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HP may launch Windows 10-powered smartphone in early 2016
New York, Dec 30: Famous for its wide range of printers and computers, California-based global company Hewlett-Packard (HP) is reported to unveil its first Windows 10-powered smartphone early next year.
The surprise announcement about…
Twitter updates rules to stop abusive behaviour online
San Francisco, Dec 30: In a fresh bid to combat abusive behaviour, micro-blogging site Twitter is revising its rules to tackle hateful conduct including spreading of terror messages online.
"We believe that protection from abuse and…
BHEL commissions Prayagraj power plant unit in UP
New Delhi, Dec 29: State-run heavy equipment-maker Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) on Tuesday said it has commissioned a 660 MW unit of the Prayagraj Super Thermal Power Project at Bara in Uttar Pradesh.
"The unit has been…
China to give additional 1.4 mn litre fuel to Nepal
Kathmandu, Dec 29: The Chinese government has agreed to provide 1.4 million litres of fuel worth 10 million yuan to Nepal as a grant, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Kamal Thapa said here on Tuesday.
Earlier in October, China…
Value buying marginally buoys markets, BSE Sensex up 30 Points
Mumbai, Dec 29: Value buying, coupled with expectations of more reforms by the government marginally rose the Indian equity markets during the late-afternoon trade session on Tuesday.
This led a barometer index of the Indian equity…
Iran transfers Uranium to Russia under Nuclear Deal
Washington, Dec 29: Iran has taken a step forward to implement the nuclear deal with world powers by transferring most of its enriched uranium to Russia, in exchange for lifting most international sanctions imposed on Tehran over its…
Newspapers, periodicals in India register 5.8 percent growth
New Delhi, Dec 29: The registered publications in India recorded growth of 5.8 percent over previous year with Hindi publications claiming a combined circulation of over 25 crore followed by English at over six crore, according to the…
UAE, Britain, Russia Sovereign Funds keen to invest in NIIF: Jaitley
New Delhi, Dec 29: Following a meeting of the NIIF, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said proposals of participation, including by major sovereign funds across the world, were being considered.
Stating that the National…
Infosys plans campus in Warangal
Hyderabad, Dec 29: The Telangana government's efforts to take information technology beyond Hyderabad and expand to Tier-II and Tier-III cities in the state is set to get a boost with IT bellwether Infosys planning a campus in Warangal.…
Zuckerberg fuels Free Basics vs net neutrality debate in India
New Delhi, Dec 29: First splashy full page ads in major Indian newspapers and now a personal piece by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a leading English daily defending Free Basics, the war over "free" or “selective” internet services for…