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27 Mar 2017

Nike

China: Fitness boom gets sportswear firms take a growing interest

US is the biggest market for sportswear, but right now athletic wear companies are shifting focus to cater to the growing market of China.

27 Mar 2017

Tata

$100,000 raised for Kansas shooting survivor

The Indian-American community honoured 24-year old Ian Grillot, who was shot at for standing up to the Kansas city shooter, as 'A True American Hero' at the 14th annual gala of India House Houston.

27 Mar 2017

Donald Trump

Trump promises better alternative to Obamacare

US President Donald Trump clarified that his administration would soon unveil an improved healthcare alternative to Obamacare.

26 Mar 2017

Las Vegas

Gunman kills one and surrenders on Las Vegas strip

A man pulled out a gun and began shooting passengers inside a double decker bus on the Las Vegas strip.

26 Mar 2017

India

India US relations: Doval in Washington to improve security ties

Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval visited Washington to meet his counterpart McMaster and US defence secretary James Mattis, in an attempt to strengthen bilateral security ties.

26 Mar 2017

ISIS

Police: London Parliament attacker acted alone

London Metropolitan Police said that based on investigations, it appeared that the perpetrator of the London Parliament attacks worked alone.

26 Mar 2017

ISIS

Airstrikes in Mosul: Reports of over 200 civilian deaths

In March, the UN raised concerns after reports that over 200 people were killed in airstrikes in Iraq's Islamic State-held Mosul.

26 Mar 2017

World

Dalai Lama's Brahmaputra involvement might anger China

The Dalai Lama's move to visit Assam's Guwahati during the Namami Brahmaputra festival on April 2 could elicit an angry response from China, which has already warned of strained ties due to his planned Arunachal visit next month.

25 Mar 2017

Las Vegas

Panicked guests flee Bellagio after burglary scare

The famous Bellagio in Las Vegas witnessed a supposed burglary sending its guests panicking in the wee hours of the morning.

25 Mar 2017

Red Robin

Man shouts: "Go back to Lebanon" to an American-Sikh girl

Rajpreet Heir- a Sikh, witnessed a man shouting and saying: "You don't belong in this country," and asked her to "go back to Lebanon" in Manhattan.

25 Mar 2017

India

Dhaka airport attack: Islamic State claims responsibility

IS has claimed responsibility for a blast near a police check-post at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport intersection in Dhaka on March 24.

25 Mar 2017

Himachal Pradesh

Leh & Ladakh: Tunnels to improve connectivity to Chinese frontiers

Even as the strategic Rohtang tunnel is running two years behind schedule, the Defence Ministry decided to construct four more tunnels to improve all-weather connectivity to treacherous roads connecting Chinese frontiers and Leh and Ladakh.

25 Mar 2017

Donald Trump

Trump withdraws healthcare bill, Obamacare to remain

In his first major setback, US President Donald Trump's administration had to withdraw his proposed healthcare bill due to lack of votes.

24 Mar 2017

Russia News

Former Russian lawmaker shot dead in Ukraine

Former Communist lawmaker Denis Voronenkov, wanted by Moscow, was shot dead in broad daylight in Kiev, in what Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko called an "act of state terrorism".

24 Mar 2017

World

Egypt's Hosni Mubarak freed from detention after six years

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been released from prison after a top Egyptian court cleared him in the deaths of over 800 protesters in clashes with security forces in 2011.

24 Mar 2017

Donald Trump

Trump approves Keystone pipeline with TransCanada

US President Donald Trump has approved the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.

24 Mar 2017

ISIS

Fresh arrest over London Parliament attack

Authorities in London said they made two "significant" arrests over the London Parliament attack, taking the total number of arrests to 9.

24 Mar 2017

ISIS

Is terrorism becoming a fact of life in Europe?

Terrorist attacks inside Europe have begun taking place with an alarming frequency.

24 Mar 2017

Donald Trump

Trump surveillance: Republican Nunes apologizes over handling of info

Republican head of the US House of Representatives Intelligence Committee Devin Nunes apologized after facing criticism for calling a news conference to discuss allegations about spy agency's surveillance of President Donald Trump and his team.

24 Mar 2017

Donald Trump

Trump "done talking" on proposed healthcare bill, demands support

Ahead of a vote on "Trumpcare", US President Donald Trump warned lawmakers that he would leave Obamacare in place and move on to other reforms if they don't support the new healthcare bill.

