Giriraj Singh’s ‘white skin’ comment on Sonia sparks controversy

Union Minister and BJP MP from Nawada in Bihar, Giriraj Singh, on Wednesday made a controversial comment on Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s “skin colour.”
Making the controversial comment in Hajipur, near Patna, Mr. Singh asked, had Rajiv Gandhi married a ‘Nigerian…

Nigeria election: Muhammadu Buhari hails ‘vote for change’

The winner of Nigeria’s presidential poll, Muhammadu Buhari, has hailed his victory as a vote for change and proof the nation has embraced democracy.
Mr Buhari also praised outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan as a “worthy opponent” who peacefully relinquished power.
Gen…

350 evacuated Indians reach Djibouti from Yemen

Indians evacuated from Yemen on board the INS Sumitra.
As many as 206 of the 350 Indian nationals evacuated from Aden in Yemen to Djibouti by INS Sumitra late on Tuesday hail from Kerala.
From there, they will be flown to India in two Air Force C-17 Globemasters. They are expected to reach…