10 Sep 2016

China finishes world's longest bullet train tracks

China has built over 20,000 km of railway track network connecting Zhengzhou with Xuzhou.

Call intercepts indicate Dawood laundering money for eminent Indians

Indian intelligence officials have discovered telephonic intercepts that implicate Dawood of round-tripping money for white-collared people of India.

Tanzania's move towards banning gay rights groups

Tanzania announced that it would ban non-governmental organizations that "promote" the freedoms of "lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people".

SEBI issues circular against crowdfunding platforms

SEBI has reportedly issued an investor-warning circular to equity crowdfunding platforms that help start-ups, questioning their legality.

What goes into the making of a suicide bomber?

In the light of increasing terror attacks in the world, many have tried to understand what goes into the making of a suicide bomber.

India wins two medals at 2016 Paralympics

Indian high jump athletes bagged a gold and bronze medal each in men's high jump T-42 event at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

Undercover investigation in UP prison reveals sordid truth

A short distance from the national capital lies Kasna Jail in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Airbnb goes the extra mile to tamp down on racism

Airbnb recently released a report to demonstrate stringent measures which would be implemented to stamp-out discrimination inflicted on users of the platform.

Madhya Pradesh CM to launch Rs.10 thali for the poor

Following Jayalithaa and Navin Patnaik's footsteps, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan is planning to launch a subsidized meal program for the poor, comprising of a 'filling' thali for Rs.10.

09 Sep 2016

ICICI Bank deploys 200 robots for internal jobs

ICICI Bank announced the launch of robotics within the bank's services, to support and process transactions for the bank.

Absconding henchman in GB Road sex ring nabbed

On Thursday, Sarfaraz Billi, the muscleman for the prime accused in the human trafficking case, Saira Begum and Afaq Hussain, was arrested by the Delhi Police Crime Branch from Bulandshahr.

Ola strikes Rs.2,600 crore deal with Mahindra

Online cab aggregator, Ola Cabs, announced a partnership with Indian automaker Mahindra and Mahindra on Thursday.

Ryan Lochte handed a 10-month suspension

The US Olympic Committee has handed Ryan Lochte a 10 month suspension and a fine of $100,000 for lying about being robbed while at Rio de Janeiro.

Anjum Chopra receives MCC Membership

Anjum Chopra received an honorary lifetime membership of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).

Two IITM alumni donate $1mn for setting up 'Visiting Chairs'

Two alumni of Indian Institute of Technology-Madras based in the Silicon Valley donated $1 million to their alma mater to create a corpus and fund Visiting Chairs in Computer Science.

Liberty Media set to acquire Formula One for $8 billion

NASDAQ-listed mass media giant Liberty Media Corporation is set to buy auto racing group Formula One for an enterprise value of $8 billion.

Top IT firms lose Rs.47,000 crore in market capital

India's top five IT firms saw a whopping Rs.40,000 crore loss in their market value during 8th Sep's trade.