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I don't want any of my songs to be recreated

Versatile and renowned Indian playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, who is known for countless hit tracks in her kitty like ‘Bairi Piya’, ‘Silsila Ye Chahat Ka’, among numerous others, says she doesn’t want her any of the songs to be recreated, as she has ‘strong memories’ attached to them.

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Joe Biden orders ban on certain US tech investments in China

The order is aimed at preventing American capital and expertise from helping China develop technologies that could support its military modernization and undermine United States national security

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order that will prohibit some new U.S. investment in China in sensitive technologies like computer chips and require government notification in other tech sectors. The long-awaited order authorizes the U.S. Treasury secretary to prohibit or restrict U.S. investments in Chinese entities in three sectors: semiconductors and microelectronics, quantum information technologies and certain artificial intelligence systems.

Man who threatened Biden shot dead in FBI raid in Utah

A man who posted violent threats against President Joe Biden and other officials online was shot dead during an FBI raid on Wednesday. Agents were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on Craig Robertson at his home in Utah, just hours ahead of a planned visit to the state by Mr Biden.

A criminal complaint said Robertson posted threats on Facebook against Mr Biden and a prosecutor pursuing criminal charges against Donald Trump. The FBI declined to give more details.

Texas power use hits another record during heat wave

Aug 9 : - Demand for power in Texas hit a record high on Wednesday for the second time this week and ninth time this summer as homes and businesses powered their air conditioners to escape a lingering heat wave.

After setting 11 new highs for demand last summer, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) said power use hit a preliminary 83,961 megawatts (MW), which topped the most recent record of 83,854 MW on Monday.

New Variant EG.5 Accounts for 17% US Cases: Report

The administration said the restrictions would apply to "narrow subsets" of the three areas but did not give specifics. The proposal is open for public input. The order is aimed at preventing American capital and expertise from helping China develop technologies that could support its military modernization and undermine U.S. national security. The measure targets private equity, venture capital, joint ventures and greenfield investments.

Hawaii wildfires burn historic town of Lahaina to the ground

Washington DC: New COVID-19 variant EG.5 is on the rise in the US and is causing about 17 per cent of the new coronavirus cases in the country as compared to 16 per cent for the next most common lineage, XBB.1.16, according to the latest estimates from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CNN reported.

The new variant is a spinoff of the XBB recombinant strain of the Omicron family.

White House Offers

AI Prize to Thwart Hackers

Raging wildfires fanned by hurricane winds have devastated the historic town of Lahaina on Hawaii's island of Maui. Brian Schatz, a US senator from the state, said on social media that Lahaina is "almost totally burnt to the ground". At least six people were killed in Maui County, officials said on Wednesday. Maui's hospital system has been

overwhelmed with burn patients and people suffering from smoke inhalation. "Firefighters are still trying to get the fires under control, and our first responders are in search and rescue mode," Mr Schatz said.There were reports early on Wednesday that some people jumped into the ocean to escape the fast-moving flames. The US Coast Guard said it rescued at least a dozen people from the water.

Twitter fined $350K for delayed response to Trump's account

search warrant

Washington: The White House on Wednesday launched a competition offering millions of dollars in prize money for creating new artificial intelligence systems that can defend critical software from hackers.

Competitors vying for some of the $18.5 million in prize money will need to design novel AI systems that quickly find and fix software vulnerabilities in electric grids, subways or other key networks that could be exploited by hackers, President Joe Biden's administration said.

US Imposes Sanctions on Russian Ally Belarus

San Francisco: (IANS) Elon Musk's Twitter faced a $350,000 fine earlier this year for refusing to comply with a search warrant concerning former US President Donald Trump's account on the micro-blogging platform. The information was revealed by the new court documents unsealed on Wednesday, reports The Verge. The warrant was issued as part of a Department of Justice special investigation.

In January, as part of his inquiry into

Trump's role in interfering with the orderly transition of power following the 2020 election, special counsel Jack Smith obtained a search warrant for the former President's Twitter account, @ realDonaldTrump.

According to the unsealed opinion, Twitter, now known as X, objected on February 1 to providing the material requested in the warrant, claiming that its accompanying nondisclosure order was unlawful under the First Amendment, which guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.

Washington: The United States issued new sanctions against Belarus on Wednesday, the Treasury Department said, adding it was designating eight individuals and five entities to a list for allegedly funding the Belarusian government. "This action targets several entities involved in the Belarusian regime's continued civil society repression, complicity in the Russian Federation's unjustified war in Ukraine, and enrichment of repressive Belarusian regime leader" Alexander Lukashenko, the Treasury Department said in a statement.

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41 migrants feared dead in latest Mediterranean shipwreck

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Rome: (IANS) Some 41 migrants were feared dead in the latest shipwreck on the treacherous route across the central Mediterranean.

The deaths were reported by four survivors of the tragedy who were brought to the southern Italian island of Lampedusa on Wednesday, reports Xinhua news agency.

According to media reports, the four survivors were rescued by the Rimona, a Maltese cargo ship.

The victims were taken to the Italian coast guard, which brought them to Lampedusa for treatment on Wednesday. The survivors said the boat carrying 45 would-be asylum seekers left Tunisia for Lampedusa on August 3.

It appears the vessel capsized either late August 3 or in the early hours of the next day, and the four survivors managed to stay afloat by clinging to wreckage

450 flights cancelled in S.Korea due to typhoon Khanum

of the boat. They subsequently found an empty boat at sea, before being rescued by the Rimona. In a joint statement, the International Organization for

China to resume group tours to S. Korea after 6 yrs

Seoul: (IANS) China's tourism authorities said on Thursday they have decided to lift the ban on group tours to South Korea, ending a six-year hiatus caused by frayed relations following the deployment of a US defense system to the South.

Migration, the UN Refugee Agency, and the Unicef expressed their "deepest condolences for the loss of dozens of lives" in the shipwreck.

Kim Jong Un Dismisses General, Urges War Preparations

did not name, the report said. General Ri Yong Gil was named to replace the military's top general, chief of the General Staff Pak Su Il, KCNA reported, without elaborating. It was unclear if Ri would retain his role as defence minister.

Earlier in the day, the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced it will allow Chinese group tours to 78 countries, including South Korea, the US and Japan, reports Yonhap News agency.

Poland to send 2,000 troops to reinforce border with Belarus

Seoul: (IANS) About 450 flights were cancelled across South Korea Thursday due to the impact of the powerful typhoon Khanun which made landfall in the country's southern coast in the morning. After it made landfall at 9.20 a.m., Khanum is now on course to traverse the entire peninsula during the day bringing heavy rain and strong winds, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dismissed the military's top general and called for more preparations for the possibility of war, a boost in weapons production, and expansion of military drills, state media KCNA reported on Thursday.

Kim made the comments at a meeting of the Central Military Commission which discussed plans for countermeasures to deter North Korea's enemies, which it

Kim also set a target for the expansion of weapons production capacity, the report said, without providing details. Last week he visited weapons factories where he called for more missile engines, artillery and other weapons to be built. Photos released by KCNA showed Kim pointing at Seoul and areas surrounding the South Korean capital on a map. The United States has accused North Korea of providing arms to Russia for its war in Ukraine, including artillery shells, rockets and missiles.

US Warned Pak Of Isolation If Imran Khan Wasn't Removed: Report

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Washington DC: The US State Department in a meeting on March 7, 2022 encouraged the Pakistani government to remove Imran Khan as the country's Prime Minister over his neutrality in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, US-based news outlet The Intercept reported citing a classified Pakistani government document. The meeting between the Pakistani ambassador to the US and two US State Department officials has been a matter of intense scrutiny, controversy, and speculation in Pakistan over the past year and a half, as the former Pakistan PM and his military and civilian opponents struggled for power. The political struggle further escalated on August 5 when Khan was sentenced to three years in prison on corruption

A foreign nation sent a message to us (Pakistan) that Imran Khan needs to be removed else Pakistan will suffer consequences, Referring to "foreign conspiracy letter," he said its language "was threatening and arrogant

charges, according to The Intercept report. However, Khan's supporters have denied the charges, terming them baseless. The decision announced by the court also blocks Khan from contesting polls expected in Pakistan later this year. One month after the meeting with US officials was revealed in the Pakistan government's document, a noconfidence vote was held in Parliament, resulting in Khan's ouster from power. The vote in the Pakistani parliament was believed to have the support of Pakistan's army.

The vote is believed to have been organised with the backing of Pakistan's powerful military. Since his ouster, Khan and his supporters have been involved in a struggle with the army and its civilian allies, whom the former Pakistan PM engineered his removal from power at the request of the US.

Warsaw: (IANS) The government of Poland will deploy 2,000 troops to the country's border with Belarus to maintain stability, Deputy Interior Minister Maciej Wasik told local media. Speaking to the Polish Press Agency (PAP) on Wednesday, Wasik said the commander of Poland's border guard had originally asked for an additional 1,000 soldiers, but Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak and the Security Committee decided to double the number.

EU to provide 400 mn euros to flood-hit Slovenia

Ljubljana: (IANS) The EU will make at least 400 million euros available to Slovenia after devastating floods there killed six people and affected tens of thousands of households, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said here. Together with Slovenia's Prime Minister Robert Golob, von der Leyen toured the worst affected areas in the country on Wednesday, Xinhua news agency reported.

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Sitharaman: UPA Wasted Decade, Crisis Now Spurs Reform

RBI’s Big Relief For Home, Auto Loan Takers With Choice Over Interest Type

Unveiling the bi-monthly monetary policy, Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das said under the framework, to be put in place shortly, the lenders will have to clearly communicate with the borrowers about tenor and EMI.

New Delhi: The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) has wasted a decade, said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as she tore into the Opposition front while replying to the no-confidence motion in the parliament.

Her criticism of the UPA, the Opposition front which was in power during 2004-2014 and is now known by the acronym ‘INDIA’, was followed by a report card of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank today said it will come out with a framework allowing borrowers to switch to fixed interest rate from floating interest rate, a move that would provide relief to borrowers of home, auto and other loans reeling under the impact of high interest rate.

Unveiling the bi-monthly monetary policy, Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das said under the framework, to be put in place shortly, the lenders will have to clearly

communicate with the borrowers about tenor and EMI.

“The supervisory reviews undertaken by the Reserve Bank and the feedback and references from members of public

Centre’s Bill Drops Chief Justice From Poll Officers’ Selection Process

The Bill proposes that the polling officers shall be appointed by President on the advice of a panel comprising PM, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and a Cabinet Minister

election officers.

The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Services and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, to come up in Rajya Sabha today, proposes that top Election Commission officers shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of a panel comprising the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.

have revealed several instances of unreasonable elongation of tenor of floating rate loans by lenders without proper consent and communication to the borrowers,” he said.

Another Manipur Gang-Rape Horror: Sons Flee with Aunt

New Delhi: In a move likely to trigger a fresh face-off between the government and the judiciary, the Centre is set to push legislation that will exclude the Chief Justice of India from the process to appoint the country’s top

India-born college student is first Republican to enter US Senate race in Wisconsin

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Rejani Raveendran has declared her candidacy for the US Senate from Wisconsin, becoming the first Republican to challenge Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin. Raveendran, chair of the University of WisconsinStevens Point College Republicans, launched her campaign with a focus on new ideas and change in the political system. An immigrant from India, she aims to secure borders, combat drug issues, oppose illegal immigration, and advocate for “medical freedom,” expressing skepticism about vaccine mandates. Raveendran, a mother of three, highlighted her concern over adverse vaccine reactions and her commitment to preserving children’s innocence against the “woke agenda.” She previously supported Donald Trump and plans to graduate in political science next year. Other potential Republican contenders include Eric Hovde, Scott Mayer, and David Clarke.

The Bill appears to dilute the Supreme Court’s March 2023 judgment in which a Constitution bench said Chief Election Commissioners and Election Commissioners must be appointed on the advice of a panel comprising the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition and the Chief Justice of India.

Pakistan National Assembly Dissolved: What’s Next For Crisis-Hit Country

New Delhi: Amid political turmoil and an ongoing economic crisis, Pakistan dissolved its parliament late last evening on the recommendation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, setting the stage for a general election. The dissolution has paved the way for a caretaker government to oversee elections in which former prime minister Imran Khan will be unable to participate. Khan was jailed over the weekend after being convicted of corruption in one of the several cases filed against him since his removal from office in April 2022.

