India: News
02 Aug 2018
Piyush GoyalRailways increases 'vacancies' for assistant loco pilots, technicians to 60,000
In a big relief to 47.56L candidates appearing for the first set of computer-based tests for the 26,502 vacancies of assistant loco pilots and technicians to be held on August 9, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal today said the number of "vacancies" has been more than doubled to 60,000.
02 Aug 2018
Indian Women's Hockey TeamWomen's Hockey: All about India vs Ireland quarter-final
Indian eves will meet Ireland in the quarters of the ongoing women's hockey World Cup 2018.
02 Aug 2018
Aadhaar CardAadhaar: Soon you can change address without submitting proof
The UIDAI is launching a new system next April to make it easier for subscribers to update their address.
02 Aug 2018
OdishaSupersonic interceptor missile successfully test-fired off Odisha coast
India today successfully test-fired an indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile from a test range off the Odisha coast to validate "some improved features", defense sources said.
02 Aug 2018
BlackBerryBlackBerry launches two smartphones, but you shouldn't buy them
After launch of the nostalgia-inducing BlackBerry Key2, the smartphone maker, today, launched two new smartphones in India - Evolve, and Evolve X.
02 Aug 2018
Russia NewsUS Congress approves amendment to exempt India from Russian sanctions
The US Congress has cleared a $716bn defense bill that will exempt particular countries, including India, from sanctions for dealing with Russia.
02 Aug 2018
Uttar PradeshUP: Father kills daughter who wanted inter-caste marriage
A 21-year-old woman was strangled to death by her father, who was against her decision to marry a man from another caste, in Daulatpur village of UP's Lakhimpur Kheri district, police said today.
02 Aug 2018
Mamata BanerjeeNot PM post, Banerjee just wants BJP defeated in 2019
Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banerjee has said she is not eyeing the Prime Minister's post and that her only motive was to see Bharatiya Janata Party's defeat in 2019 General elections.
02 Aug 2018
Nobel PrizeIndia-born Akshay Venkatesh wins Fields Medal, the 'Nobel' of mathematics
New-Delhi born and Australia-bred Akshay Venkatesh has made India real proud.
02 Aug 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Kapil Dev, Gavaskar, Sidhu, Aamir invited to Imran Khan's oath-taking
The oath-taking ceremony guest list of to-be Pakistan PM Imran Khan features several Indian names, including his contemporaries Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar and Navjot Singh Sidhu.
02 Aug 2018
JEE#CareerBytes: 6 online courses to help you in JEE preparation
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), the toughest exam for engineering aspirants in India, is offered at two levels: JEE-Main and JEE-Advanced.
02 Aug 2018
SamsungSamsung Galaxy On8 (2018) launched in India for Rs. 16,990
As the successor to 2016's Galaxy On8, Samsung has launched the updated Galaxy On8 in India.
01 Aug 2018
MarvelPS4-exclusive Spider-Man Collector's and Special Edition pre-orders open in India
The two limited edition variants of the upcoming Spider-Man game - Spider-Man Collector's Edition and Spider-Man Special Edition - will reportedly be launched in India alongside the regular variant on September 7.
01 Aug 2018
Health & WellnessIndian healthcare system still has hope. Here's why
We have one doctor for 1674 people. Healthcare expenditure is out-of-pocket for 62% Indians, forcing over 63 million into poverty every year.
01 Aug 2018
SamsungOnePlus beats Samsung, Apple to top India's premium smartphone market
OnePlus has, for the first time since its arrival in India, surpassed heavyweights like Apple and Samsung to lead the country's fast-growing premium smartphone segment, according to a report by market research firm Counterpoint.
01 Aug 2018
Coorg#TravelBytes: 5 Indian places that are prettier than Europe
Considering the humongous costs involved, we dare say that Europe is over-hyped.
01 Aug 2018
United States of America#FinancialBytes: Reasons to file ITR even if income is non-taxable
Many people assume that since their estimated net income for the year doesn't exceed the tax exemption limit, they need not file an income tax return (ITR).
01 Aug 2018
ZomatoSwiggy launches paid subscription program to compete with Zomato
On Tuesday, Swiggy, one of India's largest online food delivery platforms, announced the launch of its paid subscription program called Swiggy Super, initially to be rolled out to "limited users" in seven Indian cities.
01 Aug 2018
Lok SabhaFRDI Bill withdrawn on apprehensions expressed by public: Piyush Goyal
The government has decided to withdraw Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance (FRDI) Bill following apprehensions expressed by the public with regard to the "bail-in" clause to resolve a failing bank and insurance cover on bank deposits, Finance Minister Piyush Goyal told a Parliamentary Committee.
