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Amazon Echo is seen at its product launch for Britain and Germany

Amazon Echo with Alexa coming to India at last: Will it speak Hindi, Tamil, Marathi?

How would you like Amazon's Alexa-powered Echo speakers take in your requests in your regional language other than in English? The wait may soon be over.

Jul 29, 2017

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz likely to be next Pakistan PM; all you need to know

Shehbaz Sharif, the chief minister of Punjab in Pakistan, is known to be a strict disciplinarian and powerful administrator.

Jul 29, 2017

Sikkim standoff: CAG says Rs 4,000 crore IAF defence system 4 years late, and missiles are deficient and standing idle!

The CAG report has exposed fault lines in India's defence capabilities along the border of Sikkim.

Jul 28, 2017

Republican bill to repeal Obamacare fails in US senate

In a stinging blow to President Donald Trump, US Senate Republicans failed on Friday (28 July) to dismantle Obamacare, falling short on a major campaign promise and perhaps ending a seven-year quest by their party to gut the healthcare law. Voting in the early hours, three Republican senators, John McCain, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, crossed party lines to join Democrats in a dramatic 49-to-51 vote to reject a skinny repeal bill that would have killed some parts of Obamacare. The setback leaves Trump without a major legislative win after more than six months in power, despite Republicans controlling the White House, Senate and House. It will also be a let-down for financial markets, which expected Trump to make rapid changes to healthcare, taxes and infrastructure spending.

Jul 28, 2017

Jeff Bezos loses world's richest person title in less than a day; Bill Gates regains top spot

A surge in Amazon.com shares on Thursday in advance of the online retailer's earnings report had briefly propelled CEO Jeff Bezos past Bill Gates as the world's richest person.

Jul 28, 2017

Going bust: Steeling up for insolvency, and the intriguing case of Electrosteel

When management promises turn out to be sheer mirage, there arise glaring examples of the high quantum of mismanagement which banks and taxpayers face.

Jul 27, 2017

Israel removes all security apparatus from Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem after unrest

Tensions around the holy site have led to long periods of unrest in the past, including the second Palestinian uprising or Intifada, which left thousands dead from 2000 to 2004.

Jul 27, 2017

Telecom War: Airtel to launch VoLTE service to counter Reliance Jio

"We believe that this (JioPhone) could propel the launch of cheaper phones in the market and that is something that we embrace," Gopal Vittal.

Jul 27, 2017

The Indian contingent for Deaflympics 2017

Deaflympics 2017: India turn the tide after a week; win 3 medals to produce best-ever performance

India's deaf players produced their best in the ongoing Deaflympics at Samsun in Turkey and it is what the officials had predicted before the start of the tournament.

Jul 26, 2017

Flipkart beats Amazon hollow with sales figures of Rs 2,600 crore for June

Flipkart has once again left Amazon behind and reported gross sales of over Rs 2,600 crore as against Amazon's figures of over Rs 2,400 crore for the month of June.

Jul 26, 2017

Cochin Shipyard floats Rs 1,400-crore IPO despite grim shipbuilding prospects

Post IPO allotment, the government will hold a 75 percent share in the shipbuilder, while the balance 25 percent will be held by the public.

Jul 25, 2017

Finally some good news techies! Goldman Sachs is hiring engineers in India

Not just lateral hiring, investment bank Goldman Sachs also plans to enhance its campus recruitment this year by up to 25-30 percent as it aims to embrace technology at a larger scale.

Jul 25, 2017

India's Big Steel enigma: Grey hair, red ink, but blue skies?

Highly leveraged steel companies working on thinning margins augur ill for the balance sheets of banks.

Jul 24, 2017

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IT start-up employees are entitled to labour law benefits like provident fund: Govt

Union Minister of State for Labour Bandaru Dattatreya on Monday said employees of tech start-ups can claim benefits like provident funds as part of the labour laws of the country.

Jul 24, 2017

CAG blames spending cuts, bureaucracy for Indian Army firepower shortage

Lack of ammunition has put the army in a tight spot even as India continues to receive multiple threats from its neighbours.

Jul 24, 2017

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Search Results for: infrastructure bonds

Amazon Echo with Alexa coming to India at last: Will it speak Hindi, Tamil, Marathi?

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz likely to be next Pakistan PM; all you need to know

Sikkim standoff: CAG says Rs 4,000 crore IAF defence system 4 years late, and missiles are deficient and standing idle!

Republican bill to repeal Obamacare fails in US senate

Jeff Bezos loses world's richest person title in less than a day; Bill Gates regains top spot

Going bust: Steeling up for insolvency, and the intriguing case of Electrosteel

Israel removes all security apparatus from Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem after unrest

Telecom War: Airtel to launch VoLTE service to counter Reliance Jio

Deaflympics 2017: India turn the tide after a week; win 3 medals to produce best-ever performance

Flipkart beats Amazon hollow with sales figures of Rs 2,600 crore for June

Cochin Shipyard floats Rs 1,400-crore IPO despite grim shipbuilding prospects

Finally some good news techies! Goldman Sachs is hiring engineers in India

India's Big Steel enigma: Grey hair, red ink, but blue skies?

IT start-up employees are entitled to labour law benefits like provident fund: Govt

CAG blames spending cuts, bureaucracy for Indian Army firepower shortage

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

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]