumar Kanubhai Patel from Vadodara, Gujarat who formerly lived in Edison took his US born child to India and then did not bring it back to the mother. Patel was convicted last week of one count of international parental kidnapping following a fiveday trial before US District Judge Renee Marie Bumb in Camden federal court in New Jersey.

The international parental kidnapping offense of which Patel stands convicted carries a maximum penalty of three years in prison and a maximum fine of USD 250,000.

Patel is a naturalised US citizen who had been living in India. He was convicted of obstructing the parental rights of his child’s mother by kidnapping the child and failing to return the child to the mother in the US.

Amitkumar Kanubhai Patel from Vadodara, Gujarat who formerly lived in Edison took his US born child to India and then did not bring it back to the mother. Patel was convicted last week of one count of international parental kidnapping following a five-day trial before US District Judge Renee Marie Bumb in Camden federal court in New Jersey.

According to documents filed in this case, the child’s mother and Patel were in a relationship and lived together in NJ. They were never married. According to the child’s mother, Patel wanted to take the child to India to introduce him to Patel’s parents and also get a DNA testing which he claimed was necessary to get Patel’s family owned property in India. Reportedly, Patel also told the mother that to get an Indian visa for the child, he need to get the

sole custody. Patel then directed the mother to tell the court that there was a mutual understanding regarding the custody of their child and tell that as she was unemployed she could not care for the child.

Patel then flew to India with the child and after several days phoned the mother to say that they won’t be bringing back the child.

This is when, the mother obtained a legal counsel, and in 2018, the New Jersey Superior Court, entered an order that directed Patel to return the child to the United States.

In 2020, Patel and the child flew to the UK, where he was arrested upon arrival based on a provisional arrest request submitted by the United States.

After a custody hearing in London, court ordered it was in the best interest of the child that the child be returned to his paternal grandparents in India. Patel was extradited to the US in September 2021 to stand trial in the case.

USCIS Extends COVID-19-Related Flexibilities

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WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through Oct. 23, 2022, to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors. Under these flexibilities, USCIS considers a response received within 60 calendar days after the due date set forth in the following requests or notices before taking any action, if the request or notice was issued between March 1, 2020, and Oct. 23, 2022

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Grand Opening Of Alexandria Bay Port Of Entry HiIndia Newsdesk

ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY – On July 19, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony the brand new stateof-the-art Port of Entry at Alexandria Bay. The completion of this modernization project was a long time coming, with an unanticipated pandemic during the middle of construction. The main goal of the port expansion project was to increase efficiency and improve traffic flow.

Back on August 30, 2017, the Port of Entry began a $215 million expansion project. The Port of Entry is located on Wellesley Island, New York which is on the western part of the Saint Lawrence River. The port is the sixth busiest crossing on the U.S.-Canadian border, processing nearly 600,000 passenger vehicles each year.

The Port of Entry has existed since 1938 when the Thousand Islands International Bridge System was constructed. The Bridge System connects Wellesley Island to Hill Island in Ontario, Canada. The previous Main Administration Building and Passenger Processing Facility was

Alexandria Bay, N.Y. Port of Entry ribbon cutting ceremony.

built in 1975 by the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority. Over the years, the facility became outdated and no longer met the needs of the agency.

The port expansion project included two phases, with the phase one being completed in October 2020. Phase two was completed in March 2022, that included the construction of passenger inbound and outbound inspection areas and the port administration.

“It’s a state of the art facility that greatly

enhances our officers ability to screen incoming passenger and commercial traffic,” said Area Port Director Timothy Walker. The facility is completely modernized and includes Port Director Offices, a conference room, a Mission Support Suite, a computer lab, a muster room and an agriculture lab.

Additionally, the facility has a suite for Homeland Security Investigations.

The port also has a passenger secondaryinspection plaza and a bus inspection

site that has Non-Intrusive Inspection Equipment. Lastly, the facility has interview rooms, a seizure-processing room, holding areas for detention and a tactical and physical training area with a weapons support room.

The facility is equipped with is eight passenger inspection lanes to include a bus lane, an enclosed passenger secondary inspection building with a vehicle lift and canopy for secondary inspection parking. To accommodate outbound inspections, the facility has an outbound processing office with two outbound inspection lanes and an outbound secondary inspection canopy.

The biggest features of this new facility are the increased space created for queuing traffic and the additional booths to process passenger, cargo and bus traffic. The new port was built about 300 yards south of the old facility. The old port was so close to the border line that there was never any room to queue the vehicles during high volume traffic.

This has always caused traffic issues and delays to our neighbors to the north,” said Assistant Area Port Director Kurt Tennant.

Indian American Bay Area Students Indian American Youths Win Named Leaders By Bank Of America California Endowment Award

(L-R) Ishaan Brar, 18 & Dipti Venkatesh, 16 Bonisha Maitra

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA- Every summer, Bank of America selects high school students to be part of their Student Leaders Program, an eight week paid summer internship providing students with first-hand experience in serving their communities. The class of 2022 student leaders this year include four Indian Americans from the Bay Area.

