Senate confirms Indian-American lawyer to key State Dept post

Senate confirms Indian-American lawyer to key State Dept post

Washington, November 3 : The US Senate on Friday confirmed the nomination of Manisha Singh, a prominent Indian-American lawyer, to a key administration position in the State Department that would make her in charge of the country’s economic diplomacy. Singh was chief counsel and senior policy adviser to Senator Dan Sullivan till now. Her nomination was […]

‘Deport’ flyers target Asian-American candidates in US

‘Deport’ flyers target Asian-American candidates in US

Washington, November 3 : Flyers with xenophobic messages targeting two Asian-American school board candidates have reached the mailboxes of several New Jersey residents, sparking outrage among the community members in the city. The residents of Edison City in New Jersey have received anonymous letters in their mail this week that seeks to deport Indian-American Falguni […]

US considers ‘terror sponsor’ tag for North Korea

US considers ‘terror sponsor’ tag for North Korea

Washington, November 3 : The US is mulling to designate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism, the White House has said, as President Donald Trump embarks on his five-nation Asia trip on Friday during which the issue of the reclusive nation will be taken up prominently. “That is an option that’s under consideration,” […]

Nehra gets a winning farewell

Nehra gets a winning farewell

New Delhi : India gave retiring fast bowler Ashish Nehra a winning farewell with a comprehensive 53-run victory over New Zealand in the first T20 International on Wednesday. The hosts capitalised on a blistering start to post a commanding 202/3 before restricting New Zealand to 149/8 to go 1-0 up in the three-match series. Left-arm […]

ICC gives clean chit to Kohli for using walkie talkie

ICC gives clean chit to Kohli for using walkie talkie

New Delhi, November 2 : The International Cricket Council today gave a clean chit to India skipper Virat Kohli who was seen using a walkie talkie during the first T20 International against New Zealand here. Kohli was sitting at the dug-out and TV footage showed him talking on the walkie talkie at the Feroz Shah […]