11 Feb 2017

Donald Trump "growing increasingly frustrated" in new job

US President Donald Trump is "growing increasingly frustrated" in the face of realistic governing challenges in his new job.

Vasai youth shot dead in Jamaica

25-year-old Vasai youth Rakesh Talreja was shot dead during an armed robbery at his place in Kingston, Jamaica.

Bengaluru might gift India its first indigenous jet engine

India's first jet engine, developed by a team of 11 from Poeir Jets Private Limited, was fired on February 8. It will be submitted for certification in about 24 weeks.

Andhra Pradesh Speaker compares women to parked cars

AP Assembly Speaker KS Prasad Rao while addressing the press ahead of 'National Women's Parliament' event compared women to parked cars.

Amitabh Bachchan donates Rs 51 lakh for KMC audi's renovation

Celebrity alumni of Kirori Mal College, including Amitabh Bachchan, Satish Kaushik and Kabir Khan, recently attended a fundraiser in Mumbai for the dilapidated Frank Thakurdas Memorial Auditorium at the college.

Net Indirect tax collection grew by 17%, Net Direct 10.8%

Rs 5.82 lakh crores were collected in direct-taxes between April and January of the last financial-year, 10.8% more in comparison to the corresponding period in 2015-16.

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Hospital in China infects 5 with HIV

In a shocking incident of medical negligence, the Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine accidentally infected 5 people with the HIV virus.

Air India Express eyes tie-ups to manage revenue losses

Low-cost carrier Air India Express (AIE) is looking for code-sharing agreements with other airlines for routes in South East Asia, following the loss of revenue from West Asia.

Iranians mark 38th anniversary of 1979 revolution

Thousands of Iranian citizens poured on to the streets in Tehran to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of 1979. The celebrations come amidst renewed tensions between Iran and the new US President Donald Trump.

Reports: Trump denounces Obama-era nuclear deal during call with Putin

During his first phone call as president with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump denounced the New START treaty, according to unnamed US officials.

ManU sees 18% rise in quarterly revenue

English football club Manchester United recorded a 18 per cent rise in their quarterly revenue even after failing to qualify Champions League.

10 Feb 2017

17 injured in Hong Kong metro arson attack

A firebomb attack on the Hong Kong subway train caused injuries to at least 17 people.

Restaurants may now declare nutrition and calories

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is proposing that restaurants be required to declare nutrition and calories for every meal they serve.

Couple makes hoax bomb call to airport to delay flight

A couple from BTM Layout, trying to fly to Kochi for their engagement, had a hoax-bomb threat made to Kempegowda Airport, as they were getting late.

Has AAP delivered on promise to modernize Delhi's public transport?

Aam Aadmi Party came into power in Delhi in February 2015.

World's heaviest woman to come to Mumbai for surgery

The world's heaviest woman weighing 500 kilos, Eman Ahmed from Egypt, will come to Mumbai on February 11 for a surgery at Saifee.

1.3 kg cocaine recovered from stomach of African-origin smuggler

1.3 kilos of cocaine was recovered from an African-origin smuggler who arrived in Delhi on February 6.

Deepika, Vin Diesel-starrer xXx has crossed Rs. 1,000 crore

According to latest box-office figures, Deepika Padukone's Hollywood debut xXx: Return of Xander Cage has made $155 million (over Rs.1,000 crore) at the worldwide box office; which is ten times more than the coveted "Bollywood's 100 crore club".

Trump lawsuits 10 times more than last 3 US presidents

Since taking over the most prestigious seat in the US, President Donald Trump has been named in 55 federal cases in 17 American states, mostly because of his anti-immigration order.

Pak trying to deflect attention by nuclear city allegations: India

India laughed off Pakistan's claims that India was building a secret nuclear city.

Mohamed Abduallahi, a US dual national elected as Somali President

Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, a former prime minister and a Somali-US citizen won Somalia's long-postponed presidential election.

President Trump meets with airline CEOs

President Trump is scheduled to meet with CEOs of Delta Airlines and United Airlines.

We want to qualify for Olympics: Cycling Federation Secretary

Applauding the medal winners at the Asian Track Championship, Secretary General of Cycling Federation of India (CFI) Onkar Singh said that their aim is to qualify for the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics.