SpaceX’s new rocket to ferry Tesla Roadster to Mars
San Francisco, Dec 2 (IANS) SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced that the first flight of his company’s “Falcon Heavy” rocket will carry a Tesla Roadster — touted as the quickest car in the world…
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US Senate passes Republican tax reform bill
Washington, Dec 2 (IANS) The US Senate on Saturday passed the Republican tax reform bill that incorporates a number of changes. The vote was split 51 to 49. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee voted no,…
Microsoft working on Snapdragon 845-powered Surface device: Report
San Francisco, Dec 2 (IANS) Microsoft is making a new Surface device powered by ARM processor that is likely to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and support LTE connectivity. “Microsoft is planning some type…
Cyclone Ockhi: 102 Kerala fishermen yet to return home
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 2 (IANS) The rescue operations jointly launched by the Indian Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard after Cyclone Ockhi hit the southern districts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, resumed on Saturday with 102…
Facebook testing pre-roll video ads on ‘Watch’ platform: Report
San Francisco, Dec 2 (IANS) Just like YouTube, Facebook is also reportedly planning to test pre-roll video advertisements before the shows on “Watch” – its redesigned video platform for creators and publishers. According to a…
Senate Republicans release new version of tax bill
Washington, Dec 2 (IANS) Senate Republican leaders have released a new version of their tax plan that incorporates a number of changes that lawmakers sought in order to support the bill, the media reported on…
Misty, cold Saturday morning in Delhi
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) It was a misty and cold Saturday morning in the national capital as the minimum temperature dropped to 7.4 degrees Celsius, three notches below the average. “The sky will remain…
US dollar declines amid political uncertainties
New York, Dec 2 (IANS) The US dollar fell against most other major currencies after former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regarding his contacts…
US stocks plunge after ex-NSA Michael Flynn pleads guilty
New York, Dec 2 (IANS) US stocks fell sharply after former US National Security Adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regarding his improper contacts with Russia. The…
Some Delhi roads should be one way: LG
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Some roads in the capital should be made one-way, Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal said. Reviewing measures for decongestion of traffic observed from the “Y” point Salimgarh Bypass to Majnu…
DLF plans to raise Rs 11,250 cr from promoters
Mumbai, Dec 1 (IANS) Real estate major DLF on Friday said that it plans to raise Rs 11,250 crore through issue of warrants and debentures to its promoters, subject to shareholders approval. “Upon completion of…
Identify land for STP in Najafgarh area: NGT to Delhi
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday directed the Delhi government to identify the land to install sewage treatment plant (STPs) in Najafgarh area here. The STP at Dichaon Kalan…
No action on delay in MGNREGS wages: Activists
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Social activists on Friday said the government had not taken any action even three months after the submission of an independent report that showed ontime payment under Mahatma Gandhi National…
AI to operate Chandigarh-Bangkok flight
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) National passenger carrier Air India on Friday said that it will introduce a direct flight between Chandigarh and Bangkok from December 11, 2017. According to the airline, the new service…
Coal India misses production target by 5% during Apr-Nov
Kolkata, Dec 1 (IANS) Amid concerns from thermal power plants over inadequate supply of fuel, Coal India Ltd (CIL) on Friday reported that it has produced 329.30 million tonnes during the April to November period,…
GST has made made trade easier, expanded market for business: Jaitley
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has made doing trade easier as per the feedback he received after visiting trading centres in…
EY appointed transaction advisor for AI’s divestment: Sinha
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) The government has appointed consultancy firm EY as the transaction advisor for the strategic divestment of its stake in national passenger carrier Air India. According to the Minister of State…
Hero MotoCorp’s November sales up 26%
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Two-wheeler major Hero MotoCorp on Friday reported a sales growth of 26 per cent to 605,270 units for November 2017. The company had sold 479,856 units during the corresponding month…
Show us one coal power plant that meets standards: NGT to CPCB
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Asking the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to clarify its stand on polluting coal-based thermal power plants, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday asked it to show them even…
Institutional mechanism needed for jewellery exports: Prabhu
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) India needs a robust institutional mechanism to help boost jewellery exports, Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Friday. Addressing the Gold Summit, organised by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion…