India: News
01 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi blames UPA for bad loan mess in India
PM Narendra Modi today blamed "phone-a-loan" scam of the previous UPA government for the bad loans in the banking sector and said every penny given at the behest of 'namdars' (dynasts) will be recovered.
01 Sep 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaJustice Ranjan Gogoi to succeed Chief Justice Dipak Misra
Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, who is set to retire next month, has recommended Justice Ranjan Gogoi's name as his successor, sticking to the seniority tradition in the Supreme Court.
01 Sep 2018
Health & WellnessHealth tips if you're having sex for the first time
There is no set 'right time' to begin your sex life- you should explore your sexuality at your own pace, with a partner you feel comfortable with, and the way that suits you.
01 Sep 2018
IndonesiaAsian Games 2018: Indian women's team claims silver in squash
The Indian women's squash team finished second best to a clinical Hong Kong in the final, winning a successive silver at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia today.
01 Sep 2018
Union Public Service CommissionThis IAS coach from Telangana trains visually-impaired UPSC aspirants
UPSC is clearly the toughest exam in India, but when it comes to visually-impaired or physically-challenged individuals, the difficulty level grows manifold.
01 Sep 2018
Indian Hockey Team#AsianGames: India beat Pakistan to win bronze in men's hockey
India maintained their recent domination over arch-rivals Pakistan with a fighting 2-1 win to bag a consolation bronze medal after a below-par semi-final performance at the 18th Asian Games on Saturday.
01 Sep 2018
Insurance#FinancialBytes: 6 tips to lower your health insurance premiums
With medical inflation reaching an all-time high, falling sick, even once in a while, can take a toll not only on your physical health, but also on your financial well-being.
01 Sep 2018
Boxing#MeetTheMedalists: Who is India's star boxer Amit Panghal?
India finally clinched a medal in a boxing event at the Asian Games 2018, as Amit Panghal struck gold in men's 49 kg category.
01 Sep 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: How to get rid of bad breath naturally
If having bad breath has ever made you feel humiliated in a social setting, know that you're not alone. A whopping 25 to 30% of world's population suffers from halitosis.
01 Sep 2018
EducationUGC seeks proposals for extension of vocational, community college programs
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has sought proposals from institutions in India for extension of their vocational courses and community college programs.
01 Sep 2018
Asian Games#AsianGames: 60-year-old Pranab, 56-year-old Shibhnath win gold in bridge competition
India has won the gold medal in the bridge competition at the 18th Asian Games with Pranab Bardhan and Shibhnath Sarkar clinching the top honors in the men's pair event in Jakarta on Saturday.
01 Sep 2018
Technology#TechBytes: 5 best wireless keyboards available in India
With wireless technology seeping into every aspect of our lives, clumsy, orthodox, wired USB keyboards are increasingly becoming a thing of the past.
01 Sep 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 7 amazing health benefits of cycling
There are many perks that come with biking as a form of exercise- you don't need a dedicated time slot for it, you can literally ride to work, market, school etc; it's light on pocket, helps protect the environment, and is superbly fun.
01 Sep 2018
LucknowIRCTC offers 7-days 'Sufi Circuit' tour package at Rs. 7,560
IRCTC (Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation) is offering a 7-days 'Sufi Circuit' tour package covering these destinations- Lucknow, Delhi, Ajmer, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri.
01 Sep 2018
PAN Card#FinancialBytes: Know how to apply for a PAN card online
Whether you're thinking of getting a debit/credit or buying a property or opening a savings bank account, there is one document that you will need for each of these activities. And that document is the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card.
31 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 5 exercises that can help enhance your sex life
Although upping your bedtime prowess might not be the reason you joined gym for, in the first place, but be assured that exercising can help empower your sexual well-being.
31 Aug 2018
MumbaiMan says Mumbai has 27,366 potholes; BMC calls 'publicity stunt'
A Mumbai resident has claimed to have collected 27,366 photos and videos of potholes as part of his campaign to highlight poor condition of roads in the metropolis.
31 Aug 2018
Bharti Airtel4 best unlimited plans offered by telecom companies
In the last three years, the telecom industry has seen major changes such as inexpensive data and calls, free access to music and video streaming apps etc., all of which have collectively contributed to making India one of the largest consumers of mobile internet and telecom services.
31 Aug 2018
IndiaBullet train to have automatic rail track fracture detection system
In a first for India, authorities have decided to install automatic rail track fracture detection system across the 508km bullet train project connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad to prevent accidents.
