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country is Anti-vaccine activist Robert F Kennedy Our going to hell, says Donald Trump Jr. challenging Biden in 2024 HiIndia Newsdesk

Democrat Robert F Kennedy Jr., an antivaccine activist and scion of one of the country’s most famous political families, is running for president.

Kennedy filed a statement of candidacy Wednesday with the Federal Election Commission.

The 69-year-old’s campaign to challenge incumbent President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination is a long shot.

Self-help author Marianne Williamson is also running in the Democratic race.

Kennedy, a nephew of President John F. Kennedy and the son of his slain brother Robert F. Kennedy, was once a bestselling author and environmental

Bob Lee dead: Cash App founder dies after San Francisco stabbing

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The founder of multibillion-dollar tech company Cash App, Bob Lee, was fatally stabbed near San Francisco city centre on Tuesday, his family has said.

Police found a 43-year-old man with stab wounds and treated him before he later died in hospital.

His father, Rick Lee, confirmed his son - who was also the ex-chief technology officer at Square - had been killed.

San Francisco officials have been criticised for their response to a wave of violent crime in recent years.

The latest crime data suggests the city is one of the most-dangerous in the US. Police officers responded to reports of the stabbing on Tuesday at around 02:35 local time (10:35 BST).

The San Francisco Standard viewed CCTV footage that shows Mr Lee walking down a deserted alleyway, seemingly looking for help.

Mr Lee is seen stumbling towards a parked car and lifting up his shirt to reveal his wound, but the vehicle drives off before the tech entrepreneur falls to the ground.

Police found Mr Lee unconscious in the Rincon Hill neighbourhood with two stab wounds to his chest, and started to administer aid before rushing him to hospital, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Mr Lee’s father posted a message on Facebook on Wednesday saying: “I just lost my best friend, my son Bob Lee when he lost his life on the street in San Francisco early Tuesday morning.”

Attorney Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the New York State Capitol, May 14, 2019, in Albany, N.Y. (File Photo)

lawyer who worked on issues such as clean water. But more than 15 years

ago, he became fixated on a belief that vaccines are not safe. He emerged as one of the leading voices in the antivaccine movement, and his work has been described by public health experts and even members of his own family as misleading and dangerous.

Kennedy had been long involved in the anti-vaccine movement, but the effort intensified after the Covid-19 pandemic and development of the Covid-19 vaccine. His anti-vaccine charity, Children’s Health Defense, prospered during the pandemic, with revenues more than doubling in 2020 to $6.8 million, according to filings made with charity regulators.

US Justice Dept to probe police officer fatally shooting black teen heartbreaking when it involves a child,” the BBC reported.

“In coordination with the FBI Washington Field Office, the US Attorney’s Office has opened a civil rights investigation into the circumstances leading to Mr. Martin’s death. That investigation -which we are committed to conducting diligently and thoroughly -- is ongoing.”

HiIndia Newsdesk The announcement came a day after Washington, April 6 (IANS) The US US Park Police and Washington Metropolitan Police released bodycam Department of Justice (DOJ) announced footage on Tuesday showing the fatal that it will probe an incident of a police officer fatally shooting a black teenager, encounter on March 18. while he was sitting behind and the latter According to the police, the 17-year-old victim, Dalaneo Martin of Washington was driving a stolen vehicle.

While announcing the probe on D.C., was asleep in a parked, stolen Wednesday, the DOJ said: “The loss of vehicle on March 18 when officers a life is always tragic but is especially opened the door.

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After pleading not guilty to 34 felony counts in a New York court, former United States President Donald Trump has slammed the Joe Biden administration, saying “our country is going to hell”.

Trump also criticised the current justice system of the United States, calling it “lawless”. The former US President also said Biden and Hunter Biden must be investigated, urging the Republican party to go against the father-son duo.

“I never thought anything like this could happen in America -- never thought it could happen. The only crime that I’ve committed is to fearlessly defend our nation from those who seek to destroy it,” he was quoted as saying.

Meanwhile, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg vowed he will not allow Trump to get away with lawbreaking after charging him with a string of felonies over alleged hush money payments, reports AFP.

Virgin Orbit goes bankrupt

US Government To Pay $144.5 Million To 2017 Texas Church Shooting Victims

The Texas judge who heard the case ordered the government to pay more than $230 million to victims of the attack but the Justice Department appealed the ruling.

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Washington: The Justice Department announced a $144.5 million settlement on Wednesday with victims of a 2017 mass shooting at a church in Texas that left 26 people dead and 22 injured.

The agreement in principle, which still needs court approval, is aimed at resolving civil lawsuits stemming from the attack carried out by a former member of the US Air Force, the department said in a statement.

A federal district court judge ruled in July 2021 that the government was partly liable because the air force failed to enter information into the FBI’s background check system that would have prevented the assailant from

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Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Tuesday after the satellite launch company failed to secure the long-term funding needed to help it recover from a January rocket failure. buying a gun. Devin Kelley, who killed The Long Beach, California-based himself after carrying out the attack at company lodged the filing in the US the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Bankruptcy Court for the District of Springs, had a conviction for domestic Delaware seeking a sale of its assets violence on his record and had been after announcing the layoff of roughly court-martialed.

85 per cent of its 750 employees last The Texas judge who heard the case week. ordered the government to pay more “We believe that the Chapter 11 than $230 million to victims of the process represents the best path attack but the Justice Department forward to identify and finalise an appealed the ruling. efficient and value-maximising sale,” The Justice Department said the Virgin Orbit CEO Dan Hart said in a tentative settlement resolves claims by statement. the more than 75 plaintiffs who had The company listed assets of about accused the air force of negligence. $243 million and total debt at $153.5 “No words or amount of money can million as of September 30 in the diminish the immense tragedy of the filing. Virgin Orbit went public mass shooting in Sutherland Springs,” in 2021 through a blank-cheque associate attorney general Vanita Gupta deal, raising $255 million less than said. expected.

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Taiwan’s President said that it is grateful to have the United States by its side.

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California: Taiwan’s president expressed gratitude for a meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday, saying it showed her island was “not isolated” on the international stage -- but Beijing soon after threatened a “resolute” response.

Tsai Ing-wen, who was greeted by the top Republican in California, said she had received a warm welcome in the United States from politicians on both sides of the aisle.

“Their presence and unwavering support reassure the people of Taiwan that we are not isolated and we are not alone,”

Rupert Murdoch’s engagement abruptly called off - US media

“Democracy Is Under Threat”: Taiwan’s President In US

Standing along with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen that it is no secret that today the peace we have maintained and the democracy which we have worked hard to build are facing unprecedented challenges.

she told reporters at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley.

Tsai’s visit to California is technically a stop-over after a trip to Latin America to see two of Taiwan’s dwindling band of official diplomatic allies.

Despite its having been ruled separately for more than 70 years, China views Taiwan as part of its territory and has vowed to one day seize it, by force if necessary.

Beijing balks at any official contact

Taipei has with other countries, insisting there is only “one China,” and hours after Tsai and McCarthy appeared in front of the cameras, it shot back.

“In response to the seriously erroneous acts of collusion between the United States and Taiwan, China will take resolute and effective measures to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the foreign ministry said.

Pakistan rejects Braverman’s remarks

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Pakistan on Wednesday rejected UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s “discriminatory” and “xenophobic” remarks targeting British-Pakistani men. Braverman told Sky News in an interview last week that BritishPakistani men “hold cultural values at odds with British values”.

Responding to Braverman’s remarks, Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that they painted a “highly misleading picture signalling the intent to target and treat British Pakistanis differently”.

She said the British home secretary had “erroneously branded criminal behaviour of some individuals as a representation of the entire community”.

Rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia Canada PM on deaths of Indians hold high-level talks

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Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and ex-police chaplain Ann Lesley Smith have abruptly called off their engagement weeks after announcing it, reports say. Vanity Fair quotes a source close to Mr Murdoch, 92, as saying he had become uncomfortable with what were described as the outspoken evangelical views of Ms Smith, 66.Mr Murdoch, who split with fourth wife Jerry Hall in 2022, is yet to comment. But his engagement with Ms Smith was announced only last month.

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The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia - two bitter rivals in the Middle East - have held talks for the first time since 2016.

Saudi’s al-Ekhbariya TV aired a brief video showing Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Hossein Amir-Abdollahian greeting each other in China.

Last month, the two nations agreed to restore diplomatic relations during lower-level talks also in China.

Saudi Arabia cut ties in 2016 after crowds stormed its embassy in Tehran.

This followed Riyadh’s execution of a prominent Shia Muslim cleric.

Tensions between the Sunni-led Saudi Arabia and Shia-led Iran have since often been high.

They regard each other as a threatening power that seeks regional dominance.

They also support rival sides across the Middle East, including in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq - and most overtly in Yemen.

South Africa ends national state of disaster on electricity HiIndia Newsdesk

Johannesburg, (IANS) South Africa has ended the national state of disaster due to the lack of electricity, which was first imposed in February, with immediate effect, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Thembi Nkadimeng announced.

The government’s decision to terminate the national state of disaster is motivated by the fact that a number of measures are being taken to achieve the objective of relieving the impact of the severe energy constraints on the economy and society,

Nkadimeng said at a media briefing.

The goal of declaring the national state of disaster at that time was to make sure that quick actions will be taken to lessen the effects of load shedding on sensitive industries like the health sector and small companies, Xinhua news agency quoted the Minister as saying. Since February, the government has implemented extensive regulations that outline the duties of various state organs to lessen the effects of extreme load shedding and stop the worsening of power supply shortages, she said.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said a proper investigation is needed to get answers on the tragedy on the US-Canada border that resulted in the death of eight people from two families of Indian and Romanian descent and cautioned against speculating on what could have contributed it. The members of the two families drowned last week in the St Lawrence River while they were attempting to enter the US from Canada illegally. Bodies of eight persons were recovered later from the marsh on the riverbank near Akwesasne, a community which straddles Quebec, Ontario and New York state.

Pakistan gets Saudi Arabia’s green signal for $2b funding HiIndia Newsdesk

Islamabad: Pakistan has received the nod for funding to the tune of $2 billion from Saudi Arabia, according to informed sources. The development is a significant step towards reaching a staff-level agreement with the IIMF, which has imposed the condition of Pakistan securing $3 billion from other countries for the revival of its $6.5 billion bailout package, The Express Tribune reported.Apart from Saudi Arabia giving the green signal for the provision of $2 billion to Pakistan, the sources said Finance Minister Ishaq Dar would meet the leadership of the UAE before leaving for the US on April 10.

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INDIA NEWS

Working with inspiration of Hanuman, no News Breif one can defeat BJP in 2024: PM Modi AAP’s Satyendar HiIndia Newsdesk

Jain Denied Bail

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New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday denied bail to jailed former AAP minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate.

The high court, while dismissing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader’s bail plea, said he is an influential person and may tamper with evidence. The high court also said there was no illegally or infirmity in last year’s trial court order denying bail to the AAP leader.

Satyendar Jain, who was arrested on May 30 last year, is accused of having laundered money through four companies allegedly linked to him.

He had approached the high court after the trial court dismissed the bail petition in November last year.

Reserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

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The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday hit the pause button and decided to keep key benchmark policy rate at 6.5 per cent even as inflation is trending above its tolerance level.

The rate hike has been paused after six consecutive rate increases aggregating to 250 basis points since May 2022.

Announcing the bi-monthly monetary policy, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will not hesitate to take action in the future.

While keeping the interest rate intact, Das said core inflation remains sticky.

Core inflation generally refers to inflation in manufactured goods.

Retail inflation in February stood at 6.44 per cent compared to 6.52 per cent in the previous month. MPC takes into account retail inflation numbers for setting the interest rates.

However, inflation is expected to moderate in the current fiscal.

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India’s development journey is inspired by Lord Hanuman’s life. He stated that the BJP works with the same inspiration and people have already started saying that there is no one to defeat the party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, ‘which is true’.

On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, Modi attacked the opposition parties and said: “When Hanuman ji had to face demons, he became equally tough. Similarly, BJP becomes more determined when it comes to corruption, family rule and law and order.”

He virtually addressed the BJP workers

and leaders on the party’s 44th Foundation Day, Modi said: “Lord Hanuman’s birth is being celebrated all over the country today. His life and the major events that took place in his life inspire us to this day.”

He further stated: “Kavan so kaj kathin jag mahi, jo nahi hoye taat tumha pahi!”

(Which roughly translates to: “There is no such work which Pawan’s son, Hanuman cannot do.”)

Modi added: “Hanuman ji has immense power but he can use this power only when his self-doubt is removed. India was in the same situation before 2014, but today, like Bajrangbali ji, India has realised the hidden powers within itself and is more capable than ever to overcome and face huge challenges.”

PM Modi advised the party workers to work on the vision of a developed India on two important milestones -- 50 years of BJP and 100 years of the country’s Independence in 2047.

SC drops Delhi Police contempt China’s fork-tongue plea after chargesheet filed line on India

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The Supreme Court on Thursday closed that the chrage sheet after conclusion activist Tushar Gandhi’s contempt plea of the investigation was filed in a court against the Delhi Police after taking note of the Metropolitan Magistrate here of submissions that a charge sheet in a on April 4. case of hate speeches made at religious “In view of the filing of the charge sheet, assemblies in the national capital in 2021 it is not expedient in the interest of was filed in a court here. justice to continue with the present A bench comprising Chief Justice contempt petition,” the bench said.

D Y Chandrachud and Justice J B Earlier, the Delhi Police had said the Pardiwala considered the submissions investigation into the case was at an of Additional Solicitor General K M advanced stage and a probe report will Natraj, appearing for the Delhi Police, be filed shortly.

