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Trump Expands US Travel Ban: These 8 Countries In The New List

Agence Frence-Presse | Monday September 25, 2017

The bans for the five countries from the previous 90-day order, which expired Sunday, would immediately continue under the new order.

Sony Xperia XZ1 India Launch Set for Today: Specifications, Features

Gadgets 360 Staff | Monday September 25, 2017

Sony Xperia XZ1 price is $699.99 (roughly Rs. 45,000) in the US, and one can expect a fair premium on that price tag when it's brought to India.

North Korea, Venezuela, Chad Among 8 Countries On New US Travel Ban

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday September 25, 2017

President Donald Trump issued a new travel ban Sunday that saw North Korea, Venezuela and Chad among a list of eight countries cited for poor security and lack of cooperation with US authorities.

US President Trump Says NFL Feud Has 'Nothing To Do With Race'

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday September 25, 2017

President Donald Trump insisted Sunday that an intensifying feud with National Football League players who won't stand during the US national anthem to draw attention to social injustice, has "nothing to do with race."

One Dead, Six Injured In Shooting At Nashville, US Church

World News | Reuters | Monday September 25, 2017

A woman was killed and at least six people were injured when a gunman opened fire at a church in Nashville on Sunday morning, officials said.

Donald Trump Will 'Do Everything' To Avoid Nuclear War With North Korea: US Official

World News | Reuters | Sunday September 24, 2017

US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin on Sunday said President Donald Trump wants to avoid nuclear war with North Korea and "will do everything we can" to avoid conflict.

Optimistic About Fiscal Year 2018-19, Continue To See Green Shoots: Nasscom

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

A number of issues like stricter work visa regulations in key markets like the US and the UK and an uncertain business environment have been main concerns for the Indian IT industry.

'Fight Us If You're Man Enough': ISIS Member Challenges Prince Harry

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 24, 2017

A Singaporean member of the ISIS group in Syria has appeared in a video challenging Britain's Prince Harry to fight the jihadists, a monitoring group and authorities said Sunday.

Markets May See Swings On Geopolitical Concerns, Derivatives Expiry: Experts

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

A fresh war of words broke out between the US and North Korea earlier this week, spooking investors.

Donald Trump Cranks Up North Korea Threats As Pyongyang Holds Anti-US Rally

World News | Reuters | Sunday September 24, 2017

US President Donald Trump dialled up the rhetoric against North Korea again at the weekend, warning the country's foreign minister that he and leader Kim Jong Un "won't be around much longer", as Pyongyang staged a major anti-US rally.

11-Year-Old Girl Pens Letter To Donald Trump On Climate Change

Offbeat | Sanya Jain | Sunday September 24, 2017

During the United Nations General Assembly this week, the President of Austria personally delivered to US President Donald Trump a letter written by an 11-year-old girl from Vienna, Austria.

With Eye On China, India May Buy 'Unarmed' Guardian Drone From US

India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Sunday September 24, 2017

When US Secretary of Defence James Mattis flies out to New Delhi later today, his top priority will be to try and ensure that the new India-US "major defence partnership" ends up being more than a talk-shop on strategic issues of mutual concern.

How Germany's Complex Electoral System Works

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 24, 2017

If popular Chancellor Angela Merkel faced a US presidential-style vote, she would almost certainly win by a landslide -- but things are not so simple under Germany's complex election system

Donald Trump Tweets Threats Against North Korea After UN Speech

World News | Reuters | Sunday September 24, 2017

US President Donald Trump said on Twitter on Saturday North Korea's Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho and leader Kim Jong Un "won't be around much longer" if Ri echoed the thoughts of "Little Rocket Man", an apparent reference to Kim.

Mann Ki Baat: Effective Way To Showcase India's Strengths, Says PM Modi- Highlights

India News | Edited by Nonika Marwaha | Sunday September 24, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the nation through the 36th edition of his monthly radio show Mann ki Baat today. This edition of Mann Ki Baat was a special edition as the programme is all set to complete 3 years of its existence. In today's program PM Modi spoke on a range of issues. PM said Mann Ki Baat has played an important role in ...

