Ohio Republican Senate candidate Josh Mandel on Monday claimed that Israel was “the only country” in which “Africans were not brought as slaves,” neglecting to mention that the Jewish state was formed in 1948, over a century after the Atlantic slave trade ended.  Mandel’s dizzying remarks came in a Cleveland debate against his Democratic opponent…Continue Reading

Many tens of thousands of people are targeted by cons dubbed “romance scams” every year, their numbers skyrocketing during the Covid pandemic when lockdowns sent people flocking to the internet seeking a salve for isolation. Ramesh Kumar Swain, who married and defrauded and married 27 women from ten different states for money is being called…Continue Reading

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has said he wants a TV debate with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. “I would love to debate with Narendra Modi on TV,” Khan told Russia Today in an interview, adding that it would be beneficial for the billion people in the subcontinent if differences could be resolved through debate. The…Continue Reading

 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met his counterparts from Bangladesh, South Korea, the Czech Republic and the European Union in Paris, discussing issues of mutual interest and ways to step up bilateral engagement. Jaishankar, who arrived here from Germany on Sunday on a three-day visit to France, has held a series of meetings with…Continue Reading

India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday (February 22) has blocked some applications, the website and social media accounts of foreign-based ‘Punjab Politics TV’, the government statement noted.  The forums have been blocked for allegedly attempting to use an online platform to disturb public order during the country’s assembly elections.  ‘Punjab Politics TV’ is…Continue Reading

At an emergency session of the security council on Ukraine, India while expressing its “concern” has called for “de-escalation of tensions”.  The session was held hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced recognition of Eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states.  India’s envoy to the United Nations TS Tirumurti said, “escalation of tension along…Continue Reading

Defending champions Mumbai City FC went back into contention for a semi-final spot with a narrow 1-0 win over SC East Bengal in the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, here on Tuesday.A solitary goal by Bipin Singh (51′) was the difference, whose individual brilliance helped Des Buckingham’s men climb up…Continue Reading

A month is already over. The fight over to veil or unveil rages on from streets to the echelons of the higher judiciary. The Karnataka HC today resumed the hearing on the PIL filed by the Muslim girl students from Karnataka over not being allowed to bear hijab in edu institutes.Arguing for the Karnataka government,…Continue Reading

Creator and author Asit Kumarr Modi expresses his delight as his new animated series ‘Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah’ will be streaming on Netflix from February 24.It is based on his popular sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ which has entertained the audience for quite long. Now, ‘Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah’ will especially make…Continue Reading

The first Air India flight ferrying Indian citizens from Ukraine is expected to arrive at New Delhi’s IGI Airport on Tuesday night.The Tata Group-led Air India’s special flight to Ukrainian capital Kyiv took-off at 7.30 a.m. on Tuesday.The flight is expected to land at T3, IGI Airport, around 10.15 p.m. with full capacity. According to…Continue Reading