US pushes space chipmaking initiative to counter China’s technological rise
Washington, June 12 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at boosting semiconductor manufacturing in space, arguing that the United States risks falling behind China in a critical area of advanced technology. The…
Trump predicts sharp fall in global oil prices
Washington, June 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump predicted a sharp decline in global oil prices if a proposed agreement with Iran is finalised, arguing that greater stability in the Middle East and the reopening of key shipping routes would ease…
UP CM to flag off E-Bus service today enhancing connectivity in Noida, Greater Noida
Noida, June 12 (IANS) In a significant move, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will launch the E-bus service on Friday that will scale up connectivity across Noida, Greater Noida, and Yamuna Authority areas. The bus service will be flagged off…
SC to hear Meenakshi Natarajan’s plea against Rajya Sabha nomination rejection today
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court is set to hear on Friday a plea by Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan challenging the rejection of her nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh. A vacation Bench of Justices Prashant…
China outpacing US in biotech race: Report
Washington, June 12 (IANS) China is moving aggressively to dominate biotechnology and is already implementing many of the policies recommended by a US national security commission, raising concerns that Washington could lose its long-held leadership in a…
US foreign investment bill targets China, ethics concerns
Washington, June 12 (IANS) Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation that would create a new federal authority to review and monitor large foreign investment commitments in the United States, arguing that Washington needs stronger safeguards to ensure…
Trump says Iran leaders back nuclear deal
Washington, June 12 (IANS) President Donald Trump said that Iran’s leadership has approved a framework agreement with the United States that would permanently bar Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, raising expectations that a formal signing…
US sanctions Cuba’s state oil company
Washington, June 12 (IANS) The United States imposed sanctions on Cuba’s state-owned oil and gas company, escalating pressure on Havana as the Trump administration accused the Communist government of using energy resources to sustain repression and…
Lizzo speaks up on her childhood insecurity
Los Angeles, June 12 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Lizzo is walking down the memory lane, as she recollected her childhood. The singer spoke about her insecurities as a child. She also shared that she was bad at playing the flute until she perfected it,…
Jennifer Lawrence to star in rom-com ‘One Month Mark’
Los Angeles, June 12 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence is set to deliver in front of the camera once again. The actress will be next seen in the romantic comedy ‘One Month Mark’. The Oscar-winning actress will star in the film based on a spec…