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Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started functioning in 1949.
Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started functioning in 1949.
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Google urges Europe to reject overhaul of bloc's online copyright law
Tech giants, artistic creators and EU member states have battled for three years over the reform, with Google making a last-minute effort to dissuade MEPs from passing the law this month
 "Google urges Europe to reject overhaul of bloc's online copyright law")
Germany to consult US over Huawei security fears, says Angela Merkel
US and several other Western nations, fearful of security risks posed by the company closely tied to Chinese govt, have shut Huawei out of tenders for the development of the newest 5G infrastructure
 "Germany to consult US over Huawei security fears, says Angela Merkel")
US aviation authority says no update on Boeing, probe continues
US Federal Aviation Administration has a team in Ethiopia working on the investigation into the crash that killed 157 people, the second accident involving the 737 MAX 8 plane in five months
 "US aviation authority says no update on Boeing, probe continues")
At age 30, World Wide Web is 'not the web we wanted': Tim Berners-Lee
Berners-Lee cautioned it was important to strike a balance between oversight and freedom but difficult to agree what it should be
 "At age 30, World Wide Web is 'not the web we wanted': Tim Berners-Lee")
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp calls for Google breakup in Australia
In a petition to Australian regulators, News Corp's local subsidiary complained that 'Google enjoys overwhelming market power in both online search and ad tech services.'
 "Rupert Murdoch's News Corp calls for Google breakup in Australia")
Extracting, processing raw materials behind half of global emissions: UN
The Global Resources Outlook 2019 said that worldwide consumption of basic commodities such as water, minerals and fossil fuels had tripled since 1970
 "Extracting, processing raw materials behind half of global emissions: UN")
Barbie at 60: An iconic doll that has evolved to keep up with the times
In the first year, Barbie was an instant success when over 300,000 dolls were sold
 "Barbie at 60: An iconic doll that has evolved to keep up with the times")
'Very, very disappointed' if North Korea is rebuilding missile site: Trump
Trump and Kim met last week in Vietnam to negotiate on getting rid of North Korea's nuclear arsenal, but the summit broke up early with no progress
 "'Very, very disappointed' if North Korea is rebuilding missile site: Trump")
OECD cuts global growth forecast over trade tensions, Brexit uncertaint
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development lowered its forecast to 3.3 per cent for this year, down from the 3.5 per cent it predicted in November
 "OECD cuts global growth forecast over trade tensions, Brexit uncertaint")
US trade deficit surges to 10-year high in 2018 at $ 621 billion
America's trade deficit with the world jumped 12.5 per cent to USD 621 billion, the Commerce Department reported, as both imports and exports rose to the highest levels ever
 "US trade deficit surges to 10-year high in 2018 at $ 621 billion")
Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn freed on bail after three months in Japanese jail
The 64-year-old faces three charges of financial misconduct over allegations he under-reported his compensation and tried to shift losses to Nissan's books
 "Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn freed on bail after three months in Japanese jail")
Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn pays $9-million bail, set to leave Japan cell
Nissan declined to comment on the bail decision, saying it was a matter for courts and prosecutors
I'm innocent, ready for defence: Former Nissan CEO Ghosn after winning bail
Ghosn contends he is innocent of falsifying financial reports because the compensation he is alleged to have under-reported was never paid or decided upon
Former Adidas executive gets jail term for bribing basketball players in US
Evidence showed that the family of Dennis Smith Jr, who is now a point guard with the New York Knicks NBA team, received $40,000 through this process
 "Former Adidas executive gets jail term for bribing basketball players in US")
Nobel Foundation says 2 literature prizes to be awarded this year
The literature prize was cancelled last year after a mass exodus at the exclusive Swedish Academy following sex abuse allegations
 "Nobel Foundation says 2 literature prizes to be awarded this year")
China hikes defence budget to $177.61 billion, turns second highest spender
Country will spend three times more on its military than Indian, according to draft budget report.
 "China hikes defence budget to $177.61 billion, turns second highest spender")
Volvo unveils driverless electric bus in Singapore; to start trial soon
Data from the trials will be used to improve the technology before the driverless buses are put to the test on public roads
 "Volvo unveils driverless electric bus in Singapore; to start trial soon")
Clinton rules out another presidential run, but says 'not going anywhere'
Clinton has held meetings with some of the Democrats who are now vying for the party nomination or considering a run
 "Clinton rules out another presidential run, but says 'not going anywhere'")
Third time lucky: Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn wins bail after 3 months in jail
Under his bail terms, Ghosn is banned from leaving Japan and must adhere to conditions aimed at preventing him from fleeing or destroying evidence
 "Third time lucky: Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn wins bail after 3 months in jail")
Carlos Ghosn family calls on UN to help release him, says lawyer
The appeal will be made to the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, which is overseen by the UN Human Rights Council