Year: 2024

Biden’s Physician Kevin O’Connor Faces Scrutiny Over Close Ties with President’s Family

Manish Kumar

Washington, D.C. — President Joe Biden’s reliance on White House physician Kevin O’Connor for health assessments has come under scrutiny due to O’Connor’s close personal and business ties with the Biden family. The physician, who has been at the center of speculation regarding the president’s health, is not only a family friend but also once explored business ventures with Biden’s brother, Jim. In 2017, while Jim Biden was seeking contracts with the Veterans Affairs Department, O’Connor introduced him to a military-focused medical team and attended a meeting with a hospital…

“Sar Pe Laal Topi Rusi…”: PM Modi Invokes Raj Kapoor Classic at Moscow Diaspora Event

Manish Kumar

Moscow, Russia — Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his ongoing visit to Russia, addressed the Indian diaspora in Moscow on Tuesday, invoking the famous Raj Kapoor song “Sar Pe Laal Topi Rusi” to emphasize the warmth of India-Russia relations. Praising his “dear friend” Russian President Vladimir Putin, Modi assured that the bond between the two nations would remain strong regardless of external conditions. Dressed in a white kurta-pajama with a red scarf around his neck, Modi received a warm reception from the Indian community, who chanted his name several times…

Vicky Kaushal Reacts to Content Creator Who ‘Cracked’ Viral ‘Tauba Tauba’ Dance Step

Manish Kumar

Mumbai, India — Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal has responded to a content creator who went viral after “finally cracking” the dance step of the chartbuster ‘Tauba Tauba’ from the upcoming film ‘Bad Newz’. The popular song, featuring vocals by Punjabi singer Karan Aujla, has already amassed over 30 million views. Content creator Yuvraj Dua captured the internet’s attention with his energetic and humorous rendition of the dance step. Ecstatic with his achievement, Yuvraj documented his version in an Instagram reel, where he incorporated the dance move into everyday activities. In…

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Challenges Court Orders Denying Additional Lawyer Meetings

Manish Kumar

New Delhi, India — Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has petitioned the Delhi High Court against city court orders from April 10 and July 1, which denied his request for additional meetings with his lawyers. The Delhi High Court has issued a notice in response to Kejriwal’s plea, which seeks additional video conferencing sessions with his legal team to discuss the numerous litigations pending against him nationwide. Kejriwal’s original plea, which sought five additional meetings per week, was dismissed by the city court on April 10. The court reiterated its…

Marriage Equality Petitioners Urge Supreme Court for Open Court Hearing of Review Petitions

Manish Kumar

New Delhi, India — Petitioners seeking a review of the Supreme Court’s decision on marriage equality have requested an open court hearing of their petitions. Senior Advocate NK Kaul, representing one of the review petitioners, made this request to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, emphasizing the matter’s significant public interest. “We would humbly request, would Your Lordships consider that in public interest these hearings could happen in open court, my lords?” Kaul asked, highlighting the widespread impact of the issue. However, the CJI noted that traditionally, review petitions…

Mrs Sangita Jindal joins the British Asian Trust as Member of India Advisory Council

Manish Kumar

MUMBAI – July 8 th , 2024: Mrs Sangita Jindal, Chairperson of JSW Foundation has joined the India Advisory Council of the British Asian Trust. In this role, she will partner the British Asian Trust in India to champion its cause of driving positive change in India through innovative philanthropic and CSR approaches. Mrs Sangita Jindal is part of a select cadre of Indian Business Leaders who are Advisory Members of the global Trust. The British Asian Trust collaborates with the private sector and the South Asian diaspora to deliver…

Telangana Government to Establish Skill Development University

Manish Kumar

Hyderabad, Telangana — Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced plans to establish a Skill Development University in the state to enhance youth employability through specialized training and skill acquisition. During a recent visit to the Engineers’ Staff College at Gachibowli, the Chief Minister received a proposal from industrialists advocating for the creation of a Skill Development University. In response, he instructed officials and industry leaders to develop detailed proposals, which will be reviewed and decided upon within 24 hours before the upcoming Assembly Session this month. Chief Minister Reddy…

Amarnath Yatra: Over 2 Lakh Pilgrims Visit Holy Cave in First 10 Days

Manish Kumar

Jammu and Kashmir, India — The annual Shri Amarnath Ji pilgrimage is proceeding smoothly in the south Kashmir Himalayas, with over 24,879 pilgrims having performed darshan at the holy cave by last evening. Since the Yatra commenced on June 29, more than 207,016 devotees have visited the sacred site in just the first 10 days. The 52-day-long Yatra, which follows the twin tracks of Baltal-Sonamarg and Nunwan-Pahalgam, is set to conclude on the auspicious occasion of Shravan Poornima, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan. The pilgrimage has seen an unabated rush of…

Women’s T20: India Set to Face South Africa in Series Decider at Chennai

Manish Kumar

The Indian Women’s Cricket Team is gearing up to take on South Africa in the third and final T20 match of the series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai this evening. The much-anticipated match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM. South Africa currently leads the series 1-0 after securing a 12-run victory in the first match held at the same venue. The second match was unfortunately called off due to rain, leaving tonight’s game as the series decider. In a video message shared by the official X handle…

Severe Floods Ravage Tarai Region in Uttar Pradesh

Manish Kumar

Uttar Pradesh, India — In an alarming development, over 200 villages across six districts in the Tarai region of Uttar Pradesh are grappling with severe floods. The affected districts include Pilibhit, Lakhimpur, Kushinagar, Balrampur, Shravasti, and Gonda. As a precautionary measure, schools and colleges in the flood-affected areas are closed today. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the flood battalion of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) have been deployed to conduct relief and rescue operations. In a significant move, the Indian Air Force has…