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09 Jun 2018
XiaomiMIUI 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 Mukherjee9 interesting facts you wouldn't know about RSS
RSS, since its inception, has failed to detach controversies from its periphery.
08 Jun 2018
Suresh PrabhuFDI 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 NewsPakistan 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 MukherjeePranab'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
EducationNo 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
AhmedabadIncredible 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 StartupsOla: 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 KohliDelhi 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 ModiSanitation 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.
07 Jun 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaIndian 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
XiaomiXiaomi 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 NaduIIT-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 ModiGovernment 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 JioWant 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 ModiPM 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
AndroidHTC 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.
07 Jun 2018
Ministry Of External AffairsTo 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
XiaomiXiaomi 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
AfghanistanNo 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
EducationQS-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
Flipkart7 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 AirtelAirtel 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 PradeshASI 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 ModiThis 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.
06 Jun 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)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
HondaHonda 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.
06 Jun 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)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 LankaIndia 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
AndroidSony 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 ChopraPriyanka 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 KohliForbes' 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
AndroidFitbit 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 ModiNo 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 PoliceUK-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 Rooms8 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
FlipkartAfter 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.