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Bitcoin Plunges as Much as 20% as Chinese Yuan Soars
A dramatic rally in digital currency bitcoin came to a spectacular end on Thursday with a plunge of up to 20 percent as China's yuan rose sharply - further evidence of an intriguing inverse relationship between the pair.
Russia Interfered in Presidential Election: US Intelligence Chief
The US Director of National Intelligence James Clapper has said Russia staged cyber attacks to try to interfere in the November 8 presidential election.
India's Aviation Boom Belies the Sorry State of Affairs on the Ground
Behind the Indian aviation boom lies a crumbling structure. People who fuel the industry are stretched to their limits despite the multiple safety layers. The warning beeps have been on for some time, but in the hurry to grow, they have been ignored.
US Puts Osama Bin Laden’s Son on Terror Blacklist
A son of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and a senior leader of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula were added to the US counter-terrorism blacklist on Thursday, a move that bars US citizens from business with them, the State Department said.
Connaught Place to go Vehicle-free for 3 Months, Traders Oppose Move
The middle and inner circular roads of Connaught Place in the heart of the national capital will be vehicle-free from February for next three months on pilot basis, a move aimed at decongesting the area.
Sudip Bandyopadhyay's Arrest Political Vendetta, Claims Wife
'What evidence or proof do they have against him (Sudip)? He has been a victim of political vendetta,' Nayna Bandyopadhyay alleged, adding that her husband was arrested for 'raising the demonetisation issue in Parliament'.
Bombay High Court Cites Consensual Relationship to Exonerate Rape Accused
Observing that when two adults "consciously" enter into a physical relationship they are fully aware of the consequences, the Bombay High Court has discharged a man accused of rape by his former partner after he refused to marry her.
Samsung Targets 10 Million Galaxy S8 Smartphones
Samsung is counting on the S8 to rejuvenate sales after it scrapped the Galaxy Note 7 smartphones last year in one of the biggest product safety failures in tech history.
Bentley Continental GT Supersports to Launch on January 6
It is set to be a premium car where the premium is well and truly on performance, not passenger pampering.
Dhanush Uncomfortable While Shooting Lip-lock Scenes in Enai Nokki Paayum Thota?
Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the film has music by Darbuka Siva, and is gearing up for February release.
US Army Allows Turbans, Beards, Hijabs For Servicemen
The new provisions updates rules governing religious liberty that significantly improve the standards for Sikhs and other religious minorities who seek to serve their country with their religious articles of faith intact, she said.
Barack Obama Believes Relationship With India Worth Investing
Earnest was yesterday responding to questions on what are the things Obama would like President-elect Donald Trump to do when it comes to Indo-US relationship.
Toll-free Helpline for Digital Payments Launched
The government, in collaboration with telecom and IT industry, has launched a toll-free helpline - 14444 - to address consumer queries on digital payments.
West to East, BJP Does Best in Uttar Pradesh. East to West Suits SP
What’s in a phase? Probably there is something, if elections in a large province with diverse demography are held in multiple phases over a period of time.
Superhero Films Are Not My Thing: Ridley Scott
Scott says he has turned down the chance of working on a comic book blockbuster "several times" before
Ford Mustangs Drift to Set World Record For Largest Tyre Mark Image
The tyre track image was created by specially prepared Mustangs.