China’s forked-tongue attitude towards India was in full display this week with Beijing asserting its claim over Arunachal Pradesh while simultaneously talking about working with New Delhi and Moscow to defend multilateralism.

A day after renaming 11 locations in Arunachal Pradesh, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday: “China, Russia and India are all major emerging countries with notable influence. As the international and regional landscape is facing profound and complex changes, we are ready to strengthen communication with the international community including Russia and India and send a positive signal to the world about defending true multilateralism and jointly responding to global challenges.”

Drones in air, extra boots on ground on Hanuman Janmotsav today HiIndia Newsdesk

Days after violence and clashes were reported in West Bengal, Bihar and other states on Ram Navami, security has been beefed up across the country for Hanuman Janmotsav celebrations. The Centre on Wednesday asked all states to ensure law and order during Hanuman Jayanti on Thursday and to monitor any factor that could disturb peace and harmony in society. The home ministry announced that central armed forces have been deployed in West Bengal to assist the state police during Hanuman Janmotsav, days after the state saw a spate of violence during Ram Navami celebrations. The Hanuman Janmotsav celebration at

northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri — which was hit by communal violence during the festival last year — is being regulated in consultation with its organisers.

Paramilitary troops have also been deployed in Jahangirpuri to help Delhi Police ahead of Hanuman Janmotsav yatra at 2 pm and riot control vehicles have also been stationed in the area.

In West Bengal, clashes and instances of fire-bombing were reported from Hooghly and Howrah over Ram Navami processions in the last few days, including on Monday night. Several vehicles were torched and shops ransacked in Howrah.

Clashes were also reported in West Bengal’s Rishra on Sunday, in which BJP national vice president Dilip Ghosh and party’s Pursurah MLA Biman Ghosh were present. The MLA was injured and hospitalised. The situation was no different in Bihar as communal violence was reported from Biharsharif, Nalanda and Sasaram, prompting the police to impose prohibitory orders and suspend internet services.

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“PM Modi Was More Generous To Me Than Congress”: Ghulam Nabi Azad Content Courtsy : NDTV New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who aspires to a Congressfree India, today received praise and respect from unexpected quarters.

Former Congressman Ghulam Nabi Azad, who formed his own party Democratic Progressive Azad Party, told NDTV today that he received little generosity from the Congress for his years of dedicated service. PM Modi, in contrast, was more generous to him, he said, and predicted that the Congress “won’t come to power for decades”.

“I haven’t attended any of his (PM Modi’s) dinner parties, which was unbecoming on my part but he ignored it. In seven years as the Leader of the Opposition I have given 70 years’ worth of speech against them.

But he has ignored it and behaved as a statesman... There are occasions

“I haven’t attended any of his (PM Narendra Modi’s) dinner parties, which was unbecoming on my part but he ignored it,” Ghulam Nabi Azad said. in life when one has to behave like a statesman,” he added.

He also recounted fond memories of Atal Bihari Vajpayee -- former Prime Minister and one of the tallest leaders of the BJP.

Vajpayee, Mr Azad said, “remembered the positive and there’s a statesman”, recalling an anecdote when he had praised Sanjay Gandhi for his last speech.

“When he (Sanjay Gandhi) was to speak in the budget speech he spoke for 15 mins and all against Vajpayee.

But Vajpayee said I am not going to say a single word against Sanjay Gandhi. He (Vajpayee) told Mrs Gandhi, ‘You are the Prime Minister because of Sanjay Gandhi and your colleagues. Sanjay Gandhi got her power, which is why she is the leader.

So, I am not going to say anything against him,” Mr Azad said.

The Congress has hit back at Mr Azad. “Both Ghulam Nabi Azad & Jyotiraditya Scindia have been HUGE beneficiaries of the Congress system & its leadership. With every passing day, they give powerful evidence that this generosity to them was undeserved.

“You Proved Me Wrong” - Veteran Craft Artist To PM At Padma Awards “You proved me wrong,” Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadri, a Bidri craft artist, told PM Modi when he came to congratulate him for the prestigious award.

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New Delhi: A heartwarming exchange between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a veteran craft artist from Karnataka has turned out to be one of the highlights of the Padma Awards held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi this evening. “You proved me wrong,” Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadri, a Bidri craft artist, told PM Modi when he came to congratulate him for the prestigious award.

Mr Quadri, who received Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu, was seen shaking hands with the Prime Minister in a video. He was then heard telling him that he believed he would not get a Padma honour under the BJP government’s rule.

“I was expecting a Padma award during the UPA government, but I did not get it. When your government came, I thought now the BJP government would not give me any award. But you have proved me wrong. I expressed my sincere gratitude to you,” he said. The Prime Minister reciprocated with a namaste and a smile. Padma awards are conferred in three categories -- Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. India’s top civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, has not been given to anyone since 2019.

On Kannada Superstar Declaring Support For BJP

“Shocked, Hurt”: Actor Prakash Raj Prakash Raj’s remark came after superstar Kichcha Sudeep yesterday declared his support for the BJP ahead of the Karnataka assembly elections.

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Actor Prakash Raj yesterday expressed shock over Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep extending support to the BJP ahead of next month’s Karnataka state elections.

Mr Sudeep on Wednesday declared his support for the BJP and said he will campaign for the party, but not contest the May 10 assembly elections. “I am shocked and hurt

by Kichcha Sudeep’s statement,” news agency ANI quoted Mr Raj as saying. The veteran actor, who had unsuccessfully contested the Lok Sabha elections as an Independent candidate from Bengaluru in 2019, earlier dismissed reports of Mr Sudeep joining the BJP. “I strongly believe this is a Fake news spread by the desperate, loosing BJP in Karnataka. @ KicchaSudeep is far more sensible Citizen to fall prey,” he said before Mr Sudeep made his plans public at a press conference yesterday, with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai by his side.

“So Desperate” PM’s Jibe At Congress Over “Your Grave Will Be Dug” Remark HiIndia Newsdesk

New Delhi: Opposition parties only talk about social justice but it is the BJP that toils for helping each Indian, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed on Thursday, setting the tone for the party’s 2024 national election campaign at an event to mark the party’s 44th foundation day.

“The opposition is very desperate but no one can defeat the BJP in 2024,” he said, once again referring to the slogans of “Modi Teri Kabr Khudegi” (Modi, Your Grave Will Be Dug) chanted at a recent demonstration by the Congress over a police case against one of its leaders.

The BJP is determined to fight corruption, nepotism and law and order challenges in the country, he said, adding

“BJP has resolve, ‘Can do’ attitude like Lord Hanuman, determined to fight corruption,” PM Modi at the party’s Foundation Day event. that it draws inspiration from Lord Hanuman, the Hindu god who is revered for his devotion, strength and courage. “Today India, like Lord Hanuman, is much more prepared in fighting challenges. Our party takes inspiration from Hanumanji. We can be tough at times like Lord Hanuman, but we are also compassionate and humble,” PM Modi said. He said that the BJP has a resolve and a ‘can do’ attitude like Lord Hanuman and the party’s political culture is to have big dreams and put all efforts to fulfil them, unlike the Congress and its allies who have a “small thinking” and are mired in corruption, casteism and family rule.

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5 Indian-Americans among 100 Most Influential Women in US Finance HiIndia Newsdesk

New York: (IANS) Five IndianAmericans are in Barron’s fourth annual list of the 100 Most Influential Women in US Finance for achieving positions of prominence in the financial-services industry and are helping to shape its future.

The list includes Anu Aiyengar of JP Morgan, Rupal J. Bhansali of Ariel Investments, Meena Lakdawala-Flynn of Goldman Sachs Group, Sonal Desai from Franklin Templeton and Savita Subramanian of BofA Securities.

Aiyengar is the global head of Mergers and Acquisitions at JP Morgan -- a role she assumed in January after serving as co-head of the division since 2020.

She offers clients equal measures of expertise and steadiness when navigating challenging markets.

According to Barron’s, she “has long credited her love of number crunching, legal contracts, and building client relationships for bringing her to the mergers-and-acquisitions sphere”.

Bhansali, 55, chief investment officer and portfolio manager of Ariel Investments’ global equity strategies, sees the current state of the market as a time when investors should reposition their portfolios, because what worked in the past is “unlikely to work in the next decade”.

She believes that managing money is what she was born to do, and is passionate about encouraging women to work in finance.

Desai, 58, became the first woman chief investment officer in Franklin Templeton’s history in 2018. She oversees $137 billion in assets.

She joined the firm in 2009 after working for the International Monetary

Dubai court rejects Sanjay Shah’s appeal in tax fraud case; to extradite him

Anu Aiyengar

Rupal J. Bhansali

Sonal Desai

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Fund, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, and Thames River Capital.

Lakdawala-Flynn, Co-Head, Global Private Wealth Management, Goldman Sachs Group, wears several hats, including co-chairing the global inclusion and diversity committee.

According to Barron’s, her career in finance began soon after a sports injury.

A zealous gymnast who at one point

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for recommending US sector allocations for equities and determining forecasts for the S&P 500 and other major US indices, as well as developing and marketing the firm’s quantitative equity strategy to institutional and individual clients. Barron’s is a leading source of financial news, providing in-depth analysis and commentary on stocks, investments and how markets are moving across the world.

Keralite nurse in Dubai turns saviour Indo-Canadian gets 10 year jail for stealing for hundreds of stranded people $47.4m from Ontario govt

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Dubai,: (IANS) The Dubai Court of Cassation has rejected the appeal of British-Indian Sanjay Shah, who is wanted

by Danish authorities on charges of money laundering and committing tax fraud to the tune of $1.7 billion. In doing so, it upheld the Dubai Court of Appeal’s ruling last year to grant Denmark’s request for his extradition. “Chancellor Essam Issa Al Humaidan, Attorney General of Dubai, announced that Dubai Court of Cassation has rejected the appeal of Sanjay Shah, a British national wanted

by Danish authorities, and Sanjay Shah can be extradited to Denmark over fraud and money laundering charges,” the Dubai government’s media office announced on Twitter. Shah, 52, a hedge fund trader who lived on The Palm Jumeirah, was arrested by Dubai Police in June last year following Denmark’s extradition petition.

wanted to compete in the Olympics, Lakdawala-Flynn had to stay at George Washington University one summer to rehabilitate her knee.

She did an internship at Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group, working on the institutional equity sales desk.

Subramanian is head of US equity and quantitative strategy at Bank of America Securities. She is responsible

Five IndianAmericans are in Barron’s fourth annual list of the 100 Most Influential Women in US Finance for achieving positions of prominence in the financial-services industry and are helping to shape its future.

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Thiruvananthapuram,: (IANS) A Keralite nurse in the UAE is one of the major major helping hand for the people who are struck there either due to job loss, health issues, or any other calamity which one may face in a foreign land.

Hajara Valiyakath, who hails from Kerala’s Thrissur, has been in the UAE for the past 16 years, working as a nurse

in a private hospital in Dubai. She began getting interested in social work and helping out the downtrodden began after she found people admitted in the hospital who required aid and support.

She has opened a social organisation, named “Jeeva Karunya Hastham” or ‘a helping hand with compassion’.

Talking to IANS, Valiyakath said: “Earlier my thought was that I could support and help people once I had good savings but then I found that it was not like that and had to intervene in social life as I was daily witnessing the trauma and helplessness faced by many people who are admitted in the hospital where I am working.”

She said that once she had to intervene in the issue of her room mate who had to suddenly go back to Kerala after her father fell ill. However on reaching the airport, she found that her company owner had given a complaint to the immigration authorities that she was “absconding” from work.

The nurse had to give her own passport as security to let her room mate go back to India and she found that the sponsor had raised such an issue due to some misdeeds of the recruiting agency.

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Toronto,:(IANS) An Indian-origin former Ontario government employee has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to stealing $47.4 million from the provincial government, which included $10.8 million of Covid aid.

Sanjay Madan, who served as an IT Director within the Ministry of Education, pleaded guilty to multiple charges of fraud, breach of trust, and money laundering, which he committed by overseeing two complicated schemes to bilk millions of dollars from taxpayers, the Global News reported.

Madan’s lawyer Chris Sewratan said he feels “sorry” for his crimes and is taking “responsibility for everything”.

Madan has agreed to re-pay the entire amount, $30 million of which, his lawyers say was immediately returned to the Ontario government, while the remainder can be repaid over the next 15 years.

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Telangana BJP Chief In Police Custody, Party Says “Illegal Arrest” HiIndia Newsdesk

Hyderabad: Bandi Sanjay Kumar, the president of the BJP in Telangana, was taken into custody by the police on Tuesday night, setting off a political firestorm and drawing criticism from the party’s top leadership in New Delhi.

Mr Kumar, a member of parliament from Karimnagar district, was taken into custody from his home without any explanation, according to his party colleagues. He was later moved to various police stations in different districts, raising questions about his whereabouts and safety.

Calling it a case of “illegal arrest”, the BJP also filed a petition in the Telangana High Court on Wednesday, seeking to know the grounds for Mr Kumar’s detention and his current location.

In a First Information Report (FIR) released amid the spiralling outcry, the police said Mr Kumar had been taken into “preventive detention”. He was later arrested over the leak of secondary school exam papers, a charge that his party has dismissed as baseless and politically motivated.

Bandi Sanjay Kumar, who represents the Karimnagar constituency in the Lok Sabha, was taken away from his residence by a police team around 11 pm.

