Oxford Comma fetches $10 million in US class action suit
In a case concerning overtime payment of truck drivers, a US Court of Appeals ordered Oakhurst Dairy, Maine to pay $10 million in compensation.
Drug busts near educational institutes becoming rampant: Home Minister
On Thursday, Bengaluru Home Minister G Parmeshwara told the legislative council that approximately 26 cases of drug busts occurred near educational institutes since 3 years.
UEFA Champions League: Quarter final draw is out
Three-time Champions League finalists Atletico Madrid will face the English team Leicester City which reached the quarter-finals for the first time this season.
AIIMS nurses on strike, take 'mass casual leave'
Over 2,000 staff nurses from the All India Institute of Medical Services (AIIMS) went on a mass casual leave on Friday in the pursuit of better wages.
#WorldSleepDay: "Sleep Soundly, Nurture Life"
The 10th World Sleep Day is being celebrated across the globe incorporating this year's slogan, "Sleep Soundly, Nurture Life."
What is Flock all about?
Rival to Slack, Flock is a web-messenger tool used at work to run projects within the team.
Mumbai metro intervenes in Kalanagar's decongestion plans
The Metro 2B corridor (DN Nagar-Bandra-Mankhurd) is interfering with the construction of one of the 3 flyovers meant to decongest the traffic at BKC junction.
Long wait over for comprehensive health care guarantee
Decades in the making, the National Health Policy was finally launched in the Parliament, aiming to raise public expenditure in health sector.
1 person app Harpan LLC acquired by Zynga for $42.5m
Zynga acquired 4 Solitaire apps from Harpan LLC for $42.5m in cash.
2022 Commonwealth Games: UK cities join together as hosts?
After Durban pulled out of hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth Games Federation is considering a bid from various cities of the United Kingdom to host the games jointly.
Lawsuits filed against Bangladeshi Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus
The staff at Bangladesh's Grameen Telecom (GTC), established by microfinance pioneer and the country's only Nobel laureate, Muhammad Yunus, sued him over alleged unpaid dues.
Indian start-ups go through nightmarish week
The often "over-glamorised" Indian start-up ecosystem went through a dismal week coloured by accusations of sexual harassment, incidents of bankruptcy, and ugly family feuds.
China's decision to block Pinterest comes as a major surprise
Pinterest- a website that shares images of various ideas, objects and events, came under the radar of Chinese Internet Laws. China has decided to block Pinterest.
India leans towards smarter planning of wedding expenses
A Tata-Capital Survey revealed that 58% Indians would prefer loans to finance their weddings, even if a significant number of respondents were unaware of such loans.
Karnataka Government caps multiplex tickets at Rs. 200 in Budget
The Karnataka government in its newly presented budget has decided to cap the prices of multiplex tickets at Rs. 200, making Karnataka the second state to do so after Tamil Nadu.
Tanzanian firm suspends employees over fake Trump news
A Tanzanian-broadcaster, TBC suspended several of its staff, after a fake news article made allegations that Trump praised Tanzania while condemning the rest of Africa.
Union law ministry announces plans for TV channel
In a bid to spread legal awareness, the Union Law Ministry announced plans to start its own TV channel.
How well did BJP fare among Muslim voters in UP?
There has been plenty of disagreement in the media regarding BJP's success, or the lack thereof, among Muslim voters in UP elections.
Cabinet reshuffle likely after April 12
Sources have stated that the Prime Minister may be considering a Cabinet reshuffle after April 12.
Passenger capacity at Delhi Airport may be doubled
On Wednesday, the Centre said it was contemplating a plan that would almost double the passenger-handling capacity of the IGI Airport.
New Zealand's Whanganui river given legal human status
In a first of its kind, a New Zealand river has been granted the legal-status of a person.
New drugs for breast cancer affected women
Research by Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, UK shows that 1 out of 5 women suffering from breast cancer can be treated by PARP inhibitors. This makes it 10,000 women a year in UK.
GSK's first woman CEO to get 25% less than predecessor
Top-global drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline appointed Emma Walmsley as its new CEO.
5,000 doctors from Maharashtra to 'mass bunk'
On Friday, over 5,000 doctors from Maharashtra's public hospitals are planning a 'mass bunk' to protest the assault on a resident-doctor by a patient's relative at a government hospital in Dhule.
28-year old raped and murdered in Goa
The body of a 28-year old Irish woman was found on a beach in Devabag village in Canacona, South-Goa. A post-mortem would confirm if she was sexually assaulted.
US Federal Reserve hikes benchmark interest by 0.25%
The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the second time in three months by 0.25% to a range of 0.75-1%.
Intel acquires self-driving tech firm MobilEye for $15.3 bn
Intel announced the acquisition of Israeli company MobilEye, one of the biggest players in autonomous vehicle technology, for $15.3 billion.
Barcelona eyeing Marco Verratti as their new mid-fielder
Spanish giant FC Barcelona are reportedly eyeing Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti as their new mid-fielder ahead of the summer transfer window.
