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Apple, Google, Facebook Back Out of Legal Challenge to Travel Ban by Donald Trump
A legal brief filed in federal court in Hawaii on Tuesday on behalf of Silicon Valley companies listed the support of 58 companies, less than half the 127 signatories to a similar brief filed in an appeals court last month after Trump's first executive or...
Amarinder Singh Back in Punjab Saddle After 10 Years
One of the strongest regional satraps of the Congress, Amarinder Singh put the party back in the saddle in Punjab after the "father of all battles" that decimated the SAD and crushed the AAP's dream of expanding its footprint beyond Delhi.
Nifty Hits Record, Rupee at 17-month High as Fed Sticks to Gradual Pace
After the US Federal Reserve hiked its benchmark interest rate a quarter point for the second time in three months, the Indian equity markets reacted positively and the key indices opened higher on Thursday.
Dutch PM Rutte on Course for Big Win Over Anti-Islam, Anti-EU Wilders
The Netherlands' centre-right Prime Minister Mark Rutte was on course for a resounding victory over anti-Islam and anti-EU Geert Wilders in an election on Wednesday, offering huge relief to other EU governments facing a wave of nationalism.
Fed Raises Rates for Second Time in 3 Months, 2 More Hikes Likely This Year
The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the second time in three months and forecast two additional hikes this year.
Opposition, Civil Organisations Oppose Telangana Govt's Move to Shift Dharna Chowk
The opposition parties and civil organisations are up against Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao's plan to shift Dharna Chowk which has been venue of thousands of protests for several years out of Hyderabad citing law and order issues.
Is Plant life Possible on The Moon? Team Indus to Find Out
An experiment that seeks to find out if photosynthesis – and by extension cultivating plants - is possible on the moon has been listed for India's first private moon mission.
Bad Loans a Challenge, Large Corporates at Root: Arun Jaitley
"To deal with the Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) or bad loans of the banks is a challenging task even though they have shown declining trend in the last quarter of the current financial year," Jaitley said at the first meeting of the Consultative Committee...
Gujarat HC Rejects Suspended IAS Officer Pradeep Sharma's Bail Plea
The ED opposed the contention and said since this is a case of money laundering, Section 45 of the PMLA is applicable and the HC should hear the government pleader and consider evidence against Sharma while deciding on his bail plea.
Indian Culinary Forum Honours Chefs For Excellence
Aiming to establish a professional platform where culinary professionals could display their individual and combined skills, and creative talent, the Indian Culinary Forum honoured the chefs at the 12th Culinary Art India.
In a Rush For Office? Grab a Quick, Fun Breakfast
In the fast-paced lifestyles and the morning rush to work, don't forget to fill your stomach with a hearty breakfast. While it should be nutritional and tasty, it can be quick and easy to make too.
Jet Airways Partners With Uber to Provide Door to Door Travel Option to Fliers
Guests booking their flights on the app and using Uber for the first time can avail a discount of Rs 150 across their first three rides by using the promo code JETUBER.
Budget Shopping a Rewarding, Memorable Experience in Hong Kong
It is easy to remember Hong Kong for its enormous variety of food and leisure, and the way these can be relished in quick time.
Mayawati Rakes up EVM Issue, to Move Court Against 'Tampering'
Smarting from the drubbing at the hustings, BSP chief Mayawati on Wednesday decided to move court against the alleged tampering of EVMs and observe a ‘black day’ every month against the “murder of democracy” by the BJP.
BJP Win Will Facilitate Further Reforms, Says Moody's
The BJP's thumping victory in Uttar Pradesh and substantial gains made in other states will facilitate reforms as the ruling party inches closer to a majority in Upper House, Moody's Investors Service said on Wednesday.
Jaya's RK Nagar Seat to Witness Two Electoral Debuts in a 4-way Contest
Battlelines have been drawn for next month’s bypoll in RK Nagar Assembly constituency which fell vacant following Jayalalithaa’s demise in December.