The police action came amid heightened tensions between the BJP and the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi, or BRS, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the state on Saturday. PM Modi is expected to inaugurate several

development projects and address a public rally. Mr Kumar, who has been vocal in his criticism of the BRS government and its chief minister, K Chandrasekhar Rao, was picked up from his residence late on Tuesday

night. Video footage showed him being dragged by policemen and forced into a van outside. His supporters tried to resist the arrest and clashed with the police. The BJP’s national leaders condemned the detention of Mr Kumar and demanded his immediate release. G. Kishan Reddy, a union minister and a senior BJP leader from Telangana, called it an “undemocratic” act that violated Mr Kumar’s fundamental rights.

Amit Malviya, the head of the BJP’s information technology department, said on Twitter that the arrest was an attempt by Mr Rao to “intimidate” the opposition and “muzzle” dissent.

“In a midnight operation, Telangana police has arrested BJP state President Bandi Sanjay Kumar on fabricated charges of being involved in a secondary school paper leak. This won’t end well for KCR,” Mr Malviya wrote, using Mr Rao’s initials. Hundreds of BJP workers staged protests outside various police stations where Mr Kumar was reportedly taken.

They raised slogans against Mr Rao and the BRS government and accused them of misusing their power to suppress the opposition.

‘Trolls’ face Hyderabad police Hyderabad biker water crackdown, 20 cases over last month distributes bottles to traffic cops,

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Kiccha Sudeep: BJP’s Star Campaigner In Karnataka HiIndia Newsdesk

Kiccha Sudeep, one of the Karnataka film industry’s biggest superstar, said today that he will campaign for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. The actor dismissed speculation that he is joining the party.

Mr Sudeep was born on September 2, 1973, in Shimoga district of Karnataka and made his acting debut in 1997 with ‘Thayavva’. Apart from acting, he is also a talented cricketer and represented Karnataka in Under-17 and Under-19 teams, according to Book My Show. As per IMDb, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Kannada) for three consecutive years for his films ‘Huchcha’, ‘Nandhi’ and ‘Swathi Muthu’. Mr Sudeep has been associated with television reality show ‘Bigg Boss Kannada’ since its debut season in 2013. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in Industrial and production engineering.

The Hyderabad police Wednesday announced a crackdown against social media “trolls”, with Deputy Commissioner of Police (cyber crimes) Sneha Mehra telling reporters that they have registered as many as 20 cases in the last month and served notices under

section 41A CrPC to eight “trolls”.

A police official told that several complaints were received by police in the second week of March about online content insulting BRS leader and MLC K Kavitha, who has been called in for questioning by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the Delhi excise “scam”. In preliminary investigation, the official said, police found out that these “trolls” posted content for increased traction and subsequent monetary benefits, and it is to be verified whether they were working for political parties.

The DCP told reporters: “This (action) is not based on any political party but is a message to trolls that they cannot escape in the garb of anonymity.”

CM Jagan proposes housing sites in Amaravati for poor, draws fire from TDP Directing the officials to prepare an action plan to provide the basic infrastructure for the construction of houses to the beneficiaries in the region, the CM asked them to expedite the work.

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The Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy Government in Andhra Pradesh has decided to allocate housing sites in the Amaravati region to eligible poor beneficiaries, drawing fire from the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) which accused it of trying to divert the focus from developing the region as the capital city.

The decision to allocate house sites was taken in the 33rd meeting of the

Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) held on Monday, where it was decided to distribute house sites to poor people of Krishna and Guntur districts in 20 layouts spread over 1134.58 acres in Amaravati, subject to clearance of legal hurdles. The case filed

by Amaravati region farmers who gave their lands for capital city development is pending in the Supreme Court.

wins hearts

Nikhil Nayak, a popular moto vlogger from Hyderabad, was captured on video handing out water bottles to traffic policemen who were sweating it out in the hot weather.

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Hyderabad: In a heartwarming act of kindness, a man riding a motorbike has turned into a saviour for traffic police working in the scorching summer heat. The man, identified as Nikhil Nayak, a popular moto vlogger from Hyderabad, was captured on video handing out water bottles to traffic policemen who were sweating it out in the hot weather.

In the clip, which has gone viral on social media, Nayak can be seen riding his bike towards the traffic police personnel. As he approaches them, he takes out water bottles from his backpack and hands them over to the grateful officers. The officers can be seen smiling and thanking Nayak for his efforts. Nayak’s act of kindness has won the hearts of netizens, with the video being liked close to five lakh times since being posted. Many people have also commented on the video, praising Nayak for his kind gesture.

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They say, Marriages are made in Heaven. But perhaps in the current age, it may be more apt to say that while marriages are definitely made in heaven, the connections are created at a convention!

As Spring begins to bring blooms to Chicago, it may be time for love or a special relationship to also blossom in the lives of 1000 lucky men and women who are coming together at The Mohan Matchmaking Convention this weekend. The unique event, supported and conceptualized

by Anip Patel, CEO and Founder of CaPatel Investments is an honest attempt to give young South Asian men and women a fair chance to meet other singles that share similar cultures, thoughts, values and dreams to forge friendships or relationships that may last a lifetime. As a person of Indian heritage living and working in the United States, Patel recognizes the need for creative spaces where diversity is accepted and celebrated.

As an entrepreneur and an investor he has seen how lack of diverse representation can not only affect businesses but also has a deep impact on personal lives too. Patel says, “Finding someone special is always a tough task. And in our culture not everyone is using other resources like dating apps. We decided to curate an event that bridges the void most young South Asians experience once they reach that stage where they are looking for a lasting relationship.

Why Desi Dating

Numerous relationship surveys, expert talks and counseling sessions often point out one single thing – couples who stick together are often the ones that have a shared vision, outlook or values in life. Living with a desi heritage in America or anywhere in the West, sometimes poses a unique challenge of finding or meeting fellow desis who may be a potential soulmate

Creating Connections: Desi Dating Goes Luxe

On April 7 and 8 desi singles from across the US get a never before chance to meet, network and get to know like-minded people in a luxe setting. At the Mohan Matchmaking Convention in Chicago 1000 handpicked South Asian singles may get to begin the most important chapter of their life!

LGBTQAI+ community as everyone no matter what their orientation or preference stands to get an equal opportunity to meet their prospective partners. Patel says, “We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone can celebrate love and commitment, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.”

Event with a Cause

For the first time-ever , a dating convention geared towards South Asians. Mohan Matchmaking Convention is a grand weekend event where 1,000 handpicked desi singles will get to meet, great, date and dance while looking for meaningful connections.

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you have been looking to spend a lifetime with. So instead of leading your life in the hope of a co-incidence that connects you with a like-minded individual from a similar heritage, the Mohan Matchmaking Convention believes in creating circumstances that bring you closer to a pool of fellow desi singles to interact, connect and network with. But this is no ordinary meet-up; the creators of the event

believe in giving a luxurious, larger than life backdrop to what may turn out to me the moment you have been waiting for all your life.

An excellent initiative that integrates diversity and stresses why it is important to create meetings such as these, Patel and his team have given $1 million in support to the Mohan Matchmaking Convention. The event is also an inclusive space for

The concept behind this convention while helping singles inch closer to finding their partners also supports a greater cause. 100 percent of proceeds from the event will help organize Samuh Lagan in India. Samuh Lagan is a traditional practice of a mass marriage where hundreds of couples from less fortunate backgrounds are wed to each other in a single ceremony. The practice doesn’t end with a ceremony but the couples are also provided with gifts that eases them in charting their new lives together.

The Schedule

Set at a luxury space in the Windy City, Day 1 on April 7 would begin with a cocktail hour. There will be a panel to acquaint the participants followed by curated games, drinks and dancing. Day 2 will set the pace of the event to an even more interesting level with speed dating rounds, breakout rooms and a lavish reception.

Severe Storms Threaten NYC University In New Jersey On High Region With Strong Winds And Alert As Police Respond To Active Tornadoes In Tornado-Ravaged NJ Shooter Situation Florham Park Police Chief Debunks Reports of Active Shooter, Confirms No Threat to Public Safety HiIndia Newsdesk

NEW YORK, NY- The tri-state area is facing more severe weather in the coming days, following a weekend of violent thunderstorms that resulted in multiple tornadoes in New Jersey and a lightning strike at the World Trade Center in Manhattan.

On Wednesday, the region can expect an onshore flow, which will bring along fog, drizzle, and cooler temperatures that will persist throughout the day.

On Thursday, temperatures are expected to reach near-record levels, with some areas seeing temperatures in the 70s and even low 80s. Both Central Park and LaGuardia have a chance of breaking the daily temperature records for April 6, which were set in 1947 at 79 and 80

degrees, respectively. The forecast for Thursday is 77 and 76 degrees.

The high temperatures will prime the atmosphere for strong-to-severe thunderstorms later in the day, with the riskiest window being from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. At this time, the main threat is expected to be damaging winds, though this could change. Stay tuned to Storm Team 4 for the latest weather updates.

The entire tri-state area is at risk for potentially severe weather, with the threat of damaging winds intensifying south of the city, where communities are still recovering from the aftermath of Saturday’s tornadoes. While straightline winds are possible, there is no widespread tornado threat expected, unlike what was seen over the weekend.

St. Elizabeth’s University and St. Elizabeth Academy in Morristown, NJ HiIndia Newsdesk

MORRISTOWN, NJ- On Tuesday April 4th , St. Elizabeth’s University and St. Elizabeth Academy in Morristown, New Jersey were placed on lockdown following false reports of an active shooter. The Florham Park Police Department took the necessar y precautions and initiated the lockdown to ensure the safety of the students, staff, and faculty. The University took to Twitter to inform the public of the situation, stating that the lockdown was a result of a police investigation near the Convent Station train station, which is located adjacent to the campus.

The Florham Park Police Chief, Joseph

J. Orlando, emphasized that there was no active shooter and that the reports were false. He stated that the police were conducting a thorough search of the entire campus, including every building and wooded area, to ensure that the campus was safe. Despite their efforts, they had not found anyone suspicious.

Dozens of police agencies from the surrounding area responded to the scene to assist in the search. The university advised that those who were not already on campus should stay away until further notice, and those who were on campus should continue to shelter in place until the lockdown was lifted.

The university promised to keep the community informed and updated as the situation unfolds.

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News Breif Setback For Opposition In Supreme Court Indian-origin student gets Illinois State University's teaching award

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New York:(IANS) An Indian-origin student has received the 2022 Outstanding University Graduate Student Teaching Award for making outstanding contributions to teaching as part of his program and educational experience at Illinois State University.

Viraj Patel, a second-year doctoral student in the University’s School of Communication, was recognised for his “exemplary skill and dedication”.

Patel has always been heavily involved in public speaking and communication, which became his way of defining himself, according to a University statement.”It’s amazing to receive recognition for teaching a subject that means so much to me and especially to be chosen by people who have seen and awarded incredible teachers throughout the years is an honor,” Patel said in a statement.

According to his LinkedIn profile, the student’s areas of teaching expertise include public speaking, rhetorical communication, and media theories.

Patel said he has a love for public speaking and finds a sense of accomplishment when guiding students through the class.

“Public speaking is so overwhelming, so I really like seeing those ‘a ha’ moments in students when they realise they can do this and that it isn’t as scary as they thought it would be,” he said in a statement released by the University.

He recently served as the Program Coordinator in the Office of Orientation Services at Illinois Wesleyan University, helping plan summer and fall semester orientation

Over “Misuse Of Central Agencies” HiIndia Newsdesk

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to consider a petition by 14 opposition parties that accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government of abusing its power and using central investigating agencies to harass and intimidate its political rivals.

The petition, filed by senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi on behalf of the opposition parties, claimed that there was a “drastic and exponential increase” in the number of cases registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against opposition leaders since 2014 when PM Modi came to power.

Mr Singhvi cited statistics to show that the ED had registered 6 times more cases in the last seven years than in the previous decade, but had a conviction rate of only 23 per cent. He also alleged that 95 per cent of the ED and CBI cases were against opposition leaders from across the country and that this was

a clear indication of political vendetta and bias.

However, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud expressed doubts about the validity and feasibility of the petition.

He asked Mr Singhvi whether he was seeking immunity for opposition parties from investigation and prosecution, and whether they had any special rights as citizens.

Mr Singhvi clarified that he was not asking for any blanket protection or exemption for opposition leaders, but only for a fair and impartial application of the law. He said that the government was misusing its agencies to weaken and demoralise the opposition and that this was detrimental to democracy and the rule of law.

Hanuman Jayanti: Union home US recognises as India’s ministry issues advisory to all states Arunachal integral part

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Close on the heels of communal violence in West Bengal and Bihar during Ram Navami, the Centre on Wednesday asked all states to ensure law and order during Hanuman Jayanti on April 6 and monitor any factor that could disturb

peace and harmony in society.

The Home Ministry’s advisory to all states and Union territories aimed at sensitising law enforcement agencies following the communal violence last week.

“The MHA has issued an advisory to all states in preparation for Hanuman Jay a nt i . T h e g ov e r n m e nt s a r e encouraged to ensure the maintenance of law and order, peaceful observance of the festival, and monitoring of any factors that could disturb communal harmony in society,” the Home Minister’s Office tweeted.

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The US has recognised Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India and strongly opposes any unilateral attempts to advance territorial claims by renaming localities, the White House has said.

The US reaction came in response to Beijing announcing Chinese names for 11 more places in Arunachal Pradesh which the neighbouring country claims as the southern part of flagged incidents of communal violence Tibet. after Ram Navami and hate speeches.

The delegation was led by Jamiat Ulama- The official names of the 11 places e-Hind president Maulana Mahmood were released on Sunday by China’s ministry of civil affairs.

Madani, secretary Niyaz Faruqui and All India Muslim Personal Law Board “The United States has recognised that members Kamal Faruqui and Professor territory (Arunachal Pradesh) for a long time (as an integral part of India).

