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Archive for July, 2018

Don’t post your Aadhaar number online, warns UIDAI

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 15:41

After Trai chief's Aadhaar stunt, UIDAI has issued an advisory advising people to refrain from posting the unique number on social media and internet."People are advised to refrain from publicly putting their Aadhaar numbers on internet and social media and posing challenges to others," UIDAI tweeted a while back.This advisory ...

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Export of high-tech equipment: US upgrades India

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 15:28

The United States on Monday upgraded New Delhi to what's its export control regime terms a Strategic Trade Authorization status STA-1, aimed primarily at increasing American high-tech defence to India while also presumptively serving Washington's geo-political goals.

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Fed set to hold rates steady, remain on track for more hikes

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 15:01

WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, but solid economic growth combined with rising inflation are likely to keep it on track for another two hikes this year even as President Donald Trump has ramped up criticism of its push to raise rates.The U.S. ...

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How Jeff Bezos’ parents hit a jackpot

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 14:15

In 1995, Jackie and Mike Bezos plowed $245,573 into their son's fledgling e-commerce website, according to a prospectus two years later. It was a big gamble, Mike Bezos, the stepfather of Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos, recalled onstage during a 2015 event at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.“I want ...

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Two Indians in WGC field for first time as Lahiri, Sharma tee off

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 14:10

While Lahiri plays his first WGC of the year, Sharma, just 21, features in a third successive WGC in his breakout year.

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Vistara introduces ‘no frills’ fares for passengers looking for cheap fares

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 14:10

NEW DELHI: Vistara today announced unbundling of services on its flight with the launch of ‘Vistara Freedom Fares' that allows passengers to book fares without frills, including complimentary meal onboard.“Effective August 2, 2018, travellers will have the freedom to choose from thoughtfully designed bundles of features and services at different ...

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Tata Motors to stop manufacturing operations in Thailand

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 14:06

NEW DELHI: Tata Motors today said it has decided to stop manufacturing operations in Thailand citing viability issues but would continue to sell vehicles in the country through imports.As part of this ongoing review, the company has undertaken a reassessment of its business model in Thailand to ensure it is ...

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Bale can fill Ronaldo void, says Real coach Lopetegui

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 13:58

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale has the qualities to fill the void left by his fellow forward Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Juventus, the Spanish side's new manager Julen Lopetegui has said.

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I was reluctant but joined NADA panel on request of Rathore: Sehwag

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 13:57

His absence from the hearings of a NADA panel raising eyebrows, former India opener Virender Sehwag on Tuesday said he was reluctant to be a part of the committee and joined only because Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore had requested.

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KPIT launches Center of Excellence for PTC in the US

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 13:53

Pune headquartered KPIT Technologies said that it has launched the first Center of Excellence (CoE) in the US for PTC at it's Raleigh, North Carolina facility. Probodh Chiplunkar, Head of Digital Business at KPIT said, “It is the first of its kind in the US, and the second CoE that ...

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