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27 Mar 2017
NikeChina: 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 TrumpTrump 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 VegasGunman 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
IndiaIndia 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
ISISPolice: 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
ISISAirstrikes 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
WorldDalai 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 VegasPanicked 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 RobinMan 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
IndiaDhaka 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 PradeshLeh & 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 TrumpTrump 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 NewsFormer 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
WorldEgypt'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 TrumpTrump approves Keystone pipeline with TransCanada
US President Donald Trump has approved the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.
24 Mar 2017
ISISFresh 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
ISISIs terrorism becoming a fact of life in Europe?
Terrorist attacks inside Europe have begun taking place with an alarming frequency.
24 Mar 2017
Donald TrumpTrump 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 TrumpTrump "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 TrumpH-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
ISISUK 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 TrumpReport 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
ISISUK Parliament attack: ISIS claims responsibility
British police have identified and arrested 7 individuals connected to the attack on the UK Parliament.
23 Mar 2017
BrazilBrazil 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
ISISUK 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 NewsIndus 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
ISISUK 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 TrumpDonald 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 SenateNeil 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 KoreaNKorean 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 LankaChina 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 NewsIndian, 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 TrumpTaiwan 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 MayScottish 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 RobinIndian-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 NadarForbes 2017 Billionaires list is finally out
Every year Forbes magazine releases a complete list of the world's wealthiest individuals.
21 Mar 2017
South KoreaNo 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 FlynnFBI 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 SenateHigh-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.