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Niyaz Faruqui said the delegation raised And we strongly oppose any unilateral 14 challenges facing the country. Recent attempts to advance territorial claims by renaming localities,” White House incidents of communal violence in Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Bihar, West Bengal and Maharashtra said on Tuesday.“And so, again, this is were among the key topics discussed something that we have long stood by,” in the meeting, he said. “This was a Jean-Pierre told reporters at her daily different Amit Shah from the one we news conference. see delivering political speeches.

“Different Amit Shah”: Muslim Leaders’ Praise After Meeting Over Clashes

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New Delhi: A delegation of Muslim religious leaders met Union Home Minister Amit Shah late last night and

“Not Mallikarjun Kharge But Rahul Gandhi Captain Of Congress”: Ghulam Nabi Azad HiIndia Newsdesk

New Delhi: Veteran politician and former Union minister Ghulam Nabi Azad believes that the Congress is still run by “remote control” and he also came down heavily on a “new coterie of inexperienced sycophants” who manage its affairs.

Ahead of the release of his book ‘Azaad -- an autobiography’, the former Congress stalwart, who quit the party last year, refused to talk about the issues he had with his former colleagues, saying “the more I dig into the past, the more bitterness surfaces, and I don’t want to dwell with that since I have stepped out of the party”.

At the same time, Azad, who was chief minister of the erstwhile state

of Jammu and Kashmir and leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha, said he had great respect for Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, but acknowledged there were political differences with Rahul Gandhi. “...as an individual, I am not saying Rahul Gandhi is a bad person. As an individual he is a good person. Maybe we have some political issues but those are the political issues that I had with him as long as I was in the Congress.

Since I am no longer in the Congress party, I am nobody to tell him what is right for him and what is wrong for him,” the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief said.

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Dead near CanadaUS Border while trying to cross Illegally

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Bodies of six people from two families were recovered from a marsh near the US-Canada border. The families were trying to cross into the US illegally.

Amongst the dead are five adults and one child under the age of three. The capsized boat was described as “very small” for poor weather conditions.

Their bodies were found on Thursday near a capsized boat belonging to a missing man from Akwesasne Mohawk community as told by the local deputy police chief in a news conference.

3 IPL franchises Invest in US based Major Cricket League

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Just ahead of the debut of the Twenty20 Cricket competition in the US, three Indian Premier League franchises have invested in Major League Cricket (MLC) teams.

Reliance Industries which owns Mumbai Indians will be establishing an MLC team in New York. Delhi Capitals co-owner GMR have partnered with Seattle Orcas franchise in which Satya Nadella has invested Chennai Super Kings are investing in a Texas-based MLC franchise. Six teams will be competing this year in the tournament scheduled to begin in July. The teams are – San Francisco Unicorns, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle Orcas, Texas and Washington DC

The Indian government is scouring the globe for spyware it could use that’s “lower profile” than Pegasus, the advanced Israeli surveillance software that can eavesdrop even on encrypted WhatSapp and Signal conversations, the Financial Times (FT) has reported.

The FT said about a dozen makers of surveillance software companies

are likely to put in bids in the coming weeks. The government is willing to spend anywhere up to $120 million to obtain the software, according to the newspaper which said it had spoken to people familiar with the matter. India’s defence ministry declined to comment on the report, the newspaper said. The government has never acknowledged using Pegasus which is made by the NSO Group and a Supreme Court committee said it found no evidence of Pegasus being employed. But international tech experts have said they have found Pegasus malware on the phones of Indian journalists, academics and Opposition figures, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

US: Tornado rips Trump raises $4 through Arkansas million in 24 hours

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The University of Arkansas hospital declared a mass-casualty event as a tornado hit Little Rock. The state governor said that two people were killed.

A devastating storm ripped through the southern state of Arkansas on Friday, with the governor saying two people had died. The US National Weather Service issued a tornado emergency for Arkansas’s capital of Little Rock and surrounding areas on Friday, warning that 350,000 people were in danger from a “confirmed large and destructive tornado.”

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Donald Trump raised over USD 4 million towards his 2024 presidential run in 24 hours after a Manhattan grand jury indicted the former US president on charges related to paying off a porn star, his office has said.

According to the former president’s campaign, over 25 per cent of donations came from first-time donors to the Trump Campaign, further solidifying his status as the clear frontrunner in the Republican primary.

Madhur Jaffrey wins James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award Zofeen Maqsood

The James Beard Awards celebrate outstanding achievement and exceptional culinary talent. The James Beard Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America’s food culture.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual whose lifetime body of work has had a positive and longlasting impact on the way we eat, cook or think about food in America. Jaffrey’s first cookbook was An Invitation to Indian Cooking. The book was inducted into the James Beard Foundation’s Cookbook Hall of Fame in 2006. She has since released more than 30 award-winning cookbooks.

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Amit Kshatriya, a decorated IndianAmerican software and robotics engineer was appointed as the first head of NASA’s newly-established Moon to Mars Programme that will help the agency ensure a long-term lunar presence needed to prepare for humanity’s next giant leap to the Red Planet. Kshatriya will serve as NASA’s first head of the office, with immediate effect, the agency announced on Thursday. The new office aims to carry out the agency’s human exploration activities on the Moon and Mars for the benefit of humanity, a NASA press release said. “The golden age of exploration is happening right now, and this new office will help ensure that NASA successfully establishes a longterm lunar presence needed to prepare for humanity’s next giant leap to the Red Planet,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.

Kamala Harris Visits Indian Grandfather’s Home In Zambia

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Washington: US Vice President Kamala Harris remembered her maternal grandfather PV Gopalan, an Indian foreign service official, during her tour to Zambia and paid a visit to the Gopalan family home in Lusaka.

“My visit to Zambia has a special significance for me, as many of you know, and for my family. As you know, I visited Zambia, Mr President, as a young girl when my grandfather worked here,” Vice President Harris told reporters in Lusaka at a joint news conference with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema.

Georgia Becomes First US State To Pass Resolution Condemning Hinduphobia HiIndia Newsdesk

Washington: US’ Georgia Assembly has passed a resolution The resolution was introduced by Representatives Lauren condemning Hinduphobia, making it the first American state McDonald and Todd Jones from Forsyth County in the to take such a legislative measure. Condemning Hinduphobia suburbs of Atlanta, home to one of the largest Hindu and and anti-Hindu bigotry, the resolution said Hinduism is one Indian-American communities in Georgia. of the world’s largest and oldest religions with over 1.2 billion “It was a true honor to work with Rep McDonald and Rep adherents in over 100 countries and encompasses an array of Jones as well as other lawmakers who guided us through the diverse traditions and belief systems with values of acceptance, whole process of getting this County Resolution passed,” said mutual respect and peace.

Rajeev Menon, CoHNA vice president.

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Uorfi Javed apologises for hurting sentiments with what she wears

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New Delhi: (IANS) Internet sensation Uorfi Javed has apologised to everyone for her dressing sense and said that she will be a changed Uorfi from now.The actress, though, lands more often in controversies because of her unusual fashion sense. Like recently she was spotted wearing a co-ord set that was made from a green practice net and along with it she also wore a gajra on her hair.

Expressing apologies to all those who have problem with her dresses and the way she carry herself, Uorfi mentioned: “I apologise for hurting everyone’s sentiments by wearing what I wear. From now on you guys will see a changed Uorfi. Changed clothes.

Maafi.”

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ctress Pooja Dey, who made her debut with reality show ‘Dating in the Dark’, was further seen in the erotic web series ‘Gandii Baat Season 5’, in which she played the character of Nandini, a lesbian. The actress has spoken about being typecast in a bold zone post that series and how difficult it was for her to come out of that.

Talking about the same, she said: “No matter how much everyone denies, but yes, ‘typecasting’ still happens in our industry.

Post ‘Gandii Baat’, I only received offers for bold and sleazy content. It wasn’t like I didn’t want to do bold shows, but the main parameter, which is the story, was missing from those projects. I was also getting a good amount of money, but how can I do a character or project which doesn’t seem correct to me?”

“I kind of got typecast after that project and coming out of it was really hard. I did lose a lot of time in my career due to this. Being an actor, I want to see myself exploring and experimenting with the character or content. I can’t stick to the same zone of the character and do similar projects. ‘Newness’, for me, plays a crucial role. I have no issues with playing bold characters, but they should look authentic and valid.

Vikramaditya Motwane on exploring golden era of Hindi cinema in Jubilee

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ome stories are real and others just “urban legends” in Jubilee, says director Vikramaditya Motwane about his 10-part series that serves as an interesting guide to the early days of Hindi cinema. Jubilee, set during the Partition and the decades after that, chronicles the lives of a studio boss, his movie-star wife, his trusted aide, a rising star, a nautch girl and a refugee.

According to Motwane, who co-created the Prime Video show with Soumik Sen, it all started as a small idea about exploring the power dynamics and the drama of those early years of cinema.

“But it’s taken a good five-six years for that one idea to end up becoming a pitch and then a series… It’s been quite a journey,” Motwane told PTI in an interview.

“It’s the stories you hear… There is some truth, some gossip and everything put into this. Today (who’s to say) what’s true, what’s made up and what’s an urban legend that’s taken a life of its own to become stories that we hear almost 70-75 years after the era… It’s a wonderful way of presenting it to the audience,” he said.

The first part of the series, featuring a stellar cast in Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aparshakti Khurana, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sidhant Gupta, Nandish Sandhu, and Ram Kapoor, will premiere on April 7, followed by the second part, also consisting of five episodes, releasing on April 14.

The challenges in recreating the era within a budget were aplenty but fun for the director, known for projects such as Udaan, Lootera, Trapped and Sacred Games series.

‘I’d be sorted in Rs 25 per day’: Sharad Kelkar Sharad Kelkar recalled his early days as a struggler in Mumbai, and revealed that he used to make Rs 2750 per month at a gym

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Ajay Devgn starrer Bholaa is clearly not living up to its expectations at the box office. We know, it’s quite early to say this but considering the film is mounted on a huge scale, it can’t afford to perform with a big dip in the collection right on day 2. Yes, the biggie has dropped today, and the fall is a bit high even if one considers it was a working day.

Helmed by Ajay Devgn himself, the film is an official remake of Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Kaithi starring Karthi.

As the original one is considered a masterpiece and has been watched by many already in the Hindi belt, Ajay’s remake is going through a lot of comparisons. This is leading to unnecessary negativity despite the film being a good offering.

Bholaa opened with 11.20 crores. One expected the start of at least 15 crores considering the holiday factor and Ajay’s Drishyam 2 was a huge success.

ctor Sharad Kelkar recalled his struggles as an aspiring actor in the film industry, after moving to Mumbai in the year 2002.

Sharad had participated in Grasim Mr India, and subsequently worked as a model, and in ad films. He later became a household name on TV, and then moved to films. But there was a time when he was having a hard time making ends meet.

In an appearance on Cyrus Broacha’s podcast, Sharad broke down his expenses on food, and recalled being excited when he was offered Rs 5000 for a fashion show. He said that he first went to Mumbai on a vacation to visit his cousin, and ended up getting a call for a fashion show when he was in town.

He said, “I used to stay with nine guys in one room, in Bazaar Road, Bandra. There used to be this Rajasthani hotel, which provided a dabba service, basically. They used to sell a chapati for Rs 2, and we used to get some eggs. I’d arranged for a gas cylinder, and my deal was simple: four eggs and two rotis, in the morning, and in the evening. That’s it. I would be sorted in Rs 25.’

Asked about alcohol, Sharad said that it was a ‘privilege’, and probably a once-in-three-months situation. “We used to party only when we’d get some work, like some ad or a photoshoot. Otherwise, it was a tough time. But things got better when TV started.”

Sharad said that he used to earn around Rs 2750 per month at the gym he used to work at back then, and when he was offered Rs 5000 to walk the runway for ‘three minutes’ at a fashion show, he lapped it up. “I felt something about Mumbai, and that’s how I started,” he said.

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Bollywood helps Indian diaspora stay connected with their roots

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ctor Suniel Shetty, who has been garnering audience appreciation ever since his streaming debut, has shared that Bollywood helps the Indian diaspora, in different parts of the world, stay rooted to their homeland and that the upcoming stage musical show, ‘Disco Dancer - The Musical’ celebrates the Bollywood of the 1980s era.

The actor said, “To the Indian diaspora, Bollywood provides a connection with their memories back home. Music unites us all and this is the sentiment that we are celebrating and showing respect to through ‘Disco Dancer- The Musical’.

Long before musicals, our cinema was pioneering the concept of telling a story through song and dance. We did it first”.

He further mentioned, “I have grown up listening to this music, idolising the heroes of that era and for me and everyone else, this will be an experience of pure nostalgia.

Our song and dance routines have been mocked but now people are realising their importance and the happiness they have brought to millions...

After sold-out shows at West End, London, ‘Disco Dancer - The Musical’ has been brought to India

by S a r e g a m a and Suniel Shetty.

A Saregama production ‘Disco Dancer - The Musical’ will premiere on April 14 at the NSCI dome in Mumbai.

Actor Suniel Shetty, who has been garnering audience appreciation ever since his streaming debut, has shared that Bollywood helps the Indian diaspora, in different parts of the world, stay rooted to their homeland and that the upcoming stage musical show, ‘Disco Dancer - The Musical’ celebrates the Bollywood of the 1980s era.

From Priyanka-Nick to Bollywood’s A-list, global celebs throng NMACC opening

The who’s who of the arts and entertainment world, both Indian and international, gathered for the grand inauguration of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) at the Jio World Gardens, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai Mumbai: (IANS) The who’s who of the arts and entertainment world, both Indian and international, gathered for the grand inauguration of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) at the Jio World Gardens, BandraKurla Complex, Mumbai, on Friday evening.

