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US REJECTS, DESTROYS INDIAN MANGOES

In a setback for India’s agricultural exports, at least 15 mango shipments from India have been rejected by US authorities at key entry points, including airports in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta, due to documentation irregularities. Exporters were given the choice of either destroying the mangoes or bearing the high cost of re-exporting them to India. Given the perishable nature of mangoes and the prohibitive expense of return shipping, all affected exporters opted to dispose of the fruit within the United States, according to a media report.

Ten Inmates Escape In Jail Break In New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (CNN) - Just after midnight Friday, a corrections monitoring technician in New Orleans stepped away for food. When he left, the Orleans Justice Center had been in lockdown since 10:30 p.m., as it usually was, with inmates expected to be in their cells for the night. But in the technician’s absence, several inmates began tampering with the door of Cell Delta 1006. They tugged and pulled until it broke open, and snuck into the handicap cell. Then, a man squeezed through a small hole in the wall behind a metal toilet. 10 escaped.

Trump says he doesn’t want Apple building products in India: ‘I had a little problem with Tim Cook’

WASHINGTON - President Trump said he told Apple CEO Tim Cook that he doesn’t want tech giant building its products in India. “I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday,” Trump said. “I don’t want you building in India.” The comments at a business event Qatar come as Trump said India had agreed to effectively drop all tariffs on U.S. goods as part of a potential trade deal. Trump had previously suggested that a ceasefire deal between India and Pakistan following a bout of recent violence between the two was predicated on a trade truce

India to slap counter duties against US; notice sent to WTO

NEW DELHI - India is looking at levying import duties on some products made in the United States to counter Washington's tariffs on steel and aluminium products, a document submitted to the World Trade Organization shows. "The proposed suspension of concessions or other obligations takes the form of an increase in tariffs on selected products originating in the United States," the document dated May 12 said. It did not say what kind of products might be subjected to tariffs.

Sunita Williams’ space journey: Who is Indian-American astronaut, what did she eat in space?

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore’s nine-month-stay in space finally ended on March 19, after they landed back on Earth on SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft. They were “rescued” by another astronaut Nick Hague, and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov.

Trump's tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico draw quick retaliation, as Trudeau calls them a "dumb thing to do"

President Trump's imposition of blanket 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico drew swift vows of retaliation from the United States' immediate neighbors on Tuesday. China, which was hit with a second 10% tariff on U.S. exports since Mr. Trump took office, bringing the total levy to 20%, immediately announced its own reciprocal measures — deliberately targeting America's agricultural sector.

Five Online Dating Tips For "Dating Sunday" Success

As we embrace the new year, many are setting intentions for personal growth and meaningful connections. “Dating Sunday”—the first Sunday of the new year—is a prime opportunity to engage in online dating with renewed vigor. Drawing from my experience guiding singles toward fulfilling relationships, here are five tips to help you navigate this opportunity-rich day successfully:

Manmohan Singh, India Prime Mnister Who Spurred Economic Boom, Dies at 92

NEW DELHI - The country’s first Sikh prime minister, he introduced free-market reforms that turned India into an economic powerhouse and sought reconciliation with Pakistan. Manmohan Singh, a soft-spoken and cerebral former Indian prime minister who was credited with far-reaching changes that propelled his country’s emergence as an economic powerhouse able to compete with China, died on Thursday in New Delhi. He was 92.

IN A STARTLING ACT, INDIA REMOVES HISTORIC PAKISTAN SURRENDER PHOTO FROM ARMY CHIEF OFFICE. VETERANS DISMAYED

NEW DELHI - The iconic picture of India’s greatest military victory — a painting of the Pakistani army signing the Instrument of Surrender in Dhaka on December 16, 1971 — has been removed from the India Army Chief’s Sena Bhavan. Military veterans have castigated the Narendra Modi government and the military top brass for removing the painting from the wall of the army chief’s office and replacing it with another painting.

TRUMP THREATENS INDIA: 'We charge them the same amount'

President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to adopt a tit-for-tat approach against India’s high tariffs that have stymied US exports to one of the world’s largest consuming economies. Trump told reporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida that his administration would hit back with high tariffs if India continued to slap high levies on American goods and services.

President Radhika Chimata Announces Continued Fundraising For IAMA. Lifetime Achievement Award For Dr Samir Shah

NAPERVILLE — Under the leadership of its President Dr Radhika Chimata, the Indian American Medical Association, Illinois (IAMA-IL) marked 44 years with a fundraising gala. It featured a cocktail reception, a vendor expo, an awards presentation, and musical performances. Prominent Physicians were also honored at the gala that took place in Naperville. 

Austin D’Souza Carries The Show At Chicago Mangaloreans’ Christmas Celebration

CHICAGO - The Mangalorean Konkan Christian Association (MKCA) celebrated its 20th annual Christmas Celebration at St. Hubert’s Church Hall at Hoffman Estates, Illinois. In Konkani language, it is popularly called Natal Fest, which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas is celebrated by all the Christians worldwide on December 25th. There was a general Holy Eucharist, where the MKCA members and guests attended. The first and second readings at the Mass were read by the members of MKCA, Dominick Carrabotta and Savio Pais.

CLEMENCY: US President Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and is pardoning 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes. It’s the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history. The commutations announced Thursday are for people who have served out home confinement sentences for at least one year after they were released. 

In Michigan, IAG’s outreach spread Christmas Joy and Hope

 CANTON - This holiday season, the International Assembly of God (IAG), Michigan, is busy bringing the joy and love of Christ's birth to the community in a meaningful way. A dedicated group of 75 church members visited homes from December 6-8, 2024, to spread Christmas cheer through carolling and sharing the message of hope, love, and faith.

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