United States of America: News
02 Jun 2018
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Note 9 to launch on August 9: Report
Samsung is all set to unveil Galaxy Note 9, its 2018 Note series flagship on August 9, according to Bloomberg.
02 Jun 2018
Federal ReserveGold prices fall by Rs. 300 on weak global-cues, low-demand
Gold prices dived by Rs. 300 to Rs. 31,600 per ten grams, extending their slide for the third straight day at the bullion market today, tracking a weak trend overseas amid fall in demand from local jewelers.
02 Jun 2018
South KoreaSummit with Kim back on, says Trump after meeting North-Korean-official
US President Donald Trump confirmed his Singapore Summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un would take place on June 12, adding it would begin the process of Korean Peninsula's denuclearization.
02 Jun 2018
India5 ways Trump administration favored India
Indians love Donald Trump! Ok, that's untrue, but admittedly we all are intrigued by the man who 'very' often uses the word 'very' even though it's 'very' much not needed.
02 Jun 2018
IndiaThe app that can help you understand stock market
Have you always thought of trading in the stock market but stepped back because of not knowing how to? Don't worry, you can now learn that and achieve your financial goals.
02 Jun 2018
IndiaIndia to go ahead with S-400 deal, despite US opposition
India has decided to go ahead with its purchase of S-400 air defense systems from Russia, despite opposition from the US, said defense ministry officials, on the condition of anonymity.
01 Jun 2018
New HampshireVermont paying $10,000 to move there and work from home
If you're planning to move out of the hustle and bustle of big cities into somewhere quiet and scenic, you might be in luck.
01 Jun 2018
CMOpen a consulate in Bengaluru please: Kumaraswamy requests US envoy
There are 370 US companies operating out of Karnataka, and still its capital Bengaluru doesn't have a single US consulate.
01 Jun 2018
Bill ClintonBill Clinton teams up with James Patterson to pen debut-novel
Former US president Bill Clinton has teamed up with global thriller master James Patterson to churn out a gripping novel, "The President Is Missing".
01 Jun 2018
IndiaPetrol price cut by 6 paisa, diesel by 5 paisa
Petrol and diesel saw price cuts for the third consecutive day today, with oil firms cutting rates by 6 paisa and 5 paisa respectively.
01 Jun 2018
Donald TrumpTrump slammed for pardoning Indian-American commentator who violated campaign laws
US President Donald Trump's decision to pardon Indian-American conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza, who was sentenced to five years of probation in 2014 for violating federal campaign laws, is being strongly condemned in New York.
01 Jun 2018
Chicago BullsIndian-American teen wins Scripps Spelling Bee for 11th straight year
Continuing with the overwhelming dominance of Indian-Americans in the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee, Karthik Nemmani, a 14-year-old Indian-American, today won the contest, becoming the 14th champion from the community in 11 consecutive years.
01 Jun 2018
Donald TrumpFair deal or no deal: Trump warns Trudeau on NAFTA
Issuing stern warning to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the US President Donald Trump said US will either agree to a 'fair deal' on North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) or there will be no deal at all.
31 May 2018
ChandigarhChandigarh airport reopening on June 1: Here are the details
After a 20-day closure for runway expansion and repairs, the Chandigarh International Airport is finally all set to reopen on June 1.
31 May 2018
Sanjita ChanuCWG gold-medalist Sanjita Chanu gets suspended after failing dope test
Two-time Commonwealth Games champion weightlifter Sanjita Chanu has tested positive for a banned anabolic steroid and she has been provisionally suspended.
31 May 2018
Donald TrumpKim Kardashian meets President Trump to discuss prison reforms
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West on Wednesday met with US President Donald Trump in the White House to talk about the prison reforms.
31 May 2018
IndiaIISc-Bengaluru India's only institution among top-100 in THE Reputation Rankings
Regaining its lost position after a lull of seven years, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has made it to the top-100 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings 2018.
31 May 2018
CancerStudy: This computer code detects skin cancer better than doctors
In a first of sorts, researchers have demonstrated that artificial intelligence is better than human beings at detecting skin cancer.
31 May 2018
Indian OceanUS Pacific Command is now US Indo-Pacific Command: Trump admin
The Trump administration today renamed the US Pacific Command to US Indo-Pacific Command in recognition of the increasing connectivity between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
31 May 2018
WorldOn behalf of Jesus, televangelist asks followers for fourth private-jet
A US televangelist, on behalf of Jesus, has asked his followers to help fund his fourth private jet. And it sure seems like Jesus has a fine choice in aeroplanes.