Bonisha Maitra, an incoming senior at San Ramon’s California High School.

After being sexually assaulted at age nine in India she started a global nonprofit called Project Sundar which now has chapters in Singapore, India, and US cities- aimed at educating people about the oppression women in India face.

Ku n a l K h aw a r e a g r a d u at e o f Pleasanton’s The Quarry Lane School, is about to begin a joint undergraduate scholarship program between Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. With a passion for political activism at the community level, he was heavily involved in his high school’s Student Government Association as vice president, elections and publicity chair.

Sia Desale, a rising senior at Dublin High School is an animal advocate and has founded a homemade soap business geared toward supporting animal welfare called Olivesoap and has raised $8,000 (or 27,000 meals for pets) for the East Bay SPCA and other

pet-focused orgs.

Priya Sharma has been taking collegelevel classes through Nape Valley College sin ce she was a high school freshman. Her interest in the ACCLU National Institute led her to e a political chair leader for the Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim and South Asian Alliance. For four years she was a representative for Peer Court, an alternative approach to the traditional juveniles justice system.

Bank of America’s regional executives, Raquel Gonzalez, President, Bank of America Silicon Valley, Jason Foster, President, Bank of America North Bay, Giola McCarthy, President, Bank of America San Francisco-East Bay, applauded the students expectational achievements “Bank of America is steadfast in our commitment to supporting teens and young adults by connecting them to jobs, community engagement opp or tunities, and leadership development These students are the future of our community, which is why programs like Student Leaders are on way we can provide paid opportunities for them to gain positive employment experience while developing a diverse pipeline of talent as they enter our local workforce.”

Student Leaders Program started in 2004, recognizes 300 community focused juniors and seniors from across the U.S. annually.

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OAKLAND, CA- The California Endowment has selected its 2022 Youth Award Winners and nine outstanding young leaders and youth organizations, will be honored at a ceremony here on July 23. The recipients were selected for outstanding work with youth in the region and were selected from hundreds of applicants statewide.

Among them are Indian Americans Ishaan Brar from Bakersfield and Dipti Venkatesh from San Jose.

Venkatesh has been selected as a recipient of the Voices for Change Award. She will receive a $3,000 award.

The 16-year old junior at Evergreen Valley High School has been a volunteer

with many organizations and worked to help get a ban on all flavored tobaccos products in her hometown. She founded HealthEquityPlus, a non profit run by students that advocated for health equity and educates the community about health disparities. It has expanded with members across the nation and in India.

Brar, 18 recently completed his freshman year at Duke University. While a student at Stockdale High School, he created the health community organization. It runs a mobile medical pop-up clinic that travels to homeless shelters and rehabilitation clinics to provide free medical care and has served more than two thousand people. Brar will receive a $3,000 award.

Dr. Robert K. Ross, President and CEO, The California Endowment, said his organization was delighted to honor the two Indian Americans who are ” passionate young leaders dedicated to health and racial equity whose work is making a tangible, life-changing difference for many in her community.”

Summer Sweepstakes By GYFTING, In Celebration Of AAPI

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by GYFTING, in celebration of AAPIowned or co-founded small businesses.

Enter for a chance to enjoy these healthy and motivational products from Asian American entrepreneurs, ages 50+, curated by AARP and GYFTING. For the month of July, AARP has collaborated with GYFTING to salute Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) business owners, ages 50+, whose strength, resolve and ingenuity serve as an inspiration to all of us. They are proof that life after 50 can b fulfilling, prosperous, and teeming with potential. https://gyfting.co/pages/aarp

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Keynote Address By C G Amit Kumar At A Seminar On “Opportunities And Challenges Of Doing Business In India” HiIndia Newsdesk

CHICAGO, IL- Consul General Amit Kumar delivered the Keynote Address at the seminar on “Opportunities and Challenges of Doing Business in India” organized by Automation Alley in cooperation with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). This was followed by an engaging panel discussion on why US companies should be focused on India.

In his remarks, CG Kumar touched upon the intensifying India-US relations, the India growth story covering the reforms process, focus on physical and digital infrastructure development, the production linked incentives schemes, the remarkable Indian startup journey and potential opportunities for US companies in India. CG Kumar also spoke about several priority areas of

The Indian Consulate has worked closely with Automation Alley and MEDC in the past to take Trade Missions from Michigan to India. Their next delegation is scheduled to travel to India in January 2023 to coincide with the Auto Fair in India Consul General Amit Kumar

cooperation including climate change and renewable energy, higher education and knowledge-based partnership, healthcare and pandemic management, technology sector including adoption of

industry 4.0 tools in the manufacturing sector to drive enhanced productivity etc. The underlying message was the strategic importance of closer bilateral relations.

