India: News

These Nokia phones received Android 8.1 Oreo update in India

After getting the Android 8.0 Oreo update in January this year, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 have now received the Android 8.1 Oreo (version 5.580) stable update.

Nepal PM KP Oli to visit India from April 6-8

Nepal's newly elected Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will pay a three-day visit to India from April 6 during which he will hold talks with the top leadership to strengthen the partnership between the two countries.

E-way bill mandatory for inter-state movement of goods from Sunday

The electronic way (e-way) bill under the GST is going to be implemented on April 1 for the interstate transport of goods worth over Rs. 50,000 in India.

On World Idli Day, know why idlis are just perfect

Who wants white, oval-shaped, mostly salt-less items as breakfast (or the entire day) every day? *Raises hand and looks around to see many more*

Sushil Kumar's name missing from entry list on CWG website

The 2018 Commonwealth Games are just 5 days away and ace Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar's name has gone missing from the official entry list on the Gold Coast 2018 website.

Here's all you need to know about Air India sale

Initiating the disinvestment process for India's national carrier Air India (AI) on Wednesday, the government issued a preliminary information memorandum (PIM) offering to sell 76% of its stake in the Maharaja.

Google Home smart speaker to come to India in April

According to reports, Google will launch its voice-enabled smart speakers Google Home and Google Home Mini in India in April.

The funny Indian boys on Amazon Prime

The last five years have been instrumental for standup comedy in India. We have come a long way from the infamous All India Bakchod quartet. Today, over 10 Indian comics have their own standup specials on Amazon Prime alone.

Taxi drivers follow rules, expensive cars' drivers don't: Tourism Minister

Tourism Minister K J Alphons has said the most unruly drivers on Indian roads are the ones who own expensive cars.

200 senior AAI staff to get special training from IIM-Bangalore

Middle-senior level employees of Airports Authority of India (AAI), earmarked for succession, will get customized training on management and leadership development from Indian Institute of Management (IIM-Bangalore).

Ravi Shankar: Govt will take action after Facebook responds

After whistleblower Christopher Wylie emphatically stated that controversial UK-based data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica worked extensively in India, the government has become alert.

Amazon launches 2MB Kindle Lite app in India

Amazon has launched a data-light version of its Kindle app called Kindle Lite on Android.

Women's cricket: Consolation victory for India women in tri-series

India women's team grabbed a consolation victory in the ongoing T20I tri-nation series in Mumbai.

Bollywood's top directors making 'Lust Stories' for Netflix

Bollywood's top directors -- Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar and Dibakar Banerjee -- are making an anthology film for Netflix on themes of love and lust.

Introducing YANTRA: India's first 'Robot Journalist' by NewsBytes

For a company that is in the business of news, we are extremely media-shy. We talk about everything under the sun, except ourselves. And, rightly so. Your work should do the talking.

Trials can no longer be stayed for over six months

To ensure criminals can't manipulate the justice system, the SC has ruled that proceedings in cases won't be stayed for longer than six months.

Unemployment's ugly side: 1 lakh Railways jobs, 2 crore applicants

The Indian Railways have confirmed that they have received 2 crore applications for 1 lakh job openings. The number is expected to increase further as the last day to submit applications is March 31.

India wants to legalize Indian Standard Time. Here's why

India wants to legalize the Indian Standard Time (IST), as it gets more cautious about security and cyber-attacks, areas where every second matters.

Lab-grown 'clean meat' may hit Indian markets by 2025

Laboratory-grown "clean meat" may become available in India by 2025, allowing consumers to enjoy animal products without supporting inhumane and unsustainable industrial animal agriculture, scientists say.

Government rejects roll-out of Google's Street View service

The government of India has rejected a proposal from Google to introduce its Street View service in the country, Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir informed the Lok Sabha.

Lara Dutta goes digital with a web-series on 'The Meadows'

Bollywood actress Lara Dutta is all set to enter the digital arena as a producer.

Bengaluru: 'Newborn' redefined, more insurance benefits for neonatal ICU kids

The increasing need for neonatal care has given way to a new definition of 'newborn' by the IRDA.

OPPO A83 Pro launched in India, priced at Rs. 15,990

As an upgrade to the OPPO A83 model launched in January, OPPO has now launched A83 Pro, priced at Rs. 15,990.

How many elections did Cambridge Analytica manipulate in India?

Cambridge Analytica (CA)'s net in India extends far wider than previously thought. Christopher Wylie, whistleblower, said it carried out "all kinds of projects" in different parts of India.

'Made In India' trains to replace Shatabdi Express

Shatabdi Express may have been the go-to choice for railway passengers, but soon they will be replaced by a self-propelled semi-high speed 'Made in India' train.

CBSE paper leak: Re-examination for Class-12 Economics, Class-10 Math

After vehemently denying reports of question paper leaks, CBSE has announced re-examination for Class 12 Economics and Class 10 Math papers.

Over 26k corruption complaints received against govt officials in 2017

Over 26,000 complaints were received against government officers, including senior officials, last year, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

Central task force on AI recommends setting up of N-AIM

A central task force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) has suggested creating a National Artificial Intelligence Mission (N-AIM) that will serve as a nodal agency for coordinating AI related activities in the country.

Opposition starts India's first impeachment motion against a Chief Justice

In January, in an unprecedented move, the four senior-most judges of the SC went public with a series of complaints against Chief Justice (CJI) Dipak Misra.

'Cheat India': Emraan Hashmi, Mahesh Bhatt accused of plagiarism

India strongly condemns renewed missile attacks on Saudi Arabia

India on Wednesday strongly condemned renewed missile attacks targeting civilian areas in Riyadh and other cities of Saudi Arabia and reiterated its resolve to fight terrorism and violence in all its forms.

American rapper Tyga to make his debut performance in India

American rapper Tyga is all set to perform in India on April 20, which will be his maiden visit to the country.

From April 1, Taj Mahal's ticket will have 3-hours validity

In order to manage the number of visitors to the iconic Taj Mahal, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), has decided to put a cap on the time tourists can spend there.

UN chief Guterres expresses concern over deaths of Indian journalists

UN chief Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over the deaths of two journalists in India and the violence against media persons across the globe.

TPG-backed Manipal Hospitals acquires Fortis Healthcare, SRL Diagnostics

To mark one of the largest acquisition deal in the health space, Fortis Healthcare Ltd. has announced that its board has approved demerger of its hospitals business with TPG Capital-backed Manipal Hospitals, along with the sale of 20% stake in diagnostics chain SRL Ltd., in a Rs. 3,900-crore deal.

I-T freezes Cognizant's bank accounts over Rs. 2,500cr tax evasion

The Income Tax (I-T) department has frozen some bank accounts of Cognizant Technology Solutions India P Ltd over alleged tax evasion to the tune of Rs. 2,500cr.

Apple launches new iPad for students with Apple Pencil support

As expected, Apple has launched a new iPad (2018) at its recently held education-themed event in Chicago.

IMD's predictions in Karnataka are often inaccurate. Here's why

The Met Department (IMD) is India's main agency for meteorological observations, weather forecasting and seismology.

Anand Mahindra proposes to fund an Indian alternative to Facebook

With the Cambridge Analytica-Facebook scandal now spiralling into India as a BJP-Congress political row, billionaire businessman Anand Mahindra took to Twitter to weigh in on his idea of creating an Indian alternative to social networking giant, Facebook.

Whistleblower: Cambridge Analytica worked extensively in India

Former employee of Cambridge Analytica (CA) on Tuesday said that the UK-based data analytics firm worked "extensively" in India.