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Harvey Weinstein and his attorney Benjamin Brafman

Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to new charges, judge lets him stay free

The movie producer is allowed to remain on bail after pleading not guilty to a first-degree criminal sexual act. He was accused of forcibly performing oral sex on a woman in his Manhatten apartment in July 2006.

Jul 10, 2018

Men transport an air cooler on a two wheeler during a hot summer day

Goa to introduce e-challans to improve road safety

Police will be given a PoS machine as they will now issue e-challans. The move comes as the government looks to tighten safety on Goa's roads.

Jul 10, 2018

Mercedes-Benz India appoints Martin Schwenk as its new MD and CEO

Current Mercedes-Benz India MD and CEO, Roland Folger, will assume a new position for Mercedes-Benz's Thailand & Vietnam markets. He is leaving the Indian operation after guiding them to the top spot in luxury car sales.

Jul 9, 2018

Not China or USA, but India now houses the world's largest mobile factory

The 35-acre Samsung factory is currently under construction in Noida and is due to be inaugurated on Monday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Moon Jae-in.

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

One nation, one election is impractical, unconstitutional: Trinamool Congress

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee says PM Narendra Modi's plan of a single election for both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is unconstitutional, says Centre is not above states.

Jul 7, 2018

Fake AI on prowl? Some startups merely pretend they are using AI technologies

Startups are motivated by two reasons, to secure financial backing and to win consumer trust.

Jul 7, 2018

United Nations peacekeeping budget down by $610 mn

Budget cuts follow ending of missions in Haiti and Liberia. The move is expected to save India $940,000 since the country contributes 0.1474 percent of the total budget.

Jul 7, 2018

Sanjay Naker, an Indian-origin finance consultant, gets 8 years in prison for raping teen in London

Sanjay Naker, an employee at PricewaterhouseCooper and a resident of Wood Green in north London, raped the 18-year-old after a drunken night with his colleagues. During the sentencing, the judge said that it was evident that the woman did not want to have sex with him and it was him who forced himself on her.

Jul 7, 2018

Abdulla Yameen, President of the Maldives, greets Nawaz Sharif,

Amid stand-off with India, Maldives signs deal with Pakistan

In a fresh security challenge to India, the Maldives has signed an agreement with Pakistan in the energy sector. The country has been denying visas for Indians who are working on delayed construction projects that are being financed by India in the country.

Jul 7, 2018