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Despite note ban, Indian consumers are most optimistic in Asia-Pacific: Mastercard Survey

After India, Myanmar, Vietnam and the Philippines also remain extremely optimistic in their outlook. Singapore, Taiwan and Malaysia were, however, among the most pessimistic.

Jan 16, 2017

DARPA looks to deep sea TUNA to protect US against Russian attacks on telecom satellites

Underwater cables to act as backup in case US satellites get jammed.

Jan 16, 2017

Mexico BPM Festival shooting: At least 5 dead after gunman goes on rampage in Blue Parrot Club

The incident occurred during the early hours of Monday when music lovers had gathered at the club.

Jan 16, 2017

Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee arrives for bribery suspicion questioning

More trouble for Samsung as South Korean prosecutors seek arrest of company chief

The Samsung chief was questioned by investigators last week for nearly 22 hours straight for his involvement in an alleged corruption scandal.

Jan 16, 2017

US H1-B visa curbs: Could this be the boost Indian tech startups have been waiting for?

The US H1-B visa is a non-immigrant visa, which allows firms to hire foreign workers in specialised occupations.

Jan 16, 2017

IITs may soon have reservation for female students

A panel has recommended that 20 percent supernumerary seats out of the total number of seats be reserved for girls.

Jan 16, 2017

CISF jawan commits suicide at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru

Suresh Gaikwad, the CISF jawan, allegedly shot himself with his service rifle at the airport.

Jan 16, 2017

Jallianwala Bagh centenary: Shashi Tharoor believes it's a 'good time' for British to apologise to Indians for all wrongdoings

Tharoor said the British, instead of admitting their wrongdoings, have done the exact 'opposite'.

Jan 16, 2017

Khadi row: Is it high time PM Modi paid more attention to building India's brand than his own?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by going on an overdrive with his image-bolstering campaigns, is giving a field day to his critics, and letting fans down.

Jan 16, 2017

India's richest 1% hold a huge 58% of the country's total wealth: Oxfam

Globally, just eight men – six Americans, one Mexican and one Spanish – own the same amount of wealth as the poorest half of the world's population.

Jan 16, 2017

Now, a jawan sings out his troubles: New video of soldier's difficulties surfaces despite Gen. Rawat's warning

A report by Army Design Bureau has listed aroaund 50 problems faced by the troops that need to be addressed quickly.

Jan 16, 2017

India news live updates: ATM withdrawal limit increased to Rs 10,000 per day per card

Read all the live updates from across India right here.

Jan 16, 2017

At least 32 dead, 18 homes damaged after Turkish cargo jet crashes into Kyrgyzstan homes

Many local residents who were in their homes at the time of the incident have been reported dead.

Jan 16, 2017

7th Pay Commission: Good news for autonomous bodies as government may give them salary hike, but with conditions

The finance ministry has also made arrangements for those autonomous body employees who do not meet these criteria to get salaries as per the revised pay scale.

Jan 16, 2017