India: News
15 May 2018
MumbaiMumbai-Pune journey through the hyperloop? Might be possible soon!
If British billionaire Richard Branson had his way, Indians would soon be making a Mumbai-Pune journey in sci-fi mode: through a high-speed hyperloop.
15 May 2018
BCCISachin donates Rs. 4.39 lakh to India's wheelchair cricket team
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has done a wonderful job in helping the wheelchair cricket team after receiving an email.
15 May 2018
KarnatakaKarnataka Election results: Counting of votes begins
For weeks, politics in India focused only on the southern state of Karnataka. After a campaign by political heavyweights, the state went into polling on Saturday.
15 May 2018
FordFord EcoSport S, EcoSport Signature Edition launched in India
Expanding its portfolio of EcoSport in India, Ford has launched two new variants of the subcompact SUV in the country.
15 May 2018
GSTNew tax code set to benefit all businesses, small taxpayers
A new direct tax code the government is working on will be a boon for business and small personal income tax payers.
15 May 2018
Indian RailwaysDo train delays frustrate you? They are here to stay
As frustrating as train delays are, there will be no signs of its improvement in the coming months, said Railways Board chairman Ashwani Lohani.
14 May 2018
MonsoonSummer of '18: Bengaluru received double than normal rain
Bengaluru is known as the 'air-conditioned' city of India, not without any reason.
14 May 2018
PNB ScamPNB Scam: FinMin cracks down on people in CBI chargesheet
Following the filing of the CBI chargesheet today in the PNB scam, the board of the Allahabad Bank was asked to remove Usha Ananthasubramanian as its CEO and MD by Financial Services Secretary, Rajiv Kumar.
14 May 2018
MumbaiICSE, ISC results 2018: Girls outshine boys, Southern Region tops
The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination has declared the results of the Class 10/ICSE and 12/ISC board exams today.
14 May 2018
Narendra ModiChinese state-run bank ICBC launches first India-dedicated investment fund
A state-run bank in China launched the country's first India-dedicated publicly offered investment fund, saying the Indian market offers the best opportunity due to prospects of double-digit growth.
14 May 2018
Mumbai26/11: After hinting at Pakistan's involvement, Nawaz Sharif blames media
After facing flak from several quarters for his recent comments on the Mumbai attacks, former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif has backtracked, claiming media in both countries had "grossly misinterpreted" his remarks.
14 May 2018
BMWBMW M2 to be launched in India, at Rs. 85lakh
BMW India will soon be introducing its smallest 'M Car', the M2, in India at a starting price mark of around Rs. 85 lakh (ex-showroom).
14 May 2018
XiaomiXiaomi's smart home devices get Google Assistant support
Xiaomi products, which sell well in markets like India and home country China, have had a hard time gaining traction in the US, where Google and Apple dominate the market.
14 May 2018
DoordarshanPrasar Bharati-I&B tussle nears close? Former to discuss rightsizing, Free-Dish
After months of a standoff with the I&B Ministry, the Prasar Bharati (PB) board is expected to discuss key issues of contention at a board meeting today.
14 May 2018
RainfallRain, lightning and winds kill 200 across India in two-weeks
Around 70 people were killed as rain, lightning and winds lashed various states yesterday, taking the death toll in two weeks to more than 200.
14 May 2018
iPhoneAirtel violating license rules to sell Apple Watch 3: Jio
The Apple Watch 3 Cellular was launched in India on May 11.
13 May 2018
DNAGovernment to set up DNA databanks at national, state level
DNA databanks will be set up at national and state levels to store DNA profiles, and those who leak the information stored in such facilities will be punished with an upto three years' jail term or upto Rs. 1L fine, according to a draft bill on DNA technology being finalized by Law Ministry.
13 May 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC concerned about prison-overcrowding; asks HCs to look into issue
Supreme Court has expressed concern about overcrowding in prisons across the country, in some cases beyond 150% of the capacity, and asked all the High Courts to consider the issue as it involves "violation of human rights".
13 May 2018
Sports Authority of India (SAI)In a first, CBSE to conduct examinations for six students
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will be conducting examinations for six students of class 10 and 12, who were representing India at international sports championships during the board exams.
13 May 2018
Nokia MobilesNokia 6 (2018) 4GB RAM variant on sale via Amazon
Just days after launching in India, Nokia 6.1 aka Nokia 6 (2018) is now up for grabs in India starting today.
