United States of America: News
01 Aug 2017
IndiaUS: Flyers will now face stricter checks for electronics
American travelers flying to, from and within the country are set for tougher security measures at airports.
01 Aug 2017
IndiaBoeing pegs India's demand at 2,100 aircraft, over 20 years
India is now one of the fastest growing aviation markets, thanks to affordable pricing and preference shift. With domestic passenger traffic witnessing a growth of 20% and more in the recent years, aviation numbers will continue to rise.
31 Jul 2017
WorldPhilip Morris pays anti-smoking volunteers, but there's a bigger game
Marketing is arguably the most important aspect of any company. You only need to attract the attention of gullible minds to take your product to the top.
31 Jul 2017
Communist Party Of ChinaChina shows of military might in huge army parade
Chinese President Xi Jinping oversaw a parade marking the 90th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
31 Jul 2017
FacebookFacebook launches Messenger Platform 2.1 for a richer experience
After, Messenger Platform 2.0 in April, the social media giant, Facebook has now launched Messenger Platform 2.1, armed with a host of new and improved features to make sure businesses can attract new customers and also connect with their current customer-base better.
31 Jul 2017
FlipkartFlipkart's orders being delivered by Amazon? That's perfectly fine
To grow as a business you have to look at the bigger picture.
31 Jul 2017
VenezuelaClashes mar Venezuela's constituent assembly vote, 10 killed
At least 10 people have died in protest-related violence in Venezuela as the country voted for a controversial constituent assembly.
31 Jul 2017
Donald TrumpPutin responds to US sanctions, expels 755 American diplomatic staff
Russian President Vladimir Putin has retaliated against fresh US sanctions by announcing that 755 staff members must quit US diplomatic missions by September 1.
31 Jul 2017
Health & WellnessDesigner babies, Eugenics, Nazis, Brits, Uncle Sam and cautionary tales
Designer babies - yes, that's what we're talking about. One can decide each aspect of the babies' traits, starting from hair to their personalities.
29 Jul 2017
Donald TrumpTrump's chief of staff forced out in stormy White House
US President Donald Trump has forced out White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, replacing him with Homeland Security secretary John Kelly.
29 Jul 2017
Health & WellnessFDA plans to make tobacco products less addictive and harmful
For the first time in history, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has moved to restrict nicotine content in tobacco products.
29 Jul 2017
Health & WellnessWhat are study drugs, and what are their impacts?
Over the years, there has been some debate about the use of traditional cognition enhancing 'smart drugs' like Ritalin and Adderall, also known as nootropics, but questions regarding the safety of these drugs undermined any argument in their favour.
28 Jul 2017
IndiaXiaomi surpasses Samsung in budget smartphone segment
As the 4G handset base in India crossed the 150 million units mark in the second quarter of 2017, data showed that Xiaomi had toppled Samsung as the top smartphone seller in the under-Rs. 10,000 segment of the smartphone market.
28 Jul 2017
IranUS calls Iran's space rocket launch test 'provocative'
On July 27, Iran launched a rocket which it claims can deliver a satellite into space, ratcheting tensions with the US.
28 Jul 2017
IndiaMisuse of anti-dowry law: SC directs proper investigation before arrests
The SC has directed the District Legal Services Authorities to ensure dowry complaints are investigated properly before making arrests.
28 Jul 2017
IndiaTrump administration urges countries to support India's NSG bid
The Trump administration has reaffirmed the US' support for India's membership bid to the 48-member Nuclear Suppliers group (NSG) in a report submitted to Congress.
28 Jul 2017
XTwitter is losing user base, blue bird is in trouble
Twitter might be Trump's favorite place to rant but numbers suggest that the blue bird is feeling far from chirpy.
27 Jul 2017
Delhi708 bungalows in Delhi's Lutyens zone vulnerable to earthquake
According to housing and urban affairs ministry, 708 government bungalows (built between 1912-1930) in Delhi's Lutyens bungalow zone (LBZ) are "considered structurally unsafe against earthquake".
