India: News
14 Aug 2018
al QaedaAl-Qaeda 'ideologically inclined' to carry out attacks in India: UN
Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), the terror group's newest affiliate, is "ideologically inclined" to carry out attacks inside India but its capability is believed to be low and is relatively isolated owing to increased security measures in India, a UN report said.
14 Aug 2018
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityNow, JNU student Shehla Rashid alleges she received death threat
A day after JNU student leader Umar Khalid was shot at, student activist Shehla Rashid Shora filed an FIR with the Jammu and Kashmir police in Srinagar against mafia don Ravi Poojary for allegedly threatening her.
14 Aug 2018
FacebookLa Liga will now be broadcast by Facebook in India
Social media giant Facebook has bought the exclusive rights to broadcast La Liga matches in the Indian sub-continent.
14 Aug 2018
Madhya Pradesh2019 general elections: 11 states might hold simultaneous polls
In a bid to push for the implementation of PM Modi's grand idea of 'one nation, one election', the BJP is mulling holding assembly elections simultaneously in 11 states, along with the general elections slated for the first half of 2019.
14 Aug 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Rupee tumbles to lifetime low of 70.09 against US Dollar
Reversing all its early gains, the Rupee today collapsed to a lifetime low of 70.09 against the US Dollar, falling 16 paise amid fears that the Turkish currency crisis, which sent shockwaves through markets, could lead to a global financial meltdown.
14 Aug 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan's humanitarian gesture: 30 Indian prisoners, including 27 fishermen, released
Pakistan yesterday released 30 Indian prisoners, including 27 fishermen, from jail as a goodwill gesture, a day before Pakistan's Independence Day.
14 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness#PolicyExplainer: This govt scheme provides quality medicines at low cost
Healthcare is one of India's biggest industries yet over 60% of people in the country lack access to modern healthcare, with the unavailability of affordable medicines being a major contributor.
14 Aug 2018
Education#CareerBytes: Top 5 mass communication colleges for post-graduation
The ever-evolving and dynamic media industry requires learned and skilled individuals to improve mass communication methods, and keep the society well informed.
13 Aug 2018
AsusASUS ZenBook Pro, ZenBook S, ZenBook 13 launched in India
Taiwanese electronics giant ASUS has launched its latest ZenBooks including the ZenBook Pro, ZenBook S and ZenBook 13 models in India.
13 Aug 2018
Travel And TourismStuck in a boring job? This show offers travel scholarship
A new reality show, "The Calling" by TLC is offering a year's worth of paid travel to those who are stuck in a boring job.
13 Aug 2018
ChessVaishali R becomes India's latest Woman Grandmaster
The sister of R Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali R, became India's latest Woman Grandmaster (WGM) after earning her third and final WGM norm at Riga Technical University Open at Latvia.
13 Aug 2018
PatanjaliSBI bags the title of 'India's most patriotic brand': Survey
India's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) is considered to be the country's most patriotic brand, according to a survey.
13 Aug 2018
World Health OrganizationIndians may live 4yrs longer if country meets WHO standards
Indians would live for about four years longer on an average if the country meets the WHO's air quality standards, according to a new study.
13 Aug 2018
Pakistan NewsSee the partition of India through eyes of 12-year-old girl
What could have India's partition meant to a 12-year-old girl who had a Hindu father and Muslim mother?
13 Aug 2018
SamsungGalaxy Note 9 v/s Note 8: The key differences
When a new smartphone is launched, we generally compare it with the competition and seldom look at how it fares against its own predecessor. But, this is different.
13 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 5 natural home remedies to treat malaria
A deadly mosquito-borne disease characterized by fever, sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue, malaria claims thousands of lives annually in India alone.
13 Aug 2018
MicrosoftCBSE joins hands with Microsoft for preventing question paper leaks
After facing embarrassment and criticism following the leak of Class 10 and 12 exam papers earlier this year, the CBSE, in a bid to prevent such instances in the future, has partnered with tech giant Microsoft.
13 Aug 2018
Indian RailwaysAll you need to know about IRCTC's 'Ramayana Yatra'
In a tweet dated August 8, the IRCTC i.e. the tourism wing of the Indian Railways, announced the launch of the 'Ramayana Yatra' travel package.
13 Aug 2018
Navi MumbaiPune, most livable city in India: Ease of Living Index
Pune has been ranked first in the Ease of Living Index launched by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today, with Navi Mumbai ranking second, and Delhi languishing at 65.
