United States of America: News

18 Dec 2020

India

Jeep Compass (facelift) to be launched next month; bookings open

Jeep will launch the facelifted Compass SUV in India in the third week of January 2021, according to CarWale. The report claims that some dealerships have unofficially started accepting bookings for the car against a token amount of Rs. 51,000.

18 Dec 2020

Donald Trump

Trump's move to his Florida estate challenged by neighbor

President Donald Trump's expected move to his Mar-a-Lago club after he leaves office next month is being challenged by a lawyer representing a neighbor.

17 Dec 2020

Donald Trump

US angling to secure more of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine

U.S. officials have said that they are actively negotiating for additional purchases of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine after they missed the chance to lock in a contract this summer since it was still unclear how well the shots would work.

17 Dec 2020

Honda

Honda recalls 1.4 million cars in US over three issues

Japanese automaker Honda has filed multiple recall fillings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the US which covers around 1.4 million cars.

17 Dec 2020

Donald Trump

Now, UK and US are eyeing a mini trade deal

In its final days, the current United States administration, led by outgoing President Donald Trump, is trying to ink a mini trade deal with the United Kingdom that would reduce trade tariffs, reports BBC.

15 Dec 2020

Pfizer

Moderna vaccine has 'no specific safety concerns,' says US regulator

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine has been found safe and effective, the United States Food and Drug Administration said in a report on Tuesday.

15 Dec 2020

Porsche

Porsche Taycan EV sets fastest lap record at Road Atlanta

Porsche Taycan Turbo S, driven by professional racing driver Leh Keen, has set a new fastest lap record at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta by a production electric car.

15 Dec 2020

Coronavirus

UV-emitting LED lights can kill novel coronavirus, say scientists

According to a new study, ultraviolet (UV) light-emitting diodes (UV-LEDs) can kill the novel coronavirus efficiently, quickly, and cheaply. The new innovation can be installed in air conditioning and water systems.

15 Dec 2020

San Francisco

This Amazon-backed fully-electric 'robotaxi' could change the way we commute

Zoox, an independent subsidiary of Amazon.com, has unveiled its first all-electric, driver-less 'robotaxi' for plying in dense and urban environments.

15 Dec 2020

India

India recorded 22K coronavirus cases yesterday, lowest since July

In an upbeat piece of news, India on Monday logged just a little over 22,000 COVID-19 cases — the nation's lowest single-day rise since July 4.

15 Dec 2020

Donald Trump

US, where over 300,000 died of coronavirus, starts vaccination drive

The biggest ever vaccination drive in the United States started on Monday, as health workers were given the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine.

14 Dec 2020

Bollywood

Celebrity chef Kelvin Cheung arrested for alleged cheating

Celebrity chef Kelvin Cheung was arrested by the Mumbai Police this morning.

14 Dec 2020

Donald Trump

NY Governor Andrew Cuomo accused of sexually harassing former aide

A former aide of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday leveled allegations of sexual misconduct against him.

13 Dec 2020

Instagram

Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has tested positive for COVID-19

The world needs to "be kind" to Ellen DeGeneres, as she needs kindness and a lot of prayers from her fans now.

13 Dec 2020

Anime

Award-winning anime 'Code Geass' gets new series, smartphone game

There is some great news for Lelouch fans!

12 Dec 2020

Pfizer

US clears Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, first shot in 24 hours

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday authorized Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine, clearing the way for its mass rollout across the United States.

10 Dec 2020

Moon

NASA announces astronauts for Artemis, including first woman on moon

NASA has named 18 astronauts, including nine women, who will start training for the United States space agency's Artemis missions to the moon.

10 Dec 2020

Facebook

Will Facebook be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp?

The Federal Trade Commission and over 40 states in the United States on Wednesday accused social media giant Facebook of crushing competition by buying other companies.

09 Dec 2020

Nissan

Nissan unveils 2021 KICKS SUV in the US

Japanese automaker Nissan has unveiled the 2021 iteration of its KICKS SUV in the US. It is almost similar to the model that was unveiled in Japan earlier this year.

08 Dec 2020

India

Global m-cap hits $100 trillion for first time ever

In what qualifies as a historic benchmark, the total value of all stocks listed in the world trumped the $100 trillion mark last week.

08 Dec 2020

India

India among top ten performers on Climate Change Index

India is taking substantial steps to mitigate the impact of climate change, revealed the latest global Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI).

