United States of America: News
11 Jun 2020
XNow, Twitter will nudge you to read before retweeting
Twitter is going to new heights to keep conversations healthy on its platform.
10 Jun 2020
MissouriOn Missouri woman's suggestion, Merriam-Webster agrees to relook 'racism' definition
As conversations around racism against the Black community have grown after the death of George Floyd in the United States, the Merriam-Webster dictionary has agreed to change the definition of 'racism'.
10 Jun 2020
George FloydCrossFit CEO resigns over controversial remarks on George Floyd's death
Greg Glassman, the founder and CEO of the US fitness brand CrossFit, has resigned after his remarks over the death of George Floyd sparked a controversy.
09 Jun 2020
Black Lives MatterGeorge Floyd death: Bail raised to $1.25m for accused ex-cop
A former Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering George Floyd has had his bail at up to $1.25 million.
09 Jun 2020
IndiaAmid COVID-19, Google Maps gets features to ensure safe travel
As countries like India begin to come out of lockdown and restart economic activities, Google is racing to launch tools to protect the general public from COVID-19.
09 Jun 2020
Harry PotterJK Rowling row: Daniel Radcliffe apologizes to 'Harry Potter' fans
Harry Potter author JK Rowling was recently criticized for making a series of comments against the transgender community.
08 Jun 2020
New ZealandNew Zealand is coronavirus free: Here's what it did right
As countries around the world continue to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, New Zealand has declared that it is coronavirus free now.
08 Jun 2020
XWhy is JK Rowling being brutally trolled
Author JK Rowling, best known for creating the Harry Potter series, has once again come under fire for making comments against the transgender community.
08 Jun 2020
ZEE5'Chintu Ka Birthday' review: A moving tale of family, war
On paper, the story of a Bihari family stranded in Iraq during the turbulent era of Saddam Hussein's downfall, trying to celebrate their son's birthday, sounds too ambitious.
07 Jun 2020
OxfordCOVID-19 vaccine: What are the latest updates?
With a sporadic increase in the number of cases and deaths, COVID-19 is growing beyond control in India.
06 Jun 2020
Pakistan NewsPakistan: Blogger Cynthia Ritchie accuses ex-Minister Rehman Malik of rape
American blogger Cynthia D. Ritchie has accused former Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik of rape.
06 Jun 2020
MotorolaMotorola's affordable Moto G Fast, Moto E (2020) go official
Motorola has launched its latest budget-friendly smartphones, the Moto G Fast and Moto E (2020), in the US.
06 Jun 2020
RedditReddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian quits board, wants a black replacement
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian has quit from the board of the company he started 15 years ago and wants his position to be filled by a black candidate. Making the major announcement on Friday, he said the decision was long overdue.
06 Jun 2020
KawasakiKawasaki recalls over 1,500 units of Ninja ZX-10R
Kawasaki has issued a recall order for around 1,530 units of Ninja ZX-10R in the US due to a programming fault in the control unit which can cause the engine to backfire.
05 Jun 2020
Walt DisneySinger Chris Trousdale dies of coronavirus at 34
Singer and actor, Chris Trousdale, also a founding member of the former popular boy band Dream Street, has passed away at the age of 34.
04 Jun 2020
Donald TrumpAll sacked cops involved in George Floyd case face charges
After over a week of intense protests in the United States against the death of a Black man in police custody, new charges have been introduced against all four sacked police officers involved.
04 Jun 2020
XZuckerberg says allowing Trump's controversial posts was 'correct' decision
When Twitter moderated a few controversial tweets from US President Donald Trump, all eyes were on what Facebook, its counterpart, would do to deal with similar content on its own platform.
03 Jun 2020
TechnologyApple to iPhone looters: You are being tracked
The riots erupting in the wake of George Floyd's brutal killing has spelled trouble for not just peaceful civilians but also some of the biggest businesses in the US.
03 Jun 2020
IndiaLAC deadlock: India and China to hold Lieutenant General-level talks
After several rounds of meetings between Chinese and Indian militaries didn't douse tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Lieutenant General-level officers will sit on the table on June 6 for conversation.
02 Jun 2020
Donald TrumpUS: Teargas fired at peaceful protest for Trump's photo-op
United States President Donald Trump on Monday said that he would deploy the military if local police cannot stop the violence at protests against the death of George Floyd.
