United States of America: News
07 Mar 2018
Space NewsChina's Tiangong-1 space station to crash to Earth within weeks
China's first space station Tiangong-1 will crash to Earth in a couple of weeks.
07 Mar 2018
MurderSrinivas Kuchibhotla killer pleads guilty to first-degree murder
52-year-old Adam Purinton has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder of Indian-American IT engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla in Kansas in February'17.
07 Mar 2018
Donald TrumpJimmy Kimmel's 'lowest rated President' jibe at Donald Trump
Jimmy Kimmel fired back at US President Donald Trump after the latter took pot-shots at the low ratings of the 90th Academy Awards.
07 Mar 2018
Donald TrumpThis porn star has sued President Trump over "alleged affair"
A former adult film actress has sued US President Donald Trump, claiming that his lawyer forced her to sign a statement in 2016 to stop her from going public about her alleged relationship with the then-Republican Presidential candidate, Trump.
07 Mar 2018
MumbaiGoa CM Parrikar writes to state Governor for treatment abroad
Ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday wrote a letter to state Governor Mridula Sinha informing her that he would be going abroad for further treatment.
07 Mar 2018
San FranciscoWhich are the highest-paying tech jobs right now?
The technology sector is experiencing massive growth, opening its doors to many professionals. We all know the tech industry offers some of the highest-paying jobs.
06 Mar 2018
RFIDThe new HP computers are germicide-resistant and best-suited for hospitals
Hewlett-Packard (HP) has released a new line of computers and displays, specifically designed for the health-care industry like hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices.
06 Mar 2018
South KoreaN-Korea ready to negotiate with US on abandoning nuclear-weapons: Kim
North Korea is willing to begin negotiations with the US on abandoning its nuclear weapons, the country's leader Kim Jong-un reportedly told South Korean envoys.
06 Mar 2018
Nobel PrizeUS: Book signed by Rabindranath Tagore up for auction
The English translation of Rabindranath Tagore's famous Bengali play "Raja" is up for auction in the US.
06 Mar 2018
Trump AdministrationNo change in Pak's behavior even after $2bn aid-suspension: US
The US has not seen "decisive and sustained" changes in Pakistan's behavior, even after Trump Administration announced a $2bn security-assistance freeze to Islamabad in January.
06 Mar 2018
IndiaCheats use Indian embassy telephone lines to fleece US people
Fraudsters in the US have been cheating people for money by spoofing Indian embassy telephone lines.
06 Mar 2018
IndiaRoyal arts from Jodhpur on display at Houston museum
A treasure trove from India's Rathore dynasty in Rajasthan, which includes exquisitely crafted arms and armor, jewels, and intricately carved furnishings amassed over the centuries, was put on display at an exhibition in Houston.
06 Mar 2018
FacebookInternet giants Facebook, Google profiting from 'pop-up' brothels: Report
Internet giants Google and Facebook have been accused by the Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) for profiting from 'pop-up' brothels running on their platforms.
05 Mar 2018
IndiaChina ups defense spending to 8.1%, fueling global concerns
For the second year, China's economic growth forecast for 2018 (6.5%) stood at the lowest since 1992.
05 Mar 2018
MoscowVishwanathan Anand wins Rapid Chess title at Tal Memorial
Viswanathan Anand won the Tal Memorial rapid chess title in Moscow, finishing the event with 6 points, scoring four wins and four draws.
05 Mar 2018
Northwestern UniversityUS: Indian-American attorney running for Judge seat in Texas
Shampa Mukerji, an Indian-American attorney, is running for a judge seat in the US state of Texas.
05 Mar 2018
US GovernmentIndian Embassy telephone lines in US spoofed by fraudsters
Indian Embassy telephone lines have been spoofed by fraudsters in the US to cheat people for money, according to an advisory issued by the mission which warned against entertaining any suspicious calls.
05 Mar 2018
South KoreaIndia is the "global capital" of mobile-apps, reveals Worldpay research
A new Research conducted by Worldpay reveals that 82% Indians prefer shopping on their smartphones through new payment technology Worldpay.
05 Mar 2018
Donald TrumpWar of words on trade between Trump and EU intensifies
US President Trump is stepping up his war of words on trade tariffs, and has threatened to "apply a tax" on car imports from the European Union.
04 Mar 2018
IndiaFacebook testing voice clip status updates in India
In a bid to bring more people, speaking regional languages, on board, Facebook is beta-testing a micropodcasting feature in India which will enable status updates through voice clips.
04 Mar 2018
EducationUSIEF announces a range of Fulbright fellowships for Indians
The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) has invited applications for a range of Fulbright scholarships for the 2019-20 session.