The Ambani family was in full attendance at the opening of Nita Ambani’s dream cultural project -- Mukesh Ambani arrived with his daughter Esha and her father-in-law, Dilip Piramal, Akash Ambani came with wife Shloka Mehta, and Anant Ambani with fiancee Radhika Merchant.

And then the red carpet saw a procession of celebrities, from ‘Citadel’ star Priyanka Chopra

and her husband Nick Jonas, who had landed in Mumbai on Friday afternoon, along with their daughter Malti Marie, and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar (with wife Anjali and daughter Sara), to Bollywood’s Great Khans -- Shah Rukh (with wife Gauri, Aaryan and Suhana), Salman, Aamir (dressed down in casual kurta and blue jeans, and with his many children).

The A-plus list included ‘Thalaivar’ Rajinikanth, who came in tees, jeans and sandals, Uddhav, Rashmi and Aditya Thackeray, celebrated sculptor

Jeff Coons, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya, ‘Never Have I Ever’ star Poorna Jagannathan, and the American supermodel Gigi Hadid.

The Centre’s opening will also feature the expansive musical, ‘Civilization to Nation: The Journey of Our Nation’.

Playwright and director Feroz Abbas Khan has put up this kaleidoscopic narration of Indian histor y and culture told through the Natya Shastra, the ancient Sanskrit treatise on the performing arts.

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Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani’s ‘Kahani’ khatam in Kashmir

Last year, when most Hindi films were tanking at the box office, Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani struck gold with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. The two are hoping to recreate the magic this year with Satyaprem Ki Katha, which marks the Bollywood debut of Marathi film director Sameer Vidwans. We hear the director is now ready to call action on the film’s final schedule in Kashmir. While Vidwans has headed to the Valley, the actors are expected to reach today for the weeklong stint.

Chitrangda Singh prefers merit over mass production

Hardly anybody in the industry would refute that OTT platforms have brought unprecedented opportunities and given wings to brave stories. Chitrangda Singh, who has had web offerings in Modern Love: Mumbai (2022) and the latest Gaslight, admits that the medium’s benefits are many. However, the actor also has a word of caution — in an attempt to meet the audience’s increased demand for content, she hopes that creators don’t end up compromising on quality.

“OTT has been a breeding ground for talented writers, directors, and actors. But since there is such a high need for content, I wonder whether people are wanting to take risks. The demand is so high that sometimes it works against the idea of taking the effort and pain to think differently. It affects the quality,” she explains.

Is that the reason Singh hasn’t signed a series yet? The actor admits that she has received multiple offers, but they haven’t struck a chord with her. “When it comes to series, I haven’t found the right script. I have been offered quite a few, a lot of them [being] official remakes. But the writing gets so diluted by the time it is adapted. For a series, the writing needs to be top-notch to engage the audiences. That said, it’s about time I did a series.”

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fter India outrightly rejected China’s attempt to rename places of Arunachal Pradesh, Beijing on Tuesday claimed its “sovereignty” over the region.

In a regular press conference, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, “Zangnan (Arunachal Pradesh) is part of China’s territory. In accordance with relevant stipulations of the administration of geographical names of the State Council, competent authorities of the Chinese government have standardised the names of some parts of Zangnan. This is within China’s sovereign rights.”

Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Tuesday asserted that Arunachal Pradesh will always be an integral part of India.

Mr Bagchi issued the statement after China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs came up with the names of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh, which it referred to as “Zangnan, the southern part of Tibet.”

In response to media queries regarding China renaming some places in Arunachal Pradesh, Arindam Bagchi in a statement said, “We have seen such reports. This is not the first time China has made such an attempt. We reject this outright.”

He further said, “Arunachal Pradesh is, has been, and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India. Attempts to assign invented names will not alter this reality.”

Meanwhile, the United States “strongly opposes” China’s attempts to advance a claim over Indian territory, Arunachal Pradesh by renaming localities, the White House said on Tuesday.

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China Doubles Down Day After India Rejects ‘Renaming’ Of Arunachal Areas two rivers and two other areas. China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs also listed the category of places’ names and their subordinate administrative districts, as per the news report.

According to the Global Times report, this is the third batch of geographical names announced by the ministry in Arunachal Pradesh. As per the news report, the first batch of the standardized names of six places was issued in 2017, and the second batch of 15 places was released in 2021.

In December, last year, the Union government said it has seen reports of China attempting to rename some places in Arunachal Pradesh “in its own language” and asserted that the border state has been and will always be an China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs came up with names of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh integral part of India.”

In response to a media query on reports and we strongly oppose any unilateral This is another attempt by the Chinese that China has renamed some places in attempts to advance a territory claim by Arunachal Pradesh in its own language, claim on us, Indian territory. So the renaming localities. And so, again, this Mr Bagchi said China had also sought to United States, as you know, has is something that we have long stood assign such names in April 2017. recognised that territory for a long time by a few things,” White House Press “We have seen such reports. This is Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. and we strongly oppose any unilateral not the first time China has attempted China released names of 11 places attempts to advance a territory claim such a renaming of places in the state in Arunachal Pradesh in Chinese of Arunachal Pradesh. China had also by renaming localities. And so, again, characters, Tib etan and pinyin sought to assign such names in April this is something that we have long according to the rules on geographical 2017,” Mr Bagchi said. “Arunachal stood by a few things,” White House names issued by the State Council, Pradesh has always been, and will China’s cabinet, Global Times reported. always be an integral part of India.

Press Secretary said The ministry announced the names Assigning invented names to places in claim on us, Indian territory. So of 11 places on Sunday and also gave Arunachal Pradesh does not alter this the United States, as you know, has precise coordinates, including two fact,” he added. recognised that territory for a long time residential areas, five mountain peaks,

Global Pharma: FDA says India firm linked to US eye drop deaths broke safety norms

The Indian manufacturer of eye drops linked to three deaths and serious infections in the US violated several safety norms, the country’s top regulator has said.

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February after a recommendation from the FDA. The FDA had also stopped imports of the products.

The eye drops - made in India by Global Pharma and imported to the US under two brand names, EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears - were linked to a deadly outbreak of drug-resistant infections in the US. In March, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified 68 patients across 16 states with a rare strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause serious infections, especially in

immunocompromised people. The drug-resistant strain had never been found in the country before the latest outbreak.

In addition to the deaths, eight patients suffered vision loss, and four had their eye surgically removed, the BBC reported in March.

“To the greatest extent possible, we have been contacting customers to advise them against continued use of the product,” EzriCare Artificial Tears said on its website in February .

The company said it marketed the eye drops, but had no role in the “actual manufacturing” of the product.

While the product recall was initially for the eye drops called EzriCare Artificial Tears Lubricant and Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears Lubricant, it was later expanded to include an eye ointment marketed by Delsam Pharma as well.

The FDA conducted an 11-day inspection of the Global Pharma plant in India from 20 February, and said in its report that it observed several violations related to sterilisation and hygiene.

This included a “black, brown coloured greasy deposit” on a bowl; several parts of the sterile manufacturing area such as doors and handles were not cleaned properly.

The FDA report also said that surfaces that came into contact with the drug

packaging “were not cleaned, sanitised, decontaminated, or sterilised”.

The BBC has emailed Global Pharma for comment.

On Monday, The New York Times reported that the CDC was concerned the bacteria could gain a foothold in the US healthcare system.

“I think we are going to see the impact of this play out over the course of months to years,” Maroya Walters, lead investigator for the CDC’s antimicrobial resistance team, told the NYT. The CDC had earlier advised anyone who used the recalled products and was experiencing symptoms to contact a doctor. The symptoms included yellow, green, or clear discharge from the eye, discomfort or pain, redness, blurry vision and increased sensitivity to light.

In recent months, many Indian firms have come under scrutiny for the quality of their drugs, with experts raising concerns about the manufacturing practices used to make these medicines.

In March, India’s drug regulator cancelled the manufacturing licence of Marion Biotech, whose cough syrups were linked to 18 child deaths in Uzbekistan.

The World Health Organization also issued an alert last October linking four Indian-made cough syrups to child deaths in The Gambia. India later said that the medicines complied with specifications when tested at home, but the WHO responded that it stood by “the action taken”.

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US ready for Indian-American president: Democrat Suhas Subramanyam MEENAKSHI IYER

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With Indian-Americans Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy tossing their Virginia’s 87th District, Subramanyam has addressed rising costs and worked hats in the ring for the 2024 US Presidential elections, Democrat Suhas towards giving children a quality education.

Subramanyam says the US is ready for a president of an Indian descent. Hailing “I increased funding for our schools and made it easier for schools to get and from Bengaluru, Subramanyam serves the 87th District of Virginia House of retain great teachers, and I passed legislation that put money back in the Delegates, and recently announced his bid for the state’s newly-drawn 32nd pockets of all families, including Indian immigrant Senate District. “Yes”, America is ready for an Indian-American president, families,” Subramanyam, who was named to Subramanyam told IANS in an interview, as two of the world’s two biggest the Loudoun Times-Mirror’s ‘40 Under democracies, India and the US, gear up to elect their next governments.

40’, said.

The number of Indian-Americans getting appointed to distinguished positions Virginia is also home to a sizable number has grown rapidly in recent years, with Ramaswamy being the latest entrant of Sikhs and Hindus, who have come in the presidential race, and the third in the Republican Party after Haley and into the spotlight with the Khalistani former Louisiana Governor Piyush Bobby Jindal’s unsuccessful run in 2016. separatists ramping up their activities A resident of Loudoun County, Subramanyam, a technology and regulatory under the radar of US authorities. “I attorney, became the first Indian-American and South Asian to ever be elected do not have a stance on this issue,” to the Virginia General Assembly in 2019.

Subramanyam told IANS. “More His family’s story in America began in 1979, when Suhas’s mother immigrated generally, my goal is to foster empathy to the US from Bengaluru. His parents pursued the American dream and passed and understanding between people of along values that Suhas holds today -- serve your community, succeed with all backgrounds and religions, which hard work, and empower those without a voice, according to Subramanyam’s is especially important given the website. “I still have family in India and understand the value of passing on my diversity in our region,” he added. The Indian heritage and traditions to my kids,” Subramanyam told IANS. Indian government has been nudging He served as a White House advisor to President Barack Obama in 2015, the US government to act against where he led a task force on technology policy that addressed job creation, IT Khalistani separatists, especially after modernisation, and regulating emerging technology. Of over 7,50,000 Asian- the emergence of Sikhs for Justice, Americans who live in Virginia, close to 10 per cent of the population, Indian- which has been behind frequent protests Americans make up the largest ethnic group. The vast majority of South Asians outside Indian missions in the country. live in Northern Virginia, in Loudoun, Prince William, and Fairfax counties.

According to a 2021 poll conducted by Indian-American Impact, South Asian voters leaned Democratic, with a vast majority of South Asian registered voters preferring the Democratic candidate.

“The Indian community in Virginia is one of the fastest growing voting groups in the Commonwealth. The issues Indian community members face are no different than other families in Northern Virginia: giving people a quality education, addressing rising costs like health costs, grocery bills, and utility bills, and keeping our community safe,” Subramanyam told IANS. As a Delegate of

SC cancels Centre’s ban on MediaOne

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“National security can’t be raised to deny people their rights... it was raised by the Home Ministry in a cavalier manner in this case,” the Supreme Court said.

New Delhi: A media outlet cannot be muzzled just because which had upheld the centre’s decision. cover”, the court said, “Sealed cover proceedings cannot it criticises the government, the Supreme Court said on The judges said the centre had failed to show any material be adopted to avoid the harm caused by public immunity Wednesday, as it lifted curbs on a Malayalam news channel, facts or evidence to justify its decision to impose the proceedings. We are of the opinion that public immunity ordered by the centre on “national security” grounds. The broadcast ban on MediaOne, which was one of the few proceedings are a less restrictive means to safeguard the court said that the channel MediaOne’s criticism of the channels that reported extensively on the anti-Citizenship public interest.” government’s policies and actions cannot be construed Amendment Act protests in 2020 and the riots in Delhi “There cannot be a blanket immunity to the government as anti-national or anti-establishment, and that an that it spawned. for disclosure of information to the other parties in a proceeding before the court... All investigation reports independent press is essential for a vibrant democracy.

“There is nothing to show terrorist links. National security cannot be termed secret as these affect the rights and Scrapping an order by the Ministry of Information and claims cannot be made on the basis of thin air. It is seen Broadcasting that refused to renew the channel’s broadcast that none of the material is against national security or liberty of the citizens,” the Supreme Court said.

MediaOne, which had several run-ins with the BJP-led licence for want of security clearance, the Supreme Court threatens public order,” the court said. government at the centre, had gone off the air last year pulled up the Home Ministry for raising national security The court observed that the government cannot be allowed claims out of “thin air”. to have a stand that the press must support the government. on January 31 after its name was removed from the list of permitted channels by the Ministry of Information and “National security can’t be raised to deny people their It said criticism of the government cannot be a ground to Broadcasting. On March 15 last year, the Supreme Court rights... it was raised by the Home Ministry in a cavalier revoke the licence of a TV channel. had put the Kerala High Court order, which had backed manner in this case,” the court led by Chief Justice DY Coming down heavily on the centre’s attempt to keep Chandrachud said, overruling the Kerala High Court its rationale under wraps, and file them under “sealed the centre’s decision, on hold.

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IOCUSA Protests The Disqualification Of Rahul Gandhi

Border Patrol Agents Prevent Death Of A Child

Court Sentences ISIS Recruiter And Matchmaker To 18 Years Behind Bars

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NEW YORK, NY- The Indian Overseas Congress, USA, held a protest in New York against the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from the Loka Sabha following his conviction in a defamation case.

The supporters held placards and shouted slogans to express their disappointment and anger. In his keynote address, Mr. Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, challenged the audience and talked about the current state of Indian democracy, the idea of India, and the upcoming 2024 election.

He emphasized the importance of peace and respect for each other to ensure prosperity in India. Mr. Mohinder Singh Gilzian, in his presidential address, spoke about the responsibility of NRIs to preserve democracy and freedom of expression in India and announced the reorganization of IOCUSA to be more responsive to the ongoing challenges.

George Abraham, Vice-Chairman, in his speech, spoke about the danger to democracy in India and the need to speak out in support of the cause.

The event was declared open with a welcome speech by Harbachan Singh, Secretary General, who was later awarded “The Chairman’s” award by Dr. Sam Pitroda for his outstanding efforts

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FALFURRIAS, TX– Border Patrol Agents assigned to the Falfurrias station utilized their training to stabilize a child encountered in distress at the checkpoint near Falfurrias, Texas.

On March 31, at approximately 10:20 pm, Falfurrias Agents observed a vehicle approach and then park near the entrance of the checkpoint. Agents were dispatched to investigate the stopped vehicle only to discover a child occupant of the vehicle experiencing a medical emergency. The fast-thinking agents requested Emergency Medical Technician assistance for the seizing child.

The child was non-responsive with respirations that were not only labored and sporadic, but who also displayed accessory muscle breathing. The child was removed from the vehicle and placed in a recovery position on her side to maintain a clear and patent airway.

Brooks County Emergency Medical Services arrived on scene shortly and advised that the best course

Extremely proud of our Falfurrias Station agents who jumped into action after encountering a young child experiencing a medical emergency, preventing any further injury or death” said Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez of action was to airlift the child to Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. Upon departure of the ambulance, all USBP personnel cleared the area after it was deemed safe.

“Extremely proud of our Falfurrias Station agents who jumped into action after encountering a young child experiencing a medical emergency, preventing any further injury or death” said Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez.

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NEW YORK, NY- Shaikh Abdullah Faisal, 59, a notorious ISIS recruiter and marriage broker, has been sentenced to 18 years in a New York state prison. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg described Faisal as “one of the most influential English-speaking terrorists of our times,” and he was found guilty of preaching violent jihad, promoting ISIS recruitment on his social media platforms, and trying to inspire others to commit acts of terror.

He was also found guilty of serving as a matchmaker for women seeking to marry Islamic militants. Faisal was arrested in Jamaica in 2017 and was extradited to New York City following a joint investigation by the NYPD’s Intelligence Bureau and the Manhattan DA’s Office’s Counter Terrorism Program. The trial concluded as New York state’s first-ever terrorism trial. Faisal had a previous conviction in the United Kingdom for inciting murder and using hateful rhetoric to support terrorist ideologies.

NYTTA Commemorates Maha Shivratri And Empowers Women On International Women’s Day

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NEW YORK, NY- The New York Telangana Telugu Association (NYTTA) recently organized the NYTTA SAMBARALU, a celebration of Maha Shivaratri and Women’s Day on March 4, 2023 at the Hindu Temple Auditorium in Flushing. The event was attended by over 600 guests from various parts of New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Children from the local community showcased their talents with graceful dances and devotional songs, while artists from India performed filmi and Telangana-specific folklore. A sumptuous dinner featuring special dishes from the Telangana state was served, with some ingredients flown in specially from India.

The event was honored by the presence of Mr. Dilip Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner for Trade, Investment and Innovation at the Mayor’s Office for International Affairs and Brooklyn President’s Office. He is well-known for his strong bond with the Indian community, particularly Telugus, in New York and Long Island.

In his speech, Mr. Chauhan praised the leaders of NYTTA for their efforts in promoting the cultural values of Telangana and encouraging the children to grow up as responsible citizens. He also acknowledged the contributions of Telugus as a rapidly growing community in New York, who play a significant role in the fields of education and the economy.

Dr. Rajender Jinna, Chairman of NYTTA, thanked Mr. Chauhan for his support and praised the organization’s efforts to serve the community in the US and back in India.

Mr. Sunil Reddy Gaddam, President of NYTTA, highlighted the upcoming activities of the organization and its innovative themes. The founder of the organization, Mr. Srinivas Guduru, shared his vision for establishing the organization in New York and thanked Mr. Chauhan for his continuous support to the South Asian community, particularly Telugus.

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Indian family drowned trying to illegally cross into US from Canada: Officials

from other stations also joined in the search effort.According to Lazore, the firefighters found the boat, its hull dented on the bottom as if it had hit ice or rock. Kevin Sturge Lazore and LeeAnn O’Brien said the boat was small and wouldn’t have been able to safely take seven or eight people.

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Ottawa: Members of an Indian family were among eight people found dead near the Canada-US border after they illegally tried to cross the St Lawrence River into the United States near Akwesasne, police said Friday.

According to Shawn Dulude, the police chief for the nearby Kanien’kehá:ka community of Akwesasne, the bodies are those of six adults and two childrenone under the age of three who had a Canadian passport, the other an infant who was also a Canadian citizen, news agency ANI reported quoting Canadian news outlets CBC. Police officials further the bodies are believed to be from two families one of an Indian family and the other believed to be Romanian citizens who were attempting to cross into the US.

Storm could have caused tragedy

They found the bodies in a marsh on the riverbank and the IDs of the victims have not yet been released. Lee-Ann O’Brien, the deputy chief of police for the Akwesasne Mohawk police service said that a storm brought high winds and sleet into the area and that could have caused the tragedy. “It was not

A family of four from a village in Mehsana district was among the eight people who had drowned in a river on the Quebec-New York border while they were illegally trying to enter the US from Canada by boat.

The deceased include a couple and their two adult children.

A total of eight (8) bodies have now been recovered. Canadian police have said the deceased, who were found on the banks of St Lawrence River near Akwesasne are believed to be two families of Indian and Romanian descent and were crossing into the US. “A total of eight bodies have now been recovered in total. The circumstances surrounding the deaths continue to be investigated,” added the statement of Akwesasne Mohawk Police.

The deceased were from Choudhary family of Maneckpura-Dabhala village of Vijapur taluka in Mehasana.

The dead bodies identified include that of a family comprising a father, mother, son and daughter.

The deceased were identified as Chowdhary Pravinbhai Veljibhai, 50; Chowdhary Dakshaben Pravinbhai, 45; Chowdhary Vidhiben Pravinbhai, 23 and Chowdhar y Mitkumar Pravinbhai, 20. The Choudhary family came to know about their death after checking the news on social media. On April 1, the news of the death of four Indians was received from social media.

As per the family relatives, for the last 15 days, they were not able to make any kind of contact with them

‘Heartbreaking situation’

Their bodies were discovered late Thursday near a capsized boat belonging to a missing man from the Akwesasne Mohawk community, local deputy police chief Lee-Ann O’Brien told a news conference. a good time to be out on the water. It could have been anything that caused this tragedy,” he said. “It could have been a faulty boat, it could have been human error and that the investigation will determine.”

According to police, Casey Oakes, a 30-year-old Akwesasne resident is still missing. Oakes was last seen on Wednesday boarding a small, light blue vessel and leaving Cornwall Island. He

was later reported missing, leading to the search operation that led to the discovery of bodies.

O’Brien said police found Casey Oakes’s vessel near the bodies on Friday.

Kevin Sturge Lazore, captain of the Akwasasne Fire Department’s Station 3, sent 15 volunteer firefighters to search the river on Thursday after Casey Oakes’s family reported him missing. Another dozen or so volunteers

The family of four was from Maneckpura-Dabhala village of Vijapur taluka in Gujarat’s Mehasana

Reacting to the incident, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday said that there are many questions that need answers about what happened to the two families.

“This is a heartbreaking situation, particularly given the young child that was among them,” he said during a news conference in New Brunswick.

“Our thoughts are first and foremost with the families who are suffering the loss of loved ones right now. We need to understand properly what happened.

Do whatever we can to make sure we are minimizing the chances of it happening again,” he said.

Akwesasne police say there have been 48 incidents of people trying to cross illegally into Canada or into the United States through the Mohawk territory since January, and most of them have been of Indian or Romanian descent.

after they moved to Toronto.

On Saturday, police identified two people of Romanian descent who were recovered from the river as 28-year-old Florin Iordache and 28-year-old Cristina (Monalisa) Zenaida Iordache.

Police said Florin had two Canadian passports in his possession -- one for his two-year-old child and another for his one-year-old infant whose bodies were also recovered.

“One of the adult males, identified as 28-year-old, Florin Iordache, had two Canadian passports in his possession, one for the two-year-old child that was recovered and one for a one-yearold infant that was also recovered.

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Chaudhary Pravinbhai Veljibhai (50), Chaudhary Dakshaben (45) Chaudhary Vidhiben (23), Chaudhary Mitkumar (20)

It is known from the village that Praveenbhai’s son and daughter, who also died in the incident, were engaged.

Praveenbhai’s wife’s family is from Pamol village, and his own parents have already passed away. Ashvinbhai Chowdhury, the brother of the deceased, is the Upsarpanch of Manekpura village. However, there is suspicion that an agent may be involved in this case as well. There are discussions going on that the Chaudhary family may have given 56 lakh rupees to someone to help them infiltrate into America through Canada. However, no one from the family is willing to speak about whether an agent was involved in this case or how much money was given.

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Hindu Community Celebrates Chaitra Navratri And Ram Navami At Hindu Temple Of Lake County

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GREYSLAKE, ILThe Hindu Mandir of Lake County in Grayslake, IL celebrated the start of the Hindu New Year with a nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival from March 22nd to March 30th. The festival began with a Lord Ganesh Puja and Kalash Sthapana for Devi Maa and Ram Parivar, and hundreds of devotees participated in fasting and praying to the nine avatars of Goddess Shakti. On the last day, Ram Navami was celebrated with an Abhishekam of Rama Lalla and the placement of Baby Rama in a decorated Jhoola.

Throughout the festival, Devi Maa and other deities were offered new Alankaram and Vedic Pujan, along with daily recitations of the Durga Saptashati Path and Devi

Maa Mahatmya. On Ashtami day, a Kanya Pujan of young girls was held with much enthusiasm, where the girls were washed and given gifts and goodie bags.

The temple priests, Pt. Anil Joshi Ji, Pt. Radha Krishna, and Pt. Balaji Gopal, expressed their gratitude to all the devotees, volunteers, and sponsors for their support and active participation. The priests blessed all the attendees for their health and prosperity. In conclusion, the Chaitra Navratri festival provided an opportunity for devotees to turn inward and awaken through prayer, meditation, and chanting, while also celebrating the birth of Lord Rama and seeking blessings from the nine avatars of Goddess Shakti.

USCIS Removes 60-Day Time Limit For Civil Surgeon Endorsements On Form I-693 HiIndia Newsdesk

WASHINGTON, DC- This change in policy by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) means that civil surgeons are no longer required to sign Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, within 60 days of an individual applying for an immigration benefit. The previous requirement had been subject to a temporary waiver since December 9, 2021, and this policy update will allow USCIS to process cases with immigration medical examinations that would have otherwise been considered invalid.

Houston Residents Brace For Rising Water Bills

Instead of issuing Requests for Evidence (RFEs) for Forms I-693 signed more than 60 days before the filing of the I-485, USCIS will now accept these

FBI Trying To Recruit More Women In It’s Workforce

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HOUSTON, TX- It seems that residents of Houston are facing an increase in their water and wastewater bills. The increase is a result of a combination of factors including inflationary index, population growth, and a city ordinance that adjusts prices for inflation annually through 2026. Some customers may see an increase of up to 17.5 percent in their water bills.

The increase is intended to cover the cost of operating, maintaining, and repairing the water and wastewater system, debt service on the system’s bonds, protect the financial integrity of the system, and comply with bond covenants and other applicable laws.

forms for up to 2 years after the date the civil surgeon signed the form. The 60-day rule was intended to increase operational efficiency and reduce the need for updated forms, but in practice, it has caused confusion and resulted in the issuance of RFEs for otherwise valid forms.This change in policy will benefit applicants, civil surgeons, USCIS officers, federal partners, and other stakeholders by removing the confusing 60-day requirement. The updated Form I-693 has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and will be published in the USCIS policy manual.

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ATLANTA, GA – The Federal Bureau of Investigation is actively recruiting more women to join their ranks. Currently, women make up close to 24% of the FBI’s agents, but the agency hopes to increase that number to 30% by the year 2030 with their “30 by 30” initiative.

Special Agent in Charge of the Atlanta Field Office, Keri Farley, believes that having more women in law enforcement is crucial for the agency to better understand and relate to the

communities they serve.

The percentage of women in state and local law enforcement is only 12% nationwide, so the FBI is actively trying to change the gender dynamics of the industry. The biggest challenge to increasing the number of women in law enforcement is getting them to apply, according to Supervisory Special Agent Marlo Graham. The FBI has been actively recruiting women from high schools and colleges, and other law enforcement agencies, such as the Atlanta Police and Emory University Police, have also taken the 30-by-30 pledge. While the image of men in dark suits and sunglasses may still dominate popular culture, women are in all roles at the FBI, including SWAT, cybersecurity, and firearms instruction.

Agent Graham notes that times have changed since she first joined the agency 19 years ago, but there is still work to be done to ensure that law enforcement better reflects the communities they serve.

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LEXINGTON, MA- In a fatal crash, Vishwachand Kolla, 47, who had gone to pick a friend at Logan Airport in Boston was killed after he was struck by a coach bus. The bus hit Kolla and he was dragged along the driver’s side of his SUV where he was standing.

