US companies flashing key sign of economic uncertainty by hoarding cash
New York, Feb 7 - America’s publicly traded companies are flashing a key sign of economic uncertainty -- they’ve been hoarding cash, a media report said.
Pak to close borders with Iran, Afghanistan on polling day on Feb 8
Islamabad, Feb 7 - Pakistan has decided to close its borders with neighbouring Afghanistan and Iran for all purposes on February 8 to ensure security during the general elections in the country, a media report said.
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab lays off 8% of workforce citing lack of funds
Washington, Feb 7 - NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab has shown pink slips to about 530 people, or 8 per cent of its workforce, due to lack of funds, the agency said, amid layoffs in Big Tech companies globally.
Lunar sample returned by China’s 2020 probe may provide clues to Moon’s history
Beijing, Feb 7 - Lunar sample returned by China's 2020 lunar mission contains minerals that provide clues to the Moon's history, according to a new study.
Monsoon trawl ban not detrimental to prawn resources: CMFRI study
Kochi, Feb 7 - A new study by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has found that the monsoon trawl ban is not detrimental to kiddi prawn resources.
Indian-origin Harmeet Dhillon rules out replacing McDaniel as RNC Chair
Washington, Feb 7 - Prominent Indian-American Sikh attorney Harmeet K. Dhillon has denied that she is seeking to replace Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.
Sri Lanka to enhance FTA with India to recover economy
Colombo, Feb 7 - Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday announced that steps have been taken to enhance free trade agreement (FTA) with India.
South Korea’s nuclear envoy, Swedish counterpart discuss North Korea threats
Seoul, Feb 7 - South Korea's chief nuclear envoy vowed unwavering efforts to stop North Korea's missile provocations and make it return to dialogue during his talks with his Swedish counterpart on Wednesday.
5.5 tons of radioactive water leaked from Fukushima nuclear plant
Tokyo, Feb 7 - Approximately 5.5 tons of water containing radioactive materials have leaked from equipment at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, local media reported.
Sweden closes Nord Stream gas pipelines probe
Stockholm, Feb 7 - Swedish prosecution authority announced on Wednesday that its investigation into the Nord Stream gas pipelines explosions under the Baltic sea is closed, without any result.
Another Indian student found dead in US; 5th death since January
New York, Feb 7 - A 23-year-old who was pursuing a doctoral degree at Purdue University has been found dead, taking the number of Indian students killed in the US to five since the start of this year.
US House fails to impeach Homeland Security Secretary; shows GOP ‘vulnerability’
Washington, Feb 7 - The Republicans led House of Representatives failed to impeach the Homeland Security Secretary Alejadra Mayorkas on charges of treason, bribery or high crimes and misdemeanours, which shows the GOPs "vulnerability" and speaker Mike Johnson's "incompetence".
Trump to challenge appeals court order denying him immunity in legal cases
Washington, Feb 7 - Former President Donald Trump has decided to file a plea in the US supreme court against a ruling of the appeals court that rejected all of his presidential immunity defences.
Turmoil in Pakistan if polls stand disputed, says report
Islamabad, Feb 7 - With Pakistan's 10th general elections set to take place on Thursday (February 8), a report by the International Crisis Group (ICG) predicts the country is inching towards contested polls, the media reported on Wednesday.
Philippines’ unemployment rate drops to decades-low in Dec, 2023
Manila, Feb 7 - Philippines logged drop in unemployment rate to 3.1 per cent in December, 2023, the lowest since 2005, the country's statistics authority said on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe sees drop in cholera cases
Harare, Feb 7 - Zimbabwe recorded drop in cholera cases after implementation of a raft of measures by the government to control the outbreak.
Death toll in Chile forest fires rises to 131
Santiago, Feb 7 - The death toll from the forest fires affecting the region of Valparaiso in central Chile has risen to 131, the country's Legal Medical Service (SML) has reported.
SpaceX under investigation for discrimination, sexual harassment
San Francisco, Feb 7 - Elon Musk-run SpaceX is being investigated in the US for discrimination and sexual harassment, the media reported.
California Civil Rights Department accepts caste not essential part of Hinduism
New York, Feb 7 - In a victory for Hindu Americans, the California Civil Rights Department has amended a 2020 complaint and stated that caste and caste-based discrimination are not an essential part of Hinduism.
US House Republicans fail to impeach Homeland Security Secretary
Washington, Feb 7 - In a major blow to Republicans, US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has survived an impeachment vote over the border security issue in the House of Representatives.