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Jett by Super Wings balloon makes its way down New York's Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in New York. (Photo: AP)

‘Balloons will fly’ at Macy’s iconic Thanksgiving parade in New York

Concerns had been mounting earlier in the week over a forecast of strong winds on Thanksgiving Day.

29 Nov 2019 11:17 AM

An Indian-origin CEO was sentenced to over four years in prison after being convicted of securities fraud for his participation in a scheme to inflate the net asset value for hedge funds managed by the company by over USD 100 million. (Representational Image)

Indian-origin CEO sentenced to over 4 years in prison for securities fraud

Anilesh Ahuja, 51 was the founder, chief executive officer, and chief investment officer of Premium Point Investments (PPI).

29 Nov 2019 10:05 AM

Microsoft's India-born Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella tops Fortune's Businessperson of the Year 2019

The list is topped by Nadella, who has been at the helm of the technology giant since 2014.

20 Nov 2019 1:32 PM

The report said Xi called for an "all-out 'struggle against terrorism, infiltration, and separatism' using the 'organs of dictatorship,' and showing 'absolutely no mercy'." (Photo: File | AFP)

Leaked govt files show how China organised mass detention of Uighurs, Muslims

Beijing denies any mistreatment of the Uighurs or others in Xinjiang.

18 Nov 2019 12:19 PM

Photo Caption: Nita Ambani Elected to the Board of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) – the First Indian Trustee in the Museum’s 150 Year history.

Nita Ambani elected to board of Metropolitan Museum of Art

In 2017, the Reliance Foundation committed to support exhibitions that explore and celebrate the arts of India.

13 Nov 2019 5:15 PM

Boeing on Monday said it expects the 737 MAX airplane, which was grounded after two crashes killed 346 people, to resume flying in January, delaying its return by one month. (Photo: File)

'737 MAX expected to resume flying in January,' says Boeing

Boeing will then submit to the FAA all the necessary materials to support software certification.

12 Nov 2019 1:18 PM

President Donald Trump's former UN ambassador, Nikki Haley, alleges in her upcoming memoir that two administration officials who were ultimately pushed out by Trump once tried to get her to join them in opposing some of his policies. (Photo: screenshot)

'Told me to undermine him': Nikki Haley alleges disloyalty in team Trump by top aide

The former South Carolina governor said the meeting lasted more than an hour and that they never raised the issue to her again.

11 Nov 2019 9:41 AM

US health officials announced a breakthrough Friday into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vaping illnesses, reporting they have a “very strong culprit.” (Representational Image)

US identifies likely 'culprit’ of vaping illnesses outbreak that killed at least 40

Symptoms of the vaping illness include trouble breathing, chest pain, fatigue and vomiting.

09 Nov 2019 9:48 AM

The fast food giant said former president and CEO Steve Easterbrook demonstrated poor judgment, and that McDonald’s forbids managers from having romantic relationships with direct or indirect subordinates. (Photo: AP)

McDonald's ousts CEO over consensual relationship with employee

In an email to employees, Easterbrook acknowledged he had a relationship with an employee and said it was a mistake.

04 Nov 2019 8:32 AM

Jadhav is a retired Indian Navy officer who was sentenced to death by the Pakistani military court on charges of 'espionage and terrorism' after a closed trial in April 2017. (Photo: File)

Pakistan violated Vienna convention in Kulbhushan Jadhav case: ICJ Prez to UNGA

In a major victory for India, the ICJ had ruled that Pakistan must review the death sentence awarded to Jadhav.

31 Oct 2019 1:52 PM

Asserting that international scrutiny of the murder of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi was "absolutely required", a UN official on Sunday expressed disappointment that the world body's Secretary-General Antonio Guterres did not demand a criminal investigation into the matter. (Photo: File)

'UN chief hasnt shown courage,' says Official on Jamal Khashoggi's killing

The report revealed that the late Saudi journalist was the victim of a 'deliberate and premeditated execution'.

28 Oct 2019 9:49 AM

The 30-foot-high billboard featuring a model binding a Trump look-alike with red, white and blue rope while stomping on his face, was put up Tuesday as part of an advertising campaign by Dhvani, a Portland-based clothing company. (Photo: AP)

Times Square billboard depicts hog-tied President Donald Trump

Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr, tweaked the media Friday for not writing about the billboard sooner.

19 Oct 2019 3:12 PM

Normal life has remained affected in Kashmir for over two months as main markets continue to be shut and public transport off the roads. (Photo: File)

Some UN agency personnel in India able to operate in Kashmir: UN spokesperson

Strict restrictions were first imposed across Kashmir on August 5 when the Centre announced its decision to abrogate Article 370.

09 Oct 2019 8:59 AM

The company announced its Uber Copter offer on Thursday, saying flights to and from Lower Manhattan will become available to all Uber users on October 3. (Photo: File)

Uber launches helicopter services in New York; fares up to USD 225 per person

The roughly eight-minute flight will cost between USD 200 and USD 225 per person and include ground transportation on either side of trip.

04 Oct 2019 10:35 AM

In the audio, Zuckerberg said breaking up big tech companies would make election interference ‘more likely because now the companies can't coordinate and work together.’ (Photo: File)

Elizabeth Warren replies to Zuckerberg’s leaked audio saying she would ‘suck’ as prez

Warren, who in March called for breaking up Amazon.com Inc, Facebook Inc and Alphabet Inc, quickly issued a retort on Twitter.

03 Oct 2019 5:41 PM

A UN report asserted that Saudi Arabia bore responsibility for the killing and said Prince Mohammed's possible role in it should be investigated. (Photo: File)

Saudi Crown Prince takes ‘full responsibility’ but denies ordering Khashoggi’s murder

'This was a heinous crime,' Prince Mohammed, 34, told '60 Minutes' in an interview that aired Sunday.

30 Sep 2019 9:33 AM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. (Photo: AP)

Pak PM, delegation return to New York after jet given by Saudi prince develops fault

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gave PM Khan his private jet as he left for the US after his two-day visit to the Kingdom.

28 Sep 2019 3:45 PM

"The Kashmir issue, a dispute left from the past, should be peacefully and properly addressed in accordance with the UN Charter, Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreement," State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi said in his address to the UN General Assembly on Friday. (Photo: File)

China raises Kashmir issue at UN, calls it 'dispute from past'

China, a close ally of Pakistan, also stressed that no actions should be taken that would unilaterally change the "status quo".

28 Sep 2019 3:17 PM

In April, during a joint press conference with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran, Khan made a gaffe and said Germany and Japan shared a border, becoming a target for trolls. (Photo: File)

In slip of tongue, Imran Khan calls PM Modi Indian president in UNGA speech

Khan was addressing 74th session of the UNGA.

28 Sep 2019 12:45 PM

Imran Khan's maiden speech to the UN General Assembly went on for about 50 minutes, far exceeding the 15-20-minute time limit that leaders are expected to adhere. (Photo: AP)

Imran Khan's maiden UNGA speech exceeds time limit

Out of the 50-minutes that he spoke from the podium of the UN General Assembly hall, half of his speech was on India and Kashmir.

28 Sep 2019 9:35 AM