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18 Sep 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)'Real' depreciation of Indian rupee is at 6-7%, estimates IMF
The real effective depreciation of the Indian rupee this year as compared to Dec'17 is between 6-7%, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which warned that it would jack up the prices of imported goods.
17 Sep 2018
US Supreme CourtWoman accusing Trump's SC nominee of sexual misconduct breaks silence
A woman who had earlier alleged that US President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, had sexually assaulted her, has identified herself.
17 Sep 2018
Donald TrumpAmericans recognizing they don't trust President Trump: Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said yesterday people are increasingly recognizing that President Donald Trump can't be trusted as how it could be possible that he wasn't aware of what's going on during his presidential election campaign.
17 Sep 2018
BusinessRupee breaches 72-mark again, down by 81 paise against USD
The rupee depreciated 81p to 72.65 against the USD in early trade today at the forex market, despite the government's steps to stem a steep fall in the currency.
17 Sep 2018
FlorenceFlooding fears surge as Carolina rivers rise; Wilmington cut off
Catastrophic flooding from Florence spread across the US's Carolinas, with roads to Wilmington cut off by the epic deluge and muddy river water swamping entire neighborhoods kilometers inland.
17 Sep 2018
Hollywood#SeriesInFocus: Everyone needs 'This Is Us' in their lives. Period!
Is it possible to touch serious topics like Racism, complex family bonds, foster parenting, relationships, in one series? It is.
16 Sep 2018
ISISWant relationship advice? Go stream Daniel Sloss' stand-up on Netflix
Daniel Sloss is just 28 years old, but he understands more about relationships, sharing and parenting, than a lot of people to have lived on earth.
16 Sep 2018
Johnson & JohnsonJohnson & Johnson claims Indian victims' pleas are 'unreasonable'
Pharma giant Johnson & Johnson, which is facing lawsuit over its faulty hip implants, told National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) that demands of Indian patients were 'unreasonable and undue', as they filed the lawsuit only after knowing about the US settlement.
16 Sep 2018
AustraliaSurvey reveals what affects the productivity of most employees
The productivity of most employees is impacted by unrelated tasks and administrative work as 86% in a survey feel that they lose time each day on work-specific tasks but unrelated to their core job.
16 Sep 2018
South KoreaTrump ready to impose new tariffs on $200bn-worth Chinese goods
President Donald Trump is going ahead with plans to impose new tariffs on about $200 billion of Chinese imports, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.
15 Sep 2018
MumbaiBritish Boarding Schools Show to be held in Delhi, Mumbai
A show next month seeks to expose discerning Indian families to the concept of a UK boarding school education and the benefits that such an experience can bring for a student.
15 Sep 2018
Ajit DovalDoval discusses 'future direction' of Indo-US ties with Pompeo, Mattis
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval yesterday held "broad-based" talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Defense Secretary James Mattis, and his American counterpart John Bolton during which they discussed the "future direction" of the strategic Indo-US ties.
14 Sep 2018
WhatsApp#TechBytes: 5 best driving apps every car owner must download
Focusing on road without getting disturbed by unwanted impediments such as traffic, calls, or texts is quite difficult these days. But, how about apps that make your driving experience fun and much safer?
14 Sep 2018
IndiaIndia should shed 'world's largest arms importer' tag: Official
Secretary in Department of Defense Production (DP) Ajay Kumar today said India has overtaken China as the world's largest arms importer and should shed the tag.
14 Sep 2018
MumbaiFuel prices hiked; petrol costlier by 28p, diesel up 22p
Petrol and diesel prices today scaled new highs as rates were increased on account of rupee depreciation and rise in international oil rates.
14 Sep 2018
H-1B VisaUS firm violates labor provisions, asked to pay $300,000 penalty
A US-based IT staffing company has been asked to pay over $300,000 (over Rs. 2cr) to 12 H-1B employees for paying them far below their salary and imposed a penalty of over $45,000 (Rs. 32L) for violating the labor provisions.
13 Sep 2018
South KoreaUS House votes to ban eating of dogs and cats
A resolution has been passed in the US House of Representatives asking countries like China, South Korea, Vietnam, and India to end the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption, saying there is no place for such practices in a compassionate society.
13 Sep 2018
Pakistan NewsDecision to suspend aid to Pakistan wasn't taken lightly: US
The US decision to suspend military aid to nuclear-armed Pakistan wasn't taken lightly, as the Trump administration was concerned that the South Asian country's atomic weapons could fall into the hands of the terrorists, said John Bolton, National Security Adviser of the United States.
13 Sep 2018
HurricaneHurricane Florence to devastate the US east coast starting today
An enormous hurricane called Florence is headed towards the East Coast of the United States and is expected to make landfall on Thursday along the North Carolina coast.
13 Sep 2018
H-1B VisaThe US has found another way to deny H-1B visas
On Tuesday, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented a new rule that allows US authorities to reject visa applications, petitions, and requests over mistakes and missing documents without giving an applicant the chance to correct the error.