The incident happened at on the Terminal B Lower Roadway at Logan Airport. An off-duty nurse tried life-saving measures on Kolla but he was pronounced dead when the EMS arrived. The investigations are ongoing Vishwachand Kolla, originally from Andhra Pradesh, was an employee of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company. Kolla is survived by his wife, and two sons

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Uttarakhand Samaj of Greater Chicago Celebrates Baithaki Holi Festival

Two Individuals Indicted For Money Laundering Of $36,000 In Cash

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CHICAGO, IL USOGC (Uttarakhand Samaj of Greater Chicago), a 501c3 status charitable organization, hosted musical Baithaki Holi event, a grand success and bringing the vibrant culture of Uttarakhand to the forefront. It was

a great opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate this joyous occasion. The musical Baithak was a highlight of the event and the beautiful performances by the singers and musicians brought the audience to their feet. The festive atmosphere was palpable and the dance floor was filled with people, young and old, all celebrating the festival of colors. The traditional Pahadi delicacies, snacks, and tea were a hit among the guests and added to the overall experience.

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Billionaires seem to be losing money due to factors like inflation, crypto bubble burst, RussiaUkraine war. 254 people dropped off the Forbes Billionaire 2023 List. Wayfair’s Niraj Shah slippedoff the list too. The slipping-off is due to slow for home goods from Wayfair. In January, the company announced around 1700 lay-offs to cut costs.

Wayfair was launched in 2002 by co-founder, co-chairman, and CEO Niraj Shah with co-founder Steve Conine.

Niraj Shah is a graduate of Cornell University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He got the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2016.

The USOGC President Chandan Singh, Board members, and all the organizers deserve special mention for their hard work and dedication in bringing this celebration to life. The warm welcome extended to the new families was a testament to the close-knit community that USOGC fosters. The event was a true representation of the USOGC motto, “Garv se kaho hum Uttarakhand se hain”, with everyone proudly showcasing their roots and culture.

In conclusion, the Uttarakhand Baithak Holi celebration was a wonderful experience for everyone involved and will be remembered for years to come. The USOGC looks forward to continuing this tradition and bringing the community together for many more such joyous celebrations in the future.

New members are encouraged to register online at www.usogc.org. For more information, please check our FB page, or you can also send an email to info@usogc.org.

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ The pair of out-of-state men, Rami Faozi Azam, 42, and Mohammed Suhail Rawashedh, 33, were arrested and charged with money laundering in Bergen County, New Jersey.

According to authorities, the arrest was made after officers found $36,000 in cash in their vehicle during a routine traffic stop on Wednesday.

Rami Faozi Azam is a cook, while Mohammed Suhail Rawashedh is a grocery store owner, both hailing from Weldon, North Carolina. They were taken into custody at the scene of the traffic stop and later released on their own recognizance, pending an initial court appearance, as stated

by Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella.

The offense of money laundering that the two individuals have been charged with is a third-degree crime, which carries serious legal consequences if they are found guilty. The exact details of the case and the evidence against them are not yet known, and it is up to the court to determine their guilt or innocence.

Hindu Invocation Indian national admits conspiring Planned for Elko County to commit wire fraud in US Board of Commissioners An Indian national has pleaded guilty in the US to his role in a conspiracy which resulted in a victim converting her bank account funds into gold after she was tricked into believing that her accounts had been compromised by drug traffickers.

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New York: (IANS) An Indian national has pleaded guilty in the US to his role in a conspiracy which resulted in a victim converting her bank account funds into gold after she was tricked into believing that her accounts had been compromised by drug traffickers.

Gaurang Contractor, 38, an Indian citizen living in Jersey City, pleaded guilty this week to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, US Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts announced.

According to court documents, a man posing as an agent for the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) who referred to himself as Oscar White, told the victim in 2022 that her bank accounts had been “compromised” by drug dealers, and directed her to convert her life savings to gold.

White provided the victim with the name of a jewellery store in Hadley

where the victim could purchase gold.

He then directed the victim to leave the gold in her unlocked vehicle and promised to send a “court officer” to pick up the gold for safekeeping by the DEA. The victim became suspicious and contacted law enforcement.

On August 8, 2022, Contractor, unaware that the victim had contacted law enforcement, drove from New Jersey to Hadley and conducted surveillance at the jewellery store.

Un known to C ont rac tor, a law enforcement officer posing as the victim entered the jewellery store and completed a sham transaction for two buckets worth of gold.

He then followed the victim’s vehicle containing fake gold to a nearby parking lot. Upon arriving at the meeting location in the parking lot, Contractor removed the two buckets he believed to contain gold from the victim’s vehicle and placed them in his own car.

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RENO, NV- The Elko County Board of Commissioners in Northeastern Nevada will have a Hindu invocation in its April 5th meeting, marking the first Hindu prayer since its creation in 1869. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Board and will then read the English interpretation of the prayers.

Zed, who is the President of the Universal Society of Hinduism, will recite from the Rig-Veda, the oldest scripture still in common use, as well as lines from the Upanishads and the Bhagavad-Gita. He plans to start and end the prayer with “Om”, a mystical syllable that represents the universe in Hinduism.

The invocation will include a quote from the Brahadaranyakopanishad, “Asato ma sad gamaya, Tamaso ma jyotir gamaya, Mrityor mamrtam gamaya”, which Zed will interpret as “Lead us from the unreal to the real. Lead us from darkness to light.

Lead us from death to immortality.”

He will also recite a passage from the Bhagavad-Gita, urging the commissioners and those present to always keep the welfare of others in mind.

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Sam Pitroda Transforms Indian Overseas Congress In The USA With New Leadership Strategies

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NEW YORK, NY- In his address to the Indian Overseas Congress USA leaders gathered at a special meeting in New York on April 1, 2023, Dr. Sam Pitroda emphasized the importance of working together to educate and respond to the Indian electorate. He appointed five new working presidents to cover the five zones of the USA to achieve this goal. The five working presidents are Mr. Pradeep Samala for the North-East Zone, Dr. Sajan Kurian for the South-East Zone, Mr. Srivatsa Ramanathan for the South-West Zone, Mr. Kulraj S. Grewal for the Mid-West Zone, and Mr. Devenderpal S. Bhullar for the West Coast Zone.

In addition to the working presidents, several other appointments were made including Vice-President, Community Liaison – Mr. Rajendar Dichpally, Chairman, Disciplinary Committee – Mr. Gurmit Gill, Chairman, Membership Committee – Mr. Nikhil Thagadur, Chairman, Social Media Committee – Mr. Avinash Dandiya, and General Secretaries – Mr. Sandeep Vangala and Mr. Balinder Singh Kundu.

President Mohinder Singh Gilzian expressed gratitude to all the leaders for their attendance and praised the vision and guidance of Dr. Sam Pitroda. The new appointees were congratulated by George Abraham, the Vice-Chair, and praised

April 14 is Ambedkar Equality Day in New Hampshire

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This is to honor his dedication to equality, social justice, human rights, and dignity.

New Hampshire governor Christopher T Sununu has proclaimed April 14 as ‘Dr B R Ambedkar Equality Day.’ This is to honor his dedication to equality, social justice, human rights, and dignity.

Ambedkar is a key architect of India’s Constitution and is also known as the father of the Indian constitution. He was also first Minister of Law and Justice of Independent India.

The proclamation said: “Diverse communities all over the world continue to experience systemic racism, injustices, and discrimination.

The constitution of the USA, and the government of New Hampshire is committed to upholding the human rights, dignity, and equality of the population.”

for their dedication to the cause.

Pradeep Samala, IOC Working President in charge of the North-East Region, stated that he would work to build IOC chapters across the region with the guidance of Dr. Pitroda and other leaders. Mr. Kulraj Singh Grewal, IOC Working President in charge of the Mid-West Region, promised to fight for the party with everything he has. Rajender Dichpally, IOC Vice-President for Community Relations, emphasized the need to work with Indian organizations to promote secularism and progressive values. John Joseph, IOC Vice-President, spoke about the need for a government that cares for the common man and expressed his belief that Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party are the only ones who can turn things around.

Balinder Singh Kundu, IOC General Secretary, stressed the importance of unifying IOC globally to support the party in the upcoming parliament elections. Gurmit Gill, Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee, emphasized the need to support Rahul Gandhi in the upcoming 2024 election to save democracy in India. Avi Dandia, Chairman of the Social Media Committee, expressed his gratitude for his appointment and promised to fulfill his duties with independence.

Dev Darshan Senior Center Hosts First Indian American Muslim Mohammed Spectacular Inaugural Ceremony Jameel Elected to Long Grove Village Board in IL

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CHICAGO, IL- The inauguration ceremony of the Dev Darshan Senior Care Center was a great success! It was wonderful to hear that the center aims to uplift the lives of senior citizens by providing various programs and activities.

The commemoration ceremony for Param Pujya Late Dr C.L Shastri was a touching tribute to the inspiration behind the center. The keynote speaker, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, emphasized the importance of social health and well-being for senior citizens, and the Founder President Hema Shastri’s speech was full of enthusiasm and passion for the center’s mission.

E xe c ut ive c om m itte e : Fou n d e r President: Hema Shastri, Vice President: Gira Ethindra, Treasurer: Devesh Shastri, Members: Abhi Trivedi, Alka Sharma, Deepa Sawant, Jignaben Thakkar, Kashyap Desai, Meena Sawant, Neelam

Desai, Nikhil Shah, Veena Mayani, Veerindrajeet Sangha, Vinita Gulabani, Vishnu Mahadeshwar; Advisory Group: Ajeet Singh, Ajit Pant, Dr. Ashok Shah, Dr. Bharat Barai, Dr. Kamlesh Amin, Dr. Rasik Shah, Dr. Vijay Prabhakar, Jasbir Suga, Mukesh Shah, Vandana Jhingan; Volunteer committee: Mika Shastri, Lakshman Swamy, Jyoti Shirahatti, Anica Dubey, Pushpa Surati, Chris Olesch, Carmen Olesch, Amit Desai, Nita Patel, and Miteshbhai.

In Recognition of the valuable support provided to the Senior Center, the recipients were invited to receive the DDSC AWARDS, starting with FIA Chairman and Founder President Sunil Shah and wife Rita Shah, IABC President Ajeet Singh and wife Jaspal Kaur, Marketing and Finance Guru Dr Ajit Pant, Dr. Rasik Shah, Dr. Kamlesh Amin, Dr. Bharat Barai and wife Panna Barai, were invited to receive the Recognition award plaque.

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Telangana native Mohammed Jameel created history by just becoming the First Indian American Muslim elected to the Long Grove Village Board.

Long Grove, a village in Lake County, Illinois is a northwest suburb of Chicago.

Dr Jameel has been a very active member of the community and heads the Americans Democratic Forum. A graduate from Deccan medical college, Dr Jameel urged the community to increase participation in civic activities and build a strong community which thereby can lead to more participative and inclusive participation in all levels of Government

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Premier League Initial IPL TV viewership gives confidence (Indian IPL) Introduces and validation of strategy: Disney Star Impact Player HiIndia Newsdesk

Disney Star is continuing to sign up advertisers for the ongoing Tata IPL 2023, encouraged by the initial viewership of the T20 league on its television platform amid “unavoidable” competition from JioCinema which has the digital streaming rights, according to a senior company official.

The company, which has the linear The company, which has broadcast rights for Tata IPL, has so the linear broadcast rights far roped in 13 sponsors, including for Tata IPL, has so far Dream11, Asian Paints, Thums Up, Airtel, Cadbur y, Mountain Dew, roped in 13 sponsors Parle Biscuits, Kamla Pasand, Rupay, Britannia, Tata Neu, Jindal Panther of consumption on TV for the opening match, which is 47 per cent more in TMT Rebars and LIC. comparison to last year as per BARC According to Disney Star Head – India data.

Sports Sanjog Gupta, the broadcaster clocked a total of 8.7 billion minutes “The interest in IPL continues to

be high in multiple categories. IPL is unavoidable,” he told PTI in an interaction.

Even brands with seasonal categories have also come on board, Gupta said, adding this time around the sponsors have come from different sectors ranging from - fantasy gaming, beverages makers, telecom, FMCG, fintech, insurance, auto and ancillaries, online delivery, consumer durables, paints and construction and travel.

“It’s a strong list of sponsors, a combination of new sponsors, who have come on board for the first time and some who have returned because their association with IPL had delivered significant value,” he said adding “most of the advertisers want eyeballs and attention”.

Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 due to the knee injury he sustained during the season opener against Chennai Super Kings CSK) on Friday, the Gujarat Titans has said in a statement.

Williamson sustained an injury to his right knee while attempting a catch during Gujarat Titans’ opening match against CSK at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

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Salim Durani played just 29 Tests, took 75 wickets, and scored 1202 runs. But Durani was never about numbers. He was Indian cricket’s ultimate entertainer, someone who always played for the galleries. He was a flamboyant all-rounder known for hitting sixes on demand, a temperamental spinner who on his day could remove the best batsman — the story of him demanding Ajit Wadekar to give him the ball and proceeding to knock out Garry Sobers is often spoken about.

Myths about him abound: from his insane popularity, his colourful personality that allowed him to be at ease with maharajas, movie stars as

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The benchwarmers will finally get their chance to shine, and who knows, they may become the stars of the show! Say goodbye to the days of the 12th man as a glorified drinks carrier; it’s time for them to step up and show what they’re made of.

It will be exciting to see how the IPL teams utilise the Impact Player to replace any one cricketer in the Playing XI. According to Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting, the importance of all-rounders will diminish in teams with the introduction of Impact Player.

Based on the rules, an impact player can be picked from the five substitutes.

For this year, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has increased the strength of the playing squad to 16.