The Indian Consulate has worked closely with Automation Alley and MEDC in the past to take Trade

Missions from Michigan to India. Their next delegation is scheduled to travel to India in January 2023 to coincide with the Auto Fair in India (anchored by CII, ACMA & SIAM).

Michigan has an extensive manufacturing base with particular strengths in automobiles including EVs, aerospace and defense, food processing, pharma & medical devices, etc. – all areas of interest to us for potential collaboration.

Automation Alley, a knowledge partner for WEF, has been assisting SMEs to adopt Industry 4.0 tools, an area which is of critical relevance to India. They support the annual industry 4.0 event of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce in Pune and have more recently helped establish the WEF Advanced Manufacturing Hub in Chennai.

Man Traveled To Chicago And Fatally USCIS Updates Guidance For O-1 Shot Estranged Wife Then Killed Himself Petitions With A Focus On STEM Fields had requested a well-being check on Raheel Ahmed.

That’s after his family reported him missing from the Atlanta suburb where they lived.

Alpharetta Officer’s message to Chicago police, saying Ahmed was going to visit Khan and, “salvage the marriage”.

But two of Khan’s friends reportedly told that Ahmed and Khan’s divorce was finalized in May. Chicago police arrived at the apartment, and knocked on the door around 4:30 Sania Khan, 29 pm. They then heard a gun shot and a groan. When officers went inside, they HiIndia Newsdesk found Ahmed and Khan both dead.

CHICAGO, IL – A woman born and Ahmed was holding a 9mm Glock raised in Chattanooga died in a murder- handgun, and a suicide note was found suicide according to police. nearby Ahmed’s death was ruled a The report says 29-year-old Sania Khan’s suicide, and Khan’s a homicide. ex-husband Raheel Ahmed, 36, travelled Khan listed on her personal website that from his home in Georgia to Chicago she was a professional photographer. and shot her to death, before turning Friends told that Khan had attended the gun on himself. the Chattanooga School for Arts Police in Chicago were originally and Sciences (CSAS). She graduated contacted by law enforcement officers from the University of Tennesseein Alpharetta, Georgia. Those officers Chattanooga in 2016.

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WASHINGTON, DC-U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Ser vices today updated its Policy Manual to provide further guidance on evidence that can be used to support a petition for an O-1A nonimmigrant of extraordinary ability with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

USCIS clarified that being named on a competitive government grant for STEM research can be a positive factor toward demonstrating that a beneficiary

is at the top of their field. This evidence is added to the listed examples of evidence that may be submitted to show that an applicant has extraordinary ability in the STEM fields. The full list is available in the USCIS Policy Manual.

O-1 nonimmigrant status is available to people with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, business, education, and athletics, and those with a record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry.

Sculpture Invasion 2022 / CSI Biennial Invades Oakton College HiIndia Newsdesk

DES PLAINES, IL– Be on the lookout!

A Sculpture Invasion has arrived at the Oakton Community College’s Koehnline Museum of Art, 1600 E. Golf Rd. Des Plaines, IL., 60016.

S culpture Invasion 2022 marks the return of Chicago Sculpture International (CSI) to Oakton for and joined the pieces that are on the fourth time for one of the area’s permanent display, both indoors and largest juried exhibitions. Sculptures outdoors. Sculpture Invasion 2022 will and scale models will be on display feature artists from the Chicago area and in the Koehnline Art Museum, and the Midwest, who were chosen from the outdoor sculptures will “invade” the CSI membership.

Des Plaines campus through Sept. 30. Chicago Sculpture International was The exhibit is free to attend and open founded in 2004 by a team of Chicagoto the community. based sculptors. CSI seeks to expand The Koehnline Museum of Art, along public understanding and appreciation with CSI, previously produced a series of of Chicago sculpture, engage artists and Sculpture Invasion exhibitions in 2007, art professionals in a dialogue to advance 2010, and 2015 during which sculptures the art form. of CSI artists invaded Oakton’s campus, “The exhibition, Sculpture Invasion 2022,

illustrates the Koehnline Museum of Art’s continuing dedication to the history of Chicago art and the media of sculpture,” said Nathan Harpaz, Ph.D., Koehnline Museum manager and curator. “Thanks to donations and other acquisitions by the Koehnline Museum of Art, Oakton’s campuses have become exciting spaces to enjoy viewing sculpture.”

