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22 Jun 2022
Afghanistan280 killed as powerful quake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Afghanistan
At least 280 people were killed as a powerful earthquake jolted Afghanistan early on Wednesday, BBC reported.
30 May 2022
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)India's Q4 GDP pegged at 2.7%, lower than Q3: Experts
According to SBI's economists, the upcoming release of official statistics for economic performance is likely to show 2.7% growth for the January-March quarter and 8.5% growth for FY22.
16 Jul 2021
AfghanistanPulitzer-winning Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui killed in Afghanistan
Danish Siddiqui, a Pulitzer Prize-winning Indian photojournalist, was killed in clashes in the Kandahar province of Afghanistan on Thursday night.
16 Jul 2021
AfghanistanIndian photojournalist, Danish Siddiqui, killed in Afghanistan's Kandahar province
Danish Siddiqui, a Pulitzer Prize-winning Indian photojournalist, who was working with Reuters news agency has been killed in Afghanistan while covering clashes between Afghan troops and the Taliban.
01 Apr 2021
IndiaIndia's annual electricity use down first time in 35 years
The annual electricity use in India fell for the first time in at least 35 years during the financial year ending March 2021, a government data analysis by Reuters shows.
22 Jan 2021
CoronavirusFever, caused by illicit vaccines, takes over Chinese pig farms
China, which has been struggling to change the globe's outlook about its role in the coronavirus pandemic, has now been hit by another infectious disease — pigs are catching a fever that may have been triggered due to illicit vaccines, a Reuters report said.
21 Jan 2021
FlipkartIndia's planned foreign investment policy changes could hurt Amazon
Sources informed Reuters of Indian government's plans to change foreign investment policies that could impact the e-commerce giants like Amazon and Walmart.
19 Jan 2021
TeslaIndia to hike import duties on smartphones, electronics, etc.: Report
India is reportedly considering a hike in import duties by 5-10% on smartphones, electronic components, and appliances among more than 50 items in the upcoming Union Budget.
23 Dec 2020
IndiaIndian government could approve Oxford-AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine by next week
The coronavirus vaccine, developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca, is likely to get approval from the Indian government for emergency use by next week, two people privy to the development told Reuters.
18 Dec 2020
EuropeHyundai to end sales of KONA EVs in South Korea
South Korean automaker Hyundai will stop selling the KONA EV in its home country following a series of fires and faulty brake systems that prompted the company to recall the electric car in huge numbers.
06 Dec 2020
SamsungSamsung may discontinue the Galaxy Note series in 2021
Samsung may discontinue its flagship, stylus-equipped Galaxy Note series next year, as per Reuters.
04 Dec 2020
Australian OpenWTA plan to start the 2021 season outside Australia
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) is planning to start the 2021 season in first week of January outside Australia.
28 Nov 2020
Diego MaradonaMaradona's 'Hand of God' jersey could be available for sale
According to an American sports memorabilia expert, the iconic 'Hand of God' jersey worn by football legend Diego Maradona during Argentina's win over England at the 1986 World Cup quarter-final could be available for sale at $2 million.
10 Nov 2020
PfizerMeet the husband-wife duo behind Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine
United States pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and German biotech firm BioNTech had on Monday announced that their COVID-19 vaccine candidate is over 90% effective based on initial data from a large study.
05 Nov 2020
IndiaBharat Biotech's coronavirus vaccine could be out by February 2021
The coronavirus vaccine being developed by Bharat Biotech could be launched by February, months earlier than expected, an official from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), told Reuters on Thursday.
17 Oct 2020
ParisPresident Macron calls teacher's beheading in France "Islamist terrorist attack"
The teacher, who showed caricatures of Prophet Muhammad to his class, became a victim of an Islamist terrorist attack, President Emmanuel Macron said.
01 Oct 2020
United States of AmericaSwatch Group hit by cyberattack, operations affected
Swatch Group, the biggest watch manufacturer in the world, has been hit by a cyberattack.
12 Sep 2020
Trump AdministrationChina may let TikTok face US ban: Here's why
Chinese giant ByteDance is running out of time to comply with the Donald Trump administration's 'sell or close' order for TikTok US.
26 Aug 2020
IndiaAmazon accused of unfair business practices in India: Details here
Amazon's antitrust troubles are not just limited to the United States or the European Union.
20 Aug 2020
India26% Indians already infected, hence immune to COVID-19: Thyrocare study
Even as COVID-19 continues to keep most of India home-bound, the crisis, worst to be seen in a century, is nowhere near an end.
16 Aug 2020
Donald TrumpUS President Donald Trump's younger brother, Robert, dies at 71
The younger brother of United States President Donald Trump, Robert Trump, has died. President Trump announced the news of Robert's passing in a statement.
