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Delhi, Mumbai success spurs India plan to privatise six more airports

Experts expect a strong global response to the move as the aviation sector is poised for a major surge.

Nov 9, 2018

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Demonetisation spurred Indian economy's digitisation but issues remain

Whatever the avowed objectives of the controversial demonetization, it did help the Digital India initiative. However, the weak internet infrastructure has affected the government efforts to bridge the digital divide.

Nov 9, 2018

Shiny Foundation to fund SSAW's Jeon Tae Gwan's cancer treatment costs

SSAW's Jeong Tae Gwan's cancer treatment costs will be covered by the Shiny Foundation and the Federation of Korean Music Performers.

Nov 9, 2018

The East Light's former producer summoned for police interrogation

Former producer of the boy band Moon Young II asked to appear for police investigation.

Nov 9, 2018

Hyun Bin talks about working on new serial 'Memories of the Alhambra'

South Korean actor Hyun Bin talks about what attracted him to take up the upcoming drama.

Nov 8, 2018

Pakistan seizes Indian DTH equipments worth Rs 7.83 cr in nation-wide crackdown

The report recalled that the Federal Board of Revenue has also enhanced enforcement measures adopted by the customs field formations which resulted in seizures of goods and other contraband items, including DTH equipment worth Rs24.8 billion during 2017-18.

Nov 8, 2018

OPEC President Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei

In yet another U-turn, OPEC to consider cuts in oil production next year

The development has come at the backdrop of rising oil prices during the summers and political pressure from US President Donald Trump resulting in Saudi Arabia, Russia and other producers increasing the outputs.

Nov 8, 2018

Lee Chong Wei 'recovers very well' from cancer, says not retiring anytime soon

Cancer-stricken Chong Wei is planning to start training as early as next month and make a competitive comeback to the tour at next year's All England Championships. Chasing the elusive Olympic gold at Tokyo Games in 2020 still remains his "dream".

Nov 8, 2018

China fails to reveal if it offered financial aid to cash-starved Pakistan

A day after Khan's four-day China visit ended, Pakistan's Finance Minister Asad Umar said that Beijing has offered $6 billion loans Islamabad to resolve country's economic crisis.

Nov 8, 2018

Fadnavis during his visit to the Virgin Hyperloop test track

First hyperloop in India: Here's everything you need to know about the multi-crore project

In a notification issued on November 2, Maharashtra government's urban development department declared the Pune-Mumbai Hyperloop project as a public infrastructure project

Nov 8, 2018

WhatsApp to get message preview option soon: Quick facts

WhatsApp preview message will help the user make final changes to the message before sending it to the friends or family.

Nov 8, 2018

Apple's new wide-screen iPad Pro with powerful A12X Bionic CPU goes on sale in global markets

The new iPad Pro series is said to be more powerful than some top-end PCs in the market. Read to when the new Apple tablets are expected hit stores in India.

Nov 8, 2018

Samsung, One UI, Android Pie, Samsung Developer Conference

SDC 18: Samsung showcases breakthrough foldable phone, new One UI for mobiles

Samsung's new hybrid foldable phone, when unfurled can turn into a fully functional 7.3-inch tablet. Also, read to know about the all-new One UI for Galaxy phones.

Nov 8, 2018

Broad Asian surge augurs well for post Muhurat-day trading

Indian stocks are set for robust correction in the week ahead of Muhurat-day trading when the markets open after Thursday's holiday for Diwali Balipratipada.

Nov 8, 2018

Lion Air jet involved in another accident, plane hits lamp post before takeoff

The Lion Air plane was said to be leaving the terminal and taxiing around 6.30 pm on November 7, readying for takeoff to Jakarta, when it hit the lamp post. On impact, the left wing of the plane sustained a tear.

Nov 8, 2018