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The world's 500 largest companies generated USD 30 trillion in revenues and USD 1.9 trillion in profits in 2017. (Photo: AP)

IOC tops 7 Indian firms on Fortune 500 list, RIL jumps 53 places

Indian Oil Corp with 23 per cent rise in revenues at USD 65.9 billion was ranked 137th from 168th position.

01 Aug 2018 12:56 PM

Moody's assumes that these effects will be largely offset by moderate fiscal and policy easing.

US-China trade dispute likely to escalate, impact global growth

Trade restrictions are expected to cut about 0.25 percentage points off US' real GDP growth in 2019.

01 Aug 2018 8:51 AM

Shiva Ayyadurai, 54, who is running Independent against powerful incumbent Elizabeth Warren from the Democratic party was attacked last week by her supporter. (Photo: Twitter | @va_shiva)

Indian-American senatorial candidate attacked by opposition's supporter

Shiva Ayyadurai, eminent scientist, outspoken critic, was punched by man wearing t-shirt which said 'liberal', Warren for Senate sticker.

29 Jul 2018 1:27 PM

Facebook Inc and its chief executive Mark Zuckerberg were sued on Friday in what could be the first of many lawsuits over a disappointing earnings announcement by the social media company that wiped out about USD 120 billion of shareholder wealth. (Photo: AP)

Zuckerberg, Facebook sued after stock plunge 'shocked' market

The complaint filed by shareholder James Kacouris in Manhattan federal court accused Facebook, Zuckerberg and David Wehner.

28 Jul 2018 1:14 PM

Gurbir Grewal, who was previously Bergen County Prosecutor, became the nation's first Sikh state attorney general after the state Senate approved his nomination this year. (Photo: ANI)

Radio hosts call Sikh-American Attorney 'turban man', slammed for racism

The duo have apologised for their racist remarks and have been slapped with a 10-day suspension for using demeaning language.

27 Jul 2018 12:02 PM

The 36-year-old Ivanka currently serves as an advisor to her president father, and she has faced criticism about possible conflicts of interest with her business. (Photo: File)

Ivanka Trump shuts down fashion brand, to focus on White House role

After experiencing a sharp rise in sales in 2016, the brand suffered a backlash after her father took office.

25 Jul 2018 11:18 AM

The prison sentences for the 21 people convicted this week range from 4 to 20 years. (Representational Image)

Over 20 Indians sentenced for multi million-dollar US call centre scam

Stiff sentences imposed represent culmination of first-ever large-scale, multi-jurisdiction prosecution targeting India call centre scams.

21 Jul 2018 12:53 PM

Speaking with Recode’s Kara Swisher, Zuckerberg, who is Jewish, said in an interview published Wednesday that he thinks there are things 'that different people get wrong.' (Photo: File)

Holocaust deniers won't be banned from Facebook: Mark Zuckerberg

Zuckerberg said offensive content isn’t necessarily banned unless it is to organize harm or attack someone.

19 Jul 2018 2:39 PM

Last month, the US withdrew from the UN Human Rights Council and condemned its 'shameless hypocrisy' in absolving wrongdoers through silence and falsely condemning those committing no offence, saying America will not take lectures from hypocritical institutions. (Photo: File | PTI)

UN Human Rights Council 'greatest failure'; defends US withdrawal: Nikki Haley

'Judged by how far it has fallen short of its promise, the Human Rights Council is the United Nations' greatest failure,' Haley said.

19 Jul 2018 9:00 AM

The combined net worth of the 60 women on the list is a record USD 71 billion, 15 per cent more than in 2017. (Photo: @SFSU/Twitter)

2 Indian-origin women on Forbes list of America's richest self-made women

In list of 60 self-made women, Jayshree Ullal is ranked 18th with USD 1.3 bn net worth, Neerja Sethi ranked 21st with USD 1 bn net worth.

12 Jul 2018 4:11 PM

In a statement released by Louisville, Kentucky-based Papa John’s, Schnatter said reports attributing use of 'inappropriate and hurtful' language to him were true. (Photo: AP)

Papa John's founder resigns as chairman of board

The company made announcement late Wednesday, hours after John Schnatter apologised for using racial slur during conference call in May.

12 Jul 2018 12:40 PM

It is estimated that the nails have a combined length of 909.6 centimetres. Chillal's longest single nail is his thumbnail, measuring 197.8 centimetres. (Photo: @rahulkanwal/Twitter)

Indian Guiness World Record holder to cut fingernails after 66 yrs

Ripley's Believe It or Not museum in Times Square will host 'nail clipping ceremony' on July 11 where Chillal's nails will be cut.

11 Jul 2018 2:34 PM

The firm currently has Facebook with a buy rating and a price target of $275, Fortune adds.

Facebook stock closes at all-time record high

After grabbing attention in 2012, Facebook has seen its stock rise more than 400 per cent.

07 Jul 2018 6:20 PM

Woman climbs base of Statue of Liberty to protest immigration policy, booked

The climb led to a 4 hour standoff with police and forced thousands to leave the iconic American symbol on the nation’s birthday.

05 Jul 2018 12:22 PM

Haley's visit assumes significance as the Trump administration walks away from key multi-lateral pacts, re-writing American engagement with its key western allies. (Photo: File/AP)

US ambassador to UN Nikki Haley travels to India for 2-day visit

This meeting will focus on strengthening strategic, security, defence cooperation as US and India jointly confront global challenges.

26 Jun 2018 3:33 PM

Bong Biseo, of the Queens borough of New York, left, and others react as they watch the Gay Pride Parade (Photo: AP)

New York walks for rainbow pride as they march towards 50th year

Hundreds marched and danced on New York streets on Sunday in latest festive edition of Gay Pride parade that began in Central Park in 1970.

25 Jun 2018 5:25 PM

Gawande practices general and endocrine surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital and is Professor at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School. (Photo: @AtulGawandeOfficial/Facebook)

Indian-American surgeon appointed as CEO of Amazon-JP Morgan venture

Atul Gawande has been named as CEO of new US employee healthcare company, joint venture between Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan Chase.

21 Jun 2018 2:13 PM

He is off to join other US mayors Thursday in Texas to visit a childcare centre and denounce the migration policy of the Trump administration. (Photo: File/AFP)

New York Mayor surprised that migrant children secretly sent to his city

Democratic Mayor De Blasio explained that this single centre in Harlem had received 239 children without knowledge of city authorities.

21 Jun 2018 12:34 PM

Up to members to act on rights chief’s call for action on Kashmir: UN spokesperson

India has rejected the UN report, terming it as 'overtly prejudiced' and seeking to build a 'false narrative'.

15 Jun 2018 3:44 PM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Want to make Mumbai fintech hub: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

According to estimates, more than 20 mn infra projects on the anvil in the country, 51 pc are in Maharashtra.

14 Jun 2018 1:16 PM

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