The Pakistani president has given the outgoing government three days to appoint a new interim prime minister and 90 days to hold general elections. However, the outgoing government has warned that the elections may be delayed until next year. According to reports, the Pakistani government is considering postponing the elections, as it struggles to stymie security and political challenges that threaten to destabilise an already cashstrapped country.

A 37-year-old married woman from Manipur’s Churachandpur district alleged she was caught by a group of men - while she was fleeing from her burning house with her two sons, niece and sister-in-law - and gangraped on May 3

Imphal/New Delhi: Another horrific case of sexual assault during the ethnic clashes in Manipur in early May has come to light, after the survivor - who has been living in a relief camp - filed a police case. In the latest case, a 37-yearold woman from Manipur’s Churachandpur district alleged she was caught by a group of men - while she was fleeing from her burning house with her two sons, niece and sister-in-law - and gangraped on May 3, the day violence broke out in the district after a rally by the hill-majority Kukis over the valley-majority Meiteis’ demand for inclusion under the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category. She said she mustered the courage to go to the police after seeing reports of women speaking up about the horrors they went through.

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Indian-American Congressmen to attend PM's address on I-Day

Two prominent Indian-American lawmakers, Ro Khanna and Shri Thanedar will travel to India with a bipartisan congressional delegation and attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Red Fort address on Independence Day.

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Washington: (IANS) Two prominent Indian-American lawmakers, Ro Khanna and Shri Thanedar will travel to India with a bipartisan congressional delegation and attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Red Fort address on Independence Day.

Khanna is leading the delegation with Congressman Michael Waltz -- both co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans.

"As co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, we are proud to lead a bipartisan delegation to India. We will be there to discuss how to strengthen economic and defence ties between our two counties, the oldest and largest democracies," Khanna said in a media statement.

"Both of us believe that the US-India relationship will be a defining one of the 21st century. India is a key partner in ensuring multipolarity in Asia and the denial of China as a hegemon," he said. They will meet business, tech, government leaders, and prominent media personalities in Mumbai, Hyderabad and New Delhi, and visit

Raj Ghat.

The delegation also includes Deborah Ross, Kat Cammack and Jasmine Crockett, along with Rich McCormick and Ed Case.

For Khanna, the visit is history coming full circle. His grandfather Amarnath Vidyalankar was an Indian freedom fighter who spent four years in jail alongside Mahatma Gandhi and later was part of India’s first Parliament, the media statement issued on Monday, said.

"We must continue to strive to make

UK govt sets up taskforce to prosecute rogue immigration lawyers

investigation revealed how a few lawyers have been helping illegal migrants by asking them to make false claims, which include claims of sexual torture, beatings, slave labour, false imprisonment and death threats.

progress and build our partnership based on our shared founding values of democracy, freedom of the press and assembly, and human rights. This delegation is a historic opportunity to drive further collaboration and advance shared aims," Khanna said.

Earlier this year, Khanna and Waltz hosted a historic US-India Summit on the Hill featuring panels and remarks from government leaders, experts, and Indian-American leaders from across the country.

Diaspora Leaders Host 'G20 Forum' in New Delhi

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New York: (IANS) Indiaspora, a network of the global Indian diaspora, is organising a G20 Forum in New Delhi this month bringing together 200 leaders from 25 countries, according to its Executive Director Sanjeev Joshipura. The Indiaspora G20 Forum that coincides with India's presidency of the group of developed and emerging nations will explore how the diaspora "can contribute to India’s journey towards 100 years of independence", he said. "The Indian diaspora, working alongside prominent leaders in India, are committed to harnessing our collective strength to foster inclusive growth, sustainable development, and social progress, as India continues to assume its global leadership position," Joshpuria said. The speakers at the three-day meeting, scheduled for August 22 to 24, will include "government officials and policymakers, businesspersons and entrepreneurs, accomplished sportspersons, inspiring artists, and dedicated philanthropists, all of whom share a common vision for a better world", the organisation said.

Canada vows safety of Indian diplomats after recent Khalistani threats

continues in Canada with the latest poster, saying "wanted" and "kill India", being put up near the entrance to the building housing the consulate in Vancouver.

London: (IANS) The UK government on Tuesday announced that it has set up a special taskforce to increase enforcement action against unscrupulous immigration lawyers who coach illegal migrants to lie in order to win asylum in the country. The move comes after a Daily Mail

Indian Couple Finds Missing Son Dead in UAE

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Dubai: (IANS) An Indian couple who flew to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and managed to track down their missing son were left heartbroken after finding him dead, a media report said. The body of the son, who died of a heart attack, remained undiscovered for days as he lived alone and had little contact with anyone, The Khaleej Times reported on Tuesday.

The parents, who had not seen their son for over 10 years, begged him to return home while they were in contact, but he refused.

"We are stepping up action to support regulatory action and prosecution of unscrupulous lawyers, with a new dedicated taskforce and tougher sentences," the Home Office said in a statement. The Professional Enablers Taskforce is bringing together regulatory bodies, law enforcement teams and government departments to increase enforcement action against lawyers who help migrants exploit the immigration system.

Toronto: (IANS) Following the recent appearances of pro-Khalistani posters threatening Indian diplomats in Canada, authorities said law enforcement has been “engaged” to ensure their safety and security. Despite New Delhi registering strong protests, an anti-India campaign

Aus teacher 'vilifies' Indians as 'Uber drivers and Deliveroo people'

origin former student, who attended James Anderson's class, the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal has also asked the Department of Education to make an official apology to the pupil, The Sydney Morning Herald reported.

As the poster, referring to Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, was removed the same day on August 1, Canada's internal security department, Public Safety Canada, said in a recent tweet that Ottawa will ensure the safety of all diplomats in the country. "There is no place in Canada for the incitement of violence. Law enforcement has been engaged following the circulation of an online video in relation to threats against Indian diplomatic officials," the tweet said.

British Sikh Presenter Arrested, Released Amid Allegations

Sydney: (IANS) A teacher in Australia has been slapped with a disciplinary warning and training by a civil tribunal after she described Indians as “Uber drivers and Deliveroo people” during a business studies class in 2021.

Acting upon a complaint by an Indian-

Anderson of Cronulla High School had played an educational YouTube video, which ran for over 20 minutes, for the class on March 3, 2021, featuring a presenter of Indian descent. Anderson, according to the student, had mocked the presenter before saying “all Indians are Uber drivers and Deliveroo people, and their service is bad”.

London, Aug 10 (IANS) British Sikh chef and former BBC presenter Hardeep Singh Kohli, who was arrested and charged over sexual harassment allegations, has been released on an undertaking and will appear in court at a later date, police said.

The 54-year-old was accused of predatory and sexually inappropriate behaviour by more than 20 women, according to an investigation by The Times newspaper.

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Telangana Centre of Excellence for sustainable cooling and cold chain opened

Hyderabad: With an eye on promoting food and health security, empowering farmers and boosting exports, IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao on Wednesday opened the Telangana Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain.

The novel initiative for promoting sustainable cooling innovation and accelerating the deployment of energyefficient refrigeration for food and vaccine supply chains across India, set up at the GMR Innovex Campus near the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, was the first of its kind initiative in the country, the Minister said.

“It will have state of the art equipment and will serve as a one stop solution to address all challenges around the cold chain ecosystem in the country. It

Hyderabad: Spotlight on pedestrian safety

Hyderabad: A mother and daughter out on a morning walk were mowed down by a rashly driven car, a civic body worker sweeping the city roads was hit by a car driven by a drunk driver, and a speeding bus runs over a pedestrian. Scores of families are robbed of their loved ones in road accidents and statistics point out that pedestrians are most vulnerable. Concerns over pedestrian safety have been a part of traffic governance for quite some time now but despite various measures, lives continue to be lost on the city roads.

Councilor's Husband Stabbed to Death in Telangana

Hyderabad: (IANS) Husband of a councilor belonging to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) was murdered in broad daylight in Korutla town of Telangana’s Jagtial on Tuesday.

Two unidentified persons attacked P. Lakshmirajam (48) with knives when he was standing in front of a roadside hotel. He was critically injured and was shifted to a hospital in Karimnagar, where he succumbed while undergoing treatment.

According to police, Lakshmirajam was having tea at a hotel in the morning when two men armed with knives attacked him. The attack sent panic in the area. The assailants escaped on a two-wheeler. A profusely bleeding Lakshmirajam was shifted to a hospital in Karimnagar, where he succumbed. Police registered a case and launched a hunt for the killers.

will develop and demonstrate cooling technologies and solutions that meet the state’s needs and could be scaled up with global reach,” he said, thanking the University of Birmingham for choosing Hyderabad as well as industry partners including Carrier for supporting the

SL Navy arrests 94 TN fishermen in past 1 year

initiative.

The Centre of Excellence will have a solutions development lab and demonstration centre, a model packhouse and community cooling hubs. It is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of farmers in Telangana.

K’taka DyCM Shivakumar's name deleted from bar council event invite

course,” he stated. Former minister and BJP MLA S. Suresh Kumar had objected to the participation of Shivakumar in the bar council programme organized in Mysuru. He had contended that since judges are participating in the event, Shivakumar, who is facing many cases in the courts, can’t share the platform with them.

Despite high-level meetings and discussions, at least 94 fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy in the past one year for crossing the International Marine Boundary Line (IMBL), while 14 mechanised boats were also seized.

Bengaluru: (IANS) The bar council has deleted the name of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar from the invitation of a programme being attended by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Chief Justice Prasanna B. Varale, Supreme Court Justice A.S. Bopanna.

Speaking to reporters here, Shivakumar stated on Wednesday that members of the association for advocates came and met him. “I don’t mind and that is not my priority also. I respect the law of the land and the advocates’ association can take any decision. I don’t want to embarrass the advocates’ association or the judiciary. The law will take its own

The two-day State Level Advocates’ Conference has been organised by the Mysuru Bar Council from August 12. The organizers had published the invitation along with Shivakumar’s name. However, following the objections, the invitation was reprinted after dropping his name. Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs H.K. Patil is participating in the programme as the chief guest.

BJP MLA Suresh Kumar had said that the participation of Shivakumar in the event is not tenable. He had questioned that participation of Shivakumar would violate the protocol of the judiciary. He also recollected that when he was the minister of Law, he was specifically asked whether he had any cases against him before sharing the platform with the then Chief Justice of the High Court.

Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals Nabbed in B'luru NIA Raid

operations in the limits of Bellandur police station limits in connection with the investigation of a case. While inquiring, the sleuths found that three Bangladeshi nationals were staying illegally in the residential locality in Bellandur area.

The latest incident occurred on Sunday when the island nation's navy arrested 10 fishermen from Akkaraipatti village in Nagapattinam who had gone to the waters on August 3. Their mechanised boat was also seized. Speaking on the unabated arrests, R. Selvakumar, a fishermen's leader from Nagapattinam, told IANS: “We have been knocking at the doors of the Chief Minister, other ministers, opposition and Union government to bring out a permanent solution to this issue. Nineteen of our men are in Sri Lankan Navy’s custody in two separate incidents and we cannot leave this as a soft pedaling issue anymore. We want the government of India to act immediately and to bring about a permanent solution.”

Kerala Man Jailed: 300 Calls in 48 Hrs to Lady Officer

A Kerala court has sentenced a man to jail for harassing a lady police officer by calling her 300 times in a 48-hour period.

Bengaluru: (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has found three Bangladeshi nationals staying illegally in Bengaluru during a search operation and handed them over to the local police, sources said on Tuesday.

The NIA sleuths were conducting search

The illegal immigrants have been identified as Khaleel Chaparasi, Abdul Khadir and Mohammad Zaheed. All of them were taken into custody and handed over to the jurisdictional Bellandur police by the NIA. The local police have lodged an FIR in this regard and are investigating the matter. More details are yet to emerge regarding the case.

The Additional Judicial Magistrate court in Ernakulam sentenced Jose to three years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 10,000 for the offence of sexual harassment, as well as a sentence to one year of simple imprisonment for causing nuisance with a Rs 5,000 as fine. The court ruled that both jail sentences will run concurrently.

