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Energy Sistem introduces new range of bluetooth speakers in India

Expanding its product portfolio in India, Spain-based Energy Sistem Technology has launched its range of Music Box Bluetooth speakers and Tower System speakers.

Everything you need to know about India vs Afghanistan

India and Afghanistan gear up for the one-off Test match in Bengaluru, starting Thursday.

Uber launches Uber Lite, a 5MB app for India

Uber already sees around 75 million riders per month, and around 15 million rides a day.

Now, even banks would communicate with you over WhatsApp

If you're already exhausted by a flood of WhatsApp forwards from friends and family, brace yourselves, it's about to get worse.

WhatsApp Payments or Paytm, who will win digital payments race?

The world's largest messaging app WhatsApp, which has now become a part and parcel of our daily lives, recently rolled out its digital payments feature 'WhatsApp Payments' on a trial basis in India.

Stone-pelters in Kashmir should be hit with bullets: BJP MP

BJP Upper House parliamentarian DP Vats said that stone-pelters in Kashmir Valley should be hit with bullets.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee suffering from UTI, is stable: AIIMS

Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was admitted to AIIMS-Delhi yesterday, has been "diagnosed with a urinary tract infection," the hospital said in a late night statement.

Google, Facebook nervous over new data-privacy laws in India

India is fast careening into the digital age, but its laws and regulations are dated and unsuited to the times, thereby raising concerns about privacy.

Business Roundup: Here are today's top 5 Business news

Here's your daily dose of top five business news.

Taapsee Pannu to play a shooter in Anurag Kashyap's 'Womaniya'

Taapsee Pannu is on a roll at the moment. She is simultaneously working on multiple projects and now there is another addition to the list.

Suzuki Access 125, Access 125 Special Edition launched in India

Suzuki Motorcycle India has launched the Access 125 and Access Special Edition as its latest gear-less scooters in India.

Netaji's ashes should be brought back from Japan: Daughter Anita

Freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's daughter Anita Bose-Pfaff said his remains should be brought back to India from Japan, giving closure to the matter.

Redmi Y2 first sale tomorrow: Here are all the details

Xiaomi's recently launched Redmi Y2 smartphone will go on sale in India starting tomorrow i.e. June 12.

OnePlus 6 receives selfie portrait mode with OxygenOS 5.1.6 update

Launched amid much fanfare, the OnePlus 6 had some initial software issues which the company promised to fix.

'Democracy impossible without opposition': Amit Shah explains meaning of 'Congress-mukt-Bharat'

Launching an attack on Congress President Rahul Gandhi, BJP's Amit Shah on Monday said the phrase 'Congress-mukt Bharat' meant ridding India of the Grand Old Party's culture, and not the party itself.

HTC Desire 12, Desire 12+ first sale in India today

Days after arriving in India, HTC's latest smartphones, the HTC Desire 12 and HTC Desire 12+ will go on sale today.

India charges 100% tariff on some US goods: Donald Trump

Taking a swipe at India along with world's other top economies, US President Donald Trump accused New Delhi of charging 100% tariff on some of the US goods, as he threatened to cut trade ties with countries who are "robbing" America.

Everyone's robbing us: Trump targets India over import tariff

Leaving the G7 summit in Quebec, Canada, US President Donald Trump once again targeted economies including India for using his country as a piggy bank, as he criticized the import tariff policies.

India's probable playing XI for the one-off Test against Afghanistan

Team India will enter the history books when they welcome Afghanistan to Test cricket on June 14.

Government invites applications from public, private-sector employees for joint-secy posts

In a rare move, the government has published public ads inviting applications for 10 junior secretary posts.

6 worst performers in the Modi cabinet: Details here

While enjoying their power for the past four years, some ministers of the Modi government have forgotten their responsibilities toward people. Their roles have been insignificant in transforming the appalling status quo, which India needs to disrupt desperately.

BSNL's Rs. 777 broadband plan offers 500GB data at 50Mbps

In a bid to capture the already competitive broadband space in India, BSNL has introduced two new broadband plans.

India beat Kenya in Intercontinental Cup final

India are the new champions of the Intercontinental Cup after they secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Kenya in the final in Mumbai.

Salman: Young actors have misunderstood what Hindi cinema stands for

Salman Khan is a man of few words and that is why whenever he speaks, everybody listens.

PSU banks suffer whopping Rs. 87,000cr loss in FY18

Losses of 19 government-run banks crossed a whopping Rs. 87,357cr in FY2017-18, topped by scam-tainted Punjab National Bank which took a hit of nearly Rs. 12,283cr.

Arvind Saxena appointed acting UPSC chief to replace Vinay Mittal

Union Public Service Commission member Arvind Saxena has been appointed as the acting Chairman of the Commission from June 20.

Ducati Monster 797 Plus superbike launched at Rs. 8.03 lakh

A month after introducing its redesigned Monster 821 superbike in India, Ducati has now launched a new variant of its Monster 797 motorcycle in the country.

Over 41,000 cases filed under RTE since 2010: World Bank

According to the World Bank policy research paper, 41,343 cases have been filed in India under the Right To Education (RTE) Act since 2010.

India's maternal mortality ratio reduced by 77%; WHO commends progress

WHO has commended India's progress in reducing the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) by 77%, from 556 per 100,000 live births in 1990 to 130 per 100,000 live births in 2016.

Portronics mBell: A smart video doorbell with IR night vision

Homegrown electronics manufacturer Portronics has launched mBell, a smart security video doorbell in India.

Renaming Mughalsarai-station, loss of railway-heritage, erasure of public memory: Experts

The rechristening of Uttar Pradesh's over 150-year-old Mughalsarai station has been red-flagged by historians, some of whom feel "erasing a landmark chapter" in the evolution of railways in India will lead to "terrible confusion" among travelers.

Intercontinental Cup: Chhetri-led India seek title glory against Kenya

The Indian national football team will be up against Kenya in the final of the Intercontinental Cup 2018 in Mumbai on Sunday.

5 self-defense weapons every woman needs to carry

Every day, one keeps hearing about the horrific rape incidents in India. Now, more than ever, such incidents have triggered fear among us. There's always a horror that surrounds us whenever we step out.

#EndOfAnEra: After 20years, Yahoo Messenger to be killed in July

It's the end of an era. After 20 long years of service, Yahoo Messenger will finally be put to rest on July 17.

What is the structure of football league system in India?

Like most football playing nations, there are domestic football leagues in India as well.

Modi lands in China for SCO Summit, meets President Jinping

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Qingdao, China to attend the two-day 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit.

Business Roundup: Here are today's top 5 Business news

Tata Tigor Buzz edition: Specs and features leaked online

Days after the images of Tata Tigor Buzz edition were leaked, the 'official' specifications and feature details of the upcoming car have now surfaced online.

#FinancialBytes: 7 Indian start-ups that offer micro loans to professionals

When it comes to taking loans, there are many options available in India; people can borrow money from banks/financial institutions easily.