24 Mar 2017

Donald Trump

H-1B visa curbs: Government says IT Industry need not worry

On Thursday, the Centre said there is no reason to be concerned about the H-1B visa regulations or the job security of Indian IT professionals as the government is currently in talks with the Trump administration about the same.

24 Mar 2017

ISIS

UK Parliament attacker named Khalid Masood by London Police

On Thursday, London Police named British-born Khalid Masood as the perpetrator of the Parliament attack.

23 Mar 2017

Donald Trump

Report suggests Trump's campaign manager has ties to Moscow

Reports have suggested that Donald trump's campaign manager, Paul Manafort had extensive links to Moscow, and was involved with Russian individuals in an attempt to "greatly benefit the Putin Government."

23 Mar 2017

ISIS

UK Parliament attack: ISIS claims responsibility

British police have identified and arrested 7 individuals connected to the attack on the UK Parliament.

23 Mar 2017

Brazil

Brazil Space Program: Launches first defense and communications satellite

Brazil has embarked upon it space program, aiming to send domestically built satellites into space using their own rockets.

23 Mar 2017

ISIS

UK Parliament attack claims 5 lives, injures 40

On Wednesday, a car drove into pedestrians outside the British Parliament houses; a policeman was also stabbed by a possible IS-inspired terrorist.

23 Mar 2017

Pakistan News

Indus Waters Treaty: Indian sources deny meet with Pakistan

After Pakistan announced a meet with Indian officials in April on the Indus Waters Treaty, sources in New Delhi said it is unlikely in the present bilateral environment. They also denied having received any intimation from the World Bank regarding a meet.

22 Mar 2017

ISIS

UK Houses of Parliament: Gunshots fired, Parliament on lockdown

The Houses of Parliament and Palace of Westminster are on lockdown after shots were fired outside the Parliament.

22 Mar 2017

Donald Trump

Donald Trump signs bill authorising crewed NASA mission to Mars

Opening new vistas for human exploration of space, US President Donald Trump authorized almost $20bn for NASA programmes in 2018, directing it to plan a "crewed mission to Mars in the 2030s".

22 Mar 2017

US Senate

Neil Gorsuch vows independence from President Trump

US President Donald Trump's nominee for justice, Neil Gorsuch, vowed independence and assured he wouldn't hesitate to rule against Trump, at the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing.

22 Mar 2017

South Korea

NKorean missile reportedly explodes seconds after launch

SKorean defence officials said a missile launch by the North failed, but didn't comment on what was being tested, or how many were fired.

22 Mar 2017

Sri Lanka

China to push for Silk Road implementation after UNSC resolution

Despite Indian concerns, China says it will push for implementation of its Silk Road initiative after a UN Security Council resolution on it was unanimously adopted.

22 Mar 2017

Pakistan News

Indian, Pakistani officials to meet over Kishanganga, Ratle projects

India and Pakistani officials will meet in Washington during April 11-13 to discuss the Kishanganga and Ratle hydropower projects.

21 Mar 2017

Donald Trump

Taiwan urges US, China to not use it for self-interests

Ahead of an expected meeting between US and Chinese officials, Taiwan said it has to safeguard its own interests.

21 Mar 2017

Theresa May

Scottish Independence: Scotland could be independent, says Lord King

Lord Mervyn King, ex-Governor of the Bank of England, said Scotland "could be an independent country" but would "risk" taking a hit to its public finances if oil revenues fall.

21 Mar 2017

Red Robin

Indian-Americans protest at White House over rising hate crimes

Scores of Indian-Americans held a peaceful rally in front of the White House, seeking President Donald Trump's intervention in the recent hate crimes across the country.

21 Mar 2017

Shiv Nadar

Forbes 2017 Billionaires list is finally out

Every year Forbes magazine releases a complete list of the world's wealthiest individuals.

21 Mar 2017

South Korea

No more Brazilian meat: says China, EU

Following accusations of improprieties in Brazilian meat industry, countries including China, EU and South Korea announced restrictions curtailing Brazilian meat imports.

21 Mar 2017

Michael Flynn

FBI confirms investigation into alleged Russian interference in US elections

FBI Director James Comey confirmed for the first time that the agency is investigating Russian interference in the US presidential elections of November 2016.

21 Mar 2017

US Senate

High-stakes hearing for confirmation of Trump's justice nominee begins

A US Senate Committee began a hearing on on March 20 on confirmation of Neil Gorsuch, President Donald Trump's nominee for justice.