Jose had made these calls from his personal mobile number to the official landline of a 'Vanitha' police station. According to the lady police officer, Jose made these calls from July 10-11, 2019 and whoever picked up the phone had to hear his lewd remarks.

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Space Agency Chief’s Bold Chandrayaan-3 Landing Statement

“You Killed Bharat Mata In Manipur”: Rahul Gandhi Attacks Centre

Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister over the ongoing unrest in Manipur which has claimed over a hundred lives.

New Delhi: The BJP has murdered India in Manipur, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said in Lok Sabha today during the debate on the no-confidence motion against Narendra Modi government. The remark sparked a huge uproar in the House, with senior ministers demanding Mr Gandhi’s apology for making the remark.

Manipur. The Prime Minister has not gone to Manipur because he doesn’t consider it a part of India. You (BJP) have divided Manipur,” Mr Gandhi said, amid loud protests from the treasury benches.

Bengaluru: Vikram, the lander of India’s third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3, will be able to make a soft-landing on the Moon’s surface on August 23 even if all the sensors and two of its engines do not work, ISRO chairman S Somanath said on Tuesday. The entire design of the lander ‘Vikram’ has been made in a manner that makes sure that it would be able to handle failures, Mr Somanath said during a talk on ‘Chandrayaan-3: Bharat’s Pride Space Mission’, hosted by the nonprofit organisation Disha Bharat. “If everything fails, if all the sensors fail, nothing works, still it (Vikram) will make a landing. That’s how it has been designed -- provided that the propulsion system works well,” Mr Somanath said.

Chandrayaan-3 blasted into Space on July 14 and it entered into lunar orbit on August 5. There will be three more de-orbiting manoeuvres -- exercises to bring it closer to the Moon so that Vikram lands on the Moon’s surface on August 23.

Tesla’s New CFO, Vaibhav Taneja

Tesla Inc. has a long history of promoting talent from within. Outside hires don’t last for very long in the carmaker’s scrappy, hardcharging culture, and it takes a certain stamina to work for Elon Musk. Tesla’s new chief financial officer, Vaibhav Taneja, already has a hefty gig serving as the company’s chief accounting officer. Tesla watchers were surprised to hear Monday that he was replacing Zach Kirkhorn, a 13-year Tesla veteran who abruptly stepped down from the CFO post.

Earlier, in a scathing attack on Prime Minister Modi, Mr Gandhi questioned why he had not visited Manipur, where ongoing unrest has claimed over a 100 lives in the past two months.

“India is a voice of those who are suffering. A few days back, I went to

Mr Gandhi said that when he set out on the Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu to Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, he was confident of his fitness and did not expect it to be difficult. “But this country does not tolerate arrogance. Within a few days, an old injury resurfaced and I was in pain,” he said.

The Congress leader recounted how he derived strength and courage from the

Smriti Irani Hits Back At Rahul Gandhi In Lok Sabha

A Kashmiri Pandit - Girija Tikku - was gangraped and brutally murdered in Kashmir. When this was shown in a movie, some Congress leaders called it propaganda

people he met during the march and also felt their pain and hardship.

US Regulators Fine Banks $549M for WhatsApp, iMessage Use

New Delhi: BJP’s Smriti Irani launched a scathing attack at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during the debate on the no-confidence motion against the BJPled government brought by opposition alliance INDIA today.

Earlier, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the BJP had murdered India in Manipur and is now trying to set Haryana on fire.

“Home Minister Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh have maintained since beginning of the monsoon session that the government is ready for discussion on Manipur. “They ran away from the

discussion, not us,” Smriti Irani said. “He (Rahul Gandhi) has gone to Rajasthan. Same place where a girl child was gangraped and burnt alive. They are not asking for justice for the woman in west Bengal who was gangraped. Rahul Gandhi says he wants Article 370 to be reinstated in J&K. I want to tell those who have left the House (Rahul Gandhi) that Article 370 will never be reinstated,” she said. “You are not India, for India is not corrupt. India believes in merit not in dynasty,” she said.

“A Kashmiri Pandit - Girija Tikku - was gangraped and brutally murdered in Kashmir. When this was shown in a movie, some Congress leaders called it propaganda. The same party leaders are talking about justice today,” she said.

Washington, Aug 9 (IANS) Top Wall Street banks, including several Wells Fargo companies, will pay a combined $549 million in fines after admitting that their employees, “including those at senior levels”, often communicated through various messaging platforms on their personal devices, including iMessage, WhatsApp, and Signal, about the business of their employers. The US Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission fined the banks for being unable to produce those “off-channel” employee communications going back to at least 2019.

Indian-origin doc in US fined for removing cyst instead of kidney

New York, Aug 9 (IANS) An Indianorigin urologist in the US state of Florida has been fined $7,236 and ordered to take a medical education course in risk management after he removed a cyst instead of a kidney during a surgery in 2021.

Zamip Patel, who was supposed to remove a patient’s right kidney on June 16, 2021, ended up removing “a significant mass, which was sent to pathology”, the Miami Herald reported. The pathology report, which came two days later, said Patel removed a

“hemorrhagic and inflamed cyst, not the intended kidney”, a complaint filed with Florida Department of Health said. The patient, who was not told about the blunder, showed up at Advent Health Orlando after two months complaining

of pain. A CT scan revealed he still had the right kidney, the complaint said.

Patel did not respond to an email sent to the address on his online Department of Health profile and declined to comment when a Miami Herald reporter called his office, shortly after the complaint was filed.

In addition to the $5,000 fine and $2,236 reimbursement of Florida Department of Health investigation and prosecution costs, Patel has been ordered to take a five-hour continuing medical education course in risk management.

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Asense of crisis is spreading in the German economy as order books look thinner and consumer purchasing power dwindles amid rising inflation.

The country's car manufacturers are also facing headwinds but theirs are magnified by rising structural problems in the once-powerful industry. The transition to electric mobility and autonomous driving is causing higher costs, while the necessary funds, still coming mostly from sales of combustion engine vehicles, are increasingly uncertain, not to mention politically undesirable.

Company figures for the first half of 2023 were satisfying for the likes of Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, and BMW. All of them reported increased revenues and higher profits. But their outlooks for the rest of the year have disappointed the expectations of investors and shareholders. Inflation and rising interest rates are having a dampening effect, and there is lower demand for new vehicles.

"Even if we see an increase in production, this is not a sign of easing," warned Hildegard Müller, president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry, noting that sales were still more than a fifth below pre-pandemic levels in 2019.

Orders are declining in Germany, especially for battery-powered vehicles, with demand plunging to only about 60% of volumes from the previous year.

China's booming market

China, the world's largest and most important automotive market, meanwhile is rapidly growing its sector for electric cars, extending its lead not only in new registrations but also in production. Currently, every second electric vehicle worldwide is driven in China.

Chinese manufacturers are also making rapid technological progress catching up fast with industry bellwether, Tesla. Chinese car buyers, from both the middle class as well as higher income brackets, are increasingly favoring domestic brands. China's biggest carmaker BYD sold 29% more purely electric cars than Tesla in the first half of this year, according to the latest

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Chinese carmakers are outpacing German giants

High costs, lower demand, fiercer competition — the German automotive industry is coming under pressure. The lucrative Chinese market, in particular, is proving difficult as Chinese consumers choose national brands

figures from the China Passenger Car Association.

"A disruption is taking place in this market," Ralf Brandstätter, a board member of VW China, told reporters recently, as he was forced to admit that VW was outsold by BYD in the first quarter in China. BYD delivered almost twenty times more electric vehicles to customers in China than VW.

In order to catch the wave of China's rising automotive power, VW has announced a partnership with automaker Xpeng in the fields of electromobility, software and autonomous driving. The tie-up with the Chinese startup has a price tag of $700 million for VW and aims to bring two electric VW models to the Chinese market by 2026.

Mass market rot spreads into luxury segment

VW's high-end brands Porsche and Audi are also feeling mounting market pressure, as are Germany's two other luxury carmakers Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

Auto industry consulting firm Berylls claimed in a recent market study that the world is seeing a "change of guard in China" in the premium segment. In the competition with traditional luxury manufacturers from Germany, the Chinese are "overtaking on the fast lane," the study said.

For decades German carmakers dominated the Chinese market by using a trickle down strategy: They introduced technology they had developed as optional extras for consumers and continued selling it at a premium price, until their competitors caught up. "How out of step this product strategy

AlixPartners' automotive expert, told DW. European manufacturers are increasingly finding themselves defending market share at home. "The

is with the expectations of present-day Chinese car buyers, German OEMs [original equipment manufacturers] are currently getting a first taste of – with alarming implications for the future," Willy Wang, managing director of Berylls China, wrote.

"As China has moved to the forefront of consumer innovation, Chinese customers have neither the patience for technologies to trickle down the line nor the willingness to pay extra for the latest features," Wang wrote.

In the past, German luxury vehicles were considered ideal status symbols for the rising middle and upper classes in China. Domestic brands were reputed to be technologically backward and of little convincing quality.

Digital features are the trump card

But now Chinese produced vehicles are gaining popularity, especially due to digital features such as advanced

assistance and infotainment systems. This isn't surprising given the traffic situation on China's crowded roads. In terms of things like comfort and quality, they are perceived by customers to be nearly the same or even slightly better than established carmakers, according to the study.

"The German auto industry will likely not play the same dominant role in China's car sector as it did in the past 20 years," says Gregor Sebastian, a China expert from the Merics Institute. For Chinese customers, technology is replacing traditional qualities as a reason to make a purchase, he told DW.

No German manufacturer in top 10 Small wonder then that 80% of all battery-electric vehicles in China now come from domestic producers. Among the top ten sellers only Tesla ranks. German brands no longer play any role in the list.

Regarding the overall Chinese auto market, including vehicles with internal combustion engines, Chinese brands are set to outsell foreign brands this year for the first time, with a market share of 51%. This share is projected to rise to 65% by 2030, say management consultants, AlixPartners, in their Global Automotive Outlook report for 2023.

China is the export champion

Regarding Europe, the report predicts that car sales would remain about 15% below pre-pandemic levels. This was likely to be a long term prospect. European manufacturers would increasingly also be pressured by Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers in their home markets.

Unsurprisingly, in the first quarter of 2023, China replaced Japan as the world's automotive export champion. In 2020, it was still in sixth place. The Asian country is advancing as a sales market, as an exporter, and as a production location.

"China is on its way to becoming an automotive superpower," Fabian Piontek, AlixPartners' automotive expert, told DW. European manufacturers are increasingly finding themselves defending market share at home. "The era of record profits for German automakers is coming to an end," he concluded.

China is on its way to becoming an automotive superpower," Fabian Piontek,

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New Delhi: The language used by Rahul Gandhi in his “Modi surname” comment was exceptionally disrespectful, eminent jurist Harish Salve has said, adding that the Supreme Court’s decision to suspend the Congress leader’s conviction was driven not by the merits of the case but by concerns for his constituency. In a special interview with NDTV’s Editor-in-Chief Sanjay Pugalia, the former Solicitor General of India said Rahul Gandhi’s comments were not expected of a public figure in his position.

“Whether Rahul Gandhi should be convicted or not is a different issue. But the highly disrespectful manner of talking... you are making false accusations and then you say I am in public life...Everyone knows, however much he denies it, he dreams of becoming prime minister. Is this his stature to use this sort of language?” Harish Salve questioned.

Congress Challenges PM’s ‘Maun Vrat’ with No-Confidence Motion

“Opposition Wants To Hit Six On Last Ball”: PM’s Swipe Ahead Of Big Vote

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New Delhi: The Opposition alliance INDIA wanted a “semi-final” before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, and the results are out for everyone to see, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today at the BJP parliamentary party meeting, according to sources. The PM was referring to the battle over the controversial Delhi Services Bill, which was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Monday.

Taking a swipe at the opposition alliance, he said it’s plagued by mutual distrust. On leaders listed to speak on the noconfidence motion today, the PM said they want to “hit a six on the last ball”.

“It was a test of their own internal trust,” he reportedly said, adding the no-trust vote will make it clear who is united and who isn’t (in the Opposition).

