News
US Lawmaker Reveals China's Plans to Isolate India and Japan
Expressing concern over China's growing economic and military power, Richard D Fisher of the International Assessment and Strategy Center told lawmakers on Thursday that Beijing had a new strategy for gaining eventual global military access called "debt t...
'Disappointed' Centre Slams 9 States Over 'Slow Progress' in Abolishing Govt Jobs Interviews
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had in his Independence Day speech called for the discontinuation of the practice of interview in order to bring in transparency and ensure level-playing field for aspirants.
Pope Accuses Chile Bishops of Destroying Sex Abuse Evidence
In a devastating 10-page document delivered to Chilean bishops during a summit this week, Francis said the entire Chilean church hierarchy was collectively responsible for "grave defects" in handling abuse cases and the resulting loss of credibility that...
HTC U12+ Renders, Specifications Leaked: Here is All You Need to Know About The Next HTC Flagship
Complete specifications of the HTC U12+ are out now, along with our first ever look at the upcoming flagship smartphone.
Royal Wedding: A Look Back at Bride-to-be Meghan Markle's Fashion Choices Since Her Engagement
Among other things about the royal wedding that has people from all over the world thrilled, is the curiosity to see the stunning bridal gown that Meghan Markle will wear on her big day.
Rupee Drops 17 Paise Against US Dollar
Dealers attributed the rupee's fall to increased demand for the US currency from importers and foreign fund outflows. However, dollar's weakness against some currencies overseas capped the losses.
Trump Seeks to Placate North Korea's Kim Over Uncertain Summit
In rambling remarks in the White House's Oval Office in which he also sharply criticized China over trade, Trump said that as far as he knew the meeting with Kim was still on track, but that the North Korean leader was possibly being influenced by Beijing...
Hawaii Volcano Erupts 6 Mile-High Plume, Could Blow Again Within Hours
The wind could carry Kilauea's ash plume as far as Hilo, the Big Island's largest city and a major tourism centre, the County of Hawaii Civil Defense warned in an alert.
Gina Haspel Confirmed As First Ever Female CIA Director
Haspel, who will be the first woman to lead the CIA, is a 33-year veteran at the agency currently serving as its acting director. The tally was 54-45 in favor of her nomination in the 100-member chamber, where a simple majority was required for confirmati...
When is a Good Time to Speak to Our Kids About Sexuality?
Coming back to our nation, bullying is still commonplace, and there has been little done to prevent it. Even the anti-ragging law has not been updated to include the mention of sexual orientation or gender identity anywhere. Laws such as Section 377 have...
French Wax Museum Will Rethink Its Mocked Emmanuel Macron Sculpture
The museum, which has nearly 800,000 visitors every year, is still evaluating if the statue can be saved with retouching, or if they should just start over and cancel the planned unveiling for May 24.
Twitter Announces New Account Activity API For All Developers
In April 2017, Twitter announced the Account Activity API (application programming interface) to help developers build solutions that enabled businesses to create better engagement experiences.
OnePlus 6 Launch in India Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Expected Price, Specifications And More
OnePlus 6 will be available in India exclusively through Amazon starting 21 May.
The Story Behind Karnataka's Brand New CM Yeddyurappa's Green Shawl
The newly appointed Chief Minister on Thursday took oath in the name of farmers and the almighty.
Over 100 Congressmen Urge Trump to Continue Work Permit to Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders
The Trump administration is planning to end the Obama-era rule allowing spouses of H1-B visa holders to work legally in the US, a move that could have a devastating impact on more than 70,000 H-4 visa holders, who have work permits.
Facebook Reports Increased Posts of Graphic Violence in Early 2018
Facebook said in a written report that of every 10,000 pieces of content viewed in the first quarter, an estimated 22 to 27 pieces contained graphic violence, up from an estimate of 16 to 19 late last year.