India: News
31 May 2018
SoundCloud#WorldNoTobaccoDay: The (non-health) benefits of non-smoking
"Smoking is bad" is universal knowledge. Cigarettes have nicotine, and the brain has 'nicotinic' receptors, which is why it is so easy to get addicted to cigarettes.
31 May 2018
Narendra ModiUpset with UK's visa-policies, Modi refuses to sign illegal-immigration MoU
An MoU to facilitate return of illegal Indian immigrants from Britain was left unsigned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi since the European country didn't ease visa policies.
31 May 2018
WhatsApp'Ab India Bolega': Patanjali launches 'Kimbho' to compete with WhatsApp
After tying up with BSNL to launch Swadeshi Samriddhi SIM cards (meant for employees only), Yoga Guru Ramdev's Patanjali on Wednesday announced an app called 'Kimbho' to compete with WhatsApp.
31 May 2018
ImmigrantsThe most common types of US visas for Indians
The US is one of the world's most visited countries and anyone wishing to enter it must first obtain a visa.
30 May 2018
AthleticsDiscus thrower Vikas Gowda bids adieu
Indian athlete Vikas Gowda announced his retirement on Wednesday, just three months ahead on the 2018 Asian Games.
30 May 2018
Jet AirwaysAir India up for sale, but nobody interested in buying
In an embarrassing turn of events, the state-owned Air India airline has not received any buyer for government's 76% stake, a day before the bidding closes on Thursday.
30 May 2018
Tamil NaduTuticorin: Once again, our saviors, the police, failed us
Last week, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, saw one of India's deadliest protests. At least 14 died in police firing as they took out demonstrations against Vedanta's city-based Sterlite copper plant.
30 May 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi announces 30-day free visa for Indonesian citizens
PM Narendra Modi today announced a 30-day free visa for Indonesian citizens and invited the Indian diaspora to travel to India to experience the "New India".
30 May 2018
WalmartBusiness Roundup: Here are today's top 5 business news
Today the business space remained rocked up with a lot of happenings.
30 May 2018
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Marks-based evaluation failing Indian education system; lacks innovative thinking: Experts
Top-scoring students may be basking in glory in this exam results season but noted personalities say the marks-based evaluation is failing India's education system.
30 May 2018
Narendra ModiModi government plans to track social media to promote 'nationalism'
In a bid to boost 'nationalism,' the Narendra Modi-led Center is hiring a team to analyze social media and neutralize "media blitzkriegs by India's adversaries."
30 May 2018
Indian Premier League (IPL)Jio to now offer first-of-its-kind interactive entertainment: Here's how
Reliance Jio has partnered with Israel-based startup Screenz to create a platform called "Jio Screenz" that will allow real-time, two-way conversations between broadcasters and audiences.
30 May 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Aircel-Maxis case: Chidambaram moves Delhi court, seeking protection from arrest
Former Finance Minister of India, P Chidambaram, today moved a Delhi court seeking protection from arrest in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case.
30 May 2018
United Nations (UN)India lost highest number of UN peacekeepers in 70 years
In the last 70 years, India lost the highest number of its peacekeepers in various United Nations peacekeeping operations with many military, police, and civilian personnel from the country laying down their lives in the line of duty.
30 May 2018
WhatsAppYou may get WhatsApp payment feature next week
Earlier in February, WhatsApp did an initial roll-out of its payment feature in India which allows users to send and receive money through the chat app.
30 May 2018
Section 2#FinancialBytes: How to register a company in India?
A corporation must be registered under Section 2(20) of The Companies Act, 2013 to function legally as a company in India.
29 May 2018
Indian Premier League (IPL)Hotstar creates world record during IPL 2018 Final
Indian digital and mobile entertainment platform Hotstar set a global live-streaming record during Indian Premier League (IPL) Season 11's final match which was broadcast on May 27, 2018.
29 May 2018
Porsche IndiaPorsche's Cayenne Turbo SUV to launch in India in June
Porsche India has announced that the bookings for its third-generation Cayenne Turbo, which will launch in June, are open in the country.
29 May 2018
Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz crosses important production milestone, rolls out 100,000th locally-assembled car
In a major milestone, Mercedes-Benz has produced its 1,00,000th car in India.
29 May 2018
Indian Premier League (IPL)Yuvraj Singh gets 'Most Inspiring Icon for Social Welfare' award
After a disappointing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018, Yuvraj Singh finally has something to cheer about.
29 May 2018
State Bank of India (SBI)Vivo X21 with under-display fingerprint sensor launched for Rs. 35,990
The Vivo X21 smartphone has been launched in India at Rs. 35,990.