“We gave them no-confidence in 2018

US Braces for Storms: 2.6K Flights Cancelled, Power Outages

FlightAware, a flight tracking site, said more than 2,600 U.S. flights had been canceled, including 102 at Washington Reagan National Airport and 35 at Washington Dulles. Another 7,700 U.S. flights had been delayed

Washington: U.S. government offices in the Washington D.C. area closed early on Monday because of threatening weather as forecasters warned people across the eastern U.S. of possible tornadoes, damaging winds and large hailstones.

Fast-moving thunderstorms and powerful winds toppled trees and knocked out power for nearly 200,000 homes and businesses in neighboring Maryland and Virginia, according to tracking website PowerOutage. us. As many as 800,000 customers

had lost power in the southern and mid-Atlantic states. Though drenched with rain and pelted with some hail, the nation’s capital had escaped any twisters by the time a National Weather Service tornado watch expired at 9 p.m. EDT (0100 GMT). A coastal flood advisory remained in effect for Washington until 4 a.m. 08000 GMT). The National Weather Service said more than 29.5 million people from Alabama to western New York state had been at risk of tornadoes on Monday, but none had been reported as of 9 p.m. EDT.

US: Former President Donald Trump calls for judge’s recusal in election fraud case

New Delhi: The debate on the noconfidence motion against the BJP-led government brought by opposition alliance INDIA started amid loud sloganeering. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi opened the debate, with heated exchanges between the opposition and treasury benches. Mr Gogoi said the opposition bloc INDIA was forced to bring the no-confidence motion against the government to break Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “vow of silence” on Manipur. He alleged that a government which talks about “one India has created two Manipurs -one living in the hills and the other in the valley”. “Manipur demands justice. Martin Luther King Jr had said injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. If Manipur is burning, whole of India is burning, if Manipur is divided, the country is divided. It was our demand that as the leader of the country, Prime Minister Modi should come to the House and speak about Manipur.

The remarks from his lawyer, John F. Lauro, came as Trump was blanketing his social media platform

Appearing on five television networks Sunday morning, a lawyer for former President Donald J. Trump argued that his actions in the effort to overturn the 2020 election fell short of crimes and were merely “aspirational”.

The remarks from his lawyer, John F. Lauro, came as Trump was blanketing his social media platform, Truth Social, with posts suggesting that his legal team was going to seek the recusal of Judge Tanya S. Chutkan, the federal judge overseeing the case, and try to move his trial out of Washington. With his client facing charges carrying decades in prison after a federal grand jury indicted Trump for his role in trying to overturn the election, his third criminal

case this year, Lauro appeared in interviews to defend Trump, including against evidence that, as President, he pressured his vice-president, Mike Pence, to reject legitimate votes for Joseph R. Biden Jr. in favour of false electors pledged to Trump. “What President Trump didn’t do is direct Vice-President Pence to do anything,” Lauro said on CNN’s State of the Union.

No-Trust Vote Debate: On leaders listed to speak on the no-confidence motion today, the PM said they want to “hit a six on the last ball”.

itself,” he said. Reiterating his new name for the alliance, “Ghamandiya”, the Hindi word for arrogant, PM Modi said “some people are very arrogant” and are doing appeasement politics.

“Those who talk about social justice, it is them and this alliance (INDIA) who promote dynasty and appeasement,” the PM said, according to sources.

28 Indian Athletes Funded for Budapest World Athletics Championship

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Sports Ministry will fund the participation of the Indian contingent, consisting 28 athletes, for the upcoming World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Budapest, Hungary from August 19.

A 42-member contingent, including coaches and support staff, are heading for the world event which will have the best of the best athletes from across the world competing. In the previous edition, a total of 6 individuals reached the finals at the World Championships in 2022 with 3 of them making it to Top 8 finishes & Neeraj returning with a historic silver medal. This was India’s best performance in any edition of the World Athletics Championships.

UK Triples Fines for Illegal Migrant Supporters

London, Aug 8 (IANS) Continuing her crackdown on illegal immigration, UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman said fines will be more than tripled for employers and landlords who rent out their properties and allow illegal migrants to work for them. The civil penalty for employers, which was last increased in 2014, will be raised to up to 45,000 pounds per illegal worker for a first breach from 15,000 pounds, and up to 60,000 pounds for repeat breaches from 20,000 pounds. For landlords the fines will increase from 80 pounds per lodger and 1,000 pounds per occupier for a first breach to up to 5,000 pounds per lodger and 10,000 pounds per occupier.

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Neil Nitin on music video debut, says it had to happen, 'being born in Mukesh family'

Born to singer Nitin Mukesh and grandson of Mukesh, actor Neil Nitin Mukesh, who has made his debut in a music video titled 'Tu Meri Aashiqui', said coming from a legacy of singers, music has always been of great importance to him and his films. Nitin Mukesh Mathur is known for his work as a playback singer in Hindi films as well as Bhajans. He has worked with notable music directors like Khayyam, R. D. Burman, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Bappi Lahiri, Rajesh Roshan, Nadeem-Shravan, Anand-Milind during the 1980s and 1990s. He also sang for actors like Manoj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Jeetendra, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and others.

While, late Mukesh Chand Mathur was considered to be one of the most popular and acclaimed playback singers of the Hindi film industry. His song 'Kai Baar Yuhi Dekha Hai' from the film 'Rajnigandha' (1973) had won him the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. He was also popular as being the voice of actors Raj Kapoor, Manoj Kumar, Feroz Khan, Sunil Dutt and Dilip Kumar.

Talking about the same, Neil said: "Born in the Mukesh family, and coming from a legacy of singers, music has always been of great importance to me and my films. So when I decided to debut as an actor for my first ever music video it had to be something so powerful that stays with us forever."

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asleen Royal has sufficient successful tracks behind her to keep fans intrigued about each new offering. However, her latest number, Heeriye, has become the talk of the town for more reasons than one. In this interview, Royal discusses creating the number that marks South star Dulquer Salmaan’s musicvideo debut, and why her songs are making fewer appearances in Bollywood films.

I have had this song with me for a while, but it was incomplete. I was attached to this one and did not want to give it to any [filmmaker].

I wanted to do it myself and have full control over what I could do. I reached out to Dulquer, and he told me that he [was my fan]. He said when his daughter was an infant, she would only sleep while listening to my song, Din shagna da.

I sent this song to him, and he said he loved it. While he was busy, I said I could wait for him. [Because he was coming on board], we obviously wanted to make this big. You’ll see that enough thought has gone into creating each frame.

Karan Johar's 'Rocky Aur Rani' Joins 100 Cr Club in 10 Days

Annu Kapoor says everyone has their struggles, even Mukesh Ambani: ‘Wo bhi struggler hai’

'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' has entered the 100 crore club. The film headlined by Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt was directed by Karan Johar. It marks the filmmaker's 7th directorial and his 25 years in the movie business. The film which was released on July 29 braced the 100 crore club after its second weekend. The film that opened at Rs 11.1 crore only strengthened day-by-day owing to the positive word-of-mouth.

Annu Kapoor is awaiting the release of his next film Non-Stop Dhamaal. In a recent interview with Times Now Digital, when Annu was asked about the term 'struggling artist,' he shared that everyone is a struggler, even Mukesh Ambani. "Mujhe iss Prithvi pe ek aisa insaan bata do jo struggle nahi kar raha hai. Aapko struglee lagta hai ki sirf dhan ka hai, ya yash ka hai. Aap agar Mukesh Ambani se bhi puchenge, unka bhi struggle hai, wo bhi struggler hai." (Show me one person in this world who is not struggling. You think struggle is only about money and fame, but if you ask Mukesh Ambani also, even he has struggles, even he is a struggler.

Manoj Bajpayee: First Indian Star to Win Durban Best Actor Award

The gripping drama Joram from Zee Studios and Makhija Films has garnered well-deserved recognition at the prestigious Durban International Film Festival. The film, which has enthralled both audiences and critics, triumphed with two esteemed awards: ‘Best Actor’ for the outstanding performance by Manoj Bajpayee and ‘Best Cinematography’ for the remarkable work by Piyush Puty. This triumph solidifies ‘Joram‘ as a true cinematic masterpiece, celebrated worldwide.

These awards truly honor the brilliance of cinematographer Piyush Puty and the stellar talent of Manoj Bajpayee, who brought the story to life with exceptional skill. With its exceptional storytelling, masterful performances, and breathtaking cinematography, ‘Joram’ has left an enduring impact on the global cinematic landscape, resonating with audiences across the world. On the professional front, Manoj Bajpayee will be next seen in the second season of Zee 5’s Silence, where he will reprise the role of a cop. The show also stars Prachi Desai, Sahil Vaid and Vaquar Shaikh in prominent roles.

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'The Freelancer' Mohit Raina, Anupam Kher set to star in OTT series

I don't want any of my songs to be recreated Shreya Ghoshal

Actor Mohit Raina, who is known for his work in 'Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev', 'Uri - The Surgical Strike', 'Good Newwz' and others, is set to star in the upcoming streaming series titled, 'The Freelancer'. It also stars veteran actor Anupam Kher. The series is based on the book 'A Ticket to Syria' by author Shirish Thorat, and has been created by Neeraj Pandey, who also serves as the showrunner. The show tells the story of a rescue

operation of a young girl held against her will in Syria battered by the war. The book attempts to share the story about the insidious operations of the Islamic State, and how the terror group has perfected a cross-country operation that converts thousands to a depraved cause.

Neeraj is known for films like 'A Wednesday', 'Special 26', 'Baby', 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' and others. The show has been directed by Bhav Dhulia.

Telugu action-spy-thriller 'Devil- The British Secret Agent' to release on Nov 24

Versatile and renowned Indian playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, who is known for countless hit tracks in her kitty like ‘Bairi Piya’, ‘Silsila Ye Chahat Ka’, among numerous others, says she doesn’t want her any of the songs to be recreated, as she has ‘strong memories’ attached to them.

Versatile and renowned Indian playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, who is known for countless hit tracks in her kitty like ‘Bairi Piya’, ‘Silsila Ye Chahat Ka’, among numerous others, says she doesn’t want her any of the songs to be recreated, as she has ‘strong memories’ attached to them.

of that song, the process that song was made. So, probably it would be hard for me to say okay for the recreation of my own song,” she shared.

Popular actor Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, who is best known for movies such as 'Athanokkade', 'Hare Ram' ,'118' and 'Bimbisara' among others, has announced the official release date of his upcoming film 'Devil-The British

'Scam 2003: The Telgi Story' teaser: Bigger scam, edgier dialogues

After a stellar response to ‘Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story’, the series is set to make a comeback with its new season, the teaser of which was unveiled on Friday. The teaser begins with the voice-over of Manoj Bajpayee as it harps back to the earlier season which told the story of Indian stock market scam of 1992 which amounted to Rs 5000 crore. For the second season, the story will follow the Rs 30, 000 crore scam pulled off by fruit seller Abdul Karim Telgi. Telgi was a convicted Indian counterfeiter, who started his counterfeiting career by making fake passports. He then started a business to export manpower to Saudi Arabia and opened a company. For the same, he used to create several fake documents that would facilitate labourers’ smooth passage at the airport even if their passport had an emigration check required stamp or other issues that could raise red flags for immigration officials. Telgi moved to more complex counterfeiting when he began to counterfeit stamp paper. He appointed 300 people as agents who sold the fakes to bulk purchasers, including banks, insurance companies, and stock brokerage firms. The teaser features a dialogue which has the potential to go viral on the memes, “Paisa kamaya nahi banaya jaata hai”. However, throughout the length of the teaser, the titular character's face hasn't been revealed.

Talking about the trend where original compositions often clash with recreations and remixes, Shreya told IANS: “I cannot see a lot of recreations happening off late. It was happening a lot 3-4 years ago. I was the same person who was upset with that, a few years ago. But now I don’t see that much happening.”

“People have also become quite bored because of the repetition of the same song. The moment you see the song is not good or not done well, people immediately reject it. The song has to ultimately be loved by the people. And artists are responding to the frustration of the audience, and there is I think a lot of original work that is happening,” said Shreya.

If she wants her songs to be recreated?

The 39-year-old singer said: “I don’t want any of my songs to be recreated, none of my songs. Even if it is asked to me to recreate I would probably say no. There are so many of my songs which I have very strong memories with. Those are sentimental.”