Participating artists include: Ange Altenhofen, Nikki Renee Anderson, Janet Austin, Nicole Beck, Sharon Bladholm, Joseph A. Burlini, Mia Capodilupo, Gwen Yen Chiu, Michele Corazzo, Daryls Ewoldt, Christine Forni, Steve Gaeth, Amanda Gentry, Shelley Gilchrist, Barbara Goldsmith, Carol Hammerman, Donna Hapac, Suzanne Horwitz, Indira Johnson, Karl Johnson, Terry Karpowicz, Keith Kaziak, Fred Klingelhofer, Laurie W. LeBreton, Boruch Lev, Margot McMahon, Bobbi Meier,

Brian E. Monaghan, Scott Mossman, Katherine Nemanich, Christopher Newman, David Noguchi, Christine Perri, Jan Petry, Jean Jacques Porret, Gina Lee Robbins, Nancy Lu Rosenheim, Dominic Sansone, Samuel Schwindt, Yvette Kaiser Smith, Eric Steele, George Everet Thompson, Michele Thrane, John Upchurch, Patrick D. Wilson, Chris Wubeena, Shencheng Xu, and Plamen Yordanov.

Named for Oakton C ommunity College’s founding president William A. Koehnline, Oakton’s museum is a space dedicated to the celebration of art. The Koehnline Museum of Art is committed to establishing and encouraging an exciting environment for art accessible to everyone. Its programs and exhibits are designed for students, college employees and members of the greater Chicago community.

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HEALTH

WHO declares monkeypox a global emergency

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The Benefits of a Social Media Break, Plus 30 Things to Do Instead

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For most of us, social media is simply a part of our lives, for better and for worse.

At the same time, we can use it in a way that emphasizes the positive over the negative, both for us and for others. With a little conscious use, occasional breaks, and balance with other activities, social media can be a healthy tool for selfexpression and connection.

our mental health is more important than your Instagram aesthetic. So, what can you do instead of curating and scrolling?

The beautiful thing is the world is your oyster! When you step away from the screen and into the three dimensional world, there’s an endless array of options depending on your needs. Once you identify why you’re feeling the urge to log onto your social media accounts, you can redirect this feeling in other ways.

If you use social media to relax

If you find you reach for your phone when you have a little down time, consider swapping for these options instead: • Take a walk around the block.

• Put on some music.

• Set the mood with candles or diffuse some essential oils.

• Read a book.

• Try doodling or crafting.

• Bake something delicious.

• Play with a pet.

• Try yoga or meditation.

• Drink a soothing, hot beverage, like a tea or hot chocolate.

• Look at old photos and reminisce.

If you use social media to connect with others

If you find yourself longing for some human connection and the desire to check your feed arises, try these activities instead: • Call a friend or family member (bonus points for a video call!).

• Invite someone over for dinner or drinks.

• Bake something and offer it to your neighbors, lingering to chat when you deliver it.

• Organize a weekend brunch, hike, or

shopping trip with friends.

• Check out Meetup.com for likeminded groups to join (and actually attend an event!).

• Volunteer at a local food bank or other organization.

• Take a class through your local Parks and Recreation Department.

• Join a community group, like a church, nonprofit, or club.

• Take a goat yoga class — you’re almost certain to come away smiling.

If you use social media for entertainment

Instead of memes and 30-second videos, opt for some IRL entertainment: • Go see some live music.

• Check out an arcade (Skee-Ball, anyone?).

• Try a paint your own pottery studio, like Color Me Mine.

• Learn an instrument.

• Take a dance or martial arts class.

• Take a hike (literally).

• Take a trip to a local museum.

• Try your hand at gardening.

• Listen to a podcast.

• Read a book.

Gather some friends or family and play a board game.

There’s a lot of power in knowing your motives for logging onto your social accounts. Once you do, you can make a choice to meet that need in another way.

How to set healthy social media boundaries

While taking breaks from social media is great, it’s important to be realistic (and not militant) about your use.

If social media s a part of your life, that’s OK. There are ways to lessen the negative effects and enhance the positive effects of social media, even

While using social media for personal contact and maintaining relationships was associated with improved mental health, there was still a correlation between increased daily time on social media and poorer mental health overall. On the other hand, a 2021 pilot study of 68 university students found that most students reported a positive change in mood, reduced anxiety, and improved sleep during and immediately after a break from social media. while you’re using it.

For instance, you can:

Unfollow accounts that have a negative effect on your mood or self-image.

Remove photos from your own profile that trigger self-judgment.

Delete any negative DMs, trolling, or spam.

Unsave posts that encourage you to compare yourself to others.

On top of that, you can set an example for mindful, authentic posting, so others can be inspired by your feed and perhaps follow suit.

For starters, you can:

Skip the filter and showcase the real you.

Post photos of the “messy” moments, not just the perfect ones.

Remind others in your captions that you’re a real person with flaws, hangups, and insecurities — just like them.

Post encouraging comments on others’ posts.

Post about taking breaks when you take them to remind others they can do the same.

The World Health Organisation on Saturday declared the monkeypox as public health emergency of international concern. The global health body said the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an “extraordinary” situation that now qualifies as a global emergency.