02 Jun 2020
Arvind KejriwalCoronavirus: Kejriwal launches app for information on hospital beds
With a worrying surge in coronavirus cases in Delhi and allegations that Arvind Kejriwal's government isn't disclosing the actual statistics, the chief minister on Tuesday announced that a new mobile application has been launched to give information about the hospital beds in the National Capital.
Remdesivir reportedly approved for COVID-19 treatment in India
Remdesivir has been approved by India's top drug regulator for "restricted emergency use" on COVID-19-infected adults and children.
01 Jun 2020
All India Bakchod'Chintu Ka Birthday': An Indian family-drama set in wartime Iraq
By the looks of its title as well as the cast, Chintu Ka Birthday appears to be a light-hearted Indian family drama set in a small town.
01 Jun 2020
Donald TrumpAs protests continued, Trump was briefly taken to underground bunker
As hundreds of people gathered outside White House on Friday night, to raise their voice against the brutal killing of a black man by a police officer in broad daylight, United States President Donald Trump was briefly taken to an underground bunker, reports said on Monday.
31 May 2020
White HouseUS cities order curfews amid protests against George Floyd's death
As protests against the death of a Black man in police custody continued to intensify in the United States, multiple cities ordered curfews.
31 May 2020
Donald TrumpTrump postpones G7 Summit until September; invites India, Russia, others
United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will be postponing the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) Summit. The US holds the presidency of the G7 this year.
30 May 2020
Black Lives MatterHow the George Floyd case sparked violent protests across US
The death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, has sparked protests across the United States. Floyd died after a white cop knelt on his neck for several minutes during an arrest in Minneapolis.
30 May 2020
World Health OrganizationUS is terminating relationship with WHO, announces Donald Trump
United States President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the US is ending its relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO), over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, which has ravaged his country.
29 May 2020
XFact-checking row: Trump signs executive order targeting social media giants
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to remove certain protections given to social media platforms.
29 May 2020
IndiaIndo-China tensions: Modi not in 'good mood', claims Trump
For the second time in two days, United States President Donald Trump mentioned the ongoing border tensions between India and China, going as far as saying that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unhappy with the country's neighbor.
28 May 2020
MumbaiOverflowing crematoriums and mortuaries: Coronavirus makes last rites painful
While countries, including India, are finding it difficult to keep the number of coronavirus cases low, they are faced with another major problem — cremation of the dead.
27 May 2020
IndiaDoctors should watch out for COVID-19 'false negatives', researchers warn
From India to the US, countries are trying extremely hard to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic.
27 May 2020
SonySony's $1,200-worth flagship phone comes to US without 5G support
Sony has launched its weirdly-named Xperia 1 II (pronounced Xperia 1 Mark 2) in the US.
26 May 2020
SpaceXSpaceX-NASA historic crewed mission: Everything you need to know
On May 27, NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley are scheduled to head up to the International Space Station as part of a crewed mission.
26 May 2020
World Health OrganizationCOVID-19 treatment: WHO halts Hydroxychloroquine trial over safety concerns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has suspended the trial exploring anti-malarial drug Hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment of COVID-19.
24 May 2020
BollywoodFilmmaker Kunal Kohli loses maternal aunt to coronavirus
Bollywood filmmaker Kunal Kohli's maternal aunt passed away in Chicago, United States, after an eight-week battle with the coronavirus.
23 May 2020
TinderTinder will soon allow global matches, video calling: Details here
The outbreak of COVID-19, the worst health crisis of our time, has made social distancing a must in different parts of the world.
23 May 2020
WorldUS Navy tests laser weapon capable of shooting planes mid-air
The US Navy has successfully tested a weapon that can fire targeted beams of high-energy laser to shoot small planes and drones out of the sky.
23 May 2020
Career#CareerBytes: Some useful mobile apps to prepare for CFA Program
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program is one of the most respected certifications and in-demand professional career options in the field of finance.
22 May 2020
Murder72-year-old man killed by son during Zoom call in US
A 72-year-old man was stabbed to death during a call on the video conferencing platform Zoom in New York, United States. The attacker is said to be the 72-year-old's own son.
