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US kicks Pakistan's Habib Bank out of New York over terror financing concerns

Habib, Pakistan's largest private bank, neglected to look out for compliance problems and red flags on transactions.

Sep 8, 2017

Trump administration 'strongly supports' sale of F-16 and F-18 fighter jets to India

Lockheed Martin and Tata have announced a joint venture to manufacture F-16 fighter planes. Saab has also announced a joint venture with Adani last week for Gripen.

Sep 8, 2017

China conducts military drills for 'surprise attack' over sea near North Korea

North Korea had on Sunday claimed that it had successfully detonated a hydrogen bomb — the sixth nuclear test carried out by the country and the largest.

Sep 7, 2017

US hate crime: Gurdwara in California vandalised with messages calling to 'nuke' Sikhs

A man named Karna Ray saw the vandal writing long messages on the white wall of the gurdwara and recorded the incident on his cell phone.

Sep 7, 2017

India saw 927 terror attacks in 2016: US report

India saw 927 terror attacks in 2016, says US report [VIDEO]

According to the US State Department's 'Country Report on Terrorism' India was ranked the third in terms of the number of terrorist attack, higher than Pakistan.

Sep 7, 2017

India among least preferred nations to live and work in, say expats

The list of the favourable countries is topped by Bahrain this year, which was given marks by its expats for making foreigners feel welcome and a good place to raise their family.

Sep 6, 2017

Chocolate giant Mars pledges $1 billion to battle climate change

The confectionery giant, worth $35 billion, on Wednesday launched its "Sustainability in a Generation" plan, which aims to reduce its carbon footprint by 60 percent.

Sep 6, 2017

Novartis puts Indian doctor from Harvard in charge as CEO Jiminez leaves

Narasimhan will be the youngest among a group of new chieftains helming global pharmaceutical companies.

Sep 4, 2017

Sikh taxi driver stabbed to death by American student in US

The American student accused of the stabbing was reportedly upset for not getting admission into a university.

Sep 2, 2017

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Honda reaches $605 million U.S. settlement over Takata air bags

Honda said the settlement covers 11.4 million vehicles currently under recall and 5.1 million more vehicles that may be recalled later.

Sep 2, 2017

Whoa! Floating fire ants is another hazard in Houston's flooded streets [VIDEO]

After the horrific devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, several islands of fire ants have been spotted floating on the rising floodwaters in Houston.

Sep 2, 2017

Trump seeks $7.85 billion for hurricane Harvey relief, warns on debt ceiling

Trump had been expected to request $5.95 billion for the recovery effort after Harvey flooded areas of Houston and other parts of Texas.

Sep 2, 2017

Hurricane Harvey: Arkema chemical plant near Houston hit by 2 explosions

Hit by Hurricane Harvey, the plant had lost the ability to refrigerate chemical compounds. The company had earlier warned that an explosion cannot be prevented.

Aug 31, 2017