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Yunus govt bows to Islamist pressure, music and physical education axed from Bangladesh schools

Dhaka/IBNS, Nov. 5 -- Bowing down to the Islamists, the Yunus government in Bangladesh has scrapped the posts of music and physical education teachers in government primary schools, media reports said... Read More


Bangladesh temporarily blocks controversial preacher Zakir Naik's visit ahead of elections. Here's why?

India, Nov. 5 -- Bangladesh has temporarily barred Indian-born Islamic preacher Zakir Naik from entering the country amid discussions over a possible visit later this month, local media reported on Tu... Read More


'You are not Sikh': Pakistan bars Indian Hindu pilgrims from entering on Guru Nanak Jayanti, sparks outrage

New Delhi/IBNS, Nov. 5 -- Fourteen Indian citizens, who were part of a group of pilgrims travelling to Nankana Sahib, were denied entry into Pakistan citing they were "Hindus" and "not Sikhs", NDTV re... Read More


'Brazilian model voted as Seema, Sweety, Saraswati in Haryana': Rahul Gandhi drops 'H-bomb'

New Delhi/IBNS, Nov. 5 -- Unleashing what he called his much-awaited "H-bomb," Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday, alleged large-scale voter fraud during last year's H... Read More


New York elects Zohran Mamdani as next Mayor: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's reaction breaks the internet

He wrote on X, Nov. 5 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday congratulated India-American Zohran Mamdani over his 'spectacular' victory in the New York Mayor election. "Wonderfully apt! Warmest c... Read More


TVS-backed British brand Norton unleashes Manx R: A retro rocket for the modern road!

India, Nov. 5 -- Automobile major Norton Motorcycles, the TVS-backed British motor brand, has unveiled new models, making their comeback to the market. The Manx R places the rider at the centre of th... Read More


Who is Rama Duwaji? Zohran Mamdani's pro-Palestine artist wife set to be first Gen Z New York City First Lady

India, Nov. 5 -- While Democrat Socialist Zohran Mamdani's victory is widely celebrated, the silent support system behind his extensive campaign in the form of his artist wife Rama Duwaji remained unh... Read More


Mira Nair reacts to son Zohran Mamdani's NYC victory with an Instagram reshare

New York/IBNS, Nov. 5 -- Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, mother of newly elected New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, celebrated her son's victory on Tuesday by resharing filmmaker Zoya Akhtar's Instag... Read More


Meet Ghazala Hashmi, first India-American Muslim to be elected as Virginia Lieutenant Governor

India, Nov. 5 -- Amid the celebration of Zohran Mamdani's New York City Mayoral election, Indian-origin Democrat Ghazala Hashmi has won Virginia Lieutenant Governor's race, going past Republican candi... Read More


From Nehru to Dhoom Machale, New York City's Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani owns his Indian roots in victory celebration

India, Nov. 5 -- From quoting India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's quote to playing Bollywood song 'Dhoom Machale', New York City Mayoral election winner Zohran Mamdani invoked his o... Read More