United States of America: News
02 Feb 2017
Donald TrumpTrump meets drugmakers on behalf of medicare
President Trump recently met pharma industry leaders at the White House.
01 Feb 2017
IndiaMumbai hospitals under the scanner for overcharging
Lilavati Hospital, Asian Heart Institute, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Global Hospitals, Hiranandani Hospital and HN Reliance Foundation were found selling packaged commodities at prices far above the MRP.
01 Feb 2017
BusinessPiramal buys intrathecal spasticity drug from UK's Mallinckrodt
Piramal Enterprises would buy a drug portfolio for Rs 1,160 crore from UK-based Mallinckrodt LLC for treating spasticity (muscle disorder) and pain management.
31 Jan 2017
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia to introduce taxes for citizens
Reeling from the fallout of the massive fiscal deficit in the kingdom last year, Saudi Arabia's cabinet approved the unified agreement on Value Added Tax and selective taxes in the Gulf Cooperation Council states.
31 Jan 2017
ToyotaVolkswagen trumps Toyota to be world's largest carmaker
Japanese carmaker Toyota has lost its title of being the world's biggest carmaker to German giant, Volkswagen.
31 Jan 2017
FoxconnApple's indifference to President Trump's demands
President Trump, who is pushing hard for American goods to be "made in America", vowed during his campaign that he would force Apple to start producing on US soil.
31 Jan 2017
Donald TrumpDonations to 'American Civil Liberties Union' up by six-times
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) reportedly received $24.1 million in online donations post President Trump's signing of ban order.
30 Jan 2017
SpaceXAmerica and its most famous immigrants
Immigrants from across the world have migrated to the US for a better life.
30 Jan 2017
Miss IndiaMiss France Iris Mittenaere wins Miss Universe 2017
24-year-old Miss France Iris Mittenaere won the Miss Universe 2017 title held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Metro Manila, Philippines.
30 Jan 2017
Washington DCDonald Trump's decision to ban refugees and immigrants
On Friday, Donald Trump signed an executive order which suspended the intake of refugees from Syria for 120 days, and blocked immigration from Syria, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Sudan and Somalia for 90 days.
28 Jan 2017
Donald TrumpPM Theresa May and President Trump address press conference
President Donald Trump's first meeting with a foreign head of state, took place yesterday.
28 Jan 2017
Johnson & JohnsonJohnson & Johnson buying Swiss biotech firm Actelion for $30bn
American healthcare major Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is acquiring Swiss biotech firm Actelion in a $30 billion all-cash deal.
27 Jan 2017
Navi MumbaiDon't create a point of view: SRK tells media
In a recent interview, SRK blamed the media for questioning the absence of an "Indian Meryl Streep", referring to her speech about Trump.
27 Jan 2017
Bharat PetroleumHP introduces indigenous fuel for high-end cars
State-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HP) is launching a high performance fuel, poWer 99, targeting automobiles in the luxury and high-end segment.
27 Jan 2017
Donald TrumpNuclear 'Doomsday Clock' 2.5-mins closer to midnight after Trump's statements
The US-based Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved its symbolic "Doomsday Clock" 2 minutes 30 seconds closer to midnight.
27 Jan 2017
AppleIs Apple really making an iCar?
Although Apple has not commented on any plans to make an electric car, there are rumours abound which say that Apple is making an electric car with autonomous driving features.
26 Jan 2017
Goldman SachsIndian techie sells company for $3.7bn to Cisco
Jyoti Bansal, an IIT Delhi alumnus, has sold his company AppDynamics to Cisco for $3.7 billion.
24 Jan 2017
Donald TrumpTrump pulls America out of TPP trade deal
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the US from the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal.
20 Jan 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaThe 58th US Presidential Inauguration: All eyes on Trump!
Donald Trump's inauguration is almost upon us; the 45th President of the United States would assume office ten weeks after a stunning Presidential Election.
20 Jan 2017
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Thane girl at Donald Trump's inauguration
Oishika Neogi, a resident of Thane will be attending Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.
20 Jan 2017
Jet AirwaysKorean Air uses stun guns on unruly passengers
Reports stated that Korean Air used stun guns at least 5 times on unruly passengers aboard their aircraft.
19 Jan 2017
Russia NewsBarack Obama gives final press conference as president
Barack Obama covered a range of issues during his last press conference as president.
19 Jan 2017
Donald TrumpUS journos: We decide how to serve readers, no Trump
In a strongly-worded statement, the American press corps has told Donald Trump that he wont be able to stifle or manipulate content in the media.
17 Jan 2017
EnglandFootball coach Stephen Constantine to leave India after his term?
While there have been talks about extension of his contract, India's national football team coach Stephen has plans of joining a League A team in Australia after February.
15 Jan 2017
El SalvadorEl Salvador goes 24 hours without a single murder
An average Wednesday in El Salvador turned out to be a remarkable one, not because of what happened, but because of what didn't.
15 Jan 2017
Russia NewsUnemployment expected to rise globally in 2017
International Labour Organization launched 'World Employment and Social Outlook - Trends 2017' providing forecasts for global unemployment in 2017 and 2018.
15 Jan 2017
WorldUS to issue $100 coin featuring African-American Lady Liberty
The United States would issue a commemorative $100 gold coin depicting Lady Liberty as an African-American for the first time.