31 May 2018
IndiaThe most common types of US visas for Indians
The US is one of the world's most visited countries and anyone wishing to enter it must first obtain a visa.
30 May 2018
HollywoodPriyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas' cozy pictures spark dating rumors
Priyanka Chopra, after fulfilling all her work commitments, was recently spotted holidaying with Hollywood pop sensation Nick Jonas.
30 May 2018
GurugramCBSE Class-10: Wheelchair-bound Anushka defeated deep barriers to secure 97.8%
Fourteen-year-old Anushka Panda of Gurugram secured 97.8% in the CBSE Class-10 exams, but that's not what she is most proud of: she's just happy she didn't have to use the extra half-hour granted to differently-abled students during papers.
30 May 2018
New ZealandNew Zealand to kill 150,000 cows. Here's why
Politicians and industry leaders in New Zealand have announced an ambitious but desperate plan to slaughter 150,000 infected cows over the next year or two to eradicate a disease-causing bacteria from the country's herds.
29 May 2018
NepalIndians continue to be top foreigners visiting Nepal in 2017
Indians continued to account for the maximum number of tourists who visited Nepal in 2017, which recorded the arrival of nearly one million foreigners, according to government data.
29 May 2018
Starbucks8,000 Starbucks stores to remain closed today: Here's why
American coffee chain Starbucks will close over 8,000 of its stores across the US, today afternoon.
29 May 2018
IndiaYuvraj Singh gets 'Most Inspiring Icon for Social Welfare' award
After a disappointing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018, Yuvraj Singh finally has something to cheer about.
29 May 2018
Kuala LumpurOcean Infinity's search for Malaysia Airlines MH370 formally ends today
The underwater search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has come to an end today, finding no trace of the aircraft but Australian Government is hopeful that one day it will be located.
29 May 2018
iOSUse this app to borrow free e-books, audiobooks from libraries
Libby is a digital library app that allows users to borrow e-books and audiobooks from public libraries.
29 May 2018
FacebookEnglish-teacher corrects grammatical errors in Trump's letter, sends it back
When you get a letter from the highest office in the United States of America, you expect it to be error-free.
29 May 2018
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Note 9 may get 8GB RAM, 512GB storage
Samsung is expected to announce its 2018 Galaxy Note flagship, the Galaxy Note 9, later this year.
28 May 2018
IndiaIndia to make a strong bid for NSG membership
India will make another strong bid to enter the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) - a club of 48 countries that deal with nuclear technology and fissile material.
28 May 2018
IndiaConsumer data company MobileWalla secures $12.5mn in Series B funding
US-based next-gen consumer data company MobileWalla has raised $12.5mn in its Series B funding round led by New York-based GCP Capital, with participation for existing investor Madrona Venture Group, and a new investor, ATW Partners.
28 May 2018
South KoreaUS delegation in North-Korea to prepare for summit with Kim
US President Donald Trump said a US team was in North Korea to prepare for the summit between him and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, a meeting he abruptly canceled on Thursday.
28 May 2018
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Note 9 to feature Exynos 9810 processor
Samsung's upcoming Note flagship, the Galaxy Note 9, will feature an Exynos 9810 processor, according to a recent listing spotted on Geekbench - a processor rating platform.
27 May 2018
Indian GovernmentPlanning to study abroad? Here are 8 prestigious international scholarships
Many Indians seek opportunities to study abroad at top universities after Class-12 or graduation. However, many face financial obstacles that often prevent them from pursuing their dreams.
27 May 2018
Donald TrumpUS sends naval warships near China-claimed SCS islands
Even as US President Donald Trump continues wooing China for cooperation on North Korea, the US sent two Navy warships sailing near South China Sea islands today, a move likely to anger Beijing.
27 May 2018
WeChat'Sugar daddy' website riles China, official website blocked on WeChat
Chinese agencies have stepped up clampdown on a US 'dating site' called SeekingArrangement. In the latest move, social media app WeChat has blocked its official website.
27 May 2018
State Bank of India (SBI)#CareerBytes: Going to US for higher-studies? Here're best education-loan options
Many Indian students aspire to pursue higher studies, especially MS (Master of Science), in the US as it's home to many top universities.
27 May 2018
OhioIndian-origin Sikh dies after being shot at in Ohio
A 32-year-old Indian-origin Sikh truck driver, who was shot on May 21 in Ohio, has succumbed to his injuries, with prosecutors saying they will seek a murder charge against 20-year-old accused Broderick Malik Jones Roberts.