“WHO’s assessment is that the risk of monkeypox is moderate globally and in all regions, except in the European region where we assess the risk as high,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Gherbreyesus said in a statement. The statement also said further that it is also a clear risk of further international spread, although the risk of interference with international traffic remains low for the moment. “So in short, we have an outbreak that has spread around the world rapidly, through new modes of transmission, about which we understand too little, and which meets the criteria in the International Health Regulations,” the WHO chief added.

Aussie researchers create spray to keep viruses, bacteria at bay

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Researchers from Australian universities developed a spray that can stop the spread of bacteria and viruses, including the Covid-19 virus. Published in the journal Advanced Science, the long-lasting spray coats common surfaces and repels viruses and bacteria through an air-filled barrier as well as killing pathogens, Xinhua news agency reported. One of its inventors, biomedical engineer Professor Antonio Tricoli from the University of Sydney, said the spray used a combination of plastics strong enough to be considered an alternative to bullet-proof glass.

“Without a barrier, viruses such as coronaviruses can stay on surfaces and remain infectious for up to a week,” Tricoli added in an article published in Scimex on Thursday.

“Other viruses, which can cause colds or diarrhoea, can remain on surfaces for several weeks, causing large outbreaks in health and agedcare facilities.”

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Neeraj Chopra issues message after pulling out of CWG 2022: Hurt about not being able to defend my title HiIndia Newsdesk

Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has issued a message, saying that he is hurt about not being able to defend his crown at the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2022.

On Tuesday, news broke that Chopra will be pulling out of the upcoming event due to an injury, Considered by many to be a medal favorite at CWG, the 24-year-old was also supposed to be India’s flagbearer at the opening ceremony of the event.

In a lengthy statement issued on Twitter, the Indian star opened up on the reason why he will be missing the event in

Rosberg says no one could have foreseen a Mercedes double podium at French GP

Birmingham and also pinpointed when he sustained the injury.

The 24-year-old said that he had been feeling uncomfortable after the pull he felt in his groin after his fourth throw

at the World Championships and after further investigation in the US, it was found that he had sustained a minor strain. Chopra said that after further discussions with his support staff and the Indian Olympic Association, Athletics Federation Of India and Sports Authority Of India, it was decided that it would be best if he skips the CWG to avoid risking an aggravation of the injury. The Olympic Gold Medallist went on to say that he is hurt at not being able to defend his crown at the event and disappointed at missing out on the chance to become India’s flagbearer during the opening ceremony.

BCCI set to bid for 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup hosting rights ICC’s Annual Conference is being held in Birmingham and the bids for the four big women’s ICC events for the next cycle will be accepted during the meeting. India last hosted a Women’s 50-over event in 2016.

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Former World Champion Nico Rosberg was impressed by Mercedes’s double podium at the French Grand Prix and said that no one could have foreseen such a result at the Circuit Paul Ricard. After a not so impressive performance in the qualifying session last Saturday, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell ensured that Silver Arrows finished second and third in the race, just behind Max Verstappen.

Hamilton, in particular, has rebounded well from his initial struggles in the season and has finished on the podium consecutively in the past four races. Russell is also one of the most consistent drivers on the grid this year. Speaking to Sky Sports F1, Rosberg admitted that he was pleasantly surprised by his former team’s performance in France as no one could have foreseen the result.

Axar Patel blitz guides India to two-wicket win against West Indies; clinch ODI series

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Port of Spain (Trinidad), July 25 (IANS) India overhauled a massive West Indies total to win the second One-day International at Queen’s Park Oval by two wickets with a smashing unbeaten 64 from Axar Patel at the back end helping the visitors to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-game series here. Chasing a mammoth 312 for victory in a 50-over game is always an uphill task and India were in a sport of bother when they required 100 from the last 10 overs with Axar Patel and Deepak Hooda at the crease and just five wickets remaining on Sunday night (IST).

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India are likely to host the Women’s ODI World Cup in 2025 as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are set to bid for the global event.

If BCCI wins the bid, the Women’s ODI World Cup will return to India after more than a decade. The last time a Women’s 50-over event was staged in India was in 2013, when Australia emerged champions after defeating West Indies by 114 runs in the final in Mumbai.

The ICC’s Annual Conference is being held in Birmingham and it has been learnt that the bids for the four big women’s ICC events for the next cycle will be accepted during the meet, PTI News Agency reported.

“Bids are being accepted for four women’s events. The prominent amongst them are 2024 and 2026 ICC T20 World Cup and the 2025 edition of the ODI World Cup,” an ICC Board member told PTI.

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has praised Pakistan captain Babar Azam for his batting.

Ponting said that Babar has “got better and better” in the last couple of years.

While lauding Babar and his progress in the batting department, Ponting also said that Pakistan’s chances in the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia will be directly dependent on the right-handed batter’s performance. He feels that the side cannot win the mega event in case Babar fails to perform with the bat.

