16 Apr 2016

Oracle, Alphabet’s Google fail to settle lawsuit

Oracle Inc. and Alphabet Inc.'s Google failed to come to a settlement regarding the long-running copyright lawsuit over Android OS, ahead of a retrial scheduled for 9 May 2016.

Hema Malini gets prime Andheri property for Rs.1.75 lakh

Actress turned parliamentarian Hema Malini was allocated a 2,000 square metre plot in Mumbai's upscale Andheri by the BJP-led government in Maharashtra for Rs.1.75 lakh.

Inflatable module to be installed in ISS

The Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM), an experimental inflatable space habitat, is set to be installed in the International Space Station (ISS).

15 Apr 2016

Shilpa Shinde files police complaint against CINTAA

Shilpa Shinde of 'Bhabiji Ghar Pe Hain' fame has filed a police complaint against CINTAA-Cine and TV Artistes' Association, for banning her from the TV-industry.

Compat stays Holcim-Lafarge merger

The Competition Appellate Tribunal (Compat) has stayed the exit of Lafarge from India till the next hearing on 9 May 2016, thus delaying the Lafarge-Holcim merger.

India, US to jointly check offshore tax evasion

India and the US will collaborate to increase sharing of cross-border tax information through joint audits and tax examinations in order to reduce tax evasion and avoidance.

Czech Republic poised to be renamed as 'Czechia'

The Czech Republic is all set to change its name to "Czechia".

Delhi govt bans chewable tobacco

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi has banned the sale, purchase and storage of all forms of chewable tobacco for a period of 1 year.