India: News

28 Aug 2018

Wrestling

Asian Games gold medalist Vinesh Phogat gets engaged at airport

Having won a historic gold medal at the Asian Games in Jakarta, wrestler Vinesh Phogat was on her way home when something special happened.

28 Aug 2018

Sushma Swaraj

Swaraj talks about economic importance of Indian Ocean in Vietnam

Emphasizing the economic importance of the Indian Ocean, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said with the eastward shift of the global economy, the Indian Ocean is at the center of the emerging "Age of Asia" and those who live in this region bear the primary responsibility for its peace and stability.

28 Aug 2018

Jayant Sinha

You'll legally be able to fly drones from December 1

Starting December 1, individuals and companies will be legally allowed to fly drones in Indian airspace, except for in restricted areas, according to the civil aviation ministry's new Drone Regulations 1.0.

AIBA Youth World Championships: Four Indian women boxers reach semi-finals

Indian women boxers continued their impressive run at AIBA Youth World Championships with four of them making the semi-finals to be assured of medals in Budapest.

28 Aug 2018

OPPO

Realme 2 India launch today: All details here

Realme, formerly a sub-brand of OPPO, will launch its latest Realme 2 smartphone in India today at 12:30pm.

India, Pakistan to resume talks on Indus Waters Treaty

India and Pakistan will resume their talks on various aspects of the crucial Indus Waters Treaty in Lahore on Wednesday, the first bilateral engagement since Prime Minister Imran Khan took office.

28 Aug 2018

ICICI Bank

#PolicyExplainer: Get upto Rs. 60,000/year post-retirement with Atal Pension Yojana

India is a "young" country with youth accounting for over 50% of the population. But once this young population starts aging, India may face a critical challenge because of an "unpensioned society" as over 90% of Indians aren't covered under any pension scheme.

28 Aug 2018

Ducati

Ducati Scrambler 1100 launched in India for Rs. 10.91 lakh

Italian automaker Ducati has launched the 2018 Scrambler 1100 in India.

27 Aug 2018

JEE

#CareerBytes: 7 tips to help you crack JEE 2019

The dates for JEE Mains exam 2019 have been announced.

27 Aug 2018

West Bengal

Loco-pilots stop train to let herd of elephants pass by

Two locomotive pilots Amar Nath Bhagat and Pawan Kumar stopped the train in northern West Bengal for a noble gesture- they allowed a herd of elephants to pass by.

27 Aug 2018

Athletics

#AsianGames2018: Neena Varakil wins silver medal in women's long jump

Neena Varakil gave India another silver medal from the athletics arena after she came second in the women's long jump event at the ongoing Asian Games in Jakarta today.

27 Aug 2018

Microsoft

Tech Mahindra, Microsoft to use blockchain technology against spam calls

In a bid to crack down on spam marketing calls and SMSes, Tech Mahindra, on Monday, announced a partnership with Microsoft that will use blockchain technology to fight the spam call menace.

27 Aug 2018

Madhya Pradesh

BJP to launch MP poll campaign at 'Mahakumbh' next month

The BJP would launch its campaign for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls at a convention to be held in Bhopal on September 25.

27 Aug 2018

Rahul Gandhi

RSS may invite Rahul, Yechury for lecture series by Bhagwat

The RSS may invite Congress President Rahul Gandhi to attend a three-day lecture series by Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat in New Delhi next month.

27 Aug 2018

Forbes

How much does PV Sindhu earn in a year?

23-year-old Pusarla Venkata Sindhu burst on to the sporting scene after she won a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, marking India's first-ever silver at an Olympic event.

27 Aug 2018

Bharti Airtel

Airtel offers free 3-month Netflix subscription on select postpaid plans

Bharti Airtel has partnered with Netflix to offer, its postpaid and broadband subscribers, free access to the streaming giant's video content.

27 Aug 2018

Indian Railways

On Gandhi Jayanti, Railways' coaches to bear Swachch Bharat logo

To commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary, all the coaches of the Indian Railways will display the logo of the government's pet project 'Swachch Bharat Abhiyan' and the national flag.

27 Aug 2018

Sushma Swaraj

Swaraj unveils Mahatma Gandhi's bust at Indian Embassy in Vietnam

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today unveiled the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Embassy of India in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi.

27 Aug 2018

London

Rahul Gandhi ignorant about India, so can't understand Sangh: RSS

Hitting out at Rahul Gandhi for likening the RSS to Islamist group Muslim Brotherhood, the Sangh today said the Congress chief cannot understand the saffron outfit as he does not know India.

27 Aug 2018

Smartphones

Vivo India reduces prices of X21, V9 and Y83 smartphones

In the world's fastest-growing smartphone market, OEMs are introducing handsets almost every other day.

