Breaking his silence over the feud with ousted Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry, Ratan Tata on Friday said there has been a “definite move” to damage his personal reputation in the last two months but truth will eventually prevail howsoever painful the process may be.
Undocumented US immigrants face deportation even for minor crimes
December 24, 2016
Last December, Mayra Machado was pulled over for a routine traffic stop in Arkansas. She had an unpaid ticket for failing to yield. And as a teenager, she'd spent four months in boot camp for writing bad checks. Now 31, the single mother of three, who is an undocumented immigrant, faces deportation to El Salvador, the battle-scarred country she fled when she was 5 years old.
DRDO successfully tests Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon in Odisha
December 24, 2016
The Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully flight tested the Smart Anti-field (SAAW) weapon at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur off Odisha coast.
Denying Conflict, Trump Family Tries to Resolve Potential Problems
December 24, 2016
WASHINGTON — Realizing that his presidency could face potentially crippling questions over conflicts of interest, Donald J. Trump and his family are rushing to resolve potential controversies — like shuttering foundations and terminating development deals — even as the president-elect publicly maintains that no legal conflicts exist.
Why one CEO shortened his company workday to 6 hours
Decemebr 24, 2016
In May 2015, founder and CEO of Acuity Scheduling Gavin Zuchlinski decided to offer his employees six-hour workdays during the summer months, while still offering full pay and benefits.
Push for cashless? Indian Govt might make cheque bounce a non-bailable...
December 24, 2016
The Indian government is preparing to amend the law to introduce stringent punishment for bounced cheques from next year, which could act as a deterrent for defaulters in a country saddled with above 1.8 million lawsuits on dishonoured cheques.
US approves sale of night vision equipment to Pakistan: Report
December 24, 2016
The US Department of Defence has awarded a USD 284.6 million contract to Lockheed Martin to produce infrared target sight systems for the US Navy and Pakistan, a media report said on Saturday.
World Cricket: ‘Outlier’ Ashwin treasures rare double recognition
December 23, 2016
R Ashwin, who was named the ICC Cricketer of the Year and the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year on Thursday (December 22), dedicated the awards to his family and his Indian teammates and support staff.
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Indian President Upset As Ordinance Comes To Him For Record 5th...
December 23, 2016
New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee, signing the same ordinance or executive order for a record fifth time in a row, has made his displeasure clear. Sources say Mr. Mukherjee has faulted the government for failing to convert the ordinance into law.
China says it will cooperate with Trump but warns on Taiwan
December 23, 2016
BEIJING – Foreign Minister Wang Yi's remarks Thursday appeared to underscore that China's position on Taiwan is non-negotiable; weeks after President-elect Donald Trump suggested he could re-evaluate U.S. policy on Taiwan. It also mirrored Beijing's relatively measured posture toward the incoming U.S. administration despite signs of growing wariness.
