United States of America: News
07 Dec 2018
HuaweiChinese media condemns Huawei executive's arrest by the US
Chinese state-run media today condemned the arrest of a top executive of telecom giant Huawei in Canada on a US extradition request as a "despicable rogue's approach" to contain China's high-tech ambitions.
07 Dec 2018
IndiaIn MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani, more witnesses record statement
Three witnesses recorded their statements on Friday against Priya Ramani, who is facing criminal defamation suit filed by former MoS External Affairs MJ Akbar.
07 Dec 2018
AppleApple Watch Series 4 gets ECG feature with watchOS 5.1.2
Back in September, Apple had unveiled the Apple Watch Series 4 and highlighted its key function - the ability to perform an electrocardiogram.
07 Dec 2018
WorldNow, a male birth control gel is on its way
A lot of couples in the world face the problem of unintended or unplanned pregnancy.
07 Dec 2018
GoogleNow, Google Assistant delivers audio news personalized for you
Thanks to the power of Artificial Intelligence, Google Assistant's news delivering capabilities are getting better than ever.
07 Dec 2018
IndonesiaWizPhone is a Rs. 500 phone, but not by Google
Fact-checking, they say, is the first step in journalism. And in the day-and-age of social media and fake news, getting the facts right is all the more crucial.
06 Dec 2018
IndiaRupee falls 54 paise, touches 71 level against US dollar
The rupee depreciated by 54 paise and hit the 71 per dollar mark in early trade today, amid the strengthening of American currency and a weak opening in the domestic equity market.
06 Dec 2018
Priyanka Chopra JonasUS-based publication takes down racist piece on Priyanka
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas's grand wedding has been breaking headlines across the world.
06 Dec 2018
South KoreaIndia is the fourth highest emitter of Carbon Dioxide: Study
India is the fourth highest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world, accounting for 7% of global emissions in 2017, a study said yesterday.
05 Dec 2018
Academy AwardsKevin Hart, of 'Ride Along' fame, to host Oscars 2019
Academy Awards 2019 will be aired on ABC on February 24, and this ceremony has found an emcee in US-based actor and comedian Kevin Hart.
05 Dec 2018
Pakistan NewsTrump's Pakistani 'daughter' misses him, claims he misses her too
US President Donald Trump has quite a long and extended family: he has five children with three wives and nine grandchildren.
05 Dec 2018
Donald TrumpDonald Trump, Melania meet Bush family ahead of ex-President's funeral
US President Donald Trump went in person yesterday to pay his respects to the grieving Bush family in his latest show of peacemaking with the political clan he once fought bitterly.
05 Dec 2018
BrazilWorld's first baby born from womb transplanted from dead donor
In a landmark achievement in the medical sciences, a woman in Brazil, who had received a womb transplant from a dead donor, has given birth to a healthy baby.
04 Dec 2018
New York CityUS: Man loses ring while proposing, police comes to rescue
Proposing to your partner for marriage can never be simple. Especially, if you're nervous or excited, there is a chance your plan may get foiled.
04 Dec 2018
AfghanistanTrump writes to Imran Khan, wants to talk about Taliban
US President Donald Trump has written to Prime Minister Imran Khan, seeking Pakistan's help with stuttering Afghan peace talks and support in bringing the Taliban to the negotiating table to end the 17-year brutal war in its neighboring country, Pakistani officials said yesterday.
04 Dec 2018
OdishaOdisha shelter home sexual abuse: NGO MD taken on remand
The police today took the managing director of an NGO on a two-day remand in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of minors at a shelter home run by the organization in Odisha's Dhenkanal district.
04 Dec 2018
SecurityHow parents are using GPS-equipped ankle monitors to track teens
For years, authorities have been using GPS-equipped ankle monitors to track criminals on parole or house arrest.
04 Dec 2018
Plane CrashAirplane engine falls apart mid-flight; passengers offered complimentary breakfast
Death is inevitable and can hit you anytime.
04 Dec 2018
Trump AdministrationIndia sees US as an important defense partner: Sitharaman
Commencing her five-day official visit to the United States, Union Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman yesterday asserted that New Delhi sees the US as an important partner in the field of defense.
04 Dec 2018
YouTubeThis 7-year-old reviews toys on YouTube, earns Rs. 155cr annually
Being a YouTuber is the new cool these days.