“I may have those certain sentiments, but other audience members may not have. But, I do have a personal memory

Shreya has recently teamed up with Alexandrian rapper and songwriter, Afroto for a new single ‘Sunn Beliya’, which is a part of the impressive Coke Studio 2023 lineup of releases. This unlikely combination brings together Shreya’s globally renowned vocals and phrasing, with Afroto’s boundarypushing sense of melody and beats. Talking about the same, she said, “the blend of two genres, and so many different kinds of musicians coming together, from rock, pop, classical everything happening at the same time. But I never thought that artists of two countries would collaborate this time, completely unexpected from a completely different sub-continent all together, that is new.”

Calling Afroto a wonderful team player, Shreya said he was a very interesting artist for me. “I was very happy to see his excitement, enthusiasm, and the communication which happened between the two of us, the two teams. It was seamless, felt so organic in every sense. Also I got to represent not just Hindi, which is my national language, but also Bangla, which is my mother language. I got to do two things in one song.”

“There was a very strong message in the song ‘Sunn Beliya’, about harmony, people. It’s almost like an anthem, a movement. So I feel it is a very positive, optimistic energy driving song. I can see people are already giving so much love for this,” she said.

Secret Agent' in a new poster: November 24. Directed by Naveen Medaram, the movie is set during pre-Independence India, just nearing the end of the British Raj during the era of World War 2 in 1945.

Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha membership restored

Lok Sabha membership of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was on Monday restored by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, three days after the Supreme Court stayed his conviction in a defamation case.

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Lok Sabha membership of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was on Monday restored by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, three days after the Supreme Court stayed his conviction in a defamation case.

In an order issued by the Lok Sabha secretariat on Monday, it was informed that in view of the Supreme Court order dated August 4, Gandhi’s disqualification, which was ordered on March 24 this

year, stands withdrawn. The Supreme Court on August 4 had stayed Gandhi’s conviction in a defamation case against him. A Surat court had earlier found him guilty and handed him the maximum sentence of two years’ imprisonment -- leading to his disqualification from the Lok Sabha. The Gujarat High Court had refused to stay the conviction, after which Gandhi had appealed in the Supreme Court.

With his Lok Sabha membership restored, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday changed his Twitter bio to ‘Member of Parliament’ from the earlier “Dis’Qualified MP” description.

Following his disqualification from the Lok Sabha in March, Gandhi had edited his bio on Twitter to “Dis’Qualified MP”.

His Twitter bio now describes him as a member of the Indian National Congress and Member of Parliament.

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three,

injures two others in Washington, says police chief

Washington experienced another mass shooting last month when nine people were wounded while celebrating Independence Day in a neighbourhood about a 20-minute drive east of the White House

The conditions of the hospitalised victims were not immediately known.

“This kind of gun violence is not acceptable in the District of Columbia. This is not a war zone. We want our residents to feel safe,” Smith said.

Smith asked for help from the public in collecting information about what she called a disturbing fatal shooting.

High Court Halts Bulldozers in Haryana’s Nuh

A shooting on a street in the nation’s capital left three people dead and two others hospitalised Saturday night, police said.

Officers responded to the sounds of gunshots around 8 p.m. in the 1600 block of Good Hope Road Southeast and found five victims who had been shot.

Two men and a woman were pronounced dead at the scene and two men were transported to area hospitals, Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department Acting Chief Pamela Smith said during a news conference at the scene.

Indian Rupees Opens Stronger Against US Dollar

In a small but significant shift after some time, the Indian rupees opened higher against the U.S. dollar. Indian rupee strengthened 13 paise and opened at Rs 82.71 against the U.S dollar on Monday. It may be noted that on Monday it had declined to a two-month low closing at 82.84. This may be the result of the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates on hold for some time now.

For many weeks now, the rupee has been in a range of 81.60-82.80 to the dollar

“We realise that there may be others who may have been injured tonight. We are asking you to come forward,” Smith said, adding that the community needs to be involved in stopping the city’s violence. “It can’t rest upon the metropolitan police department to determine what works and what doesn’t work.”

Washington experienced another mass shooting last month when nine people were wounded while celebrating Independence Day in a neighbourhood about a 20-minute drive east of the White House.

Indian Consulate Rescues Starving Woman from Chicago Streets

New Delhi: The demolition exercise in Haryana’s Nuh in the wake of communal clashes in the area was halted today following an order by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Deputy Commissioner Dhirendra Khadgata asked officials concerned to stop the bulldozer action following the high court ruling. The court has taken up the matter suo motu a week after communal clashes in Haryana claimed six lives, led to a huge loss of property and sparked panic in Nuh and Gurugram. Over 350 shanties and 50 cement structures were demolished in the past four days of demolition.

US Approves First Pill For Postpartum Depression

A few days ago, when the news of an Indian student who came to the US, for her masters, found starving on Chicago streets came about, it left the community disturbed. Now the Indian Consulate has managed to get in touch with the girl whose name is Syeda Lulu Minhaj. The woman is a native of Hyderabad and may reportedly be depressed.

The Consulate General of India in Chicago wrote on social media platform X: “Happy that we could contact Ms

Syeda Zaidi and offered help, including medical assistance and travel to India. She is fit and has spoken to her mother in India.” The consulate also informed: “She is yet to respond to our offer of support to return to India. We stand ready to extend to her all assistance. The mother of the girl had written a letter to Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar urging authorities’ help in bringing her daughter back to India. The mother wrote in a letter: “For the last two months, she was not in touch with me and recently through two Hyderabadi youths, we came to know that my daughter is in deep depression and her entire belongings have been stolen due to which she is on the verge of starvation and was spotted on roads of Chicago, USA.”

Syeda Lulu had gone to the US to pursue MS from Trine University in Detroit, Michigan.

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The US has approved the first pill for postpartum depression. As per a report by BBC, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved for the first time a pill to treat postpartum depression, a condition believed to affect around half a million women in the country every year.

The FDA said zuranolone is “the first oral medication indicated to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in adults.”

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3 Killed InFresh Violence In Manipur BJP MLA Blames Central Forces

Guwahati: Three unarmed villagers, including a father-son duo, were killed in fresh violence in Manipur’s Bishnupur district early this morning, according to witness accounts from locals. Suspected militants raided Ukha Tampak village near Kwakta in Bishnupur around 2 am and started firing indiscriminately, police sources said.

Two men, father and son, and another person at the adjoining house, were murdered by the attackers. They were unarmed villagers guarding their houses. The three were gunned down while they were sleeping and later slashed with swords, police said on Saturday morning, adding that the attackers came from Churachandpur. The incident has caused great concern as the attackers were able to breach the buffer zone, between hills and valleys, manned by central security forces, police sources added.

Manipur BJP MLA Rajkumar Imo Singh has hit out at central security forces,

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Manipur violence: Two men, father and son, and another person at the adjoining house, were killed in the firing. They were unarmed villagers guarding their houses.

claiming there were huge security lapses in the militant attack in Bishnupur

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district that killed three people earlier in the day, and demanded action against the paramilitary force personnel for their “negligence in duty”. Rajkumar Imo Singh, who is also the son-in-law of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, said despite the presence of a massive number of paramilitary personnel, the militants from other districts came to the village and brutally killed the three people.

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Satellite images sourced by NDTV show several new buildings, a large pier and fencing around the base’s perimeter.

Legal experts say a conviction in the case could end Imran’s chances of participating in national elections that have to be held before early November.

Police arrested Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Lahore on Saturday after a court sentenced him to three years in prison for illegally selling state gifts, potentially barring the opposition leader from contesting an upcoming election. Legal experts say the guilty verdict reached by an Islamabad district court could eliminate Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s greatest rival in a national election expected to be held in November.

Tytler Charged with Murder in 1984 Sikh Riots

With the Supreme Court staying Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in a defamation case, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday said he had stated earlier that the conviction was unwarranted and rued that “court procedures are used for political agendas”.

Gandhi on Friday got a huge relief from the Supreme Court after it stayed his conviction in a 2019 criminal defamation case over his Modi surname remark and paved the way for his reinstatement as a Lok Sabha MP.

Congress Alleges Raids on Adani Rivals

The Congress on Saturday cited the takeover of a cement company to allege that probe agencies were being misused by the BJP government to “enrich” a select few crony capitalists. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh claimed that in sectors such as airports, ports and cement, companies competing with the Adani Group for prized assets have faced CBI, ED and Income Tax raids “that have dissuaded them from proceeding with their bids, and the assets have ultimately gone to Adani”.

New Delhi: China’s growing maritime power is a cause for concern for regional security. Beijing’s claims to territory in the South China Sea, its construction of artificial islands in the region, and its establishment of a military base in Djibouti are all evidence of its desire to increase its sphere of influence. Last year, satellite images sourced by NDTV revealed that China’s naval base in Djibouti was fully operational.

The base, which is located in the Horn of Africa, is capable of supporting Chinese warships deployed in the Indian Ocean region. This was a significant development, as it marked the first time that China established a fully operational overseas military base. The base in Cambodia is located not far from the Strait of Malacca. The Strait of Malacca is a vital checkpoint that connects the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea. It is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, with an estimated 25% of global trade passing through it each year.

New Delhi: Congress leader Jagdish Tytler instigated the mob to kill Sikhs near Gurudwara Pul Bangash in Delhi, the Central Bureau of Investigation’s charge sheet against him, filed on May 20, says. Mr Tytler has been charged with murder in the 39-year-old antiSikh riots case. The CBI charge sheet quotes a witness saying she saw the Congress leader getting out of his car and instigating the mob.

Rs 8100 Crore Plus: BCCI Eyes Mega Cash Windfall With Home Media Rights

The Indian cricket board is expecting to breach the USD 1 billion (INR 8200 crore approx) mark in its cumulative earnings from selling the separate TV and digital rights for India’s 88 home games during the five-year period till March 2028. The highlight of this new cycle will be 21 home games against Australia (five Tests, 6 ODIs and 10 T20Is) along with 18 games against England (10 Tests, 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is) out of the 25 Tests, 27 ODIs and 36 T20Is.

During the last five-year phase (201823), the BCCI had earned USD 944

million (INR 6138 crore approx in 2018 exchange rate) from Star India with a price per international game being Rs 60 crore (digital plus TV).

The Indian cricket board is expecting to breach the USD 1 billion (INR 8200 crore approx) mark in its cumulative earnings from selling the separate TV and digital rights

Unlike last time, the BCCI will invite separate bids for TV and digital rights after a whopping INR 48,390 crore earning during the IPL media rights auction where Reliance won the digital bid and Star won the TV rights.

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FIA Chicago Celebrates India’s 77th Independence Day with Parade on Devon Ave, Chicago

Chicago, IL witnessed a spectacular celebration as the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA-Chicago) orchestrated an awe-inspiring India Independence Day parade on August 5th, 2023. With a rich legacy since its inception in 1980, FIA-Chicago hosted a grand event commemorating India's 77th Independence Day anniversary, drawing a diverse multitude from various corners of the Indian subcontinent. The bustling streets of Devon Avenue came alive with resounding waves of patriotism as thousands converged along the parade route. The event was graced by Indian actress and model Kanishka Soni, joined by esteemed guests including Consul General Mr. Somnath Ghose, Chicago Mayor Mr. Brandon Johnson, Mayor of Lincolnwood Mr. Jesal Patel, and Parade Chair Ms. Smita Shah. These notable figures united to extend jubilant Independence Day wishes, and President Dr. Rashmi Patel emphasized their profound significance. A vibrant display of national pride was evident through colorful floats adorned with white, orange, and green, representing India's national colors. The celebration was enhanced by the presence of The International Society for Krishna Consciousness, commonly known as the Hare Krishnas. With a 5000-year-old tradition of worship, devoted followers of Lord Krishna chanted and danced to their mantra – “Hare

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The Hare Krishna temple, situated at 1716 W Lunt Avenue, represented over 40 nations and recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, proudly standing as the Midwest's first Krishna temple. The society's founder, Srila Prabhupada, advocated viewing all individuals as children of God, promoting universal peace and brotherhood through joyous chanting by devotees from diverse nationalities. The parade, advancing along Devon Street from Western to Washtenaw, drew the attention of numerous spectators as shoppers streamed out of stores to witness the captivating floats. The sight of the Deity of Lord Jagannatha, carried on a cart or palanquin, added to the cultural richness. Devotees engaged in Kirtan, the glorification of the Lord, believed to induce joy and relieve anxiety. The temple priest, Lila Manjari devi dasi, highlighted the tangible experience of joy through Kirtan, inviting all to a free dinner with Kirtan every Sunday from 5-8 pm. The parade's culmination on Washtenaw was met with resounding applause by FIA, honoring the collective effort that contributed to the event's grandeur and the celebration of India's enduring spirit.

