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CSIR's green firecrackers remain a distant dream ahead of Diwali celebrations

CSIR's eco-friendly firecrackers would have been a major relief for people living in Delhi/NCR region but it seems to be a distant dream as of now.

Oct 30, 2018

Saudi Arabia: 17 Filipinos detained for attending Halloween party in Riyadh

Authorities reported that the party organizers did not have any permission to organize such an event.

Oct 30, 2018

Apple Special Event October 2018 live stream: How to watch product launch programme from anywhere

The Cupertino-based company is scheduled to kick off the Apple Special Event October 2018 keynote presentation at 10:00 am EDT (7:30 pm IST) in Brooklyn, on Tuesday.

Oct 30, 2018

Baby Mirza-Malik: It's a boy for tennis pro Sania Mirza and Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik

Shoaib Malik announced the birth of his son on Twitter, following which Sania's sister Anam Mirza and Bollywood director Farah Khan also shared their joy on social media.

Oct 30, 2018

India, Japan seal $75-bn currency swap agreement

Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg added the $75-billion agreement was one of the largest swap arrangements in the world.

Oct 30, 2018

Fight to dominate e-commerce in India: Flipkart burns Rs 2,000 crore to compete with Amazon

In the financial year 2016, Flipkart had faced a huge cash crunch which helped Amazon to make inroads in the Indian e-commerce market.

Oct 29, 2018

Lion Air crash: Jakarta's infamous traffic saves life of man who missed the doomed flight

Sony Setiawan, an official in Indonesia's finance ministry, was set to board Lion Air's JT 610 flight on Monday, October 29, but missed it as he did not reach the airport on time. The flight crashed into the sea 13 minutes after takeoff.

Oct 29, 2018

Here's how much Indians spend on Chinese smartphones; the numbers will shock you

Chinese companies have managed to create millions of jobs in India, thanks to their local manufacturing promises made towards Make in India.

Oct 29, 2018

Boeing 737 Max encounters its first accident; all you need to know about the fastest-selling aircraft

Boeing had marketed this aircraft as an efficient, reliable, and passenger-friendly plane with more range than any other 737 ever made. The Max 8 can seat a maximum of 210 people.

Oct 29, 2018

Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia gets another jail term in corruption case

The Zia Charitable Trust graft case was filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against Khaleda Zia and her three accomplices in August 2011.

Oct 29, 2018

North Korea denuclearisation within reach: US

The Trump administration was allegedly unhappy with Seoul's willingness to start economic cooperation and infrastructure projects with Pyongyang, although the North Korean regime had not taken any new steps to abandon its nuclear weapons.

Oct 29, 2018

Who was Bhavye Suneja? The Indian captain of Indonesia's ill-fated Lion Air flight

The Lion Air flight, which was travelling from Jakarta to Pangkal Pinang, vanished into the sea within 13 minutes of takeoff from Indonesian capital Jakarta.

Oct 29, 2018

Apple Special Event October 2018: What to expect at the big hardware showcase programme

Apple is expected to unveil a new line of iPad Pro (2018), MacBook Air, Mac Mini and more. Read to know the key features of the new devices.

Oct 29, 2018

Qatar enforces exit visa reform, foreign workers will not need employer's approval to leave country

While foreign employees can leave the country without the permission of their bosses, the employer too retains a few powers. An employer can submit a list of employees to the labour ministry who will be required to take permission due to the nature of their work.

Oct 29, 2018

OnePlus 6T launch live stream: Here's how to watch the Android flagship event

The OnePlus 6T launch event is slated to kick off at 11 am EDT (8:30 pm IST) in New York City on October 29.

Oct 29, 2018