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Calcutta HC Admits Petition Against CU Decision to Award Mamata With D.Litt Degree
The petitioners argue that CU is a state-funded institution and will suffer a "credibility loss" if it confers the degree upon the highest executive authority of the state.
Bentley to Launch Plug-in Hybrid Bentayga SUV at Geneva Motor Show
Bentley is set to unveil a plug-in hybrid variant of the Bentayga at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
After Tesla and Baidu, Nvidia Partners With Uber and Volkswagen Over Self-Driving Cars
Uber has been using Nvidia's GPU computing technology since its first test fleet of Volvo SC90 SUVs were deployed in 2016 in Pittsburgh and Phoenix.
Ford EcoSport's Parcel Shelf Made of Recycled Paper, Even Stronger Than Steel
The "Honeycomb Shelf" as Ford calls the new EcoSport's parcel shelf, is actually a lightweight, secret trunk shelf capable supporting up to 100 times its own weight, which is a strength-to-weight-ratio that's even stronger than steel.
CES 2018: Toyota to Display Lexus-Based Platform 3.0 Autonomous Vehicle
The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) will be taking a next-generation Platform 3.0 automated driving vehicle to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week.
Being Known As Salman Khan's Brother Has More Pros Than Cons: Arbaaz Khan
The 50-year-old actor-director said getting recognised as Salman's brother does not bother him and it only acts as an advantage.
Iran Guards Say Unrest Fomented by US, UK, Israel and Saudi Arabia Defeated
As protests have ebbed, the government has lifted restrictions it imposed on Instagram, one of the social media tools used to mobilise protesters. But access to a more widely used messaging app, Telegram, was still blocked, suggesting authorities remained...
Patanjali Plans Tie-ups With Eight E-tailers for Massive Online Push
These partnerships with etailers will be in addition to its own portal patanjaliayurved.net, where the company is selling its products online.
Congress MLA's Remarks Against AK Gopalan Prompts Vijayan to Ask if 'Lack of Discernment' is Party’s Hallmark
Pinarayi Vijayan said the young MLA's comments were due to his "lack of discernment" and "ignorance". He said it was for the Congress leadership to explain whether the lack of discernment was the party's hallmark.
We Do Not Have Any Alliance With US, This is Not How Allies Behave: Pakistan Foreign Minister
Ties between the US and Pakistan have worsened since Donald Trump in a New Year's Day tweet accused Pakistan of giving nothing to the US but "lies and deceit" and providing "safe haven" to terrorists in return for $33 billion aid over the last 15 years.
Upset Over Virat Kohli's Dismissal, Retired Railway Employee Attempts Self-Immolation in MP
Babubal Bairva, a retired railway employee, sustained burn injuries on his head, face and hands after he attempted self-immolation over Team India skipper Virat Kohli's dismissal in the first Test against South Africa.
Sherin Mathews Death: Indian Govt Suspends US Adoption Agency
Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi took the decision to suspend the Authorised Foreign Adoption Agency (AFAA), Holt International, government sources said.
United Airlines Plane Forced to Land Due to Passenger's Faeces
The plane, carrying over 200 passengers from Chicago to Hong Kong, landed in Anchorage on Thursday evening due to a "passenger smearing faeces everywhere", Fox News reported on Friday.
Maduro Says Venezuela Will Issue $5.9 Billion in Oil-backed Cryptocurrency
Socialist Maduro surprised many last month when he announced the launch of the cryptocurrency, to be backed by Venezuela’s oil, gas, gold and diamond reserves, as a way to circumvent US sanctions that have hurt Venezuela's access to international banks.
Royal Enfield Himalayan Spotted in Camouflage Color Scheme, Launch Soon
The Royal Enfield Himalayan has been spotted in a camouflage paint scheme at a dealership in India, hinting at an imminent launch.
Venkaiah Naidu Sends Privilege Notice Against Rahul Gandhi to Lok Sabha Speaker Over 'Jaitlie' Tweet
Sources said that Naidu sent the notice to the Lok Sabha speaker for further action as Gandhi is a member of the Lower House.