“Don’t Think We Have Any Right...”: India Batter On Why Virat Kohli Should be Left Alone HiIndia Newsdesk

The batter has now gotten the support of Robin Uthappa, as the T20 World Cup-winner said that the batter needs to be left alone as he knows how to deal with things.

“When he (Virat Kohli) was scoring runs, when he was hitting hundred after hundred, nobody said he should play like this or that. Now, I don’t think we have any right to tell him how to play. He has scored 70 hundreds thanks to his own abilities and he will score another 30 or 35 also on his own abilities,” Robin Uthappa said while speaking on ShareChat’s Audio Chatroom session, as per India Today.

“We need to just leave him alone and

Kohli is not a part of the ongoing ODI series against West Indies and he will also not take part in the five-match T20I series. Uthappa said that Kohli can decide whether he wants to rest or not.

Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com “If he feels it is fit for him to take a break, then he can take a break. If he feels he has to play a certain series or tournament, allow him to play. Don’t Virat Kohli bring his spot into question. He is a match-winner, one of the proven matchlet him play cricket. He knows what winners and he is the best in the world. works best for him and I believe once We have no right and authority or no he acknowledges his problem, he will ground to stand on and question his be able to sort it out on his own. All ability to win matches or question his we need to do is give him space to be position in our team,” Uthappa said. himself,” he added.

We need to just leave him alone and let him play cricket. He knows what works best for him and I believe once he acknowledges his problem, he will be able to sort it out on his own. All we need to do is give him space to be himself,” he added.

Kohli’s last international ton had come in November 2019 against Bangladesh in a day-night Test at Eden Gardens and after that, the three-figure mark has eluded him.

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L’Oreal Paris, one of the world’s leading beauty brands, has partnered with Navya Nanda, a young entrepreneur, businesswoman, and social activist. The brand believes that Navya, granddaughter to the legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, is an inspiring icon for today’s generation as a young woman entrepreneur working to change the landscape for women in India through her own initiatives such as Project Naveli. She embodies the brand’s core values and cause initiatives as an advocate for women’s empowerment, gender equality, and social justice for a more inclusive world.

Justin Bieber Justice World Tour is Back!

New Delhi, July 22 (IANSlife) The most anticipated show of 2022 has returned as pop icon Justin Bieber announced he will resume his international ‘Justice World Tour.’

Bieber will resume his Justice World Tour on July 31st at the Lucca Summer Festival in Italy, kicking off his European festival run. He will then continue on his international world tour, performing in India and Asia, South America, South Africa, The Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand before returning to Europe in 2023.

Maison Valentino to launch in India Reliance Brands Limited (RBL) has inked a long-term distribution agreement with Valentino to bring to India the most established Italian Maison de Couture.

Through this long-term partnership, RBL will partner with Valentino to open its first boutique in Delhi, followed by a flagship store in Mumbai. The first store is due to open in 2022 by the end of the summer, with the flagship store in Mumbai to follow in the coming months.

The stores will stock a complete range across womenswear, menswear, footwear, and accessories of the brand.

The new long-term distribution deal will allow brand presence through a renewed store concept geared toward adapting to the changes in the retail market. Experiential design will provide customers with a global experience and a bespoke client experiential journey.

Evening Snack

Taming the waves is no easy feat but Lisa Haydon knows how. It involves balance, core strength, perseverance and persistence. But the payoff is as fabulous. From strengthening your core to endurance, this low-impact exercise can be as beneficial in calming your mind as it is in rejuvenating your body.

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Kapoor might have escaped to the hills, but she certainly stayed true to her fitness commitments. While holidaying with friends in Mussorie, she took time out to do a quick yoga session involving asanas that included some downward dogs, warrior poses and side planks.

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19 Rajya Sabha MPs Suspended Day After Action Against 4 Lok Sabha MPs

The latest suspension comes a day after four Congress MPs in Lok Sabha were suspended for the entire monsoon session, ending August 12

members are Sushmita Dev, Mausam Noor, Shanta Chhetri, Dola Sen, Santanu Sen, Abir Ranjan Biswas and Nadiumal Haque.

S i x s u s p e n d e d DM K Me mb e r s are Kanimozhi N.V.N Somu, M. Shanmugam, M. Mohamed Abdulla, S. Kalyanasundaram, R. Girirajan and N.R. Elango.

Other suspended members are B. Lingaiah Yadav, Ravichandra Vaddiraju and Damodar Rao Divakonda of TRS, V. Sivadasan and A.A. Rahim of CPI-M and Sandosh Kumar of CPI. Deputy chairman Harivansh said the Members were suspended for showing utter disregard to the House and the authority of the Chair.

The Chair asked the suspended members to leave the House, but they kept protesting in the Well, leading to two adjournments.

Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs V. Muraleedharan moved a motion to suspend the members. But when the motion was adopted by a voice vote, Deputy Chairman Harivansh read out the names of 19 members who have been suspended for the remainder of the week.

