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13 Nov 2019

Russia News

Russian man sneaks fat cat on flight; loses airline miles

For a Russian man, sneaking an overweight pet on a flight has caused trouble.

12 Nov 2019

Uber

Uber CEO calls Jamal Khashoggi's murder "mistake", apologizes after outrage

Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered last year, inside Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul. His murder, allegedly ordered by crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, sparked outrage and showed dissenting voices are shut.

11 Nov 2019

World

Lie in a grave to manage stress at this university

As the mental health crisis among students continues to grow severe, educational institutions have slowly started incorporating stress management therapy.

11 Nov 2019

Oxford

Turns out, people don't find human extinction uniquely tragic

The scenario of humanity going extinct (no matter how) sounds both chilling and scary.

10 Nov 2019

Barack Obama

Spouses of H-1B visa holders can continue working in US

A United States court has refused to strike down an Obama-era visa regulation which permits the spouses of H-1B visa holders to work, albeit temporarily.

09 Nov 2019

Facebook

Black Facebook employees allege racial discrimination; company issues apology

On Friday, social media giant Facebook issued an apology after black employees at the company anonymously shared their experiences of racism.

08 Nov 2019

India

India dropped bomb at Kartarpur Sahib: Pakistan tries instigating violence

The Kartarpur Corridor was supposed to give Indian Sikhs easy access to the Gurudwara, situated in Pakistan. But the country is using it to further its propaganda and fan separatist sentiments.

08 Nov 2019

India

Over half of Indian youth will be unemployable in 2030

With over 90 crore people under age 24, South Asia is home to the world's largest youth workforce. However, over half of them will not have the skills to become employable in the next decade, said UNICEF's seventh executive director, Henrietta H Fore.

08 Nov 2019

Robots

China is selling AI-powered killer robots to the Middle East

Despite several warnings from technology moguls, the age of dangerous killer robots, AI-powered machines that require little to no oversight to kill, is here.

07 Nov 2019

India

Kartarpur Corridor: Pakistan takes U-turn, says Sikhs will need passports

Days after Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan said Sikh pilgrims will not require passports for visiting Kartarpur Gurudwara, the "top brass" of the country "undid" his order.

07 Nov 2019

Punjab National Bank

If extradited to India, I will kill myself: Nirav Modi

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, who is lodged in a prison in UK, wants to be released. And now, that his bail pleas have been junked repeatedly, he has taken to threats.

06 Nov 2019

Punjab

Did Modi commit a big mistake by green-lighting Kartarpur's inauguration?

Days before the inauguration of the Kartarpur Corridor, which connects two shrines in India and Pakistan, Islamabad released a video aimed at welcoming the pilgrims.

05 Nov 2019

Donald Trump

Turkish forces capture sister of dead ISIS chief Baghdadi

Days after ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed by the United States, Turkey has claimed that it captured the terrorist's elder sister.

04 Nov 2019

Pakistan News

Terror camps exist in district housing Kartarpur Gurudwara: Report

As Sikhs in India are looking forward to the inauguration of the Kartarpur Corridor, which will give them easy access to the holy shrine located in Pakistan, intel suggests some terror camps are operating from the same district.

04 Nov 2019

Narendra Modi

India decides against joining RCEP agreement: Sources

India has decided against joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, the world's largest trade pact, government sources said on Monday.

04 Nov 2019

India

World's biggest trade pact on track, despite India's concerns

The talks to set up the world's largest trade bloc is on track, Thailand said on Monday.

04 Nov 2019

Iceland

This 10-year-old McDonald's meal still looks edible on livestream

You may have heard that food from McDonald's just doesn't seem to age. The gossip has been around for quite a while.

02 Nov 2019

Narendra Modi

'Swasdee PM Modi': PM Modi addresses Indian community in Bangkok

A short while ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok for an event titled 'Sawasdee PM Modi', where he addressed the Indian diaspora.

02 Nov 2019

X

Going offline: Elon Musk says he's disconnecting from Twitter

As far as his social media activities are concerned, Elon Musk seems perplexed, at best.

01 Nov 2019

India

Sikh pilgrims can visit Kartarpur without passport, announces Imran Khan

On Friday, Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan gave a gift to Sikh pilgrims from India, who are planning to pay a visit to Kartarpur Gurudwara across the border.

