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United Nations peacekeeping budget down by $610 mn

Budget cuts follow ending of missions in Haiti and Liberia. The move is expected to save India $940,000 since the country contributes 0.1474 percent of the total budget.

Jul 7, 2018

Indian Railways bypasses recruitment board to open doors for contractual hiring

Railways will be hiring retired staff as part of a drive to fill the shortage in several key areas including heritage property preservation and stenographers.

Jul 7, 2018

Sunanda Pushkar death case: Shashi Tharoor granted bail, court to rehear case on July 26

The MP is the chief accused in the death of Sunanda Pushkar, his wife. Tharoor was summoned to the court after a charge-sheet filed by the NIA.

Jul 7, 2018

Angela Merkel condemns Turkish leaders for Nazi comparisons

Iran hails nuclear talks in Europe as 'constructive'

The country received an economic package from European countries as it looks to stabilise its economy following the US withdrawal from the JCPOA.

Jul 7, 2018

U.K. Activists Inflate Giant Baby Donald Trump Balloon In Preparation For U.S. Presidential Visit

Trump expects quick trade deal with Britain: US ambassador

United States president Donald Trump is set to visit the UK for the first time since assuming the presidency. According to the US Ambassador, the country is looking for a trade deal amidst the global trade war.

Jul 7, 2018

Twitter suspends over 70 million accounts in two months to fight fake news

Twitter Inc suspended more than one million accounts a day in recent months to reduce the flow of misinformation on the platform, the Washington Post reported.

Jul 7, 2018

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May commences a meeting with her cabinet

British PM wins government backing for Brexit plan

After a marathon meeting, the cabinet has approved of prime minister Theresa May's plans for Brexit that includes a UK/EU free trade area and a business-friendly customs model.

Jul 7, 2018

Protestors at anti-Trump protest in Los Angeles

Trump administration seeks extension over deadline to reunite separated migrant family

Authorities say DNA testing taking time, background checks on parents need to be done to ensure that they pose no risks to their children.

Jul 7, 2018

Thailand cave rescue: Officials rule out immediate evacuation attempts

Officials rule out immediate evacuation attempt despite concerns over low oxygen levels and weather conditions. Plans to evacuate have been fianlised, only date is yet to be fixed.

Jul 7, 2018

CEO Sundar Pichai talks about Google's AI capabilities

Is Google targeting call centres with Duplex? Report suggests AI could take over

A report in The Information said that an unnamed insurance company is interested in using Google's AI 'Duplex' to handle simple customer calls. Tech giant denies working with enterprise clients to make Duplex more popular.

Jul 7, 2018

Modi govt's MSP move like applying band-aid to haemorrhage: Rahul Gandhi

The Congress president also accused the central government of indulging in "marketing", while stating that the Karnataka government had displayed "action".

Jul 6, 2018

Over 50% smartphones are not password protected, says Kaspersky

The survey by Russia-based cyber security company Kaspersky Lab showed that less than 48 per cent of people password-protect their mobile devices and just 14 per cent of people encrypt their files and folders to avoid unauthorized access.

Jul 6, 2018

Indonesia Open 2018: Indian challenge ends as PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy crash out in quarters

While third-seeded Sindhu went down to eighth seed He Bing Jiao of China 14-21, 15-21 in the women's singles quarter-final after Prannoy lost to another Chinese Shi Yuqi 17-21, 18-21 in the men's singles tie.

Jul 6, 2018

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years in prison over corruption charges

Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz was sentenced to seven years in prison while her husband Captain (retd) Safdar was given a year in jail in the case filed by the National Accountability Bureau.

Jul 6, 2018

Uttar Pradesh: Court sets 20-day deadline for voice sample of Mulayam Singh

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister is the chief accused in a case of threatening an IPS officer over the phone in 2015.

Jul 6, 2018

HC continues stay on Delhi Metro employees' proposed strike

Hearing a Delhi Metro Rail Corp (DMRC) plea, Justice Pratibha Rani restrained the staff council members from going on strike till further order and asked them to file a response.

Jul 6, 2018

Samsung posts over 5% operating profit in Q2 2018

Operating profit came down to 14.8 trillion won (South Korean currency), sales came to 58 trillion won, down 4.92 percent. The company hopes to improve next quarter with the launch of the Note 9, better demand for chips and display.

Jul 6, 2018

President Donald Trump signs executive order withdrawing US from TPP trade deal

US-China trade war begins with tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese products

Tariffs on Chinese goods go into effect. Beijing promises it will retaliate, but doesn't say how.

Jul 6, 2018

Supreme Court reiterates that Chief Justice is 'master of roster'; disposes Shanti Bhushan's PIL

Supreme Court ruled out outside intervention in the working of the apex court, saying it can harm the independence of the judiciary.

Jul 6, 2018

Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express (22454) derailed near Rampur in Uttar Pradesh

Madurai Express derails while entering Khandala station in Pune

No casualties reported as the train derailed while entering Khandala station.

Jul 6, 2018

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Articles by IANS

United Nations peacekeeping budget down by $610 mn

Indian Railways bypasses recruitment board to open doors for contractual hiring

Sunanda Pushkar death case: Shashi Tharoor granted bail, court to rehear case on July 26

Iran hails nuclear talks in Europe as 'constructive'

Trump expects quick trade deal with Britain: US ambassador

Twitter suspends over 70 million accounts in two months to fight fake news

British PM wins government backing for Brexit plan

Trump administration seeks extension over deadline to reunite separated migrant family

Thailand cave rescue: Officials rule out immediate evacuation attempts

Is Google targeting call centres with Duplex? Report suggests AI could take over

Modi govt's MSP move like applying band-aid to haemorrhage: Rahul Gandhi

Over 50% smartphones are not password protected, says Kaspersky

Indonesia Open 2018: Indian challenge ends as PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy crash out in quarters

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years in prison over corruption charges

Uttar Pradesh: Court sets 20-day deadline for voice sample of Mulayam Singh

HC continues stay on Delhi Metro employees' proposed strike

Samsung posts over 5% operating profit in Q2 2018

US-China trade war begins with tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese products

Supreme Court reiterates that Chief Justice is 'master of roster'; disposes Shanti Bhushan's PIL

Madurai Express derails while entering Khandala station in Pune

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'