India-focused meet to be held in in Washington
WASHINGTON: Reflecting the new India-US bonhomie, the White House has lined up its top officials, including the all-powerful Jarred Kushner, for an India-centric business...
Now AI can help predict storms, cyclones
NEW YORK: Using Artificial Intelligence (AI), researchers have developed an algorithm to detect cloud formations that lead to storms, hurricanes and cyclones. The study, published...
British PM hopeful Jeremy Hunt reiterates post-Brexit FTA with India
LONDON: Britain's prime ministerial candidate Jeremy Hunt has reached out to the Indian diaspora to boost his chances against Boris Johnson, reiterating his plans...
Economy is weak, needs bold, structural reforms: Chidambaram
NEW DELHI: The Union Budget 2019-20 does not chalk out a clear roadmap to take India on the path of high economic growth and...
States must pay 'diplomatic price' for media abuse: UK
LONDON: Countries that abuse journalists should pay a "diplomatic price", British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt told a conference on media freedom Wednesday, adding that...
WASHINGTON: Top US and Chinese negotiators held phone talks on Tuesday as the world's top two economies seek to resolve their trade war, more...
Rupee slips 16 paise to 68.58 against US dollar
MUMBAI: The rupee on Monday depreciated by 16 paise to 68.58 against the US dollar in early trade, mainly due to heavy selling in...
US corporate sector welcomes Indian budget, says it will attract FDIs
WASHINGTON: The American corporate sector Friday hailed the maiden Budget of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, noting that it is not only inclusive but also...
India's 2019-20 budget mixes continuity with winds of change, says DBS
SINGAPORE: India's Budget for the financial year 2019-20 marks a sense of continuity but also carries winds of change, said Singapore bank, DBS Group,...
17 iconic sites to be transformed into world-class destinations to boost tourism: FM
NEW DELHI: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said 17 "iconic sites" will be transformed into world-class destinations to give a boost to...