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Nineteen opposition Members on Tuesday were suspended from Rajya Sabha for a week for disrupting House proceedings.

The 19 members include seven from the Trinamool Congress, six from the DMK, three from Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), two from CPI-M and one from CPI. Suspended Trinamool Rajya Sabha

Rahul Gandhi detained at Kingsway Camp

Chargesheet Filed Against Farooq Abdullah In Money Laundering Case

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New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was detained earlier in the day on Tuesday by the Delhi Police, has been kept at new police lines, Kingsway Police camp, here in the national capital, a Delhi Police official said.

“Around 50 MPs along with Rahul Gandhi were detained from the North fountain near Parliament. They are detained in Kingsway camp,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi district) Amrutha Guguloth said.

Rahul was detained during a protest march carried out by the Congress party from Parliament to Rashtrapati Bhavan. However, as the parliamentarians moved forward to give a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu, the Delhi Police stopped them midway near Vijay Chowk. Subsequently, the Congress parliamentarians, including Rahul Gandhi, sat in the middle of the road near Parliament, holding placards and raised slogans against the probe agency ED and the Central government. Later, Rahul Gandhi among several other leaders was detained by the police and taken to new police lines, Kingsway Police camp in a bus.

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New Delhi: A chargesheet has been filed against Farooq Abdullah -- former Chief Minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir -- in a money laundering case related to the alleged financial irregularities in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association.

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The Enforcement Directorate, which filed the chargesheet, has questioned Mr Abdullah, 84, several times. The last time was on May 31, when he was questioned for more than three hours in Srinagar .

The three-time chief minister had also recorded his statement in the same case in 2019. In December 2020, the agency had attached Mr Abdullah’s properties worth Rs. 11.86 crore.

The case involves siphoning of funds belonging to the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association, which were transferred to various personal bank accounts of various people including the office bearers of cricket association.

ED quizzes Sonia for second time

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New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday interrogated Congress leader Sonia Gandhi for the second time in connection with an alleged money laundering case linked with the National Herald newspaper.

Gandhi left the ED around headquarters at around 2 p.m after three hours of questioning by a team of Additional Director Monika Sharma.Earlier in the day, she arrived at the ED office here along with her daughter Priyanka Gandhi who was seen carrying a medicine box. Taking Sonia’s ill health into consideration, the central agency has permitted Priyanka to be present in the office during the interrogation but in a separate room.

Monkeypox cases in US rise to 3,487 HiIndia Newsdesk

Washington, July 26 (IANS) The number of monkeypox cases in the US has increased to 3,487, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) latest update on Tuesday.

The update reveals that New York accounts for the largest number of cases at 990, followed by California (356) and Illinois (344). The other states where the caseload is in three digits are Florida (273), Georgia (268) and Texas (220), as well as the District Of Columbia (139).

Amid Monkeypox Worry, What Adar Poonawalla Said On Making Vaccine New Delhi: Amid worries over four monkeypox cases in India, vaccinemaker Adar Poonawalla said today that the Serum Institute of India is spending its own funds to import a few million doses of a Danish smallpox vaccine which can be used to treat cases if there is a larger breakout of the infection in India.

The initial consignment of the small pox vaccine, manufactured by the Danish company Bavarian Nordic, could be here in a few months once a contract is signed.

“We are talking to them...That’s a decision the government of India will eventually have to make with the

Adar Poonawalla said that the Serum Institute of India (SII) is in talks with Novovax to develop a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine for monkeypox. experts - should we, like other nations, start stockpiling a small quantity, just a few million doses of the vaccine. I am prepared to import it at risk at my cost, initially, in small volumes. Eventually, the government will have to decide on a health policy,” Mr Poonawalla said.

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Minister Nitin Gadkari Says He Often Feels Like “Quitting Politics”

4 Cong Lok Sabha MPs suspended for entire Monsoon Session Congress Lok Sabha MPs suspended: Speaker Om Birla had earlier warned them to behave and hold the placards outside the house if they wanted to protest against price rise

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says he often feels like “quitting politics” as he believes there is more to life. His comment at a function in Maharashtra’s Nagpur, his home base, on Saturday caused a flutter. “A lot of times I wonder whether I should give up politics. There is more to life than politics,” Mr Gadkari said at a function to honour social worker Girish Gandhi, who is known to have political links across the spectrum.

Mr Gadkari was telling his audience that he had always tried to dissuade “Girish-bhau” from politics.

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New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Four Congress Lok Sabha MPs were suspended for the entire Monsoon session on Monday over unruly behaviour.

The four Congress MPs -- Manickam Tagore, Ramya Haridas, Jothimani and T.N. Prathapan -- have been

suspended for the entire Monsoon Session ending August 12 for holding protests with placards inside the House. Speaker Om Birla had earlier warned them to behave and not to hold the placards inside the house if they wanted to protest.