29 May 2018
PatanjaliPlanning to get Patanjali's 'swadeshi' SIM-cards? Don't bother, it's fake-news
Yesterday, reputed media houses announced Patanjali's newest product- 'swadeshi' SIM cards- marking Baba Ramdev's foray into the telecom sector.
29 May 2018
Indian Premier League (IPL)After 2018 IPL, what next for Indian cricket team?
With the 2018 Indian Premier League coming to its conclusion, national team players will now be gearing up for a busy season ahead.
29 May 2018
Saina NehwalCheck out the unbelievable fitness video of Kajol's son Yug
Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's fitness challenge, #HumFitTohIndiaFit, has gotten its youngest entry - Ajay Devgn and Kajol's 7-year-old son Yug.
29 May 2018
United Forum of Bank UnionsBank-services to be hit as 10L employees launch 48-hour strike
Banking services are likely to be affected on May 30-31 after as over 10L employees of state-run banks go on a 48-hour strike.
29 May 2018
Suresh PrabhuCenter to finalize 'vision 2035' document, address aviation sector issues
The Center is concluding a strategic vision document for the fast-growing aviation sector in the country to address issues such as infrastructure constraints at airports, boosting air connectivity to smaller towns, and developing the local human resource.
29 May 2018
AndroidOnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Limited Edition goes on sale today
Weeks after the regular OnePlus 6 variants went on sale in India, the OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Limited Edition is set to go on sale tomorrow starting 12 pm via Amazon and OnePlus India online store (offline sales start from June 3).
28 May 2018
PatanjaliPatanjali enters telecom sector with Swadeshi Samriddhi SIM card
Foraying into the telecom sector, Patanjali has announced the launch of Swadeshi Samriddhi SIM card in India.
28 May 2018
OYO RoomsUnmarried couple denied entry in Mumbai hotel: RIP progressive mindset
Though there is no law against unmarried couples sharing a hotel room in India, a recent incident speaks an opposite tale.
28 May 2018
Narendra ModiIndia to make a strong bid for NSG membership
India will make another strong bid to enter the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) - a club of 48 countries that deal with nuclear technology and fissile material.
28 May 2018
AudiAudi announces upto Rs. 10 lakh discount on these cars
In a bid to boost sales, Audi India has announced its "You Blink, You Lose" offer which will be valid until the end of June 2018.
28 May 2018
StartupsConsumer data company MobileWalla secures $12.5mn in Series B funding
US-based next-gen consumer data company MobileWalla has raised $12.5mn in its Series B funding round led by New York-based GCP Capital, with participation for existing investor Madrona Venture Group, and a new investor, ATW Partners.
28 May 2018
RajinikanthTwitter launches a special emoji for Rajinikanth's upcoming film 'Kaala'
Twitter today launched first ever "emoji" for superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming film "Kaala", which is produced by his son-in-law Dhanush's production banner Wunderbar Films.
28 May 2018
Virat KohliTwitterati's reactions after candidate brings duplicate 'Virat Kohli' for campaign
In the wondrous land of India, life is often hard and unpredictable. So, all that is left is to seek humor relief.
28 May 2018
FlipkartVivo X21 to launch on May 29; pre-bookings on Flipkart
Just days ahead of becoming official in India, the Vivo X21, with an in-display fingerprint scanner is now available for pre-bookings.
28 May 2018
SamsungBengaluru-based start-up to build India's first electric superbike
Mankame Automotive, a Bengaluru-based tech start-up, comprising a team of Indian engineers, has started a crowdfunding program to develop India's first electric superbike, the Mankame EP-1.
28 May 2018
EducationSchoolGuru: The mobile app offering certified higher education courses
While India has tried its hand at distance education models like massive open online courses (MOOCs), they haven't really worked out well enough.
27 May 2018
ICICI Bank#BusinessBytes: All about the top 7 debit cards in India
Debit cards are payment cards linked to one's savings account. Customers can conveniently withdraw money at ATMs, deposit cash, shop offline/online, etc.
27 May 2018
Make in IndiaIIT-Kanpur signs Rs. 15cr MoU to develop VTOL aircraft prototypes
The Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur has signed a Rs. 15 crore-Memorandum of Understanding to develop prototypes for self-piloted vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.
27 May 2018
Sports Authority of India (SAI)Hockey: 48 senior players selected for Women's National Camp
Hockey India will be conducting a national camp from May 28 to June 9 for 48 senior women hockey players at the Sports Authority of India centre in Bengaluru.