15 Aug 2020
OdishaFlipkart is gearing up to deliver alcohol in India
After groceries, essentials, and travel bookings, e-commerce major Flipkart is looking to expand into the alcohol delivery category, Reuters has reported.
06 Aug 2020
LebanonLebanon: Bride, whose wedding video captured Beirut's explosion, recalls horror
On Tuesday, when Lebanon's capital Beirut was jolted by a catastrophic explosion, US-based doctor, Israa Seblani, was getting herself filmed in her white dress. Her wedding video captured parts of the blast, that overturned cars and shook buildings miles away from the seaside city.
01 Aug 2020
VaccineChinese hackers targeted COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna: Report
Last week, the US Justice Department charged two China-linked hackers, Li Xiaoyu and Dong Jiazhi, with stealing valuable data from organizations in the US and around the world.
26 Jul 2020
IndiaJack Ma summoned by Indian court over censorship allegations
China's Alibaba and its billionaire founder Jack Ma have both been summoned by an Indian court over allegations of censoring content and spreading fake news.
16 Jul 2020
IndiaIndia begins questioning of owners of banned Chinese apps
Late last month, India's Information Technology Ministry banned 59 Chinese applications, deeming them "prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defense of India, security of state and public order".
12 Jul 2020
IndiaApple is planning to shift China production to India: Report
Apple's contract manufacturer Foxconn is set to invest up to $1 billion in its Chennai plant in India.
07 Jul 2020
Hong KongHong Kong releases new details of China's national security law
New details of China's controversial national security law were unveiled by Hong Kong on Monday.
06 Jul 2020
SpainCoronavirus: Large-scale Spanish study finds only 5% people developed antibodies
A large-scale study in Spain has found that only 5% of the population has developed antibodies against COVID-19.
18 Jun 2020
GoogleSpyware found in Chrome extensions used by millions: Details here
Dozens of extensions, operating through Google Chrome, have been found to be carrying spyware.
04 Jun 2020
Bharti AirtelAmazon may invest $2 billion (Rs. 15,000cr) in Airtel: Report
After Facebook's multi-billion-dollar investment in Jio Platforms, e-commerce giant Amazon is moving to strike a deal with its competitor - Bharti Airtel.
14 May 2020
Reliance IndustriesNow, JioPhone users can use Aarogya Setu: Details here
India's COVID-19 contact-tracer, Aarogya Setu, is now being rolled-out on JioPhones, the low-cost 4G-enabled feature phones sold by Reliance Industries.
20 Apr 2020
Bob DylanDylan's 'The Times' lyrics up for sale for $2.2 million
Bob Dylan's thoughts and words are worth millions of dollars, literally!
09 Apr 2020
New York CityNYC couple sees trucks remove 'string of bodies' outside apartment
As the coronavirus pandemic intensifies in the United States, scenes become grimmer in the eastern state of New York.
03 Apr 2020
IranAmid coronavirus crisis, Iran-linked hackers tried accessing WHO staff emails
The outbreak of COVID-19 around the world - and the fear stemming from it - has made hackers more potent in their activities.
02 Apr 2020
Pakistan NewsPakistan court commutes US journalist Daniel Pearl murder-convict's death sentence
A Pakistan court on Thursday commuted the death sentence of a convict in the 2002 murder of United States journalist Daniel Pearl.
01 Apr 2020
IsraelIsrael's defense lab starts testing COVID-19 vaccine
After US and China, Israel is also inching closer to creating a vaccine for the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19.
09 Mar 2020
Russia NewsOil plunges 30% as Saudis begin price war with Russia
Oil prices crashed by 30% on Monday after Saudi Arabia slashed prices launching a price war against Russia.
05 Mar 2020
CoronavirusChina approves use of arthritis drug Actemra against coronavirus infections
China is hoping to put a decade-old drug to use as it grapples with an outbreak of the deadly novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19.
28 Feb 2020
KeralaUS spy agencies monitoring coronavirus outbreak; concerned about India: Report
Intelligence agencies of the United States have reportedly been monitoring the global spread of the coronavirus and bear concerns about India's ability to tackle the outbreak.
14 Feb 2020
WuhanOne family's tragedy as Chinese authorities fail to contain coronavirus
Two weeks ago, brothers Wang Xiangkai and Wang Xiangyou arrived at a hotel converted into a temporary coronavirus quarantine facility in Wuhan.
12 Feb 2020
Formula 1F1: Chinese GP expected to be postponed over coronavirus outbreak
The 2020 season of the Formula 1 is set to start with the Australian Grand Prix from March 15 onwards.
