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Day After Farmers' Protest, Government Hikes MSP of Rabi Crops
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in its meeting on Wednesday approved minimum support prices of Rabi crops, sources said.
Elite North Korean Hacker Group Behind Wave of Bank Attacks: Researchers
The researchers said that the group 'APT38' used extremely sophisticated techniques including "phishing" emails to gain access to credentials and using "watering holes"—hijacked websites that appear normal but which contain malware that enables hackers to...
Walmart Submits to I-T Department Details of Tax Deducted From Each Flipkart Investor
Income Tax authorities, which had previously asked Walmart to explain the logic behind its tax deductions on the USD 16 billion Flipkart deal, have the option to seek more clarifications from the US retailer once they study the reply.
New Study Reveals How Sleep Deprivation Could be Affecting Your Work
The study suggests that those who are sleep-deprived at work should not be performing certain tasks, such as those associated with a lot of interruptions or costly or serious errors, or if they do they should perform these tasks only for a short period of...
Seven Rohingya Muslims to be Deported to Myanmar Today, UN Says Violation of International Law
This is for the first time that Rohingya Muslims would be sent back to Myanmar from India. They would be deported via the Integrated Check Post( ICP) at Moreh in Tengnoupal district.
Frances Arnold, George Smith and Gregory Winter Win Nobel Chemistry Prize for Evolution Research
Arnold won one half of the nine million Swedish kronor (about $1.01 million) prize, while Smith and Winter shared the other half.
Soda Pot: PepsiCo Joins Coca-Cola in Exploring Cannabis Drinks
The remarks come two weeks after PepsiCo's archrival Coca-Cola said it was studying "wellness beverages" that could include cannabidiol, or CBD, a non-psychoactive component in cannabis that is sold in a growing variety of consumer products.
World's First Hydrogen-Electric Passenger Plane to Take Off in 2025
The world's first regional passenger plane powered by hydrogen-electric power is set to take to the skies as early as 2025, paving the way for a new generation of zero-emissions air travel.
Rupee Tumbles to Lifetime Low of 73.34 Against Dollar Amid Rising Global Oil Prices
The rupee opened lower at 73.26 and weakened further to quote at 73.34 a dollar against its previous closing of 72.91 on Monday.
'Scary Time for Young Men': Trump Openly Mocks Kavanaugh Accuser After Rare Restraint
It was a striking change of tactic after the US president had opted to show restraint towards Christine Blasey Ford.
France Says Iran Behind Foiled Bomb Plot Near Paris, Seizes Assets in Retaliation
The hardening of relations between Paris and Tehran could have deep consequences for Iran, coming at a time when Rouhani's government is looking to European capitals to salvage a 2015 nuclear deal after the United States pulled out.
India Targeting 40% of Power Generation From Non-fossil Fuel by 2030, Says PM Modi
PM Modi said he saw the 121-country International Solar Alliance as the future OPEC for meeting energy needs of the world.
70 Anti-Quota Outfits Form Party in Poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, to Contest All 230 Seats
The newly formed party has claimed support of 70 social organizations, including Karni Sena, Akhil Bharatiya Brahmin Mahasabha and others.
Stress Reduces Fertility in Women, But Not in Men: Study
The team measured perceived stress using the 10-item version of the stress scale (PSS) to assess how unpredictable, uncontrollable, and overwhelming individuals find their life circumstances.
John Legend Announces First Christmas Album: 'A Legendary Christmas'
A Legendary Christmas will feature six original tracks as well as eight classic Christmas songs, including What Christmas Means to Me, featuring Stevie Wonder on harmonica, and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, which he performs as a duet with Esper...
Britain's Boris Johnson Tells Ministers He Would Delay Brexit if Made Prime Minister
Britain's former foreign minister Boris Johnson said he wants to use a pause to reset the stalled Brexit negotiations.