The US Department of Defense withheld military payments to Pakistan after Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis told Congressional defence committees that he was unable to certify that Pakistan took sufficient action against the Haqqani network to permit full reimbursement of the fiscal year 2016 Coalitio
Author: Garima Kapil
Ram Nath Kovind takes oath as 14th President of India
President-elect Ram Nath Kovind today became the 14th President of India at a ceremony in the Central Hall of Parliament.
India rises to second spot on Business Optimism Index: Grant Thornton Survey
A survey conducted by Grant Thornton has stated that Indian business continues to be optimistic backed by a buoyant economy and continued reforms.
UK funds food security, solar energy projects in India
Research projects related to “second green revolution”, cheap eye tests for diabetes patients and solar energy in India are among several international projects for which funding worth USD262 million has been announced by Britain’s apex research body.
Indian-American-led Petrochemical giant to build world’s largest alcohol plant in Texas
Petrochemical giant LyondellBasell is planning to build the world’s largest propylene oxide and tertiary butyl alcohol plant in the Houston, Texas, area, the company’s Indian-American CEO Bhavesh (Bob) V Patel has said.
‘Lucknow Central’ first look: Farhan Akhtar as jail convict
The first look of Lucknow Central, starring Farhan Akhtar dropped online and it is bound to amp up your excitement for the film’s trailer release.
Indian American Business Council launches India national chapter
The Indian American Business Council (IABC) has launched its India-based “national chapter” to provide a platform for micro, small, and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) to expand their businesses.
Singapore invests in new Satellite Technology to enhance search and rescue capabilities
CAAS and MPA have invested in a new Medium-altitude Earth Orbit Search (MEOSAR) ground system to enhance search and rescue capabilities in Singapore’s maritime and aeronautical Search and Rescue Regions (SRRs).
Indian-origin doctor sentenced to prison for USD49 million fraud
An Indian-American doctor, known for promoting classical Indian dances in the US, has been sentenced to nearly 10 years of imprisonment for defrauding his former company’s shareholders of USD49 million.
Centre mulls caveat to Hague treaty on child abduction to secure rights of NRI women
The Centre is deliberating on proposing a caveat to the Hague convention dealing with international child custody issues to secure the rights of NRI women.