01 Nov 2019

Donald Trump

US House approves process to impeach Donald Trump

The US House of Representatives on Thursday voted to approve the process of President Donald Trump's impeachment.

31 Oct 2019

Pakistan News

Pakistan: 62 killed, scores injured after moving train catches fire

At least 62 people died and dozens were injured in Pakistan after a moving train caught fire near Liaquatpur area on Thursday morning.

31 Oct 2019

Astronomy

In this US town, using Wi-Fi is illegal. Here's why

As the demands to have Wi-Fi enabled across public places grow louder, it becomes increasingly harder to imagine places without access to wireless internet.

30 Oct 2019

Jammu And Kashmir

After Kashmir trip, EU delegation says we support India

23 members of the European Union (EU) were among the "lucky ones" who were allowed to visit Kashmir, the region which has been on edge since August 5 after Article 370 was negated.

29 Oct 2019

Donald Trump

ISIS chief Baghdadi buried at sea, afforded religious rites

ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who was revealed to have died recently, has been buried at sea, US officials said on Monday.

29 Oct 2019

California

Lakhs, including celebrities, evacuate homes amid devastating California fires

Several lakhs have had to evacuate their homes as multiple wildfires ravaged California, United States on Monday.

US Congresswoman Katie Hill resigns over alleged affair with staffer

US Congresswoman Katie Hill, on Sunday, resigned from the Congress amid allegations of an affair with a congressional staffer.

28 Oct 2019

Reuters

42 skulls, fetus, 'satanic' altar found from Mexico cartel's den

Over 40 skulls have been found from the den of a drug cartel in Mexico City during a police raid this week.

28 Oct 2019

DNA

US forces kill ISIS chief: Here's how the operation unfolded

ISIS, the terror outfit which excelled in inflicting fear across the globe with brutal beheading videos and innumerable attacks, lost its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi this weekend.

28 Oct 2019

California

US man drops gun, raises hands; cops shoot him anyway

Richard Sanchez (27) was involved in a drunken altercation with family members in San Bernardino, California, United States, when his sister-in-law called 911.

27 Oct 2019

Donald Trump

Trump says ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi 'died like a dog'

United States President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the militant group ISIS, was killed in a US military operation in northwest Syria.

27 Oct 2019

ISIS

Who is Baghdadi, the ISIS chief reportedly killed by US?

If reports are to be believed, ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has died.

27 Oct 2019

Donald Trump

Has ISIS chief Baghdadi been killed in US operation?

The United States launched a covert operation late on Saturday night in which Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the chief of terror outfit ISIS, is believed to have died.

26 Oct 2019

Donald Trump

Donald Trump talks about religious liberty in his Diwali message

On Friday, US President Donald Trump sent Diwali greetings to Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists saying the celebration of the festival of lights across the States serves as a reminder for what the country stands for- religious liberty.

25 Oct 2019

Canada

Man attempts to rape woman; Apple Watch comes to rescue

As much as the Apple Watch may pass off as a swanky item, the smartwatch has proven time and again that it just might save your life.

25 Oct 2019

Brazil

Indians no longer require visas to visit Brazil

Indian citizens will no longer require a visa to visit Brazil, said the President of the South American nation, Jair Bolsonaro, on Thursday.

25 Oct 2019

Hong Kong

How this 24-year-old became a billionaire overnight

A 24-year-old Wharton graduate just became one of Asia's richest people overnight, adding $3.8 billion to his wealth.

24 Oct 2019

Tesla Model S

Doctor burns to death as Tesla doors fail to open

The futuristic doors of the electric car manufacturer Tesla Inc. have now landed the company in hot water.

24 Oct 2019

India

India, Pakistan sign agreement to operationalize Kartarpur Corridor

On Thursday, India and Pakistan signed an agreement to operationalize the Kartarpur Corridor at the "zero line" on the Indo-Pak border.

23 Oct 2019

India

Pakistani singer Rabi Pirzada dons explosive vest; threatens Modi again

Pakistani singer Rabi Pirzada on Tuesday launched another threat against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a social media post where she is seen wearing an explosive vest.