07 Dec 2020

Volvo

Volvo XC40 Recharge SUV to debut in India in 2021

Volvo has confirmed that its fully-electric XC40 Recharge SUV will be launched in India in 2021. However, the Swedish automaker has not shared the exact timeline.

07 Dec 2020

India

New benchmark: FDI equity inflows cross $500 billion in India

In a development that shows India has emerged as a safe investment destination, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflows crossed the $500 billion benchmark, reports PTI. Between April 2000 and September 2020, the country's inflows were recorded at $500.12 billion.

06 Dec 2020

The Lord of the Rings

'LOTR' stars campaign to preserve author JRR Tolkien's house

Author JRR Tolkien created a world of opportunities with his legendary words in The Hobbit and unmistakably The Lord of the Rings.

06 Dec 2020

Fox Star Studios

Jim Parsons could have debuted in US show 'The Office'

Jim Parsons is a household name because of his trailblazing rendition of the hyper-intelligent Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory.

06 Dec 2020

X

Billie Eilish cancels tour, will resume when pandemic is contained

Billie Eilish has canceled her "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" tour amid rising pandemic healthcare concerns.

05 Dec 2020

Moon

China second after US to plant flag on moon

China has become the second country in the world to plant its flag on the moon, over 50 years after the United States had first placed its own flag on the lunar surface.

04 Dec 2020

Audi

Audi unveils 2021 R8 Panther Edition in the US

German automaker Audi has unveiled a 'Panther Edition' of its 2021 R8 coupe in the US. The special model will be limited to just 30 units.

04 Dec 2020

Cybersecurity

India Inc. hit most by malware attacks after US, Japan

The latest report by Switzerland-based IT and cybersecurity company, Acronis, has revealed that companies in India were continuously hit by malware attacks between March and December quarters.

04 Dec 2020

Nissan

Ahead of launch, 2021 Nissan KICKS teased in the US

Ahead of its launch in the US next week, Nissan has teased the 2021 KICKS SUV. It is likely to be slightly different from the model unveiled in Japan and Thailand earlier this year.

03 Dec 2020

Sedan

Bentley Flying Spur, with 4.0-liter V8 engine, launched

Bentley has launched a V8 version of its Flying Spur sedan. According to the automaker, this model focuses more on driving pleasure than rear-seat comfort.

03 Dec 2020

Kawasaki

Kawasaki announces 2021 KLX 300 and KLX 300SM motorbikes

Japanese automaker Kawasaki has announced the 2021 KLX 300 and KLX 300SM dual-sport motorcycles for the US market.

01 Dec 2020

BBC

'Doctor Who': New Year special episode trailer is edgy, riveting

From comics, TV programs to spin-off films, Doctor Who is a legacy, which is set to evolve with a New Year's Day special episode, Revolution of the Daleks.

30 Nov 2020

Cancer

Amira Foods, Family Reach's Cooking Live helping cancer-stricken families

Amira Nature Foods Ltd (Amira Foods) has partnered with Family Reach to sponsor their Cooking Live event series.

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine '100% effective' against severe cases

United States pharmaceutical company Moderna on Monday said that it will seek emergency approval for its COVID-19 vaccine in the US and Europe.

30 Nov 2020

Narendra Modi

Statue of Unity attracts more tourists than Statue of Liberty

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's grand Statue of Unity has been attracting more tourists than the Statue of Liberty in the United States, officials in the know said.

27 Nov 2020

Goa

Indian Navy's MiG-29K trainer aircraft crashes; 1 pilot missing

The Indian Navy on Friday said that a MiG-29K trainer aircraft had crashed off the coast of Goa into the Arabian Sea last evening.

26 Nov 2020

Porsche

Porsche Taycan sets longest drift world record by an EV

PORSCHE Taycan EV has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous drift by an electric car.

26 Nov 2020

Michael Flynn

Adviser, who pleaded guilty in Russia probe, pardoned by Trump

Outgoing US President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned his former National Security Adviser, Michael Flynn, who admitted twice that he lied to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection to the probe pertaining to Russian meddling in the 2016 elections.

26 Nov 2020

Barack Obama

#ComicBytes: What makes Miles Morales the Ultimate Spider-Man?

For many years, Peter Parker was the most recognizable Spider-Man in Marvel. But, since the entry of Miles Morales, things have changed.