India: News
05 Aug 2018
Jayant SinhaComplaints against domestic air carriers increase to 7,251 in 20-months
Complaints against domestic air carriers swelled to 7,251 between December 2016 to July this year, according to Civil Aviation Ministry platform AirSewa.
05 Aug 2018
Independence DayVivo Carnival Freedom sale: Vivo Nex available at Rs. 1,947
Celebrating India's 72nd Independence Day, Vivo will host the Carnival Freedom sale on its India e-store starting from August 7 till August 9.
05 Aug 2018
England Cricket TeamUnwanted records scripted by India in 1st Test against England
India suffered a dramatic 31-run loss in the first Test, at Edgbaston, against England as they went down 0-1 in the 5-match series.
05 Aug 2018
Moon#RaceToTheMoon: Chandrayaan-2 suffers another delay, launch unlikely till January
India's second mission to the moon, Chandrayaan-2, has witnessed another delay which will see it launch no sooner than January 2019. The Rs. 800cr mission was initially scheduled for April 2018.
05 Aug 2018
E-commerceGodrej Consumer Products eyes 5% e-commerce revenues in 3-4 years
Homegrown FMCG firm Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) is bullish on the prospects of e-commerce and is expecting 5% of its revenues to come from this channel in the next three to four years.
05 Aug 2018
PNB ScamIndia submits extradition request for Mehul Choksi to Antigua
India has submitted a request to Antigua to extradite Mehul Chokdi, Gitanjali Gems chairman, one of the key accused in the Rs. 12,000cr PNB scam.
05 Aug 2018
Maharashtra1,991 kids available for adoption in India for 20,000 prospective-parents
The number of children available for adoption in the country is 1,991, including 1,322 girls, for about 20,000 prospective parents, an RTI revealed.
05 Aug 2018
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)#CareerBytes: Preparing for IAS? Here are 6 online-courses for you
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most premier civil service of the country.
05 Aug 2018
Sushma SwarajUzbekistan: Swaraj pays floral tributes at Lal Bahadur Shastri memorial
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj paid floral tributes at the bust of India's second Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at his memorial in the Uzbek capital.
05 Aug 2018
Vijay MallyaPresident approves law deterring fugitive economic offenders from fleeing country
President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to "Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018" that deters fugitive economic offenders to evade legal process in India and flee the country.
05 Aug 2018
Aadhaar CardAll your questions about the government's 'DigiLocker' facility answered
Many people often worry about losing or misplacing important documents like Aadhaar card, driving license, PAN card, certificates, etc. while carrying them physically.
05 Aug 2018
RenaultRenault Captur Automatic SUV to launch in India in 2019
French automaker Renault launched its flagship SUV, the Captur, in India last year.
04 Aug 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaIndia informed Bangladesh about NRC, assured there won't be deportations
The NRC draft sparked a political battle, but it wasn't known earlier that Delhi informed Dhaka about it before its release, IE reports.
04 Aug 2018
England Cricket TeamEngland defeat India in first Test: Best Twitter reactions
August 4, 2018 saw India fail at achieving what they have been trying for long- win a Test at Edgbaston.
04 Aug 2018
Table TennisTable Tennis: Kamal and Batra move up in world rankings
Indian table tennis aces Achanta Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra have moved up in the world rankings as they achieved 33rd and 57th ranks respectively.
04 Aug 2018
Athletics#NewsBytesInvestigation: Nepotism in India's Sambo Federation killing deserving athletes' chances
Sambo, a Russian combat-sport came to India, 25 years ago, but has failed to produce even one player of International stature. It's because of rampant nepotism in the Sambo Federation of India (SFI), alleged athlete Meenu Poonia.
04 Aug 2018
Sania MirzaA biopic on Sania Mirza's life will soon hit screens
Sania Mirza is a familiar name across Indian households for her tennis performances, and now we're going to get a film on her life.
04 Aug 2018
AmazonAmazon Freedom Sale begins August 9: All details here
Amazon has announced its three-day 'Amazon Freedom Sale' in India.
04 Aug 2018
Kia MotorsSmriti Mandhana smashes Super League's first ton
India's Smriti Mandhana is in stunning form as she scored the first century of the KIA Super League off just 60 deliveries.
04 Aug 2018
iPhoneGoogle takes blame for Aadhaar number's 'mysterious presence' in phonebooks
Tech giant Google has taken responsibility for the presence of UIDAI helpline number in phones across the nation. On Friday there was a growing concern among citizens after UIDAI's number, which they hadn't saved, showed up in the contacts list.
