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Uber Hit With $8.9 Million Fine in Colorado Over Unqualified Drivers
Uber Technologies [UBER.UL] said in a statement it recently discovered an error in its background check process in Colorado and began working to correct the issue.
Padmavati Row: Haryana BJP Leader Booked for Offering Bounty on Deepika, Bhansali's Heads
In an earlier interview, Ammu, chief media coordinator of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state, said he continues to stand the statement he made as a Rajput and not as an office-bearer of the party.
'They Would Beat Up My Kid, Won't Give Me Back My Clothes': US Mom Describes Taliban Brutality
The family were released last month in Pakistan in circumstances that are also unclear, and are now trying to rebuild their lives in Canada.
Shahid Kapoor on Padmavati's Deferred Release: Will Choose to be Optimistic, I Did See Udta Punjab Get Released
Kapoor, whose film 'Udta Punjab' was also mired in a controversy after CBFC asked for over 100 cuts in the movie, said he has been through a similar situation in the past and hence he is not losing hope.
UK on Justice Dalveer Bhandari's Re-election to International Court of Justice: Pleased to See 'Close Friend' India Win
India's nominee Bhandari received 183-193 votes in the General Assembly and secured all the 15 votes in the Security Council after separate and simultaneous elections were held at the UN headquarters in New York.
Padmavati Not To be Released in Rajasthan Without Changes: Vasundhara Raje
Earlier in the day, the state Home Minister said the state is considering a ban on the movie within the state as per the legal framework and is seeking legal advice.
7th Pay Commission: Will Minimum Wage & Fitment Factor Be Considered an Anomaly
The 22-member NAC (National Anomaly Committee) is expected to meet Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley next month with its 18-item report on the anomalies arising from 7th Pay Commission's recommendations or absence of it.
Congress Presents the Rahul Roadmap — Will be Congress Chief Next Month, PM Face in 2019
A statement announcing the dates said the date of poll would be December 16 "if necessary". If an election is held, the counting of votes will take place on December 19, a day after results of the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections.
Off With Your Heads: Padmavati Keeps India’s Scalp Industry Going
With his bounty on Padmavati director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Haryana BJP chief media coordinator Suraj Pal Amu joins a long list of politicians vying for a pie of the publicity.
Incredibles 2 Trailer: Here's the First Glimpse Into Pixar's Superpowered Sequel
The teaser sees Mr. Incredible taking care of little Jack-Jack who is now developing his own nascent powers. The sequel to Pixar’s 2004 superhero film The Incredibles will pick up immediately after the closing of the first movie.
Rupee Slips 5 Paise Against Dollar to 65.06
The dollar made headway against the euro after Angela Merkel's attempts to form a new government for Europe's biggest economy collapsed, plunging Germany into a crisis. A subdued start at domestic stock markets cast its shadow, traders said.
'Ferrari: Under the Skin' Collection Now Open at the Design Museum
There are collections of handwritten letters from Enzo Ferrari himself, plus his driving licence, as well as a collection of trophies won by the company across numerous racing disciplines.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip Mark 70th Wedding Anniversary
The decades-spanning marriage of the Queen Elizabeth II-- the nation's longest serving sovereign -- and Prince Philip has outlasted those of all prior British monarchs.
Daimler to Invest $755 Million in China to Produce Electric Cars and Batteries
Hubertus Troska, head of Daimler's greater China operations, told reporters that the investment was part of Daimler's previously announced 10 billion euros ($11.8 billion) global green car initiative.
Xiaomi Becomes Fifth Largest Smartphone Brand in Russia
The online channel smartphone contribution has increased from 12 per cent to 15 per cent YoY in Russia. During this quarter, Xiaomi and Apple were among the leading smartphone brands in online sales.
Golden Leaf from Napolean Bonaparte's Crown Sold for 625,000 Euros
The leaf was one of six cut from the crown ahead of the 1804 coronation, because the monarch considered it too heavy.