International Hindi Association’s 21st Biennial Convention In Indiana

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a significant modification to the receipts issuance for L-1 nonimmigrant intracompany transferees. The change simplifies the process, enhancing efficiency, organization, and security. Previously, petitioners filing Form I-129S alongside Form I-129 received a stamped and signed Form I-129S alongside the Form I-129 approval. Under the new approach, petitioners will receive two separate notifications: a receipt notice and an approval notice upon petition approval.

The approval notice will serve as both proof of beneficiary eligibility for L-1 status and an endorsement of Form I-129S, satisfying regulatory requirements. Beneficiaries can include this notice with their visa and/ or admission documents.

This alteration eliminates the need for paper forms to be printed, stamped, signed, and annotated, aiming to provide a streamlined and secure processing experience.

USCIS anticipates reduced processing times and improved satisfaction for both petitioners and beneficiaries with this updated procedure.

The Indiana chapter of the International Hindi Association (IHA) achieved a triumphant milestone with its 21st biennial Convention in Carmel, Indiana, from July 28-29, 2023. Dr. Rakesh Kumar's leadership was instrumental in orchestrating the event, which received robust support from officials like Vidya Singh (Vice President) and Dr. Kumar Abhinava (Secretary), along with devoted committee members and energetic youth volunteers.

The convention, in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, was a blend of education, entertainment, and engagement, adhering to the theme "Hindi Education for the Next Generation." Over 350 participants, including Hindi

professors from India and the US, gathered to explore the language's significance.

Distinguished guests, including Consul General Somnath Ghosh and Indiana Secretary of State Mr. Diego Morales, graced the event. The convention's youthful vibrancy was enhanced by middle and high school student emcees. Sessions on language promotion and Hindi studies took center stage on July 28, while the following day featured a captivating Kavi Sammelan, adorned by acclaimed poets. This gathering of language scholars and experts fostered a strong commitment to preserving and propelling the Hindi language's legacy.

Cook County Launches Online Platform for Rescue Plan Spending

Cook County Board President, Toni Preckwinkle, has launched a transparency-focused website, arpa. cookcountyil.gov, to illuminate the allocation of Cook County's substantial $1 billion from the ARPA. This interactive platform sheds light on ARPA's mechanics, showcasing initiatives enabled by ARPA, and serving as a comprehensive hub for related documents and updates. President Preckwinkle highlighted the site's role in promoting transparency and public engagement, underlining its importance as an instrument for sharing

outcomes of fresh programs through public dashboards. ARPA, introduced by the Biden Administration in 2021 to reshape the pandemic's trajectory, advance equity, and stimulate economic recovery, has allocated over $360 billion in emergency funds to various administrations. In Cook County, ARPA-backed initiatives, including the innovative Cook County Promise, are already making significant contributions to local communities, addressing issues like Guaranteed Income and violence prevention.

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Prajapati Samaj Unites Cultures Worldwide In Grand Chicago Convention

Leaders and workers were honored for their exceptional contributions, and messages of excellence and unity were shared. The children presented various captivating performances that showcased their hidden talents.

In a historic gathering that marked a milestone for the Prajapati community in the United States, around 700 Prajapati families from across the nation converged for the inaugural Convention 2023. Hosted on July 29 and 30 in Downs Grove near Chicago, the event was a testament to unity and camaraderie.

The festivities began with a warm welcome from the Prajapati Parivar USA committee, starting at 5:00 p.m., followed by an official commencement at 6 o'clock. Dineshbhai Mafabhai Prajapati, addressing an audience of nearly 900 attendees, expressed gratitude for their presence. Subsequently, committee members were treated to appetizers.

Interviews, led by TV Asia Midwest Bureau Chief Vandana Jhingan, highlighted key contributors such as Sanjay Rawal, Motivation Speaker, and Life Skill Guru.

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Significant donations were acknowledged, including the generous $21,001 donation by Pinakinbhai V Oza and Snehalben Pinakinbhai Oza.

The convention featured rituals, cultural performances, and an engaging magic program. Day two began with breakfast and a speech by guest speaker Sanjay Rawal. Chandamal Komawatji, esteemed member of Prajapati Samaj, and his family graced the event.

A highlight was the release of the book "Life of Shri Vijay Devaratnaji Mistry," showcasing the inspiring journey of a community member. The event concluded with heartfelt gratitude and a prayer for Ramu Prajapati's late wife. The convention left an indelible mark, strengthening bonds and leaving attendees with cherished memories within the Prajapati community.

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The Indian Overseas Congress celebrated the stay of conviction of Rahul Gandhi by distributing sweets while affirming their support and promising solidarity in standing with him in his struggle against Modi’s misgovernance.

“Truth has won out, and BJP’s tactics to silence Rahul Gandhi have indeed failed,” said Mohinder Singh Gilzian, President of the Indian Overseas Congress, USA. Harbachan Singh, Secretary-General, requested a quick reinstatement of his rightful place in Lok Sabha.

“It is a victory for the people of India who love freedom and democracy, and the public begins to realize the true nature of this regime,” said Sharath Chandra, General Secretary of IOCUSA.

After the Surat court convicted Gandhi and handed down a maximum two-year sentence, he appealed to the Gujarat High Court, which declined to stay his conviction. The Supreme Court, however, stayed the conviction and observed amusement on a number of decisions coming out of that state, characterizing them as ‘interesting judgments’.

In a powerful display of unity and solidarity, the Indian Christian community in the Tri-state area of New York organized a poignant prayer vigil outside the United Nations. The gathering aimed to lend unwavering support to the Kuki-Zo tribal people in Manipur, India, who have been enduring targeted attacks, particularly affecting the Christian population among them.

With over seven hundred attendees from diverse denominations and regions, the event was orchestrated by FIACONA (Federation of Indian American Christians of North America).

The vigil's focal point was to beseech for the rule of law in Manipur, shedding light on grave human rights violations and violence faced by Christians within the region.

Prominent figures like American activist Peter Friedrich and New York State Senator Kevin Thomas addressed the crowd, emphasizing the necessity

Prominent figures like American activist Peter Friedrich and New York State Senator Kevin Thomas addressed the crowd, emphasizing the necessity of justice, peace, and unity across all faiths.

of justice, peace, and unity across all faiths. Personal testimonials from those directly impacted by the turmoil in Manipur underscored the urgency of the matter.

Organized by a dedicated committee, the vigil culminated in a petition submitted to the United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights, urging intervention to safeguard human rights and wellbeing in Manipur. The heartfelt gathering united individuals from diverse backgrounds, driven by a shared mission to combat persecution and advocate for justice and harmony for the afflicted Manipuri Christian communities.

LAREDO, TX – U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers to build more time into their travel plans as the annual Texas back to school tax-free holiday is scheduled for Aug. 11-13 and some area private schools begin their school year. Typically, the Texas sales tax holiday weekend will generate higher than normal border crossing numbers as area residents travel to participate in the annual money-saving event.

“CBP will monitor traffic, open additional lanes as necessary but is still advising the traveling public to be patient and build more time into their travel plans. This week we have the Texas tax-free weekend coming up and also the forthcoming return of the school year for many area private schools,” said acting CBP Director of Field Operations Eugene Crawford, Laredo Field Office. While CBP will work to effectively manage the traffic flow they will also continue to enforce their vital homeland security mission. CBP officers working in the South Texas area routinely stop drug smugglers, encounter agriculture violations, identify wanted subjects and more as they carry out their border security mission.

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Consulate General Of India Hosts Kala Utsav As A Highlight Of The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations

The Consulate General of India in Chicago celebrated cultural diversity and national pride through its annual flagship event, Kala Utsav, as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative. Held at Naperville's Yellow Box Theatre, the event showcased mesmerizing performances by diverse cultural troupes from the US Midwest region, drawing an audience of nearly 600 attendees.

The evening commenced with a traditional lamp lighting ceremony, graced by Consul General Somnath Ghosh, Congressman Bill Foster, and State Senator Laura Ellman.

Ghosh highlighted the Consulate's commitment to promoting Indian

languages, cultures, and arts, emphasizing the power of unity within India's rich diversity. Congressman Bill Foster and State Senator Laura Ellman also shared their remarks. The performances were a captivating display of India's cultural vibrancy:

• A Sitar and Tabla recital by Shreekant Shah and Mr. Surtanu Sur.

• Bharatanatyam dance by Nrithya Sangeeth.

• Bhangra recital by Bhangra Rhymes Chicago.

• Patriotic songs by Swargam Music School.

• Kuchipudi dance by Kuchipudi Natya Vihar.

• Folk dance from Haryana by the

Association of Haryanvis in America.

• Bharatanatyam fusion dance by Kalapadma Dance Academy.

• Garba dance by Shirlzar Dance Co.

• Kathak-Bhangra fusion by I-Radha dance group.

• Mohiniyattam performance by Bharathanjali School of Dance.

• Tribal folk dance by Maharashtra Mandal.

Kathak Dance by Dancing Petals.

Ghoomar Dance by the Chicago Association of Rajasthanis in America. The event showcased Indian cuisine from various states and contributions related to the International Year of Millets. Supporting organizations and individuals, including the Hindu

Indian American Student Wins MITs $100k Entrepreneurship Competition

An Indian American graduate student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has won an entrepreneurship competition and has received $100,000 for an idea that he pitched. His idea would commercialize ultra-thin film solar technology. Shiv Bhakta along with his teammate Richard Swartout won the cash prize. The duo founded Active Surfaces, a company that manufactures ultra-thin, lightweight and durable solar panels for global decarbonization. Bhakta is enrolled in a dual-degree program within the MIT Sloan School of Management and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The MIT $100K Entrepreneurship

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NEW YORK, NY16-year-old Indian American girl Tanishka Dhariwal has raised more than $10,000 to help those affected by the Odisha train accident that left over 289 passengers dead in India.

On Friday, Tanishka presented the funds to the Consul General of India in New York, Randhir Jaiswal. Tanishka collected this money by starting a GoFundMe page reaching out to her school friends, district, family and acquaintances.

Competition, founded in 1990, awards students and researchers who show exceptional leadership and collaboration within the sustainability community.

Winners are given a network of resources and prototyping funds to help their ventures accelerate.

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Temple of Greater Chicago, Arya Samaj of Chicago, Maharashtra Mandal, and more, played a pivotal role in making the event a success.

Hosted by Ms. Prachi Jaitly and Mr. Sariq Bukhari, Kala Utsav provided a platform for emerging artists while celebrating India's rich cultural heritage. The State Bank of India, Chicago, sponsored mementos for participating teams, and each artist received certificates in recognition of their outstanding performances. The event's blend of art, culture, and community spirit underscored the unity and pride that lies within India's diverse tapestry.

BAPS Festival Highlights Faith and Guru's Guidance

BAPS, Robbinsville, NJ, hosted the 'My Guru, My Guide' cultural event at Swaminarayan Akshardham on August 5, 2023. Part of the Festival of Inspirations, the program celebrated the profound role of a guru as a guiding light and mentor, strengthening faith in challenging times.

A report from Higher Ed Immigration Portal highlights a significant increase in F-1 student visa rejections between 2015 and 2022, affecting students from Africa, South Asia, the Middle East, and South America. The trend sparks

concerns about potential impacts on the U.S. higher education system, with queries arising over government policies and negative perceptions of immigrants. Notably, South America experienced a startling rise of over 50% in F-1 denials from 2015 to 2022. African nations, excluding South Africa, saw the highest denial rates at an alarming 54% in 2022, compared to 36% for Asian and 9% for European students. Factors include heightened scrutiny of financial documentation, consular staffing changes, and the dual intent rule, potentially influencing student choices.