13 Sep 2018
Donald TrumpWon't tolerate any form of foreign meddling in elections: Trump
The United States will not tolerate any form of foreign interference in its elections, US President Donald Trump said yesterday after signing an executive order that initiates actions, including sanctions, against foreign entities who meddle or even attempt to interfere in US polls.
13 Sep 2018
IndiaWill continue advocating for India's membership in NSG: US
India hasn't been able to secure membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) because of China's veto, a Trump Administration official said today, asserting that the US will continue advocating for India's membership in the group as it meets all the criteria.
13 Sep 2018
Mass ShootingUS: Gunman kills five, including wife, shoots self later
On Wednesday, a gunman killed his wife and four others before turning the weapon to himself, police officials said.
12 Sep 2018
Russia NewsRussia's Putin and China's Jinping flip pancakes during economic forum
On the sidelines of an economic forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin flipped pancakes with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, on Tuesday.
11 Sep 2018
Nitin GadkariFuel will cost lower if we follow Gadkari's advice. Really?
On Monday, Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways, urged the farmers in Chhattisgarh, to make Ethanol and replace the petrol and diesel with it.
11 Sep 2018
Computer ScienceIndia-born woman student to get 'Young Scholar' award in US
Rajalakshmi Nandakumar, an India-born woman scholar in the US, has been chosen for a prestigious award for her work to help detect potentially life-threatening health issues using smartphones.
11 Sep 2018
IndiaNRI body seeks Indian citizenship to Hindu immigrants from Bangladesh
A group of some Indian-American organizations in the US has launched a campaign seeking Indian citizenship to Hindu immigrants from Bangladesh who have been left out of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam.
11 Sep 2018
Pakistan NewsUS wants Pakistan to fully cooperate in war against terrorism
The US has conveyed to Pakistan that it wants Islamabad to cooperate fully in the war against terrorism as it is a matter of "extraordinary importance" to America, US President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor John Bolton said.
11 Sep 2018
IndiaFirst 2+2 Dialogue was consequential and a strategic milestone: US
The first India-US 2+2 Dialogue in New Delhi was consequential and a strategic milestone, a Trump administration official said yesterday, asserting the decisions taken during the talks propelled the bilateral relationship to a new level.
11 Sep 2018
Donald TrumpChina promises to hit back if Trump imposes new tariffs
China on Monday promised retaliation if US President Donald Trump escalates their tariff battle, raising the risk Beijing might target operations of American companies as it runs out of imports for penalties.
10 Sep 2018
Mumbai#PNBScam: Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Nirav Modi's sister
Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice (RCN) against Purvi Modi, a Belgian national and absconding billionaire jeweler Nirav Modi's sister, in connection with the alleged $2 billion PNB money laundering case, officials said Monday.
10 Sep 2018
AppleApple's 2018 iPhones: Naming, specs, price, launch and availability
On September 12, Apple will unveil its latest batch of iPhones including two premium OLED iPhones and a cheaper LCD iPhone.
10 Sep 2018
Russia NewsRussia accuses US of using white phosphorous bombs in Syria
Russia on Sunday accused the United States of carrying out bombing using white phosphorous in eastern Syria against military targets in civilian areas, which is banned under international law.
10 Sep 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Rupee sinks to new low of 72.18 against USD
The rupee today slumped to a fresh record low of 72.18 by falling 45 paise against the US dollar on strong demand for the US currency from importers.
09 Sep 2018
Indian GovernmentPetrol, diesel prices hiked again. Here are revised fuel rates
Petrol and diesel prices set new records today as they continued their upward march on fall in rupee and surge in global crude oil rates.
08 Sep 2018
New York CityHong Kong is home to most ultra-wealthy people, not NYC
New York City, the largest city of US, has been toppled by Asia's giant Hong Kong, as the home to the maximum number of ultra-wealthy people.
08 Sep 2018
DallasUS: Cop enters home thinking it's hers, shoots owner dead
In a heart-breaking incident, a police officer in Dallas shot her neighbor after entering his home, thinking it was her apartment.
08 Sep 2018
Priyanka Chopra JonasNick Jonas reveals what Priyanka wants as their couple nickname
American singer Nick Jonas has opened up about his engagement to actor Priyanka Chopra as he jokingly revealed that their celebrity couple nickname will be 'Prick'.
08 Sep 2018
Washington DCIIT Kharagpur delegation visiting US to hire researchers
As part of the international outreach program, an IIT Kharagpur delegation is visiting the US to meet researchers looking for a career in the best higher education and R&D institution in India.
08 Sep 2018
YouTubeYouTube acquires documentary on Kailash Satyarthi, 'The Price of Free'
American video-sharing website YouTube has acquired the award-winning documentary on the work of Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi and will bring the Indian activist's sustained efforts to end child labor to a global audience.