As the proceedings began in the Lok Sabha at 2 p.m. Monday after the swearing-in ceremony of President Droupadi Murmu, the opposition members started sloganeering on the issue of price rise and hiked GST rates. Some MPs were seen holding placards and banners and some Opposition MPs reached the well of the House.

The Speaker said the government was ready to discuss the issues.

He warned them against waving placards as it violated the rules of the House.

“Any member who brings placard into the House will not be allowed to take part in House proceedings. This is a temple of democracy, it is the responsibility of the members to maintain the dignity of the House,” said Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla as the opposition MPs continued sloganeering.

Arrested Minister Made 3 Calls To Mamata Banerjee, Starting 2.30 AM: Cops

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New Delhi: President-elect Droupadi Murmu takes oath as the 15th President of India administered by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana at the Central Hall of the Parliament in New Delhi on Monday, July 25, 2022. (Photo:Qamar Sibtain/IANS)

FBI Adds Indian Woman in its Missing Persons list

New Delhi: West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee made three calls to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after his arrest but all three went unanswered, an official document reveals.

Rajya Sabha Seat, Governorship For Up To Rs. 100 Crore - CBI Busts Racket Rs. 100 crore Rajya Sabha seat racket: The Central Bureau of Investigation, or CBI, had been listening to calls via a phone intercept for the last few weeks as they zeroed in on the accused, sources told

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Mayushi Bhagat, an Indian student in the US, was last seen leaving her apartment in Jersey City on April 29,2019.

Now, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has added this 28-year-old woman, who has been missing from New Jersey for the last three years, to its list of “Missing Persons” and is asking for assistance from the public on her whereabouts.

Bhagat came to the United States in 2016 on an F1 Visa. She was enrolled at the University of New Hampshire and then the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), according to information released by the FBI. The FBI has put Bhagat’s ‘Missing Person’ poster on its website under the “Most Wanted” list of “Kidnappings/Missing Persons.”

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New Delhi: A racket promising a Rajya Sabha seat for up to Rs.100 crore has been busted by the Central Bureau of Investigation, people familiar with the matter told NDTV. The central probe agency caught the accused just before money exchanged hands, they said, adding the accused also offered governorship for up toRs.100 crore.

The Central Bureau of Investigation, or CBI, had been listening to calls via a phone intercept for the last few weeks as they zeroed in on the accused, people with direct knowledge of the matter said, asking not to be identified.

Over four people have been charged by the CBI. Some of them have been identified as Maharashtra resident Karmalakar Premkumar Bandgar, Karnataka resident Ravindra Vithal Naik, and Delhi residents Mahendra Pal Arora and Abhishek Boora. The accused ran an elaborate racket to cheat people by falsely assuring them they would arrange seats in Rajya Sabha, governorship, or appointment as chairperson of government organisations, ministries and departments, sources said.

Partha Chatterjee’s “Arrest Memo” says the 70-year-old chose his boss Mamata Banerjee for his phone call to a “relative/ friend whom the person taken in custody intends to inform”.

His first call to her, after his arrest at around 1.55 am, was made at 2.33 am.

“He called her but she didn’t take his call,” the memo records.

Mr Chatterjee called again at 3.37 am and 9.35 am, again without luck.

According to the police, any accused person is allowed a call to a relative or friend to inform them about their arrest.

Mr Chatterjee was once one of Mamata Banerjee’s top aides, but her silence has led to speculation that he had been ghosted by the Chief Minister.

Biden Nominates Indian American for Key Transportation

Shailen P Bhatt Zofeen Maqsood

Joe Biden has nominated Shailen P Bhatt as the administrator for the Federal Highway Administration of the US Department of Transportation.

At present, Bhatt is serving as the Senior Vice President of Global Transportation Innovation and Alternative Delivery at AECOM, which is a global infrastructure consulting firm.

Before this Bhatt was in the role of Executive Director at the Colorado Department of Transportation. He was also a Cabinet Secretary of the Delaware Department of Transportation, and has worked as a presidential appointee with the US Department of Transportation.

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New Delhi: Union Minister Smriti Irani, under attack from Congress over an alleged “illegal bar” being run in Goa by her 18-year-old daughter, has hit back saying her daughter’s fault is that her mother holds press conferences on “the loot of Rs. 5,000 crore by Sonia and Rahul Gandhi”. She asserted her The Congress daughter is a first-year college student and “assassinated” and does not run any bar. “publicly mutilated” “My daughter’s fault is that her mother holds her daughter’s a press conference on the loot of Rs. 5,000 crore by Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Her fault is character, Ms that her mother fought against Rahul Gandhi Irani said in in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha polls,” the apress conference MP said. In a statement, the lawyer of Smriti and dared the Irani’s daughter, Kirat Nagra, has said his client is neither an owner nor operating the Opposition party to restaurant called Silly Souls Goa and has not show proof of any received any show cause notice from any wrongdoing. authority whatsoever as alleged.

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