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09 Jun 2018

Xiaomi

MIUI 10 Global ROM launched: Here's everything you should know

Alongside the launch of Redmi Y2 in India, Xiaomi has unveiled the Global ROM version of its latest OS, the MIUI 10.

08 Jun 2018

Pranab Mukherjee

9 interesting facts you wouldn't know about RSS

RSS, since its inception, has failed to detach controversies from its periphery.

08 Jun 2018

Suresh Prabhu

FDI in India rose 3% to $61.96bn in 2017-18: Government

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India increased to $222.75bn from $152bn, registering a growth of 3% ($61.96bn) in 2017-18, said DIPP Secretary Ramesh Abhishek.

08 Jun 2018

Pakistan News

Pakistan bans school books showing Kashmir in India

Pakistan has banned social studies books in private schools in Punjab province for showing Kashmir as a part of India in its map.

08 Jun 2018

Pranab Mukherjee

Pranab's visit to RSS a significant event in history: Advani

BJP veteran LK Advani on Friday described former President Pranab Mukherjee's visit to the RSS headquarters and his "illuminating exposition of the noble idea on Indian nationalism" as a "significant event in our country's contemporary history".

08 Jun 2018

Education

No scores or comments in report-card till Class-8, suggests NCERT

Heeding the fact that the current education and assessment system is putting immense stress on students, the NCERT has come up with a proposal to correct it.

08 Jun 2018

Ahmedabad

Incredible achievement: India discovers planet, joins distinguished league

In an incredible achievement, scientists at Ahmedabad's Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) have discovered a planet some 600 light years away from Earth, that revolves around a Sun-like star.

08 Jun 2018

iOS

#CareerBytes: 6 tech skills you need to get start-up jobs

Start-up jobs are in demand these days as more and more job seekers are looking for jobs offering learning opportunities and scope for growth.

08 Jun 2018

Indian Startups

Ola: Began its journey in 1BHK, now worth Rs. 32,500cr

India's largest cab-hailing start-up Ola started its journey eight years back in 2010 from a 1BHK Mumbai apartment as its first office.

07 Jun 2018

Pranab Mukherjee

#PranabAtRSS: Hatred, intolerance would dilute our national identity

Speaking at the concluding ceremony of the RSS's Tritiya Varsh Training programme, former President Pranab Mukherjee said, "Any attempt to define India in terms of dogma and identities or religion, region, hatred, and intolerance will only lead to dilution of our identity."

07 Jun 2018

Virat Kohli

Delhi crowd damages Virat Kohli's wax statue at Madame Tussauds

India cricket captain Virat Kohli boasts of a massive fan following across the globe.

07 Jun 2018

Narendra Modi

Sanitation coverage increased from 38% to 80% in India: Modi

PM Narendra Modi today said the sanitation coverage in the country has increased from 38% to nearly 80% and asserted that the "Swachh Bharat Mission" is playing a central role in creating a healthy India.

Indian government approves Quadricycles, a new vehicle category

After a long legal battle, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has finally approved Quadricycles as a new category of small vehicles.

07 Jun 2018

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 launched, starting from Rs. 9,999

The Xiaomi Redmi Y2, successor to last year's Redmi Y1, was launched in India on Thursday.

07 Jun 2018

Tamil Nadu

IIT-Madras team's solar-powered system can convert plastic into fuel

Scientists from IIT Madras have developed a solar-powered system to convert non-recyclable plastic into fuel that can substitute diesel used in generators, furnaces, and engines.

07 Jun 2018

Narendra Modi

Government approves Rs. 11,000cr for ISRO's PSLV, GSLV programmes

In a huge boost to India's space programme, the Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, on Wednesday committed Rs. 10,911cr to ISRO for building and launching 30 PSLV, and 10 GSLV Mk-III rockets between 2019 and 2024.

07 Jun 2018

Reliance Jio

Want to become Miss India? Jio gives once-in-lifetime opportunity

If you have always dreamt of becoming Miss India, Reliance Jio is giving chance to patrons to participate in 'Main Bhi Miss India' contest.

07 Jun 2018

Narendra Modi

PM Modi says govt will ensure affordable healthcare for everyone

Concerned over the expensive operations and healthcare facilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said access to medicines is a big concern for the poor and his government's constant endeavor is to ensure affordable health care for every Indian.

07 Jun 2018

Android

HTC Desire 12, HTC Desire 12+ launched in India

Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has launched its mid-budget smartphones, the HTC Desire 12 and HTC Desire 12+, in India.