13 May 2018
North AmericaIndia received $69bn remittance in 2017, largest in world: Report
India was the largest remittance-receiving country in the world, with migrant workers from the country sending home $69bn in 2017, according to a report which said remittances to the Asia-Pacific region amounted to $256bn last year.
13 May 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan hits back, refuses to let accident-accused US diplomat leave
In the latest in a series of retaliatory actions against each other, Pakistan yesterday turned back a US aircraft that had arrived to collect Col Joseph Emanuel Hall, a diplomat involved in a fatal road accident.
13 May 2018
Toyota2018 Toyota Yaris to launch in India on May 18
The all-new Toyota Yaris will officially launch in India on May 18, the Japanese automaker has announced.
13 May 2018
Narendra ModiNepal cancer hospital thanks PM Modi for gifting teletherapy machine
India gifting a Bhabhatron radioactive teletherapy machine to Nepal's leading cancer hospital would be hugely beneficial to thousands of cancer patients waiting for treatment in the Himalayan nation, a top hospital official has said.
13 May 2018
Android#FinancialBytes: 6 smartphone apps necessary to live a cashless life
The Modi government's 2016 demonetization drive paved the way for cashless transactions in India and ever since the digital payments ecosystem has evolved dramatically.
13 May 2018
AndroidVivo X21 UD India launch likely on May 29
Vivo is planning to launch its latest mid-range smartphone in India- Vivo X21 UD on May 29.
12 May 2018
Technology2018 Triumph Tiger 1200 launched in India at Rs. 17-lakh
Triumph Motorcycles has launched its updated Tiger 1200 touring bike in India.
12 May 2018
Arsenal FCFootball: Arsenal Wenger keen to visit 'special' India
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will be parting ways with the club after 22-long years and with no job in hand right now he will have plenty of time on hand to complete his travel goals.
12 May 2018
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh CM Raman Singh to kick-start yatra showcasing "vikas"
Hoping to win Chhattisgarh assembly elections for the record fourth time, Chief Minister Raman Singh will kick-off his much hyped election campaign today for the upcoming assembly elections, later this year.
12 May 2018
BengaluruIn just 7yrs, Bengaluru's population has swollen by 43%
Bengaluru's population has increased by 43% over past seven years, from 84L to the current 1.2cr.
12 May 2018
IndiaIIT-KGP suggests setting up critical science institute with French collaboration
The IIT Kharagpur has suggested setting up a critical science institute with French collaboration.
12 May 2018
Indian Premier League (IPL)Sourav Ganguly against ECB's 100-ball league
Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has expressed his concern regarding the 100-ball format, which has been proposed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
12 May 2018
IndoreIndore man gets death for rape-murder of four-month-old baby
In what is probably the first application of India's new stringent rape laws, a 21-year-old man who raped and murdered a four-month-old baby in Indore has been sentenced to death.
12 May 2018
AmazonAmazon in trouble again for distorted India map
They say if once bitten, people are twice shy, but this doesn't apply to Amazon.
12 May 2018
AppleiPhone SE 2 will have iPhone X-like notch, says case-maker
Following the recent hands-on video that revealed a glass back on an alleged iPhone SE 2, accessory maker Olixar has outed another significant design element of the upcoming Apple smartphone.
11 May 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaDespite SC and government's orders, sellers still refusing SIM without-Aadhaar
What does one do if establishments blatantly refuse to heed the Supreme Court's (SC) orders?
11 May 2018
Virat KohliIndian pace attack top notch, claims de Kock
South African wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock has stated that the Indian pace attack is one of the best in the world in Test cricket.
11 May 2018
GoogleGoogle Doodle honors dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai on her 100th birthday
The 100th birth anniversary of legendary classical dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai was celebrated today by search engine giant Google with a colourful doodle on its India homepage.
11 May 2018
XiaomiRedmi S2 with 16MP AI selfie camera launched in China
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has launched the first smartphone in its Redmi S-Series.
11 May 2018
Atal Bihari VajpayeeDo you know why we celebrate National Technology Day today?
In 1998, India's success of Operation Shakti by testing nuclear missiles, set alarm bells ringing in the United States, while rest of the world witnessed the might of Indian technology.