04 Aug 2018
Indian RailwaysWant a government job? Do appear for these 5 competitive-exams
Each year, lakhs of graduates in India appear for a number of competitive exams to secure one of the coveted posts in various Government departments and corporations.
04 Aug 2018
MenstruationMenstruation, an inevitable biological process, yet a taboo
Menstruation has been stigmatized since time immemorial. It is considered a taboo and women undergoing it called impure, in spite of menstruation being an inevitable monthly occurrence.
03 Aug 2018
Paytm5 financial services offered by Paytm you should know about
Paytm is Noida-based E-commerce start-up that mainstreamed digital wallets in India, and helped us get rid of the unnecessary hassle of making cash payments.
03 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 5 amazing health benefits of mushrooms you never knew
Neither a veggie, nor a fruit, this delicious food the world savors so much, in fact, belongs to the fungi kingdom.
03 Aug 2018
iOS6 ways school students can improve their math skills
Math can be a tricky subject for many school students who struggle to understand core concepts, which can lead to confusion and discourage them from learning math.
03 Aug 2018
Xiaomi#SmartphonesFaceoff: BlackBerry Evolve v/s Xiaomi Mi A2
In a bid to stay relevant in the smartphone market, BlackBerry has launched Evolve and Evolve X smartphones in India at Rs. 24,990 and Rs. 34,990, respectively.
03 Aug 2018
MumbaiEnough hotchpotch? Here are top 5 weekend getaways from Mumbai
No matter how much we all adore our beloved 'City of dreams', but the fact is that it can, at times, get unbearably frustrating.
03 Aug 2018
ExamsUpper age-limit for civil services exam fixed at 32: Government
The government has informed the Rajya Sabha that it has decided on an upper age limit of 32 years as of August 1, 2018, for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the UPSC.
03 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness#InternationalBeerDay: Top 10 health benefits of drinking beer
Though, lovers of beer don't really need a special day to grab their choicest liquid, but they call the first Friday of August as International Beer day. Let's celebrate by, well, drinking beer!
03 Aug 2018
BollywoodFanney Khan v/s Mulk v/s Karwaan: Who will earn more
'Fanney Khan', 'Mulk' and 'Karwaan' released today and the box-office is likely to see some heavy traffic this weekend. All three distinct films are targeted at a mass audience.
03 Aug 2018
Reliance JioReliance Jio GigaFiber: Registrations, Plans, Installation and other details
After disrupting the telecom industry, Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance is primed to take on the broadband space in India.
03 Aug 2018
Jet AirwaysJet Airways 'can't run after 60 days,' stake-sale attempts on
The debt-ridden Jet Airways, India's second-largest airline by market share, is desperate for cash, and has resumed talks with investment bankers for assistance in a stake sale.
03 Aug 2018
Indian Women's Hockey TeamWomen's Hockey World Cup: India lose to Ireland in shootout
The semi-final dream of the Indian women's hockey team was quashed, when they lost against Ireland in a shootout in the quarters at the ongoing World Cup.
03 Aug 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaPunishing only men for adultery violates right to equality: SC
The SC has commenced hearing on a much-criticized law: the 158-year-old criminalization of adultery in India.
03 Aug 2018
TechnologyRashmi, India's first humanoid robot, can speak Hindi, Bhojpuri, Marathi!
Taking a leaf out of Sophia's (popular human-like robot) book, a 38-year-old Ranchi man is on the verge of developing India's own humanoid robot.
03 Aug 2018
UttarakhandTrekking on your mind? Here are 5 best Indian treks
One of the favorite activities of adventure seekers across the globe, trekking is more than just a sport.
03 Aug 2018
Crime Against Women5 must-have self-defense weapons for women
India often witnesses cases of rapes, sexual assaults, and other crimes against women, which is absolutely disheartening.
02 Aug 2018
Facebook#CareerBytes: 5 job portals meant exclusively for start-up jobs
It might be a great idea to start working at a start-up - they're growing, dynamic, unconventional, and innovative, making for a great workplace in all.
02 Aug 2018
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Skippers with most Tests without fielding same XI in consecutive-matches
Skipper Virat Kohli decided to drop Pujara for the first Test and picked up KL Rahul in the XI.
02 Aug 2018
Income Tax Department of India#FinancialBytes: What happens if you fail to file your ITR?
The Finance Ministry has extended the ITR filing deadline from July 31 to August 31, 2018.