08 Feb 2020
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning#DeepFakes: Reuters develops AI capable of producing presenter-led videos
The role of artificial intelligence in journalism is hotly-debated, mainly due to the risks of involving machines in the practice of unbiased reporting.
13 Jan 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Retail inflation recorded at 7.35% in December, highest in 5-years
India's retail inflation stood at 7.35% in December last year mainly due to the rise in vegetable prices, data released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) revealed on Monday.
13 Jan 2020
WalmartWalmart India fires over 50 employees, including top executives
In a major shocker, Walmart Inc., the largest retailer in the world, has taken the decision to lay off more than 50 of its employees in India, including a bunch of senior-to-mid level executives.
11 Jan 2020
AppleApple could share its 'Daisy' robot to boost electronics' recycling
In a bid to reduce reliance on minerals extracted from mines, Apple is pushing the use of Daisy, the robot it deploys to disassemble devices and reclaim valuable materials for reuse in electronics.
28 Oct 2019
Mexico42 skulls, fetus, 'satanic' altar found from Mexico cartel's den
Over 40 skulls have been found from the den of a drug cartel in Mexico City during a police raid this week.
02 Sep 2019
ParisNow, there's a noise radar to detect, fine loud cars
Catching traffic offenders has never been easy, but over the last few years, authorities across the world have been deploying sophisticated AI-powered technologies to make the process a tad easier.
24 May 2019
Narendra ModiArun Jaitley might not return as Finance Minister: Report
After a resounding victory in 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon take up the task of forming his cabinet.
07 May 2019
MyanmarMyanmar: Jailed Reuters journalists walk free after 500 days
Two Reuters journalists, convicted in Myanmar under Official Secrets Act, were released on Tuesday after spending 500 days in prison.
27 Dec 2018
IndiaSoon, Apple may start assembly of high-end iPhones in India
In a fresh development, Reuters has reported that Apple may soon expand its assembly line and start the production of top-of-the-line iPhones in India.
22 Dec 2018
Tamil Nadu#SterliteViolence: Fleeing protesters were killed by shots to head, chest
In an exclusive report, Reuters has shed more light on the death of 13 people who were part of the anti-Sterlite protests that rocked Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu in May.
11 Dec 2018
Saudi ArabiaJamal Khashoggi among journalists named TIME Person of the Year
TIME magazine has finally released its much-awaited Person of the Year 2018, and a handful of journalists whose work landed them in jail or cost them their lives have been awarded the coveted title collectively.
19 Sep 2018
IndiaPNB Scam: India's largest law firm under investigators' scanners
According to Reuters, India's largest law firm, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) has come under scrutiny in connection with the Rs. 14,000cr PNB scam after investigators seized documents relating to the scam from CAM premises.
13 Sep 2018
MyanmarMyanmar: Journalists' sentence garners criticism, but Suu Kyi defends decision
Amid widespread international criticism over the arrest of two Reuters journalists in Myanmar, the country's de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has defended the court's verdict and said the two were imprisoned as per the law.
03 Sep 2018
MyanmarMyanmar: Two journalists, who covered Rohingya violence, jailed for 7-years
On Monday, a Myanmar court sentenced two Reuters journalists to seven years of prison for illegal possession of state secrets. Their trial lasted for 8 months.
30 Apr 2018
AfghanistanTwo blasts in Kabul kill 21, including AFP photographer
Twin blasts in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, on Monday morning, killed at least 21 including AFP's chief photographer Shah Marai.
20 Apr 2018
MyanmarTwo Indian photojournalists part of Reuters Pulitzer Prize winning team
Every photo tells a story and a Reuters team of photojournalists did exactly that when they captured the plight of nearly 600,000 Rohingya refugees desperately trying to flee Myanmar and come to Bangladesh in 2017.
09 Nov 2017
North KoreaAre North Korean diplomats involved in Pakistan's illicit liquor business?
Last month, the home of a North Korean diplomat in Islamabad, was robbed.
04 Sep 2017
CryptocurrencyHow to secure cryptocurrency? Do's and Don'ts
Cryptocurrency is rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting avenues to invest due to the great return over investments.
16 Aug 2017
Sierra LeoneSierra Leone mudslides: President Koroma appeals for urgent help
Overwhelmed by the scale of Sierra Leone's mudslide, President Ernest Bai Koroma appealed for urgent help from the international community.
29 Jun 2017
ItalyMigrant crisis: Is Italy gearing up to close its ports?
Pointing to an unsustainable situation with respect to African migrants coming in through the sea, Italy has threatened to close off its ports to boats carrying them.
01 Mar 2017
IndiaIndian GDP numbers announced, leave experts flummoxed
Official GDP numbers released yesterday show the Indian economy's annual gross domestic product growth for the October-December quarter clocked 7 per cent.