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- Business
Google, iHeartMedia to pay over $9 mn for running deceptive Pixel ads
New York: The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general have settled lawsuits against Google and iHeartMedia to pay $9.4 million in penalties over featuring deceptive ads promoting the Pixel…
- Technology
We’re keeping a close eye on Twitter under Musk: White House
New York: The White House is keeping a “close eye” on Twitter under Elon Musk and will not allow the platform to incite violence against individual communities, as the world’s richest man…
- World
Man shouts anti-Muslim slogans, slashes Muslim woman’s face at NYC subway
In a harrowing attack, a 28-year-old Muslim woman and a good samaritan were slashed by a stranger while standing on a subway train in Manhattan on Tuesday night, local media reported. The…
- World
Indian-American named president of Tufts University
New York: Indian-American academician Sunil Kumar has been appointed the next president of Massachusetts-based Tufts University — the first person of colour to occupy the position. Kumar, Provost and Senior Vice President…
- World
Time to confirm Ambassador to India, says Congressman Ro Khanna
New York: It is time to confirm an Ambassador to India to strengthen the critical relationship between the two countries, top Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna said. “The US needs a strong defence…
- World
Red wave turned into ripple but uncertainty grips US (Analysis)
New York: The expected midterm Republican red wave turned into a ripple that lapped the edges of the US Congress but left flotsam of uncertainties over the 2024 presidential poll and governance…
- World
Criminal trial against Trump Organisation on tax fraud starts in New York
New York :The jury in the criminal trial against the Trump Organisation started to hear opening statements on a 15-year tax fraud scheme from the plaintiff and the defendant in the Supreme…
- Middle East
UN Commission of Inquiry to investigate Israel for apartheid charges
The United Nations Commission of Inquiry announced on October 27 that in its ongoing investigation against Israel, apartheid charges will be probed soon. As reported by the Times of Israel, during a…
- World
Murderer of Indian-American sheriff’s deputy sentenced to death
New York: The man who murdered an Indian-American Sikh sheriffs deputy in Texas has been sentenced to death, according to officials. The verdict was handed down on Wednesday by the jury, a…
- World
NYC mayor urges people to live in Diwali spirit as communities grapple with hate crimes
New York: As communities grapple with hate crimes and darkness, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has urged people to live in the spirit of Lord Ram, Sita and Diwali and be…
- World
Biden thanks Indian-Americans as he hosts Diwali event at White house
New York: Hosting a Diwali reception at the White House, which was attended by more than 200 prominent Indian-Americans, US President Joe Biden thanked the community for making the festival of lights…
- Health
New guidelines for weight loss surgery
New York: Two of the top experts in the world on bariatric and metabolic surgery have released new evidence-based clinical guidelines that, among a slew of other recommendations, expand patient eligibility for…
- World
Diwali will be public school holiday in New York City starting 2023
New York: In a significant decision, Diwali will be a public school holiday in New York City starting 2023, with Mayor Eric Adams saying this sends a message about the significance of…
- World
Diwali to be public school holiday in New York City starting 2023
New York: Diwali will be a public school holiday in New York City starting next year, Mayor Eric Adams announced at a press conference on Thursday with state assembly woman Jenifer Rajkumar.…
- Sports
16-year-old D. Gukesh becomes youngest to stun world champion Magnus Carlsen
New York: Indian teenager Donnarumma Gukesh made chess history in the Aimchess Rapid on Sunday evening as he became the youngest player ever to beat Norway’s Magnus Carlsen as world champion. The…
