American convicted of plotting terror attacks in New York

An American, who received training at Al Qaeda camps in Pakistan, was on Wednesday convicted on multiple terrorism charges including plotting with two of his friends to carry out suicide attacks in......

Women lawmakers seek probe into Trump's sexual misconduct allegations

A group of nearly 60 Democratic Congresswomen have sought a thorough investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations levelled against United States President Donald Trump. In a letter sent to......

Ex-marine behind Baton Rouge shooting that left 3 cops dead

A veteran black United States Marine killed three police officers and wounded three others in Baton Rouge before being shot dead, nearly two weeks after a high-profile police shooting of an......

US delays plan to allow knives on plane

The United States has temporarily delayed a controversial new rule that would have allowed passengers to carry small knives inside the plane. The new rule set to go into effect on April 25 was......

Air India Will Help Tata Rule The Skies

The acquisition will give the Tatas a firm footing on international routes and generate economies of scale. Photograph: PTI Photo While IndiGo's numero uno position in India's highly competitive......

7 Indian-Americans in Forbes' list of richest people in US

The seven Indian-Americans are cybersecurity firm ZScaler CEO Jay Chaudhry, founder and chairman of Symphony Technology Group Romesh Wadhwani, cofounder and CEO of online home goods retailer......

World's 10 longest non-stop flights

The world's 10 longest non-stop flights criss-cross the world, cutting down travel time and making journeys easier and comfortable. Image: Emirates to fly the longest non-stop trip. Photograph,......

Leadership: Infosys among top 20 firms

Human resources consultancy Hay Group has named Infosys among the world's 20 best companies for leadership, evident from its continued focus on employee development even during the global slowdown.......

Two COVID-19 cases on Australian Open flight; 24 players quarantined

IMAGE: Serena Williams and daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. arrive at Adelaide Airport, in Adelaide, on Thursday. Photograph: Mark Brake/Getty Images Two coronavirus infections were reported on......

Sports Shorts: Serena to play Fed Cup tie vs Netherlands

A summary of sports events and sportspersons, who made news on Tuesday. IMAGE: Serena Williams hasn't played a WTA tournament since she won the Australian Open title last year and skipped this......

Sports Shorts: World No 1 Halep to begin new season without coach

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday IMAGE: Simona Halep said she was raring to go after a spell during recovery from back injury where she did not pick up a racquet.......

U.S. warns of privacy threats at Sochi Olympics

The United States on Friday issued a fresh travel alert for Americans attending the Sochi Winter Olympics, citing cybersecurity threats and warning them to have "no expectation of privacy" using......

US Open: Images (Day VIII)

The threadbare state of American men's tennis surfaced again on Monday when John Isner lost to Fernando Verdasco in the fourth round of the US Open to make it the worst home showing in the......