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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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New site for US-China trade deal signing to be announced soon, says Trump
The partial trade deal, known as phase one, had been due for signing on the sidelines of the regional APEC summit which Chile cancelled on Wednesday
 "New site for US-China trade deal signing to be announced soon, says Trump")
Facebook posts $6 bn profit, active user base increases to $2.45 bn
The leading online social network said its profit topped $6 billion on revenue that climbed 28 per cent to $17.4 billion in the quarter that ended on September 30
 "Facebook posts $6 bn profit, active user base increases to $2.45 bn")
In race to bridge tech gap with US, China rolls out 5G in 50 cities
Despite the success of 5G networks at home, Chinese telecom equipment giants have faced regulatory push back abroad
 "In race to bridge tech gap with US, China rolls out 5G in 50 cities")
Samsung Electronics Q3 net profit slumps 52% amid downturn in chip market
Net profits in the three months to June were $5.40 billion, it said in a statement -- down 52 per cent year-on-year
 "Samsung Electronics Q3 net profit slumps 52% amid downturn in chip market")
US House formalises Trump impeachment process in landmark vote
The chamber voted largely along party lines, 232 to 196, to formalise the process, which also provides for opportunities for Trump's counsel to cross-examine witnesses
 "US House formalises Trump impeachment process in landmark vote")
BJP's 'second act of use & throw': Shiv Sena won't blink on power sharing
At the meeting of the Sena's MLAs, party chief Uddhav expressed 'disappointment' over CM Fadnavis' statement
 "BJP's 'second act of use & throw': Shiv Sena won't blink on power sharing")
Islamic State group announces successor to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
The speaker in the audio also confirmed the death of Abu Hassan al-Muhajir, a close aide of al-Baghdadi
 "Islamic State group announces successor to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi")
Chinese hackers intercepted foreigners' text messages, says security firm
The cybersecurity firm would not identify or otherwise characterize the victims or the impacted telecoms provider or give its location.
 "Chinese hackers intercepted foreigners' text messages, says security firm")
John Bercow quits after 10 years as Speaker of Britain's House of Commons
His replacement as speaker will be chosen on Monday
 "John Bercow quits after 10 years as Speaker of Britain's House of Commons")
PSA, Fiat Chrysler unveil mega carmaking merger in a bid to boost savings
The merged company would have combined sales of nearly 170 billion euros per year and 11 billion euros of operating profits, the carmakers said
 "PSA, Fiat Chrysler unveil mega carmaking merger in a bid to boost savings")
Boeing grounds up to 50 737NG aircraft globally after detecting cracks
Boeing had previously reported a problem with the model's "pickle fork" -- a part which helps bind the wing to the fuselage.
 "Boeing grounds up to 50 737NG aircraft globally after detecting cracks")
US economic growth slows marginally to 1.9% in Q3 from 2% in June quarter
Gross domestic growth avoided the steeper drop feared by economists, but the US-China trade war still walloped the business sector, according to commerce department data
 "US economic growth slows marginally to 1.9% in Q3 from 2% in June quarter")
Dress properly, avoid porn: China's Communist party issues morality code
On Sunday the government published its Outline for the Implementation of Citizen Moral Construction in the New Era - which advises readers on how to use the internet, raise children among other things
 "Dress properly, avoid porn: China's Communist party issues morality code")
WhatsApp sues Israeli firm NSO for spying on journalists, activists
The lawsuit said the software developed by NSO known as Pegasus was designed to be remotely installed to hijack devices using the Android, iOS, and BlackBerry operating systems.
 "WhatsApp sues Israeli firm NSO for spying on journalists, activists")
China 'supports' barring activist Joshua Wong from Hong Kong election
Wong, one of the most prominent figures in the otherwise leaderless movement, accused the Hong Kong government of 'political screening'
 "China 'supports' barring activist Joshua Wong from Hong Kong election")
US Congress grills Boeing CEO on MAX crash in presence of victims' families
Senators from both parties signalled clear dissatisfaction, bordering on rage in some cases
 "US Congress grills Boeing CEO on MAX crash in presence of victims' families")
Indians are least active, second-most sleep-deprived, shows Fitbit study
A report by Fitbit shows that Indians walk an average of 6,533 steps daily, and sleep an average night sleep of just 7 hours 1 minute
 "Indians are least active, second-most sleep-deprived, shows Fitbit study")
Bowing down to protests, Lebanon PM Saad Hariri to submit resignation
It is unusual for a prime minister to announce his cabinet's resignation before holding talks at the presidential palace in Baabda.
 "Bowing down to protests, Lebanon PM Saad Hariri to submit resignation")
New witness in Donald Trump's impeachment shakes White House
Lt Col Alexander Vindman told that he twice reported concerns about efforts to get Kiev to open investigations designed to help Trump politically
 "New witness in Donald Trump's impeachment shakes White House")
Baghdadi top replacement at ISIS also 'terminated', says US President Trump
Trump did not identify the person or give more detail on how he was killed.
 "Baghdadi top replacement at ISIS also 'terminated', says US President Trump")