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US defence firms want control over tech in Make-in-India plan

The US-India Business Council (USIBC) wrote to India's defence minister last month seeking a guarantee that US firms would retain control over sensitive technology -- even as joint venture junior partners.

Sep 19, 2017

Aung San Suu Kyi breaks silence on Rohingya crisis

In an televised address Aung San Suu Kyi condemned all human rights violations in regards to the violent clashes in the Rakhine state that has seen over 400,000 minority Rohingya flee to Bangladesh. The defacto leader had previously been criticised for not speaking out. She stated she did not fear international scrutiny and wanted to find out why the Rohingya were leaving. Suu Kyi said she was committed to the restoration of peace and stability and the rule of law.

Sep 19, 2017

Toys R Us files for bankruptcy

The largest toy store chain in the US, Toys R Us, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The chain has been facing pressure from online retailers and discount stores in recent years, and this latest move casts doubt on the future of thousands of staff, and their stores across the US and Canada.

Sep 19, 2017

Tata Sons plans to buy stake worth Rs 2,000 crore in Tata Motors, shares jump

It's the second instance since December 2016 when Tata Sons is buying a stake in Tata Motors.

Sep 19, 2017

Apple's iPhone X as seen on its official website

iPhone X at Rs. 102,000? How about smart money first?

An electronic item is ultimately a depreciating asset, but wealth is created through the purchase of appreciating assets – think of real estate, Mutual Funds, gold, etc.

Sep 19, 2017

Rolling Stone to gather dough, mag founder tuning a sale

A stake sale by the majority shareholder in the 'Bible of counterculture' would bring to an end the era of celebrity editors.

Sep 18, 2017

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Bull run: Nifty hits all-time high, Sensex up 200 pts, Auto stocks gain

The benchmark BSE index was 0.63 percent higher at 32,474.86; gains were broadbased as the S&P BSE MidCap Index rose 0.75 percent, while the S&P BSE SmallCap Index advanced 0.97 percent.

Sep 18, 2017

CCTV appears to show Parsons Green bomb suspect

CCTV footage appears to show images of the Parsons Green bomb suspect on his way to plant the device. The images were filmed in Sunbury, where a home was under police investigation.

Sep 18, 2017

Alec Baldwin offers Emmy win to President Trump

Alec Baldwin won best supporting actor in a comedy series at the 2017 Emmy Awards.He was awarded the accolade for his Saturday Night Live Parody of President Donald Trump.In his acceptance speech he joked At long last, Mr. President, here is your Emmy.

Sep 18, 2017