Uber Plans Concessions As It Hopes For London Licence U-Turn: Report

World News | Reuters | Sunday September 24, 2017

US taxi firm Uber is prepared to make concessions as it seeks to reverse a decision by London authorities not to renew its licence in the city, which represents a potentially big blow for the fast-growing company, a newspaper reported

North Korea's Top Diplomat Says Strike Against US Mainland Is 'Inevitable'

World News | Carol Morello, The Washington Post | Sunday September 24, 2017

North Korea's foreign minister warned Saturday that a strike against the US mainland is "inevitable" because President Donald Trump mocked leader Kim Jong Un with the belittling nickname "little rocketman."

'Not Much Of An Agreement!' Tweets President Trump, Casts Doubt Over Iran Nuclear Deal

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 24, 2017

President Donald Trump gave a stark warning Saturday that cast growing uncertainty over whether a nuclear deal clinched with Iran would survive after the Islamic republic tested a new medium-range missile.

'They Won't Be Around Much Longer': Trump's Fresh Threat To North Korea

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 24, 2017

North Korea's foreign minister assailed US President Donald Trump at the United Nations on Saturday, deriding him as a "mentally deranged" leader whose threats had increased the chances of military confrontation

US Bombers, Fighters, Stage Show Of Force Off North Korean Coast

World News | Reuters | Saturday September 23, 2017

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers escorted by fighter jets flew in international airspace over waters east of North Korea on Saturday in a show of force the Pentagon said demonstrated the range of military options available to President Donald Trump.

India vs Australia: Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal Have Made Us Forget R Ashwin And Ravindra Jadeja, Says Virender Sehwag

Saturday September 23, 2017

The former explosive batsman also praised Yuzvendra Chahal, pointing out that he is often the go-to-man for India skipper Virat Kohli.

We Made IITs, Pakistan Made Lashkar, Says Sushma Swaraj At UN: 10 Points

India News | Reported by Namrata Brar, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Sunday September 24, 2017

In a takedown of Pakistan for its non-stop support to terrorism, Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday dismissed Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's accusations of violating human rights, telling the United Nations General Assembly, "Look who is talking". "We are completely engaged in fighting poverty; alas our neighbour Pakistan se...

'We Are Fighting Poverty, Pakistan Fighting Us': Top 10 Quotes Of Sushma Swaraj At UN General Assembly

India News | Edited By Bhanu Priya Vyas | Saturday September 23, 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj gave her second speech at the UN General Assembly. The union minister came down sharply against Pakistan. Directing her remarks to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, she asked how did the nation should introspect how it emerged "export factory for terror". Ms Swaraj called on world leaders to gai...

Strong 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mexico City

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 23, 2017

A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake shook central Mexico on Saturday days after a powerful quake that killed nearly 300 people, Mexican and US seismological monitors said.

Meet Vijayan, the Tea-Seller from Kerala Who Has Traveled to 17 Countries

Sarika Rana | Saturday September 23, 2017

A tea-seller by profession, Mr. Vijayan has been working for over 40 years. He has traveled to countries like Egypt, Austria, France, UAE and more. We all have dreams, but how many of us really work hard towards achieving those dreams?

Newton For Oscars: Rajkummar Rao To Take Aamir Khan's Help For Promotions

Entertainment | Sunday September 24, 2017

"I will definitely call him and meet him because Lagaan was there at the Oscars and we are really proud of the film," said Rajkummar Rao

Doklam Now Behind Us, Working With India To Take Ties Forward, Says China

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

China and India are working together to "take forward" their relationship leaving behind the Doklam episode, the Chinese Consul General here has said.

Twitter Bots Can Promote Good Behaviour, Not Just Fake News

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday September 23, 2017

Twitter bots earned a bad reputation for their alleged role in the 2016 US presidential election but researchers have found that automated tweets can also help promote good behaviour such as getting the flu shot among the social network's users.

Zydus Cadila Gets US Regulator's Nod To Sell Blood Pressure Drug

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

The group has now more than 150 approvals and has so far filed over 300 abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) since the commencement of filing process in FY2003-04, it added.

Trump Defends Melania For Wearing Stilettos To Hurricane Area

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday September 23, 2017

US President Donald Trump defended his wife Melania Trump after she faced criticism for wearing sky-high stilettos while going to hurricane Harvey-hit Texas last month, the media reported