United States of America: News
Trump Effect? Wipro says 50% workforce in US are locals
Software giant Wipro announced that over 50% of the company's employees in the United States are locals.
US announces new flight security measures to avoid laptop ban
The US Department of Homeland Security has unveiled enhanced security measures for all flights entering the US.
'Vegetarian' capsules: Government forwards controversial proposal to scientific panel
For the benefit of vegetarians, the government is considering substituting animal-based gelatin coating on capsules with plant cellulose.
Why the growing Indo-US friendship has irked China
Indian PM Narendra Modi's visit to the US and his meetings with President Donald Trump have signalled the increasing Indo-US bonhomie.
Modi makes a business pitch that American businesses can't refuse
Modi's first US tour under Trump regime had him woo investors and then in the role reversal, get wooed.
Saudi Arabia unrelenting on harsh demands against Qatar
Saudi Arabia remained adamant that its demands on Qatar were non-negotiable, as the US and Kuwait mediated talks between the various parties in ongoing Qatar crisis in Washington, DC.
App economy will be worth $6.3 trillion by 2021: Study
People now access the Internet, make more digital transactions using their smartphones as against laptops and in order to do that, they need dedicated apps.
Google will pay the $2.7b fine without defending itself
What started as a defensive stance suddenly took a turn towards acceptance. Google was levied a massive $2.7 billion fine by the European Union for breaking their antitrust law.
SNES Classic, because retro games are still good as gold
Gamers all around the world are now excited about the launch of a mini version of 1990s gaming hit 'Super Nintendo Entertainment System' (SNES), which sold 50 million units worldwide.
IBM to collaborate with Indian developers on AI, machine learning
Technology trends like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things have been gaining momentum for some time now.
US warns Syria over 'potential preparations' for another chemical attack
The US has warned Syria over "potential preparations" for another chemical attack in the war-hit country, saying there will be "a heavy price" to pay.
Trump greets Modi warmly, says India-US relations never been stronger
Indian PM Narendra Modi was greeted with a firm handshake and a broad smile by US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC.
US' first welcome signage in Punjabi is now live
After leaving its mark in Canada, Punjabi language has reached the US. The city of Norwich in Connecticut has become the first American city to have welcome signs in Punjabi.
Tech companies introduce product updates to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month
To commemorate the LGBTQ Pride Month, tech companies in Silicon Valley are showing their support to the cause by introducing small, quirky updates to their products.
Massive scam: Despite major looting, stent industry members escape action
Even after regulation of stents' prices exposed a nexus between industry players (hospitals and sellers) in overcharging people, no action has been taken against anyone.
Strengthening ties? Church present makes light of Trump-Turnbull feud
Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull was left bemused after receiving a rather cheeky present by Sydney's Coptic Orthodox church.
After Guardian surveillance drones, India now eyes unmanned combat drones
Right ahead of PM Narendra Modi's Washington visit, US approved India's request for 22 Guardian surveillance drones, government sources said. An official notification is still awaited.
Indian Govt. hikes visa fee for foreigners
The Indian Government has hiked at least 50% of the visa charges on foreign nationals citing the increase in visa charges being made by the US, Australia and New Zealand.
Ohio government's websites hacked with pro-ISIS messages, Trump threatened
Several websites of the government of US' Ohio state, including that of Governor John Kasich, were hacked to display a message supporting ISIS.
An ex-Tesla engineer's herbal cure for hangovers
A South Korean engineer, who has worked with Facebook and Tesla, is now all set to launch his new venture on July 5.
Indian military using 13 satellites for surveillance, communication
With the recent launch of Cartosat-2E, the Indian military now has 13 satellites in space working for it.
Modi's US visit: Praises for MEA, investment pitch for CEOs
Wrapping up Day 1 of his first US visit under Trump's Presidency, PM Modi interacted with top American CEOs and addressed the Indian community in Washington DC.
Modi brainstorms with American CEOs, while Trump's shadow looms
Although Donald Trump is widely criticized, he is still the President of the United States and this means treading carefully around him lest he does something disastrous.
Modi's Portugal visit: 11 agreements signed to boost research, start-ups
Kicking off his three-nation foreign tour, PM Modi stopped by Portugal and held talks with Portuguese PM Antonio Costa on intensifying bilateral co-operation.
Trump appears to acknowledge Russia's election meddling, blames Obama
For months, US President Donald Trump has denied that Russia had interfered in the 2016 presidential election.
Breaking stereotypes, this 19-year-old model features on Allure
It was a breath of fresh air to see the cover page of 'Allure' magazine. 19-year-old American-Somalian model Halima Aden became the first-ever to don hijab and be featured on cover of top US magazine.
Indian-origin professor to lead MIT's School of Engineering
Indian-origin academician Anantha Chandrakasan has been named dean of Massachusetts Institute of Technology's School of Engineering.
Modi-Trump meeting: China warns India, US on South China Sea
Ahead of PM Narendra Modi's Washington visit, China warned India and the US not to disturb peace in the contested South China Sea.
Bill in US congress seeks to revoke Pakistan's ally status
Two senior US lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill seeking to revoke Pakistan's status as a major non-NATO ally (MNNA) in the House of Representatives.
World Population: India to surpass China by 2024
The United Nations predicted the world's population will jump to 11.2 billion by 2100 from the current 7.6 billion.
Nobel Laureate faces public ire for making sexist comment
Always think before you speak and if you are a Nobel Laureate, think more than twice or risk public ire.
Trump doesn't want poor person running the US economy
US President Donald Trump said he wouldn't want to give a Cabinet position related to economic policy to a poor person.
Elon Musk's Tesla apparently wants its own music streaming service
Let's pick the odd one out - Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, Tesla, SoundCloud and Pandora. Did you notice the anomaly yet? No prizes for guessing that the anomaly is Tesla.
Republicans unveil Obamacare replacement bill in Senate, faces uncertain fate
Republicans in the US Senate have unveiled a bill proposing to replace Obamacare with a healthcare plan that cuts aid to the poor and ends tax on the wealthy.
Google Glass is alive and well, much to our surprise
Last time when we heard about Google Glass it was sitting comfortably on a display in the Museum of Failures, that marvelous place where all products that have failed get displayed.
WhatsApp touted as a major news force
Industry experts are now pitching WhatsApp as one of the biggest forms of news media, enabling people to discover and share news.