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News Media Alliance fights back Facebook and Google's monopoly
When it comes to online publications, news outlets are at the mercy of Google and Facebook, the two platforms that run a near monopoly over online advertising and online news traffic.
Forget Tinder! This app lets you date celeb lookalikes
To up the competition among dating apps, Badoo has decided to take dating to the next level.
Trump's election panel halts controversial voter data request
A commission set up by US President Donald Trump to investigate potential election fraud has halted efforts to collect sensitive voter data from states due to legal roadblocks.
Shortage of legal weed: Nevada Governor declares 'State of Emergency'
Only ten days after becoming the fifth US state to legalize weed for recreational purposes, Nevada ran out of weed.
The world celebrates World Population Day!
It was in the year 1989, when the United Nations General Assembly declared July 11 as World Population Day to raise awareness about population's impact on environment and development of the planet.
US consultancy paid $1.18mn to NHAI to secure contracts
A Boston-based firm has admitted to paying $1.18mn (Rs. 6.7cr) to officials of the National Highway Authority of India to secure contracts.
Trump backtracks on joint US-Russia cyber unity proposal following criticism
President Donald Trump has backtracked on a proposal to set up a cyber security unit with Russia.
Exercise Malabar kicks off in the Bay of Bengal
The naval forces of US and India and the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Forces recently commenced the annual Malabar joint exercises in the Bay of Bengal.
Trump and Putin will form cybersecurity unit, work "constructively"
Post Trump's meeting with Putin, the president of the United States took to Twitter to announce that he has discussed the possibility of forming a cybersecurity unit to ward off election hacking and "many other negative things."
Dr Spencer Johnson of 'Who Moved My Cheese?' fame dead
Dr Spencer Johnson, author of the popular best-sellers 'Who Moved My Cheese?' and 'The One Minute Manager', died today of pancreatic cancer aged 78 in San Diego, US.
Iraqi PM visits Mosul to celebrate "victory" over ISIS
Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi arrived in Mosul to congratulate Iraqi security forces over their "victory" against ISIS militants.
US laptop ban on Kuwait Airways, Royal Jordanian lifted
Restrictions on passengers on US-bound flights carrying laptops in the cabin have been lifted for Kuwait Airways and Royal Jordanian.
Air India launches direct Delhi-Washington flight, LA, Texas, Houston next
Air India is planning to expand its network in the US. It is now considering adding Los Angeles and Houston or Dallas as its newest destinations.
Sex toys, narcotics, drones: What do Indians bring through FPOs?
At least 1,000 parcels coming from abroad into India are in detention at Delhi's Foreign Post Office (FPO), and this is just about the capital alone.
Britain's first male to give birth to a baby girl!
21-year-old Hayden Cross, a transgender in the middle of sex-transition, has become the first male in Britain to give birth to a baby girl.
SyrianCivilWar: US-Russia-Jordan agree to ceasefire, raises hopes for peace
The US, Russia and Jordan have agreed to a ceasefire across the south-western Syrian regions of Daraa, Quneitra and Sweida.
Qualcomm seeks ban on iPhones, says Apple infringes its patents
Qualcomm, the world's largest manufacturer of mobile phone chips, has petitioned for the sale of certain iPhones in the US to be banned.
US job growth see better than expected growth, wages lag
The US economy added 222,000 jobs in June, according to the US Department of Labor.
Microsoft is firing people, rumours have now been confirmed
Putting rumors to rest, tech giant Microsoft confirmed that it will, indeed, let go of several employees. The extent of these layoffs is expected to run in thousands.
G20 Summit: Trump meets Putin amid tensed relations, discusses hacking-scandal
US President Donald Trump's first face-to-face meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin was possibly the most anticipated points of the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany.
Tesla building world's largest lithium ion battery in Australia
Elon Musk's electric car firm Tesla is partnering with energy company Neoen to build the world's largest lithium ion battery in the Australian state of South Australia.
G20 Summit: When Trump forgot to book a hotel room!
US President Donald Trump loves to live life king-size, but the upcoming G20 summit in Germany's Hamburg is likely be a time of discomfort.
G20 Summit: Global heavyweights Trump and Putin to meet
US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will have their first face-to-face encounter at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany.
US government's ethics chief resigns following clashes with Trump
Walter Shaub, director of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), has announced his resignation after repeatedly clashing with President Donald Trump.
US: Will use military force against North Korea if needed
The US said it will use its military forces against North Korea "if we must," in reaction to Pyongyang's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch.
Ashutosh Maharaj: Court allows followers to keep his dead-body
The Haryana High Court has granted permission for the followers of Ashutosh Maharaj, a long-dead spiritual guru to keep his body in a commercial freezer.
North Korea's Kim Jong-Un: ICBM a gift for 'American bas***ds'
North Korean state news said the country has tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of delivering a "large, heavy nuclear warhead" which can survive re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.
John McCain: 'No peace in Afghanistan without Pakistan's cooperation'
Senior US Senator John McCain said during a visit to Islamabad that there could be "no peace" in Afghanistan or the South Asian region without Pakistan's cooperation.
Hizbul Mujahideen chief Salahuddin admits to sponsoring attacks on India
Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin has admitted carrying out attacks in India through his terror outfit to a Pakistani TV channel.
Restrictions on H-1B visa? O-IB, EB-1A visas come to rescue
With the growing impositions on H-1B visas, another kind of visas is gaining traction and that is the O-IB visa which is non-immigration visa per say.
Trump warns of "determined response" against North Korea
US President Donald Trump said it's time for a "determined response" with North Korea since years of "strategic patience" have failed.
Two Indian-Americans among 38 'Great Immigrants' awardees this time
Two prominent Indian-Americans are among a list of 38 immigrants who will be honored this year for their contributions to the American culture and economy.
SpaceX Competition? Tucson-based start-up to make cheaper rockets
Making small, cheaper rockets has always been a priority for the players of the competitive space launch market.
Twitterati takes a dig, as CM gets stuck in traffic-jam
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar got to live the life of a Gurgaon commuter when he was stuck in traffic for a few minutes.
Germany passes landmark law to legalize gay marriage
Germany has joined the league of over 20 nations that have legalized gay marriages. German lawmakers voted by a large margin, 393-226, to pass the landmark law.
With $800mn sales, India UN's main supplier in health sector
India was the main supplier to the UN in healthcare in 2016, with sales totaling $803.79mn. The prime procurement category was pharmaceuticals.
Republicans slam Trump over his sexist tweet on female journalist
It is no surprise when we hear a controversy surrounding US President Donald Trump as time and again he has been embroiled in one. The latest to recount is the sexist tweet he made on prominent female journalist Mika Brzezinski.
US' planned $1.4bn arms sale to Taiwan irks China
The US is planning to sell around $1.4 billion in arms to Taiwan, the first such sale under the Trump administration.
For days, New Hampshire allowed pregnant women to murder people!
A well-intentioned bill in US' New Hampshire to ensure safety of pregnant women and their unborn children backfired amusingly.