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A woman buys wheat from a government-run ration shop

Human Development Index report shows glaring inequalities in India

The value of India's Inequality-adjusted HDI (IHDI) tanked to 0.468, which is a 26.8 per cent decline. This value is far worse than the global average decrease in the global HDI value which fell by 20 per cent.

Sep 15, 2018

Indian railways, Railway coolies, India rail porters, coolies

Forced Employment? Millions of engineers apply for gangman's job in Indian Railways

This is not the first the first time that people having technical degrees are applying for such low qualification-required jobs. The exam held by Railways Recruitment Board (RRB) on 31st August for 1.27 lakh posts also witnessed a huge number of overqualified people applying for the job

Sep 15, 2018

India's oil imports from Iran to decrease further

The United States is under the process of imposing new economic sanctions after the Trump administration decided to pull out of the nuclear deal with Iran.

Sep 15, 2018

Afghan military helicopter crashes during landing, 4 killed; Taliban claims responsibility

The defence ministry said five people were killed. A technical team has been sent to the area to investigate the accident.

Sep 15, 2018

Finance ministry swings into action; announces measures to CAD and rupee depreciation

Despite strong GDP growth, the rupee has weakened about 11 per cent this year amid higher oil prices and an emerging markets sell-off.

Sep 15, 2018

Philippines braces for super typhoon Mangkhut; evacuation underway as millions at risk

Philippines authorities warned that the impact of Mangkhut could be as devastating as that of Haiyan, the last super typhoon to hit the archipelago in 2013, which caused 6,300 deaths and affected 16 million.

Sep 14, 2018

SpaceX unveils new design update for BFR and announces trip around Moon

The new design for the BFR includes three symmetric wings, making it look like a more traditional spacecraft.

Sep 14, 2018

A nuclear-capable Ra'ad cruise missile of the Pakistan Army

US cut $300 million aid to Pakistan over fears of terrorists acquiring nuclear weapons

In January 2018, US President Donald Trump suspended a substantial part of military aid to Pakistan, saying it was letting its territory used by the Taliban for attacks in neighbouring Afghanistan.

Sep 14, 2018

Asia Cup 2018: Cricket live stream, TV listings, full schedule and squads

After the grueling tour of England, India will be defending their Asia Cup title in the six-team continental tournament, starting September 15 in the UAE. How to watch online and on TV.

Sep 14, 2018

Walmart, Flipkart employees to get option to switch places

The decision has come after the Bentonville based e-retailer, Walmart, took over 77 per cent stake in Flipkart at a whopping $16 billion.

Sep 13, 2018

An outsider to replace CEO Francisco D'Souza at Cognizant?

The software company has been doing tremendously well under the leadership of D'Souza which has outperformed its peers to report revenue of $14.81 billion in 2017 from just about $1.42 billion in 2006.

Sep 13, 2018

Parliamentary panel recommends rigorous monitoring of Indo-China border

The 2017 Doklam issue is related to the military border impasse between the Indian Armed Forces and the People's Liberation Army of China.

Sep 13, 2018

Apple watchOS 5 update set for release next week: Key features you should know

Apple watchOS 5 is slated to be released on September 17 and will be available to Watch Series 1 and later versions. Read to know key features coming in the new software.

Sep 13, 2018

Japan Open 2018: Sindhu crashes out early; Srikanth advances to quarters

A visibly tired Sindhu faced an early exit after losing in straight games to lower-ranked Gao Fangjie of China in the second round of the ongoing World Tour Super 750 tournament in Tokyo.

Sep 13, 2018

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Apple Special Event 2018 Highlights: Quick Facts on Watch Series 4, iPhone XS, Max, XR

Apple Watch Series, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max are slated to go up for pre-order from 14 September. Read to know the key features and price details of the new products.

Sep 13, 2018

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World

Human Development Index report shows glaring inequalities in India

Forced Employment? Millions of engineers apply for gangman's job in Indian Railways

India's oil imports from Iran to decrease further

Afghan military helicopter crashes during landing, 4 killed; Taliban claims responsibility

Finance ministry swings into action; announces measures to CAD and rupee depreciation

Philippines braces for super typhoon Mangkhut; evacuation underway as millions at risk

SpaceX unveils new design update for BFR and announces trip around Moon

US cut $300 million aid to Pakistan over fears of terrorists acquiring nuclear weapons

Asia Cup 2018: Cricket live stream, TV listings, full schedule and squads

Walmart, Flipkart employees to get option to switch places

An outsider to replace CEO Francisco D'Souza at Cognizant?

Parliamentary panel recommends rigorous monitoring of Indo-China border

Apple watchOS 5 update set for release next week: Key features you should know

Japan Open 2018: Sindhu crashes out early; Srikanth advances to quarters

Apple Special Event 2018 Highlights: Quick Facts on Watch Series 4, iPhone XS, Max, XR

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