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Starbucks to phase out plastic straws by 2020

Seattle-based coffee chain announces plans to replace plastic straws with newer, environmentally friendly options by 2020.

Jul 10, 2018

A Sukhoi T-50 flies during a display at the opening of the MAKS International Aviation and Space Salon at Zhukovsky airport

Why is India ditching the fifth-generation fighter aircraft project with Russia?

High cost, a reluctance of the Russians to share technology, and the aircraft not meeting Indian Air Force requirements are seen as the main reasons for the shelving of the project.

Jul 9, 2018

Aggressive mutant space bacteria poses serious risk to life on Earth, warns Russia

Bacteria and life, in general, go through a massive change in space and these mutated life forms could pose a serious risk to Earth, say the Russians.

Jul 8, 2018

Mike Pompeo (L), Japan's Foreign Minister Taro Kono (C) and South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha

North Korea committed to denuclearisation, says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

After meeting with Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers, Pompeo said that North Korea was committed to denuclearisation. He added that the US would not lift any sanctions until the regime complies with the plan.

Jul 8, 2018

Amidst Brexit woes, UK launches new visa scheme to attract scientists, academics

The new visa scheme, attached to the Tier 5 visa, will allow the government to directly sponsor high-skilled individuals to train and work in the United Kingdom.

Jul 8, 2018

India preparing comprehensive aviation plan for 2035: Suresh Prabhu

Union Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said that the country's aviation sector would log the highest continuous growth in the next few years, with technology and land being the key factors.

Jul 8, 2018

WhatsApp to get critical security tool to curb spread of spam, fake news: All you need to know

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is planning to introduce a new security feature to deter the spread of misinformation. Read to know how it would work.

Jul 7, 2018

Angela Merkel condemns Turkish leaders for Nazi comparisons

Iran hails nuclear talks in Europe as 'constructive'

The country received an economic package from European countries as it looks to stabilise its economy following the US withdrawal from the JCPOA.

Jul 7, 2018

Twitter suspends over 70 million accounts in two months to fight fake news

Twitter Inc suspended more than one million accounts a day in recent months to reduce the flow of misinformation on the platform, the Washington Post reported.

Jul 7, 2018

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Xiaomi MIUI 10 Global ROM: Beta OS released to Redmi Note 5, Pro and other models

Besides Redmi Note 5 series, Android Oreo-based MIUI 10 Global ROM Beta OS update is available for Mi 6, Mi MIX 2, Redmi S2, Mi MIX 2S and other models. Read to know the key features of the new MIUI 10 software.

Jul 6, 2018

Xiaomi Mi A2 launch imminent: Image of Android One phone with 8.1 Oreo spotted online

A leaked image of Mi A2 shows the device running Android 8.1 Oreo. It also hints that the device will be released soon. Read to know the key features of the upcoming Android One phone.

Jul 5, 2018

ISRO successfully tests crew escape module for human spaceflight

The test at Satish Dhawan Space Centre lasted 259 seconds. It was labelled a success after the crew escape system deployed successfully.

Jul 5, 2018

'Addictive' Facebook bad for kids, admit insiders

The social networking giant is very much aware of the negative effects of addictive technology, according to Sandy Parakilas, a former Facebook platform manager.

Jul 5, 2018

Soldiers and rescue workers work in Tham Luang cave complex

Who are John Volanthen and Richard Stanton? Know about the two British cave rescuers in Thailand

The duo had arrived in Thailand three days after the football team went missing. They are part of the South and Mid Wales Cave Rescue Team.

Jul 5, 2018

Navy unhappy with 'Make in India' submarine upgrade project

The Indian Navy is wary of the project to service their submarines being awarded to an Indian shipyard as opposed to the Russian manufacturers owing to the inordinate delay in completion of such projects in the past.

Jul 4, 2018

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Search Results for: modernisation programme

Starbucks to phase out plastic straws by 2020

Why is India ditching the fifth-generation fighter aircraft project with Russia?

Aggressive mutant space bacteria poses serious risk to life on Earth, warns Russia

North Korea committed to denuclearisation, says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

Amidst Brexit woes, UK launches new visa scheme to attract scientists, academics

India preparing comprehensive aviation plan for 2035: Suresh Prabhu

WhatsApp to get critical security tool to curb spread of spam, fake news: All you need to know

Iran hails nuclear talks in Europe as 'constructive'

Twitter suspends over 70 million accounts in two months to fight fake news

Xiaomi MIUI 10 Global ROM: Beta OS released to Redmi Note 5, Pro and other models

Xiaomi Mi A2 launch imminent: Image of Android One phone with 8.1 Oreo spotted online

ISRO successfully tests crew escape module for human spaceflight

'Addictive' Facebook bad for kids, admit insiders

Who are John Volanthen and Richard Stanton? Know about the two British cave rescuers in Thailand

Navy unhappy with 'Make in India' submarine upgrade project

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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