48.9 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan: 10 Indian Cities among Top 15 Hottest Places of the World June 03, 2019 11:10
A severe heatwave is continuing to sweep India’s northern plains as 10 places in the region figured on the list of 15 hottest places in the world on Sunday.Rajasthan’s Churu and Sri Ganganagar, where the…
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U.S. Visa Applicants Now Need to Submit 5-Year Social Media Details June 03, 2019 09:41
Under the new rule put forth by the United States, virtually all the applicants of the U.S. visas should now have to provide information details of their social media handles going back five years. The…
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai Refused to Take Shares Worth Rs 405 Cr Saying He's Already Making Enough June 01, 2019 17:29
In an impressive move, Google Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai, who is one of the world’s highest-paid corporate executives, has apparently turned down a huge grant of restricted stock in 2018 saying he was already…
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Telangana Formation Day: Facts You Should Know About India’s 29th State Ahead of Its Birthday June 01, 2019 17:14
Five years ago on June 2, a historic declaration was made. After years of heroic struggles, a declaration, which stated that Telangana is set to function as an independent 29th state of India. The announcement…
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New Foreign Minister’s Son Dhruva Jaishankar Says He Can’t Help with Passport Woes in Cheeky Tweet June 01, 2019 11:15
A day after Subrahmanyam Jaishankar was appointed as the Indian Minister for External Affairs in Narendra Modi’s second cabinet, his son Dhruva Jaishankar stole some of his father’s limelight by posting a hostile tweet. Jaishankar…
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Donald Trump Terminates Preferential Trade Status for India Under GSP June 01, 2019 10:20
President Donald Trump on Saturday terminated the United States preferential trade program with India ending India’s designation as the beneficiary developing country under the key Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) trade program. According to a…
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United States Lauds Narendra Modi’s Swearing-In Speech May 31, 2019 16:23
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement post-election on inclusivity has been lauded by the United States, saying his re-election was a "clear" mandate for his vision of a strong, inclusive and prosperous India that plays a…
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Narendra Modi Cabinet Portfolios Announced: Full List Here May 31, 2019 16:16
Hours after the 57 Union Ministers, Ministers of State with Independent Charge and Ministers of State took oath at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday, the full list of portfolios held by them was released.Bharatiya Janata…
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Narendra Modi Begins His Second Term as India’s Prime Minister May 31, 2019 15:02
Narendra Modi on Thursday took oath as India’s prime minister for a straight second term in a spectacular ceremony following a massive win in the general elections held in April-May. President Ramnath Kovind administrated the…
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7 Indian Origin Students Among 8 Win Scripps National Spelling Bee May 31, 2019 14:11
Scripps National Spelling Bee has declared the seven Indian origin students as winners of the prestigious competition, taking home more than USD 50,000 in cash and prizes, after defeating over 550 other contestants in an…
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Anita Bhatia of India Appointed as United Nations Assistant Secretary-General May 31, 2019 12:10
Days after appointing decorated Indian army officer Shailesh Tinaikar as commander of mission in South Sudan, the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Anita Bhatia of India as an Assistant Secretary-General, according to his…
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How Indian Americans Dominated the National Spelling Bee Since 1998 May 30, 2019 17:43
The 92nd Scripps National Spelling Bee is underway and before the day of the finale, here is a phenomenal detail of Indian Americans winning every Scripps National Spelling Bee since 1998. Spelling bees have become…
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