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India's NSG Membership Can't Be Farewell Gift: China to US
Beijing on Monday said admission of non-NPT signatories in NSG cannot be a "farewell gift" for countries to give to each other, a day after the outgoing Obama administration asserted that Beijing was an "outlier" in the efforts to make India a member of t...
Indian Airlines Soar But Experts Warn of Turbulence Ahead
A major acquisition by Indian budget airline SpiceJet this week underscored the vast potential of the world's fastest-growing aviation market, but experts say woefully inadequate infrastructure and high operating costs could threaten the industry's rapid...
Formula One Circuits Upgraded to Cope With Faster Cars
The 2017 specification cars are expected to be three to four seconds a lap quicker than last year's with more corners taken flat out following regulation changes that include much bigger tyres.
Trump Hails 'Great' Brexit and Backs Speedy UK Trade Deal: Times
US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday hailed Brexit as "a great thing" and backed a speedy trade agreement with Britain, in an interview with The Times newspaper.
Amitabh Bachchan Is Not Heading to Hollywood Anytime Soon
Many Indian actors like Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Irrfan Khan and Nimrat Kaur are crossing borders, and making a mark in Hollywood.
Cold Wave May Raise Health Issues in Elderly, Children
The rapid dip in the temperature to near-freezing levels is likely to increase the risk of brain stroke, migraine and joint aches and problems, especially in the elderly and children, experts have warned.
Haryana, Chandigarh Congress Units to Gherao Regional RBI Office on Jan 18
The Haryana and Chandigarh units of the Congress will gherao the regional office of Reserve Bank of India on January 18 in protest against "RBI's failure to do its constitutional duty at the time of demonetisation".
Uttar Pradesh Elections 2017: If Akhilesh Wins or EC Freezes Cycle, Take Our Symbol, Lok Dal Tells Mulayam
Embattled Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav on Sunday received an 'option B' with Lok Dal offering its symbol and national president post to him in case the SP symbol 'cycle' was frozen by the Election Commission.
Goa Polls 2017: Mining Ban-Hit People pin Hopes on Election
Hit by a ban for a long time, people in Goa's mining belt are looking at the upcoming Assembly polls with hopes of getting their livelihood back and the new government to mitigate hardships.
EU Visas no Longer Good for Entry to Panama
Most EU visitor visas will no longer be accepted for entry into Panama under a new decree highlighting a general tightening of migration restrictions in Central America.
FPIs Outflow At Rs 3,800-Cr From Equities In Fortnight
Foreign investors have pulled out over Rs 3,800 crore from the country's equity markets so far this month over concerns regarding "lower prospects" of economic growth as compared to other emerging markets.
Patna Boat Tragedy: PM Announces Ex Gratia of Rs 2 Lakh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sanctioned Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of those killed in Patna boat tragedy from the PM National Relief Fund.
Donald Trump's Busy Day 1: Scrap Obama Orders, Deport Illegals
Rolling back Obamacare and industry regulations. Deporting undocumented immigrants. Scrapping trade deals. And of course, building that border wall.
Kejriwal Using Delhi as 'Stepney', Should Quit: Yogendra Yadav
Swaraj India President Yogendra Yadav on Saturday alleged that Arvind Kejriwal was using the national capital as a "spare tyre" and said he should step down as the Delhi Chief Minister and focus on Punjab.
RSS Not Against Anyone; Only Working to Unite Hindus, Says Mohan Bhagwat
Attending the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) programme at Central Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground on Saturday, Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat said that RSS is working to unite the Hindus.
This iPhone Gun Cheaper Than iPhone 7 Has Put Police on Alert
The "iPhone Gun" which has been preordered 12,000 times, is disguised as an iPhone but can transform into a lethal weapon at the touch of a button.