New York: A US federal court here has sentenced a disgraced former Hong Kong politician for six years in jail for his role in a multimillion-dollar scheme to bribe African leaders through contacts made at the UN. The sentencing on Monday wrapped up a case that began with his arrest[Read More…]
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Longest lunar eclipse of the century to glow blood red
Hold on, it’s Friday! The day when the longest total lunar eclipse of the century will be witnessed has arrived and you can watch it if the weather allows. The monsoon in India is keeping the sky cloudy making the chance little doubtful, but the countries which are certainly going[Read More…]
Gujarat exports rise to Rs 660 billion
Ahmedabad: Gujarat’s exports rose to Rs 660 billion this year compared with Rs 540 billion last fiscal, an increase of around 20 per cent, a state official said on Wednesday. In NITI Ayog meeting on Wednesday, it was announced that the state’s exports have risen… most exports have been to[Read More…]
African envoys slam racial attack on students
African Group Head of Missions in New Delhi has expressed displeasure over the attack on African students in Greater Noida. Calling the attack as xenophobic and racial, the organisation said that “sufficient and visible deterring measures” were not taken by the government. “(We) strongly condemn the incident and express deep concern[Read More…]