01 Aug 2018
MumbaiBengaluru: Samaritans fight India's hunger problem through community fridges
In a country where 3,000 children die every day due to malnutrition, community fridges are a heartwarming idea.
01 Aug 2018
LondonLondon: Historic India Club saved from demolition
The India Club in London, a hub for Indian nationalists in the UK during the Indian independence movement in 1930s-40s, has been saved from demolition after Westminster City Council's planning committee refused to give permission to Marston Properties (building's freeholders) to demolish the Club to build a luxury hotel.
01 Aug 2018
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Curious case of Pseudo Liberals and their beliefs
Let's get this out first - women suffer more than men, Dalits have traditionally suffered more than upper-caste Hindus, and Khans/Kapoors/Ambanis have easy access to almost everything.
01 Aug 2018
Pakistan NewsIndia, Pakistan to install new gates at Attari-Wagah border soon
India and Pakistan are set to install new gates at the Attari-Wagah border, where people from both the sides throng every evening to watch the lowering of the national flags.
01 Aug 2018
BollywoodJohn Abraham to play ACP Rathod in 'Sarfarosh' sequel?
According to media reports, 'Sarfarosh' director John Matthew Matthan has been working on a script for the sequel of the mega blockbuster.
01 Aug 2018
WhatsAppSeems like you have to wait longer for WhatsApp Payments
WhatsApp's Payments service has hit yet another hurdle in India - now, the government has reportedly told WhatsApp that it can't roll out the service till it sets up an office and recruits a team in India.
01 Aug 2018
EducationStudy says India's population growth rate is highly overestimated
India's population growth rate is highly overestimated by existing models, say scientists who suggest that accounting for the diversity and differences in the levels of education among people can help arrive at more accurate projections.
01 Aug 2018
XiaomiRedmi Note 5, Mi TV flash sales today on Flipkart
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and Mi TVs will go on sale in India, starting 12pm today.
01 Aug 2018
Uttar Pradesh8 best colleges, universities for engineering in North India
Most science students in India opt for engineering after Class 12; a career in engineering is preferred by many as it offers an exciting variety of job opportunities.
01 Aug 2018
H-1B VisaThe 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.
01 Aug 2018
XiaomiXiaomi Mi A2 to be launched on August 8
Xiaomi's recently launched Android One smartphone, the Mi A2, will launch in India on August 8 and will be sold exclusively via Amazon, a listing by the e-commerce giant has confirmed.
31 Jul 2018
OPPOOPPO F9 Pro smartphone: Everything we know so far
As the successor to its F7 smartphone, Chinese electronics giant OPPO is now working to launch the F9 and F9 Pro.
31 Jul 2018
AssamNRC aftermath: Prateek Hajela, the man who's running the show
The complete draft of National Register of Citizens (NRC) that was published yesterday has sent people into a tizzy.
31 Jul 2018
Akshay KumarFor better viewing experience, 'Gold' to release in IMAX format
Akshay Kumar's upcoming film 'Gold' will be released in IMAX theatres in India and select international markets beginning August 15.
31 Jul 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC refuses to review its order in controversial Loya death-case
The SC has dismissed a petition seeking a review of its April ruling in the Judge BH Loya death case, reiterating again that he died a natural death.
31 Jul 2018
Narendra Modi'Bharat Mata Mandir', a unique temple with marble-map of undivided-India
In the ancient city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, which draws pilgrims from all over the world, stands a unique "Bharat Mata Mandir", a temple with a marble map of undivided India.
31 Jul 2018
Pakistan NewsImran Khan's PTI considering inviting Modi for his oath-taking ceremony
Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf is considering inviting the leaders of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries including Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his oath-taking ceremony as the premier next month, a party official said today.
31 Jul 2018
LondonLondon court extends Mallya's bail, seeks video of Indian prison
A London court hearing the extradition case of Vijay Mallya has asked India to provide videos of Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail, after he argued that his human rights would be violated in prison.
31 Jul 2018
Mahendra Singh DhoniSushant Singh to play Chanakya, Kalam in 12-episode series biopic
Sushant Singh Rajput is set to essay 12 real-life characters, including political strategist Chanakya, poet Rabindranath Tagore, and former Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam, in a 12-episode series biopic.
31 Jul 2018
Narendra ModiYou can give suggestions to Modi for his I-Day speech
PM Narendra Modi has asked citizens to give ideas for his Independence Day address, which he will give from the Red Fort.
31 Jul 2018
Donald TrumpIndia key partner of US in Indo-Pacific region: Trump Admin
India is a key partner in America's efforts to ensure peace, stability, and prosperity in the strategic Indo-Pacific region, Trump administration said.