13 Aug 2018
Padma BhushanISRO plans to launch its TV channel for Indian kids
In a bid to promote a scientific mindset and temper among young Indians, ISRO is set to launch its own TV channel.
13 Aug 2018
Japan#DidYouKnow: Japan has a town named after Goddess Lakshmi!
No matter how political ties are between India and Japan, the two countries are surely connected by religion.
13 Aug 2018
Reliance JioJioPhone 2 sales start from August-15: Here's how to buy
JioPhone 2, the recently announced successor to JioPhone, will go on sale in India starting August 15.
13 Aug 2018
BollywoodWatch: 'Sui Dhaaga' and a tale of self-sustainability
The trailer for 'Sui Dhaaga' just dropped in. The upcoming film is directed by Sharat Katariya of 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' fame.
13 Aug 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan's goodwill gesture: 26 Indian fishermen released from Pak jail
Pakistan yesterday released 26 Indian fishermen from jail as a goodwill gesture.
13 Aug 2018
SmartphonesUnder NDA, imported apples, TVs and smartphones are getting costlier
The NDA government's import policy has undergone a marked change: customs duties have been hiked across categories, affecting more than 400 items.
13 Aug 2018
Nokia MobilesNokia 2.1, Nokia 5.1 go on sale in India today
HMD Global's recently launched Nokia 2.1, Nokia 5.1 and Nokia 3.1 (3GB RAM variant), will go on sale today in India.
13 Aug 2018
Mukesh AmbaniIndia may host NBA pre-season game next year: NBA Chief
In what could be a major boost for basketball in India, the country may host a pre-season NBA game in Mumbai next year, said the league's Commissioner Adam Silver.
13 Aug 2018
SrideviHappy Birthday Sridevi: Remembering India's first female superstar
Indians cannot think of Chiffon sarees without thinking of Sridevi. It's been 29 years since we first fell for Chandni, unknowingly, irrevocably, but no wedding is considered complete even today without a woman dancing to 'Mere Haathon Mein Nau-Nau Choodiyan Hai'.
13 Aug 2018
Lok SabhaFormer Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee dies at 89
Former Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee, who was rushed to hospital in a critical condition last week, has succumbed. He was 89.
13 Aug 2018
Maruti SuzukiMaruti Suzuki Dzire special-edition launched for Rs. 5.56 lakh
Maruti Suzuki has launched a special edition of its popular Dzire compact sedan in India.
13 Aug 2018
XiaomiTop 3 Android smartphones to consider over Xiaomi Mi A2
Xiaomi's latest Android One smartphone, the Mi A2, goes on sale in India on August 16 via Amazon.
12 Aug 2018
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityJNU's attitude towards the differently-abled students is better: Differently-abled scholars
Jawaharlal Nehru University's differently-abled scholars feel the university is quite inclusive and even the perception towards them on campus is without any bias.
12 Aug 2018
Education#CareerBytes: 7 scholarships for engineering, medical students offered by government
Engineers and doctors are both equally important for the development of the country.
12 Aug 2018
Shashi TharoorEncourage Bhutan to deploy more soldiers around North-Doklam: Parliamentary panel
India should encourage Bhutan to ensure an increase in the deployment of soldiers around Northern Doklam in the Sikkim sector to check China's military activities in the sensitive region, a parliamentary panel suggested.
12 Aug 2018
Social MediaWhat is cyber insurance and why do you need it?
Generally, wherever there is a threat, there's an insurance company working against it.
12 Aug 2018
Akshay KumarAll that glitters today is definitely 'Gold'
Akshay Kumar's 'Gold' will release on Independence Day.
12 Aug 2018
Samsung#SmartphonesFaceoff: Note 9 v/s OPPO Find X v/s P20 Pro
Samsung recently launched its most advanced smartphone till date - the Galaxy Note 9.
12 Aug 2018
Assam#TravelBytes: Top 5 national parks to visit in India
Traveling is about exploring new places, getting some fresh air, seeing the unseen, and doing the undone.
12 Aug 2018
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Always wanted to do film that brings national pride: Ranveer
Ranveer Singh is all set to bring on celluloid the story of India's first Cricket World Cup victory through the movie ''83' and says he always wanted to be part of a film with national pride as its theme.
12 Aug 2018
Indian RailwaysRailways asks drivers to hit top-speed if train is late
To improve the punctuality of trains, Indian Railways has asked drivers to hit top speed if the train is running late, an official said.