The event featured devotional songs and speeches by Pujya Brahmviharidas Swami, highlighting the transformative influence of gurus like Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Mahant Swami Maharaj. The timeless guru-shishya bond, a hallmark of Hinduism, empowers disciples to find inner stability and purpose. Esteemed guests included Arthur Kapoor, President and CEO of Health EC, who praised the temple's illumination of Hindu values, and Narsimnh Kappula, Director of the World Hindu Economic Forum. The event showcased talks by senior swamis, insightful speeches, and a Q&A session with Mahant Swami Maharaj, emphasizing a guru's role in shaping purpose and faith.

The program concluded with a joyful tribute dance, celebrating the guru's guidance toward goodness and the divine. Watch future Festival of Inspirations events live at https:// na.baps.org."

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Border Patrol Stops Illegal Crossing: 16 Migrants Held in Puerto Rico

Ramey Sector Border Patrol agents have apprehended 1,329 non-citizens attempting or entering the US illegally in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands

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In a successful operation, Border Patrol Agents of the Ramey Sector in San Juan, Puerto Rico apprehended 16 undocumented migrants who had arrived on a makeshift wooden vessel near Plaza del Norte mall in Hatillo. The agents, along with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Hatillo Municipal Police, and Puerto Rico Police Department Officers, responded to a report of a possible migrant smuggling incident. They discovered an abandoned 30-foot, blue fiberglass vessel with two outboard engines beached on the shore.

Among the migrants were 12 adult males and 1 adult female from the Dominican Republic, along with 2 adult males and 1 adult female from Haiti. One Haitian female, suffering from dehydration, was

provided with medical attention and transported to Camuy Health Services. Chief Patrol Agent Desi DeLeon of the Ramey Sector issued a warning against illegal entry, emphasizing the perilous risks and endangerment to both migrants and law enforcement officials involved in

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rescue operations.

So far this fiscal year, Ramey Sector Border Patrol agents have apprehended 1,329 non-citizens attempting or entering the US illegally in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. The apprehended group was taken to the Ramey Station for removal proceedings, as entering without proper admission at a designated port of entry is considered a crime.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) highlights that smuggling migrants by sea leads to a high number of fatalities globally. Factors such as lack of sustenance, dehydration, drowning, violence, and even murder by smugglers contribute to these tragic incidents. The report also notes suicides connected to such smuggling operations.

Justice Department Settles Immigration Discrimination Case with Miami Manufacturer

U.S. citizens during employment verification. From March 2018 to September 2020, the investigation found that Mr. Glass Group compelled lawful permanent residents to furnish specific immigration documentation for work authorization, creating an unjust barrier for employment based on citizenship or immigration status. As part of the settlement, Mr. Glass Group will pay $120,000 in civil penalties to the U.S. and undertake measures such as personnel training to comply with INA requirements, revising employment policies, and undergoing monitoring and reporting by the Justice Department.

Nicholas John Proffitt, 44 sentenced

Nicholas John Proffitt, 44, of Missouri, has been sentenced to 191 months in prison and ordered to pay over $551,000 in restitution for arson at the Cape Girardeau Islamic Center. Proffitt intentionally set fire to the center during Ramadan in 2020. His sentence aims to safeguard the community from further harm. The case involved federal partners, including the FBI, ATF, and local law enforcement. The Justice Department stressed the protection of religious freedom, while highlighting the collaborative effort in bringing Proffitt to justice.

NJ Explosion: 2 Dead, 2 Missing, Baby Critical

The U.S. Justice Department has finalized a settlement with three entities under the banner of Mr. Glass Group, which encompasses Mr. Glass Doors and Windows Inc., Mr. Glass Doors and Windows Manufacturing LLC, and Powder Coating Technologies LLC. The resolution stems from an investigation revealing that Mr. Glass Group violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by discriminatory practices against non-

The INA mandates equitable treatment, allowing all workers, irrespective of citizenship, immigration status, or national origin, to choose valid and legally acceptable documentation to establish identity and work eligibility. Employers are prohibited from demanding unnecessary or specific documents tied to citizenship or immigration status. The Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) of the Civil Rights Division is responsible for enforcing the INA's anti-discrimination provision, safeguarding against bias based on citizenship status and national origin across employment facets like recruitment, hiring, firing, and retaliation.

A devastating explosion in Buena Borough, New Jersey, has resulted in two fatalities, two missing individuals, and a critically injured 1-year-old baby. The explosion occurred on Thursday, engulfing a house in flames. A 16-year-old girl was also injured and airlifted for treatment. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, involving multiple agencies. Video footage captured the intense blaze, impacting nearby homes. Authorities urge witnesses to share any relevant video footage to aid in the ongoing investigation.

Florida Education Board Curbs AP Psychology Course Amid LGBTQ Content Concerns

Florida has effectively banned Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology classes due to concerns about LGBTQ-related content. The state's Department of Education cited the "Don't Say Gay" law, which restricts LGBTQ instruction, as the reason for the ban. The College Board, responsible for overseeing AP courses, expressed worry that this decision limits choices for parents and students and disrupts college readiness plans for many registered AP Psychology students. The College Board contends that excluding LGBTQ topics to offer the course compromises academic standards and censors the curriculum. They emphasized that discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity have

been integral to the course since its inception 30 years ago.

Criticism has arisen from various quarters, including the American Psychological Association, American Federation of Teachers, and LGBTQ advocates. They argue that excluding LGBTQ topics denies their existence and impedes students pursuing psychology and mental health professions.

Governor Ron DeSantis, known for his antiLGBTQ stance, signed the "Don't Say Gay" law, along with other measures targeting transgender rights. His presidential campaign video depicting anti-LGBTQ policies has drawn criticism for its content and portrayal of LGBTQ individuals.

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BCCI's Tax Contribution Soars to Rs 1,159 Cr Amid Revenue Surge

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has paid Rs 1,159 crore income tax in the 2021-22 fiscal, 37 per cent higher than the previous year. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary gave details of the income tax paid by the BCCI and its income and expenditures in the last five years based on the returns filed.

In the financial year 2020-21, BCCI paid

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Rs 844.92 crore in income tax, lower than Rs 882.29 crore paid in 2019-20. In FY2019, the board paid Rs 815.08

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In the 2021-22 fiscal, BCCI had earned a revenue of Rs 7,606 crore

crore as taxes, higher than Rs 596.63 crore paid in 2017-18. In the 2021-22 fiscal, BCCI had earned a revenue of Rs 7,606 crore, while its expenditure stood at close to Rs 3,064 crore. In 2020-21, its income stood at Rs 4,735 crore and expenditure at Rs 3,080 crore.

Golf: Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar to tee up at Women's British Open

Daniel Vettori will be the new Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach replacing Brian Lara. This will be the former New Zealand captain’s second coaching stint in the IPL as he had earlier coached Royal Challengers Bangalore from 2014 to 2018.

Vettori also worked as Australia men’s team’s assistant coach recently, and he also had a stint with Bangladesh as a spin consultant. “Kiwi legend Daniel Vettori joins #OrangeArmy as Head Coach,” Sunrisers announced on social media.

Walton Heath (England): (IANS) Indian golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar will feature in the AIG Women's Open, which is the final Major of the year for women, starting on Thursday.

Aditi made the cut at the previous Major, the Evian Championship, but Diksha missed the cut. Aditi will play at Walton

Heath with Spaniard Carlota Ciganda and Italian Valentina Rossi and they will be out very early in the morning, while Diksha will play with Celine Borge and Gina Kim and they tee off from the first tee. Aditi will play her 27th Major and her best has been T-22 at the Women's Open in 2018, while Diksha has not made a cut in three starts at Majors. Aditi has won four times on the Ladies European Tour including the first win at the Women Indian Open back in 2016, while Diksha Dagar has won twice, once each in Women’s South African Open and Czech Ladies Open. This will be Aditi’s seven appearance at the Women’s Open and Diksha will be making her second start at the Women’s Open. South African Ashleigh Buhai will be back to defend the title as the event is staged at Walton Heath in Surrey. Following last year’s breakthrough victory for Buhai, she has gone on to have an incredible year winning the 2022 Women's Australian Open, the 2023 South African Women’s Open and the 2023 LPGA Classic.

Shaw Unconcerned with Selectors After Record 244

After breaking multiple List A records through a mammoth 244 for Northamptonshire in the One-Day Cup match against Somerset at the County Ground, India’s opening batter Prithvi Shaw insisted that he’s not thinking about what national selection committee back home will be thinking of his performances.

Shaw’s mammoth 244 came off just 153 balls, laced with 28 fours and 11 sixes as Northamptonshire put up a huge 415-8 and then emerged victorious by 87 runs. His knock is also the sixth-highest individual score in any List A match. Shaw had scores of 34 and 26 in his previous two occasions for Northamptonshire. On Wednesday, he reached his hundred in 81 deliveries before switching gears to reach his second ton in very quick time, off just 129 deliveries. "Definitely (an) experience for sure.

The 227 was in my head to be honest. I spoke to Whitey (Whiteman) when he was there and I told him it's 227, my highest score.

Not really thinking what the Indian selectors may be thinking, but I just want to have a good time here, have a good time with the players over here and the support staff. Northamptonshire have given me this opportunity... they're really looking after me. I'm really enjoying it," said Shaw after the game ended.

"The 227 was in my head to be honest. I spoke to Whitey (Whiteman) when he was there and I told him it's 227, my highest score. But it was a good team effort all around. I always try and win matches for the team and I'm the kind of a player who puts my team first and then myself. If scoring like this can help my team to win, then I should continue this," he concluded.

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Parthiv Patel has commented on Sanju Samson's series of low scores during the ongoing tour of West Indies, and opined that his time may be running out if he continues to struggle with batting and fails to score runs. Samson has been unable to capitalise on his chances on the Caribbean tour. While he managed to score a fifty in the third ODI, his performance in the T20I series has been disappointing, as he has only registered 19 runs in two matches so far.

"KL Rahul Nearing Full Fitness, Eyeing Asia Cup, World Cup

Bengaluru: (IANS) Amidst the uncertainty over KL Rahul's availability in India's squad for the upcoming big events like Asia Cup and ODI World Cup, sources have told IANS that the wicketkeeperbatter is on the road to be fully fit and could be available for the bigticket competitions taking place in next few months. It was later revealed on May 5 that Rahul has suffered a significant tear to his tendon in the right thigh and will undergo a surgery for the same. After that, Rahul has been undergoing rehabilitation at the NCAin Bengaluru to recover from the injury.

"He's on his way to be properly fit and could be available for the Indian team's upcoming matches. Previously, people had said that he wasn’t close to resuming batting in the nets, but he was seen batting at the same day. He is on the way to be fit and maybe, he will be available now," a source privy to the development told IANS.

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Indian Streetwear Labels With Androgyny At Their Core

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Dissecting streetwear comes bearing dissent and dubiety galore. In the times of blurry definitions & an ever-evolving socio-political time, we ought to acknowledge its impact on history. So, how & where did the term ‘streetwear’ originate? The buzzword gained momentum during the 90s in the west, with the rise of hip-hop, graffiti, sports fanaticism, skateboarding and the likes. Sneakerheads, as we call them, are a proud patron of the streetwear community & are ruling the high-fashion scene. Now, we have multiple Indian streetwear brands furthering hype culture with their designs that are not only culturally relevant but also androgynous in their making. With inclusive models, liberal philosophies & gender bending constructions, they’re spearheading the new wave which is certainly here to stay.

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Huemn

The decade old homegrown brand is loved and celebrated throughout our industry. Aiming to inspire conversation & ignite thought, their clothes are a cross between comfort and conscientious experimentation, balancing both the scales well – that of wearability & singularity.

Prxkhxr

The Delhi based brand is a young gun that ascribes to an ‘achievable but edgy’ philosophy. With prints at the core of their practice, they also develop & design them in-house, from scratch. This printed shirt is made of made of hand spun and handwoven silk and seems like the perfect addition if androgynous clothing is your forte.

Dhruv Kapoor

Dhruv Kapoor’s equally suave & tasteful design ethos reflects in his work. Fresh from his debut at Milan Fashion Week’s Menswear, the sky’s the limit for his namesake label. Here, Ranveer Singh (the streetwear king, if I may) features in a Dhruv Kapoor creation, styled by celebrity stylist Eka Lakhani.

Aries

Ganesha says that the week is going to be mixed for the people of Aries. At the beginning of the week, your planned work will be completed on time. You will also get desired success in your career and business, during this time due to busyness you will not be able to spare time for yourself or your family.