04 Dec 2018
RobotsSoon, robotic dogs could replace CISF's security dogs at airports
While the CISF currently uses dogs - German Shepherds, Labradors, and Belgian Malinois - for airport security, that could soon be a thing of the past.
03 Dec 2018
Arun JaitleyJaitley calls for dismantling trade barriers for faster economic growth
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today called for open borders, saying trading across national boundaries is an "economic imperative of our times" and that barriers to free trade should be dismantled.
02 Dec 2018
HuaweiHuawei is working on its own Android alternative: Details here
For months, we have been hearing that Chinese giant Huawei is working on a way to challenge the omnipresent Android.
02 Dec 2018
IndiaIndia, US air forces to begin 12-day military drill tomorrow
Air forces of India and the US will begin a 12-day military exercise in Kalaikunda and Panagarh air bases in West Bengal from tomorrow with an aim to enhance the operational coordination, officials said.
02 Dec 2018
Priyanka Chopra JonasPriyanka's sangeet pictures are stunning but let's talk about Nick
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have taken it upon themselves to set new relationship goals for us. And their wedding functions in Jodhpur's Umaid Bhawan are giving a new definition to over the top celebrations, not that we are complaining.
02 Dec 2018
AmazonFinally, Amazon Echo speakers are getting Apple Music: Details here
After a long wait, Amazon is bringing Apple Music on its Alexa-powered Echo devices.
02 Dec 2018
IndiaRBI likely to keep interest rate unchanged on December 5
The Reserve Bank is likely to maintain status quo on interest rate in the upcoming monetary policy review on December 5 despite moderation in economic growth and easing inflation, suggested experts.
02 Dec 2018
North KoreaTrump hopes to meet Kim Jong-un in January or February
US President Donald Trump said yesterday he hoped to organize a second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in early 2019, perhaps as soon as January or February.
02 Dec 2018
Disabilities ActBlind man sues Playboy because he can't 'enjoy' its website
Playboy, the lifestyle magazine, has been men's favorite since decades.
01 Dec 2018
ImmigrantsUS: Since 2014, over 20,000 Indians have sought political asylum
More than 20,000 Indians, mostly men, have sought asylum in the US since 2014, according to the latest figures.
01 Dec 2018
H-1B VisaUS proposes changes to H-1B visas; favors highest-paid foreign workers
The Trump administration yesterday proposed major changes to the H-1B application process with the aim of awarding the visa to the most skilled and highest paid foreign workers.
01 Dec 2018
Space NewsVirgin Galactic could send astronauts to space by Christmas
If all goes well for Virgin Galactic, the Richard Branson-owned company might end up sending people to space this year itself - by Christmas.
01 Dec 2018
H-1B VisaNew H-1B rules proposed, might benefit some Indians
In yet another shake-up of H-1B visa rules, the Trump administration, on Friday proposed major changes to the H-1B application process.
01 Dec 2018
Bill ClintonFormer US President, George HW Bush dies at 94
George HW Bush, the 41st President of United States, died on Friday. He was 94 years old.
01 Dec 2018
MicrosoftSoon, US soldiers will use Microsoft HoloLens on battlefield
Soon, US Military soldiers will use Microsoft's HoloLens headsets on the battlefield.
30 Nov 2018
eBayVibrator free with boots? Woman's re-selling plan goes horribly wrong
Don't we all love unintentional surprise gifts? A Rs. 100 note from your jeans' backpocket, or free dessert from a restaurant.
30 Nov 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaHas MeToo shifted focus? Founder Tarana Burke thinks so
MeToo, the movement that gained momentum last October after several sexual assault allegations were leveled against Oscar-winning producer Harvey Weinstein, soon turned into a whirlwind.
30 Nov 2018
ForbesFour Indian-origin women among Forbes' top American women in technology
Four Indian-origin women - Padmasree Warrior, Komal Mangtani, Neha Narkhede, and Kamakshi Sivaramakrishnan - have been named by Forbes magazine in the 2018 list of the 'Top Women in Technology' in the US.
30 Nov 2018
IndiaAfter Starbucks bans porn, YouPorn bans Starbucks products in offices
Porn has always been at the top of the taboo list.