To ensure women-safety, NRI-marriages to be registered within 48 hours

Union Minister of Women and Child Development (WCD) Maneka Gandhi on Wednesday directed that all NRI marriages should be registered within 48 hours of the ceremony, failing which visas and passports won't be issued.

07 Jun 2018

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 India launch expected today: All details here

Xiaomi is expected to launch Redmi Y2 smartphone in India at an event scheduled for 3 PM in New Delhi today.

07 Jun 2018

Afghanistan

No news yet, but families of missing Indians wait hopefully

Families of the Indian engineers kidnapped in Afghanistan last month await news of their kin with bated breath. "It's like clinging to hope," said Doman Singh of Bihar.

07 Jun 2018

Education

QS-Rankings: IITs, IISc among top-200, 24 Indian institutes in list

Three Indian institutes have made it to the top-200 in the QS World University Rankings 2019, with IIT-Bombay jumping 17 places to displace IIT-Delhi as the topper.

07 Jun 2018

Flipkart

7 start-ups that are currently hiring in Bengaluru

The tech capital of India, Bengaluru, is home to some of India's best companies to work for.

07 Jun 2018

Bharti Airtel

Airtel Home platform aims to simplify billing for multiple connections

Bharti Airtel, India's leading telecom service provider, has announced the launch of 'Airtel Home' - the telco's take on converged services.

07 Jun 2018

Uttar Pradesh

ASI finds first-ever evidence of Bronze Age chariots in India

For the first time ever, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), among other things, has stumbled upon the remains of three chariots dating back to the Bronze Age (2000BC-1800BC) at the Sinauli village in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district.

07 Jun 2018

Narendra Modi

This software by Honeywell will make flying safer in India

New Jersey-based conglomerate Honeywell International, at the behest of the Indian government, is developing a software solution that would decode over 100 Indian accents.

Know what does hiked RBI Repo Rate mean for you

After the bi-monthly review of its monetary policy, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today hiked the Repo Rate by 25 basis point to 6.25%.

06 Jun 2018

Honda

Honda Africa Twin priced at Rs. 13.23 lakh; bookings open

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India is now accepting bookings for the 2018 Honda Africa Twin adventure motorcycle in India.

Know all about the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 is one of the biggest economic reforms adopted by India. It is a rare example of a much-needed law which has witnessed speedy roll-out and implementation.

06 Jun 2018

Sri Lanka

India retains fastest-growing economy tag; World Bank forecasts 7.3% growth

The World Bank has forecast a growth rate of 7.3% for India in the fiscal year 2018-19 and 7.5% in FY 2019-20, making it the fastest-growing country among major emerging economies.

06 Jun 2018

Android

Sony Bravia A8F Series Android TVs launched in India

As the latest additions to its Bravia OLED range of TVs, Sony has launched the A8F series smart TVs in the country.

06 Jun 2018

Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka starrer 'Quantico' shows a Hindu terrorist, Indians aren't happy

The latest episode of Priyanka Chopra starrer 'Quantico' has not been received well by the Indian fans.

06 Jun 2018

Virat Kohli

Forbes' World's Highest-Paid-Athletes: Kohli ranks 83; no women in top-100

India cricket captain Virat Kohli is among the world's highest-paid athletes, according to Forbes.

06 Jun 2018

Android

Fitbit says it has shipped over 1 million Versa smartwatches

Fitbit has shipped over 1 million units of Versa smartwatch since its launch earlier this year, the company announced in a statement.

06 Jun 2018

Narendra Modi

No load shedding in India from March'19? It's possible

The Narendra Modi government is working hard to ensure load shedding is soon a thing of the past.

06 Jun 2018

Delhi Police

UK-India Bilateral Seminar on Aviation Security begins in New Delhi

Amid the ever-changing security dynamics in the aviation sector and the complexities associated with it, officials and experts from both India and the United Kingdom met in Delhi yesterday.

06 Jun 2018

OYO Rooms

8 popular start-ups currently offering jobs in Gurugram

Start-ups have become popular among job seekers these days in India for the country is emerging as one of the world's fastest-growing start-up hubs.

06 Jun 2018

Flipkart

After Flipkart acquisition, Walmart to work with local kirana stores

Just a month after acquiring India's largest start-up and e-commerce platform Flipkart, Walmart is now planning to take hold of the country's kirana store business.