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Apple's Cook to China: Keep opening for sake of global economy

Cook's comments come as Apple weathers sinking sales in China because of a contracting smartphone market, increasing pressure from Chinese rivals, and slowing upgrade cycles.

Mar 23, 2019

Imran Khan asks Pakistanis to pray that cash-strapped nation discovers oil reserves in ongoing drilling

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan also explained that the quest for the oil reserve has been going on for a while and has now reached its final stage. The discovery may come in a matter of a few weeks and may, in turn, take care of the economic crisis that the nation has been facing.

Mar 23, 2019

Warship Frigate INS Teg (F45) of Indian Navy on Elbe river, near Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.

Here's why India is developing its first deep-sea port in Indonesia

The Strait of Malacca and Indian Ocean Region have become a major trade route where the Indian Navy is increasingly seen as a net security provider.

Mar 22, 2019

MakeMyTrip files case against EaseMyTrip; does brand name-identical Google Adword infringe IPRs?

MakeMyTrip claims EaseMyTrip's use of the Adword is in violation of the trademark law and has raised the cost of its Google Search Network advertisements.

Mar 21, 2019

Another terror attack on India will be 'extremely problematic': US warns Pakistan

The United States has asked Pakistan to take sustained, verifiable and irreversible action against the perpetrators of terrorism.

Mar 21, 2019

Flipkart introduces robots in Bengaluru workspace; do humans have reason to worry?

The robots, also known as automated guided vehicles (AGVs), have been designed to carry small products place them in their designated area.

Mar 20, 2019

Is another air escalation on cards? IAF asks for more missiles as Pakistan moves F16 jets to bases near LoC

Pakistan has also shifted a majority of Jaish-e-Mohammad training camps from areas along LoC to Federally Administered Tribal Areas.

Mar 20, 2019

Who is Pramod Sawant? Meet Manohar Parrikar's successor and new Goa Chief Minister

Pramod Sawant was a close confidant of Manohar Parrikar. During Parrikar's last days, he had asked Sawant to perform all state duties, including hoisting the flag on national days.

Mar 19, 2019

Maruti Suzuki cuts production by whopping 25%! What is ailing the Indian auto market?

Impacted by a higher cost of ownership due to rising interest rates, insurance premiums and tight liquidity, sales of passenger cars has been declining since August 2018.

Mar 18, 2019

Masood Azhar and China veto: Here's what PM Modi can do now

So while targeting Masood Azhar is an option that India is exploring, in trying to define him as a legitimate target, it is obviously very challenging.

Mar 17, 2019

New Zealand mosque shootings toll rises to 50, families wait to bury their dead

Friday's attack, which Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern labelled as terrorism, was the worst ever peacetime mass killing in New Zealand

Mar 17, 2019

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Buffett rubbishes Modern Monetary Theory that opposes taxes, govt borrowing

Berkshire Hathaway boss joins economists trashing MMT that advocates printing currency to sustain government expenses.

Mar 16, 2019

How did Nirav Modi manage to enter and stay in the United Kingdom?

Nirav Modi was in the United Kingdom on a 'golden visa' or a tier 1 visa. This visa is given to those outside the European Union who promise to invest at least two million pounds in the UK government.

Mar 15, 2019

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China's UN vote exposes extreme vulnerability to ISI blackmail

Thousands of Chinese working on strategic and economic projects across Pakistan are soft targets to terror outfits controlled by Pakistani deep state, analysts say.

Mar 14, 2019

Can India snap $84 billion economic ties with China over Masood Azhar issue at UN?

#BoycottchineseProducts has been trending on social media following China's attempt to oppose India. Tweets tagging PM Modi also called for an immediate ban on Chinese imports.