An Impact Player can be introduced “(i) before the start of the innings or (ii) after completion of an over or (iii) in case of a batter, at the fall of the wicket HiIndia Newsdesk or the batter retiring at any time during Charleston (USA): (IANS) Paula Badosa, This year, Badosa arrives in Charleston the over. Furthermore, the bowling side can also bring in an Impact Player the No.12 seed delivered one of her seeking to arrest a slide down the during the fall of a wicket, but he will cleanest performances of the year to rankings. Just under a year ago, she not be permitted to bowl the remaining defeat Mayar Sherif 6-3, 6-1 in the first hit a career high of No.2; this week, balls in the over if the wicket has fallen round of the Charleston Open, here. she has fallen to No.29. But she was mid-over. ” The Charleston Open has historically able to navigate the danger of Sherif ’s Teams can use one impact player per been a happy hunting ground for shotmaking with a consistent display. match. The impact player can bat and Badosa. The Spaniard was a semifinalist “I had a lot of days from Miami to here to bowl full quota. The outgoing player in 2021, scoring her first win over a practice,” Badosa said wryly, referencing cannot rejoin the match. Overseas reigning World No.1 along the way her third-round exit to Elena Rybakina players can be an impact player if the with an upset of Ashleigh Barty, and a in Florida. starting XI has less than 4 overseas quarterfinalist in 2022.

“So I really worked very hard. I’m playing “It’s impossible to forget. I was No.70 in well, I think. I hope it starts here again,” players.

The Impact Player rule debuted in the world, and this is where it all started,” he addee. the Big Bash League, and now, IPL Badosa said.

2023 viewers will also witness umpires introducing a new signal for scorers.

In addition, over the last several years, the game has undergone several transformations, including a reduction Failing to recover from a fall in overs from 60 to 50 in the One Day in January this year, Durani, International, Twenty overs and Ten 88, passes away. A genteel overs format, implementation of the soul from a bygone era, and Decision Review System (DRS), and as that cliché goes, they utilisation of different coloured balls don’t make them like him like Red, White, and Pink. It’s gratifying to see changes happening in all game anymore. formats. However, one wonders what well as the common man. His love for Mankad at a busy traffic junction the future holds. alcohol, Gold Flake cigarettes and good and was, back in the day, ruled As we look towards the future, it seems life, his financial crisis just added to his by a cricketing legend Ranjitsinhji. like robots are making their way into image of a carefree character who lived Durani was 88. Saurashtra Cricket every aspect of our lives, even sports! his life to fullest. Those who knew him Association, expressing its grief in Cricket analysts are now scrambling well would often say, “Salimbhai mast a press statement, said “Salimji left to devise strategies to defeat these rehte hain hamesha.” for heavenly abode today early this machines, and who knows, maybe one On April 2, 2023 Salimbhai’s “mast morning at Jamnagar”. It is learnt day, we’ll have drones flying around as life” ended. Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, Durani was not in the best of health umpires and robots as wicketkeepers! he lived all his life in Jamnagar, a city after he broke his thigh bone in a fall that has a statue of India’s great Vinoo in January this year.

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Starting from $29,999 per year, it is touted as the “first reasonably priced, all-inclusive world cruise” covering over 130,000 miles, 13 of the 14 ‘Wonders of the World’, and a total of 375 ports

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f globetrotting features high on your bucket list, it’s time to tick it off as bookings for the first three-year ship voyage around the world have been announced by Life at Sea Cruises that will cover 135 countries on seven continents.

Embracing the pandemic-induced lifestyle shift toward remote working, the cruise offers travellers a chance to live, work, and explore — all from one place.

Starting from $29,999 (Rs 24,51,653.28) per year, it is touted

your backyard,” Irina Strembitsky, director of sales and marketing, Life at Sea Cruises, was quoted as saying.

Some of the iconic sites included in the package are Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue, India’s Taj Mahal, Mexico’s Chichen Itza, the pyramids of Giza, Machu Picchu and the Great Wall of China. It even promises to take travellers around 103 tropical islands.

The amenities in the package include free access to all dining venues, pod embarkation system and storage, free family and friends visits, medical consultations, an onboard app with GPS, alcohol with dinner, port fees and taxes, service charges, gym and fitness, laundry, housekeeping, enrichment seminars, beverages, golf simulator, and entertainment and performances.

Keeping in account the nature and duration of the voyage, the cruise also offers remote working facilities with two meeting rooms, 14 offices, a business library, a relaxing The MV Gemini vessel features 400 cabins and room for lounge and a café, wifi, printers, conference 1,074 passengers (Source: lifeatseacruises.com) equipment, and screens.

“Professionals need as the “first reasonably priced, allconnectivity, the right amenities and inclusive world cruise” covering over the functionality to perform their 130,000 miles, 13 of the 14 ‘Wonders jobs.

There is no other cruise that of the World’, and a total of 375 ports, offers this sort of flexibility to their of which 208 will be overnight stops. customers,” Mikael Petterson, Life at The MV Gemini vessel, featuring Sea Cruises’s managing director, said 400 cabins and room for 1,074 in a statement. passengers, will set sail from Istanbul The company is also launching on November 1, with pick-ups in a matchmaking scheme where Barcelona and Miami on November 5 passengers will be allowed to share a and November 16, respectively. “Visit cabin with someone else, for different 375 Destinations, 6 Equator Crossings periods and seasons. “For instance, to all 7 Continents and 135 Countries. two couples could buy one cabin for Over 100 Tropical Islands to explore the entire trip, and then divide up the and Countless Hills to climb, the travel between them. Single travellers opportunities to explore are truly get a discount of 15% on the double endless!” the cruise website stated. occupancy rate. A minimum down “Life at Sea Cruises offers the ultimate payment of $45,000 is required,” CNN bucket list cruise without having to elaborated. sacrifice the comforts of home. It’s your home at sea with the world as

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7th April to 13th April 2023 Aries Ganesha says that laziness will try to dominate you at the beginning of the week for the people of Aries.

During this, the progress regarding career business will also be a little slow. If you are doing business in partnership, then you need to move forward by keeping the accounts properly.

Taurus

Ganesha says that athe people of Taurus will have to avoid being misled by others this week. In such a situation, avoid glorifying your action plan in front of people.

Treat senior officers and senior persons politely. During this, the accomplishment of the work will be possible only if people walk together. In such a situation, keep friendly behavior with colleagues.

Gemini

Ganesha says that this week will provide new opportunities in career and business to the people of Gemini. If you were trying for a long time for employment, then you will get better opportunities to advance your career this week..

Cancer

Ganesha says that this week has brought auspiciousness and good fortune for the Cancerians. This week, your long pending work will be completed with the help of an effective person. If you have taken any loan, chances will be there to repay it.

Leo

Ganesha says that this week the people of the Leo zodiac should avoid taking responsibility for any work on others, otherwise you may have to worry later. If you manage to balance your energy and time, then all your planned work will be completed. Avoid ignoring the feelings of your relatives while solving any family problems.

Virgo

Ganesha says that at the beginning of the week for the people of the Virgo zodiac, any big problem related to the family will become a big reason for their mental troubles.

During this, in some cases, relatives will also be seen separating from you, due to which your mind can

be hurt.

Libra

Ganesha says that the people of the Libra zodiac will feel lonely many times this week. Your decision power will be seen to be weak this week. You will find yourself in a state of confusion while doing any work.

Scorpio

Ganesha says that the mind of Scorpio people will not stay in any one place this week. Sometimes you will be seen focusing on one work and sometimes you will be seen focusing on some other work.

If you find yourself confused while doing any work, do not hesitate to take the advice of your wellwishers.

Sagittarius

Ganesha says that this week for the people of Sagittarius, you will get new employment opportunities and or opportunities to progress in it. This week, in whatever direction you will try with full dedication, you will get auspicious results in that.

Capricorn

Ganesha says that this week, when you will get income from various sources for the people of Capricorn, there will also be a lot of money spent on amenities and home repairs, etc.

Aquarius

Ganesha says that the people of Aquarius need to be very careful about their known and unknown enemies this week. Your opponents in the workplace may try to disrupt your plans. In the middle of the week, the mind may remain a little upset due to not getting the help of colleagues on time.

Pisces

Ganesha says that people of Pisces may have to travel long or short distances at the beginning of the week itself. This week, youth will spend more time having fun. In the middle of the week, due to the arrival of a dear person in the house, there will be an atmosphere of happiness. A picnic with the family or a trip to some recreational place is possible.

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besity is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide and has become a major health problem. It has spread to almost every corner of the planet to the point that “[obesity] has grown to epidemic proportions,” says the World Health Organization (WHO). More than 5 million people die every year because of the diseases and harmful effects associated with obesity. By 2035, more than half of the world’s population, more than 4 billion people, could be obese or overweight, according to the World Obesity Atlas 2023.

What is obesity?

Obesity occurs when a person eats an excess of calories that the body converts into fat. This imbalance between the calories you take in and the calories you burn, — for example through exercise— can be caused by many reasons, including social, lifestyle, psychological, biological, and genetic factors antidepressants, can also cause weight gain or obesity.

Obesity is a complex disease that can occur at any age and affects adults and children alike. The World Health Organizations (WHO) defines obesity as “abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.” As of 2016, 1.9 billion or 39% of adults worldwide, were overweight and 650 million or 13% were living with obesity. The proportion of adults with obesity has nearly tripled since 1980, according to the WHO’s Global Health Observatory. Children are not exempt — around 38 million children under 5 are overweight or obese, and more than 340 million children aged 5 to 19. In essence, obesity occurs when a person eats an excess of calories that the body converts into fat. This imbalance between the calories you take in and the calories you burn, — for example through exercise— can be caused by many reasons, including social, lifestyle, psychological, biological, and genetic factors.

What does obesity do to your body?

Obesity: Not an issue of self-control

Obesity is often determined by measuring a person’s body mass index (BMI) and diagnosed when a person’s BMI is above 30. A value above 25 indicates overweight, according to the WHO. The BMI is calculated by dividing the body weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters. You can calculate your BMI with the UK’s National Health Service BMI calculator. But the BMI is a contentious measure.

It doesn’t take into account age, sex and which percentage of body weight is made up by muscle mass as compared to fat. For instance, a weightlifter with a lot of muscle mass can have a high BMI above 30 and not have excess fat. There are other tools that can more accurately measure the amount of fat, but they are not widely available. “The best way of measuring [body fat] is using magnetic resonance imaging [MRI],” Alexander Miras, professor of endocrinology at Ulster University in the UK, told DW. But MRIs are expensive and are mostly used to determine body fat content for research purposes. An excess of

Contrary to a still-widespread belief, obesity is not the result of a lack of willpower. “We know that appetite and satiety are inherited and that up to 70% of your weight is genetically determined. There is every reason to treat obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease,” John Wass, professor of endocrinology at Oxford University, told The Lancet.

The factors responsible for obesity can be divided into two categories: Internal factors, such as a person’s biological and genetic make-up, and external factors, such as environmental and social conditions, — like your income, access to healthcare or access to safe outdoor areas where you can exercise. Genetics, lack of exercise, bad eating habits, psychological issues, health problems, social and economic conditions, drugs, pollutants, and more can all contribute to the development of obesity.

Medical conditions like Cushing’s disease and certain medications, including steroids and some

Symptoms related to excess fat and body weight include difficulty doing physical activities, pain in different parts of the body and even osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease. Obesity can also make it difficult to breathe at night, a condition called sleep apnea. Obesity can cause type 2 diabetes, increase blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar, and lead to cardiovascular disease, like strokes and heart attacks due to the increasing buildup of fatty material in the arteries. Obesity has also been associated with certain types of cancers like endometrial, esophageal, liver, kidney, and colon, among others, and it can severely affect a person’s mental health, causing anxiety and low self-esteem, as well as increase the risk of depression.

How do you measure obesity?

abdominal fat is linked to higher health risks than fat in the rest of the body. Because of that, medical guidelines recommend looking at waist circumference, and not just BMI, when determining someone’s health.

How is obesity treated and prevented?

At the individual level, the best way to prevent obesity is to eat a balanced diet, with less fats and sugars and more fruit, vegetables grains and nuts.

The other component is staying active: The WHO recommends about 20 minutes of exercise a day. But individual efforts can only fully work in conjunction with support on the policy and public health level. “If anything, there has been far too much emphasis on blame and personal responsibility, including from doctors,” Francesco Rubino, chair of metabolic and bariatric surgery at King’s College London, told The Lancet. Since obesity is a chronic disease, doctors should provide a long-term treatment plan that can include lifestyle modifications like changing eating habits, switching to a more balanced diet and changing how people move, like promoting physical activity. Regular follow-ups are important. Weight loss doesn’t have to be extreme at first. Studies have shown that even a 10% decrease in body weight can significantly reduce the risk of obesity-related risk factors, and that it can be achieved in 6 months with well-designed treatment programs. After that, more intense weight loss programs need to be discussed with your doctor

What drugs and surgeries are available?

If diet and exercise don’t work, there are few medications approved in the US to treat obesity that can help in addition to diet and exercise. But they come with potential side effects. Semaglutide, sold under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy or Rybelsus, has been recently approved for weight loss treatment in the US and by the National Institue for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the UK, and might lead to more than a 10% weight loss in addition to diet and exercise. The drug has to be self-injected once a week, and can have side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation.

Semaglutide reduces appetite by imitating the GLP-1 hormone that is released after we eat.

For people with severe obesity, usually a BMI higher than 40, bariatric surgery such as a gastric bypass, may be an effective treatment for weight reduction and health improvement if dieting and exercise have failed.

Since every case is different, it’s important to discuss benefits, risks and implications of the procedure with a doctor.

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