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Pannikottu’s AEG receives funding to develop Zero Pressure Tires for Army


Washington: American Engineering Group founded by Kerala-born Abraham Pannikottu is all set to get funding to develop Zero Pressure Tires for US Army. The $5 million funding is part of the 2022 omnibus appropriations bill signed by President Joe Biden that will spend $782 billion on national defence spending. The spending bill also includes next-generation...

Pakistani American Urooj Rahman gets 15 months for Molotov bombing


In the US, go to ballot boxes, not to bombs, the judge said Brooklyn, N.Y.: A Brooklyn lawyer who firebombed a police car during a George Floyd protest in 2020 has been sentenced to 15 months in prison on November 18 by a judge who reminded her that she’s not in the West Bank or...

VP Harris urges defense of sovereignty in South China Sea


Puerto Princesa, Philippines: Vice President Kamala Harris urged countries on Tuesday to stand up for territorial integrity and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, which has been challenged by China, and said Washington would press an international campaign against “irresponsible behavior” in the disputed waters. Harris did not cite China by name but...

Akshaya Patra Tri-State Gratitude Gala raises over $2 million


New York: The Akshaya Patra Foundation USA's Tri-state Volunteer Chapter has raised over $2 million at its 2022 "Gratitude Gala” on November 18. The event was held at Newark Airport Marriott and was attended by over 400 business, nonprofit and philanthropic community leaders and professionals. The amount will be used to provide midday meals for...

Maharashtra to probe police ‘inaction’ on Shraddha’s SOS letter


Mumbai: Taking strong cognisance, the Maharashtra government has ordered a probe into the Palghar Police's 'inaction' on a letter written by Shraddha Walkar in November 2020, apprehending death threats from her live-in partner Aftab Amin Poonawala. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the home portfolio, said he had seen the contents which were...

Satyendar Jain gets relief over ‘proper’ jail food request


New Delhi: Jailed Delhi minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday got relief from a Delhi court on his request for ‘proper food’. In its order, the court directed the Tihar jail administration to provide food to Jain which is available to under trial, if he is on a religious fast. The court also asked the jail...

Gujarat polls: PM Modi urges people to ensure BJP’s landslide victory


Mehsana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the people of Gujarat to ensure that the BJP wins the state Assembly polls with a huge margin. Addressing a public rally in Mehsana, he said, "I am confident that you will vote for us but this time, you should not just vote for victory, but for...

Biden at 80: A ‘respecter of fate’ mulls 2nd White House bid


Washington: People in their 80s lead countries, create majestic art and perform feats of endurance. One entered the record books for scaling Mount Everest. It’s soon time for Joe Biden, 80 on Sunday, to decide whether he has one more mountain to climb — the one to a second term as president. Questions swirl now,...

Hochul signs novel law that limits cryptomining


Albany, N.Y.: New York is taking a first-in-the-nation step to tap the brakes on the spread of cryptocurrency mining, under legislation that Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Tuesday. The measure comes amid growing scrutiny of the cryptocurrency industry following this month’s collapse of the FTX exchange. But New York’s measure, which passed the state Legislature in...