31 Aug 2018
Asian Games#AsianGames2018: India win 3 medals in sailing event
India clinched three medals in sailing with Varsha Gautham and Sweta Shervegar clinching silver in the 49er FX Women's event and Harshita Tomar claiming bronze in the Open Laser 4.7 at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta today.
31 Aug 2018
Central Statistics Office (CSO)India's GDP grows at 15-quarter high of 8.2% in Q1
The Indian economy grew at a 15-quarter high of 8.2% in the April-June quarter of Financial Year 2018-19 on a good show by manufacturing and farm sectors, according to the government data released today.
31 Aug 2018
Rahul GandhiAs RaGa starts Kailash Yatra, posters celebrate his 'shiv bhakti'
Congress workers put up posters of President Rahul Gandhi in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday, which asserted him as a 'shiv bhakt' (devotee of Lord Shiva).
31 Aug 2018
Netflix#NewAgeEntertainment: In India, Netflix ramped up faster than anywhere else
Streaming service Netflix has ramped up its content in India faster than anywhere else in the world, doubling its catalog since 2016 when it entered the market and working towards higher growth, says a Senior Executive of the company.
31 Aug 2018
Bank StrikeAre banks closed for 6 days in September? Know here
Dismissing rumors, the government today said bank branches would remain open next week and there was no need for panic.
31 Aug 2018
Athletics#MeetTheMedalists: All about India's star athlete Jinson Johnson
India's athlete Jinson Johnson made the Asian Games 2018 a memorable one as he won his second medal at the coveted tournament.
31 Aug 2018
International Cricket Council (ICC)Happy birthday Javagal Srinath: All about the ace pacer
Former Indian fast bowler Javagal Srinath turned 49 today.
31 Aug 2018
Idea CellularIndia's largest telecom operator born as Vodafone, Idea complete merger
Following the Department of Telecommunications' approval in July, the long-awaited merger of Vodafone India and Idea Cellular has finally been completed.
31 Aug 2018
Dearness AllowanceWhat is the salary structure of an IAS officer?
Needless to say, the path to become an IAS officer requires dedication and hardwork, and the UPSC Civil Services exam for IAS isn't an easy nut to crack, to say the least.
31 Aug 2018
Narendra ModiBIMSTEC Summit: PM Modi holds 'productive talks' with Thai counterpart
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held "productive talks" with his Thai counterpart Prayuth Chan-Ocha during which the two leaders reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral ties, including ways to strengthen cooperation between India and Thailand.
31 Aug 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Will banks remain shut in September's first week?
Contradicting social media reports that banks across India will remain shut for days in the first week of September, National Organization of Bank Workers' Vice President, Ashwani Rana has said banks will largely remain open and ATMs will function too.
31 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 8 Indian home remedies to treat cold and cough
Having common cold and cough can be annoying. Apart from the perpetual sneezing and coughing, they bring fever, weakness, body pain, headaches, and more trouble.
31 Aug 2018
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Brain-dead man's family proposes storing his sperm, AIIMS declines
When a team of AIIMS doctors approached a 22-year-old brain-dead man's family requesting them to donate his organs, they were met with a unique proposition.
31 Aug 2018
Sedan2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class to launch in India on September 20
After unveiling them at the recently concluded Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz is all set to launch the C-Class facelift in India on September 20.
30 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 5 effective contraceptives, other than the male condoms
Talking about contraceptives, the first thing that might strike your mind would be a (male) condom.
30 Aug 2018
GoogleGoogle's new app seeks to promote Indian language content
With its Next Billion Users initiative, it's more than apparent that Google has its eyes on India.
30 Aug 2018
Prakash JavadekarHRD Ministry introduces Atal ranking for institutions to promote innovation
To promote a culture of innovation and research in higher education in India, the Union government has introduced Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA), Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar announced today.
30 Aug 2018
FranceIndia likely to replace UK as world's fifth-largest economy: Jaitley
India is likely to surpass the UK to become the world's fifth largest economy next year on growing consumption and strong economic activity, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said today.
30 Aug 2018
Indian RailwaysThe Indian Railways offers these special facilities at its stations
The Indian Railways has come up with a number of at-station facilities to further ease the journey for its passengers.
30 Aug 2018
Royal Enfield Himalayan2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan ABS bookings now open in India
After first introducing Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) on its Classic 350 Signals Edition, Royal Enfield has now offered the much-anticipated safety feature on its Himalayan motorcycle.
30 Aug 2018
VivoVivo V11 Pro specs leaked ahead of September 6 launch
Vivo is all set to launch its latest mid-range smartphone, the Vivo V11 Pro, in India on September 6.