Taurus

Ganesha says thatthis week is going to be very auspicious for the people of Taurus. The week will start with auspicious work at home, in which you will get the support of your relatives.

Gemini

Ganesha says that this week will prove to be a solution to all kinds of problems related to life for the people of Gemini. The special thing is that whether it is a career or business or any big wish related to life, you will see the full support of everyone at home and outside.

Cancer

Ganesha says that the people of Cancer will have to leave laziness and manage time by working hard to achieve the desired success this week, otherwise the opportunity may slip away. At the beginning of the week, while handling any work, you have to rely on yourself instead of others, otherwise, the results may be opposite to you.

Leo

Ganesha says that the beginning of the week is going to be favorable for Leo. During this, the journeys made in connection with career business will prove to be pleasant, successful, and profitable. At the beginning of the week, there will be contact with influential people and by joining them, you will get an opportunity to work for beneficial schemes in future. During this time you can get a big contract.

Virgo

Ganesha says that this week is going to prove to be mixed for the people of Virgo. This week you need to be extremely careful with your opponents in your workplace.

Libra

Ganesha says thatthe people of Libra zodiac will have a lot of need to negotiate this week, because your

work will be done by your words and your work will be spoiled by your words. In such a situation, whether there is any issue related to homefamily or any difficulty related to the field of work, while removing it, you will need to use your words very carefully.

Scorpio

Ganesha says that this week has brought a lot of happiness to the people of Scorpio. In the beginning of the week, you can get some big achievement, which will increase your respect in the society.

Sagittarius

Ganesha says that the people of Sagittarius need to pay a lot of attention to both their health and relationships this week. At the beginning of the week, you may have to face physical problems due to carelessness in eating and drinking or emergence of some chronic disease.

Capricorn

Ganesha says that the people of Capricorn are going to get full results of their hard work and efforts this week. At the beginning of the week itself, you can be honored in the workplace for the better work done in the past.

Aquarius

Ganesha says that the beginning of this week can be a bit challenging for the people of Aquarius. However, you will be able to face every challenge with your intelligence, discretion and courage. The special thing is that you will get the full support of your best friends and relatives in getting out of any difficulty.

Pisces

Ganesha says that this week is going to be very auspicious for the people of Pisces. At the beginning of the week, you may get some big success, due to which there will be an atmosphere of happiness in the house. Business matters will remain favorable and satisfactory growth will be seen. Travels made in connection with career or business will prove to be pleasant and beneficial. This week, with the help of well-wishers and well-wishers, you will be able to achieve your goal ahead of time.

Not INDIA, Call Them “Ghamandiya”: PM Modi

Bulldozer Action In Nuh: 250 Shanties On “Illegally Occupied” Land Razed

New Delhi: Haryana government last evening razed shanties of immigrants living in Tauru, about 20 km away from violence-hit Nuh, for encroaching on government land. The bulldozer move, however, is also being seen as action against alleged rioters, as both the district administration and the Chief Minister earlier alleged immigrants were involved in the clashes. Sources said Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar ordered the demolition.

In recent weeks, PM Modi has frequently attacked the opposition bloc for calling itself INDIA, accusing the parties, of attempting a rebrand to whitewash their past record.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested a new strategy to tackle the opposition alliance as he met with allies from Bihar on Thursday - not calling them INDIA but “Ghamandiya” the Hindi word for arrogant. In recent weeks, PM Modi has frequently attacked the opposition bloc for calling itself INDIA, accusing the parties, particularly the Congress, of attempting a rebrand to whitewash their past record as the former UPA or United Progressive Alliance.

“They changed their name from UPA to INDIA to hide how they schemed against the poor... The name INDIA is not to show their patriotism but with an intention to rob the country,” PM Modi said at a recent event.

“The fight is between NDA and INDIA, Between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and INDIA, between their (the BJP’s) ideology and INDIA. You know what happens when someone stands against India, who wins,” Rahul Gandhi explained during a press conference.

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“Illegal” immigrants from Bangladesh who were earlier living in Assam had allegedly set up shanties on Haryana Urban Authority land in ward number one along Mohammadpur road of Tauru town in Nuh district. More than 250 shanties were built in about one acre

of land, and they were reportedly living here for the last four years. The bulldozer action took place amid heavy police and paramilitary deployment in anticipation of disturbances. Officers from several

Mob Raids Manipur Police Armoury, Steals 19,000+ Bullets & Weapons

The incident took place at the battalion headquarters of the 2nd India Reserve Battalion (IRB) located at Naranseina in Bishnupur district

government departments were also on the spot.

Police and administration have alleged “outsiders”, including alleged infiltrators, were involved in the attack on the VHP procession.

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In a fresh incident of arms looting, a mob comprising the majority community broke into a police armoury and stole weapons, including AK and ‘Ghatak’ series of assault rifles, and over 19,000 bullets of various calibres, officials said. The incident took place at the battalion headquarters of the 2nd India Reserve Battalion (IRB) located at Naranseina

in Bishnupur district. A crowd had gathered there to march towards Churachandpur where tribals were planning to carry out a mass burial of their people killed in ethnic clashes that broke out in the state on May 3, they said.

More than 19,000 rounds of bullets of different calibres, an AK series assault rifle, three ‘Ghaatak’ rifles, 195 self-loading rifles, five MP-5 guns, 16 9mm pistols, 25 bulletproof jackets, 21 carbines, 124 hand grenades among others were looted by the mob, officials said.

Gujarat born Judge Moxila Upadhyaya Presided over Donald Trump’s Arraignment

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Announcing his campaign, Ayyadurai said he’s running for president at a time when “we stand at the crossroads where we can either head into a Golden Age or into the Darkness.” He added, “the old guard of career politicians, political hacks, lawyerlobbyists and academics who pervade the country and local government with corruption and crony capitalism stop America from becoming great.”

Ayyadurai came to America in 1970, when he was 7-year-old and settled in Paterson, New Jersey.

Indian American Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya

Indian American Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya presided over the arraignment of former President Donald Trump.

Upadhyaya was born in Gujarat but came to the US as a kid and grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. When Trump appeared in federal court on Thursday on charges connected to his alleged

criminal attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results which did not go down in his favor, he was summoned to appear before magistrate Moxila A. Upadhyaya in Washington D.C. Judge Upadhyaya was appointed as a US magistrate judge in 2022 by majority vote. Upadhyaya graduated from the University of Missouri and went on to receive her law degree from Washington College of Law, American University. In the past, Upadhyaya clerked with the honorable Eric Washington, former chief judge of the D.C. Court of Appeals. She worked with the law firm Venable LLP. She then joined D.C. District Court before returning to Venable where she ultimately became the partner. After her appointment to the bench came in, she was appointed to serve on the D.C. District Court’s Committee on Grievances. She has also served on the Board of Directors for the D.C. Access to Justice Foundation.

India will grow at a rate of 6.7 per cent per year from 2023-24 and become a $6.7 trillion economy by 2030-31, research and analytics firm Standard & Poor Global has said. India’s GDP was $3.4 trillion in 2022-23. The rating agency also said that the per capital income in the country is projected to rise to about $4,500 from $2,500. The report was released on a day when another agency, Morgan Stanley, upgraded India to the ‘overweight’ category, giving it top rating among emerging markets in India. “We expect India to grow 6.7 per cent from fiscal 2024 to fiscal 2031, catapulting GDP to USD 6.7 trillion from USD 3.4 trillion in fiscal 2023. Per capital GDP will rise to about USD 4,500,” S&P Global said in a report titled ‘Look Forward: India’s Money’.

Trump pleads not guilty in election case, his third criminal case yet

Washington, Aug 4 (IANS) Former US President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to criminal charges that he conspired to overturn his 2020 election defeat during an arraignment in a federal court here.

Trump was arrested and released on his cognisance, as he has been twice before in the last four months in connection with cases in New York City and Florida on Thursday.

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The life expectancy in India has increased in the decades since Independence, and now 9 per cent of the population is over the age of 60 years and technically retired. Many of these people needed to pay more attention to maintaining their health when they were younger. They did not, as they were too caught up in achieving financial security and raising their children.

In many cases, these children have now relocated to different states or even countries. From there, they tell parents to “enjoy your retirement”. They also support them financially. But to enjoy their retirement, parents need to be healthy. Once they stop working, their physical and mental health rapidly deteriorates with the onset or aggravation of lifestyle diseases. God-given health remains with us till the age of around 45. After this, without regular maintenance, there is a downward spiral. Joints, muscles and bones hurt, and eyesight and hearing fail. Therefore, senior citizens must keep themselves as healthy and fit as

Poor lifestyle leading to high BP among even adolescents: Expert Poor lifestyle habits, obesity, sleep deprivation and consumption of junk and processed food are the important reasons for blood pressure (BP) in youth and adolescents, according to leading physician Dr V. Jagadeesh Kumar. The consultant physician at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, says that there is no disease called low BP. A person’s BP might decrease if he is dehydrated significantly but there is no medical definition of disease called low BP, he contends.

Retired?

Not from regular exercise

possible. Achieving this requires a lot of motivation.

One way is through yoga. It helps improve flexibility, strength, balance, posture, cardiac health and immunity. It also helps alleviate chronic pain. The breathing techniques help develop a calm mind and reduce stress, anxiety and depression. It also helps with falling asleep. It is a magic cure without medication, which many are not aware and do not use it.

Walking is a low-impact exercise. It is cheap; you only need a good pair of shoes. Don’t use sandals or slippers. Your feet may slip out, and you may fall. You do not even have to go outside to walk as it may be dangerous. Walking indoors in a figure of eight (infinity walking) is enough. It compliments yoga and provides many of the same benefits, like cardiovascular fitness, calorie expenditure, strong muscles and bones, mood elevation and good sleep.

The recommendations are 10,000 steps or 6km a day or 150 minutes a week. It can be split into several sessions. The pace should be brisk

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enough to raise the heart rate, sweat and yet carry on a conversation. Intervals of faster walking can be interspersed for a greater benefit. The body’s temperature and heart rate are increased by walking. If you walk in the morning, you will sleep well at night, but if you walk vigorously after dinner, the elevated heartbeat and body temperature may keep you awake. All your walking must be finished by afternoon.

About 50 per cent of women and 30 per cent of men who are 65 years and above, have falls and fractures. This is because their bones and muscles are weak, affecting their balance. Broken bones take longer to heal in older people. Enforced bed rest impacts overall health and can cause complications like infection and blood clots.

Bones can be strengthened with regular supplements of Vitamin D3 and alendronate. Supplements will only work with exercise. Repetitive strain and stress on the bones are needed to make the calcium enter the bones.

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Strong muscles also provide a buffer during falls, prevent fractures and increase bone mineral density. Muscle strengthening can be done with one or two kilo weights. Regular dumbbells or a one or two-litre bottle filled with water can be used.

Legs can be strengthened by sitting in a chair, lifting the legs one at a time, and holding that position for a count of 20. These movements should be repeated 20 times.

Mental fitness can be maintained by engaging in activities stimulating the mind and improving memory and cognition. This can be done by learning new subjects, languages and skills. Many classes are available for free online.

Healthy ageing has to be pursued with dedication despite discouragement and advice to “rest and relax” from well-wishers. Remember, age is just a number.

Here’s hoping you have a life welllived and a future filled with health and happiness.

Scientists edge closer to engineering blood vessels

Almost one-third of Australians report feeling lonely, a landmark study revealed on Monday. Ending Loneliness Together, a national coalition of research and advocacy organisations, on Monday published the first State of the Nation Report into social connection, reports Xinhua news agency. The survey of more than 4,000 people aged 18-92 revealed that 32 per cent of Australian women and 31 per cent of men are lonely.

The UK has reported a new Covid variant EG.5.1, accounting for 1 in 7 new cases, according to the country's Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This comes after the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated an increase in new Covid cases as well as the number of Covid hospitalisations -- from around 6,300 in June to more than 8,000 for the week ending July 22.

In a breakthrough, a team of Australian scientists has developed a fast, inexpensive and scalable method for engineering blood vessels from natural tissue.

By combining multiple materials and fabrication technologies, the team from University of Melbourne developed the method to create blood vessels with complex geometries like native blood vessels.

Many of these people needed to pay more attention to maintaining their health when they were younger

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