27 Aug 2018

Sexual Harassment

Bengaluru: Woman alleges Ola-driver masturbated during journey

In yet another traumatic incident, a 22-year-old woman alleged the driver of an Ola cab sexually harassed her on August 23, during her journey from Yelahanka to JP Nagar in Bengaluru.

27 Aug 2018

Assam

Nearly half of all adults in Assam consume tobacco: Survey

Nearly 50% of all adults in Assam are tobacco users, according to a survey.

SC dismisses plea seeking punishment of 2yrs for electoral offenses

The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea that sought a minimum punishment of two years for electoral offenses, including bribery, false statement undue influence by candidates, and political parties.

27 Aug 2018

SpiceJet

This plane runs on bio-fuel made by 500 families

In a first-of-its-kind experiment for India, SpiceJet flew India's first biofuel-powered flight from Dehradun today morning.

27 Aug 2018

Indian Railways

Indian Railways: How to avail a duplicate train ticket

In case a passenger ends up losing their ticket or it gets torn or damaged, they can still undertake the journey. The Indian Railways provides the facility of availing duplicate tickets upon submission of a prescribed fees and meeting certain pre-established conditions.

27 Aug 2018

Mumbai

Diesel hits record-high of Rs. 69.46/liter; petrol touches Rs. 78/liter

Diesel prices today hit a record high of Rs. 69.46/liter while petrol inched towards Rs. 78/liter mark after a fall in Rupee made imports costlier.

27 Aug 2018

Bihar

Bihar politics: A 'kheer' recipe takes center stage

A recipe for 'kheer', as explained by Upendra Kushwaha, has hinted at new political scenes in Bihar.

27 Aug 2018

Narendra Modi

Series of reforms by Modi govt transformed economy: Arun Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has cited IMF reports to highlight how the Narendra Modi-led government through a series of reforms has transformed the "weak economy" it inherited from UPA government.

27 Aug 2018

Paytm

Warren Buffett set to invest Rs. 2,000+ cr in Paytm

If reports are to be believed, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway are in talks with Paytm parent company, One97 Communications to invest around Rs. 2,200-2,500cr ($300-350mn) in the digital payments company.

27 Aug 2018

Narendra Modi

Manmohan Singh advises Modi against wiping out Nehru's legacy

Amid reports that BJP-led Centre plans to set up a museum for all Prime Ministers in the Teen Murti Complex, former PM Dr Mamohan Singh has written a strong worded letter to his successor Narendra Modi asking him to not wipe away Jawaharlal Nehru's legacy.

26 Aug 2018

Jammu And Kashmir

Amarnath Yatra concludes, over 2.85 lakh pilgrims offer prayers

The annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas concluded today with over 2.85 lakh pilgrims offering prayers at the naturally-formed ice-Shivlingam.

26 Aug 2018

Kiren Rijiju

#CareerBytes: Top 5 coaching centers in Delhi for IAS preparation

One of the most prestigious Government positions, civil servants enjoy power, respect, and bag decent pay-checks.

SC: Second marriage valid even if plea-against-divorce is pending

While interpreting the Hindu Marriage Act, the Supreme Court clarified that a person's second marriage will be considered valid even if a plea against a divorce is pending.

26 Aug 2018

Tamil Nadu

These quake-hit women in Maharashtra are setting new entrepreneurship goals

Women in Maharashtra's Latur and Osmanabad districts, which were hit by an earthquake 25 years ago, refused to be defeated by the catastrophe and took it as challenge to restore their houses and in turn became entrepreneurs.

26 Aug 2018

Indonesia

#AsianGames2018: Two silver medals for India in Equestrian event

India claimed two medals in the equestrian event of the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia with Fouaad Mirza securing the silver in individual jumping event besides guiding the country to a second-place finish in the team competition.

26 Aug 2018

Saina Nehwal

#AsianGames2018: Star shuttler Saina Nehwal reaches semis; assured of medal

India's top shuttler Saina Nehwal assured herself of at least a bronze after progressing to the women's badminton singles semifinals, knocking out World No. 5 Ratchanok Intanon at the ongoing 18th Asian Games in Indonesia.

26 Aug 2018

Mobikwik

#TechBytes: Top 5 payment apps for your smartphone

India has seen major push towards digitization of currency with government decisions like the demonetization and programs like Digital India, urging more and more Indians to go cashless.

26 Aug 2018

Narendra Modi

Those criticizing Modi-govt over Doklam have no IQ: MJ Akbar

Union Minister MJ Akbar said the government's handling of the Doklam crisis showed that India is "no longer the India of the 1960s".

25 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli

Can Kohli's India script this historic feat?

Only one team, in the history of cricket, has been able to win the Test series after going down 0-2.

26 Aug 2018

Shikhar Dhawan

Is Murali Vijay's Test career coming to an end?

Indian opening batsman, Murali Vijay wasted a glorious opportunity to show his mettle outside the subcontinent.