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Indian-origin WB economist drowns at Bali beach

US citizen Aakansha Pande was on a holiday in Bali with her husband when strong currents swept her away.

Jul 25, 2018

Visitors examine handguns for sale during the opening of the annual gun show in Manila

Overruling Hawaii, US court allows citizens to carry firearms in public

The extent of the right to gun ownership is one of the most hotly contested debates in the United States, where there has been a steady stream of mass shootings. Hawaii is one of 15 states that requires a license or permit to openly carry a handgun.

Jul 25, 2018

Despite ban, Facebook opens office in China

The social networking giant has quietly opened a subsidiary company registered in Hangzhou, which will work as an innovation hub for start-ups and local developers.

Jul 25, 2018

Japan heat wave: Thousands hospitalised, death toll reaches 80 as temperatures soar past 40°C

The broiling heat has also fuelled worries for the safety of athletes and spectators at the Tokyo Summer Olympics in 2020. The city had described the months of July and August as having many days of mild and sunny weather that provide an ideal climate for athletes to perform.

Jul 24, 2018

Sunil Chhetri signs new deal with Bengaluru FC; skipper to stay till 2021

JSW Group-owned Bengaluru FC and Sunil Chhetri are not waiting till the current contract expiration. The Blues have awarded a year contract extension that will see the versatile striker playing with the club until the end of the 2020-2021 season.

Jul 24, 2018

India, Rwanda to strengthen bilateral relations; ink 8 MoUs

PM Modi reached Rwanda on Monday on the first leg of his five-day, three-nation tour of Africa that will also take him to Uganda and South Africa.

Jul 24, 2018

Greece wildfire: Forest fire rages in Athens as death toll reaches 50, more than 156 injured

Greece declared a state of emergency and has appealed to its European Union partners for assistance in dealing with the fires.

Jul 24, 2018

Hawaii volcano eruption: Kilauea could continue spewing lava for years

A report by US Government geologists finds that the eruption of the Kilauea volcano could last much longer, from month to a few years, since one of the fissures has shown no signs of waning.

Jul 24, 2018

Over 100 Africans face deportation after 200 of them were detained in Bengaluru

The Africans, mostly students, were arrested on several charges and one of which is said to be overstaying in India, even after the expiry of their visa. In addition, the police also seized 650 g of ganja, 60 g of cocaine and 10 g of LSD.

Jul 23, 2018

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake rocks southeast Iran

This is the fourth such earthquake in two days. The U.S. Geological Survey put the magnitude of the quake at 5.5, with its epicentre 23 miles (37 km) east of Kerman city.

Jul 23, 2018

Dubai hits rough patch as markets slump; economic slowdown on the cards?

Dubai is going through a rough patch as residential property prices have dropped by more than 15 percent since late 2014 and are still falling. The stock market is down 13 percent this year, the worst performance in the region.

Jul 22, 2018

Over 800 Syrian 'White Helmets' evacuated to Jordan by Israeli military on humanitarian grounds

The Israeli military said in a statement that the members of White Helmets were transferred to a neighbouring country and that the evacuation came at the request of the United States and several European countries.

Jul 22, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

India, Bangladesh security forces to discuss border issues

The bi-annual meeting of the Border Security Force and Border Guards Bangladesh is scheduled on Sunday. The two sides will discuss smuggling, illegal movement and work to resolve disputes over territories.

Jul 21, 2018

France joins hands with Russia; sends 50 tonnes of medical aid to Assad's Syria

It has been stated that this would be the first time a Western country has delivered aid to government-controlled areas with the help of Russia.

Jul 21, 2018

Wipro sees strong demand for services from financial clients

Beating analysts' forecasts, net profit for the IT firm grew 2 percent mostly for its US businesses. India and the Middle East contribute around 10 percent, a number that the company is keen to change at the earliest.

Jul 21, 2018

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Search Results for: Act East

Indian-origin WB economist drowns at Bali beach

Overruling Hawaii, US court allows citizens to carry firearms in public

Despite ban, Facebook opens office in China

Japan heat wave: Thousands hospitalised, death toll reaches 80 as temperatures soar past 40°C

Sunil Chhetri signs new deal with Bengaluru FC; skipper to stay till 2021

India, Rwanda to strengthen bilateral relations; ink 8 MoUs

Greece wildfire: Forest fire rages in Athens as death toll reaches 50, more than 156 injured

Hawaii volcano eruption: Kilauea could continue spewing lava for years

Over 100 Africans face deportation after 200 of them were detained in Bengaluru

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake rocks southeast Iran

Dubai hits rough patch as markets slump; economic slowdown on the cards?

Over 800 Syrian 'White Helmets' evacuated to Jordan by Israeli military on humanitarian grounds

India, Bangladesh security forces to discuss border issues

France joins hands with Russia; sends 50 tonnes of medical aid to Assad's Syria

Wipro sees strong demand for services from financial clients

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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