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Indian-origin Surgeon General Vivek Murthy dismissed
Indian-origin Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who was appointed by the Obama Administration has been asked to leave by the Trump administration.
First ever 'March for Science' held worldwide
In an attempt to promote the action of protecting the environment, 'March for Science' was celebrated worldwide coinciding the occasion of Earth Day.
Twitter hacking for a living, legally
If you think hacking could only put someone in jail then you may have misjudged the potentials of a hacker.
Soon, your kirana shops to sell Wi-Fi data packs
Data users will soon be able to buy low-cost Wi-Fi-powered data packs from community kirana shops and even the 'thela wallah', or street vendors.
Earth Day 2017: On the importance of going green
April 22nd is celebrated annually as Earth Day since 1970. Celebrated across the world, the Day upholds the importance of environmental protection. Demonstrations and celebrations are conducted in over 193 countries commemorating the day.
Donald Trump's policies reverse Indian preference for US-based grooms
US' tightening of norms on H-1B visas have had surprising effects all over, including on the bustling marriage market in India.
Electric carmaker Tesla recalls 53,000 cars over parking brake issue
US electric automobile manufacturer Tesla has issued a global-recall for some of its Model S and Model X vehicles to fix a parking brake issue.
North Korea tensions: China places bombers on "high alert"
An American defense official said the Chinese military is preparing to respond to a possible situation in North Korea.
Trump inauguration received $500,000 from Venezuelan state-owned company
Venezuela, a country reeling under a severe economic crisis, has donated $500,000 to Donald Trump's inauguration.
US-Iran tensions: Washington accuses Tehran of "alarming ongoing provocations"
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has accused Iran of "alarming ongoing provocations" to destabilize the Middle East and undermining America's interests in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria and Yemen.
Trump's travel ban forces Emirates to cut flights to US
Emirates announced that it would be reducing the frequency of flights to 5 US cities from May.
Chinese President Xi Jinping asks army to prepare for combat
Chinese President Xi Jinping asked 84 newly-formed units of People's Liberation Army to be prepared for combat and prioritize building "new-type" fighting capabilities in electronic, information, and space warfare.
Satellites at risk: Scientists warn of aggravating space debris problem
Scientists speaking at the seventh European Conference on Space, warned the international community on the increasing danger posed to space exploration by space debris from over 60 years of exploration.
TCS Q4 results, profit, revenue and earnings
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd reported financial results for the quarter, that ended on March 31, 2017. It was a tad bit lower than what the analysts had projected for the company.
California: Black gunman opens fire, kills three white men
In an apparent hate crime, a black gunman opened fire in Fresno, California, killing three white men and injuring another.
Pence reassures Japan of US' commitment on North Korea
Vice-President Mike Pence reassured Japanese PM Shinzo Abe that Washington stands "100 percent" behind its chief ally in Asia in working towards the de-nuclearization of North Korea.
Trump lawyers argues he's immune to lawsuits because he's president
US President Donald Trump was sued for allegedly inciting his supporters to violence when they allegedly assaulted anti-Trump protesters at an election rally during the 2016 campaign.
Maharashtra: Congress seeks contributions from its MLAs
The Congress in Maharashtra is facing one of its worst financial crisis and is seeking a contribution from its MLAs for the same.
Netflix opens up a dialogue on Indian net neutrality debate
After playing a prominent role in the fight for net neutrality in the US, Netflix now weighing in on the same topic in India by making calculated moves on an already controversial issue.
IGI's T3 to be revamped to accommodate more passengers
The Delhi International Airport Limited has begun expansion of Terminal 3 in an attempt to cope with the increasing numbers of passengers.
Bernie: US should avoid "perpetual warfare in the Middle East"
Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders said America must not get involved in "perpetual warfare in the Middle East."
Trump's tax disclosure: Protesters demand release of tax returns
Latest in the series of protests against US President Donald Trump, thousands of protesters marched in over 150 locations, demanding disclosure of his tax returns.
Pakistan mob-lynching: Malala Yousafzai blames Pakistan for poor global image
Pakistani Nobel Laureate and pro-education activist Malala Yousafzai condemned the recent mob lynching of Pakistani university student Mashal Khan for blasphemy.
Apple to produce self-driving cars, granted test permit
Apple is the newest company to jump into the self-driving car race.
Tech, consultancies again emerge as America's top paying companies
Tech companies and consultancies have once again emerged as employers offering highest median salaries in the US.
9/11 Lawsuits: Saudi banks, Bin Laden affiliated companies sued
A group of over two dozen US insurers affiliated with the insurance holding firm Travelers Cos has sued ten defendants including Saudi banks and companies connected to Osama bin Laden over the 9/11 terror attacks.
Female Genital Mutilation: Indian-origin doctor arrested in US
44-year-old Indian-origin doctor Jumana Nagarwala has been charged with performing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on minors aged 6-8, in what is probably the first such reported case in the US.
Henry Kravis' tryst with Indian investment scenario
Investment firm KKR's co-founder Henry Kravis will go down in history of investments with two words that remain highlighted in his career- "Leveraged buyout" and "go-go '80s"
Trump backtracks on campaign rhetoric, says NATO "no longer obsolete"
US President Donald Trump said during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg that NATO is "no longer obsolete."
Daily Mail to pay Melania Trump damages over 'escort' allegation
British newspaper Daily Mail has agreed to pay damages and costs to US First Lady Melania Trump over an article in which it alleged that she once worked as an escort.
Lyft raises $600 million: How much is it worth now?
San Francisco-based ride-services firm Lyft has raised $600mn in a fresh funding round, fuelling the company's growth.