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PSLV breaks into Australian space market, to launch satellite from Down Under this year

PSLV has launched 237 satellites, nearly half of them from the United States and 27 other countries since its first commercial launch in 1999.

Jul 3, 2018

Microsoft may beat Samsung in race towards making first true bendable mobile with pocketable Surface device

The Redmond-based technology giant is working on the new Surface mobile device under the aegis of the project Andromeda, which is capable of folding into a tablet when opened and turns to phone-mode when folded. Read more about the upcoming innovative device.

Jul 3, 2018

Kiran Bedi, Puducherry Lt Governor, visits municipal office as part of 'naming & shaming' tax defaulters initiative

After the visit, she announced that the state has received a quantum jump in recoveries of due taxes, from an average of Rs. 4 lakh a day to Rs. 14 lakh a day and counting.

Jul 3, 2018

US Independence Day: America decks up in red, white and blue to celebrate 4th of July

The 4th of July is a federal holiday in the US commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 after the 13 colonies that made up America declared a war of independence against Britain in 1775. The day is often associated with parades, fireworks, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games and family get-togethers.

Jul 3, 2018

Andheri bridge collapse: 2016 RTI revealed bridges between Mumbai's Churchgate-Virar line were safe

The Gokhale bridge connects Andheri East and Andheri West railway stations and is used by thousands of commuters every day. Interestingly, an RTI query from 2016 had revealed that all foot-over bridges between Churchgate-Virar line were safe.

Jul 3, 2018

Trump trade war: Is US exiting World Trade Organisation?

Draft legislation by the Trump administration shows that the United States may violate two basic rules of the World Trade Organisation, indicating Trump's plans to leave the UN body.

Jul 3, 2018

Cauvery body asks Karnataka to release 31 tmcft water to Tamil Nadu

The announcement came after the first meeting of the Cauvery Water Management Authority, Chairman hopeful of Karnataka's cooperation.

Jul 3, 2018

Analysis: Donald Trump's trade tariffs are already costing the US some jobs he promised

American companies like Harley Davidson are planning to shift some jobs out of the US, which is the exact opposite of what Trump had promised the country.

Jul 2, 2018

Rattled by sonar noise off US coast, NOAA sends submarine to find strange rocks

Instead of finding sunken gold coins of the shipwreck, the submarine crew discovered a massive rock formation with various marine creatures.

Jul 2, 2018

Delhi metro staff threaten to go on a strike if demands are not fulfilled

The Delhi High Court on Friday put a stay on strike by the Delhi Metro staffers, saying that the metro service is a public utility which caters to about 25 lakh people in the city. The employees were planning to go on a strike from Friday midnight.

Jul 2, 2018

S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems

India moves closer towards acquiring Russian S-400 air defence missile systems

Interestingly, the United States is attempting to sway India into considering its missile defence option -- Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) -- to keep itself ahead of Russia.

Jul 2, 2018

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Did UK minister Gavin Williamson really snub Nirmala Sitharaman?

It was said that the meeting between Indian defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her counterpart Gavin Williamson was supposed to take place between June 20 and 22, but the latter had snubbed the meet. However, Sitharaman lashed out at these claims and said new dates were being worked out.

Jul 2, 2018

Delhi mass suicide: Handwritten notes hint at religious practices behind death of 11 family members in Burari

While it was earlier thought the Delhi family, members of which were found hanging on July 1, had committed mass suicide, the police now suspect that this could be a case of some religious practice gone wrong. The police have found handwritten notes in the house that spoke about attaining salvation.

Jul 2, 2018

When Salman Khan wanted to date a girl but she developed brotherly feelings for Race 3 star

Salman Khan during his school days had a liking for a girl but his hopes crashed when he realised she had "brotherly feelings" towards him.

Jul 1, 2018

Kaley Cuoco marries Karl Cook: Check out their wedding video and photos here

The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco married equestrian Karl Cook in an intimate wedding with family and friends present to witness their union. The duo got engaged on Kaley's 32nd birthday in November last year.

Jul 1, 2018

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Search Results for: disaster planning

PSLV breaks into Australian space market, to launch satellite from Down Under this year

Microsoft may beat Samsung in race towards making first true bendable mobile with pocketable Surface device

Kiran Bedi, Puducherry Lt Governor, visits municipal office as part of 'naming & shaming' tax defaulters initiative

US Independence Day: America decks up in red, white and blue to celebrate 4th of July

Andheri bridge collapse: 2016 RTI revealed bridges between Mumbai's Churchgate-Virar line were safe

Trump trade war: Is US exiting World Trade Organisation?

Cauvery body asks Karnataka to release 31 tmcft water to Tamil Nadu

Analysis: Donald Trump's trade tariffs are already costing the US some jobs he promised

Rattled by sonar noise off US coast, NOAA sends submarine to find strange rocks

Delhi metro staff threaten to go on a strike if demands are not fulfilled

India moves closer towards acquiring Russian S-400 air defence missile systems

Did UK minister Gavin Williamson really snub Nirmala Sitharaman?

Delhi mass suicide: Handwritten notes hint at religious practices behind death of 11 family members in Burari

When Salman Khan wanted to date a girl but she developed brotherly feelings for Race 3 star

Kaley Cuoco marries Karl Cook: Check out their wedding video and photos here

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]