27 Jul 2017
SecurityUS to introduce stricter screening measures for tablets, e-readers
Passengers traveling in US airlines will be required to take out their tablets, e-readers and other large electronic devices from carry-on luggage for inspection.
27 Jul 2017
OhioShocking tragedy: Amusement ride breaks apart, one killed, several critical
In a tragic accident, a ride in an amusement mark at the Ohio State Fair in US' Columbus city broke apart, killing one and injuring several.
27 Jul 2017
Donald TrumpTrump to ban transgender troops in US military
US President Donald Trump announced that transgender individuals will no longer be able to serve in the US military.
26 Jul 2017
WorkplaceThis American company embeds chips in employees to track them
It is not uncommon for employers to compete in order to provide various perks and lure employees, but one US-based company is now offering $300-worth "free microchipping" to its employees.
26 Jul 2017
Donald TrumpTrump: Apple to build three new 'big' plants in US
President Donald Trump said Apple's chief executive Tim Cook has promised to build three new manufacturing plants in the US.
25 Jul 2017
LifestyleMichael Kors buys shoemaker Jimmy Choo for $1.2bn
US retailer Michael Kors has bought luxury shoemaker Jimmy Choo in a deal valued at $1.2 billion.
25 Jul 2017
StartupsAmazon's Whole Foods deal is facing major flak
It appears that US regulators need more time to okay Amazon's $13.7bn (£10.5b) acquisition of Whole Foods. This delay is due to the anti-trust concerns raised by certain groups.
25 Jul 2017
CaliforniaDrunk teen live-streams accident that kills minor sister
The California police arrested an 18-year-old girl who caused a deadly crash while she had two minors in the backseat.
25 Jul 2017
IndiaDriverless cars won't be allowed in India: Gadkari
Stating that he wouldn't have technology take away any sort of employment, Union Minister for Transport Nitin Gadkari said that he wouldn't allow driverless cars in India.
25 Jul 2017
Russia NewsUS considering sending arms for Ukraine against Russia
The US is actively considering whether to arm Ukraine with "defensive weapons" in its fight against Russian-backed rebels, according to the new US special representative for Ukraine Kurt Volker.
25 Jul 2017
South KoreaClash in the skies: Chinese jets intercept US fighter aircraft
In an instance of power clash in the skies over the East China sea, two Chinese fighter jets intercepted an American surveillance aircraft.
24 Jul 2017
SmartphonesSoon, charge your cellphone by just walking!
Smartphones aren't a choice but a necessity today; mobile phones are becoming smarter, but most of them come with dumb batteries.
24 Jul 2017
International Monetary FundIMF downgrades UK and US growth forecasts for 2017
The US and UK economies are expected to grow more slowly in 2017 than previously predicted, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.
24 Jul 2017
Donald TrumpNew US communications chief Athony Scaramucci deletes old "anti-Trump" tweets
Few days after US President Donald Trump appointed financier Anthony Scaramucci as communications chief, he deleted past tweets expressing opinions contrary to the government.
24 Jul 2017
ParisThe Hellfire Club: The group waging online war against ISIS
Even as Security and intelligence agencies are constantly monitoring and neutralizing terrorist threats on the ground, their operations and ideology seem to thrive online, attracting many to join and facilitate their activities.
23 Jul 2017
FacebookIs Facebook coming with 'modular' smartphone?
Facebook has now filed an application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for a 'modular electromechanical device.'
23 Jul 2017
Russia NewsTrump slams NY Times for illegal leak compromising Baghdadi's capture
In his latest controversial tweet, Trump notes "The Failing New York Times foiled US attempt to kill the single most wanted terrorist, Al-Baghdadi. Their sick agenda over National Security."
23 Jul 2017
IndiaIndians, the 5th largest investors in real estate in US
The stringent US policies regarding the Indians haven't deterred them from investing in real estates in the country.