04 Mar 2018
UberUber, Lyft drivers make a median hourly profit of $3.37
According to a study published by the MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research, Uber and Lyft drivers in the US earn a median profit of $3.37 per hour before taxes, with 74% of drivers earning lesser than the minimum wage standard set in the state where they operate.
04 Mar 2018
FloridaUS: Investment firm, BlackRock Inc. puts pressure on guns manufacturers
After several US companies cut ties with gun lobbying NGO National Rifle Association (NRA) following the Florida school shooting on February 14, the world's largest investment firm BlackRock Inc. is now putting pressure on companies which make and sell guns.
04 Mar 2018
Mahatma GandhiMahatma Gandhi's letter on Jesus is up for sale
A letter written by Mahatma Gandhi, dating back to 6 April, 1926, is being put on sale for $50,000 (Rs. 32.7 lakh), in the US.
03 Mar 2018
Sexual HarassmentNow a male gymnast accuses Larry Nassar of sexual abuse
A former US men's junior team member filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against disgraced national gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar for sexually abusing him when he was 16.
03 Mar 2018
H-1B VisaUS postpones curbs on H-1B spouses seeking employment
The implementation of a proposal to prevent spouses of H-1B visa-holders from getting employment in the US has been postponed from February to June 2018.
03 Mar 2018
FlipkartFlipkart's Singapore parent infuses Rs. 4,500cr into India wholesale arm
Flipkart India has raised Rs. 4,472cr from its Singapore-based parent company for its wholesale unit, its single largest fund infusion in past years.
02 Mar 2018
TennisStan Wawrinka to skip Indian Wells, Miami events
Men's world number 12 Stanislas Wawrinka has decided to skip two ATP Masters events in the US.
02 Mar 2018
IndiaIndia, you can now look for jobs on Facebook
Facebook has brought its jobs feature to India and around 40 other countries. Unlike LinkedIn and Glassdoor, the focus will be on small and medium-sized enterprises.
02 Mar 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Can't confirm if Nirav Modi is in US: State official
The US has acknowledged reports in Indian media that embattled billionaire Nirav Modi is in the country, but is unable to confirm them, a state department official said.
02 Mar 2018
Donald TrumpUS steel-curbs won't hit India, but others to be hurt
US president Donald Trump has announced steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The formal declaration of 25%-tariffs on imported steel and 10%-tariffs on imported aluminum will probably be made next week.
02 Mar 2018
IndiaSoon, India to have its own size-chart for readymade clothes
Seeking to come up with a standardized "India size chart" for readymade garments, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will soon start a national sizing survey that will sample 25,000 people using high-tech whole-body scanners.
02 Mar 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)US won't confirm reports of Nirav Modi's presence there
The US government is aware of media reports that diamond jeweler Nirav Modi is in the country but is unable to confirm them, a State Department official said on Friday.
02 Mar 2018
ZomatoZomato Co-founder Pankaj Chaddah Resigns, To Start A New Venture
Pankaj Chaddah, co-founder of online restaurant guide and food-ordering app Zomato has resigned from the company after serving ten years saying he will take a few months break and start something new.
02 Mar 2018
CancerEating almonds, walnuts may help fight colon cancer: Study
People with colon cancer who regularly eat almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, and cashews are at significantly lower risk of cancer recurrence and mortality than those who do not, a study claims.
01 Mar 2018
FloridaGeorgia teacher barricades himself in classroom, fires gun
A teacher in Georgia, US, barricaded himself in his classroom and fired at least one gunshot before being nabbed.
01 Mar 2018
Donald TrumpTrump-aide Hope Hicks steps down as White House Communications Director
Hope Hicks, one of the closest aides of US President Donald Trump, is resigning as the White House Communications Director.
01 Mar 2018
IndiaMahatma Gandhi's original letter on Jesus Christ up for sale
A letter written by Mahatma Gandhi, in which he discusses the nature of existence of Jesus Christ, is up for sale and could be purchased for $50,000.
01 Mar 2018
FloridaWalmart raises minimum age to buy firearms, ammunition to 21
After the deadly Florida school shooting that killed 17, US retail giant Walmart on Wednesday announced it was raising the minimum age to buy firearms and ammunition to 21 years.
01 Mar 2018
CanadaHorrified by H-1B restrictions, Indian techies find home in Canada
With the Trump government further tightening the noose around getting H-1B visas, Indians are losing hope in the American dream. Disillusioned, they are turning to Canada in large numbers, in search for a new home, a new dream.
